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4867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be 
functioning properly. 
( P.489)
 There may not be sufficient 
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 There may be a malfunction 
in the immobilizer system. 
( P.79)
 There may be a malfunction 
in the steering lock system.
 The hybrid system may be 
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or 
a blown fuse. However, 
depending on the type of mal-
function, an interim measure 
is available to start the hybrid 
system. ( P.487)
NOTICE
●Securely tighten the spare tire 
clamp bolt to hold the spare 
wheel carrier by the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire 
location. Failure to do so may 
cause damage to the spare tire 
carrier. Proper storage reduces 
the possibility of i njury in a colli-
sion or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and 
the spare tire replaced with it as 
soon as possible.
■Proper storage of the spare 
tire
●If the hoist assembly is slanted 
when stowing a tire, the hoist 
assembly may become stuck in 
the wheel opening and the tire 
may not be raised properly, 
causing damage to the wheel or 
the wire cable.
●Do not attempt to turn the spare 
tire clamp bolt without a tire on 
the hoist assembly, as doing so 
may cause the wire cable to slip 
off of the shaft inside the unit 
and the wire cable may not be 
able to be raised or lowered. If 
the spare tire c lamp bolt has 
been turned without a tire on the 
hoist assembly and the wire 
cable cannot be raised or low-
ered, contact your Toyota 
dealer.
If  the hybrid system 
will not star t
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary 
depending on the situation. 
Check the following and 
perform the appropriate 
procedure:
The hybrid system will not 
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is 
being followed. ( P.213) 
     
        
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5118-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,  30.6 kgf) while the engine is running.
Ty p e A
Brakes
Pedal clearance*3.6 in. (91 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04   0.24 in. (1   6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS  No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size235/65R18 106V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure)
Front
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 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 wher e such speeds are per-
mitted by law)
Add 4 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front 
and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold 
tire inflation pressure in dicated on the tire side-
wall.
Wheel size18   8 J, 18   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) 
     
        
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5178-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on th e sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a 
bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a  tube and air is directly put into the tire. A 
tube type tire has a tube inside t he tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold  tire inflation pressure (P.419)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.511)
This means the pressure to w hich a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire  Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.419)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewal l. A tire not marked “M+S” is a 
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identifi ed by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE  ONLY” 
molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary eme rgency use 
only.
Ty p e A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number 
(TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire 
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol ce
rtifies that the 
tire conforms to  applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
Type B
Typical DOT and Tire 
Identification Number 
(TIN) 
     
        
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5218-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Maximum loaded vehicle 
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 occu-
pants specified in the second column of 
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupan ts in a vehicle as 
specified in the thi rd column of Table 1
* 
below
Production options weight
The combined weight o f installed regular 
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 
kg) in excess of the s tandard items which 
they replace, not previously considered in 
curb weight or accessory weight, including 
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, 
heavy duty 12-volt 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 diame-
ter)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 be tween rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total 
load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage 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
Tire related termMeaning 
     
        
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559Alphabetical Index
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EV indicator .............................. 72
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 7
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system........................................... 421
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 474
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 511
Hybrid transmission.............. 510
Washer ................................. 415
Fog lights Switch................................... 235
Footwell light .................... ...... 356
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 153
Cleaning ............................... 397
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 159
Head restraints ..................... 162
Memory recall function ......... 160
Seat heaters ......................... 352
Seat position memory .......... 159
Seat ventilators .................... 352
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 229
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Fuel Capacity ............................... 507
Fuel gauge ............................. 89
Information ........................... 514
Refueling .............................. 240
Type ..................................... 507
Warning light ........................ 463 Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ....94, 103
Current fuel consumption94, 103
Fuel economy ...................94, 103
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................488
Refueling ..............................240
Fuel gauge.................................89
Fuses .......................................439
G
Garage door opene r ...............384
Gauges ......................................89
Glove box ................................360
Glove box light........................360
H
Head restraints .......................162
Headlight aim ..........................442
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................231
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............443
Head-up display ...................... 112 Driving information display area........................................... 112
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 115
Navigation system-linked display ........................................... 115
Settings ................................ 114
Heated steering wheel............352
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................336
Heated steering wheel..........352
Outside rear view mirrors ...338,  342 
     
        
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.408)
Fuel filler door ( P.241)
Hood lock release lever ( P.408)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.241)
Power back door switch ( P.137)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.511)
Fuel tank capacity 
(Reference)17.1 gal. (65 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.507
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 5 1 1
Engine oil capacity 
(Drain and refill  
reference)
P.508
Engine oil typeP.508