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2034-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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*: To  improve  fuel  efficiency  and  reduce  noises,  set  the  shift  lever  in  the  D
position for normal driving.
Suitable  for  enhancing  the  fuel  economy,  because  the  torque  cor re-
sponding  to  the  accelerator  pedal  depression  amount  can  be  gene r-
ated  more  smoothly  than  it  is  in  normal  conditions  and  the  oper ation
of the air conditioning system ( heating/cooling) will be minimized.
Eco drive mode
When Eco drive mode is turned on,
the  “ECO  MODE”  indicator  will
come on.
Pressing  the  Eco  drive  mode
switch  again  turns  Eco  drive  mode
off.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air  conditioning  system  to  enhance  fuel  efficiency.  ( P.  376)  To  improve  air
conditioning performance, adjust the temperature setting or fan  speed, or turn
off Eco drive mode. 
■ When the accelerator p edal is depressed while the shift position is in N
A buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift positio n is in N.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BPosition for engine braking
Selecting Eco drive mode 
     
        
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4-7. 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. 203)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the needle of H ybrid
System Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 110)
◆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.
◆When braking
Make  sure  to  operate  the  brakes  gently  and  in  a  timely  manner.  A
greater amount of electrical energy  can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For  economical  and  ecological  dri ving,  pay  attention  to  the  fol-
lowing points: 
     
        
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5128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 wit h a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103
N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as po ssible 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. 448) 
     
        
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5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lower the vehicle.
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  in the luggage
compartment  as  shown  in  the
illustration.
Stow all the tools.
Stow the spare wheel cushions, tire jack and luggage floor cove r in
the luggage compartment.
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4
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5389-1. Specifications
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Engine number
The  engine  number  is  stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Model
1NZ-FXE
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 2.95  3.33 in. (75.0   84.7 mm)
Displacement 91.3 cu. in. (1496 cm3)
Valve clearance 
(engine cold)Intake: 0.006  0.010 in. (0.15  0.25 mm)
Exhaust: 0.010 
 0.014 in. (0.25   0.35 mm)
Fuel
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)9.5 gal. (36 L, 7.9 Imp. gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 45 kW
Maximum torque 125 ft•lbf (169 N•m, 17.2 kgf•m) 
     
        
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5439-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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15-inch tires
16-inch tires
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP175/65R15  84H,  T125/70D16  96M
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold 
tire inflation pressure)Front:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Never exceed the maximum cold tire infla-
tion pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 15  5J, 16   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size P195/50R16  83V,  T125/70D16  96M
(spare)
Front and rear tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended  cold  tire
inflation pressure)Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Never exceed the maximum cold tire infla-
tion pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 16  6J, 16   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)