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4697-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
etc., molded into the sidewall of 
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear 
indicators are showing on a tire.
■When to replace your vehicle’s 
tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are 
showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as 
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough 
to expose the fabric, and bulges 
indicating internal damage.
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-
not be properly repaired due to 
the size or location of a cut or 
other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your 
Toyota dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be 
checked by a qualified technician 
even if it has seldom or never been 
used or damage i s not obvious.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by 
dividing the maximum load by 1.10 
of the replacement tire is greater 
than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight 
Ratings (GAWR) of e ither the front 
axle or the rear a xle, whichever is 
greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification 
Regulation Label. For the maximum 
load of the tire, see the load limit at 
maximum cold tire inflation pressure 
mentioned on the sidewall of the 
tire. ( P.559)
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway 
driving under dry conditions. Since 
summer tires do not have the same 
traction performance as snow tires, 
summer tires are inadequate for 
driving on snow-covered or icy 
roads. For driving on snow-covered 
roads or icy roads, the use of snow 
tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all 
four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to 
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as  well as for use 
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction 
performance compared with snow 
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, 
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling  performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway 
driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads 
or icy roads, we recommend using 
snow tires. If you need snow tires, 
select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the 
originally installed  tires. Since your 
vehicle has radial tires as original 
equipment, make sure your snow 
tires also have radi al construction. 
Do not install studded tires without 
first checking local regulations for 
possible restrictions. Snow tires 
should be installed on all wheels. 
(  P.387) 
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4717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
OFF. If the tires are rotated while 
the power switch is in ON, the tire 
position information will not be 
updated. If this accidentally occurs, 
either turn the power switch to OFF 
and then to ON, or initialize the sys-
tem after checking that the tire pres-
sure is properly adjusted.
Your vehicle is equipped with a 
tire pressure warning system 
that uses tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters to detect 
low tire inflation pressure before 
serious problems arise.
The tire pressure warning sys-
tem of this vehicle adopts a 2-
type warning system
 When “Adjust Pressure” is 
displayed (Normal Warning)
The tire pressure warning light 
comes on and a buzzer sounds 
when the tire inflation pressure 
becomes low due to natural air 
leakage or outside temperature. 
(Ways of coping:  P.518, 555)
 When “Immediately Check 
tire when Safe” is displayed 
(Emergency Warning)
The tire pressure warning light 
comes on and a buzzer sounds 
when the tire inflation pressure 
becomes low suddenly due to a 
blowout. (Ways of coping:  P.518, 
527) However, the  system may not 
be able to detect sudden tire rup-
tures (bursting, etc.).
The tire pressure detected by 
the tire pressure warning sys- tem can be displayed on the 
multi-information display.
The unit can be changed.
■How to change the unit
1 Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and turn the power 
switch off.
Changing the unit cannot be per-
formed while the vehicle is moving.
2Turn the power switch to ON.
3 Press   or   of the meter 
control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select  .
4 Press   or   of the meter 
control switches and select 
“Vehicle Settings”, and then 
press and hold  .
5 Press   or   of the meter 
control switches and select 
“TPWS”, and then press  .
Tire pressure warning 
system 
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4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
When replacing wheels, care 
should be taken to ensure that 
they are equivalent to those 
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.
Toyota does not recommend 
using the following:
 Wheels of different sizes or 
types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been 
straightened
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are 
equipped with tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters that allow 
the tire pressure warning system to 
provide advance warning in the 
event of a loss in tire inflation pres-
sure. Whenever wheels are 
replaced, tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters must be 
installed. ( P.471, 483)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or 
heavily corroded, it should 
be replaced. Otherwise, the 
tire may separate from the 
wheel or cause a loss of 
handling control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a dif-
ferent size from those recom-
mended in the Owner’s Manual, 
as this may result in a loss of 
handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a 
leaking wheel which is designed 
for a tubeless tire. Doing so may 
result in an accident, causing 
death or serious injury.
■When installing the wheel 
nuts
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts 
with the tapered ends facing 
inward. ( P.531) Installing the 
nuts with the tapered ends fac-
ing outward can cause the 
wheel to break and eventually 
cause the whee l to come off 
while driving, wh ich could lead 
to an accident resulting in death 
or serious injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the 
wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil 
and grease may cause the 
wheel nuts to be excessively 
tightened, leading to bolt or disc 
wheel damage. In addition, the 
oil or grease can cause the 
wheel nuts to loosen and the 
wheel may fall off, causing an 
accident and resulting in death 
or serious injury. Remove any 
oil or grease from the wheel 
bolts or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels pro-
hibited
Do not use cracke d or deformed 
wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to 
leak air during driving, possibly 
causing an accident. 
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5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
8-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs 
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we 
recommend having your 
vehicle towed by your 
Toyota dealer or commer-
cial towing service, using a 
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system 
for all towing, and abide by 
all state/provincial and local 
laws.
If towing your vehicle with a 
wheel-lift type truck, use a 
towing dolly. (P.507, 508)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may result 
in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transp ort the vehicle 
with all four wheels raised off the 
ground. If the vehicle is towed 
with the tires co ntacting the 
ground, the drivetrain or related 
parts may be damaged, the vehi-
cle may fly off the truck, or elec-
tricity generated by the operation 
of the motor may cause a fire to 
occur depending o n the nature of 
the damage or malfunction.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
vehicle when t owing using a 
wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the 
rear when the power switch is 
off. The steering lock mecha-
nism is not strong enough to 
hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, 
ensure adequate ground clear-
ance for towing at the opposite 
end of the raised vehicle. With-
out adequate clearance, the 
vehicle could be damaged while 
being towed. 
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5348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
The AC charging cable may 
be attached to the vehicle. 
( P.123)
 The electronic key may not be 
functioning properly. 
( P.537)
 There may not be sufficient 
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.306)
 There may be a malfunction 
in the immobilizer system. 
( P.72)
 There may be a malfunction 
in the steering lock system.
 The hybrid system may be 
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or 
a blown fuse. However, 
depending on the type of mal-
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over 
bumps with the compact 
spare tire installed on the 
vehicle
The vehicle height may become 
lower when driving with the com-
pact spare tire compared to when 
driving with standard tires. Be 
careful when driving over uneven 
road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and 
the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the com-
pact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehi-
cle body and adversely affect driv-
ing performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the 
wheels, tires or the tire pressure 
warning valve and transmitter, 
contact your Toyota dealer as the 
tire pressure warning valve and 
transmitter may be damaged if not 
handled correctly.
If the hybrid system 
will not start
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary 
depending on the situation. 
Check the following and 
perform the appropriate 
procedure:
The hybrid system will not 
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is 
being followed ( P.279) 
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5559-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is  necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 
30.5 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
Vehicles with 18-inch wheels
NOTICE
■Rear differential fluid type
Using differential fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal 
noise or vibration, or ultimatel y damage the differential of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*5.0 in. (128 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0   6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/60R18 100H, T165/80R17 104M 
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 x 7J, 17 x 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) 
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5569-1. Specifications
Vehicles with 19-inch wheels
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Double end bulbs (clear)
*1: The 28/8 W bulb is used. Howev er, only the 28 W filament illuminates.
*2: If equipped
Tire size235/55R19 101V, T165/90D18 107M 
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 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 size19   7 1/2J, 18   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Front side marker lightsW5W5A
Front turn signal lights ( P.497)7444NA28/8*1B
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21B
Back-up lightsW16W16A
Outer foot lights*25A
Interior
Vanity lights8A
Interior lights (front)/personal lights5A
Interior light (rear)8C
Luggage compartment light5A 
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5609-1. Specifications
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 d oes not have a tube and air is directly put in to the tire. A 
tube type tire has a tube inside t he tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold  tire inflation pressure (P.563)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.563)
This means the pressure to w hich a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.469)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewal l. A tire not marked “M+S” is a 
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identifi ed by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE  ONLY” 
molded on its sidewall. This tire  is designed for temporary emergency use 
only.
Type A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number 
(TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire 
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the 
tire conforms to  applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Typical DOT and Tire 
Identification Number 
(TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G 
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5619-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Type BDOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number 
(TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the  tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
■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 dig-
its)
Speed symbol (alphabet with 
one letter)
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
 7 L U H  V H F W L R Q  \
Q D P H V
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C 
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5649-1. Specifications
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 distributionDistribution of occupant s in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third  column of Table 1
* below
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 leveler s, roof rack, heavy duty 
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a ti re or a tire and tube 
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter o f the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacture r’s designation for a 
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight 
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. 
(68 kg) times the vehicl e’s designated seating 
capacity
Vehicle maximum load on 
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined 
by distributing to each ax le its share of the max-
imum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on 
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined 
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
Tire related termMeaning