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2-5. Driving information

(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how

this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your

vehicle.

Except Canada:

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your

vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

Example on your vehicle

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity

When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are

riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 845 lb. (383

kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be

as follows:

845 lb.  366 lb. = 479 lb. (383 kg  166 kg = 217 kg)

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of

388 lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be

reduced as follows:

479 lb.  388 lb. = 91 lb. (217 kg  176 kg = 41 kg)

As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants

increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount

that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In

other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an

excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus

cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on

your vehicle.

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CAUTION

■Things that must not be carried in the trunk

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

●Receptacles containing gasoline

●Aerosol cans

■Storage precautions

●Do not place anything on the package tray behind the rear seatback.

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

vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

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●Do not drive with objects on top of the instrument panel.

They may interfere with the driver’s field of view or move during sharp

acceleration or turning, thus impairing the driver’s control of the vehi-

cle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants.

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

injure someone during an accident or sudden braking.

■Capacity and distribution

●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less

than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper

loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which

may cause death or serious injury.

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Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,

towing capacity and cargo capacity.

■ Total load capacity: 845 lb. (383 kg)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,

cargo and luggage.

■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants

whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.

Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,

do not exceed the total load capacity.

■ Towing capacity (Canada): 700 lb. (318 kg)

Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer

weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.

■ Towing capacity (except Canada):

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

■ Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the

weight and the number of occupants.

■Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information

label. (P. 246)

CAUTION

■Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and

braking ability, resulting in 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

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• Engine coolant

• Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-

ity of battery electrolyte.

● 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 move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-

mission) or to 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the

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

from being released.

Regulations on the use of snow 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.

● Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains, with the exception of

radial cable chains or V-bar type chains.

• Install the chains on the front tires.

• Refer to the explanation that comes with the tire chains for

installation instructions.

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

■Snow chain installation

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 only. Do not install tire chains on the

rear tires.

●Install the tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible.

●Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying

instructions.

●If wheel ornaments are used, they will be scratched by the chain band,

so remove the ornaments before putting on the chains. (P. 305)

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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 size specified for your vehicle.

●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

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●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h) regardless of the type of

snow tires being used.

●Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.

■Driving with snow 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 30 mph (50 km/h), 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.

NOTICE

■Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota dealers or

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-

tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

■Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted.

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