When trouble arises -> Steps to take in an emergency for Your Toyota 86 2 Door First Generation (2012-2021)

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...  
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn  
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does  
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.  
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle  
may be dangerous.  
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-  
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
Warning light  
Warning light/Details  
Brake system warning light  
• Low brake fluid  
(U.S.A.)  
• Malfunction in the brake system  
This light also 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.  
(Canada)  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Stop the vehicle immediately.  
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-  
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a  
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.  
Warning light  
Warning light/Details  
Charging system warning light  
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.  
Low engine oil pressure warning light  
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.  
High engine coolant temperature warning light (if  
equipped)  
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 449)  
As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning  
light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated.  
(Flashes or illu-  
minates in red)  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.  
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to  
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.  
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
Warning light  
Warning light/Details  
Malfunction indicator lamp  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
(U.S.A.)  
• The electronic engine control system;  
• The electronic throttle control system;  
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.  
(Canada)  
SRS warning light  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The SRS airbag system;  
• The seat belt pretensioner system;  
• The front passenger occupant classification system.  
ABS warning light  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The ABS;  
(U.S.A.)  
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• The brake assist system.  
(Canada)  
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)  
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-  
ing) system.  
Slip indicator  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The VSC system;  
• The TRAC system;  
• The hill-start assist control system.  
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light  
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling  
system.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning light  
Warning light/Details  
Cruise control indicator light  
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.  
(Comes on in  
yellow)  
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving  
First check the following:  
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 malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.  
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-  
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.  
SRS warning light  
P. 125  
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)  
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning  
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.  
WARNING  
When the electric power steering warning light comes on  
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.  
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold  
firmly and operate using more force than usual.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Follow the correction procedures.  
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,  
check that the warning light turns off.  
Warning light  
Warning light/Details  
Correction procedure  
Open door warning light (if  
equipped)  
Check that both side doors  
Indicates that a door or the and the trunk are closed.  
trunk is not fully closed.  
Low fuel level warning  
light  
Remaining fuel  
Refuel the vehicle.  
(Approximately 1.8 gal.  
[7.0 L, 1.5 Imp. gal.] or  
less)  
(Comes on in  
yellow)  
Driver’s seat belt  
reminder light  
(warning buzzer)*1  
Warns the driver to fasten  
his/her seat belt.  
Fasten the seat belt.  
Fasten the seat belt.  
(On the instru-  
ment cluster)  
Front passenger’s seat  
belt reminder light  
(warning buzzer)*2  
Warns the front passenger  
to fasten his or her seat  
belt.  
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(On the center  
panel)  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning light  
Warning light/Details  
Correction procedure  
Tire pressure warning  
light  
Adjust the tire inflation  
pressure to the specified  
level.  
The light will turn off after  
a few minutes. In case the  
light does not turn off  
even if the tire inflation  
pressure is adjusted,  
have the system checked  
by your Toyota dealer.  
When the light comes on:  
Low tire inflation pressure  
such as  
• Natural causes (P. 402)  
• Flat tire (P. 424)  
When the light comes on  
after blinking for approxi-  
mately one minute:  
Have the system checked  
Malfunction in the tire pres- by your Toyota dealer.  
sure warning system  
(P. 403)  
Stop the vehicle in a safe  
Automatic transmission  
fluid temperature warning  
light (if equipped)  
Indicates that the auto-  
matic transmission fluid  
temperature is too high.  
place and shift the shift lever  
to P.  
If the light goes off after a lit-  
tle while, the vehicle can be  
driven. If the light does not  
go off, contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
Master warning light (if  
equipped)  
A buzzer sounds and the  
warning light comes on and P. 407  
flashes to indicate that the  
master warning system has  
detected a malfunction.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
*1: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:  
Vehicles without a smart key system  
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat  
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position,  
the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph  
(20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24  
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the  
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20  
more seconds.  
Vehicles with a smart key system  
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat  
belt is not fastened. Once the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to  
IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle  
reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat  
belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently  
for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will  
sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.  
*2: Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:  
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger  
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehi-  
cle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened  
after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then,  
if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for  
20 more seconds.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder  
and warning buzzer  
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger  
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and warning  
buzzer to sound, even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.  
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-  
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.  
When the tire pressure warning light comes on  
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.  
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes  
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such  
as natural air leaks or 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).  
When a tire is replaced with a spare tire  
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning  
valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will  
not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare  
tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire infla-  
tion pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few min-  
utes.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative  
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-  
tions:  
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)  
If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-  
ters are used.  
If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is  
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.  
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If the tire inflation pressure is 55 psi (380 kPa, 3.87 kgf/cm or bar) or  
higher.  
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-  
tions:  
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)  
If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies  
are nearby.  
If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.  
If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.  
If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the  
wheels or wheel housings.  
If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota  
wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with  
some types of tires.)  
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If tire chains are used.  
If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is  
put in the trunk.  
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking  
for approximately one minute  
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for  
approximately one minute when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is  
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the  
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key  
system), have it checked your Toyota dealer.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
If the tire pressure warning light comes on  
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could  
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.  
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire  
inflation pressure immediately.  
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-  
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.  
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired  
by the nearest Toyota dealer.  
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.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
Maintenance of the tires  
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly  
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the  
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure  
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-  
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation  
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine 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 system) 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 pressure warning light) illumi-  
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and  
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-  
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.  
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may  
affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.  
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-  
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to  
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the  
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire  
pressure warning light).  
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning  
system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operat-  
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-  
cator is combined with the low tire pressure 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 continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as  
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi-  
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure  
as intended.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-  
ety 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 pres-  
sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more  
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-  
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to  
continue to function properly.  
NOTICE  
To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly  
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire  
pressure warning system may not operate properly.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with a color multi-information display)  
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and  
perform the following actions:  
Master warning light  
The master warning light also  
comes on or flashes in order to  
indicate that a message is cur-  
rently being displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
Multi-information display  
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following  
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.  
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle  
may be dangerous.  
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-  
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
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Warning message  
Details  
Indicates that:  
• The brake fluid level is low; or  
• The brake system is malfunctioning  
A buzzer also sounds.  
(U.S.A.)  
(Canada)  
407  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Stop the vehicle immediately.  
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-  
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a  
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.  
Warning message  
Details  
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.  
(P. 449)  
A buzzer also sounds.  
(Comes on in red)  
408  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.  
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to  
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.  
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
Warning message  
Details  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The SRS airbag system;  
• The seat belt pretensioner system;  
• The front passenger occupant detection system.  
A buzzer also sounds.  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The ABS;  
• The brake assist system.  
A buzzer also sounds.  
(U.S.A.)  
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(Canada)  
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power  
Steering) system.  
A buzzer also sounds.  
409  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning message  
Details  
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.  
A buzzer also sounds.  
(Flashes)  
(Flashes in yellow)  
410  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Follow the correction procedures.  
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,  
check that the warning message and light go off.  
Warning message  
Details  
Correction procedure  
Indicates that one or  
more of the doors is  
not fully closed  
The system also indi-  
cates which doors are  
not fully closed.  
If the vehicle reaches  
a speed of 3 mph (5  
Make sure that both  
side doors are closed.  
km/h),  
flashes to indicate that  
the door(s) are not yet  
fully closed.  
Indicates that the trunk  
is not fully closed  
If the vehicle reaches  
a speed of 3 mph (5  
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Close the trunk.  
km/h),  
flashes to indicate  
that the trunk is not  
yet fully closed.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning message  
Details  
Correction procedure  
Stop the vehicle in a  
safe place and shift the  
shift lever to P.  
If the message is  
cleared after a little  
while, the vehicle can  
be driven. If the mes-  
sage is not cleared,  
contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
Indicates that the auto-  
matictransmission fluid  
temperature is too  
high.  
A buzzer also  
sounds.  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
Indicates that the  
“ENGINE STARTSTOP”  
switch is turned off and  
the driver’s door is  
opened while the lights  
are turned on.  
Turn the lights off.  
(Flashes)  
A buzzer also  
sounds.  
Indicates that remain-  
ing fuel is approxi-  
mately 1.8 gal. (7.0 L,  
1.5 Imp. gal.) or less  
The estimated  
Refuel the vehicle.  
remaining driving  
range will be dis-  
played under this  
warning message.*  
(Comes on in yellow)  
Drive carefully avoiding  
sudden acceleration,  
sudden braking, sud-  
den deceleration, and  
sharp turns.  
Roads may be icy due  
to the low outside tem-  
perature.  
*: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a  
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.  
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,  
check that the warning message and light go off.  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
procedure  
Warning message  
Details  
buzzer  
buzzer  
Indicates that the  
electronic key is  
not present when  
attempting to  
Confirm  
the loca-  
tion of the  
electronic  
key.  
Once  
(Flashes)  
start the engine.  
(Flashes in yellow)  
Indicates that a  
door other than  
the driver’s door  
has been opened  
and closed with  
the “ENGINE  
START STOP”  
switch in any  
mode other than  
off and the elec-  
tronic key out-  
side of the  
Confirm  
the loca-  
tion of the  
electronic  
key.  
Once  
3 times  
5
(Flashes)  
(Flashes in yellow)  
detection area.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
procedure  
Warning message  
Details  
buzzer  
buzzer  
The electronic  
key was carried  
outside the vehi-  
cle and the  
driver’s door  
was opened  
and closed  
while the shift  
position P was  
selected with-  
out turning off  
the “ENGINE  
START STOP”  
switch.  
Turn the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch off  
or bring  
the elec-  
tronic key  
back into  
the vehi-  
cle.  
Once  
3 times  
(Flashes)  
(Flashes in yellow)  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
The electronic  
key was carried  
outside the vehi-  
cle and the  
driver’s door  
was opened  
and closed  
while the shift  
position N was  
selected with-  
out turning off  
the “ENGINE  
START STOP”  
switch.  
Turn the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch off  
or bring  
the elec-  
tronic key  
back into  
the vehi-  
cle.  
Once  
3 times  
(Flashes)  
(Flashes in yellow)  
(Vehicles with a manual  
transmission)  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
Details  
Warning message  
buzzer  
buzzer  
procedure  
An attempt was  
made to exit the  
Turn the  
vehicle with the  
“ENGINE  
electronic key  
START  
Contin-  
uous  
(5 sec-  
onds)  
and touch the  
STOP”  
Once  
lock sensor to  
switch off  
lock the doors  
and lock  
without first turn-  
the doors  
(Displayed alternately)  
(Flashes)  
ing the “ENGINE  
again.  
START STOP”  
switch off.  
(Flashes in yellow)  
An attempt was  
made to drive  
when the regular  
key was not  
inside the vehi-  
cle.  
Confirm  
that the  
electronic  
key is  
inside the  
vehicle.  
Intermit-  
tently (7  
seconds)  
(Flashes)  
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(Flashes in yellow)  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
procedure  
Warning message  
Details  
buzzer  
buzzer  
The driver’s door  
was opened  
while any shift  
position other  
than P was  
selected without  
turning off the  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch.  
Shift the  
shift lever  
to P.  
Contin-  
uous  
(Flashes)  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
The electronic  
key was carried  
outside the vehi-  
cle and the  
driver’s door was  
opened and  
• Shift the  
shift lever  
to P.  
• Bring the  
electronic  
key back  
into the  
Contin-  
uous  
Contin-  
uous  
closed while any  
shift position  
(Displayed alternately)  
(Flashes)  
other than P was  
selected without  
turning off the  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch.  
vehicle.  
(Flashes in yellow)  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
Details  
Warning message  
buzzer  
buzzer  
procedure  
An attempt was  
made to lock the  
doors using the  
smart key sys-  
tem while the  
electronic key  
was still inside  
the vehicle.  
Retrieve  
the elec-  
tronic key  
from the  
vehicle  
and lock  
the doors  
again.  
Contin-  
uous  
(5 sec-  
onds)  
(Flashes)  
An attempt was  
made to lock  
either door by  
opening a door  
and putting the  
lock lever into the  
lock position,  
then closing the  
door by pulling on  
the outside door  
handle with the  
electronic key still  
inside the vehi-  
cle.  
Retrieve  
the elec-  
tronic key  
from the  
vehicle  
and lock  
the doors  
again.  
Contin-  
uous  
(5 sec-  
onds)  
Once  
(Flashes)  
5
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
procedure  
Warning message  
Details  
buzzer  
buzzer  
• When the doors  
were unlocked  
with the mechani-  
cal key and then  
the “ENGINE  
START STOP”  
switch was  
pressed, the  
electronic key  
could not be  
Touch the  
electronic  
key to the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch  
while  
depress-  
ing the  
brake  
Once  
detected in the  
vehicle.  
(Flashes)  
• The electronic  
key could not be  
detected in the  
vehicle even after  
the “ENGINE  
START STOP”  
switch was  
(Flashes in yellow)  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
pedal.  
pressed two con-  
secutive times.  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
Details  
Warning message  
buzzer  
buzzer  
procedure  
• When the doors  
were unlocked  
with the mechani-  
cal key and then  
the “ENGINE  
Touch the  
START STOP”  
electronic  
switch was  
key to the  
pressed, the  
“ENGINE  
electronic key  
START  
could not be  
STOP”  
Once  
detected in the  
switch  
(Flashes)  
vehicle.  
while  
depress-  
• The electronic  
(Flashes in yellow)  
key could not be  
ing the  
(Vehicles with a manual  
transmission)  
detected in the  
clutch  
vehicle even after  
pedal.  
the “ENGINE  
START STOP”  
switch was  
pressed two con-  
secutive times.  
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An attempt was  
made to start the  
engine with the  
shift lever in an  
Shift the  
shift lever  
to P and  
start the  
Once  
(Flashes)  
incorrect position. engine.  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
procedure  
Warning message  
Details  
buzzer  
buzzer  
Next time  
when  
starting  
the  
engine,  
increase  
the engine  
speed  
Power was  
turned off due to  
the automatic  
power off func-  
tion.  
slightly  
and main-  
tain that  
level for  
approxi-  
mately 5  
minutes to  
recharge  
the bat-  
tery.  
Replace  
the bat-  
tery.  
Indicates that the  
electronic key  
battery is low.  
Once  
(P. 363)  
(Flashes in yellow)  
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
Details  
Warning message  
buzzer  
buzzer  
procedure  
The driver’s door  
was opened and  
closed with the  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch  
turned off and  
then the  
Press the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch  
was put in  
ACCESSORY  
mode twice with-  
out the engine  
being started.  
while  
depress-  
ing the  
brake  
pedal.  
Once  
Press the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch  
(Flashes)  
During an engine  
starting proce-  
dure in the event  
that the electronic  
key was not func-  
tioning properly  
(P. 441), the  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch  
was touched with  
the electronic  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
while  
depress-  
ing the  
brake  
5
pedal  
within 10  
seconds  
of the  
buzzer  
sounding.  
key.  
421  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
procedure  
Warning message  
Details  
buzzer  
buzzer  
The driver’s door  
was opened and  
closed with the  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch  
turned off and  
then the  
Press the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch  
was put in  
ACCESSORY  
mode twice with-  
out the engine  
being started.  
while  
depress-  
ing the  
clutch  
pedal.  
Once  
Press the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch  
(Flashes)  
During an engine  
starting proce-  
dure in the event  
that the electronic  
key was not func-  
tioning properly  
(P. 441), the  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch  
was touched with  
the electronic  
(Vehicles with a manual  
transmission)  
while  
depress-  
ing the  
clutch  
pedal  
within 10  
seconds  
of the  
buzzer  
sounding.  
key.  
422  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Correction  
Details  
Warning message  
buzzer  
buzzer  
procedure  
Indicates that the  
steering lock has  
not been  
Release  
the steer-  
ing lock.  
(P. 172)  
Once  
(Flashes)  
released.  
(Flashes quickly in green)  
The “ENGINE  
START STOP”  
switch has been  
turned off with the  
shift lever in a  
position other  
than P.  
Con-  
tinu-  
ous  
Shift the  
shift lever  
to P.  
(Flashes)  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
After the  
“ENGINE START  
STOP” switch  
Turn the  
“ENGINE  
START  
STOP”  
switch off.  
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has been turned  
off with the shift  
lever in a posi-  
tion other than P,  
the shift lever has  
been shifted to P.  
Once  
(Flashes)  
(Vehicles with an auto-  
matic transmission)  
Warning buzzer  
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an  
audio sound.  
423  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If you have a flat tire  
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be  
replaced with the spare tire.  
Before jacking up the vehicle  
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.  
Set the parking brake.  
Shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmis-  
sion) or R (vehicles with a manual transmission).  
Stop the engine.  
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 384)  
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools  
Screwdriver  
Jack handle  
Towing eyelet  
Wheel nut  
wrench  
Jack  
Spacer*  
*: Vehicles with a T145/70D17 compact spare tire  
Spare tire  
424  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Taking out the spare tire  
Remove the luggage mat.  
STEP  
1
Remove the cover and loosen  
the center fastener that secures  
the spare tire.  
STEP  
2
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425  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Replacing a flat tire  
Chock the tires.  
Flat tire  
STEP  
1
Wheel  
chock posi-  
tions  
Behind the  
rear right-  
hand side  
tire  
Left-  
hand  
side  
Front  
Behind the  
rear left-  
hand side  
tire  
Right-  
hand  
side  
In front of  
the front  
right-hand  
side tire  
Left-  
hand  
side  
Rear  
In front of  
the front  
left-hand  
side tire  
Right-  
hand  
side  
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts  
(one turn).  
STEP  
2
426  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by  
hand until the notch of the jack is  
in contact with the jack point.  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
3
4
5
Raise the vehicle until the tire is  
slightly raised off the ground.  
Remove all the wheel nuts and  
the tire.  
When resting the tire on the  
ground, place the tire so that the  
wheel design faces up to avoid  
scratching the wheel surface.  
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427  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Installing the spare tire  
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-  
ter from the wheel contact sur-  
face.  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
If foreign matter is on the wheel  
contact surface, the wheel nuts  
may loosen while the vehicle is  
in motion, and the tire may  
come off the vehicle.  
Install the spare tire and loosely  
tighten each wheel nut by hand  
to approximately the same  
amount.  
Tapered portion  
Tighten the wheel nuts until the  
tapered portion comes into  
loose contact with the disc  
wheel seat.  
Disc wheel  
seat  
Lower the vehicle.  
Firmly tighten each nut two or  
three times in the order shown in  
the illustration.  
STEP  
4
Tightening torque:  
89 ft•lbf (120 N•m, 12.2 kgf•m)  
428  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
STEP  
5
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools. (P. 430)  
The compact spare tire  
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE  
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.  
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.  
Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire.  
(P. 468)  
When using the 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  
warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure  
warning light comes on, the light remains on.  
If you have a flat rear tire  
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the fol-  
lowing steps.  
STEP  
1
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.  
STEP  
2
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of  
the vehicle.  
After completing the tire change  
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The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 346)  
429  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Storing a tire (for compact spare tire)  
Vehicles with a T145/70D17 compact  
spare tire only: Install the spare tire  
spacer with the “Ft” mark facing the  
front of the vehicle and the rear edge of  
the spacer contacting the vehicle body.  
STEP  
1
Install the center fastener as shown in  
the illustration.  
STEP  
2
Storing a tire (except compact spare tire)  
Vehicles with a T145/70D17 compact  
spare tire only: Before stowing the flat  
tire, remove the spare tire spacer.  
STEP  
1
Install the center fastener as shown in  
the illustration.  
STEP  
2
430  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
Using the tire jack  
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to  
the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.  
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or  
installing and removing tire chains.  
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 vehicle.  
Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.  
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.  
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the  
jack.  
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.  
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.  
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.  
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Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one  
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.  
431  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
Replacing a flat tire  
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-  
ately after the vehicle has been driven.  
After the vehicle 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.  
Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the  
wheel while the vehicle is moving.  
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to  
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.  
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 89 ft•lbf (120  
N•m, 12.2 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.  
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-  
cally designed for that wheel.  
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut  
threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by  
your Toyota dealer.  
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the  
tapered ends facing inward. (P. 358)  
432  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
When using the compact spare tire  
Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for  
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another  
vehicle.  
Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.  
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-  
ble.  
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-  
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.  
Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel.  
When storing the compact spare tire  
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact  
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.  
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire  
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact  
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.  
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing  
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-  
ous injury.  
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When the compact spare tire is attached  
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-  
tems may not operate correctly:  
ABS & brake assist  
VSC  
TRAC  
EPS  
Cruise control  
433  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
NOTICE  
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.  
Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire  
installed on the vehicle.  
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 surfaces.  
Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire  
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.  
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving  
performance.  
When replacing the tires  
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning  
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure  
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.  
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-  
ters  
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning  
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant 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. 346)  
Stowing the jack  
When stowing the jack in the jack holder, make sure that the part that the  
jack handle attaches to is pointing towards the inside of the trunk. Failure  
to do so may damage the vehicle body.  
434  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the engine will not start  
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures  
are being followed (P. 166, 175), consider each of the following  
points.  
The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-  
ates normally.  
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.  
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.  
Refuel the vehicle.  
The engine may be flooded.  
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting  
procedures. (P. 166, 175)  
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.  
(P. 79)  
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.  
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.  
The battery may be discharged. (P. 444)  
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The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.  
The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a smart  
key system)  
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an  
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-  
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.  
(P. 436)  
435  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and  
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.  
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.  
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.  
The battery may be discharged. (P. 444)  
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-  
cles with a smart key system)  
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if  
repair procedures are unknown.  
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)  
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as  
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”  
switch is functioning normally:  
Vehicles with an automatic transmission  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
Set the parking brake.  
Put the shift lever in P.  
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY  
mode.  
STEP  
4
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15  
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.  
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system  
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota  
dealer.  
436  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Vehicles with a manual transmission  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
3
Set the parking brake.  
Put the shift lever in N.  
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY  
mode.  
STEP  
4
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about  
15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal and clutch  
pedal firmly.  
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system  
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota  
dealer.  
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437  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)  
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there  
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent  
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by  
your Toyota dealer immediately.  
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to  
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.  
STEP  
STEP  
1
2
Set the parking brake.  
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine  
switch to the “ACC” position.  
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE  
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.  
STEP  
STEP  
3
4
Depress the brake pedal.  
Pry the cover up with a flat-  
head screwdriver or equiva-  
lent.  
Press the shift lock override  
button.  
STEP  
5
The shift lever can be shifted  
while the button is pressed.  
438  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If you lose your keys  
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. For vehicles  
without a smart key system, bring a master key and the key number  
stamped on the key number plate. For vehicles with a smart key sys-  
tem, bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key  
number plate.  
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439  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)  
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-  
rupted (P. 31) or the electronic key cannot be used because the  
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-  
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be  
opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure  
below.  
Unlocking and locking the doors, unlocking the trunk  
Use the mechanical key built in to the electronic keys to operate the  
doors and trunk. (P. 23)  
Vehicles with an alarm: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the  
trunk or doors are unlocked. (P. 82)  
Doors  
Locks driver’s door  
Unlocks driver’s door  
Trunk  
Turn the mechanical key clock-  
wise to open.  
440  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Starting the engine  
Vehicles with an automatic transmission  
STEP  
1
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and firmly depress the brake  
pedal.  
Touch the Toyota emblem side of  
the electronic key to the  
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.  
STEP  
2
When the electronic key is  
detected, a buzzer sounds and  
the “ENGINE START STOP”  
switch will turn to IGNITION ON  
mode.  
When the smart key system is  
deactivated in customization set-  
ting, the “ENGINE START STOP”  
switch will turn to ACCESSORY  
mode.  
STEP  
STEP  
3
4
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the smart key  
system indicator light (green) turns on.  
5
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.  
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be  
operated, contact your Toyota dealer.  
441  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Vehicles with a manual transmission  
STEP  
1
Ensure that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch  
pedal.  
Touch the Toyota emblem side of  
the electronic key to the  
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.  
STEP  
2
When the electronic key is  
detected, a buzzer sounds and  
the “ENGINE START STOP”  
switch will turn to IGNITION ON  
mode.  
When the smart key system is  
deactivated in customization set-  
ting, the “ENGINE START STOP”  
switch will turn to ACCESSORY  
mode.  
STEP  
STEP  
3
4
Firmly depress the clutch pedal and check that the smart key  
system indicator light (green) turns on.  
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.  
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be  
operated, contact your Toyota dealer.  
442  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Stopping the engine  
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the shift lever to P and press  
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the  
engine.  
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and press the  
“ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the  
engine.  
Replacing the key battery  
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the  
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.  
(P. 363)  
Alarm  
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.  
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,  
the alarm may be triggered. (P. 82)  
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes  
Vehicles with an automatic transmission  
Release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in  
STEP  
3
above.The engine does not start and modes will be changed each  
time the switch is pressed. (P. 169)  
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Vehicles with a manual transmission  
Release the clutch pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in  
STEP  
3
above.The engine does not start and modes will be changed each  
time the switch is pressed. (P. 169)  
If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the smart key system  
Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or wireless remote control.  
443  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the battery is discharged  
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-  
cle's battery is discharged.  
You can call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.  
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-  
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle following  
the steps below.  
STEP  
1
Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro-  
cedures:  
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle  
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle  
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle  
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in  
the illustration.  
444  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
STEP  
STEP  
STEP  
2
3
4
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine  
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5  
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.  
Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any  
of the doors of your vehicle with the “ENGINE START  
STOP” switch off.  
Vehicles without a smart key system: Maintain the engine  
speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine switch to  
the “ON” position, then start the vehicle's engine.  
Vehicles with a smart key system: Maintain the engine  
speed of the second vehicle and turn the “ENGINE START  
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehi-  
cle's engine.  
STEP  
5
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper  
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-  
nected.  
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota  
dealer as soon as possible.  
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445  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged  
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.  
Avoiding a discharged battery  
Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is  
off.  
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-  
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.  
Charging the battery  
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the  
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-  
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may  
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges  
automatically during driving.)  
Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a smart key  
system)  
In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart  
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote con-  
trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.  
The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has  
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle.  
When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it  
was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the bat-  
tery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.  
If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in  
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting  
the battery.  
446  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
Avoiding battery fires or explosions  
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-  
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.  
Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it  
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-  
nal.  
Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-  
minals.  
Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near  
the battery.  
Battery precautions  
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while  
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-  
cautions when handling the battery.  
When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care  
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing  
or the vehicle body.  
Do not lean over the battery.  
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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 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.  
To prevent damage to the vehicle  
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle as the three-way catalytic converter  
may overheat and become a fire hazard.  
447  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
NOTICE  
When handling jumper cables  
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fans  
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.  
When closing the doors  
While pushing the door glass towards the inside of the vehicle, slowly close  
the door.  
Because the side window open/close function linked to door operation will  
not operate, the window may interfere with the vehicle body, possibly  
scratching both the vehicle body and window, or even shattering the window.  
448  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If your vehicle overheats  
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.  
Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The  
engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 191) enters the red  
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the  
vehicle speed does not increase).  
Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine  
coolant temperature warning light (P. 194) flashes or illumi-  
nates or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the  
vehicle speed does not increase).  
Steam comes out from under the hood.  
Correction procedures  
STEP  
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-  
ing system, and then stop the engine.  
STEP  
2
If you see steam:  
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.  
If you do not see steam:  
Carefully lift the hood.  
5
After the engine has cooled  
down sufficiently, inspect the  
hoses and radiator core (radia-  
tor) for any leaks.  
STEP  
3
Radiator  
Cooling fans  
If a large amount of coolant leaks,  
immediately contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
449  
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
The coolant level is satisfactory if  
it is between the “FULL” and  
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.  
STEP  
4
Reservoir  
“FULL”  
“LOW”  
Radiator cap  
Add coolant if necessary.  
STEP  
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Water can be used in an emer-  
gency if coolant is unavailable.  
STEP  
6
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to  
check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for  
coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.  
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on  
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by  
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,  
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.  
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)  
STEP  
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If the fans are not operating:  
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.  
If the fans are operating:  
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.  
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WARNING  
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of  
your vehicle  
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until  
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-  
ing serious injuries such as burns.  
Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from  
the fans and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be  
caught, resulting in serious injury.  
Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the  
engine and radiator are hot.  
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam  
released under pressure.  
NOTICE  
When adding engine coolant  
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.  
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too  
quickly can cause damage to the engine.  
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To prevent damage to the cooling system  
Observe the following precautions:  
Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust  
etc.).  
Do not use any coolant additives.  
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If the vehicle becomes stuck  
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle  
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:  
STEP  
1
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift  
lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N  
(vehicles with a manual transmission).  
STEP  
STEP  
2
3
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear  
wheels.  
Place wood, stones or some other material under the rear  
wheels to help provide traction.  
STEP  
STEP  
4
5
Restart the engine.  
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (vehicles with an  
automatic transmission) or 1 or R position (vehicles with a  
manual transmission) and release the parking brake. Then,  
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.  
When it is difficult to free the vehicle  
Press  
to turn off TRAC.  
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WARNING  
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle  
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-  
rounding 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.  
When shifting the shift lever  
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, 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.  
NOTICE  
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components  
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.  
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency  
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the  
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-  
cedure:  
STEP  
1
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly  
depress it.  
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the  
effort required to slow the vehicle.  
STEP  
2
Shift the shift lever to N.  
If the shift lever is shifted to N  
STEP  
3
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the  
road.  
STEP  
4
Stop the engine.  
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N  
STEP  
3
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce  
vehicle speed as much as possible.  
Vehicles without a smart key  
system: Stop the engine by  
turning the engine switch to  
the “ACC” position.  
STEP  
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Vehicles with a smart key sys-  
tem: To stop the engine, press  
and hold the “ENGINE START  
STOP” switch for 2 consecu-  
tive seconds or more, or press  
it briefly 3 times or more in  
succession.  
STEP  
4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,  
or press briefly 3 times or more  
STEP  
5
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.  
WARNING  
If the engine has to be turned off while driving  
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the  
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.  
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.  
Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as  
doing so will lock the steering wheel.  
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