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1754-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts 
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for 
an extended period of time.  
Doing so may damage the power steering motor. 
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid 
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 
■ If you get a flat tire while driving  
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering 
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi- 
cle. 
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle. 
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. 
● The vehicle will lean abnormally. 
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire  
( P. 415, 430) 
■ When encountering flooded roads 
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may 
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle: 
● Engine stalling 
● Short in electrical components 
● Engine damage caused by water immersion 
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be 
sure to have any authorized Toyota deale r or repairer, or another duly quali- 
fied and equipped professional check the following: 
● Brake function 
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid 
transmission, etc. 
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi- 
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 
     
        
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4709-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, 
contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (31 kgf,
67.4 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf,
45.0 lbf)
*3: Follow the indications of the designated fluid types for the brake reservoir
tank.
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.3 L (3.5 qt., 2.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type 
Using transmission fluid other than  “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause 
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by 
vibration, and ultimately damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles 
Right-hand drive vehicles 
75 mm (3.0 in.) 
73 mm (2.9 in.)
Pedal free play 1 — 6 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*24 — 6 clicks
Fluid type*3SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.) 
     
        
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491Alphabetical index
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Engine 
“ACC” position....................... 179
Accessory mode ................... 183
Compartment ........................ 335 
Engine switch ................ 178, 182 
Hood ..................................... 331
How to start 
the hybrid system ....... 178, 182
Identification number............. 465
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency ... 395 
Ignition switch  
(power switch) ............ 178, 182
Overheating .......................... 455
Power switch ................. 178, 182
Engine coolant ......................... 339
Capacity ................................ 469 
Checking ............................... 339 
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 253
Engine coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 404
Engine oil.................................. 336 
Capacity ................................ 467 
Checking ............................... 336
Oil pressure warning light ..... 404
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 253 
Engine switch .................. 178, 182 
Auto power off function ......... 184
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 183 
If your vehicle has to be stopped 
in an emergency................. 395
Starting the hybrid 
system ........................ 178, 182
EPS (Electric Power 
Steering)................................. 244
Function ................................ 244 
Warning light ......................... 405 
EV drive mode.......................... 188
EV indicator................................ 77 
Flat tire.............................. 415, 430 
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake .................................... 470 
Transmission ........................ 470 
Washer ................................. 341
Fog lights ................................. 201
Replacing light bulbs..... 381, 389
Switch ................................... 201
Wattage ................................ 473 
Follow me home system ......... 197 
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 407
Front position lights ................ 196
Light switch ........................... 196
Replacing light bulbs..... 383, 390 
Wattage ................................ 473
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