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• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its  rear bumper 
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or  side car 
• For  region A:  If  a  vehicle  ahead is a  child  sized  bicycle,  a  b icycle  that  is 
carrying  a  large  load,  a  bicycle  ridden  by  more  than  one  person ,  or  a 
uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle with a child seat, tandem bicy cle, etc.) 
• For  region A:  If  a  pedestrian/or  the  riding  height  of  a  bicycl ist  ahead  is 
shorter  than  approximately  1  m  (3.2  ft.)  or  taller  than  approxi mately 2 m 
(6.5 ft.) 
• For region A: If a pedestrian/bicy clist is wearing oversized clothing (a rain 
coat, long skirt, etc.), making their silhouette obscure 
• For region A: If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting  or bicyclist is 
bending forward 
• For region A: If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast 
• For  region A:  If  a  pedestrian  is  pushing  a  stroller,  wheelchai r,  bicycle  or 
other vehicle 
• When  driving  in  inclement  weather  such  as  heavy  rain,  fog,  sno w  or  a 
sandstorm 
• When driving through steam or smoke 
• When  the  surrounding  area  is  dim,  such  as  at  dawn  or  dusk,  or  while at 
night  or  in  a  tunnel,  making  a  detectable  object  appear  to  be  n early  the 
same color as its surroundings 
• When  driving  in  a place  where  the  surrounding  brightness  chang es  sud- 
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel 
• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been d riven for a 
certain amount of time 
• While  making  a  left/right  turn  and  for  a  few  seconds  after  mak ing  a  left/ 
right turn 
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving o n a curve 
• If your vehicle is skidding 
• If  a  preceding  vehicle  has  a  low  rear 
end, such as a low bed trailer 
• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high 
ground clearance 

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WARNING
■Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when 
● Do  not  overly  rely  on  hill-start  assist  control.  Hill-start  assist  control  may 
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered wit h ice. 
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the 
vehicle  stationary  for  an  extended  period  of  time.  Do  not  attem pt  to  use 
hill-start  assist  control  to  hold  the  vehicle  on  an  incline,  as   doing  so  may 
lead to an accident. 
■ When the TRC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway Control is activated 
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckl ess driving may 
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator  light flashes. 
■ When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off 
Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  r oad  condi- 
tions. As  these  are  the  systems  to  help  ensure  vehicle  stabilit y  and  driving 
force,  do  not  turn  the  TRC/VSC/Trailer  Sway  Control  systems  off   unless 
necessary. 
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not ope rate if VSC is 
turned off or experiences a malfunction. 
■ Replacing tires 
Make  sure  that  all  tires  are  of  the  specified  size,  brand,  trea d  pattern  and 
total  load  capacity.  In  addition,  make  sure  that  the  tires  are  inflated  to  the 
recommended tire inflation pressure level. 
The ABS, TRC, Trailer Sway Control and VSC systems will not fun ction cor- 
rectly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized rep airer, or any 
reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires  or wheels. 

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WARNING
■Driving with snow tires 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of acciden ts.  
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  a  loss  of  vehicle  control  and  ca use  death  or 
serious injury. 
● Use tires of the specified size. 
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure. 
● Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec- 
ified for the snow tires being used. 
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels. 
■ Driving with tire chains 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of acciden ts.  
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  d riven  safely, 
and may cause death or serious injury. 
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being 
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower. 
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes. 
● Avoid  sudden  acceleration,  abrupt  steering,  sudden  braking  and shifting 
operations that cause sudden engine braking. 
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con- 
trol is maintained.
NOTICE
■ Repairing or replacing snow tires 
Request  repairs  or  replacement  of  snow  tires  from  any  authorize d  Toyota 
retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  any  reliable  repaire r  or  legitimate 
tire retailers. 
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affect s the opera- 
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters. 
■ Fitting tire chains 
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not funct ion correctly 
when tire chains are fitted. 

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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses 
tire  pressure  warning  valves  and  transmitters  to  detect  low  tir e  infla- 
tion pressure before serious problems arise. 
If  the  tire  pressure  drops  below  a  predetermined  level,  the  dri ver  is 
warned by a warning light. ( P. 686)
◆Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters 
When  replacing  tires  or  wheels,  tire  pressure  warning  valves  an d 
transmitters must also be installed. 
When  new  tire  pressure  warning  valves  and  transmitters  are 
installed,  new  ID  codes  must  be  registered  in  the  tire  pressure 
warning  computer  and  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  must  be 
initialized.  Have  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitter  I D 
codes registered by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota au tho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. ( P. 620)
◆Initializing the tire pressure warning system 
When  the  tire  size  is  changed,  the  tire  pressure  warning  system 
must be initialized. 
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the curre nt tire 
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Tire pressure warning system 

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◆Registering ID codes 
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped wit h  a 
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve an d 
transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code. Have the  ID code 
registered  by  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authoriz ed 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ When to replace your vehicle’s tires 
Tires should be replaced if: 
● The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire. 
● You  have  tire  damage  such  as  cuts,  splits,  cracks  deep  enough  to  expose 
the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage. 
● A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired  due to the size or 
location of a cut or other damage. 
If  you  are  not  sure,  consult  with  any  authorized  Toyota  retaile r  or  Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
■ Replacing tires and wheels 
If  the  ID  code  of  the  tire  pressure warning  valve  and  transmitt er  is  not  regis- 
tered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly.  After driving for 
about 10 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1  minute and stays 
on to indicate a system malfunction. 
■ Tire life 
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified techni cian even if it 
has seldom or never been used, or damage is not obvious. 
■ Routine tire inflation pressure check 
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire  inflation pres- 
sure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part  of your routine 
of daily vehicle checks. 
■ If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.) 
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost. 

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Maintenance and care
■Situations  in  which  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  may  not  operate 
properly 
● In  the  following  cases,  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  may  not  operate 
properly. 
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.  
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Origin al Equipment) 
tire. 
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specif ied size. 
• Tire chains, etc., are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped. 
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is instal led. 
• If  there  is  a  lot  of  snow  or  ice  on  the  vehicle,  particularly  around  the 
wheels or wheel housings. 
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the sp ecified level. 
• If  wheels  without  the  tire  pressure  warning  valves  and  transmi tters  are 
used. 
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmi tters is not 
registered in the tire pressure warning computer. 
● Performance may be affected in the following situations. 
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large dis- 
play,  airport  or  other  facilit y  that  generates  strong  radio waves or electri- 
cal noise
• When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone   or  other 
wireless communication device 
● When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off 
could be extended. 
● When  tire  inflation  pressure  declines  rapidly  for  example  when a  tire  has 
burst, the warning may not function. 

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Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are 
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim wid th and 
inset*. 
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota retai ler or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following: 
● Wheels of different sizes or types 
● Used wheels 
● Bent wheels that have been straightened 
● Use  only  Toyota  wheel  nuts  and  wrenches  designed  for  use  with 
your aluminum wheels. 
● When  rotating,  repairing  or  changing  your  tires,  check  that  the 
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles). 
● Be  careful  not  to  damage  the  aluminum  wheels  when  using  tire 
chains. 
● Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas- 
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
If  a  wheel  is  bent,  cracked  or  heavily  corroded,  it  should  be
replaced.  Otherwise,  the  tire  may  separate  from  the  wheel  or 
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
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Maintenance and care
■When replacing wheels 
The  wheels  of  your  vehicle  are  equipped  with  tire  pressure  warn ing  valves 
and  transmitters  (except  for  compact  spare  tire)  that  allow  the   tire  pressure 
warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a los s in tire infla- 
tion  pressure.  Whenever  wheels  are  replaced,  tire  pressure  warning  valves 
and transmitters must be installed. ( P. 618)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels 
● Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the 
Owner’s Manual, as this may resu lt in a loss of handling control. 
● Never  use  an  inner  tube  in  a  leaking  wheel  which  is  designed  for  a  tube- 
less  tire.  Doing  so  may  result  in  an  accident,  causing  death  or   serious 
injury. 
■ When installing the wheel nuts 
● Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the tapered ends facing inward.  
( P.  738)  Installing  the  nuts  with  the  tapered  ends  facing  outward  can 
cause  the  wheel  to  break  and  eventually  cause  the  wheel  to  come  off 
while driving, which could lead to an accident resulting in dea th or serious 
injury. 
● Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.  
Oil  and  grease  may  cause  the  wheel  nuts  to  be  excessively  tight ened, 
leading  to  bolt  or  disc  wheel  damage.  In  addition,  the  oil  or  grease  can 
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, caus ing an acci- 
dent  and  resulting  in  death  or  serious  injury.  Remove  any  oil  o r  grease 
from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. 
■ Use of defective wheels prohibited 
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.  
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possi bly causing an 
accident.