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8-1. Essential information

8-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

Emergency flashers .......... 482

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ......................... 485

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency ...................... 483

If you think something

is wrong .......................... 489

Fuel pump shut off

system ............................ 490

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds ............................ 491

If a warning message or

indicator is displayed ...... 503

If you have a flat tire.......... 513

If the engine will not

start................................. 525

If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P............. 527

If the electronic key does

not operate properly........ 528

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ...................... 531

If your vehicle

overheats........................ 536

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ............................... 540

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8-1. Essential information

Em ergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the

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

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.

To turn them off, press the switch

once again.

■Emergency flashers

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

operating, the battery may discharge.

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8-1. Essential information

If your vehicle has t o be st opped in an

em ergency

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

the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-

ing procedure:

1

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort

required to slow the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.

 If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

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

4

Stop the engine.

 If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

3

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle

speed as much as possible.

4

Vehicles without a smart key

system: Stop the engine by

turning the engine switch to the

“ACC” position.

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Vehicles with a smart key sys-

tem: To stop the engine, press

and hold the engine switch for 2

consecutive seconds or more,

or press it briefly 3 times or

more in succession.

Press and hold for 2 seconds or

more, or press briefly 3 times or more

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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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.

●Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as

doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs t o be t ow ed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle

towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,

using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.

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

provincial and local laws.

Situations needs to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact

your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

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

● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck

to prevent body damage.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

 From the front

 From the rear

Release the parking brake.

Use a towing dolly under the

front wheels.

Using a flatbed truck

If your Toyota is transported by a

flatbed truck, it should be tied

down at the locations shown in the

illustration.

If you use chains or cables to tie

down your vehicle, the angles

shaded in black must be 45.

Do not overly tighten the tie

downs or the vehicle may be dam-

aged.

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Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be

temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency

towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads

for 50 miles (80 km) at low speeds.

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.

Emergency towing procedure

1

Securely attach a cable or

chain to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehi-

cle body

2

Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed

and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-

tion.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed

and start the engine.

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

mode.

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3

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

Vehicles without a manual transmission: When the shift lever can-

not be shifted: P. 527

■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 nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench is stored in the trunk. (P. 513)

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CAUTION

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 drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged.

■While towing

●When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-

sive stress on the towing hook and rope.

The towing eyelet or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit

people and cause serious damage.

●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the

“LOCK” position.

There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-

ated.

●Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off.

There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-

ated.

NOTICE

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

truck

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 body damage when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you think som ething is w rong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-

bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer 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

● Vehicles with a drive monitor display: High engine coolant tempera-

ture warning light comes on.

● Vehicles with a multi-information display: Engine coolant tempera-

ture gauge needle continually points higher than normal.

Audible symptoms

● Changes in exhaust sound

● Excessive tire squeal when cornering

● Strange noises related to the suspension system

● Pinging or other noises related to the engine

Operational symptoms

● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly

● Appreciable loss of power

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● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

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

● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches

the floor

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Fuel pum p 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 key system

1

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

2

Restart the engine.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

1

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

2

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 w arning light turns on or a w arning

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 your Toyota dealer.

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

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.

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

tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-

cle may be dangerous.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Charging system warning light*³

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system

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

tact your Toyota dealer.

Low engine oil pressure warning light*³

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

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

tact your Toyota dealer.

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High engine coolant temperature warning light*³

Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 536)

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

tact your Toyota dealer.

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Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The electronic engine control system;

• The electronic throttle control system;

• The electronic automatic transmission control system; or

• The electronic continuously variable transmission con-

trol system.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The SRS airbag system;

• The front passenger occupant classification system; or

• The seat belt pretensioner system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The ABS; or

(U.S.A.)

• The brake assist system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Canada)

Electric power steering system warning light (warning

buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-

ing) system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Smart key system indicator light*^{3, 6}

Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Flashes in yellow for

15 seconds.)

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; or

• The TRAC (Traction Control) system

The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is

operating.

(Comes on)

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

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Warning light/Details/Actions

Warning light

Cruise control indicator light*^{3, 6}

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Comes on in yellow)

Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*^{2, 3}

Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed

 Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.

Low fuel level warning light

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.0 gal. (7.5

L, 1.7 Imp. gal.) or less

 Refuel the vehicle.

Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*⁵

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their

seat belts

 Fasten the seat belt.

If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front

passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to

make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

Low windshield washer fluid warning light*^{3, 6}

Low level of washer fluid.

 Fill the tank.

Master warning light*⁴

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and

flashes to indicate that the master warning system has

detected a malfunction.

 P. 503

Tire pressure warning light*⁶

When the light comes on:

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Low tire inflation pressure such as

• Natural causes (P. 498)

• Flat tire (P. 513)

 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

your Toyota dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Maintenance required reminder light*³

Indicates that maintenance is required according to the

^{driven distance on the maintenance schedule.}*⁷

Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about

15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the

maintenance data has been reset.

 If necessary, perform maintenance.

Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds

5000 miles (8000 km) after the maintenance data has

been reset.

(U.S.A.)

(The indicator will not work properly unless the mainte-

nance data has been reset.)

 Perform the necessary maintenance.

Please reset the maintenance data after the mainte-

nance is performed.

(P. 421)

*¹: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

P. 503

*²: Open door warning buzzer:

P. 503

*³: Vehicles with a drive monitor display

*⁴: Vehicles with a multi-information display

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*⁵: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:

Vehicles without a smart key system: The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds

to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine

switch is turned to the “ON” position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If

the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once.

If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound

intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the

buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.

Vehicles with a smart key system: The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to

alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds.

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds

once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will

sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfas-

tened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.

Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:

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

that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the

vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfas-

tened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds.

Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different

tone for 20 more seconds.

*⁶: If equipped

*⁷: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a smart key

system and with a drive monitor display)

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,

check that the warning light turns off.

Interior Exterior Warning

Warning light/Details/Action

buzzer buzzer

light

Smart key system indicator light (except

vehicles with a manual transmission)

The electronic key was carried outside the

vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and

closed while any shift position other than P

was selected without turning off the engine

switch.

Continuous

(Flashes in yel-

low)

 Change the shift position to P.

 Bring the electronic key back into the vehi-

cle.

Smart key system indicator light (except

vehicles with a manual transmission)

The electronic key was carried outside the

vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and

closed while the shift position P was selected

without turning off the engine switch.

 Turn the engine switch off or bring the

electronic key back into the vehicle.

Once 3 times

(Flashes in yel-

low)

Smart key 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 detection

area.

 Confirm the location of the electronic key.

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Interior Exterior Warning

Warning light/Details/Action

buzzer buzzer

light

Smart key system indicator light

An attempt was made to exit the vehicle with

the electronic key and lock the doors without

first turning the engine switch off.

 Turn the engine switch off and lock the

doors again.

Continuous

Once

(5 seconds)

(Flashes in yel-

low)

Smart key system indicator light

Indicates that the electronic key is not present

when attempting to start the engine.

Once



(Flashes in yel-

low for 15 sec-

onds)

 Confirm the location of the electronic key.

Smart key system indicator light

An attempt was made to drive when the regu-

lar key was not inside the vehicle.

 Confirm that the electronic key is inside

the vehicle.

9 times

(Flashes in yel-

low)

Smart key system indicator light

Indicates that the electronic key battery is low.

 Replace the battery.

Once



(Flashes in yel-

low for 15 sec-

onds)

(P. 463)

Smart key system indicator light

Indicates that the steering lock has not been

released.

(Flashes quickly

in green for 15

seconds)

 Release the steering lock. (P. 169)

Smart key 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.

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• The electronic key could not be detected in

the vehicle even after the engine switch was

pressed two consecutive times.

Once



(Flashes in yel-

low for 30 sec-

onds)

 Vehicles with

a

continuously variable

transmission: Touch the electronic key to

the engine switch while depressing the

brake pedal.

Vehicles with

a

manual transmission:

Touch the electronic key to the engine

switch while depressing the clutch pedal.

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■SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact

sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side

impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-

pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners

(front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 35)

■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 the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving trips.

If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire

pressure warning system)

Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-

ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure

warning light.

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

(vehicles with a 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 temper-

ature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure

warning system)

The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve

and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not

turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.

Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation

pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.

■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function

properly (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-

tions:

(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)

●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters

are used

●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not

registered in the tire pressure warning computer

●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm or bar) or

2

higher

The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-

tions:

(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)

●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are

nearby

●If a radio set at similar frequency is in use in the vehicle

●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed

●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the

wheels or wheel housings

●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota wheels,

the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types

of tires.)

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●If tire chains are used

■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

minute when the engine switch is turned on, have it checked by your

Toyota dealer.

■Warning buzzer

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

audio sound.

■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.

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CAUTION

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

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota

dealer. 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.

If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold

firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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

pressure warning system)

Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could

cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.

●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire

inflation pressure immediately.

●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-

sure 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 Toyota dealer.

●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 a tire

pressure warning system)

The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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CAUTION

■Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly

when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the

vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-

ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine

the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire

pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that

illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when

one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,

when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-

nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may

affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-

stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to

maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached

the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire

pressure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn-

ing system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not

operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure

warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will

flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups

as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-

minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-

sure as intended.

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TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-

ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires

or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-

nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to

continue to function properly.

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NOTICE

■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly

(vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire

pressure warning system may not operate properly.

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If a w arning message or indicator is displayed

(vehicles w ith a multi-information display)

If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm

and perform the following actions:

Master warning light

1

The master warning light also

comes on or flashes in order to

indicate that a message is cur-

rently being displayed on the multi-

information display.

Multi-information display

2

If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the

following actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

Warning message and warning buzzer list

Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully

closed.

The system also indicates which doors are not

fully closed.

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/

h), a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s)

are not yet fully closed.

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 Make sure that all the doors are closed.

Indicates that the trunk is not fully closed.

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/

h), a buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk is

not yet fully closed.

 Close the trunk.

Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph

(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake still

engaged.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Release the parking brake.

(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging

system.

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place

and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing

to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system

(if equipped).

A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-

tem (if equipped).

• Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-

vate the system, and then press the button

again to reactivate the system.

• A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure.

The warning message is shown if the engine oil

pressure is too low.

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place

and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing

to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

Vehicles without a smart key system:

Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or

turned to the “ACC” position mode and the

driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned

on.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Turn the lights off.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or

turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s

door is opened while the lights are turned on.

A buzzer also sounds.

(Flashes)

 Turn the lights off.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Details/Actions

Warning message

Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed

(with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door

open)

A buzzer also sounds.

 Close the moon roof.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

Indicates that the washer fluid level is low.

 Add washer fluid.

(If equipped)

Indicates that all maintenance according to the

^{driven distance on the maintenance schedule}*

should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)

after the maintenance data has been reset.

 If necessary, perform maintenance.

(U.S.A. only)

Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-

respond to the driven distance on the mainte-

^{nance schedule}*.

Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)

after the maintenance data has been reset.

(The indicator will not work properly unless the

maintenance data has been reset.)

 Perform the necessary maintenance.

Please reset the maintenance data after the

maintenance is performed (P. 421)

(U.S.A. only)

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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■Warning buzzer

P. 499

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a

smart key system)

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,

check that the warning message and light go off.

Interior Exterior

buzzer buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

The driver’s door was opened

while any shift lever other than

P was selected without turning

off the engine switch.

Con-

tinu-

ous



 Shift the shift lever to P.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

The driver’s door was opened

and closed while the electronic

key was not in the vehicle, the

shift lever was not in P and the

engine switch was not turned

off.

Con-

tinu-

ous

Contin-

uous

 Shift the shift lever to P.

 Bring the electronic key

back into the vehicle.

(Displayed alternately)

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Interior Exterior

buzzer buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

The electronic key was carried

outside the vehicle and a door

other than the driver’s door was

opened and closed while the

engine switch was in a mode

other than off.

 Bring the electronic key

back into the vehicle.

The driver’s door was opened

and closed while the electronic

key was not in the vehicle, the

shift lever was in P (vehicles

with a continuously variable

transmission) and the engine

switch was not turned off.

Once

3 times

(Flashes)

 Turn the engine switch off.

 Bring the electronic key

back into the vehicle.

An attempt was made to exit

the vehicle with the electronic

key and lock the doors without

first turning the engine switch

off when the shift lever was in P.

 Turn the engine switch off

and lock the doors again.

Contin-

uous

(5 sec-

Once

onds)

(Displayed alternately)

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(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

The electronic key is not

detected when an attempt is

made to start the engine.

Once



 Start the engine with the

electronic key present.

(Flashes)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Interior Exterior

buzzer buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

An attempt was made to drive

when the regular key was not

inside the vehicle.

 Confirm that the elec-

tronic key is inside the

vehicle.

9



times

(Flashes)

An attempt was made to lock

the doors using the smart key

system while the electronic key

was still inside the vehicle.

 Retrieve the electronic key

from the vehicle and lock

the doors again.

Contin-

uous

(5 sec-



onds)

(Flashes)

An attempt was made to lock

either front door by opening a

door and putting the inside lock

button into the lock position,

then closing the door by pulling

on the outside door handle with

the electronic key still inside the

vehicle.

Contin-

uous

(5 sec-

Once

onds)

 Retrieve the electronic key

from the vehicle and lock

the doors again.

(Flashes)

The electronic key has a low

battery.

Once



 Replace the electronic key

battery. (P. 463)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Interior Exterior

buzzer buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

The steering lock could not be

released within 3 seconds of

the engine switch being

pressed.

Once



 Press the engine switch

while depressing the brake

pedal and moving the

steering wheel left and

right.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

The steering lock could not be

released within 3 seconds of

the engine switch being

pressed.

Once



 Press the engine switch

while

depressing

the

clutch pedal and moving

the steering wheel left and

right.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a manual transmission)

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Interior Exterior

buzzer buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

• When the doors were

unlocked with the mechanical

key and then the engine

switch was pressed, the elec-

tronic key could not be

detected in the vehicle.

• The electronic key could not

be detected in the vehicle

even after the engine switch

was pressed two consecu-

tive times.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

 Touch the electronic key to

the engine switch while

depressing

pedal.

the

brake

Once



• When the doors were

unlocked with the mechanical

key and then the engine

switch was pressed, the elec-

tronic key could not be

detected in the vehicle.

• The electronic key could not

be detected in the vehicle

even after the engine switch

was pressed two consecu-

tive times.

(Flashes)

 Touch the electronic key to

the engine switch while

(Vehicles with a manual transmission)

depressing

pedal.

the

clutch

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Interior Exterior

buzzer buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

The driver’s door was opened

and closed with the engine

switch turned off and then the

engine switch was put in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON

mode twice without the engine

being started.

 Press the engine switch

while depressing the brake

pedal.

Once



During an engine starting pro-

cedure in the event that the

electronic key was not function-

ing properly (P. 528), the

engine switch was touched with

the electronic key.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

 Press the engine switch

while depressing the brake

pedal within 10 seconds of

the buzzer sounding.

The driver’s door was opened

and closed with the engine

switch turned off and then the

engine switch was put in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON

mode twice without the engine

being started.

 Press the engine switch

while depressing

clutch pedal.

the

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Once



During an engine starting pro-

cedure in the event that the

electronic key was not function-

ing properly (P. 528), the

engine switch was touched with

the electronic key.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a manual transmission)

 Press the engine switch

while

depressing

the

clutch pedal within 10 sec-

onds of the buzzer sound-

ing.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Interior Exterior

buzzer buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

An attempt was made to start

the engine with the shift lever in

an incorrect position.

Once



 Shift the shift lever to P

and start the engine.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

The engine switch has been

turned off with the shift lever in

a position other than P or N.

 Shift the shift lever to P.

Once



(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

After the engine switch has

been turned off with the shift

lever in a position other than P,

the shift lever has been shifted

to P.

Once



 Turn the engine switch off.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

Power was turned off due to the

automatic power off function.

 Next time when starting

the engine, increase the

engine speed slightly and

maintain that level for

approximately 5 minutes

to recharge the battery.



(Vehicles with a continuously variable

transmission)

■Warning buzzer

P. 499

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be

replaced with the spare tire.

For details about tires: P. 448

CAUTION

■If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.

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

wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.

● Set the parking brake.

● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission or continuously

variable transmission) or R (manual transmission).

● Stop the engine.

● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 482)

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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Luggage floor cover

Wheel nut wrench

Jack handle

Jack

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Spare tire

Tool tray

Jack attachment*

*: The jack attachment is used when raising your vehicle with a floor jack.

(P. 433)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

■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

installing 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

replacing 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 sup-

ported 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.

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

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

Taking out the jack

1

Remove the luggage floor

cover.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

2

Take out the jack.

For tightening

1

For loosening

2

Taking out the spare tire

1

Remove the luggage floor cover. (P. 515)

2

Remove the tool tray.

3

Loosen the center fastener that

secures the spare tire.

CAUTION

■When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare

tire and the body of the vehicle.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Replacing a flat tire

1

Chock the tires.

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Behind the rear right-hand side tire

Behind the rear left-hand side tire

Left-hand side

Front

Rear

Right-hand side

Left-hand side

Right-hand side

In front of the front right-hand side tire

In front of the front left-hand side tire

2

For vehicles with steel wheels,

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.

3

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts

(one turn).

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

4

Turn the tire jack portion “A” by

hand until the notch of the jack

is in contact with the jack point.

The jack point guides are located

under the rocker panel. They

indicate the jack point positions.

5

Raise the vehicle until the tire is

slightly raised off the ground.

6

Remove all the wheel nuts and

the tire.

When resting the tire on the

ground, place the tire so that the

wheel design faces up to avoid

scratching the wheel surface.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

■Replacing a flat tire

●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 nuts to

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

• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103

N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally 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

your Toyota dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward. (P. 460)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Installing the spare tire

1

Remove any dirt or foreign mat-

ter from the wheel contact sur-

face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel

contact surface, the wheel nuts

may loosen while the vehicle is in

motion, causing the tire to come

off.

2

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

approximately the same amount.

When replacing a steel wheel

Tapered portion

with a compact spare tire,

tighten the wheel nuts until the

tapered portion comes into

loose contact with the disc

wheel seat.

Disc wheel

seat

When replacing an aluminum

wheel with a compact spare

tire, tighten the wheel nuts until

the tapered portion comes into

loose contact with the disc

wheel seat.

Tapered portion

Disc wheel

seat

3

Lower the vehicle.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

4

Firmly tighten each wheel nut

two or three times in the order

shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

5

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

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■The compact spare tire

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

●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. 552)

■When the compact spare tire is equipped

The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire

compared to when driving with standard tires.

■After completing the tire change (vehicles with a tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 450)

■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure

warning system)

As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be

indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the

compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light

remains on.

■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.

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

1

Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.

2

Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-

cle.

3

Fit tire chains to the front tires.

■When reinstalling the wheel ornament (vehicles with steel wheels)

Align the cutout of the wheel ornament

with the valve stem as shown the illus-

tration.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

■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 tires simultaneously.

●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-

ble.

●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-

ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.

■When the compact spare tire is attached

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

tems may not operate correctly:

• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC

• TRAC

• EPS

• Rear view monitor system (if

equipped)

• Navigation system (if equipped)

• Cruise control (if equipped)

■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact

spare tire is installed on the vehicle.

The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-

ure 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.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

NOTICE

■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire

installed on the vehicle.

The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire

compared 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

performance.

■When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warning sys-

tem)

When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is

used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon

as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter when replacing the tire. (P. 449)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the engine w ill not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-

dures are being followed (P. 161, 164), 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. 164)

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

(P. 66)

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. 531)

● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

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

system)

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The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical

problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.

However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.

(P. 526)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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. 531)

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

with a smart key system).

Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair

procedures are unknown.

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an

interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning

normally:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N

(manual transmission).

3

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.

4

Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while

depressing the brake pedal and 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 your Toyota

dealer.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

(except vehicles w ith a 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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to

ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the

“ACC” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to

ACCESSORY mode.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover,

cover the tip of the screwdriver with

a rag.

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5

Press the shift lock override

button.

The shift lever can be shifted while

the button is pressed.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the electronic key does not operate properly

(vehicles w ith a smart key system)

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is

interrupted (P. 115) or the electronic key cannot be used

because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-

less 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. 93) in order to perform the

following operations:

Locks all the doors

1

Unlocks the door

2

Turning the key rearward

unlocks the driver’s door. Turn-

ing the key once again within 5

seconds unlocks the other

doors.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Starting the engine

1

Continuously variable transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in

P and depress the brake pedal.

Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and depress the

clutch pedal.

2

Touch the Toyota emblem side

of the electronic key 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 key system is

deactivated in customization set-

ting, the engine switch will turn to

ACCESSORY mode.

3

Vehicles with a drive monitor display: Firmly depress the brake

pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual

transmission) and check that the smart key system indicator light

(green) turns on.

Vehicles with a multi-information display: Firmly depress the brake

pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual

transmission) and check that

is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

4

Press the engine switch.

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In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota

dealer.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual

transmission) and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping

the engine.

■Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the

electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.

(P. 463)

■Changing engine switch modes

Release the brake pedal (continuously variable transmission) or clutch pedal

(manual transmission) and press the engine switch in step

above.

3

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

pressed. (P. 166)

■When the electronic key does not work properly

●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-

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

(Customizable features P. 570)

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

(P. 114)

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If the vehicle batter y is discharged

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

vehicle’s battery is discharged.

You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle

with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the

steps below.

1

Open the hood. (P. 431)

2

Remove the engine cover.

Raise the rear of the engine

cover to remove the two rear

clips, and then raise the front of

the engine cover to remove the

two front clips.

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3

Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

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

1

terminal on your vehicle.

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

2

positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

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

3

nal on the second vehicle.

Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a

4

solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery

and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

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4

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.

5

6

Vehicles with a smart key system: Open and close any of the doors

of your vehicle with the engine switch off.

Vehicles without a smart key system:

Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the

engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehicle's engine.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the

engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehicle's

engine.

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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 your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

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■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■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.)

■When recharging or replacing the battery

●Vehicles with a smart key system: In some cases, it may not be possible to

unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is dis-

charged. 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.

●Vehicles with a smart key system: 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.

●Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replac-

ing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is acti-

vated. (P. 69)

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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 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.

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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 engine drive belt.

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If your vehicle overheat s

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

● Vehicles with a drive monitor display: The high engine coolant tem-

perature warning light (P. 491) comes on or a loss of power is

experienced.

Vehicles with a multi-information display: The engine coolant tem-

perature gauge (P. 82) enters the red zone or a loss of power is

experienced.

● Steam comes out from under the hood.

Correction procedures

1

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

tem, and then stop the engine.

2

If you see steam:

Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.

If you do not see steam:

Carefully lift the hood.

3

After the engine has cooled

down sufficiently, inspect the

hoses and radiator core (radia-

tor) for any leaks.

Radiator

1

Cooling fan

2

If a large amount of coolant

leaks, immediately contact your

Toyota dealer.

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4

The coolant level is satisfactory

if it is between the “F” and “L”

lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir

1

“F” line

2

“L” line

3

Radiator cap

4

5

Add engine coolant if neces-

sary.

Water can be used in an emer-

gency if engine coolant is unavail-

able.

6

Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and

to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.

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If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.

If the fan is operating:

Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

■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.

●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the

coolant reservoir cap while the engine

and radiator are hot.

High temperature steam or coolant

could spray out.

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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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If the vehicle bec om es stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle

becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

1

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P

(automatic transmission or continuously variable transmission) or N

(manual transmission).

2

Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.

3

Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels

to help provide traction.

4

Restart the engine.

5

Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission or continu-

ously variable transmission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) and

release the parking brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress

the accelerator pedal.

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■When it is difficult to free the vehicle (vehicles with a TRAC system)

Press

to turn off TRAC.

CAUTION

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

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

surrounding 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

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 damaging the transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the front 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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