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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait
more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity28 modules
Overall voltage201.6 V
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp.qt.)
Power
control unit2.9 qt. (2.7 L, 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol- based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO SC20HR11 or SC16HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68 F (20 C):
12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
(Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the
hybrid system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates4.2 A max.
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 321
Bluetooth® phone .................... 323
Deleting the call history......... 343
Making a call ......................... 326
Managing the contacts.......... 339
Message function.................. 333
Phone settings ...................... 338
Receiving a call..................... 329
Speaking on the phone ......... 330
Bottle holders .......................... 380
Brake Fluid ...................................... 560
Parking brake........................ 190
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Warning light ......................... 492
Brake assist ............................. 248
Break-in tips ............................. 159
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................... 94
Card holder .............................. 382
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 409
Exterior ................................. 408
Interior................................... 412
Panoramic roof ..................... 411
Radar sensor ................ 228, 260
Seat belts .............................. 413
Cargo capacity ......................... 171
Cargo hooks............................. 383 CD player.................................. 293
Chains ...................................... 266
Child restraint system............... 59
Booster seats definition .......... 60
Booster seat installation ......... 69
Convertible seat definition ...... 60
Convertible seat installation.... 67
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 53
Infant seat definition ............... 60
Infant seat installation ............. 66
Installing CRS with LATCH system .......... ..................... ... 64
Installing CRS with seat
belt ....................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 70
LATCH system ....... ................ 63
Child safety ................................ 58 12-volt battery
precautions......................... 444
Airbag precautions.................. 44
Back door precautions .......... 127
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Power window lock switch .... 153
Power window precautions......................... 155
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Removed key battery precautions......................... 465
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 374
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Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 479
Turn signal lever ................... 189
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 149
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear view monitor system ...... 237
Rear window defogger ............ 368
Rear window wiper .................. 207
Refueling .................................. 209
Capacity ................................ 556
Fuel types ............................. 556
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 210
Regenerative braking ................ 76
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 464
Fuses .................................... 466
Light bulbs ............................ 469
Tires ...................................... 524
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 416
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 416
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 588
Road accident cautions ............ 81 Safety Connect ........................ 400
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 66
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 413
Comfort guide ......................... 35
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer.... 496
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 589
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 493
Seat heaters ............................. 374
Seating capacity ...................... 171S
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Open door ............................. 495
Parking lock system .............. 494
PCS ...................................... 493
Seat belt reminder light ......... 496
Slip indicator ......................... 494
SRS ...................................... 493
Tire pressure......................... 497
Warning messages .................. 506
Washer
Checking ............................... 440
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Switch ........................... 204, 207
Washing and waxing ............... 408
Weights
Cargo capacity ...................... 171
Load limits............................. 554
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 602
Wheels ...................................... 458
Replacing wheels.................. 524
Size ....................................... 561
Window glasses....................... 153
Window lock switch ................ 153
Windows
Power windows ..................... 153
Rear window defogger .......... 368
Washer ......................... 204, 207
Windshield wipers ................... 204
Winter driving tips ................... 265
Wireless communication ........ 310
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Panic mode ........................... 117
Replacing the battery ............ 464
WMA disc ................................. 293