Toyota Prius (2021 year). Manual in english — part 11

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle overheats

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If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.

Radiator
Cooling fans

If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
your Toyota dealer.

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

●

The high coolant temperature warning light (



P. 594) comes on

or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

●

“Hybrid System Overheated” is shown on the multi-information
display.

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Steam comes out from under the hood.

Correction procedures

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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir
“MAX” line
“MIN” line

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.

Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for
coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.

The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking
the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in
freezing temperatures.)

If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

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If “Hybrid System Overheated” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.

Radiator
Cooling fans

If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
your Toyota dealer.

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
If water was added in an emer-
gency, have the vehicle inspected
at your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

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After stopping the hybrid system and waiting for 5 minutes or
more, start the hybrid system again and check if “Hybrid System
Overheated” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
The hybrid system temperature has dropped and the vehicle may
be driven normally.

However, if the message appears again frequently, contact your Toyota
dealer.

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.

●

If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.

●

After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “Accessory”,
“Ignition ON” or mileage display (



P. 116) on the main display and the

“READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automati-
cally start, or the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline
engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan,
which may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
getting caught, resulting in serious injury.

●

Do not loosen the coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid system and radi-
ator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.

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When adding engine/power control unit coolant

Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently.
Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to
the hybrid system.

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To prevent damage to the cooling system

Observe the following precautions:

●

Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).

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Do not use any coolant additive.

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If the vehicle becomes stuck

Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R and release the parking brake.
Then, while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.

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When it is difficult to free the vehicle

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

Press

to turn off TRAC. (



P. 422)

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WARNING

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When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.

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When changing the shift position

Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components

●

Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.

●

If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications

8-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.). . .. 664

Fuel information . . . . 675
Tire information . . . . . 678

8-2. Customization

Customizable features . .. 690

8-3. Initialization

Items to initialize . . . ... 701

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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

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: Unladen vehicle

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2

: Vehicles with 195/65R15 tires

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3

: Vehicles with 215/45R17 tires

Dimensions and weight

Overall length

180.1 in. (4575 mm)

Overall width

69.3 in. (1760 mm)

Overall height

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1

2WD
models

Without

raised

vehicle height

57.9 in. (1470 mm)

With raised vehi-
cle height

58.7 in. (1490 mm)

AWD models

58.1 in. (1475 mm)

Wheelbase

106.3 in. (2700 mm)

Tread

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Front

60.2 in. (1530 mm)

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2

59.4 in. (1510 mm)

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3

Rear

Without

raised

vehicle height

60.6 in. (1540 mm)

*

2

59.8 in. (1520 mm)

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3

With raised vehi-
cle height

60.2 in. (1530 mm)

Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage)

825 lb. (375 kg)

Seating capacity

Seating capacity

5 (Front 2, Rear 3)

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Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.

This number is also stamped
under the right-hand front seat.

This number is also on the Cer-
tification label.

Vehicle identification

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Engine number

The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.

Engine

Model

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FXE)

Type

4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.17



3.48 in. (80.5



88.3 mm)

Displacement

109.7 cu.in. (1798 cm

3

)

Valve clearance

Automatic adjustment

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Fuel

2WD models

AWD models

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane Rating

87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

11.4 gal.
(43 L, 9.5 Imp.gal.)

10.6 gal.
(40 L, 8.8 Imp.gal.)

Electric motor (traction motor)

Front

Rear (AWD models)

Type

Permanent magnet
synchronous motor

Permanent

induc-

tion motor

Maximum output

53 kW

5.3 kW

Maximum torque

120.2 ft•lbf (163 N•m,
16.6 kgf•m)

40.6 ft•lbf (55 N•m,
5.6 kgf•m)

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

2WD models

AWD models

Type

Lithium-ion battery

Nickel-Metal hydride
battery

Voltage

3.7 V/cell

7.2 V/module

Capacity

4.0 Ah

6.5 Ah (3HR)

Quantity

56 cells

28 modules

Nominal voltage

207.2 V

201.6 V

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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference

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: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing

the engine oil. Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.

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Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: API SN/RC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available,
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil
change.

Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which

allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil

when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

Lubrication system

With filter

4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)

Without filter

4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)

Outside temperature

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How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to
some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.

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: The coolant capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Cooling system

Capacity

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Gasoline
engine

6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp.qt.)

Power
control unit

1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-

based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

Ignition system (spark plug)

Make

DENSO FC16HR-CY9

Gap

0.035 in. (0.9 mm)

NOTICE

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system (12-volt battery)

Open voltage at 68



F (20



C):

12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery. (After charging
the battery, turn on the high beam head-
lights for 30 seconds with the power switch
off, and turn the headlights off.)

Charging rates

5 A max.

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: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,

30.6 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.

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2

: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,

30.6 kgf).

Transmission

Fluid capacity

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3.8 qt. (3.6 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Rear differential (rear electric motor) (AWD models)

Fluid capacity

*

1.3 qt. (1.2 L, 1.1 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Brakes

Pedal clearance

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1

4.69 in. (119 mm) Min.

Pedal free play

0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Parking brake pedal travel

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2

8 —



11 clicks

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4

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Vehicles without spare tire



15-inch tires (except ZVW51L-AHXBBA model

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: Checking your vehicle’s model:



P. 665



15-inch tires (for ZVW51L-AHXBBA model

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)

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: Checking your vehicle’s model:



P. 665



17-inch tires

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

Tires and wheels

Tire size

195/65R15 91S

Tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold

tire inflation pressure)

Front

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare

None

Wheel size

15



6 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

195/65R15 91S

Tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold

tire inflation pressure)

Front

39 psi (270 kPa, 2.7 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare

None

Wheel size

15



6 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

P215/45R17 87V

Tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold

tire inflation pressure)

Front

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear

32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare

None

Wheel size

17



7J

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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15-inch tires (Type A)



15-inch tires (Type B)

Tire size

195/65R15 91S,

T125/70D17 98M (spare)

Tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold

tire inflation pressure)

Front

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Wheel size

15



6 1/2J, 17



4T(spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

195/65R15 91H

Tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold

tire inflation pressure)

Front

32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Rear

32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Spare

32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm

2

or bar)

Wheel size

15



6 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

C: Double end bulbs

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: If equipped

Light bulbs

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

W

Type

Exterior

Parking lights (bulb type)

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W5W

5

A

Front side maker lights

W5W

5

A

Rear turn signal lights

WY21W

21

B

Back-up lights

W16W

16

A

Rear side maker lights

W5W

5

A

Interior

Vanity lights

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8

A

Front interior/personal lights



5

A

Rear interior light



8

C

Door courtesy lights



5

A

Luggage compartment light



5

A

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Fuel information

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Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

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Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives

●

Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.

●

All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.

●

Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.

You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to
engine damage.

At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

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Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline

Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements.
Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.

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Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline

●

If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.

●

Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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If your engine knocks

●

Consult your Toyota dealer.

●

You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

●

Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).

DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.

(30% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

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Notice on fuel quality

●

Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.

●

Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

●

Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.

●

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

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Fuel-related poor driveability

If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.

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When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Tire information



Full-size tire



Compact spare tire

Typical tire symbols

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Tire size

(



P. 680)

DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

(



P. 680)

Location of treadwear indicators

(



P. 532)

Tire ply composition and materials

Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands

which form the plies in a tire.

Summer tires or all season tires

(



P. 537)

An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”

is a summer tire.

Radial tires or bias-ply tires

A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”

is a bias-ply tire.

TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE

A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.

A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air

pressure.

Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure

(



P. 536)

Maximum cold tire inflation pressure

(



P. 672)

This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.

Uniform tire quality grading

For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.

“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE

ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary

emergency use only.

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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.

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Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical
tire size.

Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (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 Identification Number (TIN)



Type A



Type B

Tire size

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1

2
3

4
5
6
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Tire dimensions

Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter

Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer

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2
3

Tire section names

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as

you read this information.

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DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

■

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)

times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi-

tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm

due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences

in road characteristics and climate.

■

Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking

(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-

ing) traction.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to

degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead

to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger

car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-

ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly

inflated and not overloaded.

Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-

rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire

failure.

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Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

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 inflated pressure to which

a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall

of the tire

Recommended

inflation pressure

Cold 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

weight

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants

specified in the second column of Table 1

*

that follows

Occupant distribution

Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-

fied in the third column of Table 1

*

below

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Production options

weight

The combined weight of installed regular pro-

duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in

excess of the standard items which they

replace, not previously considered in curb

weight or accessory weight, including heavy

duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy

duty 12-volt battery, and special trim

Rim

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube

assembly upon which the tire beads are

seated

Rim diameter

(Wheel diameter)

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation

Rim diameter and width

Rim type designation

The industry manufacturer’s designation for a

rim by style or code

Rim width

Nominal distance between rim flanges

Vehicle capacity

weight

(Total load capacity)

The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.

(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating

capacity

Vehicle maximum load

on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is deter-

mined by distributing to each axle its share of

the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and

dividing by two

Vehicle normal load on

the tire

The load on an individual tire that is deter-

mined by distributing to each axle its share of

curb weight, accessory weight, and normal

occupant weight (distributed in accordance

with Table 1

*

below), and dividing by two

Weather side

The surface area of the rim not covered by the

inflated tire

Bead

The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,

wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is

shaped to fit the rim

Tire related term

Meaning

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Bead separation

A breakdown of the bond between compo-

nents in the bead

Bias ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that

extend to the beads are laid at alternate

angles substantially less than 90 degrees to

the centerline of the tread

Carcass

The tire structure, except tread and sidewall

rubber which, when inflated, bears the load

Chunking

The breaking away of pieces of the tread or

sidewall

Cord

The strands forming the plies in the tire

Cord separation

The parting of cords from adjacent rubber

compounds

Cracking

Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-

liner of the tire extending to cord material

CT

A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire

and rim system in which the rim is designed

with rim flanges pointed radially inward and

the tire is designed to fit on the underside of

the rim in a manner that encloses the rim

flanges inside the air cavity of the tire

Extra load tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and

at higher inflation pressures than the corre-

sponding standard tire

Groove

The space between two adjacent tread ribs

Innerliner

The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a

tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium

within the tire

Innerliner separation

The parting of the innerliner from cord material

in the carcass

Tire related term

Meaning

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Intended outboard

sidewall

(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,

bears white lettering, or bears manufac-

turer, brand, and/or model name molding

that is higher or deeper than the same

molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym-

metrical tire that has a particular side that

must always face outward when mounted

on a vehicle

Light truck (LT) tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-

marily intended for use on lightweight trucks

or multipurpose passenger vehicles

Load rating

The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry

for a given inflation pressure

Maximum load rating

The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-

missible inflation pressure for that tire

Maximum permissible

inflation pressure

The maximum cold inflation pressure to which

a tire may be inflated

Measuring rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical

dimension requirements

Open splice

Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,

or innerliner that extends to cord material

Outer diameter

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

Overall width

The linear distance between the exteriors of

the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-

vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-

tive bands or ribs

Passenger car tire

A tire intended for use on passenger cars,

multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,

that have a gross vehicle weight rating

(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.

Ply

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

Ply separation

A parting of rubber compound between adja-

cent plies

Tire related term

Meaning

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Pneumatic tire

A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-

cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,

when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-

vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid

that sustains the load

Radial ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that

extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90

degrees to the centerline of the tread

Reinforced tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and

at higher inflation pressures than the corre-

sponding standard tire

Section width

The linear distance between the exteriors of

the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-

vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-

tive bands

Sidewall

That portion of a tire between the tread and

bead

Sidewall separation

The parting of the rubber compound from the

cord material in the sidewall

Snow tire

A tire that attains a traction index equal to or

greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-

1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when

using the snow traction test as described in

ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for

Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight

Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol (

)

on at least one sidewall

Test rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and

may be any rim listed as appropriate for use

with that tire

Tread

That portion of a tire that comes into contact

with the road

Tread rib

A tread section running circumferentially

around a tire

Tire related term

Meaning

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: Table 1



Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for

various designated seating capacities

Tread separation

Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass

Treadwear indicators

(TWI)

The projections within the principal grooves

designed to give a visual indication of the

degrees of wear of the tread

Wheel-holding fixture

The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire

assembly securely during testing

Tire related term

Meaning

Designated seating

capacity, Number of

occupants

Vehicle normal load,

Number of occupants

Occupant distribution

in a normally loaded

vehicle

2 through 4

2

2 in front

5 through 10

3

2 in front, 1 in second

seat

11 through 15

5

2 in front, 1 in second

seat, 1 in third seat, 1

in fourth seat

16 through 20

7

2 in front, 2 in second

seat, 2 in third seat, 1

in fourth seat

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Customizable features

When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the parking brake set and the shift position in P.

■

Changing using the multi-information display

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select

.

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select

(“Vehicle Settings”), and then press

.

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select the item,

and then press

.

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select the desired

setting, and then press

.

To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode,

press

.

Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your preferences. The settings of these fea-
tures can be changed using the multi-information display, the
navigation system, the multimedia system, or at your Toyota
dealer.

Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further
details.

Customizing vehicle features

1

2

3

4

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Changing using the navigation system or the multimedia sys-
tem



Vehicles with the navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the navigation system.
Select “Settings”.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen and select “Vehicle Cus-
tomization”.

Various settings can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that
can be changed for details.



Vehicles with the multimedia system
Press the “MENU” button on the multimedia system.
Select “Setup”.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen and select “Vehicle Cus-
tomization”.

Various settings can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that
can be changed for details.

1

2

3

1

2

3

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Settings that can be changed using the multi-information display
Settings that can be changed using the navigation system or the
multimedia system
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer

Definition of symbols: O = Available, – = Not available

■

Instrument cluster (



P. 98)

Customizable features

1
2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Sensor sensitivity for darken-
ing the brightness of the
instrument cluster depending
on the outside brightness

Standard

-2 to 2

–

–

O

Sensor sensitivity for returning
the brightness of the instru-
ment cluster to the original
level depending on the outside
brightness

Standard

-2 to 2

–

–

O

1

2

3

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HUD (Head-up display)

*

(



P. 158)

*

: If equipped

■

Door lock (



P. 185, 647)

■

Smart key system and wireless remote control (



P. 186, 196)

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Route guidance

*

On

Off

O

–

–

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Automatic door locking

Shift position

linked

Speed linked

–

O O

Off

Automatic door unlocking

Shift position

linked

Driver’s door

linked

–

O O

Off

Unlocking using a mechanical
key

Driver’s door

unlocked in

first step, all

doors

unlocked in

second step

All doors

unlocked in

first step

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Operation signal (buzzer)

5

Off

–

O O

1 to 7

Operation signal (emergency
flashers)

On

Off

–

O O

Time elapsed before the auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if a door is not
opened after being unlocked

60 seconds

Off

–

O O

30 seconds

120 seconds

Open door reminder buzzer
(when locking the vehicle)

On

Off

–

–

O

1

2

3

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Smart key system (



P. 196)

*

: This function can also be changed using the wireless remote control.

(



P. 189)

■

Wireless remote control (



P. 186)

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Smart key system

On

Off

–

–

O

Smart door unlocking

*

Driver’s door

All the doors

–

O O

Time elapsed before unlock-
ing all the door when gripping
and holding the driver’s door
handle

2 seconds

Off

–

–

O

Number of consecutive door
lock operations

2 times

As many as

desired

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Unlocking operation

Driver’s door

unlocked in

first step, all

doors

unlocked in

second step

All doors

unlocked in

first step

–

O O

Wireless remote control

On

Off

–

–

O

Locking operation when door
opened

On

Off

–

O O

1

2

3

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Power windows and moon roof

*

(



P. 218, 223)

*

: If equipped

■

Reverse warning buzzer (



P. 257)

■

Turn signal lever (



P. 261)

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Mechanical key linked opera-
tion (open)

Off

On

–

–

O

Mechanical key linked opera-
tion (close)

Off

On

–

–

O

Wireless remote control linked
operation (open only)

Off

On

–

–

O

Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)

On

Off

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Signal (buzzer) when the shift
position is in R

Intermittent

Single

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Times of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers

3

Off

–

–

O

5

7

1

2

3

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Automatic light control system (



P. 263)

*

1

: If equipped

*

2

: This function cannot be customized for vehicles sold in Canada.

■

Rain-sensing windshield wipers

*

(



P. 277)

*

: If equipped

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Time elapsed before the
headlights turn off

30 seconds

Off

–

O O

60 seconds

90 seconds

Light sensor sensitivity

*

1

Level 0

Level -2 to 2

–

O O

Daytime running lights

*

2

On

Off

–

O O

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Wiper operation when the

wiper switch is in the
position

Rain-sensing

operation

Intermittent

operation

linked to vehi-

cle speed

(with interval

adjuster)

–

–

O

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RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*

(



P. 322)

*

: If equipped

■

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

*

(



P. 349)

*

: If equipped

■

Intuitive parking assist

*

(



P. 362)

*

: If equipped

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

On

Off

O

–

–

Excess speed notification
method

Display only

No notification

O

–

–

Display and

buzzer

Excess speed notification
level

1 mph

(2 km/h)

3 mph

(5 km/h)

O

–

–

5 mph

(10 km/h)

Other notifications method
(No-entry notification)

Display only

No notification

O

–

–

Display and

buzzer

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cator brightness

Bright

Dim

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Detection distance of the front
center sensors

Far

Near

–

–

O

Detection distance of the rear
center sensors

Far

Near

–

–

O

Buzzer volume

3

1 to 5

–

–

O

1

2

3

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S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)

*

(



P. 386)

*

: If equipped

■

Automatic air conditioning system

*

(



P. 446)

*

: Vehicles with 11.6-inch display

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Obstacle detection range

Standard

Near

–

–

O

Slightly far

Far

Back-in parking space

Standard

Narrow

–

–

O

Slightly wide

Wide

Parallel parking space

Standard

Narrow

–

–

O

Slightly wide

Wide

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

A/C auto switching operation

On

Off

–

O O

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Illumination (



P. 458)

*

: If equipped

■

Seat belt reminder (



P. 597)

■

Maintenance system

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off

15 seconds

Off

–

O O

7.5 seconds

30 seconds

Operation after the power
switch is turned off

On

Off

–

–

O

Operation when the doors are
unlocked

On

Off

–

–

O

Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person

On

Off

–

–

O

Footwell lighting

*

On

Off

–

–

O

Interior lights illumination con-
trol

On

Off

–

–

O

1

2

3

Function

Default

setting

Customized

setting

Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzer

On

Off

–

–

O

1

2

3

Oil Maintenance
(U.S.A. only)

Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required:



P. 506

Tire pressure warning

system

Initializing the tire pressure warning system:



P. 534

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Vehicle customization

●

When the Speed linked door locking function and the Shift position linked
door locking function are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift position to any position other than P, all the doors

will be locked.

• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the Speed linked door

locking function would not operate.

• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the Speed linked door

locking function will operate.

●

When the smart key system is off, Smart door unlocking cannot be custom-
ized.

●

When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the automatic
door lock function is activated, the signals will be generated in accordance
with the operation signal (buzzer) and the operation signal (emergency
flashers) settings.

■

In the following situations, customize mode will automatically be turned
off.

●

A warning message appears after the customize mode screen is displayed.

●

The power switch is turned off.

●

The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.

WARNING

■

Cautions during customization

As the hybrid system needs to be operating during customization, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed
area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide
(CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.

NOTICE

■

During customization

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-
ating while customizing features.

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Items to initialize

The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle.

Item

When to initialize

Reference

Power window

When functioning abnormally

P. 219

Moon

roof

(if

equipped)

When functioning abnormally

P. 225

Parking

Support

Brake

function

(if

equipped)

After reconnecting or changing the
12-volt battery

P. 383

S-APGS

(Simple

Advanced

Parking

Guidance System) (if
equipped)

After reconnecting or changing the
12-volt battery

P. 410

Message

indicating

maintenance

is

required (U.S.A. only)

After the maintenance is performed

P. 506

Tire pressure warn-

ing system

• When rotating the tires on vehi-

cles with differing front and rear

tire inflation pressures

• When changing the tire size

P. 534

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Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners. . . . . . 704

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners
(in French) . . . . . . . ... 705

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners
(in French) . . . . . . . ... 707

Headlight aim instructions

for Canadian owners
(in French) . . . . . . . ... 716

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll-free: 1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to

http://www.safercar.gov

;

or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

.

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Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners

(in French)

●

Tirez sur la ceinture épaulière
jusqu’à ce qu’elle recouvre
entièrement l’épaule; elle ne
doit cependant pas toucher le
cou ni glisser de l’épaule.

●

Placez la ceinture abdominale
le plus bas possible sur les
hanches.

●

Réglez la position du dossier. Tenez-vous assis bien au fond du
siège, le dos droit.

●

Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécurité.

The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section in this manual.

See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.

Utilisation adéquate des ceintures de sécurité

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Ceintures de sécurité

Avec un chiffon ou une éponge, nettoyez à l’aide d’un savon doux
et de l’eau tiède. Vérifiez aussi les ceintures régulièrement pour
vous assurer qu’elles ne présentent pas d’usure excessive, d’effilo-
chage ou de coupures.

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Dommages et usure de la ceinture de sécurité

Vérifiez périodiquement le système de ceintures de sécurité. Vérifiez qu’il
n’y a pas de coupures, d’effilochures ni de pièces desserrées. N’utilisez pas
une ceinture de sécurité endommagée avant qu’elle ne soit remplacée. Les
ceintures de sécurité endommagées ne peuvent pas protéger les occu-
pants contre les blessures graves, voire mortelles.

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ers (in French)

The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.

See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc-
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Coussins gonflables SRS avant

Coussin gonflable SRS du conducteur/coussin gonflable SRS du
passager avant
Peuvent aider à protéger la tête et la poitrine du conducteur et du
passager avant contre les impacts avec des composants inté-
rieurs
Coussin gonflable SRS de protection des genoux
Peut aider à protéger le conducteur
Coussin gonflable SRS du coussin de siège
Peut aider à retenir le passager avant

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Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux et en rideau

Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux
Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des occupants des sièges
avant
Coussins gonflables SRS latéraux arrière
Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des occupants des sièges laté-
raux arrière
Coussins gonflables SRS en rideau

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Peuvent aider à protéger principalement la tête des occupants
des sièges latéraux

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Peuvent aider à empêcher les occupants d’être éjectés du
véhicule en cas de tonneaux

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Composants du système de coussins gonflables SRS

Capteurs d’impact avant
Lampe témoin SRS, et voyants
“AIR BAG ON” et “AIR BAG
OFF”
Coussin gonflable du passager
avant
Coussin gonflable du coussin
de siège du passager
Capteurs

d’impact

latéral

(avant)
Capteurs d’impact latéral (por-
tière avant)
Limiteurs de force et dispositifs
de tension des ceintures de
sécurité
Coussins gonflables latéraux
avant

Contacteur de boucle de cein-
ture de sécurité du passager
avant
Coussins gonflables en rideau
Coussins gonflables latéraux
arrière
Capteurs

d’impact

latéral

(arrière)
Contacteur de boucle de cein-
ture de sécurité du conducteur
Coussin gonflable du conduc-
teur
Coussin gonflable de protec-
tion des genoux du conduc-
teur
Système de classification de
l’occupant du siège du passa-
ger avant (ECU et capteurs)
Module de capteur de coussin

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Votre véhicule est doté de COUSSINS GONFLABLES ÉVOLUÉS
dont la conception s’appuie sur les normes de sécurité des véhicules
à moteur américains (FMVSS208). Le module de capteur de coussin
gonflable (ECU) contrôle le déploiement des coussins gonflables en
fonction des informations obtenues des capteurs et d’autres éléments
affichés dans le diagramme des composants du système ci-dessus.
Ces informations comprennent des données relatives à la gravité de
l’accident et aux occupants. Au moment du déploiement des coussins
gonflables, une réaction chimique se produit dans les gonfleurs de
coussin gonflable et les coussins gonflables se remplissent rapide-
ment d’un gaz non toxique pour aider à limiter le mouvement des
occupants.

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Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS

Observez les précautions suivantes en ce qui concerne les coussins gon-
flables SRS.
Les négliger pourrait occasionner des blessures graves, voire mortelles.

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Le conducteur et tous les passagers du véhicule doivent porter leur cein-
ture de sécurité de la manière appropriée.
Les coussins gonflables SRS sont des dispositifs supplémentaires qui
doivent être utilisés avec les ceintures de sécurité.

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Le coussin gonflable SRS du conducteur se déploie avec une force consi-
dérable et peut occasionner des blessures graves, voire mortelles, notam-
ment lorsque le conducteur se trouve très près du coussin gonflable. La
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aux États-Unis,
fait les recommandations suivantes :
La zone à risque du coussin gonflable du conducteur couvre 2 à 3 in.
(50 à 75 mm) de la zone de déploiement du coussin gonflable. Pour assu-
rer une marge de sécurité suffisante, restez à 10 in. (250 mm) du coussin
gonflable. Cette distance est mesurée depuis le centre du volant jusqu’à
votre sternum. Si maintenant vous vous tenez assis à moins de 10 in.
(250 mm), vous pouvez changer votre position de conduite de plusieurs
manières :
• Reculez votre siège à la position maximale vous permettant d’atteindre

encore aisément les pédales.

• Inclinez légèrement le dossier du siège.

Bien que les véhicules soient conçus différemment, la plupart des
conducteurs peuvent maintenir une distance de 10 in. (250 mm), même
si leur siège se trouve complètement vers l’avant, simplement en incli-
nant un peu le dossier du siège vers l’arrière. Si la visibilité avant est
moindre après avoir incliné le dossier de votre siège, utilisez un coussin
ferme et non glissant pour être assis plus haut ou relevez le siège si
cette option est disponible sur votre véhicule.

• Si votre volant est réglable en hauteur, inclinez-le vers le bas. Cela

vous permet d’orienter le coussin gonflable vers votre buste plutôt que
vers votre tête et vers votre cou.

Le siège doit être réglé de la manière recommandée ci-dessus par la
NHTSA, tout en gardant le contrôle des pédales et du volant, ainsi que la
vue sur les commandes du tableau de bord.

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Le coussin gonflable SRS du passager avant se déploie également avec
une force considérable et peut occasionner des blessures graves, voire
mortelles, notamment lorsque le passager avant se trouve très près du
coussin gonflable. Le siège du passager avant doit se trouver le plus loin
possible du coussin gonflable et le dossier doit être réglé de manière à ce
que le passager avant soit assis bien droit.

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Le déploiement d’un coussin gonflable risque d’infliger des blessures
graves, voire mortelles, aux bébés et aux enfants mal assis et/ou mal atta-
chés. Un bébé ou un enfant trop petit pour utiliser une ceinture de sécurité
doit être correctement retenu à l’aide d’un dispositif de retenue pour
enfants. Toyota recommande vivement de placer et d’attacher correcte-
ment tous les bébés et tous les enfants sur les sièges arrière du véhicule à
l’aide de dispositifs de retenue adaptés. Les sièges arrière sont plus sécu-
ritaires pour les bébés et les enfants que le siège du passager avant.

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N’installez jamais un dispositif de retenue pour enfants de type dos à la
route sur le siège du passager avant, même si le voyant “AIR BAG OFF”
est allumé. En cas d’accident, la force et la vitesse de déploiement du
coussin gonflable du passager avant pourraient infliger à l’enfant des bles-
sures graves, voire mortelles, si le dispositif de retenue pour enfants de
type dos à la route était installé sur le siège du passager avant.

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Si la rallonge de ceinture de sécurité a
été reliée à la boucle des ceintures de
sécurité des sièges avant sans avoir
aussi été attachée à la plaque de blo-
cage des ceintures de sécurité, les
coussins gonflables SRS avant consi-
déreront que le conducteur et le passa-
ger avant portent tout de même leur
ceinture de sécurité même si les cein-
tures de sécurité ne sont pas attachées.
Les coussins gonflables SRS avant
peuvent alors ne pas s’activer correcte-
ment lors d’une collision, ce qui pourrait
occasionner des blessures graves,
voire mortelles, en cas de collision.
Assurez-vous de toujours porter la cein-
ture de sécurité avec la rallonge de
ceinture de sécurité.

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Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS

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Ne vous asseyez pas sur le bord du
siège et ne vous appuyez pas sur la
planche de bord.

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Ne laissez pas un enfant se tenir face
au coussin gonflable SRS du passager
avant ni s’asseoir sur les genoux d’un
passager avant.

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Ne laissez pas les occupants des
sièges avant tenir des objets sur leurs
genoux.

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Ne vous appuyez pas sur la portière ou
sur le brancard de pavillon, ni sur les
montants avant, latéraux ou arrière.

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Ne laissez personne s’agenouiller face
à la portière sur le siège du passager ni
sortir la tête ou les mains à l’extérieur
du véhicule.

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N’accrochez pas de cintres ni d’autres objets rigides sur les crochets
porte-vêtements. Tous ces objets pourraient se transformer en projectiles
et vous occasionner des blessures graves, voire mortelles, en cas de
déploiement des coussins gonflables SRS en rideau.

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Si un recouvrement de vinyle est placé sur la zone de déploiement du
coussin gonflable SRS de protection des genoux, veillez à le retirer.

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N’utilisez pas d’accessoires recouvrant les parties du siège où les cous-
sins gonflables SRS latéraux et le coussin gonflable SRS du coussin de
siège se déploient, car ces accessoires pourraient entraver le déploiement
des coussins SRS. De tels accessoires peuvent empêcher les coussins
gonflables latéraux et le coussin gonflable du coussin de siège de se
déployer correctement, rendre le système inopérant ou provoquer acci-
dentellement le déploiement des coussins gonflables latéraux et du cous-
sin gonflable du coussin de siège, occasionnant des blessures graves,
voire mortelles.

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Ne frappez pas et n’appliquez pas une pression importante à l’emplace-
ment des portières avant ou des composants des coussins gonflables
SRS.
Cela peut provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement des coussins gonflables
SRS.

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Ne touchez à aucun composant des coussins gonflables SRS immédiate-
ment après leur déploiement (gonflage), car ils pourraient être chauds.

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Ne fixez et n’appuyez rien sur des
zones telles que la planche de bord, le
tampon de volant ou encore la partie
inférieure du tableau de bord.
Ces objets peuvent se transformer en
projectiles lorsque les coussins gon-
flables SRS du conducteur, du passa-
ger avant et de protection des genoux
se déploient.

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Ne fixez rien sur des zones telles que
les portières, le pare-brise, les glaces
latérales, les montants avant ou arrière,
le brancard de pavillon et la poignée de
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Si vous avez de la difficulté à respirer après le déploiement des coussins
gonflables SRS, ouvrez une portière ou une glace latérale pour laisser
entrer l’air frais, ou quittez le véhicule si vous pouvez le faire en toute
sécurité. Dès que possible, nettoyez tous les résidus afin d’éviter les irrita-
tions cutanées.

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Si les emplacements de stockage des coussins gonflables SRS, tels que
le tampon de volant et les garnitures des montants avant et arrière, sont
endommagés ou fissurés, faites-les remplacer par votre concessionnaire
Toyota.

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Ne placez aucun objet, par exemple un coussin, sur le siège du passager
avant. Cela disperserait le poids du passager, ce qui empêcherait le cap-
teur de le détecter correctement. Cela pourrait empêcher le déploiement
des coussins gonflables SRS du passager avant en cas de collision.

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Modification et mise au rebut des composants du système de coussins
gonflables SRS

Ne mettez pas votre véhicule au rebut et n’effectuez aucune des modifica-
tions suivantes sans d’abord consulter votre concessionnaire Toyota. Les
coussins gonflables SRS pourraient fonctionner de manière incorrecte ou
se déployer (gonfler) accidentellement, ce qui serait susceptible d’occasion-
ner des blessures graves, voire mortelles.

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Installation, retrait, démontage et réparation des coussins gonflables SRS

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Réparations, modifications, retrait ou remplacement du volant, du tableau
de bord, de la planche de bord, des sièges ou du capitonnage des sièges,
des montants avant, latéraux et arrière, des brancards de pavillon, des
panneaux des portières avant, des garnitures des portières avant ou des
haut-parleurs des portières avant

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Modifications du panneau de la portière avant (comme le perforer)

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Réparations ou modifications de l’aile avant, du pare-chocs avant ou du
côté de l’habitacle

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Installation d’une protection de calandre (barre safari, barre kangourou,
etc.), de lames de déneigement, de treuils ou d’un porte-bagages de toit

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Modifications du système de suspension du véhicule

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Installation d’appareils électroniques tels qu’un émetteur-récepteur radio
ou un lecteur de CD

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Modifications à votre véhicule pour une personne aux capacités physiques
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Headlight aim instructions for Canadian own-

ers (in French)

Boulon de réglage A
Boulon de réglage B

Assurez-vous que le réservoir de carburant du véhicule est plein et
que la partie de carrosserie située autour des phares n’est pas
déformée.
Garez le véhicule sur un sol parfaitement horizontal.
Asseyez-vous sur le siège du conducteur.
Faites rebondir le véhicule à plusieurs reprises.

The following is a French explanation of headlight aim instruc-
tions from the headlight aim section in this manual.

Boulons de réglage vertical

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Tournez le boulon A vers la
droite ou vers la gauche à l’aide
d’un tournevis cruciforme.

Retenez le sens de rotation et le
nombre de tours.

Tournez le boulon B du même
nombre de tours et dans le
même sens qu’à l’étape

.

Si vous n’arrivez pas à régler vos
phares en suivant cette procé-
dure, apportez le véhicule chez
votre concessionnaire Toyota afin
qu’il règle la portée des phares.

Réglage de la portée des phares

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GAS STATION INFORMATION

Auxiliary catch lever

Fuel filler door

P. 515

P. 285

Fuel filler door opener

Hood lock release

lever

Tire inflation

pressure

P. 285

P. 515

P. 672

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. 667

Cold tire inflation pressure

P. 672

Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference)

With filter

Without filter

4.4 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: API SN/RC multigrade
engine oil

P. 668