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When trouble arises
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The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the
“FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for
coolant leaks from t he radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the
fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air condi-
tioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the neare st Toyota dealer.
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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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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”.
