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WARNING
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extre mely
heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the
steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usua l.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit: If the tire p ressure
warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjus tment, it
is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a ti re is flat,
repair the flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair ki t.
●Vehicles with spare tire: If the tire pressure warning light co mes on
even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable t hat you
have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it with the spare
tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Toyota deal er.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and ca use death
or serious injury.
●Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when
turning and cornering.
●If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull throu gh the
steering wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) or less, the tire may be severely dam-
aged.
NOTICE
■When performing an emergency repair
●A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw
passing through the tire tread.
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the obje ct may
widen the opening and disenable e mergency repair with the repair kit.
●The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
●Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sa nd at the
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a mal function
may occur.
■Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehi cle
use. Do not connect the repa ir kit to any other source.
●If fuel splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deterio rate. Take
care not to allow fuel to contact it.
●Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt
or water.
●Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment out of reach of chil-
dren.
●Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject par ts such
as the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.
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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
724Alphabetical index
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DoorsAutomatic door locking and
unlocking system ................ 184
Back door.............................. 187
Door glasses ......................... 212
Door lock............................... 181
Open door warning buzzer ... 185
Open door warning light........ 590
Outside rear view mirrors...... 210
Rear door child-protectors .... 184
Side doors............................. 181
Side windows ........................ 212
Drive information ..................... 126
Drive-Start Control (DSC) ....... 223 Sudden start restraint control................................. 223
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light......................................... 591
Driving ...................................... 222 Break-in tips .......................... 224
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving in the rain .................. 223
Driving mode select switch ... 342
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 422
Procedures ........................... 222
Winter drive tips .................... 425
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 223
Sudden start restraint control................................. 223
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 321
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) .... 415
Eco drive mode ........................ 342
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) Location .................................. 84
Specification ......................... 663 Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 416
Function ................................ 416
Warning light......................... 589
Electronic key .......................... 176
Battery-saving function ......... 194
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 643
Replacing the battery............ 555
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............. 415
Emergency flashers ................ 576
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................................. 609
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds... 588
If a warning light turns on ..... 588
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 599
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 646
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 643
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 641
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 657
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising................................... 578
If you have a flat tire ..... 607, 627
If you lose your keys ..... 177, 180
If you think something is wrong .............................. 587
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 577
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 580
If your vehicle overheats....... 652
Energy monitor ........ 127, 165, 170
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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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Front turn signal lights ........... 255Replacing light bulbs............. 572
Turn signal lever ................... 255
Fuel ........................................... 671 Capacity ................................ 663
Fuel gauge ............................ 116
Information ............................ 671
Refueling............................... 277
Type ...................................... 663
Warning light ......................... 590
Fuel consumption............ 133, 168
Fuel filler door.......................... 277
Opener .................................. 279
Refueling............................... 277
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 280
Fuses ........................................ 558
Garage door opener ................ 482
Glove box ................................. 456
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 203
Head-up display ....................... 158
Headlights ................................ 257 AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................................. 262
Headlight aim ................ 561, 713
Light switch ........................... 257
Replacing light bulbs............. 572
Heated steering wheel............. 450
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system ....... ................. 430, 440
Heated steering wheel .......... 450
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 434, 444
Seat heaters ......................... 450 High coolant temperature
warning light.......................... 590
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 572
High-voltage components ........ 89
Hill-start assist control ........... 416
Hood ......................................... 511
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 462
Coat hooks ........................... 480
Grocery bag hook ................. 463
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 206
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Air intake vent ......................... 90
Location .................................. 89
Specification ......................... 663
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent............ 90 Cleaning ............................... 546
Hybrid system............................ 84 Brake Override System ........ 223
Drive-Start Control ................ 224
Emergency shut off system .... 90
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................ 127, 165, 170
EV drive mode ...................... 246
High voltage components ....... 89
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 129
Hybrid system precautions ..... 89
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 422
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 641
Overheating .......................... 652
Power switch ........................ 239
Regenerative braking ............. 87
Starting the hybrid system .... 239
Vehicle proximity notification system .......... ..................... ... 85
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 129
Hybrid transmission................ 249
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Personal lights ......................... 452Switch ................................... 453
Wattage ................................ 670
Power control unit coolant ..... 518 Capacity ................................ 666
Checking ............................... 518
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Radiator ................................ 520
Power outlets ........................... 468
Power steering (Electric Power Steering) ..................... 416 Function ................................ 416
Warning light ......................... 589
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
Power windows........................ 212 Catch protection function ...... 213
Door lock linked window operation ............................ 214
Jam protection function......... 213
Operation .............................. 212
Window lock switch............... 212
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 291 Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 295
Function ................................ 291
Warning light ......................... 589
Radar cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 321
Radiator .................................... 520
Radio
*
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)....................................... 352
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 349
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 352
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).................................... 352
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 349
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 352
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 591
Rear seat .................................. 200
Rear seat reminder function... 186
Rear side marker lights........... 257 Light switch ........................... 257
Replacing light bulbs ............ 567
Wattage ................................ 670
Rear turn signal lights ............ 255 Replacing light bulbs ............ 567
Turn signal lever ................... 255
Wattage ................................ 670
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 208
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 210
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger .... 434, 444
Rear window wiper .................. 275
Refueling .................................. 277 Capacity................................ 663
Fuel types ............................. 663
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 279
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 280
Regenerative braking ................ 87
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 555
Fuses .................................... 558
Light bulbs ............................ 563
Tires...................................... 627
Wiper insert .......................... 551
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Side marker lights ................... 257Light switch ........................... 257
Replacing light bulbs..... 566, 567
Wattage ................................ 670
Side mirrors ............................. 210
Adjustment ............................ 210
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 344
Folding .................................. 210
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 434, 444
Side windows ........................... 212
Water-repellent coating......... 493
Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System
(S-APGS) ................................ 381
Smart key system .................... 192 Antenna location ................... 192
Entry functions .............. 181, 187
Starting the hybrid system .... 239
Snow tires ................................ 425
“SOS” button ............................. 76
Spare tire .................................. 627 Inflation pressure .................. 668
Storage location .................... 628
Spark plug ................................ 666
Specifications .......................... 660
Speedometer ............................ 116
SRS airbags ............................... 35
Steering wheel ......................... 206 Adjustment ............................ 206
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .......... 450
Meter control switches ............ 99
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch........................... 119
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............. 572
Storage feature ........................ 455
Storage precautions ................ 455 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 657
Sun visors ................................ 467
Sunshade Moon roof ............................. 218
Switch Audio remote control
switches
*
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 262
Cruise control switch .... 321, 337
Door lock switches................ 183
Driving mode select switch ... 342
Emergency flashers switch ... 576
Engine switch (power switch) ................................ 239
EV drive mode switch ........... 246
Fog light switch ..................... 267
Fuel filler door opener switch ................................. 279
Garage door opener buttons ............................... 482
Heated steering wheel .......... 450
“HUD” (Head-up display) switch ................................. 158
Ignition switch (power
switch) ................................ 239
Instrument cluster light control switch ..................... 100
Light switch ........................... 257
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ................................. 310
Meter control switches ............ 99
Moon roof switches............... 217
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 210