1684-1. Before driving
NOTICE
Information on what to do in case of a
flat tire ( P.522, 539)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so
may cause the following serious dam-
age 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 becomes flooded or stuck in mud or
sand, be sure to have any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check
the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in the quantity and quality of the engine oil, transaxle fluid,
clutch fluid, differential oil, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings
and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following
information about storage pre-
cautions, cargo capacity and
load:
WA R N I N G
■Things that must not be carried
in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the ped- als from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may
result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever pos-
sible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in
the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or
on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear
seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
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4-1. Before driving
Driving
Capacity), and permissible drawbar
load before towing. ( P.566)
Toyota recommends the use of the
Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehi-
cle. Other products of a suitable
nature and comparable quality may
also be used.
For vehicles where the towing
device blocks any of the lights or
license plate, the following shall be
observed:
Do not use towing devices that
cannot be easily removed or
repositioned.
Towing devices must be
removed or repositioned when
not in use.
■Total trailer weight and per-
missible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer
load should be within the maximum
towing capacity. Exceeding this weight
is dangerous. ( P.566)
When towing a trailer, use a friction
coupler or friction stabilizer (sway con-
trol device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the
drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing capacity.
Do not let the drawbar load exceed the
indicated weight. ( P.566)
■Information tag (manufac-
turer’s label)
Gross combination vehicle mass
The sum of the total vehicle weight and
the weight of the trailer being towed can
be used to judge whether or not the
vehicle can be used to tow another
vehicle.
If the gross combination vehicle mass
is greater than the gross vehicle mass,
your vehicle is equipped with a towing
package and can tow another vehicle.
On the other hand, if the gross combi-
nation vehicle mass is the same as the
gross vehicle mass, your vehicle is not
equipped with a towing package and
cannot tow another vehicle.
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, pas-
sengers, luggage, towing hitch, total
curb mass and drawbar load should not
Towing hitch/bracket
Important points regarding
trailer loads
1744-1. Before driving
4608 mm (23.93 in.)
5 325 mm (12.79 in.)
6 16 mm (0.62 in.)*1
18 mm (0.71 in.)*2
712 mm (0.47 in.)*1
13 mm (0.51 in.)*2
8364 mm (14.33 in.)*1
376 mm (14.80 in.)*2
*1: Vehicles without a rough road pack-
age
*2: Vehicles with a rough road package
■Tire information
●Increase the tire inflation pressure to
20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) greater than the recommended value
when towing. ( P.566)
●Increase the air pressure of the trailer
tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the val- ues recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■Trailer lights
Please consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer when installing
trailer lights, as in correct installation may cause damage to the vehicle’s
lights. Please take care to comply with
your state’s laws when installing trailer
lights.
■Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted
with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■Safety checks before towing
●Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket hitch ball is
not exceeded. Bear in mind that the
coupling weight of the trailer will add to the load exerted on the vehicle.
Also make sure that you will not be
towing a load that exceeds the maxi-
mum permissible axle capacity.
●Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
●Supplementary outside rear view mir- rors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly
seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the extending arms of these mirrors on
both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
■Maintenance
●Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight bur-
den placed on the vehicle compared to normal driving.
●Retighten all bolts securing the hitch-ing ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious
injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
■Checking connections
between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the
NOTICE
■When the rear bumper strength-
ening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not
come directly in contact with that
area. When steel and aluminum come into
contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the sec- tion concerned and may result in
damage. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts
that will come in contact when attach- ing a steel bracket.
Guidance
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
WA R N I N G
●When Active Cornering Assist fre-
quently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operat- ing to ensure proper operation of
the brakes, TRC and VSC.
■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 with 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
attempt to use hill-start assist con-
trol to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may lead to an acci-
dent.
■When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless 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 road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driv-
ing force, do not turn the
TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys- tems off unless necessary.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the
VSC system and will not operate if VSC is turned off or experiences a
malfunction.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the
specified size, brand, tread pattern
and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure level. The ABS, TRC Trailer Sway Control
and VSC systems w ill not function
correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further information
when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspen-
sion
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may
cause a system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all
situations. Depending on many fac-
tors such as the conditions of the vehicle, trailer, road surface and driv-
ing environment, the Trailer Sway
Control system may not be effective. Refer to your trailer owner's manual
for information on how to tow your
trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause death or
serious injury.
●Firmly grip the steering wheel.
Steer straight ahead. Do not try to
control trailer sway by turning the
steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator
pedal immediately but very gradu- ally to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not
apply vehicle brakes.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that they
are equivalent to those removed in
load capacity, diameter, rim width
and inset*.
Replacement wheels are available
at any authorized Toyota retailer 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
■When replacing wheels (vehicles
with a tire pressure warning sys- tem)
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped
with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure
warning system to provide advance
warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are
replaced, the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters must be installed. ( P.482)
■When removing the wheel orna-
ment (vehicles with a wheel cap clip)
Remove the wheel ornament using the
wheel cap clip*.*: The wheel cap clip is installed in the
glove box. ( P.440)
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
WA R N I N G
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a differ-
ent size from those recommended
in the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leak-ing wheel which is designed for a
tubeless 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.547) Installing the nuts with the tapered ends facing out-
ward can cause the wheel to break
and eventually cause the wheel to come off while driving, which could
lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
5669-1. Specifications
9-1.Specifications
Hatchback
Wagon
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length4370 mm (172.0 in.)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 in.)
Overall height*11435 mm (56.5 in.)*2
1460 mm (57.5 in.)*3
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 in.)
TreadFront1530 mm (60.2 in.)
Rear1530 mm (60.2 in.)
Gross vehicle mass1820 kg (4012 lb.)*4
1840 kg (4057 lb.)*5
Maximum permissible axle
capacity
Front1050 kg (2315 lb.)
Rear970 kg (2138 lb.)
Drawbar load*875 kg (165 lb.)
Towing capacity*8
Without brake450 kg (992 lb.)
With brake600 kg (1324 lb.)*6
1300 kg (2866 lb.)*7
Overall length4650 mm (183.0 in.)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 in.)
Overall height*11435 mm (56.5 in.)*2
1460 mm (57.5 in.)*3
Wheelbase2700 mm (106.3 in.)
TreadFront1530 mm (60.2 in.)
Rear1530 mm (60.2 in.)
Gross vehicle mass1850 kg (4079 lb.)*4
1870 kg (4123 lb.)*5
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: Vehicles without a roof antenna
*3: Vehicles with a roof antenna
*4: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*5: Vehicles with a Multidrive
*6: For Guadeloupe and Martinique
*7: Except for Guadeloupe and Martinique
*8: Vehicles with towing package ( P.170)
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifi-
cation number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of
your vehicle.
This number is stamped under the
right-hand front seat.
Right-hand drive vehicles: This
number is also stamped on the top
left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the manu-
facturer’s label.
Maximum permissible axle
capacity
Front1050 kg (2315 lb.)
Rear970 kg (2138 lb.)
Drawbar load*875 kg (165 lb.)
Towing capacity*8
Without brake450 kg (992 lb.)
With brake600 kg (1324 lb.)*6
1300 kg (2866 lb.)*7
Vehicle identification
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill
[Reference*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference
quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off
the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used
in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching qual-
ity can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30
API grade SM “Energy-Conserv-
ing”, SN “Resource-Conserving”,
SN PLUS “Resource-Conserving”
or SP “Resource-Conserving”; or
ILSAC GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
Preferred
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change
SAE 0W-20 is filled in to your Toyota
vehicle at manufacturing, and the
best choice for good fuel economy
and good starting in cold weather. If
SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used. How-
ever, it should be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the ne xt oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the
characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a
lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine
in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the
viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high tempera-
ture. An oil with a higher viscos-
ity (one with a higher value) may
be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks
are added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should
use.
Lubrication system
With filter4.0 L (4.2 qt., 3.5 Imp. qt.)
Without fil-
ter3.7 L (3.9 qt., 3.3 Imp. qt.)