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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights

comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes

off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by

any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional.

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle

may be dangerous.

The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-

tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Brake system warning light

• Low brake fluid

• Malfunction in the brake system

This light also comes on when the parking brake is not

released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is

fully released the system is operating normally.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.

 The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the

vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle

in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.

Low engine oil pressure warning light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

High engine coolant temperature warning light

Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 336)

“STOP” warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• Engine oil pressure is too low; or

• Engine is almost overheating.

(Flashes)

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 The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the

vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle

in a safe place and take the specified steps to correct the sus-

pected problem.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Correction procedure

Multi-mode manual trans-

mission warning light

Indicates a malfunction in

the multi-mode manual

transmission system.

Have the system checked

by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and

equipped professional.

Multi-mode manual trans-

mission warning light

(warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in

the multi-mode manual

transmission system and

that the clutch has become

hot due to excessive load.

Pull over and shift the shift

lever to N. Wait for about 15

minutes for the clutch to

cool down. Have the system

checked by any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and

equipped professional.

(Comes on)

(If equipped)

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and take the specified

steps to correct the suspected problem.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Correction procedure

Heat clutch warning light

(warning buzzer)

Pull over and shift the shift

lever to N. Wait for about 15

minutes for the clutch to

cool down.

Indicates that the clutch

has become hot, but does

not indicate a malfunction

in the multi-mode manual

transmission system.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

To prevent the clutch from overheating

 Do not use the accelerator pedal or starting assist system to hold the

vehicle on a hill.

 On an uphill incline, observe the following whenever possible:

• Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and avoid unneces-

sary starting off and stopping.

• Avoid using E mode on an uphill slope. This will help to avoid unneces-

sary gear changes.

Have the vehicle inspected immediately.

Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to

the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-

ately.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:

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• The electronic engine control system;

• The electronic throttle control system;

• The electronic multi-mode manual transmission control

system (if equipped); or

• The emission control system.

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The SRS airbag system; or

• The seat belt pretensioner system.

(Flashes)

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The ABS; or

• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system).

Electric power steering warning light (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details

“VSC” warning light (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The VSC system; or

• The TRC system.

Follow the correction procedures.

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,

check that the warning light goes off.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Correction procedure

Low fuel level warning

light (warning buzzer)

Flashes: Indicates that

remaining fuel is about 5.25

L (1.4 gal., 1.1 Imp.gal.) or

less.

Refuel the vehicle.

Flashes fast: Indicates that

remaining fuel is about 3.5

L (0.9 gal., 0.7 lmp.gal.) or

less.

Driver’s seat belt

reminder light (warning

^buzzer)*^1,*²

Fasten the seat belt.

Warns the driver to fasten

his or her seat belt.

Front passenger’s seat

belt reminder light (warn-

^{ing buzzer)}*²(if equipped)

Warns the front passen-

ger to fasten his or her

seat belt.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

*¹: Driver’s seat belt reminder:

The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat

belt 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.

*²: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the

driver and/or front passenger that their seat belts are 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.

Front passenger detection sensor and front passenger seat belt

reminder

 If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger

detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash even if a front pas-

senger is not sitting in the seat.

 If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a front pas-

senger, and the warning light may not operate properly.

Electric power steering system warning light

When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily

drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on.

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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

immediately. 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, as soon as possible.

CAUTION

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, hold

firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a flat tire

Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.

 Before jacking up the vehicle

 Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.

 Set the parking brake.

 Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: Shift the

shift lever to E, M or R.

 Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to R.

 Stop the engine.

 Turn on the emergency flashers.

 Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

Jack

Towing eyelet

Wheel bolt wrench

Spare tire

Tool tray

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Taking out the jack

Remove the luggage floor cover

and spare wheel cover.

Take out the jack.

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Taking out the spare tire

Remove the luggage floor cover

and spare wheel cover.

Remove the tool tray, then

loosen the center fastener.

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Replacing a flat tire

Chock the tires.

Wheelchock

positions

Flat tire

Left-

Behind the

rear right-

hand side

tire

hand

side

Front

Behind the

rear left-

hand side

tire

Right-

hand

side

In front of

the front

right-hand

side tire

Left-

hand

side

Rear

In front of

the front

left-hand

side tire

Right-

hand

side

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Vehicles with a steel wheel:

Remove the wheel ornament

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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Slightly loosen the wheel bolts

(one turn).

Turn the tire jack handle until the

notch of the jack is in contact

with the jack point.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is

slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel bolts 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Installing the tire

Remove any dirt or foreign mat-

ter from the wheel contact sur-

face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel

contact surface, the wheel bolts

may loosen while the vehicle is in

motion, causing the tire to come

off.

Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel bolt by hand by

approximately the same amount.

Tighten the wheel bolts until the

tapered portion comes into loose

contact with the disc wheel seat.

Tapered portion

Discwheel

seat

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Lower the vehicle.

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Firmly tighten each wheel bolt

two or three times in the order

shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:

103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf)

Do not use other tools or any

additional leverage other than

your hands, such as a hammer,

pipe or your foot.

Vehicles with a steel wheels

Reinstall the wheel ornament.

Align the cutout of the wheel

ornament with the valve stem as

shown.

Vehicles with an aluminum wheels

Remove the center wheel orna-

ment by pushing from the

reverse side.

Be careful not to lose the wheel

ornament.

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

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Certification for the jack

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CAUTION

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 while it is 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 inside.

 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 working

on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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CAUTION

Replacing a flat tire

 On vehicles with steel wheels, never

use tools, such as an Allen wrench, that

are used by applying them to a hexago-

nal concave portion of a bolt head.

Doing so could cause bolt deformation

and improper installation, and may

result in serious injury.

 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 touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-

ately after the vehicle has been driven.

After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around

the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet

or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

 Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel bolts to loosen

and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.

• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts.

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Oil and grease may cause the wheel bolts to be excessively tightened,

leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. Remove any oil or grease from

the wheel bolts.

• Have the wheel bolts tightened with a torque wrench to 103 N·m (10.5

kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel bolts that have been specifically

designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads

or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped

professional.

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NOTICE

Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.

Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the

wheel beyond repair.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures

are being followed (P. 126), consider each of the following 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.

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proce-

dures. (P. 126)

 There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

(P. 73)

 The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and

headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at

a low volume.

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

 The battery may be discharged. (P. 332)

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 The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

 The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and

headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

 One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.

 The battery may be discharged. (P. 332)

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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the shift lever cannot be shifted (vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission)

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 pre-

vent 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:

Set the parking brake.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.

Depress the brake pedal.

Press the shift lock override

button with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent.

The shift lever can be shifted

while the button is pressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you lose your keys

New genuine Toyota keys can be made by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, and another duly qualified and equipped profes-

sional using the other key and the key number stamped on your key

number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-

cle’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 vehi-

cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-

ing the steps below.

Open the hood. (P. 254)

Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro-

cedure:

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

positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-

nal 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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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.

Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn

the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehi-

cle’s engine.

Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper

cables in the exact reverse order from which they were con-

nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any autho-

rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional, as soon as possible.

To prevent battery discharge

 Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.

 Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-

ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

Charging the battery

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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.)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

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 other than the intended terminal.

 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

Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle as the three-way catalytic converter

may overheat and become a fire hazard.

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NOTICE

When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-

gled in the cooling fan or belt.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

 The high engine coolant temperature warning light (P. 313)

comes on or flashes, or a loss of engine power is experienced.

(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

 Steam comes out from under the hood.

Follow the correction procedure as described below.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-

tioning system, and then stop the engine.

If you see steam:

Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.

If you do not see steam:

Carefully lift the hood.

After the engine has cooled

down sufficiently, inspect the

hoses and radiator core (radi-

ator) for any leaks.

Cooling fan

Radiator

If a large amount of coolant

leaks, immediately contact any

authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly quali-

fied and equipped profes-

sional.

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Type A

The coolant level is satisfac-

tory if it is between the “F”

(Full) and “L” (Low) lines on

the reservoir.

“F” line

“L” line

Reservoir

Radiator cap

Type B

The coolant level is satisfac-

tory if it is between the “F”

(Full) and “L” (Low) lines on

the reservoir.

“F” line

“L” line

Reservoir

Radiator cap

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Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer-

gency if coolant is unavailable.

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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

immediately 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.)

If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional.

If the fan is operating:

Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional.

CAUTION

To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle

 If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until

the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-

ing serious injuries such as burns.

 Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from

the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be

caught, resulting in serious injury.

 Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine and radiator are hot.

Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam

released under pressure.

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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 commercially available coolant additives.

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5-2. 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:

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift

lever to N.

Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.

Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires

to help provide traction.

Restart the engine.

Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: Shift the

shift lever to E, M or R and carefully apply the accelerator to

free the vehicle.

Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to

1 or R and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehi-

cle.

Emergency hook

When your vehicle becomes stuck and

cannot move, the emergency hook is

used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-

cle out in an emergency.

Your vehicle is not designed to tow

another vehicle.

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CAUTION

When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-

rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The

vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.

Use extreme caution.

When shifting the shift lever (vehicles with a multi-mode manual trans-

mission)

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may

cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the transmission and other components

 Avoid spinning the 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the

vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-

cedure:

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.

Shift the shift lever to N.

If the shift lever is shifted to N

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

road.

Stop the engine.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce

vehicle speed as much as possible.

Stop the engine by turning the

engine switch to the “ACC”

position.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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CAUTION

If the engine has to be turned off while driving

 Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the

brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.

Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

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

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