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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 retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service,

using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/

provincial and local laws.

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 drive-

train and related parts may be damaged.

■While towing

●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc., which

place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing

eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit

people, and cause serious damage.

●Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a

smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a 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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NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

●Vehicles without a 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 a 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.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact

any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.

● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.

● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

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 From the front

 From the rear

Release the parking brake.

Use a towing dolly under the

front wheels.

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NOTICE

■Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-

vent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping

belts. Refer to the owner's manual of the flat-bed truck for the tire

strapping method.

In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the

parking brake and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehi-

cles without a smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a smart

entry & start system).

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. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced 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.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Emergency towing procedure

To have your vehicle towed by another vehicle, the towing eyelet must

be installed to your vehicle. Install the towing eyelet using the follow-

ing procedure.

Take out the wheel bolt wrench (if equipped) and towing eyelet.

(P. 461, 482)

Push the lower left of the eyelet

cover and then open it.

Insert the towing eyelet into the

hole and tighten partially by

hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet

securely using a wheel bolt

wrench (if equipped) or hard

metal bar.

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To prevent damaging the front

bumper, wrap the wheel bolt

wrench with a rag as shown in the

illustration.

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Securely attach a cables or chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle

being towed and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle being

towed and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.

Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: When the shift

lever cannot be shifted. (P. 496)

■While towing

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

not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

■Wheel bolt wrench

●Vehicles with a wheel bolt wrench: Wheel bolt wrench is installed in luggage

compartment. (P. 461, 482)

●Vehicles without a wheel bolt wrench: Wheel bolt wrench can be purchased

at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

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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

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer 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

● High engine coolant temperature warning light comes on

● “STOP” indicator flashes

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 misses, stumbling or running roughly

● Appreciable loss of power

● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

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

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● 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

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or

when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off

system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is

activated.

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Restart the engine.

 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.

Restart the engine.

NOTICE

■Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.

If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been

damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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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

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

goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the

system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*¹

Indicates that:

• The brake fluid level is low; or

• The brake system is malfunctioning

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to

drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Low engine oil pressure warning light

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Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

High engine coolant temperature warning light

Indicates that the engine is overheating.

As the coolant temperature rise, it changes from flashing

to comes on.

(Flashes or

comes on)

 P. 504

“STOP” warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• Engine oil pressure is too low; or

• Engine is almost overheating.

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

(Flashes)

(Comes on)

(Flashes)

Multi-mode manual transmission warning light (vehicles

with a multi-mode manual transmission)

Indicates a malfunction in the multi-mode manual trans-

mission system.

 Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

Multi-mode manual transmission warning light (warning

buzzer) (vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmis-

sion)

Indicates a malfunction in the multi-mode manual trans-

mission 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 sys-

tem checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Heat clutch warning light (warning buzzer) (vehicles

with a multi-mode manual transmission)

Indicates that the clutch has become hot, but does not

indicate a malfunction in the multi-mode manual transmis-

sion system.

 Pull over and shift the shift lever to N. Wait for about

15 minutes for the clutch to cool down.

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Warning light/Details/Actions

Warning light

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The electronic engine control system;

• The electronic throttle control system;

• The emission control system; or

• The electronic multi-mode manual transmission control

system (if equipped).

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer 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

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The ABS; or

• The brake assist system

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

Electric power steering system warning light (warning

buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-

ing) system

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

PCS warning light (if equipped)

When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision system)

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

When the warning light illuminates:

Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision system) is temporar-

ily 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.

 Clear the dirt, fog, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.

(P. 249)

• 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.

Either the VSC system or PCS (Pre-Collision system) is

disabled or both are disabled.

 To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and

PCS. (P. 254, 280)

Speed limiter indicator (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter system.

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

(Yellow)

Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

(Flashes)

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Warning light/Details/Actions

Warning light

Slip indicator light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The VSC system;

• The TRC system; or

• The hill-start assist control system.

The light will flash when the VSC, the TRC or the hill-start

assist control system is operating.

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

LDA indicator and Lane marker indicators (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA system.

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

(Yellow)

Smart entry & start system indicator light (warning

buzzer) (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start system

 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

(Flashes in yellow

for 15 seconds)

Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*²

Indicates that a door is not fully closed

 Check that all the doors are closed.

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

(warning buzzer)*³

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their

seat belts

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 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) turn off.

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning

buzzer)*⁴

Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts

 Fasten the seat belt.

(On the center panel)

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Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions

Low fuel level warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 5.25 L (1.4 gal.,

1.1 Imp.gal.) or less

 Refuel the vehicle.

Tire pressure warning light (if equipped)

When the light comes on:

Low tire inflation pressure such as

• Natural causes (P. 455)

• Flat tire (P. 459, 481)

 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.

The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the

light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure

is adjusted, have the system checked by any autho-

rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system (P. 456)

 Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

*¹: 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.

*²: Open door warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or

more with any door open.

*³: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:

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

the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If

the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain

period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

*⁴: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear

passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-

tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after

the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain

speed.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■To prevent the clutch from overheating (vehicles with a multi-mode man-

ual transmission)

●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 unnecessary

starting off and stopping.

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

sary gear changes.

■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.

■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-

pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The

malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.

If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon

as possible.

■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 the tire

pressure warning system)

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Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is not punctured.

If the tire is punctured: P. 459, 481

If the tire is not punctured:

Check the tire inflation pressure after the tire temperature has lowered suffi-

ciently. Adjust the inflation pressure to the appropriate level and carry out ini-

tialization. (P. 406)

■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes

(vehicles with the 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 is at the specified level and

carry out initialization. (P. 406)

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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for

1 minute (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 min-

ute when the engine switch is turned on, have it checked by any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an

audio sound.

WARNING

■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. The

vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system

may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on

The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering

wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.

■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with the tire pres-

sure 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

●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 the 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 the 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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Warning light and warning buzzer list (vehicles with a smart

entry & start system)

Interior Exterior Warning

Warning light/Details/Actions

buzzer buzzer

light

Smart entry & start system indicator light

(vehicles with a multi-mode manual trans-

mission)

The electronic key was carried outside the

vehicle and the driver’s door was opened

and closed while the engine switch was in a

made other than off.

Once 3 times

(Flashes

in yellow)

 Turn the engine switch off or bring the

electronic key back into the vehicle.

Smart entry & start system indicator light

Indicates that a door other than the driver’s

door has been opened and closed with the

engine switch in any mode other than off

and the electronic key outside of the detec-

tion area.

Once 3 times

(Flashes

in yellow)

 Confirm the location of the electronic

key.

Smart entry & start system indicator light

Indicates that the electronic key is not pres-

ent when attempting to start the engine.

 Confirm the location of the electronic

key.

Once



(Flashes

in yellow for

15 seconds.)

Smart entry & start system indicator light

An attempt was made to drive when the

regular key was not inside the vehicle.

 Confirm that the electronic key is inside

the vehicle.

9 times

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(Flashes

in yellow)

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Interior Exterior Warning

Warning light/Details/Actions

buzzer buzzer

light

Smart entry & start system indicator light

Indicates that the electronic key battery is

low.

Once



(Flashes

in yellow for

15 seconds.)

 Replace the battery. (P. 416)

Smart entry & start system indicator light

Indicates that the steering lock has not

been released.

(Flashes quickly

in green for

15 seconds.)

 Release the steering lock. (P. 220)

Smart entry & start system indicator light

• When the doors were unlocked with the

mechanical key and then the engine

switch was pressed, the electronic 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 consecutive times.

 Touch the electronic key to the engine

switch while depressing the brake

pedal.

Once



(Flashes

in yellow for

60 seconds.)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a

spare tire)

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 with the emergency tire punc-

ture repair kit.

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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Before repairing the vehicle

● Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.

● Set the parking brake.

● Shift the shift lever to N.

● Stop the engine.

● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 438)

● Check the degree of the tire damage.

A tire should only be repaired with

the emergency tire puncture

repair kit if the damage is caused

by a nail or screw passing through

the tire tread.

• 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.

• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the

puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.

■A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair

kit

In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire

puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure

●When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall

●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel

●When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more

●When the wheel is damaged

●When two or more tires have been punctured

●When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire

●When the sealant has expired

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Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools

1

2

3

4

Emergency

repair kit

tire

puncture

Jack* (if equipped)

Wheel cap clip (if equipped)

Towing eyelet

*: Use of the jack (P. 486)

A jack can be purchased at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Emergency tire puncture repair kit components

 Type A

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Nozzle

Pressure release button

Power plug

Hose

Compressor switch

Air pressure gauge

Stickers

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 Type B

1

5

Nozzle

Pressure release button

2

6

Hose

Compressor switch

3

7

Power plug

Stickers

4

Air pressure gauge

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit

Remove the luggage floor

cover.

Take out the emergency tire

puncture repair kit.

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Emergency repair method

 Type A

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.

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 retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer when you have them

repair and replace the tire that

sealant is injected.

Remove the valve cap from the

valve of the punctured tire.

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Remove the cap from the noz-

zle.

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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.

Screw the end of the nozzle clock-

wise as far as possible.

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Make sure that the compressor

switch is off.

Remove the power plug from

the compressor.

Connect the power plug to the

power outlet socket. (P. 376)

Check the specified tire inflation

pressure.

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Tire inflation pressure is specified

on the label as shown. (P. 518)

Start the engine. (P. 214, 217)

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To inject the sealant and inflate

the tire, turn the compressor

switch on.

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 to specified air pres-

sure.

• If the tire inflation pressure is still lower than the specified 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 autho-

rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

• If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the specified air pressure, let out

some air to adjust the tire inflation pressure. (P. 477, 518)

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Turn the compressor off.

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.

Attach the cap to the nozzle.

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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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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.

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

retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

2

3

If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm or bar, 19 psi)

or higher, but less than the specified air pressure: Proceed to

step

If the tire inflation pressure is the specified air pressure: Proceed

to step

.

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

perform step

.

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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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 Type B

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.

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 retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer when you have them

repair and replace the tire that

sealant is injected.

Remove the valve cap from the

valve of the punctured tire.

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Remove the cap from the noz-

zle.

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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.

Screw the end of the nozzle clock-

wise as far as possible.

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Make sure that the compressor

switch is (off).

Remove the power plug from

the compressor.

Connect the power plug to the

power outlet socket. (P. 376)

Check the specified tire inflation

pressure.

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Tire inflation pressure is specified

on the label as shown. (P. 518)

Start the engine. (P. 214, 217)

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To inject the sealant and inflate

the tire, turn the compressor

switch to

(on).

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 to specified air pres-

sure.

• If the tire inflation pressure is still lower than the specified point after

inflation for 35 minutes with the switch at

(on), the tire is too

damaged to be repaired. Turn the compressor switch to

(off) and

contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

• If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the specified air pressure, let out

some air to adjust the tire inflation pressure. (P. 477, 518)

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Turn the compressor switch to

(off).

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.

Attach the cap to the nozzle.

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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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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.

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

retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

2

3

If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm or bar, 19 psi)

or higher, but less than the specified air pressure: Proceed to

step

If the tire inflation pressure is the specified air pressure: Proceed

to step

Turn the compressor switch to

specified air pressure is reached. Drive for about 5 km (3 miles) and

then perform step

.

(on) to inflate the tire until the

.

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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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■Emergency tire puncture repair kit

●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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer for replacement.

●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

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. The compres-

sor 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.

●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.

■If the tire is inflated to more than the specified air pressure

Press the button to let some air out.

 Type A

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 Type B

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Check that the air pressure gauge shows the specified air pressure.

If the air pressure is under the designated pressure, turn the compressor

switch on (type A) or

(on) (type B) again and repeat the inflation proce-

dure until the specified air pressure is reached.

■The valve of a tire that has been repaired

After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit, the valve

should be replaced.

■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 that has passed its expiry date. You may be unable to

complete the repair using the emergency tire puncture repair kit.

WARNING

■Caution while driving

●Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment.

Otherwise, injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden

swerving or an accident.

●The emergency tire puncture repair kit is made exclusively for your vehi-

cle. Do not use it on other vehicles, which could lead to an accident caus-

ing death or serious injury.

●Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit for tires that are a differ-

ent size than the specified ones or for any other purpose. Doing so may

cause the tires to not be repaired properly, which 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.

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WARNING

■When fixing the flat tire

●Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.

●Do not touch the wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after

the vehicle has been driven.

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

brakes may be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or

other body parts may result in burns.

●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.

●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 (type A) or

(off) (type B) 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 handling the

repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part around

the connecting area between the bottle and the compressor. It will be

extremely hot.

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●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.

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WARNING

■Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure 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 tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm²

or bar, 19 psi) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.

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.

■Handling 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 luggage compartment out of reach of children.

●Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such as

the air pressure gauge to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.

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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a 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. 404

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 in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.

● Set the parking brake.

● Shift the shift lever to E, M or R (multi-mode manual transmission)

or R (manual transmission).

● Stop the engine.

● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 438)

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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

1

2

3

4

5

Towing eyelet

Jack

Spare tire

Tool tray

Wheel bolt wrench

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WARNING

■Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions.

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.

●Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by

the jack.

●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the 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.

●Stop the vehicle on firm, flat and level ground, firmly set the parking brake

and shift the shift lever to E, M or R (multi-mode manual transmission) or R

(manual transmission). Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one

being changed if necessary.

●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehi-

cle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

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Taking out the jack

Remove the luggage floor

cover.

Take out the jack.

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Taking out the spare tire

Remove the luggage floor

cover.

Remove the tool tray, then

loosen the center fastener.

WARNING

■When storing the spare tire

Be careful not get fingers or other body parts caught between the spare tire

and the body of the vehicle.

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Replacing a flat tire

Chock the tires.

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Left-hand side

Right-hand side

Left-hand side

Right-hand side

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

Front

Rear

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.

 Vehicles with full wheel orna-  Vehicles with center ornament

ment

Slightly loosen the wheel bolts

(one turn).

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Turn the tire jack until the notch

of the jack is in contact with the

jack point.

The jack point guides are located

under the rocker panel. They indi-

cate the jack point positions.

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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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 touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately

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.

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, bolt threads or bolt

holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Installing the spare 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 spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel bolt by hand by

approximately the same amount.

When replacing a steel wheel

with a steel wheel, tighten the

wheel bolts until the tapered

portion comes into loose con-

tact with the disc wheel seat.

Tapered portion

Disc wheel

seat

When replacing an aluminum

Tapered portion

wheel with

a

steel wheel,

tighten the wheel bolts until the

tapered portion comes into

loose contact with the disc

wheel seat.

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Disc wheel

seat

Lower the vehicle.

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Firmly tighten each wheel bolts

two or three times in the order

shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:

103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf)

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

■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. 518)

■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with the tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The tire pressure warning system does not function properly with the compact

spare tire.

■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice

Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Per-

form the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:

Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.

Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.

Fit tire chains to the front tires.

■After completing the tire change (vehicles with the tire pressure warning

system)

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 405)

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■Certification for the jack

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WARNING

■When using the compact spare tire

●Remember that the compact spare tire provided 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.

■When the compact spare tire is attached

The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems

may not operate correctly:

• ABS

• Brake assist

• VSC

• TRC

• PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)

• EPS

• Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)

■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. Failure to

observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious

injury.

■After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their

storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision

or sudden braking.

■Replacing a flat tire (vehicles with a steel wheel)

Never use tools, such as an Allen

wrench, that are used by applying them

to a hexagonal concave portion of a bolt

head. Doing so could cause bolt defor-

mation and improper installation, and

may result in serious injury.

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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.

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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. 214, 217), 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.

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.

(P. 214, 217)

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

(P. 75)

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-

lights 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. 500)

● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart entry

& start system).

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. 495)

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

lights 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. 500)

● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles

with a smart entry & start system).

Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures

are unknown.

Emergency start function

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:

Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.

Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while

depressing the brake pedal (multi-mode manual transmission) or

clutch pedal (manual transmission) 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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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8-2. 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 sys-

tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the

vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Also, when the vehicle’s battery is discharged, the shift lever

cannot be operated.

■Charging the battery

P. 500

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the electronic key does not operate properly

(vehicles with a smart entry & start system)

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is

interrupted (P. 146) or the electronic key cannot be used

because the battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system

and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the

doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following

the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors

Use the mechanical key (P. 114)

in order to perform the following

operations:

1

Locks all the doors

2

Unlocks all the doors

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Starting the engine

Ensure that the shift lever is in N and depress the brake pedal

(multi-mode manual transmission) or clutch pedal (manual trans-

mission).

Touch the corner of the elec-

tronic key with the indicator to

the engine switch.

When the electronic key is

detected, a buzzer sounds and the

engine switch will turn to IGNITION

ON mode.

When the smart entry & start sys-

tem is deactivated in customization

setting, the engine switch will turn

to ACCESSORY mode.

Firmly depress the brake pedal (multi-mode manual transmission)

or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that smart entry &

start system indicator light (green) turns on.

Press the engine switch.

In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any autho-

rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

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■Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to N 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. 415)

■Changing engine switch modes

Release the brake pedal (multi-mode manual transmission) or clutch pedal

(manual transmission) and press the engine switch in step

above.

The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is

pressed. (P. 219)

■When the electronic key does not work properly

●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in

the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.

(Customizable features: P. 523)

●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.

(P. 146)

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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 retailer or Toyota autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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.

Open the hood. (P. 390)

Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

1

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery

terminal on your vehicle.

2

Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the

positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

3

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

nal on the second vehicle.

4

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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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.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system only: Open and close

any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:

Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the

engine of your vehicle.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:

Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the

engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode.

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

the exact reverse order from which they were connected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer

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 running

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

■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.)

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■Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a smart entry

& start system)

●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart

entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless

remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

●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.

●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is

reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery

was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.

If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-

charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

■When replacing the battery

●Use a battery that conforms to European regulations.

●Use a battery with the same case size as the previous one;

vehicles without cold area specifications or a stop & start system: (LN0),

20 hours rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent (35Ah) or greater, and perfor-

mance rating (CCA) is equivalent (300A) or greater;

vehicles with cold area specifications: (LN0), 20 hours rate capacity (20HR)

is equivalent (42Ah) or greater, and performance rating (CCA) is equivalent

(390A) or greater; or

vehicles with a stop & start system: (LN2), 20 hours rate capacity (20HR) is

equivalent (60Ah) or greater, and performance rating (CCA) is equivalent

(540A) 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.

●For details, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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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 other than the intended terminal.

●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-

nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,

such as brackets or unpainted metal.

●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

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

may overheat and become a fire hazard.

NOTICE

■When handling jumper cables

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

gled in the cooling fan or engine drive 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 high engine coolant temperature warning light (P. 450) comes

on or flashes, or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For exam-

ple, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

● Steam comes out from under the hood.

Correction procedures

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

tem, 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 (radia-

tor) for any leaks.

1

Radiator

2

Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant

leaks, immediately contact any

authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” or “F”

and “LOW” lines on the reservoir.

 Type A

 Type B

1

2

3

4

Radiator cap

Reservoir

“FULL” or “F”

“LOW”

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer-

gency if coolant is unavailable.

Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check

that the radiator cooling fan operate and to check for coolant leaks

from the radiator or hoses.

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The fan operate 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 tem-

peratures.)

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If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

If the fan is operating:

Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

WARNING

■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.

●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.

●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 while the engine and radiator are hot. High

temperature steam or coolant could spray out.

NOTICE

■When adding engine coolant

Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding

cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

■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 additives.

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