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When trouble arises
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial  towing service before towing.
● A  warning  message  for  the  hybrid  system  is  shown  on  the  multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If  your vehicle needs to be towed
If  towing  is  necessary,  we  recommend  having  your  vehicle
towed  by  your  Toyota  dealer  o r  commercial  towing  service,
using a wheel-lift type t ruck or flatbed truck.
Use  a  safety  chain  system  for  all  towing,  and  abide  by  all  stat e/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing 
     
        
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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf  (294 N, 30
kgf) while the hybrid system is operating
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 l bf (200 N, 20
kgf)
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using  transmission  fluid  other  than  “Toyota  Genuine  ATF  WS”  may  ulti-
mately damage the hybrid transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.8 in. (70 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*28  11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm) 
     
        
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5539-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire  pressure  when  the  vehicle  has  been
parked  for  three  hours  or  more,  or  has  not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum  inflation
pressure The  maximum  cold  infla
ted  pressure  to  which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended  infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard  items  which  may  be  replaced)  of  hybrid
transmission,  power  steering,  power  brakes,
power  windows,  power  seats,  radio  and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able  as  factory-insta
lled  equipment  (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The  weight  of  a  motor  vehicle  with  standard
equipment, including th
e maximum capacity of
fuel,  oil  and  coolant,  and  if  so  equipped,  air
conditioning  and  additional  weight  optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal  occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of o
ccupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production  options
weight The  combined  weight  of  installed  regular  pro-
duction  options  weighing  over  5  lb.  (2.3  kg)  in
excess  of  the  standard  items  which  they
replace,  not  previously  considered  in  curb
weight  or  accessory  weight,  including  heavy
duty  brakes,  ride  levelers,  roof  rack,  heavy
duty battery, and special trim 
     
        
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SensorAutomatic High Beam 
system ......... ....................... 224
Front sensor.......................... 224
Laser sensor ......................... 224
LDA  (Lane Departure Alert)........ 224
Monocular camera sensor .... 224
PCS 
(Pre-Collision system) ........ 224
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 202
Transmission ........................ 200
Shift lock system ..................... 202
Side airbags ............................... 40
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Wattage ................................ 542
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Defogger ............................... 376
Smart key system
Entry function ........................ 139
Starting the hybrid system ....... ................. 186, 190
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 541
Storage location .................... 503
Spark plug ................................ 539
Specifications .......................... 534
Speedometer .............................. 97
Steering
Column lock release ..... 188, 193
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 156
Audio switches ...................... 281 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Storage feature ........................ 386
Storage precautions................ 181
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
Sun visors ................................ 391
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 244
Cruise control ....................... 249
Eco drive mode switch.......... 201
Emergency flasher switch..... 466
EV drive mode switch ........... 197
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Hazard light switch ............... 466
Headlight switch ................... 206
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)  switch ................................. 241
Light switches ....................... 206
PCS (Pre-Collision  system) switch...... .............. 232
Power door lock switch ......... 128
Power switch ................ 186, 190
Power window switch ........... 161
Rear window wiper and  washer switch..................... 216
Steering wheel audio 
switches ............................. 281
VSC OFF switch ................... 264
Window lock switch .............. 161
Wiper and washer......... 212, 216
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”. 
     
        
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Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 206
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 86
Theft prevention labels ........... 89
Theft prevention labels ............. 89
Tire inflation pressure ............. 442
Tire information Glossary................................ 553
Size ....................................... 549
Tire identification number ..... 548
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 551
Tires Chains................................... 273
Checking ............................... 433
If you have a flat tire ............. 502
Inflation pressure .................. 541
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 434
Information ............................ 546
Replacing .............................. 502
Rotating tires......................... 433
Size ....................................... 541
Snow tires ............................. 274
Spare tire .............................. 502
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 434, 480
Tools ......................................... 503
Total load capacity .................. 183
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 185
Emergency towing ................ 469
Trailer towing ........................ 184 Toyota Safety Sense C............ 223
Automatic High Beam ........... 244
Front sensor ......................... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 239
PCS  (Pre-Collision system) ........ 229
TRAC ........................................ 263
Traction control ....................... 263
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 200
If the shift lever cannot 
be shifted from P ................ 202
Trip information ....................... 101
Trip meter ................................... 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
USB memory .................... 282, 309
Vanity mirrors .......................... 391
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification  number ................................... 535
Vehicle Proximity Notification  System  ................................... 75
Vehicle stability control .......... 263
VSC ........................................... 263
VSC OFF switch....................... 264
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