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3794-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■When to disable the Parking Support Brake
In the following situations, disable the Parking Support Brake as the system
may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.
● When inspecting the vehicle using a chassis roller, chassis dynamo or free
roller
● When loading the vehicle onto a boat, truck or other transport vessel
● If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified
are installed
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
● When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or
snow plow
● When using automatic car washing devices
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the tires are not properly inflated
● When the tires are very worn
● When tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair
kit are used
■ To ensure the system can operate properly
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■ Handling the suspension
Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or incli ne of the
vehicle may prevent the sensors from correctly detecting obstac les, may
cause the system not operate, or may cause the system to operat e unnec-
essarily.
■ If the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) operates unnec-
essarily, such as at a railroad crossing
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■ Notes when washing the vehicle
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws,
and then slowly and fully open
the glove box while supporting
it.
With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Replacing the air conditioning filter
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7-1. Essential information
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the
road is rising
●If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.
● If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power
window switch and ens ure an escape route.
● If the window can be opened, exit the vehicle through the window.
● If the door and window cannot be opened due to the rising water ,
remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rise s to the
point that the water pressure i nside of the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehicle and then open the door after wa iting
for the rising water to enter the vehicle, and exit the vehicle . When
the outside water level exc eeds half the height of the door, th e door
cannot be opened from the in side due to water pressure.
This vehicle is not designed to be able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not drive on roads where the
roads may be submerged or the water may be rising. It is dan-
gerous to remain in the vehicle, if it anticipated that the veh icle
will be flooded or set a drift. Re main calm and follow the follow-
ing.
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6307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Do not raise the vehicle w hile someone is inside.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing t ires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the v ehicle is
supported by the jack.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before l owering.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
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6387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■The compact spare tire (if equipped)
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact s pare tire.
( P. 6 6 8 )
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you rep lace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped (if equipped)
The vehicle height may become lower when driving with the compa ct
spare tire compared to when d riving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ic e (vehi-
cles with compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■Jack point
■Storing the jack The mark indicating the jack point is
stamped on the underside of the vehi-
cle.
Place the jack in the same direction as
the mark next to the storage space.
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6407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle. (if equipped)
The vehicle height may become lower when driving with the compact
spare tire, compared to when driving with standard tires. Be ca reful
when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect dr iving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire p ressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■Handling the decorative resin parts (for vehicles equipped with 17-
inch wheels)
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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 195/65R15 tires
*3: Vehicles with 215/45R17 tires
Dimensions and weight
Overall length180.1 in. (4575 mm)
Overall width69.3 in. (1760 mm)
Overall height*1
2WD
models
Without raised
vehicle height57.9 in. (1470 mm)
With raised vehi-
cle height58.7 in. (1490 mm)
AWD models58.1 in. (1475 mm)
Wheelbase106.3 in. (2700 mm)
Tread*1
Front60.2 in. (1530 mm)*2
59.4 in. (1510 mm)*3
Rear
Without raised
vehicle height60.6 in. (1540 mm)*2
59.8 in. (1520 mm)*3
With raised vehi-
cle height60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage)825 lb. (375 kg)
Seating capacity
Seating capacity5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
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8-1. Specifications
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration i ndicates typical
tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section widt h (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code ( R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)
Typical DOT and Tire Iden tification Number (TIN)
Ty p e AType B
Tire size
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