When trouble arises for Your Toyota Avensis 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2018)

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When trouble arises  
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8-1. Essential information  
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency  
Emergency flashers...........514  
If your vehicle needs to  
be towed..........................517  
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an  
emergency.......................515  
If you think something is  
wrong...............................524  
Fuel pump shut off system  
(gasoline engine).............525  
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds.............................526  
If a warning message is  
displayed .........................533  
If you have a flat tire  
(vehicles with spare  
tire) ..................................550  
If you have a flat tire  
(vehicles with  
emergency tire  
puncture repair kit)...........566  
If the engine will not  
start..................................581  
If the shift lever cannot be  
shifted from P ..................583  
If the parking brake  
cannot be released..........584  
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly ........588  
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged.......................591  
If your vehicle overheats....596  
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck ................................599  
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8-1. Essential information  
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.  
■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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8-1. Essential information  
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.  
X If the shift lever is shifted to N  
3
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.  
Stop the engine.  
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X 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.  
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Vehicles without smart entry &  
start system: Stop the engine  
by turning the engine switch to  
the “ACC” position.  
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8-1. Essential information  
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Vehicles with smart entry &  
start system: To stop the  
engine, press and hold the  
engine switch for 2 consecutive  
seconds or more, or press it  
briefly 3 times or more in suc-  
cession.  
Press and hold for 2 seconds  
or more, or press briefly  
3 times or more  
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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 smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the  
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If your vehicle needs to be towed  
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle  
towed by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional 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.  
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing  
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact  
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional or commercial towing service before towing.  
● The engine is running, but the vehicle does not move.  
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Towing with a sling-type truck  
Do not tow with a sling-type truck  
to prevent body damage.  
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck  
X From the front  
X From the rear  
Release the parking brake.  
Use a towing dolly under the  
front wheels.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Using a flatbed truck  
If your vehicle is transported by a flatbed truck, it should be tied down  
at the locations shown in the illustration.  
Use wheel chocks for front tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling.  
Secure the vehicle by strapping the tires to the deck of the tow truck  
as shown.  
X Front  
X Rear  
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 dam-  
aged.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Emergency towing  
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be  
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency  
towing eyelets or hooks. This should only be attempted on hard sur-  
faced roads for at most 80 km (50 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.  
For vehicles with Multidrive, only the front towing eyelets may be  
used.  
X Towing eyelet (front)  
X Towing hook (rear)  
Emergency towing procedure  
1
Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 551, 567)  
2
Push the eyelet cover and then  
open it.  
The eyelet cover has a rotary  
mechanism which allows the cover  
to be opened by pushing on the  
outer side.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
3
Insert the towing eyelet into the  
hole and tighten partially by  
hand.  
4
Insert a wheel nut wrench or  
hard metal bar into the towing  
eyelet parallel to the front  
bumper surface.  
To prevent damaging the vehicle,  
cover the ends of the wheel nut  
wrench or hard metal bar with rags,  
tapes, etc.  
5
Tighten down the towing eyelet  
securely using a wheel nut  
wrench or hard metal bar.  
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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.  
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.  
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Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.  
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-  
tion (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON  
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).  
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Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.  
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 583  
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■While towing  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will  
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.  
■Wheel nut wrench  
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the trunk or luggage compartment.  
(→P. 551, 567)  
WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■When towing the vehicle  
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the  
front wheels raised or with all four wheels  
raised off the ground.  
If the vehicle is towed with the front  
wheels contacting the ground, the driv-  
etrain and related parts may be dam-  
aged.  
■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 eye-  
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-  
ple and cause serious damage.  
●Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without  
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-  
tem).  
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-  
ated.  
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle  
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely  
installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
NOTICE  
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type  
truck  
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from  
the rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is  
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the  
front wheels straight.  
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 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.  
●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.  
■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  
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.  
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when using a flatbed truck  
●Do not drive over the wheel chocks, as doing so may damage the tires.  
●When lashing the front tires, do not tie down the vehicle over any parts  
other than the tires (do not use parts such as the suspension).  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If you think something is wrong  
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-  
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-  
fessional, as soon as possible.  
Visible symptoms  
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle  
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)  
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear  
● Engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the temperature is  
higher than normal  
Audible symptoms  
● Changes in exhaust sound  
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering  
● Strange noises related to the suspension system  
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine  
Operational symptoms  
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough  
● 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  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline  
engine)  
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an  
airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system  
stops supplying fuel to the engine.  
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is  
activated.  
1
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles  
without smart entry & start system), or ACCESSORY mode or off  
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).  
2
Restart the engine.  
NOTICE  
■Before starting the engine  
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.  
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been  
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.  
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526  
8-2. 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 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 dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
Warning light and warning buzzer list  
Warning light  
Warning light/Details/Actions  
Brake system warning light (red indicator)  
Indicates that:  
• Low brake fluid (warning buzzer)  
• Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system  
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-  
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.  
Malfunction indicator lamp  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The electronic engine control system;  
• The electronic throttle control system;  
• The electronic Multidrive control system (if equipped);  
• The emission control system (if equipped);  
• DPF system (if equipped);  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
SRS warning light  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The SRS airbag system; or  
• The seat belt pretensioner system.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
527  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning light/Details/Actions  
Warning light  
ABS warning light  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The ABS; or  
• The brake assist system  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)  
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
Electric power steering system warning light (warning  
buzzer)  
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-  
ing) system.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
PCS warning light (if equipped)  
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):  
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-  
tem)  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not  
sound):  
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-  
porarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:  
• The part of the windshield around the front sensor being  
dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stick-  
ers, etc.  
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→ Clear the dirt, fog, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.  
(→P. 255)  
• Front sensor temperature being outside of its opera-  
tional range  
→ Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor  
has cooled down sufficiently.  
When the warning light is illuminated:  
Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS  
(Pre-Crash Safety system) is disabled or both are dis-  
abled.  
→ To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and  
PCS. (→P. 260, 306)  
528  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning light  
Warning light/Details/Actions  
“AFS OFF” indicator (if equipped)  
Indicates a malfunction in the AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting  
System).  
(Flashes)  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)  
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
(Flashes)  
Slip indicator  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The VSC system;  
• The TRC system; or  
• The hill-start assist control system;  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRC system is  
operating.  
Low fuel level warning light  
Indicates that remaining fuel is about 9.0 L (2.4 gal., 2.0  
Imp.gal.) or less  
→ Refuel the vehicle.  
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*1  
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their  
seat belts.  
→ Fasten the seat belt.  
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front  
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to  
make the warning light (warning buzzer) off.  
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning  
buzzer)*1  
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts  
→ Fasten the seat belt.  
(On the center panel)  
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*2  
Warns the driver to release parking brake.  
→ Release the parking brake.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning light/Details/Actions  
Warning light  
Master warning light  
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and  
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has  
detected a malfunction.  
→ P. 533  
Tire pressure warning light (if equipped)  
When the light comes on:  
Low tire inflation pressure such as  
• Natural causes (→P. 530)  
• Flat tire (→P. 550, 566)  
→ 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 pres-  
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any  
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:  
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system (→P. 531)  
→ Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
*1: Seat belt reminders:  
The seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver and passengers that  
any of the seat belts of the occupied seats is not fastened. The buzzer  
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least  
20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will  
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.  
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*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:  
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately  
5 km/h (3 mph) or more.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)  
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily  
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the  
warning buzzer may sound.  
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with tire pres-  
sure warning system)  
Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is not punctured.  
If the tire is punctured: →P. 550, 566  
If the tire is not punctured:  
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered suffi-  
ciently.  
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.  
●If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that  
the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization.  
(→P. 466)  
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted  
without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.  
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes  
(vehicles with tire pressure warning system)  
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as  
natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature.  
In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light  
(after a few minutes).  
■When using the spare tire (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)  
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-  
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire  
pressure warning system. Also, if you replace a flat tire with the spare tire  
after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.  
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function prop-  
erly (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)  
→P. 472  
531  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1  
minute (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)  
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1  
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-  
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart  
entry & start system), have it checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1  
minute when you change between registered wheel sets, confirm the correct  
wheel set has been selected.  
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving  
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank  
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-  
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.  
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized  
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning  
buzzer  
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-  
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the 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 passenger,  
and the warning light may not operate properly.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on  
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.  
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly  
hold and operate it using more force than usual.  
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with tire pressure  
warning system)  
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a  
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.  
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-  
tion pressure immediately.  
●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, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the  
nearest authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
●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 (vehicles with tire  
pressure warning system)  
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.  
NOTICE  
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly (vehi-  
cles with tire pressure warning system)  
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pres-  
sure warning system may not operate properly.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If a warning message is displayed  
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm  
and perform the following actions:  
1
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.  
2
Multi-information display  
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions  
have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Warning message and warning buzzer list  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure  
The warning light may come on if the engine oil  
pressure is too low.  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place  
and contact any authorized Toyota dealer  
or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
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Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-  
gerous.  
534  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging  
system  
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place  
and contact any authorized Toyota dealer  
or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
Indicates a malfunction in the brake system  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional  
immediately.  
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-  
gerous.  
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-  
tem  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
(If equipped)  
535  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Details/Actions  
Warning message  
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash  
Safety system)  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional  
immediately.  
(Flashes)  
(If equipped)  
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional  
immediately.  
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-  
gerous.  
(Flashes)  
(If equipped)  
(If equipped)  
(If equipped)  
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-  
tem  
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate  
the system, and then press the button again to  
reactivate the system.  
A buzzer also sounds.  
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→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter sys-  
tem  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
536  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-  
ture Alert)  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the  
engine switch off and then turn it to the  
“ON” position (vehicles without smart  
entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode  
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)  
again to reset the LDA system. Or restart  
the LDA system by pressing LDA switch. If  
the LDA system becomes normal, the sys-  
tem can be activated.  
(If equipped)  
Indicates a malfunction in the RSA (Road Sign  
Assist)  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
(If equipped)  
Indicates a malfunction in the clutch switch  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
(Manual transmission)  
Indicates that the electric parking brake system  
cannot perform a request  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Vehicles with Stop & Start system: indicates that  
the electric parking brake system cannot perform  
a release request when the Stop & Start system  
is operating (engine stopped or starting).  
A buzzer also sounds.  
(Flashes)  
→ If the parking brake is not released once  
the engine has restarted and the warning  
message has disappeared, pull the parking  
brake switch again to release the parking  
brake.  
537  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Details/Actions  
Warning message  
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking  
brake system  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
(Yellow)  
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric  
Power Steering) system  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully  
closed  
The system also indicates which doors are not  
fully closed.  
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h  
(3 mph),  
flashes and a buzzer sounds  
to indicate that the door(s) are not yet fully  
closed.  
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.  
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Indicates that the trunk (sedan) or back door  
(wagon) is not fully closed  
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h  
(3 mph),  
flashes and a buzzer sounds  
to indicate that the trunk (sedan) or back door  
(wagon) is not yet fully closed.  
→ Close the trunk (sedan) or back door  
(wagon).  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
Indicates that the parking brake is not engaged  
When the engine switch is turned off while the  
vehicle is not at standstill, a message is dis-  
played and a buzzer sounds twice to indicate  
that the parking brake is not engaged.  
If the driver’s door is opened without parking  
brake applied, a continuous buzzer sounds.  
→ Apply the parking brake.  
(Flashes)  
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged  
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h  
(3 mph), message is displayed and a buzzer  
sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still  
engaged.  
→ Release the parking brake.  
Indicate that the parking brake is in undefined  
state  
When the parking brake system is unable to  
detect its current state (set or released), mes-  
sage is displayed and a buzzer sounds.  
→ Wait until the message disappears. If the  
message does not disappear, release the  
parking brake.  
(Flashes)  
Indicates that the parking brake system is not  
currently functional  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Leave the system for a while.  
In case of overheating, the system will  
become functional once the system cools  
down.  
(Flashes) (Flashes)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Details/Actions  
Warning message  
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be  
changed  
→ Check the engine oil and change if neces-  
sary. After changing the engine oil, the oil  
change system should be reset. (→P. 455)  
(The indicator will not work properly unless  
the oil maintenance data has been reset.)  
(Diesel engine)  
Indicates that the engine oil and oil filter should  
be changed  
→ Have the engine oil and oil filter checked  
and/or changed by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified  
and equipped professional. After changing  
the engine oil, the oil change system  
should be reset. (→P. 455)  
(Diesel engine)  
Indicates that the amount of accumulated deposit  
in the DPF system has reached the specified  
level. Regenerate the filter  
→ P. 543  
(Diesel engine)  
Indicates a malfunction in the DPF system  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional  
immediately.  
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(Diesel engine)  
540  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
Indicates that the pre-crash safety system is dis-  
abled.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
(Flashes)  
(If equipped)  
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability  
Control) system was turned off, the pre-crash  
braking and pre-crash brake assist are disabled  
(The pre-crash warning function will be opera-  
tional)  
→ Turn the VSC on. (→P. 260, 269)  
(If equipped)  
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is sus-  
pended  
The camera sensor temperature is higher than  
the operation temperature range.  
→ Restart the LDA after driving for a while.  
(If equipped)  
Alerts the driver that the vehicle has deviated  
from the lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure  
Alert] system is operating)  
The lane line on the side the vehicle has devi-  
ated from flashes in amber.  
The warning buzzer sounds for a few seconds.  
→ Check around the vehicle and back to  
inside of the lane lines.  
(If equipped)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Details/Actions  
Warning message  
Indicates a malfunction in:  
• The automatic headlight leveling system;  
• The Automatic High Beam system (if  
equipped); or  
• The LED headlight system (if equipped);  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Indicates that:  
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;  
or  
• The pre-crash braking function is operating  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Check the vehicle’s surroundings and take  
evasive action if necessary.  
(If equipped)  
Indicates that the headlight have been left on  
A buzzer also sounds.  
→ Turn off the headlights.  
(Flashes)  
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)  
system cannot be used because the vehicle  
speed is lower than approximately 50 km/h  
(32 mph)  
→ Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 km/h  
(32 mph) or higher.  
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(If equipped)  
542  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
The system is temporarily canceled because the  
operating conditions of the front sensor (tempera-  
ture, etc.) are not met.  
The following systems may be suspended:  
• PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped);  
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped);  
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped);  
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped).  
→ The system can be operated when the  
operating conditions of the front sensor  
(temperature, etc.) are met. Turn the system  
off, wait for a while, and then turn the sys-  
tem back on.  
(Flashes)  
(If equipped)  
The area of the windshield in front of the front  
sensor is fogged up or covered with dirt, rain, ice,  
snow, etc.  
The following systems may be suspended:  
• PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped);  
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped);  
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped);  
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped).  
→ Turn the system off, clear the windshield of  
dirt, fog, ice, etc. then turn the system back  
on. (→P. 255)  
(Flashes)  
(If equipped)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■After changing the engine oil (diesel engine)  
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (→P. 455)  
■If the message “DPF FULL SEE OWNER’S MANUAL” appears on the dis-  
play (diesel engine)  
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated.  
To regenerate the filter, the following driving methods are recommended*:  
●By driving continuously (for example, at around 65 km/h [40 mph] for 20 to  
30 minutes).  
●By avoiding short trips, or by driving continuously (leaving the engine run-  
ning for long periods of time).  
The warning message will disappear when regeneration is complete. How-  
ever, if this driving cannot be carried out, or if the message does not disap-  
pear even after driving, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-  
diately.  
*: When driving, pay sufficient attention to weather, road conditions, terrain  
and traffic conditions, and drive according to traffic laws.  
■The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system (if equipped)  
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if the  
vehicle deviates from the lane markers.  
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA sys-  
tem functions  
●When the lane markers cannot be recognized  
NOTICE  
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■Engine oil maintenance message (diesel engine)  
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine  
oil maintenance message is reset.  
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Warning message  
buzzer buzzer  
Details/Actions  
The electronic key is not  
detected when an attempt is  
made to start the engine.  
→ Confirm the location of the  
electronic key.  
Once  
(Flashes)  
The electronic key was carried  
outside the vehicle and a door  
other than the driver’s door was  
opened and closed while the  
engine switch was in a mode  
other than off.  
→ Bring the electronic key  
back into the vehicle.  
The driver’s door was opened  
and closed while the electronic  
key was not in the vehicle, the  
shift lever was in P (Multidrive)  
or N (manual transmission) and  
the engine switch was not  
turned off.  
Once  
3 times  
(Flashes)  
→ Turn the engine switch off  
or bring the electronic key  
back into the vehicle.  
An attempt was made to exit  
the vehicle with the electronic  
key and lock the doors without  
first turning the engine switch  
off.  
Once  
for 10  
seconds  
Once  
(Displayed alternately)  
→ Turn the engine switch off  
and lock the doors again.  
(Flashes)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
buzzer buzzer  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
An attempt was made to start  
the engine without the elec-  
tronic key being present, or the  
electronic key was not function-  
ing normally.  
Once  
An attempt was made to drive  
when the regular key was not  
inside the vehicle.  
→ Confirm that the elec-  
tronic key is inside the  
vehicle.  
(Flashes)  
The driver’s door was opened  
when the shift lever was not in  
P and the engine switch was  
not turned off.  
Contin-  
uous  
→ Shift the shift lever to P.  
(Flashes)  
(Multidrive)  
The driver’s door was opened  
and closed while the electronic  
key was not in the vehicle, the  
shift lever was not in P and the  
engine switch was not turned  
off.  
Contin-  
uous  
Contin-  
uous  
(Displayed alternately)  
→ Shift the shift lever to P.  
→ Bring the electronic key  
back into the vehicle.  
(Flashes)  
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(Multidrive)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Warning message  
buzzer buzzer  
Details/Actions  
An attempt was made to lock  
the doors using the smart entry  
& start system while the elec-  
tronic key was still inside the  
vehicle.  
→ Retrieve the electronic key  
from the vehicle and lock  
the doors again.  
An attempt was made to lock  
either front door by opening a  
door and putting the inside lock  
button into the lock position,  
then closing the door by pulling  
on the outside door handle with  
the electronic key still inside the  
vehicle.  
Contin-  
Once  
uous  
(Flashes)  
→ Retrieve the electronic key  
from the vehicle and lock  
the doors again.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
buzzer buzzer  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
• When the doors were  
unlocked with the mechanical  
key and then the engine  
switch was pressed, the elec-  
tronic key could not be  
detected in the vehicle.  
• The electronic key could not  
be detected in the vehicle  
even after the engine switch  
was pressed two consecu-  
tive times.  
(Multidrive)  
Once  
→ Touch the electronic key to  
the engine switch while  
depressing  
the  
brake  
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch  
pedal (manual transmis-  
sion).  
(Manual transmission)  
(Flashes)  
An attempt was made to start  
the engine with the shift lever in  
an incorrect position.  
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Once  
→ Shift the shift lever to P  
and start the engine.  
(Flashes)  
(Multidrive)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
Warning message  
buzzer buzzer  
Details/Actions  
An attempt was made to turn  
the engine switch off when the  
shift lever was not in P.  
Once  
→ To turn off the engine, first  
shift the shift lever to P  
and then turn the engine  
switch off.  
(Flashes)  
(Multidrive)  
Power was turned off due to the  
automatic power off function.  
→ Next time when starting  
the engine, increase the  
engine speed slightly and  
maintain that level for  
approximately 5 minutes  
to recharge the battery.  
The electronic key has a low  
battery. (The message will be  
shown for about 15 seconds.)  
→ Replace the electronic key  
battery. (→P. 489)  
Once  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Interior Exterior  
buzzer buzzer  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
The driver’s door was opened  
and closed with the engine  
switch turned off and then the  
engine switch was put in  
ACCESSORY mode twice with-  
out the engine being started.  
→ Press the engine switch  
while depressing the brake  
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch  
pedal (manual transmis-  
sion).  
(Multidrive)  
Once  
During an engine starting pro-  
cedure in the event that the  
electronic key was not function-  
ing properly (→P. 588), the  
engine switch was touched with  
the electronic key.  
→ Press the engine switch  
within 10 seconds of the  
buzzer sounding.  
(Manual transmission)  
(Flashes)  
The steering lock could not be  
released within 3 seconds of  
the engine switch being  
pressed.  
Once  
→ Press the engine switch  
while depressing the brake  
pedal and moving the  
steering wheel left and  
right.  
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(Flashes)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare  
tire)  
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be  
replaced with the spare tire.  
For details about tires: →P. 464  
WARNING  
■If you have a flat tire  
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.  
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the  
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.  
Before jacking up the vehicle  
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.  
● Set the parking brake.  
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or R (manual transmission).  
● Stop the engine.  
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (→P. 514)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools (sedan)  
X Vehicles with compact spare tire  
1
4
5
6
Towing eyelet  
Jack  
Spare tire  
2
3
Wheel nut wrench  
Parking brake release tool  
Jack handle  
X Vehicles with full-size spare tire  
8
1
4
5
6
Jack  
Jack handle  
2
3
Towing eyelet  
Spare tire  
Parking brake release tool  
Wheel nut wrench  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools (wagon)  
X Vehicles with compact spare tire  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Rear auxiliary box  
Jack handle  
Spare tire  
Wheel nut wrench  
Parking brake release tool  
Towing eyelet  
Jack  
X Vehicles with full-size spare tire  
1
5
6
7
Rear auxiliary box  
Jack handle  
Towing eyelet  
Wheel nut wrench  
Jack  
2
3
4
Spare tire  
Parking brake release tool  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
■Using the tire jack  
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the  
jack, leading to death or serious injury.  
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-  
ing 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 replac-  
ing 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 the 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.  
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one work-  
ing on or near the vehicle will be injured.  
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554  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Taking out the jack (sedan)  
1
Lift up the hook of the panel on  
the trunk floor.  
2
Secure the panel using the  
hook provided.  
3
Vehicles with full-size spare  
tire:  
Unhook the tightening strap  
and remove the jack.  
After storing the jack, make sure it  
is securely held by the tightening  
strap.  
Taking out the jack (wagon)  
1
Remove the rear deck board.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
2
Remove the rear auxiliary box.  
3
Vehicles with full-size spare  
tire:  
Unhook the tightening strap  
and remove the jack.  
After storing the jack, make sure it  
is securely held by the tightening  
strap.  
Taking out the spare tire (sedan)  
X Vehicles with compact spare tire  
Loosen the center fastener that  
secures the spare tire.  
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X Vehicles with full-size spare tire  
Loosen the center fastener that  
secures the spare tire and tool  
box.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Taking out the spare tire (wagon)  
X Vehicles with compact spare tire  
Loosen the center fastener that  
secures the spare tire.  
X Vehicles with full-size spare tire  
Loosen the center fastener that  
secures the spare tire and tool  
box.  
WARNING  
■When storing the spare tire  
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire  
and the body of the vehicle.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Replacing a flat tire  
1
Chock the tires.  
X Sedan  
X Wagon  
Flat tire  
Wheel chock positions  
Behind the rear right-hand side tire  
Behind the rear left-hand side tire  
In front of the front right-hand side tire  
In front of the front left-hand side tire  
Left-hand side  
Front  
Rear  
Right-hand side  
Left-hand side  
Right-hand side  
2
Vehicles with full wheel orna-  
ment, remove the wheel orna-  
ment using the wrench.  
To protect the wheel ornament,  
place a rag between the wrench  
and the wheel ornament, as shown  
in the illustration.  
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Vehicles with the wheel cap clip,  
refer to P. 485.  
3
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts  
(one turn).  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
4
A
Turn the tire jack portion  
by hand until the notch of the jack is in  
X Wagon  
contact with the jack point.  
X Sedan  
5
Raise the vehicle until the tire is  
slightly raised off the ground.  
6
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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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
■Replacing a flat tire  
●Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in serious injury:  
• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in  
handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.  
• 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 103 N•m (10.5  
kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.  
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and  
the wheel may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or  
serious injury.  
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install the wheel nuts with the  
tapered ends facing inward. (→P. 485)  
Installing the spare tire  
1
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-  
ter from the wheel contact sur-  
face.  
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.  
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560  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
2
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by  
approximately the same amount.  
X Replacing a steel wheel with a steel wheel (including a compact  
spare tire)  
Tighten the nuts until the tapered  
portion comes into loose contact  
with the disc wheel sheet.  
Tapered portion  
Disc wheel  
sheet  
X Replacing an aluminum wheel with a steel wheel (including a com-  
pact spare tire)  
Tighten the nuts until the tapered  
portion comes into loose contact  
with the disc wheel sheet.  
Tapered portion  
Disc wheel  
sheet  
X Replacing an aluminum wheel with an aluminum wheel  
Turn the wheel nuts until the  
washers come into contact with  
the disc wheel.  
Disc wheel  
Washer  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
3
Lower the vehicle.  
4
5
6
Firmly tighten each nut two or  
three times in the order shown  
in the illustration.  
Tightening torque:  
103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)  
Vehicles with full wheel orna-  
ment, reinstall the wheel orna-  
ment.  
Align the cutout of the wheel orna-  
ment with the valve stem as  
shown.  
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.  
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■The full-size spare tire  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
●On vehicles with a tire pressure warning system, the full-size spare tire has  
a “Temporary use only” label on the outer surface of the wheel.  
Use the full-size spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.  
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the full-size spare tire.  
(→P. 619)  
■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, and only in an emergency.  
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.  
(→P. 619)  
■When using the spare tire (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)  
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-  
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire  
pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spare tire after the tire pres-  
sure warning light comes on, the light remains on.  
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles  
with compact spare tire)  
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following  
steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.  
1
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.  
2
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.  
3
Fit tire chains to the front tires.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■Certification for the jack  
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564  
8-2. 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 more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.  
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.  
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting  
operations that cause sudden engine braking.  
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire  
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) 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 serious  
injury.  
■When the compact spare tire is installed  
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems  
may not operate correctly:  
●ABS & brake assist  
●VSC  
●TRC  
●Navigation system (if equipped)  
●Cruise control (if equipped)  
●PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped)  
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)  
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)  
●EPS (Electric Power Steering)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
NOTICE  
■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 com-  
pared 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 per-  
formance.  
■When replacing the tires  
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve  
and transmitter, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional 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 transmitters  
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 dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional 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. 466)  
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566  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with emer-  
gency tire puncture repair kit)  
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 temporarily using the emergency tire  
puncture repair kit. (The kit contains a bottle of sealant. The  
sealant can be used only once to temporarily repair one tire  
without removing the nail or screw from the tire.) Depending on  
the damage, this kit cannot be used to repair the tire. (→P. 576)  
After temporarily repairing the tire with the kit, have the tire  
repaired or replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,  
or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Repairs  
conducted using the emergency tire puncture repair kit are only  
a temporary measure. Have the tire repaired and replaced as  
soon as possible.  
WARNING  
■If you have a flat tire  
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.  
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the  
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.  
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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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Before repairing the tire  
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.  
● Set the parking brake.  
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).  
● Stop the engine.  
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (→P. 514)  
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools  
X Sedan  
Wheel nut wrench*1  
Towing eyelet  
Wheel cap clip*2  
Jack handle*1  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Parking brake release tool  
Emergency  
repair kit  
tire  
puncture  
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1
Jack*  
*1: Use of the jack and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped) (→P. 557)  
A jack and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
*2: Use of the wheel cap clip. (if equipped) (→P. 485)  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
X Wagon  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Towing eyelet  
Wheel cap clip*2  
Parking brake release tool  
Jack*1  
Jack handle*1  
Emergency  
repair kit  
tire  
puncture  
Wheel nut wrench*1  
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Rear auxiliary box  
*1: Use of the jack and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped) (→P. 557)  
A jack and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
*2: Use of the wheel cap clip. (if equipped) (→P. 485)  
569  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Emergency tire puncture repair kit components  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Nozzle  
Hose  
Stickers  
Compressor switch  
Air pressure gauge  
Pressure release button  
Power plug  
Before performing emergency repair  
Check the degree of the tire dam-  
age.  
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Do not remove the nail or screw  
from the tire. Removing the  
object may widen the opening  
and prevent emergency repair  
with the repair kit.  
570  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Emergency repair method  
1
Take out the repair kit from the tool box.  
When taking out the bottle from the original bag, do not tear or discard the  
bag.  
2
Attach the 2 stickers as shown.  
Remove any dirt and moisture from  
the wheel before attaching the  
label. If it is impossible to attach  
the label, make sure to tell any  
authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or other duly qualified and  
equipped professional when you  
have them repair and replace the  
tire that sealant is injected.  
3
Remove the valve cap from the  
valve of the punctured tire.  
Valve Cap  
4
Remove the cap from the noz-  
zle.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
5
6
7
8
Connect the nozzle to the  
valve.  
Screw the end of the nozzle clock-  
wise as far as possible.  
The bottle should hang vertically  
without contacting the ground. If  
the bottle does not hang vertically,  
move the vehicle so that the tire  
valve is located properly.  
Remove the cap from the bot-  
tle.  
Pull the hose out from the com-  
pressor.  
Connect the bottle to the com-  
pressor.  
8
Screw the end of the nozzle clock-  
wise as far as possible.  
572  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
9
Make sure that the compressor  
switch is off.  
10  
11  
12  
Remove the power plug from  
the compressor.  
Connect the power plug to the  
power outlet socket. (→P. 424)  
Check the specified tire inflation pressure.  
Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label as shown.  
X Left-hand drive vehicles  
X Right-hand drive vehicles  
13  
Start the vehicle’s engine.  
573  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
14  
To inject the sealant and inflate  
the tire, turn the compressor  
switch on.  
15  
Inflate the tire until the specified  
air pressure is reached.  
1
The sealant will be injected  
and the pressure will surge  
and then gradually decrease.  
2
The air pressure gauge will  
display the actual tire infla-  
tion pressure about 1 minute  
(5 minutes at low tempera-  
ture) after the switch is  
turned on.  
3
Inflate the tire until the speci-  
fied air pressure is reached.  
• If the tire inflation pressure  
is still lower than the speci-  
fied point after inflation for  
35 minutes with the switch  
on, the tire is too damaged  
to be repaired. Turn the  
compressor switch off and  
contact any authorized  
Toyota dealer or repairer,  
or another duly qualified  
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and  
equipped  
profes-  
sional.  
• If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the specified air pressure,  
let out some air to adjust the tire inflation pressure. (→P. 577)  
574  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Turn the compressor off.  
16  
17  
18  
Disconnect the nozzle from the valve on the tire and then pull out  
the power plug from the power outlet socket.  
Some sealant may leak when the nozzle is removed.  
Press the button to release  
pressure from the bottle.  
19  
Attach the cap to the nozzle.  
20  
21  
Install the valve cap onto the valve of the repaired tire.  
Disconnect the hose from the  
bottle and attach the cap to the  
bottle.  
Place the bottle in the original bag  
and zip it.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
22  
23  
24  
Temporarily store the bottle and compressor in the luggage com-  
partment.  
To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive  
safely for about 5 km (3 miles) below 80 km/h (50 mph).  
After driving for about 5 km (3  
miles), stop your vehicle in a  
safe place on a hard, flat sur-  
face and connect the compres-  
sor.  
25  
Check the tire inflation pres-  
sure.  
1
If the tire inflation pressure is  
under 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm  
2
or bar, 19 psi): The puncture  
cannot be repaired. Contact  
any authorized Toyota dealer  
or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped pro-  
fessional.  
2
2
3
If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm or bar, 19 psi)  
26  
or higher, but less than the specified air pressure: Proceed to  
.
If the tire inflation pressure is the specified air pressure: Proceed  
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27  
to  
.
26  
Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the specified  
air pressure is reached. Drive for about 5 km (3 miles) and then  
24  
perform  
.
27  
28  
Store the compressor in the luggage compartment.  
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration  
and sharp turns, drive carefully at under 80 km/h (50 mph) to the  
nearest authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-  
fied and equipped professional for tire repair or replacement.  
576  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency  
tire puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,  
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure  
●When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire, such as on  
the side wall, except the tread  
●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 two or more tires have been punctured  
●When 2 or more sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed through  
the tread on a single tire  
●When the sealant has expired  
■Emergency tire puncture repair kit  
●The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used  
only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant has been used  
and needs to be replaced, purchase a new bottle at any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The  
compressor is reusable.  
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -30°C  
(-22°F) to 60°C (140°F).  
●The repair 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.  
●The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is marked on the bottle.  
The bottle of sealant should be replaced with a new bottle before the expiry  
date. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-  
ified and equipped professional for replacement.  
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.  
●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.  
●During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This  
does not indicate a malfunction.  
●Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■If the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressure  
1
Press the button to let some air out.  
2
Check that the air pressure indicator shows the specified air pressure.  
If the air pressure is under the designated pressure, turn the compressor  
switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure until the specified air  
pressure is reached.  
■After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit  
●The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.  
●Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pres-  
sure warning light may come on or flash.  
■Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit  
Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.  
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  
puncture repair kit may not be performed properly.  
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578  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
■Caution while driving  
●The repair kit is exclusively only for your vehicle.  
Do not use repair kit on other vehicles, which could lead to an accident  
causing death or serious injury.  
●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 accident causing death or serious injury.  
■Precautions for use of the sealant  
●Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant,  
consume as much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doc-  
tor.  
●If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with  
water. If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.  
■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.  
●To avoid risk of burst or severe leakage, do not drop or damage the bottle.  
Visually inspect the bottle before use. Do not use a bottle with shock,  
crack, scratch, leakage or any other damage. In such case, immediately  
replace.  
●Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.  
If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur  
as 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.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
WARNING  
■When fixing the flat tire  
●After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the  
hose is disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.  
●Follow the operation procedure to repair the tire. If the procedures not fol-  
lowed, the sealant may spray out.  
●Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a chance of it  
bursting while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any  
cracks or deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop  
the repair operation immediately.  
●The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not  
operate the repair kit continuously for more than 40 minutes.  
●Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful when han-  
dling the repair 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.  
●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 air-  
bag from operating properly.  
■Driving to spread the liquid sealant 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.  
●Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turn-  
ing and cornering.  
●If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering  
wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following:  
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.  
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2  
or bar, 19 psi) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.  
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580  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
NOTICE  
■When performing an emergency repair  
●A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit if  
the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw passing  
through the tire tread.  
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may  
widen the opening and disenable emergency repair with the repair kit.  
●The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not  
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.  
●Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the  
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction may  
occur.  
●Do not turn the bottle upside down when using it, as doing so may cause  
damage to the compressor.  
■Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit  
●The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do  
not connect the repair kit to any other source.  
●If gasoline splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate. Take  
care not to allow gasoline to contact it.  
●Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt or  
water.  
●Store the repair kit in the tool tray under the luggage floor cover out of  
reach of children.  
●Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such as  
the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.  
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters  
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 dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional as soon as possible. After use of liquid sealant, make  
sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when repair-  
ing or replacing the tire. (→P. 466)  
581  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the engine will not start  
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-  
dures are being followed (→P. 209, 212), consider each of the fol-  
lowing points:  
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates  
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. (gasoline engine)  
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.  
(→P. 209, 212)  
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.  
(→P. 78)  
The starter motor turns over slowly, the personal/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. 591)  
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.  
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart entry &  
start system)  
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The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical  
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim  
measure is available to start the engine. (→P. 582)  
582  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
The starter motor does not turn over, the personal/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. 591)  
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehicles  
with smart entry & start system)  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified  
and equipped professional, if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair  
procedures are unknown.  
Emergency start function (Multidrive vehicles with smart entry &  
start system)  
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an  
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning  
normally.  
1
Set the parking brake.  
2
Shift the shift lever to P.  
3
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.  
4
Push and hold the engine switch about 15 seconds while depress-  
ing the brake pedal firmly.  
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system  
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized  
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-  
fessional.  
583  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P  
For vehicles with Multidrive: If the shift lever cannot be shifted  
with your foot on the brake pedal, 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 any authorized  
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped  
professional, immediately.  
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to  
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.  
1
Set the parking brake.  
2
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position (vehicles without  
smart entry & start system) or ACCESSORY mode (vehicles with  
smart entry & start system).  
3
4
Depress the brake pedal.  
Press the “SHIFT LOCK” but-  
ton.  
The shift lever can be shifted while  
the button is pressed.  
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584  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the parking brake cannot be released  
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation  
does not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be  
released manually using the procedure below. This procedure  
should be performed only if necessary, such as in an emer-  
gency.  
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is nor-  
mal, the parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the  
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.  
Before releasing the parking brake manually  
● Vehicles with Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P.  
● Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to 1 or R.  
● Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without  
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start  
system).  
● Check that the parking brake indicator is off.  
● Chock the tires.  
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.  
585  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Releasing the parking brake manually (sedan)  
1
Lift the luggage mat. (→P. 415)  
2
Take out the parking brake release tool from the trunk.  
(→P. 551, 567)  
3
4
5
Turn over the left side floor mat  
in the trunk.  
Remove or break the seal cov-  
ering the releasing hole.  
Push the parking brake release  
tool in as far as it will go, mak-  
ing sure that it does not move  
when your hand is released,  
and turn it clockwise until the  
click sound is heard. (approx.  
600 revolutions, approx. 20  
minutes)  
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It spins free if rotate the releasing tool in counterclockwise direction.  
After releasing the parking brake, make sure to remove the release tool  
and place it in the tool tray.  
586  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Releasing the parking brake manually (wagon)  
1
Take out the parking brake release tool from the luggage compart-  
ment. (→P. 552, 567)  
2
Lift the left side deck board. (→P. 417)  
3
Turn over the luggage box cap.  
4
Remove or break the seal cov-  
ering the releasing hole.  
5
Push the parking brake release  
tool in as far as it will go, mak-  
ing sure that it does not move  
when your hand is released,  
and turn it clockwise until the  
click sound is heard. (approx.  
600 revolutions, approx. 20  
minutes)  
It spins free if rotate the releasing tool in counterclockwise direction.  
After releasing the parking brake, make sure to remove the release tool  
and place it in the tool tray.  
587  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■When the seal is damaged  
The seal needs to replace by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
If the trunk/luggage compartment has flooded with water when the seal has  
been broken or is missing (for example, if the vehicle has been left outside in  
the rain with the trunk lid open or removed), the parking brake system will  
need to be replaced.  
■Manual operation of the parking brake  
The parking brake cannot be set manually.  
WARNING  
■When releasing the parking brake manually  
X Vehicles without smart entry & start system  
●Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmission), turn  
the engine switch to “LOCK” position and chock the tires.  
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.  
●Turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position and check that the parking  
brake indicator is off.  
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking  
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.  
X Vehicles with smart entry & start system  
●Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmission), turn  
the engine switch off and chock the tires.  
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.  
●Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off.  
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking  
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.  
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NOTICE  
■When releasing the parking brake manually  
●Be sure to turn the tool as far as it will go.  
Stopping midway will cause switch operation to cancel and will cause the  
parking brake system to fail.  
●Use designated releasing tool only.  
Using commercially available tool may damage the releasing hole and  
unable to remove the hole.  
588  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the electronic key does not operate properly  
For vehicles with smart entry & start system: If communication  
between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted (→P. 152)  
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  
or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.  
Locking and unlocking the doors  
Use the mechanical key (→P. 122)  
in order to perform the following  
operations:  
1
Locks all doors  
2
Unlocks all doors  
589  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
Starting the engine  
1
Vehicles with Multidrive: Ensure that the shift lever is in P and apply  
the brakes.  
Vehicles with manual transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in  
N and depress the clutch pedal.  
2
Touch the Toyota emblem side  
of the electronic key to the  
engine switch.  
If any of the doors is opened or  
closed while the key is being  
touched to the switch, an alarm will  
sound to indicate that the start  
function cannot detect the key.  
3
Press the engine switch within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds,  
keeping the brake pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual trans-  
mission) depressed.  
In the event that the engine switch still cannot be operated, contact  
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
■Stopping the engine  
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission) and press the  
engine 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 is depleted.  
(→P. 489)  
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■Alarm (if equipped)  
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. 89)  
590  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■Changing engine switch modes  
X Multidrive  
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press  
the engine switch.  
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is  
pressed. (→P. 215)  
X Manual transmission  
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the clutch pedal and press  
the engine switch.  
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is  
pressed. (→P. 215)  
591  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the vehicle battery is discharged  
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the  
vehicle’s battery is discharged.  
You can also call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle  
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the  
steps below.  
1
Open the hood. (→P. 446)  
2
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:  
X Gasoline engine  
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592  
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
X Diesel engine  
1
2
3
4
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery  
terminal on your vehicle.  
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the pos-  
itive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.  
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal  
on the second vehicle.  
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid,  
stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any  
moving parts as shown in the illustration.  
3
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.  
4
5
Vehicles with smart entry & start system only: Open and close any  
of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.  
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the  
engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to the “ON”  
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION  
ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).  
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Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in  
the exact reverse order in which they were connected.  
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized  
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-  
fessional, as soon as possible.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with Multid-  
rive)  
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.  
■To prevent battery discharge  
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.  
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running  
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.)  
■When the battery is removed or discharged  
●Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replac-  
ing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is acti-  
vated. (→P. 90)  
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: In some cases, it may not be pos-  
sible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start system when the bat-  
tery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to  
lock or unlock the doors.  
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 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.  
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 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 battery was discharged. Before disconnect-  
ing the battery, turn the engine switch off. If you are unsure what mode the  
engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful  
when reconnecting the battery.  
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●Vehicles with Stop & Start system:  
After charging the battery or reconnecting the battery terminals, the Stop &  
Start system may not automatically stop the engine for approximately 5 to  
40 minutes.  
■When exchanging the battery  
●Use a battery with the same case size as the previous battery and an equiv-  
alent 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) or greater.  
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.  
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-  
cle is not used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine  
may not be able to start.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
●Vehicles with Stop & Start system:  
Use a battery specified for use with the Stop & Start system and an equiva-  
lent battery. If an unsupported battery is used, Stop & Start system functions  
may be restricted to protect the battery.  
Also, battery performance may decrease and the engine may not be able to  
restart. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional for details.  
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 each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that  
it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended ter-  
minal.  
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact  
with each other.  
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame 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.  
●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 (vehicles with manual transmission)  
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the catalytic converter may  
overheat and become a fire hazard.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
NOTICE  
■When handling jumper cables  
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-  
gled in the cooling fans or belt.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If your vehicle overheats  
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.  
● The engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 104) enters the red  
zone or a loss of power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle  
speed does not increase.)  
● Steam comes out from under the hood.  
Correction procedures  
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-  
tem, and then stop the engine.  
2
If you see steam:  
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.  
If you do not see steam:  
Carefully lift the hood.  
3
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and  
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.  
1
Radiator  
2
Cooling fan  
If a large amount of coolant  
leaks, immediately contact any  
authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly quali-  
fied and equipped professional.  
4
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and  
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.  
1
Reservoir  
2
“FULL” line  
3
“LOW” line  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
5
Add coolant if necessary.  
Water can be used in an emer-  
gency if coolant is unavailable.  
6
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check  
that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks  
from the radiator or hoses.  
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-  
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is 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 fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)  
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If the fan is not operating:  
Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-  
sional.  
If the fan is operating:  
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer  
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
WARNING  
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of  
your vehicle  
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●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 injury such as burns.  
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from  
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be  
caught, resulting in serious injury.  
●Do not loosen 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.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
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.  
■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 additive.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
If the vehicle becomes stuck  
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle  
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.  
1
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P  
(Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).  
2
3
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.  
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction  
under the tires.  
4
5
Restart the engine.  
Shift the shift lever to the D or R (Multidrive), or 1 or R (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 TRC. (→P. 305)  
WARNING  
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■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle  
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-  
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.  
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes  
free. Use extreme caution.  
■When shifting the shift lever  
Vehicles with Multidrive: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accel-  
erator pedal depressed.  
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may  
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.  
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency  
NOTICE  
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components  
●Avoid spinning the 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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