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SECTION

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

4

If your vehicle will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

If your engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

If you cannot increase engine speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

If your vehicle becomes stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405

If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405

If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever . . . . . . . . 410

If you lose your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411

If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411

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If your vehicle will not start—

(a) Simple checks

(b) Starting a flooded engine

Before making these checks, make sure

you have followed the correct starting pro-

cedure given in “How to start the engine”

on page 370 in Section 3 and that you

have sufficient fuel. Also, check whether

the other keys will start the engine. If

they work, your key may be broken. Have

the key checked at your Toyota dealer. If

none of your keys work, there may be a

malfunction in the immobilizer system. Call

your Toyota dealer. (See “Keys” on page

12 in Section 1−2.)

If the engine will not start, your engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking.

NOTICE

Do not pull− or push−start the ve-

hicle. It may damage the vehicle or

If this happens, turn the engine switch to

“START” with the accelerator pedal fully

depressed, and hold the engine switch at

this position for about 30 seconds. Then

the cranking hold function stops cranking

automatically, and you can try starting the

engine with your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

cause

a

collision when the engine

starts. Also the three−way catalytic

converter may overheat and become a

fire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normal

speed but will not start—

If the engine does not start, wait a few

minutes and try again.

1. Turn the engine switch to “ACC” or

“LOCK” and try starting the engine

again.

If the engine is not turning over or is

turning over too slowly—

If the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer

or qualified repair shop for assistance.

1. Check that the battery terminals are

tight and clean.

2. If the engine will not start, the engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded

engine” on page 390 for further instruc-

tions.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch

on the interior light.

3. If the light is out, dim or goes out

when the starter is cranked, the battery

is discharged. You may try jump start-

ing. See “(c) Jump starting” on page

391 for further instructions.

3. If the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call

dealer or qualified repair shop.

a

Toyota

If the light is O.K., but the engine still will

not start, it needs adjustment or repair.

Call

a

Toyota dealer or qualified repair

shop.

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(c) Jump starting

To avoid serious personal injury and

damage to your vehicle which might re-

sult from battery explosion, acid burns,

electrical burns, or damaged electronic

components, these instructions must be

followed precisely.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

D The gas normally produced by

a

1. If the booster battery is installed in

another vehicle, make sure the vehicles

are not touching. Turn off all unneces-

sary lights and accessories.

battery will explode if a flame or

spark is brought near. Use only

standardized jumper cables and do

not smoke or light a match while

jump starting.

When boosting, use the battery of

matching or higher quality. Any other

battery may be difficult to jump start

with.

If you are unsure about how to follow this

procedure, we strongly recommend that

you seek the help of a competent me-

chanic or towing service.

NOTICE

If jump starting is difficult, charge the

battery for several minutes.

The battery used for boosting must

be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you

are sure that the booster battery is

correct.

CAUTION

2. If required, remove all the vent plugs

from the booster and discharged batter-

ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents

on the batteries. (This helps reduce the

explosion hazard, personal injuries and

burns.)

D Batteries

contain

sulfuric

acid

which is poisonous and corrosive.

Wear protective safety glasses when

jump starting, and avoid spilling

acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-

hicle.

3. If the engine in the vehicle with the

booster battery is not running, start it

and let it run for a few minutes. During

jump starting run the engine at about

2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal

lightly depressed.

D If you should accidentally get acid

on yourself or in your eyes, remove

any contaminated clothing and flush

the affected area with water imme-

diately. Then get immediate medical

attention. If possible, continue to

apply water with a sponge or cloth

while en route to the medical office.

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Jumper cable

Discharged battery

Booster

battery

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CY40010

CY40045

Positive

terminal

(“+” mark)

Negative

terminal

(“−” mark)

Discharged battery

Booster battery

Positive terminal

(“+” mark)

Jumper cable

Connecting point for 4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE)

engine

4. Make the cable connections in the or-

der a, b, c, d.

c. Connect the clamp of the negative

(black) jumper cable to the negative (−)

terminal on the booster battery.

a. Connect the clamp of the positive

(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)

terminal on the discharged battery.

d. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the negative (black) jumper cable to

a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic

point of the vehicle with the discharged

battery.

b. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the positive (red) jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal on the booster

battery.

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The recommended connecting points

are shown in the following illustrations:

Connecting point for 4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE)

engine

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If your engine stalls while

driving

Do not connect the cable to or near

any part that moves when the engine

is cranked.

9. If removed, replace all the battery vent

plugs.

If your engine stalls while driving...

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

If the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent (for example, lights left on),

you should have it checked at your Toyota

dealer.

CAUTION

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Turn the engine switch to “ACC” or

“LOCK”, and try starting the engine

again.

When making the connections, to

avoid serious injury, do not lean over

the battery or accidentally let the

jumper cables or clamps touch any-

thing except the correct battery termi-

nals or the ground.

If the first start attempt is not success-

ful...

Check that the clamp on the jumper

cables are tight. Recharge the discharged

battery with the jumper cables connected

for several minutes and restart your en-

gine in the normal way.

If the engine will not start, see “If your

vehicle will not start” on page 390 in this

Section.

5. Charge the discharged battery with the

jumper cables connected for approxi-

mately 5 minutes. At this time, run the

engine in the vehicle with the booster

battery at about 2000 rpm with the ac-

celerator pedal lightly depressed.

CAUTION

If the another attempt is not successful,

the battery may be depleted. Have it ch-

ecked at your Toyota dealer.

If the engine is not running, the pow-

er assist for the brakes and steering

will not work so steering and braking

will be much harder than usual.

6. Start your engine in the normal way.

After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm

for several minutes with the accelerator

pedal lightly depressed.

7. Carefully disconnect the cables in the

exact reverse order: the negative cable

and then the positive cable.

8. Carefully dispose of the battery cover

cloths—they may now contain sulfuric

acid.

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If you cannot increase engine

speed

If your vehicle overheats

If engine speed does not increase when

the accelerator pedal is depressed, there

may be a problem somewhere in the elec-

tronic throttle control system.

If your engine coolant temperature

gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-

perience a loss of power, or if you hear

a loud knocking or pinging noise, the

engine has probably overheated. You

should follow this procedure...

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the

radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.

However, note that water draining from

the air conditioning is normal if it has

been used.

At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-

er, if you depress the accelerator pedal

more firmly and slowly, you can drive your

vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle

checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

CAUTION

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-

hicle and turn on your emergency

flashers. Put the transmission in “P”

and apply the parking brake. Turn off

the air conditioning if it is being used.

When the engine is running, keep

hands and clothing away from the

moving fan and engine drive belts.

Even if the abnormality of the electronic

throttle control system is corrected during

low speed driving, the system may not be

recovered until the engine is stopped and

the engine switch is turned to the “ACC”

or “LOCK” position.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the

radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.

Wait until the steam subsides before

opening the hood. If there is no coolant

boiling over or steam, leave the engine

running.

4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the

coolant is leaking, stop the engine im-

mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as-

sistance.

5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. and

there are no obvious leaks, you may

help the engine cool down more quickly

by running it at about 1500 rpm for a

few minutes with the accelerator pedal

lightly depressed.

CAUTION

Be especially careful to prevent erro-

neous pedal operation.

To help avoid personal injury, keep

the hood closed until there is no

steam. Escaping steam or coolant is

a sign of very high pressure.

6. Check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry,

add coolant to the reservoir while the

engine is running. Fill it about half full.

For the coolant type, see “Coolant type

selection” on page 438 in Section 7−2.

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If you have a flat tire—

1. Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

tiously off the road to a safe place

well away from the traffic. Avoid

stopping on the center divider of

a highway. Park on a level spot

with firm ground.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the radiator

cap when the engine and radiator are

hot. Serious injury could result from

scalding hot fluid and steam blown

out under pressure.

When jacking, be sure to observe

the following to reduce the possi-

bility of death or serious injury:

D Follow jacking instructions.

2. Stop the engine and turn on your

emergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and

put the transmission in “P”.

4. Have everyone get out of the ve-

hicle on the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions

thoroughly.

D Do not put any part of your

body under the vehicle sup-

ported by the jack. Otherwise,

personal injury may occur.

D Do not start or run the engine

while your vehicle is supported

by the jack.

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm

ground, firmly set the parking

brake and put the transmission

in “P”. Block the wheel diago-

nally opposite to the one being

changed if necessary.

7. After the engine coolant temperature

has cooled to normal, again check the

coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-

sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-

ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the

system. You should have it checked as

soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

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—Required tools and spare

tire

NOTICE

D Make sure to set the jack prop-

erly in the jack point. Raising

the vehicle with jack improper-

ly positioned will damage the

vehicle or may allow the ve-

hicle to fall off the jack and

cause death or serious injury.

D Never get under the vehicle

when the vehicle is supported

by the jack alone.

z Do not continue driving with

a deflated tire. Driving even a

short distance can damage a

tire and wheel beyond repair.

z Vehicles with rear height con-

trol air suspension: When

jacking up or installing the

tire chains, be sure to turn

off the rear height control

and stop the engine. Other-

wise, the vehicle height may

change in the automatic lev-

eling function, resulting in

accident.

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D Use the jack only for lifting

your vehicle during wheel

changing.

1. Get the required tools and

spare tire.

D Do not raise the vehicle with

1. Tool bag

2. Jack

To prepare yourself for an emergency,

you should familiarize yourself with

the use of the jack, each of the tools

and their storage locations.

When storing the tool bag, make sure

it is securely held by the tightening

strap.

someone in the vehicle.

D When raising the vehicle, do

not place any objects on top

of or underneath the jack.

D Raise the vehicle only high

enough to remove and change

the tire.

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CY40050

CY40052

Turn the jack joint by hand.

To remove: Turn the joint in direction

1 until the jack is free.

To store: Turn the joint in direction 2

until the jack is firmly secured to pre-

vent it flying forward during a collision

or sudden braking.

To remove the spare tire under the

luggage compartment:

1. Put a jack handle and jack handle

extensions together as shown in

the illustration.

When connecting the jack handle ex-

tensions, use the jack handle to tight-

en the square head bolt. Make sure

that the bolt fits into the depression

on the joint.

When connecting the jack handle ex-

tension with the jack handle, tighten

the round head bolt by hand.

1. Jack handle extensions

2. Jack handle

NOTICE

Tighten the square head bolt

securely. Otherwise, the exten-

sion may come off and it may

damage the paint or vehicle

body.

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—Blocking the wheel

—Removing wheel ornament

CY40020

CY40047

CY40011

2. Insert the end of the jack handle

extension into the lowering screw

and turn it counterclockwise with

the handle.

2. Block the wheel diagonally op-

posite the flat tire to keep the

vehicle from rolling when it is

jacked up.

3. Remove the wheel ornament.

Pry off the wheel ornament, using the

beveled end of the wheel nut wrench

as shown.

3. After the tire is lowered completely

to the ground, remove the holding

bracket.

When storing the spare tire, put it in

place with the outer side of the wheel

facing up. Then secure the tire, taking

care that the tire goes straight up

without catching on any other part, to

prevent it from flying forward during

a collision or sudden braking.

When blocking the wheel, place a

wheel block in front of one of the front

wheels or behind one of the rear

wheels.

CAUTION

Do not try to pull off the orna-

ment by hand. Take due care in

handling the ornament to avoid

unexpected personal injury.

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—Loosening wheel nuts

CY40021

—Positioning the jack

CAUTION

Never use oil or grease on the

bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose

and the wheels may fall off,

which could cause a serious ac-

cident.

CY40059

Rear

Front

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before

raising the vehicle.

Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise

to loosen. To get maximum leverage,

fit the wrench to the nut so that the

handle is on the right side, as shown

above. Grab the wrench near the end

of the handle and pull up on the han-

dle. Be careful that the wrench does

not slip off the nut.

5. Position the jack at the correct

jack point as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on

a level and solid place.

JACK POINTS:

Front—Under the frame side rail

Rear—Under the rear axle housing

Do not remove the nuts yet—just un-

screw them about one−half turn.

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—Raising your vehicle

CY40051

CY40052

CY40054

Front of

vehicle

Put a jack handle, jack handle exten-

sions and jack handle end together

as shown in the illustration.

1. Jack handle end

2. Jack handle extensions

3. Jack handle

When connecting the jack handle ex-

tension(s) and jack handle end, use

the jack handle to tighten the square

head bolt. Make sure that the bolt fits

into the depression on the joint.

When connecting the jack handle ex-

tension with the jack handle, tighten

the round head bolt by hand.

6. After making sure that no one

is in the vehicle, as the jack

touches the vehicle and begins

to fit, double−check that it is

properly positioned.

Rear side only—

When positioning the jack under the

rear axle housing, make sure the

groove on the top of the jack fits with

the rear axle housing.

NOTICE

Tighten the square head bolt

securely. Otherwise, the exten-

sion may come off and it may

damage the paint or vehicle

body.

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—Changing wheels

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when

the vehicle is supported by the

jack alone.

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CY40022

7. Raise the vehicle high enough

so that the spare tire can be

installed.

Remember you will need more ground

clearance when putting on the spare

tire than when removing the flat tire.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack

handle end into the jack (it is a loose

fit) and turn it clockwise with the han-

dle.

8. Remove the wheel nuts and

change tires.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put it

aside.

Roll the spare wheel into position and

align the holes in the wheel with the

bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get

at least the top bolt started through

its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it

back over the other bolts.

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—Reinstalling wheel nuts

CAUTION

Never use oil or grease on the

bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead

to overtightening the nuts and

damaging the bolts. The nuts

may loose and the wheels may

fall off, which could cause a seri-

ous accident. If there is oil or

grease on any bolt or nut, clean

it.

CY40023

CY40024

Before putting on wheels, remove any

corrosion on the mounting surfaces

with a wire brush or such. Installation

of wheels without good metal−to−met-

al contact at the mounting surface can

cause wheel nuts to loosen and

eventually cause a wheel to come off

while driving.

9. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin-

ger tight.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end

inward) and tighten them as much as

you can by hand. Press back on the

tire back and see if you can tighten

them more.

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—Lowering your vehicle

—Reinstalling wheel ornament

CY40026

CAUTION

D When lowering the vehicle,

make sure all portions of your

body and all other persons

around will not be injured as

the vehicle is lowered to the

ground.

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D Have the wheel nuts tightened

with torque wrench to 110 N·m

(11.5 kgf·m, 83 ft·lbf), as soon

as possible after changing

wheels. Otherwise, the nuts

may loosen and the wheels

may fall off, which could cause

a serious accident.

10.Lower the vehicle completely

and tighten the wheel nuts.

Turn the jack handle extension coun-

terclockwise with handle to lower the

vehicle.

11.Reinstall the wheel ornament.

Put the wheel ornament into position

and then tap it firmly with the side or

heel of your hand to snap it into place.

Use only the wheel nut wrench and

turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts.

Do not use other tools or any addition-

al leverage other than your hands,

such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.

Make sure the wrench is securely en-

gaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in

the order shown. Repeat the process

until all the nuts are tight.

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—After changing wheels

12.Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

CAUTION

Adjust the air pressure to the specifi-

cation designated on page 467 in

Section 8. If the pressure is lower,

drive slowly to the nearest service

station and fill to the correct pressure.

Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla-

tion valve cap as dirt and moisture

could get into the valve core and

possibly cause air leakage. If the cap

is missing, have a new one put on as

soon as possible.

D Take due care in handling the

ornament to avoid unexpected

personal injury.

D Do not attach a heavily dam-

aged plastic wheel ornament.

It may fly off the wheel and

cause accidents while the ve-

hicle is moving.

Before driving, make sure all the

tools, jack and flat tire are se-

curely in place in their storage

location to reduce the possibility

of personal injury during a colli-

sion or sudden braking.

13.Restow all the tools, jack and

flat tire securely.

As soon after changing wheels as

possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the

torque specified on page 467 in Sec-

tion 8 with a torque wrench. Have a

technician repair the flat tire.

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If your vehicle needs to be

towed—

If your vehicle becomes stuck

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,

mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt

to rock the vehicle free by moving it

forward and backward.

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe the

following precautions to prevent dam-

age to the transmission and other

parts.

—From front

Turn off the traction control system to

become unstuck to allow the tires to

spin enough to remove the vehicle from

the obstruction. (For details, see

“Traction control system” on page 175

in Section 1−7.)

z Do not depress the accelerator ped-

al while shifting the selector lever

or before the transmission is com-

pletely shifted to forward or reverse

gear.

—From rear

CAUTION

z Do not race the engine and avoid

spinning the wheels.

Do not attempt to rock the vehicle

free by moving it forward and back-

ward if people or objects are any-

where near the vehicle. During the

rocking operation the vehicle may

suddenly move forward or backward

as it becomes unstuck, causing injury

or damage to nearby people or ob-

jects.

z If your vehicle remains stuck after

rocking the vehicle several times,

consider other ways such as tow-

ing.

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(b) Using flat bed truck

Two−wheel drive models

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If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice. In consultation with them, have

your vehicle towed using either (a) or

(b).

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

Use a safety chain system for all towing,

and abide by the state/provincial and local

laws. The wheels and axle on the ground

must be in good condition. If they are

damaged, use a towing dolly.

Only when you cannot receive a towing

service from

a

Toyota dealer or

CAUTION

commercial tow truck service, tow your

vehicle carefully in accordance with the

instructions given in “—Emergency

towing” on page 408 in this Section.

Vehicles with rear height control air

suspension: When your vehicle is

towed, put the vehicle height in the

“N” (normal) mode and push the

“HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch to

turn off the rear height control air

suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle

height may be changed in the auto-

matic leveling function, resulting in

accident. For details, see “Rear

height control air suspension” on

page 191 in Section 1−7.

—From rear

Proper equipment will help ensure that

your vehicle is not damaged while being

towed. Commercial operators are generally

aware of the state/provincial and local

laws pertaining to towing.

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Your vehicle can be damaged if it is

towed incorrectly. Although most operators

know the correct procedure, it is possible

to make a mistake. To avoid damage to

your vehicle, make sure the following pre-

cautions are observed. If necessary, show

this page to the tow truck driver.

(b) Using flat bed truck

Four−wheel drive models

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Two−wheel drive models—

Four−wheel drive models—

NOTICE

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

z When lifting wheels, take care to

ensure adequate ground clearance

for towing at the opposite end of

the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the

bumper and/or underbody of the

towed vehicle will be damaged dur-

ing towing.

From front—Use a towing dolly under the

rear wheels.

FULL−TIME

MODELS

FOUR

WHEEL

DRIVE

Use a towing dolly under the wheels not

lifted by the truck.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle from the front

with the rear wheels on the ground,

as this may cause serious damage to

the transmission.

MULTI−MODE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE

MODELS

z Do not tow with the key removed or

in the “LOCK” position when tow-

ing from the rear without a towing

dolly. The steering lock mechanism

is not strong enough to hold the

front wheels straight.

From front—Use a towing dolly under the

rear wheels.

From rear—Place the engine switch in the

“ACC” position.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle from the front

with the rear wheels on the ground,

as this may cause serious damage to

the transmission.

NOTICE

(b) Using flat bed truck

z When lifting wheels, take care to

ensure adequate ground clearance

for towing at the opposite end of

the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the

bumper and/or underbody of the

towed vehicle will be damaged dur-

ing towing.

From rear—We recommend using a tow-

ing dolly under the front wheels. If you do

not use a towing dolly, place the engine

switch in the “ACC” position, put the

transmission in “N” and the multi−mode

control switch knob in “H2”.

z Do not tow with the key removed or

in the “LOCK” position, as the

steering lock mechanism is not

strong enough to hold the front

wheels straight while towing.

(b) Using flat bed truck

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—Emergency towing

NOTICE

(c) Towing with sling

type truck

z Only use specified towing eyelet;

otherwise your vehicle may be dam-

aged.

z Never tow a vehicle from the rear

with four wheels on the ground.

This may cause serious damage to

the transmission.

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A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

it and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done only

on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

wheels, axles, drive train, steering and

brakes must all be in good condition.

All models—

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice.

(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-

rarily towed by a cable or chain se-

cured to one of the emergency towing

eyelets under the front of the vehicle.

Use extreme caution when towing the

vehicles.

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-

ther from the front or rear. This may

cause body damage.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing ve-

hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which would place

excessive stress on the emergency

towing eyelet and towing cable or

chain. The eyelet and towing cable or

chain may break and cause serious

injury or damage.

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—Emergency towing eyelet

precautions

D Before emergency towing, check that

the eyelet is not broken or damaged

and that the installation bolts are not

loose.

NOTICE

CAUTION

Use only a cable or chain specifically

intended for use in towing vehicles.

Securely fasten the cable or chain to

the towing eyelet provided.

If the emergency towing eyelet is

used to get out when your vehicle

becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-

er condition from which the vehicle

cannot be driven out under its own

power, make sure to observe the pre-

cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,

excessive stress will be put on the

eyelet and the towing cable or chain

may break, causing serious injury or

damage.

D Fasten the towing cable or chain se-

curely to the eyelet.

D Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady

Before towing, release the parking brake

and put the transmission in “N”. The en-

gine switch must be in “ACC” (engine off)

or “ON” (engine running).

and even force.

D To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not

pull from the side or at

a

vertical

angle. Always pull straight ahead.

Four−wheel drive models—On multi−mode

four−wheel drive models, put the multi−

mode control switch knob in “H2”. On full−

time four−wheel drive models, unlock the

center differential.

D If the towing vehicle can hardly

move, do not forcibly continue the

towing. Contact your Toyota dealer

or a commercial tow truck service

for assistance.

CAUTION

D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

as possible.

If the engine is not running, the pow-

er assist for the brakes and steering

will not work so steering and braking

will be much harder than usual.

D Keep away from the vehicle during

towing.

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—Tips for towing a stuck

vehicle

If you cannot shift automatic

transmission selector lever

The following methods are effective to

get out when your vehicle is struck in

mud, sand or other condition from

which the vehicle cannot be driven out

under its own power. Use extreme cau-

tion when towing vehicles. In addition,

keep away from the vehicles and towing

cable or chain when towing.

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D Remove the soil and sand in the front

and the back of the tires.

D Place a stone or wood under the tires.

If you cannot shift the selector lever

out of the “P” position to other posi-

tions even though the brake pedal is

depressed, use the shift lock override

button as follows:

3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent

into the hole to push down the shift

lock override button. You can shift

out of the “P” position only while

pushing the button.

1. Turn the engine switch to the

“LOCK” position. Make sure the

parking brake is set.

4. Shift into the “N” position.

5. Insert the cover.

6. Start the engine. For your safety,

keep the brake pedal depressed.

2. Pry up the cover with

screwdriver or equivalent.

a

flathead

Be sure to have the system checked by

your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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If you lose your wireless

remote control transmitter

If you lose your keys

You can purchase a new key at your

Toyota dealer if you can give them the

key number and master key.

Please contact your nearest Toyota

dealer and you can purchase

a

new

wireless remote control transmitter.

Even if you lose only one key, contact

your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If

you lose all your master keys, you cannot

make new keys; the whole engine immobi-

lizer system must be replaced.

Have the registered identification numbers

of your transmitters deleted from your ve-

hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible to avoid the possibility of theft or

an accident. Then, have the identification

number of your new transmitter registered.

At the same time, you must bring all of

the remaining transmitters to have them

registered again as well.

See the suggestion given in “Keys” on

page 12 in Section 1−2.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle and

you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota

dealers can still open the door for you,

using their special tools. If you must

break

a

window to get in, we suggest

breaking the smallest side window be-

cause it is the least expensive to replace.

Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from

the glass.

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