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4-1. Before driving
Driving
When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor 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 operates, 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 TRC is turned off ( P.278),
sudden start restraint control also does not operate. If your vehicle have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow
due to sudden start restraint control operation, deactivate TRC ( P.278) so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully
in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time.Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, under-side of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the
following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually 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 abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P.386, 397)
■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 quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmission, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint con-
trol (Drive-Start Control
[DSC])
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8-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota reta iler or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N ( 31.0 kgf, 67.4
lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Make sure to confirm that the brake warning light (yellow) doe s not illuminate. (If
the brake warning light illuminates, refer to P.91, 374.)
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*2.6 L (2.7 qt., 2.3 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type“Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicl e.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*182 mm (3.2 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1 6 mm (0.04 0.24 in.)
Parking brake indicator*2
When pulling the parking brake switch for 1 to 2
seconds: comes on
When pushing the parking brake switch for 1 to
2 seconds: turns off
Fluid typeSAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
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Alphabetical Index
Engine ........................................... 421
ACC ................................... 174, 177
Compartment ............................. 325
Engine switch ..................... 173, 175
Hood .......................................... 322
How to start the hybrid system. 173,
175
Identification number.................. 421
If the hybrid system will not start 405
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 366
Ignition switch (power switch) .. 173,
175
Overheating ............................... 414
Power switch ...................... 173, 175
Tachometer ................................ 119
Engine coolant .............................. 327
Capacity ..................................... 425
Checking .................................... 327
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................ 284
Engine coolant temperature gauge
................................................. 94, 99
Engine oil ...................................... 325
Capacity ..................................... 423
Checking .................................... 325
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................ 284
Warning light .............................. 375
Engine oil maintenance data ....... 327
Engine switch (power switch) ... 173,
175
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 366
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 277
Warning light .............................. 377
EV drive mode .............................. 179
EV indicator .................................... 77
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .... 334
Vehicles with a spare tire ........... 397
Vehicles without a spare tire ...... 386
Floor mats ....................................... 30
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 426
Hybrid transmission.................... 426
Washer ....................................... 329
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........358, 360
Switch......................................... 196
Wattage ...................................... 428
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........358, 360
Switch......................................... 196
Wattage ...................................... 428
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........358, 359
Wattage ...................................... 428
Front seat center airbags ............... 36
Front seats .................................... 145
Adjustment ................................. 145
Cleaning ..................................... 315
Correct driving posture ................. 31
Head restraints ........................... 147
Seat heaters ............................... 293
Front turn signal lights................. 184
Replacing light bulbs ..........358, 360
Turn signal lever ......................... 184
Wattage ...................................... 428
Fuel ................................................ 202
Capacity ..................................... 422
Fuel gauge ............................. 94, 99
Information ................................. 430
Refueling .................................... 202
Type ........................................... 422
Warning light .............................. 377