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Important health and safety
information about your Toyota
CAUTION
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects and other reproductive harm. In addition,
oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as
well as waste produced by component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Battery∗ posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.
∗: The 12 volt battery for the hybrid vehicle
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non −genuine spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market.
You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or
adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non −genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non −genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the
modification may not be covered under warranty.

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MessageStatusAction
(a)
Driver ’s door is open.Close the door.
Front passenger ’s door is open.Close the door.
Right rear door is open.Close the door.
Left rear door is open.Close the door.
Back door is open.Close the door.
(b)Parking brake is not released.Release the parking brake.
(c)Oil change is nearly due.Check engine oil.
(d)Oil change is due.Change engine oil.
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(e)Washer fluid level is low.Add washer fluid.
(f)
Malfunction of VSC function of the vehicle
dynamics integrated management is
detected.
Take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.
(g)Engine oil pressure is low.Stop your vehicle and call a Toyota dealer.
(h)Coolant temperature is too high.Stop and check.
(i)Hybrid system malfunction is detected.Stop your vehicle and call a Toyota dealer.
(j)All wheel drive system malfunction is
detected.Stop your vehicle and call a Toyota dealer.
(k)Moonroof is open.Close the moonroof.
(l)
Driver ’s door is opened when transmission
is out of the “P” position with the hybrid
system on.
Shift the transmission to the “P” position.

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(a)

These messages are to remind the driv-
er if any of the doors are open.
If any of the doors are open with the
ignition on, any one of the messages ap-
pears and the open door warning light
comes on. The message specifies the
door that is open. When the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph), the master
warning light flashes and a warning tone
sounds.
If any one of the messages appears,
stop the vehicle and close the door se-
curely.(b)
This message is to remind the driver
that the parking brake is not released.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h
(3 mph), the message appears, the master
warning light flashes and a warning tone
sounds.
If the message appears, stop the ve-
hicle and release the parking brake.
(c)
(U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil. The message is
a prior notice.
If the driving range after the previous oil
change reaches 7200 km (4500 miles), the
message appears for 15 seconds with the
master warning light and warning tone
when the ignition is on. If the message appears, we recommend
that you change the engine oil at the
earliest opportunity depending on the
driving and road conditions.
The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil change. See following “Resetting
the system” of (d) “MAINT REQD” for the
procedure to reset the system.
(d)
(U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil.
If the driving range after the previous oil
change reaches to 8000 km (5000 miles),
the message appears with the master
warning light and warning tone when the
ignition is on. The message stays on with
the ignition on.
If the message appears, change the en-
gine oil as soon as possible.
The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil change. See “Resetting the sys-
tem” below for the procedure to reset the
system.

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Resetting the system
The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil replacement. Reset the system
by the following procedure.1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position with the odometer reading
shown.
For details, see “—Odometer and two trip
meters” on page 154 in this Section.
2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi- tion while holding down the trip meter
reset knob. A message “MAINT REQD
RESET MODE” will appear on the dis-
play.
3. Hold down the knob at least 5 sec- onds. A message “COMPLETE” will ap-
pear and a beep will sound.
(e)
This message is to remind the driver
that the washer fluid level is low.
If the washer fluid level is low, the mes-
sage appears with the master warning
light and warning tone when the ignition
is on. If the message appears, fill the washer
tank as soon as possible. For instruc-
tions, see “Adding washer fluid” on
page 403 in Section 73.
(f)
This message is to warn the driver that
the vehicle stability control (VSC) func-
tion of the vehicle dynamics integrated
management (VDIM) is malfunctioning.
If a malfunction is detected, the message
appears with the master warning light and
warning tone when the ignition is on.
If the message appears, the functions
of VDIM listed below may not work pro-
perly. Have the vehicle checked by a
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
However, as conventional braking oper-
ates when applied, there is no problem
to continue your driving.
Traction control function
Vehicle stability control function
(g)
This message is to warn the driver that
the engine oil pressure is too low.
If the engine oil pressure is too low, the
message appears with the master warning
light and warning tone when the ignition
is on.
If the message appears, turn the hybrid
system off as soon as possible and
contact a Toyota dealer.
(h)
This message is to warn the driver that
the hybrid system is almost overheat-
ing.
If the coolant temperature is too high, the
message appears with the master warning
light and warning tone when the ignition
is on.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Utility vehicle precautions298
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Break −in period 299
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Fuel 299
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Operation in foreign countries 301
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Three −way catalytic converters 302
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Engine exhaust cautions 303
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Facts about engine oil consumption 303
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs 304
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Brake system 305
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 306
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Electric power steering system 306
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Your Toyota’s identification 307
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Theft prevention labels 308
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Suspension and chassis 308
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Tire information 309
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Vehicle load limits 317
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Cargo and luggage 318
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Types of tires 320
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CAUTION
Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.
It contains carbon monoxide, which
is a colorless and odorless gas. It
can cause unconsciousness or even
death.
Make sure the exhaust system has
no holes or loose connections. The
system should be checked from
time to time. If you hit something,
or notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust, have the system
checked immediately.
Do not run the hybrid system in a
garage or other enclosed areas ex-
cept to drive the vehicle in or out.
In enclosed areas, exhaust gases
cannot escape, making this a partic-
ularly dangerous situation.
Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the hybrid sys-
tem on. If it is unavoidable, howev-
er, make sure to park the vehicle in
an unclosed area and adjust the
heating or cooling system to force
outside air into the vehicle.
Keep the back door closed while
driving. An open or unsealed back
door may cause exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle.
To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-
er obstructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the
vehicle, open the windows and
close the back door to ensure
plenty of fresh air enters the ve-
hicle. If you can smell exhaust
fumes even though there are no
other vehicles in the surrounding
area, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer. Continued in-
halation of exhaust fumes can lead
to death by gas poisoning.
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in main-
taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.
Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-
ton moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated when
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oil
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.
Oil is also used to lubricate the stems
of the intake valves. Some of this oil
is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.
Engine exhaust cautionsFacts about engine oil
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The amount of engine oil consumed de-
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high−speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp. qt./600
miles)
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This
is because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds. IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in prop-
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
is essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see “Checking the engine oil level” on
page 386 in Section 7
−2.
Your engine is fitted with iridiumtipped
spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridiumtipped spark plugs.
Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor-
mance or smooth driveability.
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Ti r e relat ed ter mMeaning
Accessory weight
the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be
replaced) of transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available
as factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pressure
tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile
under that condition
Curb weight
the weight of a motor vehicle wi th standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine
Intended outboard sidewall
(A) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on th e other sidewall of the tire, or
(B) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle
Maximum inflation pressurethe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it
is shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
t he sum of —
(a) curb weight;
(b) accessory weight;
(c) vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) production options weight
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Take all necessary safety measures
to ensure that water damage to the
hybrid battery, hybrid system or
other components does not occur.
Water entering the engine compart-
ment may cause severe damage to
the hybrid system. Water entering
the interior may cause the hybrid
battery stowed under the rear seats
to short circuit.
Water can wash the grease from
wheel bearings, causing rusting and
premature failure, and may also en-
ter the transaxle case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
 Sand and mud that has accumulated
in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency
and may damage brake system com-
ponents.
 Always perform a maintenance in-
spection after each day of offroad
driving that has taken you through
rough terrain, sand, mud, or water.
For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, refer to the “Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.Make sure your coolant is properly pro-
tected against freezing.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non −nitrite,
and non− borate coolant with long −life
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with long −life hybrid organic acid
technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
See “Checking the coolant level” on page
388 in Section 7 −2 for details of coolant
type selection.
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about −35 C
( − 31 F).
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and
45% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about −42 C
( − 44 F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the status of the hybrid battery.
See page 4 for the status of the hybrid
battery. If the hybrid battery is discharged,
the hybrid system will not start up.
Check the condition of the 12 volt bat-
tery and cables.
Cold temperatures lower the performance
of the 12 volt battery, so it must be in top
shape to provide enough power for winter
starting. Section 7 −3 tells you how to
visually inspect the 12 volt battery. Your
Toyota dealer and most service stations
will be pleased to check the charge level.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 386 in Section 7 −2 for recom-
mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-
mer oil in your vehicle during winter
months may cause harder starting. If you
are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Toyota dealer—they will be pleased
to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de −icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
Winter driving tips