5519-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with info rmation on uniform ti re quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requ ire-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder an d
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a s peci-
fied government t est course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2)
times as well on the governmen t course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi -
tions of their use. Performance ma y differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and diff erences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C ,
and they represent the tire's a bility to stop on wet pavement a s
measured under controlled conditions on specified government te st
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have p oor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on b raking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (
the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under contr olled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can c ause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passeng er
car tires must meet under the Fe deral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is pro perly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can c ause heat buildup and possible t ire
failure.
5599-2. Customization
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Settings that can be changed using the audio system
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
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Vehicle Proximity No tification System (P. 7 5 )
■Smart key system*1 and wireless remote control (P. 125, 134)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
Customizable Features
1
2
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
The volume of Vehicle
Proximity Notification Sys-
tem sound
Level 1
Level 2
—OLevel 3
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off O O
Operation signal
(Buzzer)
*2On Off — O
Operation buzzer vol-
ume
*2Level 5 Off to level 7 O O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked 60 seconds
Off
OO
30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning
buzzer
*2OnOff —O
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Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being pe rformed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is required
(except Canada)
After the maintenance is performedP. 408
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-
cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
P. 434
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●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not running) for a period of time.
( P. 192)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 479)
●The parking brake warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 205)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound.
( P. 477, 485)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 485)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 477, 485.
The power switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 374
ABS ........................................... 263
Air conditioning filter .............. 447
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 447
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 374
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ............................. 47
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 42
Airbag warning light .............. 478
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 47
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 45
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 52
General airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Indicators ................................ 52
Knee airbag precautions ......... 42
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 46
Proper driving
posture ........................... 28, 42
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 47
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
SRS airbags............................ 39 Antenna .................................... 297
Anti-lock brake system ........... 263
Assist grips .............................. 394
Audio input .............................. 282
Audio system
*
Antenna ................................ 364
Audio input............................ 282
AUX port ............................... 282
CD player.............................. 298
Cord hook ............................. 282
iPod ...................................... 304
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 298
Optimal use .......................... 295
Portable music
player ................................. 282
Radio .................................... 296
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 281
Type...................................... 278
USB memory ........................ 309
USB port ............................... 282
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 447
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 374
Automatic High Beam ............. 244
AUX port ................................... 282
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 388
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 129
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch .... 161
Power window precautions ... 164
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 451
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 382
12-volt battery precautions ................. 431, 525
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 398
Interior................................... 401
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock ......................................... 106
Coat hooks ............................... 393
Condenser ................................ 426
Console box ............................. 387
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 526
Cord hook................................. 282
Cruise control .......................... 249
Cup holders.............................. 389
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 558 Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Defogger Rear window ......................... 376
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Dimension ................................ 534
Dinghy towing.......................... 185
Display Energy flow ........................... 110
Multi-information display ....... 101
Trip information..................... 101
Warning message................. 485
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 414
Doors Back door ............................. 134
Door lock .............................. 128
Door windows ....................... 161
Rear door child protector ...... 129
Side doors ............................ 125
Side mirrors .......................... 159
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 479
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 172
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 170
Winter driving tips ................. 272D
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Eco drive mode ........................ 201
Electric power steering ........... 263
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 517
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 466
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........................ 477, 485
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 477
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 485
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 517
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 515
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 519
If you have a flat tire ............ 502
If you lose your keys ............. 120
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 476
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 467
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 469
If your vehicle overheats ....... 526 Engine
Compartment ........................ 420
Hood ..................................... 417
How to start the hybrid system ....... ................. 186, 190
Identification number ............ 535
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 515
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
Overheating .......................... 526
Power switch ................ 186, 190
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 538
Checking............................... 424
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 272
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 537
Checking............................... 421
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 272
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity................................ 538
Checking............................... 424
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 272
EPS ........................................... 263
EV drive mode ......................... 197
Event data recorder................... 11
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 519
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