When trouble arises -> Steps to take in an emergency for Your Toyota 86 2 Door Second Generation (2022-2025)

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
When towing the vehicle  
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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency  
If your vehicle needs to  
be towed  
Be sure to transport the vehicle with  
all four wheels raised off the ground. If  
the vehicle is towed with the tires con-  
tacting the ground, the drivetrain and  
related parts may be damaged or an  
accident may occur due to a change  
in direction of the vehicle.  
If towing is necessary, we rec-  
ommend having your vehicle  
towed by any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reli-  
able repairer or commercial  
towing service, using a  
wheel-lift type truck or flatbed  
truck.  
Use a safety chain system for  
all towing, and abide by all  
state/provincial and local laws.  
If towing your vehicle with a  
wheel-lift type truck from the  
front, the vehicle's rear wheels  
and axles must be in good con-  
ditions. (P.330)  
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, bro-  
ken debris may hit people, and  
cause serious damage.  
If they are damaged, use a tow-  
ing dolly or flatbed truck.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or  
serious injury.  
Do not turn the engine switch off.  
There is a possibility that the steer-  
ing wheel is locked and cannot be  
operated.  
Installing towing eyelets to the  
vehicle  
Make sure that towing eyelets are  
installed securely.  
If not securely installed, towing eye-  
lets may come loose during towing.  
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Situations when it is neces-  
sary to contact dealers  
before towing  
After towing  
Make sure to remove the towing eye-  
let.  
If not removed, the SRS airbags may  
not deploy correctly if the vehicle is  
involved in a frontal collision, or the  
fuel pump shutoff system may not  
operate correctly if involved in a rear  
collision.  
The following may indicate a prob-  
lem with your transmission. Contact  
any authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or any  
reliable repairer or commercial tow-  
ing service before towing.  
NOTICE  
The engine is running but the  
vehicle does not move.  
To prevent damage to the vehicle  
when towing using a wheel-lift  
type truck  
The vehicle makes an abnormal  
sound.  
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear  
when the engine switch is off. The  
steering lock mechanism is not  
strong enough to hold the front  
wheels straight.  
Towing with a wheel-lift type  
truck  
When raising the vehicle, ensure  
adequate ground clearance for tow-  
ing at the opposite end of the raised  
vehicle. Without adequate clear-  
ance, the vehicle could be dam-  
aged while being towed.  
From the front  
To prevent damage to the vehicle  
when towing with a sling-type  
truck  
Do not tow with a sling-type truck,  
either from the front or rear.  
To prevent damage to the vehicle  
during emergency towing  
Use a towing dolly under the rear  
wheels.  
Do not secure cables or chains to the  
suspension components.  
When towing down a long slope  
Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck.  
If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is  
not used, the brakes may overheat,  
leading to poor brake performance.  
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From the rear  
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 30 km (19 miles) at  
under 30 km/h (18 mph).  
A driver must be in the vehicle to  
steer and operate the brakes. The  
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,  
steering and brakes must be in  
good condition.  
Use a towing dolly under the front  
wheels.  
For vehicles with an automatic  
transmission, only the front towing  
eyelets may be used.  
NOTICE  
Towing with a sling-type truck  
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to  
prevent body damage.  
Emergency towing proce-  
dure  
To have your vehicle towed by  
another vehicle, the towing eyelet  
must be installed to your vehicle.  
Install the towing eyelet using the  
following procedure.  
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Using a flatbed truck  
1 Take out the wheel nut wrench,  
flathead screwdriver and towing  
eyelet. (P.346)  
When using a flat-bed truck to  
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-  
ping belts. Refer to the owner’s  
manual of the flat-bed truck for the  
tire strapping method.  
2 Remove the eyelet cover using  
a flathead screwdriver.  
To protect the bodywork, place a rag  
between the screwdriver and the vehi-  
In order to suppress vehicle move-  
ment during transportation, set the  
parking brake and turn the engine  
switch off.  
Emergency towing  
If a tow truck is not available in an  
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cle body as shown in the illustration.  
upward and then outward to remove it.  
5 Insert the towing eyelet into the  
hole and tighten partially by  
hand.  
3 Remove the upper cover from  
the bumper.  
When removing the cover, pull it toward  
the center of the vehicle to remove it.  
6 Tighten down the towing eyelet  
securely using a wheel nut  
wrench or hard metal bar.  
4 Remove the lower cover from  
the bumper.  
When removing the cover, pull it  
7 Securely attach cables or chains  
to the towing eyelet.  
Take care not to damage the vehicle  
body.  
8 Enter the vehicle being towed  
and start the engine.  
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If the engine does not start, turn the  
engine switch to ON.  
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2
Take out the wheel nut wrench,  
flathead screwdriver and towing eye-  
let. (P.346)  
Remove the eyelet cover using a  
flathead screwdriver.  
9 Shift the shift lever to N and  
release the parking brake.  
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-  
sion: When the shift lever cannot be  
shifted: P.144  
To protect the bodywork, place a rag  
between the screwdriver and the vehicle  
body as shown in the illustration.  
Towing eyelet purpose  
The towing eyelet is to be used to tow  
your vehicle, not to tow other vehicles.  
While towing  
If the engine is not running, the power  
assist for the brakes and steering will  
not function, making steering and brak-  
ing more difficult.  
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Remove the cover from the bumper.  
Wheel nut wrench  
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk.  
(P.346)  
Rear towing eyelet  
If the towing eyelet is installed to the  
rear, it can be used in an emergency to  
tow a vehicle lighter than your vehicle on  
a normal road, using a rope.  
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Insert the towing eyelet into the hole  
and tighten partially by hand.  
Tighten down the towing eyelet  
securely using a wheel nut wrench  
or hard metal bar.  
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When towing another vehicle  
For vehicles with BSD/RCTA, make sure  
to turn BSD/RCTA off.  
As the radar waves will be blocked by  
the towed vehicle, this system will not  
operate properly.  
When installing a towing eyelet to  
the rear  
When installing a towing eyelet to the  
rear, install it using the following proce-  
dure.  
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Vehicle pulls heavily to one side  
If you think something is  
wrong  
when braking  
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side  
when driving on a level road  
If you notice any of the follow-  
ing symptoms, your vehicle  
probably needs adjustment or  
repair. Contact any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reli-  
able repairer as soon as possi-  
ble.  
Loss of brake effectiveness,  
spongy feeling, pedal almost  
touches the floor  
Visible symptoms  
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.  
(Water dripping from the air con-  
ditioning after use is normal.)  
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire  
wear  
Engine coolant temperature  
gauge continually points higher  
than normal.  
Audible symptoms  
Changes in exhaust sound  
Excessive tire squeal when cor-  
nering  
Strange noises related to the  
suspension system  
Pinging or other noises related to  
the engine  
Operational symptoms  
Engine missing, stumbling or  
running roughly  
Appreciable loss of power  
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Fuel pump shut off sys-  
tem  
When the vehicle sustains an  
impact in an accident, etc., the  
fuel pump shut off system  
operates to stop supplying fuel  
in order to minimize fuel leak-  
age.  
Restarting the engine  
Follow the procedure below to  
restart the engine after the system  
is activated.  
1 Turn the engine switch to ACC  
or OFF.  
2 Restart the engine.  
NOTICE  
Before starting the engine  
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.  
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 warning light turns on or a warning 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 malfunction in the system.  
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by  
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any  
reliable repairer.  
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  
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 sys-  
tem is operating normally.  
(red)  
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact  
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the  
vehicle may be dangerous.  
Vacuum pressure system warning light  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the vacuum pressure system.  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
(yellow)  
High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high  
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.  
Handling method (P.362)  
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Charging system warning light  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system  
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact  
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
Low engine oil pressure warning light  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low  
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact  
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
Malfunction indicator lamp  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
The electronic engine control system;  
The electronic throttle control system; or  
The electronic automatic transmission control system (if  
equipped)  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
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SRS warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
The SRS airbag system; or  
The seat belt pretensioner system  
P.53  
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ABS warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
The ABS; or  
The brake assist system  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-  
tem  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
Slip indicator (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
When illuminated, indicates:  
Malfunction of the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;  
Malfunction of the TRC (Traction Control) system; or  
Malfunction of the hill-start assist control system  
Depending on the situation, the light may illuminate even when  
there is no malfunction. It does not indicate a malfunction if the  
light turns off after a short time.  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
When flashing, indicates:  
Indicates that the TRC, VSC or brake LSD function is oper-  
ating. Always drive safely. Driving recklessly may lead to  
an accident.  
Drive with extra care when the indicator is flashing.  
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Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light (warning  
buzzer) (if equipped)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too  
high  
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and shift the shift lever to P.  
If the light goes off after a little while, the vehicle can be  
driven. If the light does not go off, contact any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer.  
Open door warning light  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed  
Check that both side doors and the trunk are closed.  
Low fuel level warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 7.0 L (1.8 gal., 1.5  
Imp. gal.) or less  
Refuel the vehicle.  
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning  
buzzer)  
*1, 2  
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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 passen-  
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warn-  
ing light (warning buzzer) turn off.  
*1: The front passenger’s seat belt reminder light is located on the overhead con-  
sole.  
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:  
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the  
driver and 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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*1, 2  
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.  
If the rear passenger’s seat is occupied, the rear passen-  
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warn-  
ing light (warning buzzer) turn off.  
*1: This light illuminates on the overhead console.  
*2: 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 vehicle reaches a certain  
speed.  
Conventional cruise control indicator (if equipped)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the conventional cruise control system  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
(yellow)  
BSD/RCTA warning light (if equipped) (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the BSD/RCTA system  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
SRH warning light (if equipped) (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the SRH function  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
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RAB warning light (if equipped) (warning buzzer)  
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Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the RAB system  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
LED headlight warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
Master warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light Details/Actions  
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A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to  
indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc-  
tion.  
P.344  
EyeSight warning light (if equipped) (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the EyeSight  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
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Tire pressure warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
When the light comes on:  
Low tire inflation pressure such as  
Natural causes (P.343)  
Flat tire (P.345)  
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 any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:  
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system  
Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
GPF system warning light (warning buzzer)  
Warning light  
Details/Actions  
When the light comes on:  
The accumulated particulate matter exceeds the specified limit.  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or drive the  
vehicle under the following conditions after the engine has been  
warmed up completely.  
Drive at a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) or higher.  
Periodically release the accelerator pedal.  
The light will turn off after approximately 30 minutes. If the  
light does not turn off, inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
When the light blinks:  
Indicates a malfunction in the GPF system  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
If luggage is placed on the front pas-  
senger seat, the front passenger  
detection sensor may cause the warn-  
ing light to flash and the warning  
Front passenger detection sensor,  
seat belt reminder and warning  
buzzer  
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If the tire pressure warning light  
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buzzer to sound even if a passenger  
is not sitting in the seat.  
frequently comes on after blinking  
for 1 minute  
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the  
sensor may not detect a passenger,  
and the warning light may not operate  
properly.  
If the tire pressure warning light fre-  
quently comes on after blinking for 1  
minute when the engine switch is turned  
to ON, have it checked by any author-  
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
If the malfunction indicator lamp  
comes on while driving  
The malfunction indicator lamp will  
come on if the fuel tank becomes com-  
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty,  
refuel the vehicle immediately. The mal-  
function indicator lamp will go off after  
several trips.  
Warning buzzer  
In some cases, the buzzer may not be  
heard due to being in a noisy location or  
audio sound.  
If the malfunction indicator lamp does  
not go off, contact any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or  
any reliable repairer as soon as possi-  
ble.  
WARNING  
If both the ABS and the brake  
system warning lights remain on  
Stop your vehicle in a safe place  
immediately and contact any author-  
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota author-  
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
The vehicle will become extremely  
unstable during braking, and the ABS  
system may fail, which could cause  
an accident resulting in death or seri-  
ous injury.  
Electric power steering system  
warning light (warning buzzer)  
When the battery charge becomes  
insufficient or the voltage temporarily  
drops, the electric power steering sys-  
tem warning light may come on and the  
warning buzzer may sound.  
When the tire pressure warning  
light comes on  
When the electric power steer-  
ing system warning light comes  
on  
Check the tire inflation pressure and  
adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing  
the tire pressure warning reset switch  
will not turn off the tire pressure warning  
light.  
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The steering wheel may 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  
The tire pressure warning light may  
come on due to natural causes such as  
natural air leaks and tire inflation pres-  
sure changes caused by temperature. 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 pre-  
cautions. Failure to do so could cause  
a 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.  
Conditions that the tire pressure  
warning system may not function  
properly  
P.304  
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If a warning message is  
displayed  
If the tire pressure warning light  
comes on even after tire inflation  
pressure adjustment, it is probable  
that you have a flat tire. Check the  
tires. If a tire is flat, repair the flat  
tire by using emergency tire punc-  
ture repair kit.  
The multi-information display  
shows warnings of system  
malfunctions, incorrectly per-  
formed operations, and mes-  
sages that indicate a need for  
maintenance. When a message  
is shown, perform the correc-  
tion procedure appropriate to  
the message.  
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and  
braking. If the vehicle tires deterio-  
rate, you could lose control of the  
steering wheel or the brakes.  
If a blowout or sudden air leak-  
age should occur  
The tire pressure warning system  
may not activate immediately.  
NOTICE  
To ensure the tire pressure warn-  
ing system operates properly  
Do not install tires with different speci-  
fications or makers, as the tire pres-  
sure warning system may not operate  
properly.  
Master warning light  
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The master warning light also comes  
on or flashes in order to indicate that  
a message is currently being dis-  
played on the multi-information dis-  
play.  
Multi-information display  
Follow the instructions of the mes-  
sage on the multi-information display.  
Warning messages  
The warning messages explained below  
may differ from the actual messages  
according to operation conditions and  
vehicle specifications.  
Warning buzzer  
In some cases, the buzzer may not be  
heard due to being in a noisy location or  
audio sound.  
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If “Check Owner’s Manual” is dis-  
played  
If you have a flat tire  
If the following messages are shown,  
following the instructions, accordingly.  
Your vehicle is not equipped  
with a spare tire, but instead is  
equipped with an emergency  
tire puncture repair kit.  
A puncture caused by a nail or  
screw passing through the tire  
tread can be repaired tempo-  
rarily with the emergency tire  
puncture repair kit.  
ꢀ “High Coolant Temperature” (P.362)  
ꢀ “Transmission Oil Temperature”  
(P.143)  
If any of the following messages are  
shown on the multi-information dis-  
play, it may indicate a malfunction.  
Have the vehicle inspected by any  
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.  
ꢀ “EyeSight OFF”  
ꢀ “Headlights Disabled”  
ꢀ “ABS”  
WARNING  
ꢀ “Steering System”  
ꢀ “Vehicle Stability Control”  
ꢀ “Transmission”  
ꢀ “Low Tire Pressure”  
ꢀ “RAB Disabled”  
ꢀ “BSD/RCTA Disabled”  
ꢀ “Keyless Access System Disabled”  
ꢀ “Auto Headlight Leveler Disabled”  
ꢀ “SRH Disabled”  
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. Driving with a  
flat tire may cause a circumferential  
groove on the side wall. In such a  
case, the tire may explode when  
using the emergency tire puncture  
repair kit, resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
ꢀ “Gasoline Particulate Filter”  
If any of the following messages are  
shown on the multi-information dis-  
play, it may indicate a malfunction.  
Immediately stop the vehicle and con-  
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-  
able repairer.  
Before repairing the vehicle  
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place  
on a hard, flat surface.  
ꢀ “Brake System”  
ꢀ “Check Engine”  
ꢀ “SRS Airbag System”  
Set the parking brake.  
Shift the shift lever to P (auto-  
matic transmission) or R (manual  
transmission).  
Stop the engine.  
Turn on the emergency flashers.  
(P.326)  
Check the degree of the tire  
damage.  
A tire should only be repaired with  
the emergency tire puncture repair  
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kit if the damage is caused by a nail  
or screw passing through the tire  
tread.  
A flat tire that cannot be repaired  
with the emergency tire puncture  
repair kit  
ꢀ Do not remove the nail or screw  
from the tire. Removing the  
object may widen the opening  
and disenable emergency repair  
with the kit.  
To avoid sealant leakage, move  
the vehicle until the area of the  
puncture, if known, is positioned  
at the top of the tire.  
In the following cases, the tire cannot be  
repaired with the emergency tire punc-  
ture repair kit. Contact any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
When the tire is damaged due to driv-  
ing without sufficient air pressure  
When the tire lost air pressure due to  
a crack or damage in the tire sidewall  
When the tire is visibly separated from  
the wheel  
When the cut or damage to the tread  
is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more  
When the wheel is damaged  
When 2 or more sharp objects, such  
as nails or screws, have passed  
through the tread on a single tire  
When there is more than one hole or  
cut in the damaged tire  
When the sealant has expired  
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and tools  
Towing eyelet  
A
Screwdriver  
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Emergency tire puncture repair kits  
347  
C
D
Wheel nut wrench  
Emergency tire puncture repair kit components  
Sealant  
A
Sticker  
Quick reference  
Compressor  
Compressor  
C
D
Sealant  
7
Compressor switch  
Hose  
Hose  
Valve  
A
A
Emergency tire puncture repair kit  
The sealant has a limited lifespan.  
The expiry date is marked on the bot-  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
348  
tle. The sealant should be replaced  
before the expiry date. Contact any  
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer for replacement.  
puncture repair kit may not be per-  
formed properly.  
WARNING  
Caution while driving  
The sealant stored in the emergency  
tire puncture repair kit can be used  
only once to temporarily repair a sin-  
gle tire. If the sealant has been used  
and needs to be purchased, contact  
any authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-  
able repairer. The compressor is reus-  
able.  
Store the repair kit in the trunk.  
Injuries may result in the event of  
an accident or sudden braking.  
The repair kit is exclusively only for  
your vehicle.  
Do not use repair kit on other vehi-  
cles, which could lead to an acci-  
dent causing death or serious  
injury.  
The sealant can be used when the  
outside temperature is from -30°C  
(-22°F) to 60°C (140°F).  
Do not use repair kit for tires that  
are different size than the original  
ones, or for any other purpose. If  
the tires have not been completely  
repaired, it could lead to an acci-  
dent causing death or serious  
injury.  
The kit is exclusively designed for size  
and type of tires originally installed on  
your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that  
a different size than the original ones,  
or for any other purposes.  
If the sealant gets on your clothes, it  
may stain.  
Precautions for use of the seal-  
ant  
If the sealant adheres to a wheel or  
the surface of the vehicle body, the  
stain may not be removable if it is not  
cleaned at once. Immediately wipe  
away the sealant with a wet cloth.  
Ingesting the sealant is hazardous  
to your health. If you ingest sealant,  
consume as much water as possi-  
ble, then immediately consult a  
doctor.  
During operation of the kit, a loud  
operation noise is produced. This  
does not indicate a malfunction.  
If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to  
skin, immediately wash it off with  
water. If discomfort persists, consult  
a doctor.  
Do not use the emergency tire punc-  
ture repair kit to check or to adjust the  
tire pressure.  
If a person who is allergic to natural  
rubber comes in contact the seal-  
ant, allergy symptoms may occur.  
In extremely low temperatures -30°C  
to -20°C (-22°F to -4°F), the viscosity  
of the sealant increases and the seal-  
ant will flow more slowly. In such tem-  
peratures, bring the sealant into the  
vehicle to warm it up before use.  
Note for checking the emergency  
tire puncture repair kit  
Check the sealant expiry date occasion-  
ally.  
The expiry date is shown on the bottle.  
Do not use sealant whose expiry date  
has already passed. Otherwise, repairs  
conducted using the emergency tire  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
349  
tight enough.  
Taking out the emergency  
tire puncture repair kits  
1 Remove the luggage mat.  
Valve  
A
3 Remove the valve cap from the  
valve of the punctured tire.  
2 Take out the emergency tire  
puncture repair kits. (P.346)  
Emergency repair method  
1 Shake the sealant bottle up and  
down several times and loosen  
the hose.  
Valve  
A
Cap  
7
4 Connect the sealant bottle hose  
by threading it on the valve.  
The sealant may leak if the fitting is not  
tight enough.  
2 Connect the air compressor  
hose to the valve on the bottle.  
The sealant may leak if the fitting is not  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
350  
5 Turn the bottle upside down and  
tilt the bottle cap into the bottle  
holder of the air compressor.  
8 To inject the sealant and inflate  
the tire, turn the compressor  
switch on.  
6 Make sure that the air compres-  
9 Adjust the air pressure to the  
appropriate level (green zone of  
the air gauge).  
sor switch is off.  
After the compressor starts to operate,  
the air pressure will temporarily rise to  
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 45 psi) or  
higher. After about 30 seconds when all  
of the sealant is inside the tire, the air  
pressure will lower, representing the air  
pressure in the tire.  
7 Connect the compressor power  
plug to the power outlet.  
The engine switch must be in ACC.  
10While filling the tire with air,  
attach the speed limit label on  
Power plug  
A
Power outlet  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
351  
is removed.  
the position shown in the illus-  
tration.  
13Install the valve cap onto the  
valve of the emergency repaired  
tire.  
11Turn the air compressor power  
switch off when the air pressure  
reaches the green zone of the  
air gauge.  
14Connect the hose of the bottle to  
the valve of the bottle in a circu-  
lar fashion to avoid leakage of  
the remaining sealant.  
Remove the power plug from  
the accessory power socket.  
The sealant may stain clothing.  
7
12With the compressor switch off,  
disconnect the hose from the  
valve on the tire and then pull  
out the power plug from the  
power outlet socket.  
15Stow the kit back in the vehicle  
and drive your vehicle immedi-  
ately for 10 minutes or 5 km (3  
miles).  
Some sealant may leak when the hose  
16After driving for 10 minutes or 5  
km (3 miles), pull your vehicle  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
352  
over in a safe place and recon-  
nect the compressor.  
ized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer.  
17Turn the compressor switch on  
and wait for several seconds,  
then turn it off. Check the tire  
inflation pressure.  
19Taking precautions to avoid sud-  
den braking, sudden accelera-  
tion and sharp turns, drive  
carefully at under 80 km/h (50  
mph) to the nearest any author-  
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any relia-  
ble repairer that is less than 200  
km (124 miles) away for tire  
repair or replacement.  
After a tire is repaired with the  
emergency tire puncture repair kit  
The tire pressure warning valve and  
transmitter should be replaced.  
18If the air pressure is in red zone  
of the air gauge, the kit did not  
successfully seal the puncture.  
In this case, please stop driving  
and contact any authorized  
Even if the tire inflation pressure is at  
the recommended level, the tire pres-  
sure warning light may come on/flash.  
Toyota retailer or Toyota author-  
WARNING  
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. Driving with a  
flat tire may cause a circumferential  
groove on the side wall. In such a  
case, the tire may explode when  
using a repair kit.  
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353  
Parts of the kit become hot during  
operation. Be careful handling the  
kit during and after operation. Do  
not touch the metal part around the  
connecting area between the bottle  
and compressor. It will be extremely  
hot.  
WARNING  
When fixing the flat tire  
Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat  
area.  
Do not touch the wheels or the area  
around the brakes immediately  
after the vehicle has been driven.  
After the vehicle has been driven,  
the wheels and the area around the  
brakes may be extremely hot.  
Touching these areas with hands,  
feet or other body parts may result  
in burns.  
Do not attach the vehicle speed  
warning sticker to an area other  
than the one indicated. If the sticker  
is attached to an area where an  
SRS airbag is located, such as the  
pad of the steering wheel, it may  
prevent the SRS airbag from oper-  
ating properly.  
Connect the valve and hose  
securely with the tire installed on  
the vehicle.  
Driving to spread the liquid seal-  
ant evenly  
Observe the following precautions to  
reduce the risk of accidents.  
Failing to do so may result in a loss of  
vehicle control and cause death or  
serious injury.  
If the hose is not properly con-  
nected to the valve, air leakage  
may occur or sealant may be  
sprayed out.  
If the hose comes off the valve  
while inflating the tire, there is a risk  
that the hose will move abruptly due  
to air pressure.  
Drive the vehicle carefully at a low  
speed. Be especially careful when  
turning and cornering.  
If the vehicle does not drive straight  
or you feel a pull through the steer-  
ing wheel, stop the vehicle and  
check the tire. The tire may have  
separated from the wheel.  
After inflation of the tire has com-  
pleted, the sealant may splatter  
when the hose is disconnected or  
some air is let out of the tire.  
7
Follow the operation procedure to  
repair the tire. If the procedure is  
not followed, the sealant may spray  
out.  
NOTICE  
When performing an emergency  
repair  
Keep back from the tire while it is  
being repaired, as there is a chance  
of it bursting while the repair opera-  
tion is being performed. If you  
notice any cracks or deformation of  
the tire, turn off the compressor  
switch and stop the repair operation  
immediately.  
Perform the emergency repair with-  
out removing the nail or screw that  
has punctured the tread of the tire.  
If the object that has punctured the  
tire is removed, repair by the emer-  
gency tire puncture repair kit may  
not be possible.  
The kit may overheat if operated for  
a long period of time. Do not oper-  
ate the compressor continuously for  
more than 10 minutes.  
The kit is not waterproof. Make sure  
that the kit is not exposed to water,  
such as when it is being used in the  
rain.  
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354  
To avoid damage to the tire pres-  
sure warning valves and trans-  
mitters  
NOTICE  
Do not put the kit directly onto dusty  
ground such as sand at the side of  
the road. If the kit vacuums up dust  
etc., a malfunction may occur.  
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 any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any  
reliable repairer or other qualified ser-  
vice shop as soon as possible. After  
use of liquid sealant, make sure to  
replace the tire pressure warning  
valve and transmitter when repairing  
or replacing the tire. (P.304)  
Make sure to stand the kit with the  
bottle vertical. The kit cannot work  
properly if it is laid on its side.  
Handling the emergency tire  
puncture repair kit  
The compressor power source  
should be 12 V DC suitable for  
vehicle use. Do not connect the  
compressor to any other source.  
If gasoline splatters on the kit, the  
kit may deteriorate. Take care not to  
allow gasoline to contact it.  
Store the emergency tire puncture  
repair kit in the trunk. The kit may  
be thrown around during sudden  
braking and so forth, damaging the  
kit.  
Place the repair kit in a storage to pre-  
vent it from being exposed to dirt or  
water.  
Store the kit in its assigned place  
out of reach of children.  
Do not disassemble or modify the  
kit. Do not subject parts such as the  
air pressure indicator to impacts.  
This may cause a malfunction.  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
355  
tions may be loose or corroded.  
(P.298)  
If the engine will not  
start  
The starter motor does not  
turn over  
If the engine will not start even  
though correct starting proce-  
dures are being followed  
(P.139), consider each of the  
following points:  
The engine starting system may be  
malfunctioning due to an electrical  
problem such as electronic key bat-  
tery depletion or a blown fuse.  
However, an interim measure is  
available to start the engine.  
(P.355)  
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 proce-  
dures. (P.139)  
One of the following may be the  
cause of the problem:  
One or both of the battery termi-  
nals may be disconnected.  
(P.298)  
There may be a malfunction in  
the engine immobilizer system.  
(P.79)  
7
The battery may be discharged.  
(P.359)  
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.  
There may be a malfunction in  
the steering lock system.  
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any  
reliable repairer if the problem cannot  
be repaired, or if repair procedures are  
unknown.  
One of the following may be the  
cause of the problem:  
The battery may be discharged.  
(P.359)  
Emergency start function  
When the engine does not start, the  
following steps can be used as an  
The battery terminal connec-  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
356  
interim measure to start the engine  
if the engine switch is functioning  
normally:  
If you lose your keys  
New genuine mechanical keys  
can be made by any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reli-  
able repairer using another  
mechanical key and the key  
number stamped on your key  
number plate.  
1 Set the parking brake.  
2 Shift the shift lever to P (auto-  
matic transmission) or N (man-  
ual transmission).  
3 Turn the engine switch to ACC.  
4 Press and hold the engine  
switch for about 15 seconds  
while depressing the brake  
pedal (automatic transmission)  
or clutch pedal (manual trans-  
mission) firmly.  
Keep the plate in a safe place  
such as your wallet, not in the  
vehicle.  
NOTICE  
Even if the engine can be started  
using the above steps, the system  
may be malfunctioning. Have the  
vehicle inspected by any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
When an electronic key is lost  
If the electronic key remains lost, the  
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-  
cantly. Visit any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,  
or any reliable repairer immediately  
with all remaining electronic keys that  
were provided with your vehicle.  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
357  
If the fuel filler door can-  
not be opened  
If the electronic key  
does not operate prop-  
erly  
If the fuel filler door cannot be  
opened by pressing the center  
of the rear edge of the fuel filler  
door with the doors unlocked,  
the following procedure can be  
used to open the fuel filler  
door.  
If communication between the  
electronic key and vehicle is  
interrupted (P.111) or the  
electronic key cannot be used  
because the battery is  
depleted, the smart entry &  
start system and wireless  
remote control cannot be used.  
In such cases, the doors can  
be opened and the engine can  
Opening the fuel filler door  
Remove the access cover at the  
rightside of the trunk trim.  
be started by following the pro-  
cedure below.  
When the electronic key does not  
work properly  
Make sure that the smart entry & start  
system has not been deactivated in  
the customization setting. If it is off,  
turn the function on.  
Check if battery-saving mode is set. If  
it is set, cancel the function. (P.111)  
7
Push the yellow lever to unlock the  
fuel filler lid.  
NOTICE  
In case of a smart entry & start  
system malfunction or other  
key-related problems  
Take your vehicle with all the elec-  
tronic keys provided with your vehicle  
to any authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-  
able repairer.  
Locking and unlocking the  
doors  
Unlocking the door  
Use the mechanical key (P.100)  
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358  
the engine switch will turn to ACC.  
in order to perform the following  
operations:  
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal  
(automatic transmission) or  
1 Unlocks all the doors  
2 Locks all the doors  
clutch pedal (manual transmis-  
sion) and check that  
is  
shown on the multi-information  
display.  
Starting the engine  
1 Vehicles with an automatic  
transmission: Ensure that the  
shift lever is in P and depress  
the brake pedal.  
4 Press the engine switch.  
In the event that the engine still  
cannot be started, contact any  
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer.  
Vehicles with a manual trans-  
mission: Shift the shift lever to N  
and depress the clutch pedal.  
2 Touch the area behind the lock  
button and unlock button on the  
electronic key to the engine  
switch.  
Stopping the engine  
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-  
sion: Shift the shift lever to P and press  
the engine switch as you normally do  
when stopping the engine.  
Vehicles with a manual transmission:  
Shift the shift lever to N and press the  
engine switch as you normally do when  
stopping the engine.  
When the electronic key is detected, a  
buzzer sounds and the engine switch  
will turn to ON.  
When the smart entry & start system is  
deactivated in customization setting,  
Electronic key battery  
As the above procedure is a temporary  
measure, it is recommended that the  
electronic key battery be replaced  
immediately when the battery is  
depleted. (P.316)  
Alarm (if equipped)  
Using the mechanical key to lock the  
doors will not set the alarm system.  
If a door is unlocked using the mechani-  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
359  
cal key when the alarm system is set,  
the alarm may be triggered.  
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged  
Changing engine switch modes  
Release the brake pedal (automatic  
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual  
transmission) and press the engine  
switch in step 3 above.  
The following procedures may  
be used to start the engine if  
the vehicle’s battery is dis-  
charged.  
You can also call any author-  
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
The engine does not start and modes  
will be changed each time the switch is  
pressed. (P.141)  
authorized repairer, or any reli-  
able repairer.  
Restarting the engine  
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 by following  
the steps below.  
1 Vehicles with an alarm (P.81):  
Confirm that the electronic key  
is being carried.  
When connecting the jumper (or  
booster) cables, depending on the situ-  
ation, the alarm may activate and doors  
locked.  
7
2 Open the hood. (P.293)  
3 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to  
on your vehicle and con-  
A
nect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to  
on the sec-  
B
ond vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to  
on the second  
C
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
360  
vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to  
.
D
Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)  
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)  
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)  
A
C
D
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the  
illustration.  
4 Start the engine of the second  
order from which they were con-  
nected.  
vehicle. Increase the engine  
speed slightly and maintain at  
that level for approximately 5  
minutes to recharge the battery  
of your vehicle.  
Once the engine starts, have the  
vehicle inspected at any author-  
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer as soon as possible.  
5 Open and close any of the door  
of your vehicle with the engine  
switch off.  
Starting the engine when the bat-  
tery is discharged  
6 Maintain the engine speed of  
the second vehicle and start the  
engine of your vehicle by turning  
the engine switch to ON.  
The engine cannot be started by  
push-starting.  
To prevent battery discharge  
Turn off the headlights and the audio  
system while the engine is off.  
7 Once the vehicle’s engine has  
started, remove the jumper  
cables in the exact reverse  
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.  
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361  
When the battery is removed or dis-  
charged  
when reconnecting the battery.  
Information stored in the ECU is  
cleared. When the battery is depleted,  
have the vehicle inspected at any  
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer.  
WARNING  
When removing the battery ter-  
minals  
Always remove the negative (-) termi-  
nal first. If the positive (+) terminal  
contacts any metal in the surrounding  
area when the positive (+) terminal is  
removed, a spark may occur, leading  
to a fire in addition to electrical shocks  
and death or serious injury.  
When removing the battery termi-  
nals  
When the battery terminals are  
removed, the information stored in the  
ECU is cleared. Before removing the  
battery terminals, contact any author-  
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
Avoiding battery fires or explo-  
sions  
Observe the following precautions to  
prevent accidentally igniting the flam-  
mable gas that may be emitted from  
the battery:  
Charging the battery  
The electricity stored in the battery will  
discharge gradually even when the vehi-  
cle is not in use, due to natural dis-  
charge and the draining effects of  
certain electrical appliances. If the vehi-  
cle is left for a long time, the battery may  
discharge, and the engine may be una-  
ble to start. (The battery recharges auto-  
matically during driving.)  
Make sure each jumper cable is  
connected to the correct terminal  
and that it is not unintentionally in  
contact with any other than the  
intended terminal.  
Do not allow the + and - clamps of  
the jumper cables to come into con-  
tact with each other.  
When recharging or replacing the  
battery  
Do not smoke, use matches, ciga-  
rette lighters or allow open flame  
near the battery.  
In some cases, it may not be possible  
to unlock the doors using the smart  
entry & start system when the battery  
is discharged. Use the wireless  
remote control or the mechanical key  
to lock or unlock the doors.  
7
Battery precautions  
The battery contains poisonous and  
corrosive acidic electrolyte, while  
related parts contain lead and lead  
compounds. Observe the following  
precautions when handling the bat-  
tery:  
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 mal-  
function.  
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.  
The engine switch mode is memo-  
rized by the vehicle. When the battery  
is reconnected, the system will return  
to the mode it was in before the bat-  
tery was discharged. Before discon-  
necting the battery, turn the engine  
switch off.  
Do not lean over the battery.  
If you are unsure what mode the  
engine switch was in before the bat-  
tery discharged, be especially careful  
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
362  
If your vehicle overheats  
In the event that battery fluid comes  
into contact with the skin or eyes,  
immediately wash the affected area  
with water and seek medical atten-  
tion. Place a wet sponge or cloth  
over the affected area until medical  
attention can be received.  
The following may indicate that  
your vehicle is overheating.  
The engine coolant tempera-  
ture gauge (P.88) is in the  
red zone or a loss of engine  
power is experienced. (For  
example, the vehicle speed  
does not increase.)  
Always wash your hands after han-  
dling the battery support, terminals,  
and other battery-related parts.  
Do not allow children near the bat-  
tery.  
“High Coolant Temperature  
Check Owner's Manual” is  
shown on the multi-information  
display.  
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 haz-  
ard.  
Steam comes out from under  
the hood.  
NOTICE  
Correction procedures  
When handling jumper cables  
Be careful that the jumper cables do  
not become tangled in the cooling  
fans or any of the belts when connect-  
ing or disconnecting them.  
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place  
and turn off the air conditioning  
system, and then stop the  
engine.  
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 win-  
dow.  
2 If you see steam: Carefully lift  
the hood after the steam sub-  
sides.  
If you do not see steam: Care-  
fully lift the hood.  
3 After the engine has cooled  
down sufficiently, inspect the  
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363  
engine coolant is unavailable.  
hoses and radiator core (radia-  
tor) for any leaks.  
6 Start the engine and turn the air  
conditioning system on to check  
that the radiator cooling fans  
Radiators  
A
Cooling fans  
operate and to check for coolant  
leaks from the radiator or hoses.  
If a large amount of coolant leaks,  
immediately contact any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
The fans operate when the air condi-  
tioning 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 tempera-  
tures.)  
4 The coolant level is satisfactory  
if it is between the “FULL” and  
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.  
7 If the fans are not operating:  
Stop the engine immediately  
and contact any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota author-  
ized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer.  
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If the fans are operating: Have  
the vehicle inspected at the  
nearest any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.  
Reservoir  
A
“FULL” line  
“LOW” line  
C
Radiator cap  
D
WARNING  
5 Add engine coolant if necessary.  
Water can be used in an emergency if  
When inspecting under the hood  
of your vehicle  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in serious  
injury such as burns.  
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If the vehicle becomes  
stuck  
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.  
Carry out the following proce-  
dures if the tires spin or the  
vehicle becomes stuck in mud,  
dirt or snow:  
Keep hands and clothing (espe-  
cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)  
away from the fans and belts. Fail-  
ure to do so may cause the hands  
or clothing to be caught, resulting in  
serious injury.  
Recovering procedure  
1 Stop the engine. Set the parking  
brake and shift the shift lever to  
P (automatic transmission) or N  
(manual transmission).  
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir  
caps while the engine and radiator  
are hot.  
High temperature steam or coolant  
could spray out.  
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand  
from around the rear wheels.  
NOTICE  
3 Place wood, stones or some  
other material under the rear  
wheels to help provide traction.  
When adding engine coolant  
Add coolant slowly after the engine  
has cooled down sufficiently. Adding  
cool coolant to a hot engine too  
quickly can cause damage to the  
engine.  
4 Restart the engine.  
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R  
(automatic transmission) or 1 or  
R (manual transmission) and  
release the parking brake. Then,  
while exercising caution,  
To prevent damage to the cooling  
system  
Observe the following precautions:  
Avoid contaminating the coolant  
with foreign matter (such as sand or  
dust etc.).  
depress the accelerator pedal.  
Do not use any coolant additive.  
When it is difficult to free the vehi-  
cle  
Press the  
switch to turn off TRC.  
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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 surrounding area is clear to avoid  
striking other vehicles, objects or peo-  
ple. The vehicle may also lunge for-  
ward or lunge back suddenly as it  
becomes free. Use extreme caution.  
When shifting the shift lever  
(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 damaging the transmis-  
sion 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 per-  
formed, the vehicle may require  
towing to be freed.  
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