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EMERGENCY FLASHERS

Use the emergency flashers to warn other

drivers if your vehicle is stopped where it

might be a traffic hazard.

Always pull off the road as far as possible.

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To turn on the emergency flashers,

press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.

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To turn them off, press the switch

once again.

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The turn signal light switch will not work

while the emergency flashers are operating.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the flashers on for a long

period when the engine is not running.

IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TOWED

If towing is required, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a

commercial tow truck service using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.

NOTICE

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Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the State and local laws.

To prevent serious damage to the transmission, never tow a vehicle from the rear

with four wheels or the front wheels on the ground.

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your Toyota dealer

before towing.

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The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Towing with a sling-type truck

NOTICE

To prevent body damage, do not tow with

a sling-type truck, either from the front

or rear.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

NOTICE

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To prevent serious damage to the transmission, never tow the vehicle from the rear

with the front wheels on the ground.

To prevent damage to the vehicle, when raising the vehicle, ensure adequate

ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle.

Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

From the front–

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Release the parking brake.

From the rear–

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Use a towing dolly under the front

wheels.

Using a flatbed truck

If you use chains or cables to tie down your

vehicle, the angles shaded in black must

be 45°.

Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the

vehicle may be damaged.

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Emergency towing

If a towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed

by a cable, towing strap or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes.

NOTICE

Use extreme caution when towing vehicles.

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Only use the specified towing

eyelet; otherwise your vehicle may

be damaged.

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Never tow the vehicle from the rear

with the front wheels on the ground.

This may cause serious damage to

the transmission.

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Emergency towing may be done

only on hard-surfaced roads for a

short distance and at low speeds.

Also, the wheels, axles, drivetrain,

steering and brakes must all be in

good working condition.

NOTICE

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Use only a cable, strap or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles.

Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided.

Do not allow the cable, strap or chain to contact the vehicle body when towing.

Doing so may damage the vehicle.

Before towing–

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Release the parking brake and put the transmission in N position.

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Vehicles with standard type ignition switch–

The ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.

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Vehicles with smart entry and start system–

The ENGINE START STOP switch must be in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

CAUTION

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If the engine is not running, the power assistance for the brakes and steering will

not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.

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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving manoeuvres which place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets

and the cables or chains.

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Always be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

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Installing the front towing eyelet

CAUTION

When installing the eyelet on the vehicle, tighten the front eyelet securely. If the eyelet is

loose, it may come off when being towed and result in death or serious injury.

1. Remove the front towing eyelet from the underside of the spare tyre cover in the boot

of the vehicle. Refer to “Location of the spare tyre, jack and tools” on page 307.

2. Remove the front towing eyelet cover

on the front bumper using a flat-

bladed screwdriver, wrapped with a

cloth.

3. Insert the front towing eyelet into the

hole on the bumper by turning

clockwise.

4. Tighten the front towing eyelet

securely using a wheel nut wrench.

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IF YOU THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or

repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning after use is

normal).

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Flat-looking tyres or uneven tyre wear.

The right-most segment of the engine coolant temperature display flashes.

Audible symptoms

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Changes in exhaust sound.

Excessive tyre squeal when cornering.

Strange noises related to the suspension system.

Pinging or other noises related to the engine.

Operational symptoms

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Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly.

Appreciable loss of power.

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking.

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road.

Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor.

FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SYSTEM

The fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine to minimise the risk of

fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision.

Vehicles with standard type ignition switch–

To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates, turn the ignition switch

to the ACC or LOCK position and restart the engine.

Vehicles with smart entry and start system–

To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates, press the ENGINE

START STOP switch to OFF and restart the engine.

CAUTION

Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine. If you find that fuel

has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair.

In this case, do not restart the engine.

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