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Maintenance and care
Washer fluid
(P. 440)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the “POWER ON” on the multi-information display or the
smart key system indicator, and the “READY” indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, t he electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 436)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
ItemsParts and tools
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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5579-1. Specifications
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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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615Alphabetical index
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 422
General maintenance ........... 418
Maintenance data ................. 554
Maintenance requirements ... 415
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 493
Meter Indicators ................................ 86
Instrument panel light
control................................... 94
Meters ..................................... 91
Multi-information display ....... 100
Warning lights ....................... 492
Warning messages ............... 506
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 368
Microphone .............................. 324
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 149
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 368
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Vanity mirrors........................ 387
MP3 disc ................................... 293
Multi-information display
Drive information................... 102
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 216
Energy monitor ..................... 102
Language .............................. 577
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 229
Warning messages ............... 506 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 92
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 557
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 210
Hood ..................................... 424
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 151
Adjustment............................ 151
Folding .................................. 151
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 368
Outside temperature display.................................... 371
Overhead console ................... 382
Overheating ............................. 546
Overheating, Engine ............... 546
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 424 P. 210
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 424 P. 210P. 561
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 556
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 6 1
Engine 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.)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
P. 557