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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces 
● Sudden  braking,  acceleration  and  steering  may  cause  tire  slippage  and 
reduce your ability to control the vehicle. 
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine 
speed could cause the vehicle to skid. 
● After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that 
the  brakes  are  functioning  properly.  Wet  brake  pads  may  prevent  the 
brakes  from  functioning  properly.  If  the  brakes  on  only  one  sid e  are  wet 
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected. 
■ When shifting the shift lever 
● Do  not  let  the  vehicle  roll  backward  while  a  forward  driving  position  is 
selected, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.  
Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss o f vehicle 
control. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss o f vehicle 
control. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving 
backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss o f vehicle 
control. 
● Moving  the  shift  lever  to  N  while  the  vehicle  is  moving  will  disengage  the 
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid  system dis- 
engaged. 
● Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.  
Shifting the shift lever to any position other than P or N may  lead to unex- 
pected  rapid  acceleration  of  the  vehicle  that  may  cause  an  acci dent  and 
result in death or serious injury. 
     
        
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2904-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators) 
Have  the  brake  pads  checked  and  replaced  by  any  authorized  Toyo ta 
retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  any  reliable  repaire r  as  soon  as 
possible.  
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when neede d. 
It  is  dangerous  to  drive  the  vehicle  when  the  wear  limits  of  th e  brake  pads 
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded. 
■ When the vehicle is stopped 
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.  
If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the ve hicle may accel- 
erate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident. 
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep 
depressing  the  brake  pedal  while  stopped  with  the  “READY”  indic ator  is 
illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary. 
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused 
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the  brake pedal 
and securely apply the parking brake as needed. 
● Avoid revving or racing the engine. 
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped m ay cause 
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if  combustible 
material is nearby. 
     
        
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5826-1. Maintenance and care
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■  Aluminum wheels (vehicles with matte black painted wheels) 
As  matte  black  painted  wheels  require  different  cleaning  method s  than  con- 
ventional  aluminum  wheels,  be  sure  to  observe  the  following.  Fo r  details, 
consult  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  rep airer,  or  any 
reliable repairer. 
● Remove  dirt  using  water.  If  the  wheels  are  excessively  dirty,  use  a  sponge 
or soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent to remo ve the dirt. 
● When  using  detergent,  make  sure  to  rinse  it  off  with  water  immediately. 
Then use a soft cloth to wipe off the water. 
● To prevent the matte black paint from being damaged, make sure to observe 
the following precautions: 
• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a brush or dry cloth. 
• Do not use any wheel coatings or abrasive detergents. 
• When  using  an  automatic  car  wash,  disable/do  not  select  the  wh eel 
brush function (if such an option is available). 
■ Brake pads and calipers 
Rust  may  form  if  the  vehicle  is  parked  with  wet  brake  pads  or  d isc  rotors, 
causing  them  to  stick.  Before  parking  the  vehicle  after  it  is  w ashed,  drive 
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts. 
■ Bumpers and side moldings 
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. 
■ Plated portions (if equipped) 
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows: 
● Use  a  soft  cloth  dampened  with  an  approximately  5%  solution  of neutral 
detergent and water to clean the dirt off. 
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture. 
● To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product. 
     
        
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5956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter 
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive  engine wear 
due to dirt in the air. 
■ If the brake fluid level is low or high 
It  is  normal  for  the  brake  fluid  level  to  go  down  slightly  as  t he  brake  pads 
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high. 
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a se rious problem.