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Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the

vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.

To turn them off, press the switch

once again.

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■Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not

operating, the battery may discharge.

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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 follow-

ing procedure:

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.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.

 If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

4

Stop the engine.

 If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

3

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle

speed as much as possible.

4

Stop the engine by turning the

engine switch to the “ACC”

position.

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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.

●Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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Fire extinguisher

A fire extinguisher is located in the under the front passenger

seat.

It is for use in emergencies, such as in the event of a fire.

1

Release the fixed band and

then remove the fire extin-

guisher.

Fixed band

2

Push the button.

3

Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.

Keep a distance of 2 m (6.6 ft.) to 4 m (13.1 ft.) from the nozzle to base of

the fire.

4

Push the button.

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■After using the fire extinguisher

Store it securely in place. Replace it with a new one as soon as possible.

■Expiration date

The fire extinguisher has an expiration date. It should be replaced with a new

one before the expiry date.

WARNING

■When the fire extinguisher is not in use

Keep the fire extinguisher securely in place. Otherwise, it may be thrown

about in the event of sudden braking or a collision leading to death or seri-

ous injury.

NOTICE

■Fire extinguisher handling and care

●Do not reuse the fire extinguisher.

Replace it with a new one as soon as possible after using it.

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If the vehicle is trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and

perform the following.

● Remove the seat belt first.

● If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.

● If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power

window switch and exit the vehicle through the window.

● If the window can not be opened using the power window switch,

remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the

point that the water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water

pressure outside of the vehicle, and then open the door and exit the

vehicle.

WARNING

■Using an emergency hammer* for emergency escape

The front side windows and rear side windows, as well as the rear window

can be shattered with an emergency hammer* used for emergency escape.

However, an emergency hammer can not shatter the windshield as it is lam-

inated glass.

*: Contact your Toyota dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for fur-

ther information about an emergency hammer.

■Escaping the vehicle from the window

There are cases where escaping the vehicle from the window is not possi-

ble due to seating position, passenger body type, etc.

When using an emergency hammer, consider your seat location and the

size of the window opening to ensure that the opening is accessible and

large enough to escape.

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