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Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
●Wheels of different sizes or types
●Used wheels
●Bent wheels that have been straightened
●Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
●When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
●Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
●Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions
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Maintenance and care
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide
advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever
wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be
installed. ( P. 581)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
● Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
● Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tube-
less tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious
injury.
■ When installing the wheel nuts
● Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an acci-
dent and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease
from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
■ Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing an
accident.
● Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the
tapered ends facing inward. Installing
the nuts with the tapered ends facing
outward can cause the wheel to break
and eventually cause the wheel to come
off while driving, which could lead to an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
Tapered
portion
6718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■The valve of a tire that has been repaired
After a tire is repaired with the emer gency tire puncture repair kit, the valve
should be replaced.
■ After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit
● The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.
● Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pres-
sure warning light may come on/flash.
■ Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle. Do not use sealant whose expiry date
has already passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit may not be performed properly.
■ Emergency tire puncture repair kit
● The emergency tire puncture repair kit is for filling the car tire with air.
● The sealant has a limited life span. The expiry date is marked on the bottle.
The sealant should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional for replacement.
● The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used
only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant in the bottle and
other parts of the kit have been used and need to be replaced, contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
● The compressor can be used repeatedly.
● The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40°C (-40°F)
to 60°C (140°F).
● The kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed
on your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original
ones, or for any other purposes.
● If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
● If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain
may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away
the sealant with a wet cloth.
● During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
● Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.
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WARNING
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
■ Caution while driving
● Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
● The repair kit is exclusively only for your vehicle.
Do not use repair kit on other vehicles, which could lead to an accident
causing death or serious injury.
● Do not use repair kit for tires that are different size than the original ones,
or for any other purpose. If the tires have not been completely repaired, it
could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■ Precautions for use of the sealant
● Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant,
consume as much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doc-
tor.
● If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with
water. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.
6858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery
has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● It may be impossible to unlock the charging port lid or locking and unlocking
the charging connector immediately after the 12-volt battery is reconnected.
In this case, carry the electronic key on your person and operate the
charging port lid or charging connector lock switch again.
● The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the
12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt bat-
tery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
● If the 12-volt battery discharges while the shift position is in P, it may not be
possible to shift the shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both front wheels because the front wheels
will be locked. ( P. 634)
■ When exchanging the 12-volt battery
●Use a 12-volt battery that conforms to European regulations.
● Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN1),
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is equi valent (45Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent (295A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi- cle is not used is a short time, the 12-volt battery may discharge and the
hybrid system may not be able to start.
● For details, consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
7049-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf).
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
115 mm (4.53 in.) Min.
Right-hand drive vehicles
112 mm (4.41 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 6.0 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 —11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703, FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Tires and wheels
Tire size195/65R15 91H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar, 36 psi)
Rear240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi)
Wheel size15 6 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
740Alphabetical index
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Warning lights .......................... 200
ABS ....................................... 642
Brake Override System ......... 646
Brake system ........................ 641
Charging system ................... 641
Drive-Start Control ................ 646
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 645
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 642
Electric power steering.......... 642
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 645
High coolant temperature...... 644
ICS OFF indicator ................. 644
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 646
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
system ................................ 646
Low engine oil pressure ........ 642
Low fuel level ........................ 644
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 642
Master warning light .............. 645
Open door ............................. 644
PCS....................................... 643
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder ............................. 645
Seat belt reminder light ......... 645
Slip indicator ......................... 643
SRS....................................... 642
Tire pressure ......................... 645Warning messages .................. 650
Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 532
Washer...................................... 352
Checking ............................... 578
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Switch ................................... 352
Washing and waxing ............... 546
Water-repellent coating........... 547
Wheels ...................................... 594
Replacing wheels.................. 597
Size ....................................... 704
Window glasses....................... 307
Window lock switch ................ 307
Windows ................................... 307
Power windows ..................... 307
Rear window defogger .......... 509
Washer ................................. 352
Windshield wipers ................... 352
Handling the wiper arms ....... 550
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 352
Replacing the wiper rubber ... 613
Winter driving tips ................... 498
Wiper rubber replacement ...... 613
Wireless charger...................... 537
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 264
Battery-Saving Function ....... 281
Locking/Unlocking................. 264
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................... 516
Replacing the battery ............ 616