
5937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:When there is a possible problem that could affect braking perf ormance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Low engine oil pressure warning buzzer: A buzzer also sounds continuously for approximately 30 seconds at maxi-
mum in addition to the low engine oil pressure warning light when the
“READY” indicator is illuminated.
*3: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*4: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the drive r that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode,
the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the bu zzer sounds
intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle r eaches a certain
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*5: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer: The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reache s a certain
speed.
*6: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.

6027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown,
this may be a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle in a sa fe place and
contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be danger-
ous.
● If “Engine Oil Pressure Low” is shown, this may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction . Immedi-
ately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
■ If “Shift System Not A ctive Apply Parking Brake Securely While Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a temporary operation failure or malfunction in the shift control sys-
tem. Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deal er.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 606)
■ If “Shift System Malfunction A pply Parking Brake Securely While Park-
ing See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediatel y have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 606)
■ If “ Switch Malfunction Apply Par king Brake Securely While Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The P position switch may not operate. Immediately have the veh icle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When parking the vehicle, stop the vehicle on level ground and apply the
parking brake firmly.
■ If “Shift System Malfunction Shi fting Unavailable See Owner’s M anual”
is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediatel y have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The shift position may not be shifted from P to other than P.
■ If “Shift System Malfunction S top in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediatel y have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The shift position may not be changed. Stop the vehicle in a sa fe place.

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8-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

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6958-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Illumination (P. 4 5 2 )
*: If equipped
■
Seat belt reminder ( P. 593)
■Maintenance system
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off 15 secondsOff
–OO
7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff––O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff––O
Footwell lighting*OnOff––O
Interior lights illumination con-
trolOnOff––O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff––O
123
Oil Maintenance
(U.S.A. only)Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required: P. 502
Tire pressure warning
systemInitializing the tire p ressure warning system:
P. 530

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Engine....................................... 662Accessory mode ................... 241
Compartment ........................ 514
Engine switch (power switch) ................................ 239
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 54
Hood ..................................... 511
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 239
Identification number ............ 662
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 641
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 577
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................ 239
Overheating .......................... 652
Power switch......................... 239
Engine coolant ......................... 518 Capacity ................................ 666
Checking ............................... 518
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Engine oil ................................. 515 Capacity ................................ 664
Checking ............................... 515
Oil pressure warning light ..... 588
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Engine switch (power
switch) .................................... 239 Auto power off function ......... 241
Automatic hybrid system shut off feature ........................... 243
Changing the power switch modes................................. 241
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 577
Starting the hybrid system .... 239 EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................ 416
Function ................................ 416
Warning light......................... 589
EV drive mode ......................... 246
EV indicator ............................. 129
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 54
Flat tire ............................. 607, 627
Floor mat .................................... 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 667
Transmission ........................ 667
Washer ................................. 526
Fog lights ................................. 267
Replacing light bulbs ............ 572
Switch ................................... 267
Footwell lights ......................... 452
Front camera............................ 283
Front doors .............................. 181
Front fog lights ........................ 267
Replacing light bulbs ............ 572
Switch ................................... 267
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 591
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ....................... 432, 442
Front seats ............................... 198
Adjustment............................ 198
Cleaning ............................... 498
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 203
Seat heaters ......................... 450
Front side marker lights ......... 257
Light switch ........................... 257
Replacing light bulbs ............ 566
Wattage ................................ 670
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735Alphabetical index
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Warning lights.......................... 107ABS....................................... 589
Brake Override System......... 592
Brake system ....... ................. 588
Charging system ................... 588
Drive-Start Control ................ 592
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 591
Electronic engine control system ......... ....................... 588
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 589
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light...................... 591
High coolant temperature ..... 590
Low engine oil pressure ........ 588
Low fuel level ........................ 590
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 588
Master warning light.............. 591
Open door ............................. 590
Parking Support Brake function ............................... 592
PCS ...................................... 589
PKSB OFF indicator ............. 590
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light...................... 591
Seat belt reminder light ......... 591
Slip indicator ......................... 590
SRS ...................................... 589
Tire pressure......................... 591 Warning messages.................. 599
Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 464
Washer ............................. 269, 275 Checking............................... 526
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 425
Switch ........................... 269, 275
Washing and waxing ............... 492
Water-repellent coating .......... 493
Weights .................................... 660 Cargo capacity...................... 236
Load limits ............................ 660
Wheels ...................................... 540
Replacing wheels ................. 627
Size....................................... 668
Window glasses ...................... 212
Window lock switch ................ 212
Windows Power windows..................... 212
Rear window
defogger ..................... 434, 444
Washer ......................... 269, 275
Windshield wipers ................... 269 Handling the wiper arms ....... 497
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 271
Replacing the wiper insert .... 551
Winter driving tips ................... 425
Wiper insert replacement ....... 551
Wireless charger ..................... 471
Wireless remote control ......... 176 Battery-Saving Function ....... 194
Locking/Unlocking ................ 182
Panic mode........................... 177
Replacing the battery............ 555
WMA disc
*1
*1: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION S YSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 511 P. 279
Fuel filler door openerHood lock release
leverTire inflation pressure
P. 2 7 9 P. 5 1 1P. 668
Fuel tank
capacity
(Reference)2WD models 11.4 gal. (43 L, 9.5 Imp.gal.)
AWD models 10.6 gal. (40 L, 8.8 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 663
Cold tire inflation pressure
P. 6 6 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference)With filter
Without filter4.4 qt.
(4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt.
(3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-6B multigrade
engine oil
P. 6 6 4