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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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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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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself 
maintenance ....................... 414
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ............................ 413
General maintenance ........... 410
Maintenance data ................. 534
Maintenance requirements ... 407
Meter Instrument panel light 
control................................... 99
Meters ..................................... 97
Microphone .............................. 331
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 376
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Vanity mirrors........................ 391
Moon roof ................................. 165
MP3 disc ................................... 298
Multi-information display ........ 101
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................... 98
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 537
Opener Back door ............................. 134
Fuel filler door ....................... 219
Hood ..................................... 417
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Defogger ............................... 376
Outside temperature 
display...................................... 99
Overheating, Hybrid  system.................................... 526
Parking brake........................... 205
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 542
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .... 229 PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) switch...... .............. 232
Warning light......................... 479
Personal lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 542
Power outlet ............................. 392
Power switch ................... 186, 190
Power windows ....................... 161
Pre-Collision system (PCS) .... 229 PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) switch...... .............. 232
Warning light......................... 479
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”. 
     
        
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 417 P. 219
Hood lock release  leverFuel filler 
door openerTire inflation  pressure
P. 417 P. 219P. 541
Fuel tank capacity 
(Reference)9.5 gal. (36 L, 7.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 536
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP.   5 4 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — 
reference) P. 537
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 537