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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs

to be towed

Towing with a wheel-lift

type truck

 From the front

If towing is necessary, we

recommend having your

vehicle towed by your Toy-

ota dealer or commercial

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.

Use a towing dolly under the

rear wheels.

 From the rear

Situations when it is nec-

essary to contact dealers

before towing

The following may indicate a

problem with your transmission.

Contact your Toyota dealer or

commercial towing service

before towing.

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Use a towing dolly under the

front wheels.

 The engine is running but the

vehicle does not move.

WARNING

 The vehicle makes an abnor-

mal sound.

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

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 4WD models

WARNING

Be sure to transport the vehicle

with all four wheels raised off the

ground. If the vehicle is towed

with the tires contacting the

ground, the drivetrain or related

parts may be damaged, the vehi-

cle may fly off the truck.

■When towing the vehicle

 2WD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle

with all four wheels raised off the

ground. If the vehicle is towed

with the tires contacting the

ground, the drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged or an acci-

dent may occur due to a change

in direction of the vehicle.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the

vehicle when towing using a

wheel-lift type truck

●Do not tow the vehicle from the

rear when the engine switch is

off.

●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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axles, steering and brakes must

be in good condition.

NOTICE

■Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck

to prevent body damage.

Emergency towing proce-

dure

1 Securely attach cables or

chains to the towing hooks.

Take care not to damage the vehi-

cle body.

Using a flatbed truck

When using a flat-bed truck to

transport the vehicle, use tire

strapping belts. Refer to the

owner’s manual of the flat-bed

truck for the tire strapping

method.

2 Enter the vehicle being towed

and start the engine.

In order to suppress vehicle

movement during transporta-

tion, set the parking brake and

turn the engine switch off.

If the engine does not start, turn the

engine switch to ON.

3 Vehicles with part-time 4WD:

Put the front-wheel drive con-

trol switch in “2H”.

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Vehicles with full-time 4WD:

Put the four-wheel drive con-

trol switch in “H4F”.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in

an emergency, your vehicle may

be temporarily towed using

cables or chains secured to the

emergency towing eyelets. This

should only be attempted on

hard surfaced roads for at most

50 miles (80 km) at under 18

mph (30 km/h).

4 Shift the shift lever to N and

release the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (P.228)

When the shift lever cannot be

shifted: P.224

■While towing

If the engine is not running, the

power assist for the brakes and

steering will not function, making

steering and braking more difficult.

A driver must be in the vehicle to

steer and operate the brakes.

The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,

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If you think something

WARNING

is wrong

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result

in death or serious injury.

If you notice any of the fol-

lowing symptoms, your

vehicle probably needs

adjustment or repair. Con-

tact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

■While towing

●When towing using cables or

chains, avoid sudden starts, etc.

which place excessive stress on

the towing eyelets, cables or

chains. The towing eyelets,

cables or chains may become

damaged, broken debris may hit

people, and cause serious dam-

age.

Visible symptoms

 Fluid leaks under the vehicle.

(Water dripping from the air

conditioning after use is nor-

mal.)

●Do not turn the engine switch

off. There is a possibility that the

steering wheel is locked and

cannot be operated.

 Flat-looking tires or uneven

NOTICE

tire wear

■To prevent damage to the

vehicle during emergency

towing

 Engine coolant temperature

gauge continually points

higher than normal.

Do not secure cables or chains to

the suspension components.

 Voltmeter continually points

■When towing a vehicle

equipped with a Stop & Start

system

higher or lower than normal.

 Engine oil pressure gauge

continually points lower than

normal.

If it is necessary to tow the vehicle

with all 4 wheels on the ground,

perform the following procedure

before towing the vehicle, in order

to protect the system.

Turn the engine switch to OFF

and then start the engine or turn

the engine switch to ON.

 Automatic transmission fluid

temperature warning mes-

sage is displayed

Audible symptoms

 Changes in exhaust sound

 Excessive tire squeal when

cornering

 Strange noises related to the

suspension system

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 Pinging or other noises

Fuel pump shut off

system

related to the engine

Operational symptoms

To minimize the risk of fuel

leakage when the engine

stalls or when an airbag

inflates upon collision, the

fuel pump shut off system

stops supply of fuel to the

engine.

 Engine misses, stumbling or

running roughly

 Appreciable loss of power

 Vehicle pulls heavily to one

side when braking

 Vehicle pulls heavily to one

side when driving on a level

road

Restarting the engine

Follow the procedure below to

restart the engine after the sys-

tem is activated.

 Loss of brake effectiveness,

spongy feeling, pedal almost

touches the floor

1 Turn the engine switch to

ACC or OFF.

2 Restart the engine.

NOTICE

■Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the

vehicle.

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If you find that fuel has leaked

onto the ground, the fuel system

has been damaged and is in need

of repair. Do not restart the

engine.

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If a w arning light turns on or a w arning buzzer

sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning

lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but

then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-

tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

■ Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that:

The brake fluid level is low; or

The brake system is malfunctioning

(U.S.A.)

or

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-

cle may be dangerous.

(Red)

(Canada)

■ Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

(Yellow)

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

■ High coolant temperature warning light^*(warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is overheat-

ing

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (P.612)

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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

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■ Charging system warning light^*(warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■ Low engine oil pressure warning light^*(warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■ Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:

The electronic engine control system;

The electronic throttle control system; or

The emission control system

(U.S.A.)

or

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

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(Canada)

■ SRS warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:

The SRS airbag system; or

The seat belt pretensioner system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

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■ ABS warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:

The ABS; or

The brake assist system

(U.S.A.)

or

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Canada)

■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning

buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-

ing) system

(Red)

or

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Yellow)

■ PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability

Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-

minate.

■ LDA indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

(Yellow)

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■ LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

(Yellow)

■ Driving assist information indicator

Warning light Details/Actions

The following systems may be malfunctioning.

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or

disabled.

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)

RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

When towing another vehicle.

 P.308

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■ PDA indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive driving

assist).

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

(Yellow)

■ Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control.

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

(Yellow)

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■ Cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

(Yellow)

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control.

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

■ Stop & Start cancel indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Flashes)

(if equipped)

■ Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist func-

tion

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:

(if equipped)

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-

bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. (P.590)

■ Slip indicator light

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:

The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;

The TRAC system;

The hill-start assist control system;

Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped);

Crawl Control (if equipped); or

The downhill assist control system (if equipped)

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

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■ Inappropriate pedal operation warning light^*(warning buzzer)

Warning light Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:

Brake Override System is malfunctioning

Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning

Drive-Start Control is operating

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

When a buzzer does not sound:

Brake Override System is operating.

 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■ Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Flashes)

■ Parking brake indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

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It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or

released

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

 Operate the parking brake switch once again.

or

This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.

If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released,

the system is operating normally.

(Flashes)

(Canada)

■ Center differential lock indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the center differential lock system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

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■ Rear differential lock indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

■ High speed four-wheel drive indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Yellow)

(If equipped)

■ Low speed four-wheel drive indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

■ Tire pressure warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1

minute:

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

When the light comes on:

Low tire inflation pressure such as

Natural causes

Flat tire

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (P.584)

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■ Low fuel level warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.8 gal. (10.8

L, 2.3 Imp. gal.) or less

 Refuel the vehicle.

■ Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-

ing buzzer)^*

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat

belts

 Fasten the seat belt.

If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front

passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to

make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

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: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or

her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the

buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds inter-

mittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain

speed.

Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front

passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is

unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time

after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

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■ Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)^*

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts

 Fasten the seat belt.

*

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear

passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is

unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time,

after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a

certain speed.

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■ Trailer brake warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:

Trailer brake control system; or

Trailer connector circuit

(If equipped)  Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

front passenger’s seat belt preten-

sioner and force limiter

■Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not

be heard due to being in a noisy

location or audio sound.

●SRS airbags

●SRS system related wiring har-

nesses and power sources

■Front passenger detection sen-

sor, seat belt reminder and

warning buzzer

■If the malfunction indicator

lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●If luggage is placed on the front

passenger seat, the front passen-

ger detection sensor may cause

the warning light to flash and the

warning buzzer to sound even if a

passenger is not sitting in the

seat.

●Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several

driving trips.

If the light does not go off even after

several trips, contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

●If a cushion is placed on the seat,

the sensor may not detect a pas-

senger, and the warning light may

not operate properly.

■SRS warning light

■Electric power steering system

warning light (warning buzzer)

This warning light indicates prob-

lems with the following:

When the battery charge becomes

insufficient or the voltage temporar-

ily drops, the electric power steering

system warning light may come on

and the warning buzzer may sound.

●Airbag sensor assembly

●Front impact sensors

●Side impact sensors (front door)

●Side impact sensors (rear)

■When the tire pressure warning

light comes on

●Front passenger occupant classifi-

cation sensors

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is

punctured.

●Driver’s seat position sensor

●Driver’s seat belt buckle switch

If a tire is punctured: P.593

●Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the engine switch off then turn

it to ON. Check if the tire pressure

warning light comes on or blinks.

●SRS warning light

●“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

●“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

●Driver’s seat belt pretensioner,

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 If the tire pressure warning light

WARNING

blinks for approximately 1 minute

then stays on

■If both the ABS and the brake

system warning lights remain

on

There may be a malfunction in the

tire pressure warning system. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer immediately.

Stop your vehicle in a safe place

immediately and contact your Toy-

ota dealer.

 If the tire pressure warning light

comes on

The vehicle will become

extremely unstable during brak-

ing, and the ABS system may fail,

which could cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

1 After the temperature of the tires

has lowered sufficiently, check

the inflation pressure of each tire

and adjust them to the specified

level.

2 If the warning light does not turn

off even after several minutes

have elapsed, check that the

inflation pressure of each tire is

at the specified level and perform

initialization. (P.544)

■When the electric power

steering system warning light

comes on

When the light comes on yellow,

the assist to the power steering is

restricted. When the light comes

on red, the assist to the power

steering is lost and handling oper-

ations of the steering wheel

■The tire pressure warning light

may come on due to natural

causes

become extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations

are heavier than usual, grip the

steering wheel firmly and operate

it using more force than usual.

The tire pressure warning light may

come on due to natural causes such

as natural air leaks and tire inflation

pressure changes caused by tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the

tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■If the tire pressure warning

light comes on

Be sure to observe the following

precautions.

Failure to do so could cause a

loss of vehicle control and result

in death or serious injury.

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■When a tire is replaced with a

spare tire

The temporary spare tire is not

equipped with the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter. If a

tire goes flat, the tire pressure warn-

ing light will not turn off even though

the flat tire is replaced with the tem-

porary spare tire.

●Stop your vehicle in a safe place

as soon as possible.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure

immediately.

Replace the temporary spare tire

with the repaired tire and adjust the

proper tire inflation pressure. The

tire pressure warning light will turn

off after several minutes.

●If the tire pressure warning light

comes on even after tire infla-

tion pressure adjustment, it is

probable that you have a flat

tire. Check the tires. If a tire is

flat, change it with the spare tire

and have the flat tire repaired by

the nearest Toyota dealer.

■Conditions that the tire pres-

sure warning system may not

function properly

P.543

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Please note that the TPMS (tire

WARNING

pressure warning system) is not a

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s

responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-infla-

tion has not reached the level to

trigger illumination of the TPMS

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light).

●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and

braking.

If the vehicle tires deteriorate,

you could lose control of the

steering wheel or the brakes.

■If a blowout or sudden air

leakage should occur

The tire pressure warning system

may not activate immediately.

Your vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly.

The TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pres-

sure telltale (tire pressure warning

light). When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash

for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will con-

tinue upon subsequent vehicle

start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tion exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the sys-

tem may not be able to detect or

signal low tire pressure as

■Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire

inflation pressure label (tire and

load information label). (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size

than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load infor-

mation label], you should deter-

mine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS-tire pressure warning sys-

tem) that illuminates a low tire

pressure telltale (tire pressure

warning light) when one or more

of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your

tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pres-

sure. Driving on a significantly

under-inflated tire causes the tire

to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Under-inflation also

intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-

tem) malfunctions may occur for a

variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or

alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS

(tire pressure warning system)

from functioning properly. Always

check the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow

the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) to continue to function

properly.

reduces fuel efficiency and tire

tread life, and may affect the vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping ability.

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If a warning message

is displayed

NOTICE

■To ensure the tire pressure

warning system operates

properly

The multi-information dis-

play shows warnings of

system malfunctions, incor-

rectly performed opera-

tions, and messages that

indicate a need for mainte-

nance. When a message is

shown, perform the correc-

tion procedure appropriate

to the message.

Do not install tires with different

specifications or manufactures as

the tire pressure warning system

may not operate properly.

Additionally, if a warning

light comes on or flashes at

the same time that a warn-

ing message is displayed,

take the appropriate correc-

tive action for the warning

light. (P.576)

If a warning message is dis-

played again after the

appropriate actions have

been performed, contact

your Toyota dealer.

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■Warning messages

The warning messages explained

below may differ from the actual

messages according to operation

conditions and vehicle specifica-

tions.

■If a message about an operation

is displayed

●If a message about an operation

of the accelerator pedal or brake

pedal is displayed

A warning message about an opera-

tion of the brake pedal may be

shown while the driving assist sys-

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tems such as PCS (Pre-Collision

system) or the dynamic radar cruise

control is operating. If a warning

message is shown, be sure to

decelerate the vehicle or follow an

instruction shown on the multi-infor-

mation display.

■If a message that indicates the

need for visiting your Toyota

dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the

multi-information display is malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■If a message that indicates the

need for referring to Owner’s

Manual is displayed

●A warning message is shown

when Brake Override System

operates. (P.194)

●A warning message is shown

when Drive-Start Control

(P.199) operates. Follow the

instructions on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●If “Engine Coolant Temp High

Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s

Manual” is shown, follow the

instructions (P.612).

●If the following messages are

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a

safe place and contact your Toy-

ota dealer. Continuing to drive the

vehicle may be dangerous.

• “Transmission Oil Temp High Stop

in a Safe Place and See Owner’s

Manual”

●If a message about an operation

of the engine switch is displayed

An instruction for operation of the

engine switch is shown when the

incorrect procedure for starting the

engine is performed or the engine

switch is operated incorrectly. Fol-

low the instructions shown on the

multi-information display to operate

the engine switch again.

• “Smart Key System malfunction

See owner’s manual”

●If the following messages are

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion.

Immediately have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• “Oil pressure low Stop in a safe

place See owner’s manual”

• “Braking Power Low Stop in a

Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”

●If a message about a shift lever

operation is displayed

To prevent the shift lever from being

operated incorrectly or the vehicle

from moving unexpectedly, a mes-

sage that requires shifting the shift

lever may be shown on the multi-

information display. In that case, fol-

low the instruction of the message

and shift the shift lever.

■If “Shift to P Before Exiting

Vehicle” is displayed

Message is displayed when the

driver’s door is opened without turn-

ing the engine switch to OFF with

the shift lever in any position other

than P.

●If a message or image about an

open/close state of a part or

replenishment of a consumable is

displayed

Shift the shift lever to P.

Confirm the part indicated by the

multi-information display or a warn-

ing light, and then perform the cop-

ing method such as closing the

open door or replenishing a con-

sumable.

■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve

Battery” is displayed

Power was turned off due to the

automatic power off function.

Next time when starting the engine,

increase the engine speed slightly

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

and maintain that level for approxi- vehicle.

mately 5 minutes to recharge the

battery.

■If “Maintenance Required Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed

■If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played

Indicates that all maintenance is

required to correspond to the driven

distance on the maintenance sched-

The following systems may be mal-

functioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

*

ule .

Comes on approximately 5000

miles (8000 km) after the message

has been reset. (The indicator will

not work properly unless the mes-

sage has been reset.)

●The LED headlight system

●AHB (Automatic High Beam)

Perform the necessary mainte-

nance. Please reset the message

after the maintenance is performed.

(P.521)

■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level may be low.

Check the level of the engine oil,

and add engine oil if necessary

(P.531). This message may be

displayed if the vehicle is stopped

on a slope. Move the vehicle to a

level surface and check if the mes-

sage disappears.

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s

Manual Supplement” for the main-

tenance interval applicable to your

vehicle.

■If “Engine Maintenance

Required Visit Your Dealer” is

displayed

■If “Engine Stopped Steering

Power Low” is displayed

This message is displayed if the

engine is stopped while driving.

The engine or an engine component

is malfunctioning.

When steering wheel operations are

heavier than usual, grip the steering

wheel firmly and operate it using

more force than usual.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

7

■If “Oil Maintenance Required

Soon” is displayed

■If “Maintenance Required

Soon” is displayed

Indicates that the engine oil should

be scheduled to be changed.

Indicates that all maintenance

according to the driven distance on

Check the engine oil and change it if

necessary. After changing the

engine oil, make sure to reset the

message. (P.532)

*

the maintenance schedule should

be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500

miles (7200 km) after the message

has been reset.

■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is

displayed

If necessary, perform maintenance.

Please reset the message after the

maintenance is performed.

(P.521)

Indicates that the engine oil should

be changed.

Check and change the engine oil,

and oil filter by your Toyota dealer.

After changing the engine oil, make

sure to reset the message.

(P.532)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s

Manual Supplement” for the main-

tenance interval applicable to your

590

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■If “Parking Assist Unavailable

Sensor Blocked” is displayed

on the multi-information display

(if equipped)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if

equipped)

A sensor may be covered with water

drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove

the water drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc.,

from the sensor to return the system

to normal.

●

PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

Also, due to ice forming on a sensor

at low temperatures, a warning

message may be displayed or the

sensor may not be able to detect an

object. Once the ice melts, the sys-

tem will return to normal.

Alert)

Intuitive parking assist (if

equipped)

●

If a sensor is dirty, the position of the

dirty sensor will be shown on the

display.

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) (if equipped)

If an abnormality is displayed even

though there are no water drops,

ice, snow or dirt, the sensor may be

operating abnormally. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

RCD (Rear Camera Detec-

tion) (if equipped)

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■If “System Stopped See

Owner’s Manual” is displayed

■If “Parking Assist Unavailable

Low Visibility See Owner’s Man-

ual” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

Check the displayed icon, and fol-

low the following correction meth-

ods.

●

RCD (Rear Camera Detec-

tion) (if equipped)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

Dynamic radar cruise control

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if

●

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) (if equipped)

Remove any dirt or foreign matter

from the rear camera.

■If “System Malfunction Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

equipped)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Alert)

Intuitive parking assist (if

equipped)

PKSB (Parking Support

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if

equipped)

PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

●

Brake) (if equipped)

Follow the following correction

methods.

RCD (Rear Camera Detec-

tion) (if equipped)

• Using the windshield wipers,

remove the dirt or foreign matter

from the windshield.

• Check the sensors that the Toyota

Safety Sense 3.0 uses for foreign

matter covering them. Remove

them if any. (P.251)

• Using the air conditioning system,

defog the windshield.

• Vehicles with RCD (Rear Camera

Detection): Check if the back door

is open.

• Close the hood, remove any stick-

ers, etc. to clear the obstruction in

front of the front camera.

• Check the situations in which the

sensors may not operate properly,

and improve the situation if appli-

cable. (P.254, 322, 326, 333,

346, 348, 350)

■If “System Stopped Front Cam-

era Out of Temperature Range

Wait until Normal Temperature”

is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

• Check the sensors including cam-

era sensors for foreign matter cov-

ering them. Remove them if any.

(P.323)

• Check the rear bumper around the

sensors (P.317) used by the

BSM or RCTA for foreign matter

covering them. Remove them if

any.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

Dynamic radar cruise control

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if

7

When problems are solved and the

sensors are operational, this indica-

tion may disappear by itself.

■If “System Stopped Front Cam-

era Low Visibility See Owner’s

Manual” is displayed

equipped)

PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

●

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

Follow the following correction

methods.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

• If the front camera is hot, such as

after the vehicle is parked in the

sun, use the air conditioning sys-

tem to decrease the temperature

around the front camera

• If a sunshade was used when the

vehicle was parked, depending on

its type, the sunlight reflected from

592

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

the surface of the sunshade may

cause the temperature of the front

camera to become excessively

high

●

PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

Follow the following correction

methods.

• If the front camera is cold, such

after the vehicle is parked in an

extremely cold environment, use

the air conditioning system to

increase the temperature around

the front camera

• The temperature of the radar sen-

sor is outside of the operating

range. Wait for the temperature to

become appropriate.

■If “System Stopped Front Radar

In Self Calibration See Owner’s

Manual” is displayed

■If “System Stopped Front Radar

Sensor Blocked Clean Radar

Sensor” is displayed

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

Dynamic radar cruise control

PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

Dynamic radar cruise control

PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)

Follow the following correction

methods.

Follow the following correction

methods.

• Check if there is any foreign mat-

ter attached to the radar sensor or

radar sensor cover and clean

them if necessary (P.252)

• The radar sensor may be mis-

aligned and will be adjusted auto-

matically while driving. Continue

driving for a while.

• Check if there is any foreign mat-

ter attached to the radar sensor or

radar sensor cover and clean

them if necessary (P.252)

• This message may be displayed

when driving in an open area with

few nearby vehicles or structures,

such as a desert, grasslands, sub-

urbs, etc.

■If “Cruise Control Unavailable

See Owner’s Manual” is dis-

played

• The message may be cleared by

driving the vehicle in an area with

structures, vehicles, etc., nearby.

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

●Dynamic radar cruise control

●Cruise control

■If “System Stopped Front Radar

Sensor Out of Temperature

Range Wait until Normal Tem-

perature” is displayed

A message is displayed when the

driving assist switch is pushed

repeatedly.

Indicates one of the following sys-

tems is disabled.

Press the driving assist switch

quickly and firmly.

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

Dynamic radar cruise control

593

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a flat tire

Before repairing the tire

 Stop the vehicle in a safe

Your vehicle is equipped

with a spare tire. The flat tire

can be replaced with the

spare tire.

place on a hard, flat surface.

 Set the parking brake.

 Shift the shift lever to P.

 Stop the engine.

For details about tires: P.539

 Turn on the emergency flash-

ers. (P.568)

WARNING

■If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat

tire.

Driving even a short distance with

a flat tire can damage the tire and

the wheel beyond repair, which

could result in an accident.

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

■ Spare tire, jack and tools

 Vehicles without third seats

7

Spare tire

Jack

Tool bag

594

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

 Vehicles with third seats

Spare tire

Jack

Tool bag

●Do not start the engine or drive

the vehicle while the vehicle is

supported by the jack.

WARNING

■Using the tire jack

Observe the following precau-

tions.

●Do not raise the vehicle while

someone is inside.

Improper use of the tire jack may

cause the vehicle to suddenly fall

off the jack, leading to death or

serious injury.

●When raising the vehicle, do not

put an object on or under the

jack.

●Do not raise the vehicle to a

height greater than that required

to replace the tire.

●Do not use the tire jack for any

purpose other than replacing

tires or installing and removing

tire chains.

●Use a jack stand if it is neces-

sary to get under the vehicle.

●Only use the tire jack that

comes with this vehicle for

replacing a flat tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles,

and do not use other tire jacks

for replacing tires on this vehi-

cle.

●When lowering the vehicle,

make sure that there is no-one

near the vehicle. If there are

people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

■Using the jack handle

●Put the jack properly in its jack

point.

Insert the square head securely

until you hear a click to prevent

the extension parts from coming

apart unexpectedly.

●Do not put any part of your body

under the vehicle while it is sup-

ported by the jack.

595

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

3 Place the wheel nut wrench

on the wheel lock key, and

while applying pressure on

the wheel lock key, tighten

the wheel lock nut to the rec-

ommended torque.

Wheel lock nut (if

equipped)

When replacing tires on a vehi-

cle with wheel lock nuts, use the

following procedures to remove

and install the wheel lock nuts.

The wheel lock key is stored in

the glove box. Always return the

wheel lock key to its original

position after use, so that it does

not get lost. (P.593)

NOTICE

■When using a wheel lock key

(if equipped)

Do not use an impact wrench.

Using an impact wrench may

cause permanent damage to

wheel lock nut and wheel lock

key. If in doubt about wheel lock

application, contact your Toyota

dealer.

■ Removal

For ease of removal, the wheel

lock nut should always be the

first one loosened.

Taking out the jack

1 Place the wheel lock key on

top of the wheel lock nut,

turning until the wheel lock

key and wheel lock nut pat-

terns engage.

1 Remove the cover.

2 Place the wheel nut wrench

on the wheel lock key, and

while applying pressure on

the wheel lock key, loosen

the wheel lock nut.

7

■ Installation

2 Unhook the rubber strap, and

For ease of installation, the

wheel lock nut should always be

the last one tightened.

take out the jack.

1 By hand, install a wheel lock

nut on each wheel.

2 Place the wheel lock key on

top of the wheel lock nut,

turning until the wheel lock

key and wheel lock nut pat-

terns engage.

1 Loosen

596

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

2 Tighten

2 Take out the tool bag.

After using the jack, install the jack

in the exact reverse order from

which it was removed. Also, the

jack should be properly secured

using a rubber strap.

Taking out the tool bag

 Vehicles without third seats

1 Remove the cover.

Taking out the spare tire

1 Assemble the jack handle

extension as shown.

2 Take out the tool bag.

2 Remove the cover.

To protect the bodywork, place a

rag between the screwdriver and

the vehicle body as shown in the

illustration.

 Vehicles with third seats

1 Lift the deck board.

3 Insert the end of the jack

handle extension into the

597

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

lowering screw and turn it

counterclockwise.

Replacing a flat tire

1 Chock the tires.

Wheel chock

positions

Tire

Behind the rear

right-hand side

tire

Front left-hand

side

Front right-hand Behind the rear

side

left-hand side tire

4 After the tire is lowered com-

pletely to the ground, remove

the holding bracket.

In front of the

front right-hand

side tire

Rear left-hand

side

In front of the

front left-hand

side tire

Rear right-hand

side

7

2 Slightly loosen the wheel

nuts (one turn).

Vehicles with wheel locks:

Use the wheel lock key to loosen

the wheel lock.

598

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

with the rear axle housing.

3 Assemble the jack handle

extension as shown.

6 Remove all the wheel nuts

and the tire.

4 Position the jack at the cor-

When resting the tire on the

ground, place the tire so that the

wheel design faces up to avoid

scratching the wheel surface.

rect jack point as shown.

Front

Rear

WARNING

Make sure the jack is positioned on

a level and solid place.

■Replacing a flat tire

●Observe the following precau-

5 Raise the vehicle until the tire

is slightly raised off the

ground.

tions.

Failure to do so may result in seri-

ous injury:

When positioning the jack under

the rear axle housing, make sure

the groove on the top of the jack fits

• Lower the spare tire completely

to the ground before removing it

from under the vehicle.

• Do not try to remove the wheel

ornament by hand. Take due

care in handling the ornament to

avoid unexpected personal

injury.

599

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

• Do not attach a heavily dam-

WARNING

aged wheel ornament, as it may

fly off the wheel while the vehi-

cle is moving.

• Do not touch the disc wheels or

the area around the brakes

immediately after the vehicle

has been driven. After the vehi-

cle has been driven the disc

wheels and the area around the

brakes will be extremely hot.

Touching these areas with

hands, feet or other body parts

while changing a tire, etc., may

result in burns.

• When installing the wheel nuts,

be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward.

■Replacing a flat tire for vehi-

cles with power back door

In cases such as when replacing

tires, make sure to cancel the

power back door system.

(P.144) Failure to do so may

cause the back door to operate

unintentionally if the power back

door switch is accidentally

touched, resulting in hands and

fingers being caught and injured.

●Failure to follow these precau-

tions could cause the wheel

nuts to loosen and the tire to fall

off, 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. Remove any oil

or grease that has adhered

when installing the wheel nuts.

Installing the spare tire

1 Remove any dirt or foreign

matter from the wheel con-

tact surface.

• After replacing a tire, check the

tightening torque as soon as

possible.

If foreign matter is on the wheel

contact surface, the wheel nuts

may loosen while the vehicle is in

motion, causing the tire to come off.

Steel wheel: 154 ft•lbf (209 N•m,

21.3 kgf•m)

Aluminum wheel: 97 ft•lbf (131

N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)

7

• When installing a tire, only use

wheel nuts that have been spe-

cifically designed for that wheel.

• Retighten the wheel nuts within

100 miles (160 km) of driving.

• If there are any cracks or defor-

mations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the

wheel, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

2 Install the spare tire and

loosely tighten each wheel

nut by hand by approximately

the same amount.

When replacing an aluminum wheel

with a steel wheel (including a com-

pact spare tire), tighten the wheel

600

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Tighten the wheel lock using the

wheel lock key after tightening the

other wheel nuts.

nuts until the tapered portion

comes into loose contact with the

disc wheel seat

.

Tightening torque:

Steel wheel: 154 ft•lbf (209 N•m,

21.3 kgf•m)

Aluminum wheel: 97 ft•lbf (131

N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)

When replacing an aluminum wheel

with a spare aluminum wheel,

tighten the nuts until the washer of

the nut

comes into loose contact

with the disc wheel

.

Stowing the flat tire, jack

and all tools

1 Remove the center wheel

ornament by pushing from

the reverse side.

2 Lay down the tire with the

valve stem facing up and

install the holding bracket.

Turn the jack handle exten-

sion clockwise to take up

slack in the chain.

3 Lower the vehicle.

4 Securely tighten the wheel

nuts two or three times in the

order shown in the illustration

using a wheel nut wrench.

Vehicles with wheel locks:

601

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

3 Check to ensure the holding

bracket is centered in the

wheel hub.

7 Stow the tools and jack

securely.

■The compact spare tire (Vehi-

cles with a compact spare tire)

●The compact spare tire is identi-

fied by the “TEMPORARY USE

ONLY” marking on the disc wheel

and/or tire sidewall.

Use the compact spare tire tempo-

rarily, and only in an emergency.

●Make sure to check the tire infla-

tion pressure of the compact

spare tire. (P.622)

4 While raising, secure the tire,

taking care that the tire goes

straight up without catching

on any surrounding parts, to

prevent it from flying forward

during a collision or sudden

braking.

■When using the compact spare

tire (Vehicles with a compact

spare tire)

As the compact spare tire is not

equipped with the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter, low

inflation pressure of the spare tire

will not be indicated by the tire pres-

sure warning system. Also, if you

replace the compact spare tire after

the tire pressure warning light

Tightening torque:

34.7 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)

comes on, the light remains on.

5 Confirm it is not loose after

tightening:

■When the compact spare tire is

equipped (Vehicles with a com-

pact spare tire)

7

When driving with the compact

spare tire installed, the vehicle

height will be different than when

driving with standard tires.

■If you have a flat rear tire on a

road covered with snow or ice

(Vehicles with a compact spare

tire)

Install the compact spare tire on one

of the front wheels of the vehicle.

Perform the following steps and fit

tire chains to the rear tires:

1 Push and pull the tire

2 Try rotating

1 Replace a front tire with the com-

pact spare tire.

2 Replace the flat rear tire with the

tire removed from the front of the

vehicle.

Visually check to ensure tire is not

hung on surrounding parts.

If looseness or misassembly exists,

repeat step 2 and step 4.

3 Fit tire chains to the rear tires.

6 Repeat step 5, any time the

tire is lowered or disturbed.

602

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

• Panoramic view monitor (if

WARNING

equipped)

■When using the compact

spare tire (Vehicles with a

compact spare tire)

• Multi-terrain Monitor (if

equipped)

●Remember that the compact

spare tire provided is specifi-

cally designed for use with your

vehicle. Do not use your com-

pact spare tire on another vehi-

cle.

• Toyota parking assist monitor (if

equipped)

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

(if equipped)

• Navigation system (if equipped)

●Do not use more than one com-

pact spare tires simultaneously.

Also, not only can the following

system not be utilized fully, but it

may even negatively affect the

drive-train components:

●Replace the compact spare tire

with a standard tire as soon as

possible.

• 4WD system (if equipped)

●Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

■Speed limit when using the

compact spare tire (Vehicles

with a compact spare tire)

Do not drive at speeds in excess

of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a com-

pact spare tire is installed on the

vehicle.

■When the compact spare tire

is attached (Vehicles with a

compact spare tire)

The vehicle speed may not be

correctly detected, and the follow-

ing systems may not operate cor-

rectly:

The compact spare tire is not

designed for driving at high

speeds. Failure to observe this

precaution may lead to an acci-

dent causing death or serious

injury.

• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC

■Stowing the flat tire

●Failure to follow steps listed

under stowing the tire may

result in damage to the spare

tire carrier and loss of the tire,

which could result in serious

injury or death.

• TRAC

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)

• AHB (Automatic High Beam)

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

• Dynamic radar cruise control

• Cruise control

●Never use an impact wrench to

turn the spare tire clamp bolt.

Failure to follow this precaution

could cause the tire to fall off

while driving, resulting in death

or serious injury.

• EPS

• Trailer Sway Control

• Tire pressure warning system

603

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■To avoid damage to the tire

pressure warning valves and

transmitters

WARNING

■After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the

tools and jack are securely in

place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of personal

injury during a collision or sudden

braking.

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant is used, contact your Toyota

dealer or other qualified service

shop as soon as possible. Make

sure to replace the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter

when replacing the tire. (P.544)

NOTICE

■Be careful when driving over

bumps with the compact

spare tire installed on the

vehicle (Vehicles with a com-

pact spare tire)

The vehicle becomes lower when

driving with the compact spare tire

compared to when driving with

standard tires. Be careful when

driving over uneven road sur-

faces.

■Do not drive the vehicle with

a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat

tire.

Driving even a short distance with

a flat tire can damage the tire and

the wheel beyond repair.

7

■When stowing the flat tire

Ensure that there is no object

caught between the tire and the

vehicle underbody.

■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.

604

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

 The battery terminal connec-

tions may be loose or cor-

If the engine w ill not

start

roded. (P.535)

If the engine will not start

even though correct starting

procedures are being fol-

lowed (P.218), consider

each of the following points:

The starter motor does

not turn over

The engine starting system may

be malfunctioning due to an

electrical problem such as elec-

tronic key battery depletion or a

blown fuse. However, an interim

measure is available to start the

engine. (P.604)

The engine will not start

even though the starter

motor operates normally.

One of the following may be the

cause of the problem:

The starter motor does

not turn over, the interior

lights and headlights do

not turn on, or the horn

does not sound.

 There may not be sufficient

fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

 The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine again

following correct starting pro-

cedures. (P.218)

One of the following may be the

cause of the problem:

 The battery may be dis-

charged. (P.608)

 There may be a malfunction

in the engine immobilizer sys-

tem. (P.70)

 One or both of the battery ter-

minals may be disconnected.

(P.535)

The starter motor turns

over slowly, the interior

lights and headlights are

dim, or the horn does not

sound or sounds at a low

volume.

Contact your Toyota dealer if the

problem cannot be repaired, or if

repair procedures are unknown.

Starting the engine in an

emergency

One of the following may be the

cause of the problem:

When the engine does not start,

the following steps can be used

as an interim measure to start

the engine if the engine switch is

 The battery may be dis-

charged. (P.608)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

functioning normally.

If you lose your keys

Do not use this starting proce-

dure except in cases of emer-

gency.

New genuine keys can be

made by your Toyota dealer

using other key and the key

number stamped on your

key number plate.

1 Pull the parking brake switch

to check that the parking

brake is set. (P.227)

Parking brake indicator will come

on.

Keep the plate in a safe

place such as your wallet,

not in the vehicle.

2 Shift the shift lever to P.

3 Turn the engine switch to

ACC^{*1, 2}

.

NOTICE

■When an electronic key is lost

4 Press and hold the engine

switch for about 15 seconds

while depressing the brake

pedal firmly.

If the electronic key remains lost,

the risk of vehicle theft increases

significantly. Visit your Toyota

dealer immediately with all

remaining electronic keys that

were provided with your vehicle.

Even if the engine can be started

using the above steps, the system

may be malfunctioning. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

*1

:ACC mode can be enabled/dis-

abled on the customize menu.

(P.646)

7

*2

:When ACC is disabled, turn the

engine switch to ON then OFF,

and perform the following step

within 5 seconds.

606

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

(P.116) in order to perform the

following operations:

If the electronic key

does not operate prop-

erly

If communication between

the electronic key and vehi-

cle is interrupted (P.147)

or the electronic key cannot

be used because the battery

is depleted, the smart key

system and wireless remote

control cannot be used. In

such cases, the doors can

be opened and the engine

can be started by following

the procedure below.

1 Locks all the doors

2 Unlocks all the doors

Turning the key unlocks the driver’s

door. Turning the key again unlocks

the other doors.

■Key linked functions

■When the electronic key does

not work properly

●Make sure that the smart key sys-

tem has not been deactivated in

the customization setting. If it is

off, turn the function on.

(Customizable features: P.637)

●Check if battery-saving mode is

set. If it is set, cancel the function.

(P.147)

●The electronic key function may

be suspended. (P.147)

1 Closes the windows and the

*1

*2

moon roof . (turn and hold)

2 Opens the windows and the

*1

*2

moon roof . (turn and hold)

NOTICE

*1

:If equipped

■In case of a smart key system

malfunction or other key-

related problems

*2

:These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

Take your vehicle with all the elec-

tronic keys provided with your

vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

Locking and unlocking

the doors

Use the mechanical key

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

and a message is shown on

the multi-information display.

WARNING

■When using the mechanical

key and operating the power

windows and the moon roof

(if equipped)

4 Press the engine switch

shortly and firmly.

In the event that the engine still

cannot be started, contact your

Toyota dealer.

Operate the power window or the

moon roof after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of

any passenger having any of their

body parts caught in the window

or the moon roof.

Also, do not allow children to

operate the mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the

power window or the moon roof.

■Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P, set the park-

ing brake, shift the shift lever to P

and press the engine switch as you

normally do when stopping the

engine.

■Electronic key battery

Starting the engine

As the above procedure is a tempo-

rary measure, it is recommended

that the electronic key battery be

replaced immediately when the bat-

tery is depleted. (P.558)

1 Ensure that the shift lever is

in P and depress the brake

pedal.

■Alarm

2 Touch the area behind the

buttons on of the electronic

key to the engine switch.

Using the mechanical key to lock

the doors will not set the alarm sys-

tem. If a door is unlocked using the

mechanical key when the alarm sys-

tem is set, the alarm may be trig-

gered. (P.71)

When the electronic key is

detected, a buzzer sounds and the

engine switch will turn to ON.

7

■Changing engine switch modes

When the smart key system is

deactivated in customization setting

and ACC customization is in on, the

engine switch will turn to ACC.

Release the brake pedal and press

the engine switch in step 3 above.

The engine does not start and

modes will be changed each time

the switch is pressed. (P.220)

3 Firmly depress the brake

pedal and check that

608

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

lowing the steps below.

If the vehicle batter y

is discharged

1 Confirm that the electronic

key is being carried.

When connecting the jumper (or

booster) cables, depending on the

situation, the alarm may activate

and doors locked. (P.72)

The following procedures

may be used to start the

engine if the vehicle’s bat-

tery is discharged.

You can also call your Toy-

ota dealer or a qualified

repair shop.

Restarting the engine

If you have a set of jumper (or

booster) cables and a second

vehicle with a battery, you can

jump start your vehicle by fol-

2 Open the hood (P.528)

3 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to

on your vehicle and

connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to

the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to

on

on the second vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of

the negative cable to

.

Use jumper cables that can reach the specified terminals and connecting

point.

Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)

609

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Metallic point shown in the illustration

engine switch is off. To turn off the

multimedia system, use the multi-

media system power switch. For

details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

4 Start the engine of the sec-

ond vehicle. Increase the

engine speed slightly and

maintain at that level for

approximately 5 minutes to

recharge the battery of your

vehicle.

■When the battery is removed or

discharged

●Information stored in the ECU is

cleared. When the battery is

depleted, have the vehicle

5 Open and close any of the

doors of your vehicle with the

engine switch OFF.

inspected at your Toyota dealer.

●Some systems may require initial-

ization. (P.653)

■When removing the battery ter-

6 Maintain the engine speed of

the second vehicle and start

the engine of your vehicle by

turning the engine switch to

ON.

minals

When the battery terminals are

removed, the information stored in

the ECU is cleared. Before remov-

ing the battery terminals, contact

your Toyota dealer.

7 Once the vehicle’s engine

has started, remove the

jumper cables in the exact

reverse order from which

they were connected.

■Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery

will discharge gradually even when

the vehicle is not in use, due to nat-

ural discharge and the draining

effects of certain electrical appli-

ances. If the vehicle is left for a long

time, the battery may discharge,

and the engine may be unable to

start. (The battery recharges auto-

matically during driving.)

7

■Starting the engine when the

battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by

push-starting.

■To prevent battery discharge

■When recharging or replacing

the battery

●Turn off the headlights and the

audio system while the engine is

off.

●In some cases, it may not be pos-

sible to unlock the doors using the

smart key system when the bat-

tery is discharged. Use the wire-

less remote control or the

●Turn off any unnecessary electri-

cal components when the vehicle

is running at a low speed for an

extended period, such as in heavy

traffic.

mechanical key to lock or unlock

the doors.

●The engine may not start on the

first attempt after the battery

recharged but will start normally

●When ACC customization is in off,

power is still provided to the multi-

media system even though the

610

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

after the second attempt. This is

not a malfunction.

Type C: Use a battery that the case

size is same as the previous one

●The engine switch mode is memo- (LN4), 20 hours rate capacity

rized by the vehicle. When the

battery is reconnected, the system

will return to the mode it was in

before the battery was dis-

charged. Before disconnecting the

battery, turn the engine switch off.

If you are unsure what mode the

engine switch was in before the

battery discharged, be especially

careful when reconnecting the

battery.

(20HR) is equivalent (75Ah) or

greater, and performance rating

(CCA) is equivalent (776A) or

greater.

• If the sizes differ, the battery can-

not be properly secured.

• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,

even if the time period where the

vehicle is not used is a short time,

the battery may discharge and

engine may not be able to start.

●Vehicles with a Stop & Start sys-

tem: The Stop & Start system may

not automatically stop the engine

for up to an hour.

For details, consult your Toyota

dealer.

■When replacing the battery

WARNING

●Vehicles with a Stop & Start sys-

tem: Use a genuine battery specif-

ically designed for use with the

Stop & Start system or a battery

with equivalent specifications to a

genuine battery. If an unsupported

battery is used, Stop & Start sys-

tem functions may be restricted to

protect the battery. Also, battery

performance may decrease and

the engine may not be able to

restart. Contact your Toyota

■When removing the battery

terminals

Always remove the negative (-)

terminal first. If the positive (+) ter-

minal contacts any metal in the

surrounding area when the posi-

tive (+) terminal is removed, a

spark may occur, leading to a fire

in addition to electrical shocks

and death or serious injury.

■Avoiding battery fires or

explosions

dealer for details.

●Use a battery that conforms to

European regulations.

Observe the following precautions

to prevent accidentally igniting the

flammable gas that may be emit-

ted from the battery:

Type A: Use a battery that the case

size is same as the previous one

(LN3), 20 hours rate capacity

(20HR) is equivalent (70Ah) or

greater, and performance rating

(CCA) is equivalent (592A) or

greater.

●Make sure each jumper cable is

connected to the correct termi-

nal and that it is not unintention-

ally in contact with any other

than the intended terminal.

Type B: Use a battery that the case

size is same as the previous one

(LN4), 20 hours rate capacity

(20HR) is equivalent (80Ah) or

greater, and performance rating

(CCA) is equivalent (685A) or

greater.

●Do not allow the other end of

the jumper cable connected to

the “+” terminal to come into

contact with any other parts or

metal surfaces in the area, such

as brackets or unpainted metal.

611

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

NOTICE

●Do not allow the + and - clamps

of the jumper cables to come

into contact with each other.

■When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper

cables, ensure that they do not

become entangled in the cooling

fan.

●Do not smoke, use matches,

cigarette lighters or allow open

flame near the battery.

■When connecting jumper

cables

■battery precautions

Make sure to connect jumper

cables to the specified terminals

and connecting point. Failure to

do so may adversely affect the

electronic devices or damage to

them.

The battery contains poisonous

and corrosive acidic electrolyte,

while related parts contain lead

and lead compounds. Observe

the following precautions when

handling the battery:

●When working with the battery,

always wear safety glasses and

take care not to allow any bat-

tery fluids (acid) to come into

contact with skin, clothing or the

vehicle body.

●Do not lean over the battery.

●In the event that battery fluid

comes into contact with the skin

or eyes, immediately wash the

affected area with water and

seek medical attention. Place a

wet sponge or cloth over the

affected area until medical

7

attention can be received.

●Always wash your hands after

handling the battery support,

terminals, and other battery-

related parts.

●Do not allow children near the

battery.

■When replacing the battery

●When the vent plug and indica-

tor are close to the hold down

clamp, the battery fluid (sulfuric

acid) may leak.

●For information regarding bat-

tery replacement, contact your

Toyota dealer.

612

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

 The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P.81,

85) enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experi-

enced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

 “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s

Manual” is shown on the multi-information display.

 Steam comes out from under the hood.

Radiator

Correction procedures

4 The coolant level is satisfac-

tory if it is between the “F”

and “L” lines on the reservoir.

1 Stop the vehicle in a safe

place and turn off the air con-

ditioning system, and then

stop the engine.

2 If you see steam:

Carefully lift the hood after

the steam subsides.

If you do not see steam:

Carefully lift the hood.

3 After the engine has cooled

down sufficiently, inspect the

hoses, engine radiator core

(radiator) for any leaks.

Reservoir

“F” line

If a large amount of coolant leaks,

immediately contact your Toyota

dealer.

“L” line

5 Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer-

Cooling fan

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

gency if coolant is unavailable.

■When inspecting under the

hood of your vehicle

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in seri-

ous injury such as burns.

●If steam is seen coming from

under the hood, do not open the

hood until the steam has sub-

sided. The engine compart-

ment may be very hot.

6 Start the engine to check that

the radiator cooling fan oper-

ates and to check for coolant

leaks from the radiator or

hoses.

●Keep hands and clothing (espe-

cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)

away from the fan and belts.

Failure to do so may cause the

hands or clothing to be caught,

resulting in serious injury.

The fan operates when the air con-

ditioning system is turned on imme-

diately after a cold start. Confirm

that the fan is operating by check-

ing the fan sound and air flow. If it is

difficult to check these, turn the air

conditioning system on and off

repeatedly. (The fan may not oper-

ate in freezing temperatures.)

●Do not loosen the coolant reser-

voir caps, while the engine and

radiator are hot.

High temperature steam or

coolant could spray out.

NOTICE

7 If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately

and contact your Toyota

dealer.

■When adding coolant

7

Add coolant slowly after the

engine has cooled down suffi-

ciently. Adding cool coolant to a

hot engine too quickly can cause

damage to the engine.

If the fan is operating:

Have the vehicle inspected at

the nearest Toyota dealer.

■To prevent damage to the

cooling system

8 Check if “Engine Coolant

Temp High Stop in a Safe

Place See Owner’s Manual”

is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Observe the following precau-

tions:

●Avoid contaminating the coolant

with foreign matter (such as

sand or dust, etc.).

If the message does not disappear:

Stop the engine and contact your

Toyota dealer.

●Do not use any coolant additive.

If the message is not displayed:

Have the vehicle inspected at the

nearest Toyota dealer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

*

●Using Crawl Control (P.422)

If the vehicle becomes

*

stuck

●Using Multi-terrain Select

(P.425)

*

: If equipped

Carry out the following pro-

cedures if the tires spin or

the vehicle becomes stuck

in mud, dirt or snow:

WARNING

■When attempting to free a

stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle

back and forth to free it, make

sure the surrounding area is clear

to avoid striking other vehicles,

objects or people. The vehicle

may also lunge forward or lunge

back suddenly as it becomes free.

Use extreme caution.

Recovering procedure

1 Stop the engine. Set the

parking brake and shift the

shift lever to P.

Do not press the shift release but-

ton after shifting the shift position to

P.

■When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift

lever with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

This may lead to unexpected

rapid acceleration of the vehicle

that may cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

2 Remove the mud, snow or

sand from around the rear

wheels.

3 Place wood, stones or some

other material under the rear

wheels to help provide trac-

tion.

NOTICE

■To avoid damaging the trans-

mission and other compo-

nents

4 Restart the engine.

5 Shift the shift lever to D or R

and release the parking

brake. Then, while exercising

caution, depress the acceler-

ator pedal.

●Avoid spinning the rear wheels

and depressing the accelerator

pedal more than necessary.

●If the vehicle remains stuck

even after these procedures are

performed, the vehicle may

require towing to be freed.

■When it is difficult to free the

vehicle

Try the followings.

●Turn off the TRAC

(P.432)

*

●Using the rear differential lock

(P.421)

●Switching the front-wheel drive

*

control switch (P.414, 417)

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