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Driving
When the following unusual 
operation is performed with the 
accelerator pedal depressed, 
the hybrid system output may be 
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted  to R
*.
• When the shift lever is shifted 
from P or R to forward drive 
shift position such as D
*.
When the system o perates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and 
follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the  shift position may not be 
changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRAC is turned off 
(  P.376), sudden start restraint 
control also does not operate. If 
your vehicle have trouble escaping 
from the mud or fr esh snow due to 
sudden start restraint operation, 
deactivate TRAC ( P.376) so that 
the vehicle may become able to 
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
Also, sudden start restraint control 
will not operate in the following con-
ditions:
●When the front-wheel drive control 
switch is in “4H” or “4L” position. 
(4WD models only)
●When AUTO LSD mode, the drive 
start control does not operate. (if 
equipped)
●When Multi-terrain Select is 
selected. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause 
the following situations. Hold the 
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to 
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your 
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal 
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case 
of a flat tire ( P.515)
■When encountering flooded 
roads
Do not drive on a road that has 
flooded after heavy rain, etc. 
Doing so may cause the following 
serious damage 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 an d the vehicle 
becomes flooded or stuck in mud 
or sand, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality 
of oil and fluid used for the 
engine, transmission, transfer 
(4WD vehicles), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the pro-
peller shaft, bearings and sus-
pension joints (where possible), 
and the function  of all joints, 
bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint 
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC]) 

2004-2. Driving procedures
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*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suit-
able for the driving conditions. 
Setting the shift lever to the D 
position is recommended for nor-
mal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of 
the possible gear ranges, con-
trols engine brak ing force, and 
prevents unnecessary upshifting.
■Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case 
where the vehicle  shifts down auto-
matically to obtain engine braking. 
As a result of the  downshifting, the  engine speed may increase.
■To protect the a
utomatic trans-
mission
●If the tires spin continually when 
the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, 
dirt or snow, or if the accelerator 
pedal is depressed and released 
repeatedly while driving, the auto-
matic transmission temperature 
may become too high and the 
automatic transmission may be 
damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic 
transmission, the system may 
temporarily lock the gear. If the 
automatic transmission tempera-
ture falls, the gear  locking is can-
celed and the automatic 
transmission is returned to the 
normal operation.
●If the automatic tr ansmission fluid 
temperature is high, “Transmis-
sion Oil Temp. High Stop in a Safe 
Place and See Owner’s Manual” 
will be displayed on the multi-
information display. Immediately 
stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
shift the shift lever to P and wait 
until the warning message go off. 
If the warning message go off, you 
may start the vehicle again. If the 
warning message do not go off, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
■When driving with dynamic 
radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if  equipped) or 
cruise control activated (if 
equipped)
Even when perform ing the following 
actions with the intent of enabling 
engine braking, engine braking will 
not activate because dynamic radar 
cruise control with full-speed range 
or cruise control  will not be can-
celed.
●While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 9, 8,  7, 6, 5 or 4. 
(  P.202)
Automatic transmis-
sion
Select the shift position 
depending on your pur-
pose and situation.
Shift position purpose 
and functions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid  system
RReversing
N
Neutral (Condition in 
which the po wer is not 
transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 
(  P.202) 

3934-6. Driving tips
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Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the engine, hybrid system 
or other components does not 
occur.
●Water entering the engine air 
intake will cause severe engine 
damage.
●Water entering the automatic 
transmission will cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up 
of your transmission accompa-
nied by vibration, and ultimately 
damage.
●Water can wash the grease 
from wheel bearings, causing 
rusting and premature failure, 
and may also enter the differen-
tials, transmission and transfer 
case, reducing  the gear oil’s 
lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through 
water
●If driving through water, such as 
when crossing shallow streams, 
first check the depth of the 
water and the bottom of the riv-
erbed for firmness. Drive slowly 
and avoid deep water.
●When crossing a river or a pud-
dle, be sure to cross it without 
stopping midway. If you stop or 
drive at extremely low speeds in 
water, water may enter the vehi-
cle and damage the hybrid bat-
tery making the vehicle unable 
to be driven.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated around brake discs 
may affect braking efficiency 
and may damage brake system 
components.
●Always perform a maintenance 
inspection after  each day of off-
road driving that has taken you 
through rough terrain, sand, 
mud, or water. For scheduled 
maintenance information, refer 
to the “Scheduled Maintenance 
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement”. 

4997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to 
transport the vehicle, use tire 
strapping belts. Refer to the 
owner’s manual of the flat-bed 
truck for the tire strapping 
method.
In order to suppress vehicle 
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and 
turn the power switch off.
Your vehicle has not towing 
hook. If towing is necessary, we 
recommend having your vehicle 
towed by your Toyota dealer or 
commercial towing service. 
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air 
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven 
tire wear
 Engine coolant temperature 
gauge needle continually 
points higher than normal.
 Voltmeter continually points 
higher or lower than normal.
 Engine oil pressure gauge 
continually points lower than 
normal.
 Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature warning mes-
sage is displayed
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when 
cornering
 Strange noises related to the 
suspension system
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck 
to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
If  you think something 
is wrong
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your 
vehicle probably needs 
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as 
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms 

5458-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” at the 
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” or an equivalent of  
matching quality to satisfy the  above specification. Please contact 
your Toyota dealer for further details.
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):
12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch off and turn on the 
high beam headlights for 30 seconds.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*12.8 qt. (12.1 L, 10.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transm ission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal 
noise or vibration, or damage th e transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity2.17 qt. (2.05 L, 1.80 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine ATF WS 

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Vehicle specifications
heat buildup and possible tire fail- ure.
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 pressure
The maximum cold inf lated pressure to 
which a tire may be inflated, shown on the 
sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended 
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those 
standard items which may be replaced) of 
automatic transmission, power steering, 
power brakes, power windows, power 
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that 
these items are ava ilable as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or 
not)
Curb weight
The weight of a moto r vehicle with stan-
dard 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 weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times  the number of occu-
pants specified in the second column of 
Ta b l e   1
* that follows
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as 
specified in the third column of Table 1
* 
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Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ........................................... 400Air conditioning filter ............. 479
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 400
Front seat concentrated airflow  mode (S-FLOW) ................. 404
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 374Warning light ........................ 503
Acoustic vehicle alerting system ................................................. 75
Active front spoiler ................ 388
Adaptive Variable Suspension  System (AVS) ........................ 375
AHB (Automatic High Beam) . 214
AI-SHIFT .................................. 201
Air conditioning filter ............. 479
Air conditioning system ........ 400 Air conditioning filter ............. 479
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 400
Front seat concentrated airflow  mode (S-FLOW) ................. 404
Air suspension ....................... 355
Airbags ...................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions.... 38
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 41
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Curtain shield airbag operating  conditions ............................. 39
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 41
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 46
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags ............... 36
Modification and disposal of air- bags ..................................... 44 Side airbag operating conditions
.............................................39
Side airbag precautions..........41
Side and curtain shield airbags  operating conditions .............39
Side and curtain shield airbags  precautions ...........................41
SRS airbags ...........................36
SRS warning light .................502
Alarm .........................................82 Warning buzzer ....................501
Ambient lights.........................410
Anchor brackets ... ..............55, 58
Antennas (smart key system)128
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................374Warning light.........................503
Approach warning ..................263
Armrest ......... ......................... ..425
Assist grips .............................425
Audio system-linked display ...98
AUTO LSD system ..................363
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................400
Automatic headlight leveling  system ...................................212
Automatic High Beam ............214
Automatic light control system ............................................... 211
Automatic transmission.........200 If  th e s hif t le ver  ca n no t b e s hif te d from P .................................201
S mode .................................202
TOW HAUL switch................200
Auxiliary boxes .......................416
Average fuel economy .............97
Average vehicle speed .............98
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspen- sion System) .........................375 

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Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................... 91
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 543
Checking .............................. 458
Warning light ........................ 502
Engine oil pressure gauge ...... 91
Engine switch (power switch)195 Auto power off function ........ 198
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 198
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency................. 494
Starting the hybrid system.... 195
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC) ............ 375
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control) ............ 375
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............................................... 375Warning light ........................ 503
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 8
F
Flat tire .................................... 515 Tire pressure warning system........................................... 468
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 545
Brake .................................... 546
Washer ................................. 462
Fog light Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Switch................................... 214
Footwell lights ..... ................... 410
Four-wheel drive system ....... 361
Front fog light Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 46 Front seats ..............................133
Adjustment ...........................133
Cleaning ...............................445
Correct driving posture ...........27
Driving position memory .......137
Head restraints .....................140
Memory recall function .........139
Power easy access system ..137
Seat heaters ....... ..................407
Seat position memory...........137
Seat ventilators.....................407
Front tray light ........................410
Front turn signal lights ..........204 Turn signal lever ...................204
Front turn signal/parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....490, 491
Wattage ................................548
Fuel Capacity ...............................542
Fuel gauge .............................91
Information ......... ..................549
Opening the fuel tank cap ....222
Type......................................542
Warning light.........................507
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ............97
Current fuel consumption .......97
Fuel door When the fuel door cannot be opened ...............................526
Fuel economy ...........................97
Fuel gauge.................................91
Fuses .......................................487
G
Garage door opene r ...............433
Gauges ......................................91
Glove box ................................413
Glove box light........................410