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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,

cargo capacity and load.

 Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever

possible.

 Be sure all items are secured in place.

 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far for-

ward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.

 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.

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CAUTION

Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment.

 Receptacles containing gasoline

 Aerosol cans

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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 Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item

may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from

being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the driver or pas-

sengers, causing an accident.

• Driver’s feet

• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

• Luggage cover

• Instrument panel

• Dashboard

• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid

 Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-

backs.

Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle

in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.

 Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure

someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

 Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or seri-

ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

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Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving

the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-

ate to the prevailing weather conditions.

 Pre-winter preparations

 Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-

peratures.

• Engine oil

• Engine/power control unit coolant

• Washer fluid

 Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set

of tire chains for the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains

match the size of the tires.

 Before driving the vehicle

Perform the following according to the driving conditions.

 Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear

view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-

ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to

melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it

from freezing.

 To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,

remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents

in front of the windshield.

 Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.

 Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow

that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the

brakes.

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 When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-

able to road conditions.

 When parking the vehicle

Park the vehicle and push the P position switch without setting

the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing

it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent

inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.

Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter

10 mm (0.39 in.) in width

30 mm (1.18 in.) in length

Cross chain:

4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter

14 mm (0.55 in.) in width

25 mm (0.98 in.) in length

Regulations on the use of tire chains

 Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-

tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-

ing chains.

 Install the chains on the front tires.

 Retighten the chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).

Tire chains

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.

 Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

 Install tire chains on the front tires.

 Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying

manual.

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CAUTION

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or

serious injury.

 Use tires of the specified size.

 Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

 Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-

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ified for the snow tires being used.

 Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,

and may cause death or serious injury.

 Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being

used or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.

 Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

 Avoid sudden turns and braking.

 Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-

trol is maintained.

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Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or

the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.

Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow

hitch mounted carriers.

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