TABLE OF CONTENTS6
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........412
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........416
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................419
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................422
Hood ..................................424
Positioning a floor jack .......426
Engine compartment..........427
12-volt battery ....................434
Tires ...................................439
Tire inflation pressure ........453
Wheels ...............................455
Air conditioning filter ..........457
Electronic key battery ........459
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................462
Light bulbs .........................467
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 482
If your vehicle has
to be stopped
in an emergency ............. 483
8-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 484
If you think something
is wrong........................... 490
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 491
If a warning message
is displayed ..................... 498
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire) ..................... 507
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......... 519
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 534
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly ........................... 536
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ................... 539
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 544
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 549
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
15Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Precautions for using a car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 544
Headlights/front position lig hts/daytime running lights/
turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227, 229
Front fog lights*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Stop lights/tail lights/turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227, 229
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Rear fog light*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Back-up light*2
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Rear fog light*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Back-up light*3
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
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Light bulbs of the ext erior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 467, Watts: P. 563)
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*1: If equipped
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
*3: Right-hand drive vehicles
2054-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
■When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle capacity is
exceeded
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
● Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended
tire inflation pressure value. ( P. 560)
● Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.
2074-1. Before driving
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Driving
■Tire information
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 560)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■ Trailer lights
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installa-
tion may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
■ Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■ Safety checks before towing
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 203)
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
■ Maintenance
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
2634-5. Toyota Safety Sense
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Driving
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front sensor
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
• When a preceding vehicle is a poor reflector of laser
● In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-
face
• If your vehicle is skidding
• When the front part of the vehicle is
raised or lowered
• When the sensor is misaligned due to
a strong impact being applied to the
sensor, etc.
3104-6. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
3124-7. Driving tips
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◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad f uel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release th e brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoi ding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the br akes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engi ne will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be impr oved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire infl ation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause larg e amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.
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7Maintenance and care
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 412
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 416
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 419
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 422
Hood .................................. 424
Positioning a floor jack ....... 426
Engine compartment.......... 427
12-volt battery .................... 434
Tires ................................... 439
Tire inflation pressure ........ 453
Wheels ............................... 455
Air conditioning filter .......... 457
Electronic key battery ........ 459
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 462
Light bulbs ......................... 467