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421-1. For safe use
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions,  burns,  bruising  etc.,  may  be  sustained  from  S RS  airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot g ases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover an d inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
● The  hybrid  system  will  be  stopped  and  fuel  supply  to  the  engine   will  be
stopped. ( P. 84)
● All of the doors will be unlocked. ( P. 158)
● The brakes and stop lights will be controlled automatically. (P. 288)
● The interior lights will turn on automatically. ( P. 361)
● The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. ( P. 468)
WARNING
■Modification and disposal of  SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbag s
● Repairs,  modifications,  removal  or  replacement  of  the  steering  wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, s ide and rear
pillars,  roof  side  rails,  front  door  panels,  front  door  trims  o r  front  door
speakers
● Modifications to the front door panel (such as making a hole in it)
● Repairs  or  modifications  of  the  front  fender,  front  bumper,  or  side  of  the
occupant compartment
● Installation  of  a  grille  guard  (bull  bars,  kangaroo  bar,  etc.),   snow  plows,
winches or roof luggage carrier
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation  of  electronic  devices  such  as  mobile  two-way  radio s  and  CD
players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disa bility 
     
        
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461-1. For safe use
■When to contact your Toyota dealer
In  the  following  cases,  the  vehicle  will  require  inspection  and /or  repair.  Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 
● Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
● The  front  of  the  vehicle  is  damaged  or
deformed,  or  was  involved  in  an  acci-
dent  that  was  not  severe  enough  to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.
● A  portion  of  a  door  or  its  surrounding
area is damaged, deformed or has had a
hole  made  in  it,  or  the  vehicle  was
involved  in  an  accident  that  was  not
severe  enough  to  cause  the  SRS  side
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
● The  pad  section  of  the  steering  wheel,
dashboard  near  the  front  passenger  air-
bag  or  lower  portion  of  the  instrument
panel  is  scratched,  cracked,  or  other-
wise damaged.
● The  surface  of  the  seats  with  the  SRS
side airbag is scratched, cracked, or oth-
erwise damaged.
● The  portion  of  the  front  pillars,  rear  pil-
lars  or  roof  side  rail  garnishes (padding)
containing  the  SRS  curtain  shield  air-
bags  inside  is  scratched,  cracked,  or
otherwise damaged. 
     
        
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3424-6. Driving tips
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing  a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.
◆Warming up before driving
Since  the  gasoline  engine  starts  up  and  cuts  out  automatically
when  cold,  warming  up  the  engine  is  unnecessary.  Moreover,  fre-
quently  driving  short  distances  will  cause  the  engine  to  repeat edly
warm up, which can  lead to excess fuel consumption. 
     
        
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5428-1. Specifications
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
Rim
A  metal  support  for  a  tire  or  a  tire  and  tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe  industry  manufacturer’s  designation  for  a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle  capacity
weight  (Total  load
capacity)The rated cargo and l uggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle  maximum  load
on the tire
The  load  on  an  individual  tire  that  is  deter-
mined  by  distributing  to  each  axle  its  share  of
the  maximum  loaded  vehicle  weight,  and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The  load  on  an  individual  tire  that  is  deter-
mined  by  distributing  to  each  axle  its  share  of
curb  weight,  accessory  weight,  and  normal
occupant  weight  (distributed  in  accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA  breakdown  of  the  bond  between  compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning