
2014-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
● Do  not  use  the  accelerator  pedal  or  depress  the  accelerator  and  brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always  set  the  parking  brake  and  shift  the  shift  lever  to  P.  Failure  to  do  so
may  cause  the  vehicle  to  move  or  the  vehicle  may  accelerate  sud denly  if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps on the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving 
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly  and  gradually  depress  the  brake  pedal to  slow  down  the  vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 491)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the e ngine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant  condition  for  the  bearings  and  suspension  joints  (whe re  possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 

3404-6. Driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-
erator  pedal  depression  amount   can  be  generated  more  smoothly
than  it  is  in  normal  conditions.  In  addition,  the  operation  of  the  air
conditioning  system  (heating/coo ling)  will  be  minimized,  improving
the fuel economy. ( P. 338)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the needle of H ybrid
System Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 104)
◆Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or  driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When using
the N, there is no positive effe ct on fuel consumption. In the  N, the
gasoline engine operates but e lectricity cannot be generated. A lso,
when  using  the  air  conditioning  s ystem,  etc.,  the  hybrid  battery
(traction battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
● Drive  your  vehicle  smoothly.  Avoid  abrupt  acceleration  and
deceleration.  Gradual  accelerat ion  and  deceleration  will  make
more  effective  use  of  the  electric  motor  (traction  motor)  witho ut
having to use gaso line engine power.
● Avoid  repeated  acceleration.  Repeated  acceleration  consumes
hybrid battery (tracti on battery) power, resulting in poor fuel  con-
sumption.  Battery  power  can  be  restored  by  driving  with  the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For  economical  and  ecological  dri ving,  pay  attention  to  the  fol-
lowing points: 

4977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do  not  touch  the  disc  wheels  or  the  area  around  the  brakes  immedi-
ately after the vehi cle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area  around
the brakes will be extremely hot.  Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changin g a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure  to  follow  these  precautions  could  cause  the  wheel  nuts  to
loosen and the t ire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened  with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103
N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Do  not  attach  a  heavily  damaged  wheel  ornament,  as  it  may  fly  off
the wheel while the  vehicle is moving.
• When  installing  a  tire,  only  use  wheel  nuts  that  have  been  spe cifi-
cally designed for that wheel.
• If  there  are  any  cracks  or  defo rmations  in  the  bolt  screws,  nut
threads  or  bolt  holes  of  the  wheel,  have  the  vehicle  inspected  by
your Toyota dealer.
• When  installing  the  wheel  nuts,  b e  sure  to  install  them  with  the
tapered ends facing inward. ( P. 441) 

4997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Firmly  tighten  each  wheel  nut
two  or  three  times  in  the  order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The  compact  spare  tire  is  identified  by  the  label  “TEMPORARY  US E
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. 
(  P.   5 2 8 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As  the  compact  spare  tire  is  not  equipped  with  a  tire  pressure  warning
valve  and  transmitter,  low  inflation  pressure  of  the  spare  tire   will  not  be
indicated  by  the  tire  pressure  warning  system.  Also,  if  you  rep lace  the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes  on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spa re tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle  height will
be different than when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ic e (vehi-
cles with 16 or  17-inch wheels)
Install  the  compact  spare  tire  on  one  of  the  rear  wheels  of  the   vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear  of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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5248-1. Specifications
*: Checking your vehicle’s model: P. 523
Engine
ModelA25A-FXS
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.44   4.07 in. (87.5   103.4 mm)
Displacement 151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm3)
Valve clearance Automatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13 gal. (49.3 L, 10.8 Imp. gal.)
Electric motor (Traction motor)
Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 88 kW
Maximum torque 149 ft•lbf (202 N•m, 20.6 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (Traction battery)
AXVH70 model*AXVH71 models*
TypeLithium-ion battery Nickel-metal hydride bat-
tery
Voltage
3.7 V/cell 7.2 V/module
Capacity4.0 Ah 6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity70 cells 34 modules
Nominal voltage 259 V 244.8 V 

5288-1. Specifications
Ty p e  A
Ty p e   B
Tires and wheels
Tire size205/65R16 95H, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended  cold  tire
inflation pressure)Driving under normal conditions
Front: 
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare: 
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving  at  high  speeds  (above  100  mph
[160  km/h])  (in  countries  where  such
speeds are permitted by law) Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the  front  tires  and  rear  tires.  Never
exceed  the  maximum  cold  tire  inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 16  6 1/2 J, 17   4 T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size 215/55R17 94V, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended  cold  tire
inflation pressure)Driving under normal conditions
Front: 
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare: 
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving  at  high  speeds  (above  100  mph
[160  km/h])  (in  countries  where  such
speeds are permitted by law) Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the  front  tires  and  rear  tires.  Never
exceed  the  maximum  cold  tire  inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 17  7 1/2 J, 17   4 T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) 

5298-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ty p e   C
Tire size235/45R18 94V, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended  cold  tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front: 
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare: 
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving  at  high  speeds  (above  100  mph
[160  km/h])  (in  countries  where  such
speeds are permitted by law) Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the  front  tires  and  rear  tires.  Never
exceed  the  maximum  cold  tire  inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 18  8 J, 17   4 T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)