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If Trouble Arises

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6-1. Parking in an Emergency

Parking in an

Emergency...................... 456

6-2. Flat Tire

Spare Tire and Tool

Storage ........................... 457

Changing a Flat Tire ......... 463

6-3. Battery Runs Out

Jump-Starting.................... 478

6-4. Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded

Engine............................. 482

Push-Starting .................... 483

6-5. Overheating

Overheating ...................... 484

6-6. Emergency Towing

Towing Description ........... 486

Tiedown Hooks ................. 487

6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights

and Warning Sounds

If a Warning Light Turns

On or Flashes ................. 489

Message Indicated on

Display............................ 500

Warning Sound is

Activated......................... 502

6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot

be Opened

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Cannot be Opened ......... 506

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6-1. Parking in an Emergency

Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should

always be used when you stop on

or near a roadway in an emer-

gency.

The hazard warning lights warn

other drivers that your vehicle is a

traffic hazard and that they must

take extreme caution when near

it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.

The hazard warning indicator lights in the combination meter flash

simultaneously.

●The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.

●Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the

vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law.

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6-2. Flat Tire

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the dia-

gram.

 4-Door

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Spare tire

Jack lever

Spare tire hold-down bolt

Tool bag

Tiedown eyelet (if equipped)

Lug wrench

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Jack

Flat tire belt

Jack point attachment*¹

*¹: The jack point attachment can be used by vehicle repair shops and

road assistance services. Consult your Toyota dealer for details.

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 5-Door

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Spare tire hold-down bolt

Jack

Jack lever

Tiedown eyelet (if equipped)

Lug wrench

Spare tire

Tool bag

Flat tire belt

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6-2. Flat Tire

Jack

■ To remove the jack

 4-Door

1

Lift the trunk mat.

2

Remove trunk board.

3

Turn the wing bolt and jack

screw counterclockwise.

Jack screw

Wing bolt

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 5-Door

1

Remove the cover.

2

Turn the wing bolt and jack

screw counterclockwise.

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■ To secure the jack

1

Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to

the right (4-Door) or down (5-Door) and turn the wing bolt clock-

wise to temporarily tighten it.

2

Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.

 4-Door

 5-Door

Jack screw

Wing bolt

3

Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack.

If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while driving. Make

sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.

4

Return the trunk board to its original position (4-Door), or insert

the cover tabs and install the cover (5-Door).

Verify that the trunk board is securely installed.

■ Maintenance

• Always keep the jack clean.

• Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust.

• Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated.

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6-2. Flat Tire

Spare Tire

Your Toyota has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is

lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for

emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods.

Temporary spare tires should NEVER be used for long drives or

extended periods.

■ To remove the spare tire

1

Lift the trunk/luggage com-

partment mat.

2

Turn the spare tire hold-down

bolt counterclockwise.

Spare tire hold-down bolt

6

■ To secure the spare tire

Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal. After storing,

verify that the spare tire is stored securely.

WARNING

■Do not install the temporary spare tire on the front wheels (driving

wheels)

Driving with the temporary spare tire on one of the front driving wheels

is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the

vehicle, especially on ice or snow bound roads, and have an accident.

Move a regular tire to the front wheel and install the temporary spare tire

to the rear.

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6-2. Flat Tire

NOTICE

●When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease

compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully.

●To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe

the following precautions:

• Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

• Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an auto-

matic car wash. This tire’s diameter is smaller than a conventional

tire, so the ground clearance is reduced.

• Do not use a tire chain on this tire because it will not fit properly.

• Do not use your temporary spare tire on any other vehicle, it has

been designed only for your Toyota.

• Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time.

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6-2. Flat Tire

Changing a Flat Tire

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off

the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.

Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is danger-

ous.

1

Park on a level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the park-

ing brake.

2

Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual

transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.

3

Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4

Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle

and traffic.

5

Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (P. 457).

6

Block the wheel diagonally

opposite the flat tire. When

blocking a wheel, place a tire

block both in front and behind

the tire.

6

When blocking a tire, use rocks

or wood blocks of sufficient size if

possible to hold the tire in place.

●If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire.

• Steering becomes difficult.

• The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.

• The vehicle pulls in one direction.

●Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.

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6-2. Flat Tire

WARNING

■Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire

Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip

off the jack and seriously injure someone. No person should place any

portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.

■Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by a jack

Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is danger-

ous. The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious

injury.

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6-2. Flat Tire

Removing a Flat Tire

1

If your vehicle is equipped with

a wheel cover, pry off the wheel

cover with the beveled end of

the jack lever.

Force the end of the jack lever

firmly between wheel and cover, or

removal will be difficult.

2

Loosen the lug nuts by turning

them counterclockwise one turn

each, but do not remove any

lug nuts until the tire has been

raised off the ground.

3

Place the jack on the ground.

4

Turn the jack screw in the direc-

Jack head

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tion shown in the figure and

adjust the jack head so that it is

close to the jack-up position.

5

Place the jack under the jack-

up position closest to the tire

being changed with the jack

head squarely under the jack-

up point.

Jacking position

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Continue raising the jack head

gradually by rotating the screw

with your hand until the jack

head is inserted into the jack-up

position.

Tire blocks

Jacking

position

When raising the jack head into the

jacking position and aligning the

groove in the jack head with the rail

under the vehicle body, the top of

the jack head contacts the vehi-

cle’s underbody without the rail

contacting the bottom of the

groove.

7

8

9

Insert the jack lever and attach

the lug wrench to tire jack.

Turn the jack handle clockwise

and raise the vehicle high

enough so that the spare tire

can be installed. Before remov-

ing the lug nuts, make sure

your Toyota is firmly in position

and that it cannot slip or move.

Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then

remove the wheel and center cap.

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WARNING

■When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the shift lever to 1st or R

position (manual transaxle vehicle) or shift the selector lever to P

position (automatic transaxle vehicle), apply the parking brake, and

place wheel blocks in the position diagonally opposed to the jack

Changing a flat tire without using wheel blocks is dangerous because

the vehicle may move and fall off the jack even with the shift lever in 1st

or R position, or the selector lever is in P position, which could result in

an accident.

■Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this

manual

Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recom-

mended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack

and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear

jacking positions recommended in this manual.

■Do not jack up the vehicle in a position other than the designated

jack-up position or place any objects on or under the jack

Jacking up the vehicle in a position other than the designated jack-up

position or placing objects on or under the jack is dangerous as it could

deform the vehicle body or the vehicle could fall off the jack resulting in

an accident.

■Use only the jack provided with your Toyota

Using a jack that is not designed for your Toyota is dangerous. The vehi-

cle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone.

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■Never place objects under the jack

Jacking the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous. The jack

could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or the fall-

ing vehicle.

■Do not jack up the vehicle higher than is necessary

Jacking up the vehicle higher than is necessary is dangerous as it could

destabilize the vehicle resulting in an accident.

■Do not start the engine or shake the vehicle while it is jacked up

Starting the engine or shaking the vehicle while it is jacked up is danger-

ous as it could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in an acci-

dent.

■Never go under the vehicle while it is jacked up

Going under the vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could

result in death or serious injury if the vehicle were to fall off the jack.

Damage could occur during installation if the wheel cover is not properly

aligned.

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WARNING

■When installing the wheel cover

Align the notch on the wheel cover with

the valve stem.

Notch

Damage could occur during installation

if the wheel cover is not properly

aligned.

Tire valve

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6-2. Flat Tire

Locking Lug Nuts (if equipped)

If your Toyota is equipped with the optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a

special key must be used to unlock the locking lug nut for each wheel.

The key is stored in the glove compartment, center console storage,

storage box, or trunk. Register the key and lug nuts with the lock man-

ufacturer by filling out the registration card and mailing it in using the

accompanying envelope. If the key is lost, consult your Toyota dealer

or use the lock manufacturer’s order form to order a new key. Antitheft

wheel lug nuts cannot be installed on a steel wheel spare tire. When

installing a temporary spare tire, use one of the original lug nuts in

place of the locking lug nut. The original lug nuts are stored inside

your Toyota.

Antitheft lug nut

Special key

1

2

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■ To remove an antitheft lug nut

1

Obtain the special key for the antitheft lug nut.

2

Place the special key on top of the antitheft lug nut, and be sure

to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you

may damage both key and nut. Do not use a power impact

wrench.

3

Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn

the wrench counterclockwise.

■ To install the antitheft lug nut

1

Place the special key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the

key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage

both key and nut. Do not use a power impact wrench.

2

Place the lug wrench on top of the special key, apply pressure,

and turn it clockwise.

Nut tightening torque

ft•lbf (N•m, kgf•m)

80-108 (108-147, 12-14)

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Mounting the Spare Tire

 4-Door

1

Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel

and hub, including the hub

bolts, with a cloth.

2

Mount the spare tire.

3

Install the lug nuts with the bev-

eled edge inward; tighten them

by hand.

4

Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle.

5

Use the lug wrench to tighten

the nuts in the order shown.

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them

inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Nut tightening torque

ft•lbf (N•m, kgf•m)

80-108 (108-147, 12-14)

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6-2. Flat Tire

Trunk mat

6

Open the trunk mat.

7

8

Remove the belt for securing the flat tire.

Put the flat tire into the trunk on

the left and toward the back.

9

Fold the rear seatback forward on the right side of the rear seat.

10

Unlock the rear seatback on the left side and assure a clearance to

pass the belt.

6

11

Pass the belt through the rear

Belt

seatback as shown in the fig-

ure.

After passing the belt through,

return the rear seatback to the

original position.

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12

Pass the buckle through the wheel as shown in the figure and

secure it so that the buckle does not contact the wheel.

 Aluminum wheel

 Steel wheel

13

Pass the belt through the

buckle, then pull the belt end to

secure the flat tire.

114

Return the rear seatback on the right side of the rear seatback to its

original position.

15

16

Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.

Check the inflation pressure.

Refer to Tires on P. 553.

17

Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

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 5-Door

1

Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel

and hub, including the hub

bolts, with a cloth.

2

3

Mount the spare tire.

Install the lug nuts with the bev-

eled edge inward; tighten them

by hand.

4

5

Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle.

6

Use the lug wrench to tighten

the nuts in the order shown.

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them

inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Nut tightening torque

ft•lbf (N•m, kgf•m)

80-108 (108-147, 12-14)

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6

Remove the luggage compart-

ment cover (if equipped).

Refer to Luggage Compartment on

P. 117.

7

8

Remove the belt for securing the flat tire.

Return the rear seatback to its original position.

Refer to Rear Seat on P. 26.

9

Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.

10

11

Remove the center cap by tapping it with the lug wrench.

Thread the belt through the rear

seat as shown in the figure.

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13

14

15

Place the flat tire in the luggage

compartment.

Thread the buckle through the

wheel as shown in the figure.

Thread the belt through the

buckle while pressing the tire to

the seatback.

6

Pull the belt end to secure the

flat tire.

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Insert the luggage compartment

cover from the top of the lug-

gage compartment opening

with the cloth side of the cover

facing outward, and slide it

between the flat tire and the

inside perimeter of the luggage

compartment opening.

17

18

Check the tire inflation pressure.

Refer to the specification charts on P. 553.

Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

●Pass the belt underneath the seat-

belts.

Seat belt

Belt

●Do not press the tire pressure monitoring system set switch after install-

ing the spare tire. The switch is only to be pressed after installing the

repaired flat tire or installing a replacement tire (P. 164).

●To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly.

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6-2. Flat Tire

WARNING

■Make sure the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug nuts

are clean before changing or replacing tires

When changing or replacing a tire, not removing dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and hub bolts is dangerous. The

lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, result-

ing in an accident.

■Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten

the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque

Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts

could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an

accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts could be damaged if tightened

more than necessary.

■Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts

Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel

could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and

cause a serious accident.

■Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them

with metric nuts of the same configuration

Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Toyota have metric

threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would

not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cause

the wheel to slip off and cause an accident.

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■Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure

Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous. Tires with

incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident. When

you check the regular tires’ air pressure, check the spare tire, too.

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6-3. Battery Runs Out

Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the proce-

dure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly rec-

ommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.

1

Move the booster vehicle so that its battery is as close as possible

to your vehicle’s battery.

2

Make sure that the power such as for the headlights and air condi-

tioner is turned off.

3

Remove the battery cover.

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6-3. Battery Runs Out

4

Turn off the booster vehicle’s engine and connect the jumper cables

in the following order.

Make sure that the jumper cables are securely connected so that they do

not disconnect due to engine vibrations.

1st lead:

1

Positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery

Positive (+) terminal on booster vehicle’s battery

2

2nd lead:

3

4

Negative (-) terminal on booster vehicle’s battery

Location shown in the figure (do not connect to the negative (-)

terminal of the battery)

Jumper cables

6

Discharged battery

Booster battery

5

6

Start the booster vehicle’s engine and rev the engine.

Start the engine of your vehicle. Run the engines for about 3 min-

utes to temporarily charge the battery of your vehicle.

7

Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of their connec-

tion.

8

9

Install the battery cover.

Have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

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6-3. Battery Runs Out

WARNING

■

Follow These Precautions Carefully

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following pre-

cautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

■

Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do

not allow metal tools to contact the positive (+) or negative (-) terminal

of the battery when working near a battery. Do not allow the positive (+)

terminal to contact the vehicle body

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,

produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the bat-

tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.

Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery

cells.

■

Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells

because hydrogen gas is produced from open battery cells while

charging the battery or adding battery fluid

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,

produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the bat-

tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.

Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery

cells.

■Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It

may rupture or explode, causing serious injury.

■Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the bat-

tery

Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal

of the discharged battery is dangerous.

A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure some-

one.

■Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving

Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is

dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause

serious injury.

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6-3. Battery Runs Out

NOTICE

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition

system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply

(two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set).

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6-4. Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in

the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1

If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try, wait 10

seconds and try again.

2

Make sure the parking brake is on.

3

Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.

4

Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal

(Automatic transaxle), then press the push button start. If the

engine starts, release the accelerator immediately because the

engine will suddenly rev up.

5

If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelera-

tor.

If the engine still does not start using the above procedure, have your

vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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6-4. Emergency Starting

Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Toyota.

You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it.

WARNING

■Never tow a vehicle to start it

Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could

surge forward when its engine starts, causing the 2 vehicles to collide. The

occupants could be injured.

NOTICE

Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the

emission control system.

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6-5. Overheating

Overheating

If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on,

the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging

noise, the engine is probably too hot.

If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on:

1

Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.

2

Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park (P), a manual tran-

saxle in neutral.

3

Apply the parking brake.

4

Turn off the air conditioner.

5

Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine com-

partment.

 If steam is coming from the engine compartment

Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine.

Wait until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the

engine.

 If neither coolant nor steam is escaping

Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.

6

Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after

the temperature has decreased.

7

When cool, check the coolant level.

If it is low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses.

■ If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking:

Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.

1

2

3

Cooling fan

Cooling system cap

Coolant reservoir

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■ If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are

obvious:

Carefully add coolant as required (P. 398).

WARNING

■

Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition to off and

make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the

cooling fan

Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine

compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously

injured.

■

Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and

radiator are hot

When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may

shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.

■Open the hood ONLY after steam is no longer escaping from the engine

Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous. The escaping steam could

seriously burn you.

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NOTICE

●If the cooling fan does not operate while the engine is running, the engine

temperature will increase. Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.

●If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cool-

ing system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless

repairs are made. Consult your Toyota dealer.

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6-6. Emergency Towing

Towing Description

We recommend that towing be done only by your Toyota dealer

or a commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to

the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.

A towed vehicle usually should

have its drive wheels (front

wheels) off the ground. If exces-

sive damage or other conditions

prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing with the rear wheels

on the ground, release the parking

brake.

Wheel dollies

NOTICE

●Do not tow the vehicle pointed back-

ward with driving wheels on the ground.

This may cause internal damage to the

transaxle.

●Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

This could damage your vehicle. Use

wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

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6-6. Emergency Towing

Tiedown Hooks^

NOTICE

Do not use the front tiedown eyelet for towing the vehicle.

They have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel

during shipping.

Using the eyelet for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being

damaged.

Tiedown Hook-Front

1

Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the luggage

compartment (P. 457).

2

Wrap a jack lever or similar tool

with a soft cloth to prevent dam-

age to a painted bumper, and

open the cap located on the

front bumper.

Remove the cap completely and

store it so as not to lose it.

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3

Securely install the tiedown

eyelet using the lug wrench.

1

2

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

4

Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.

: If equipped

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NOTICE

●Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the

painted bumper surface.

●If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage

from the bumper when tying the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet

is securely tightened to the bumper.

Tiedown Hook-Rear

The hook positioned under the

rear bumper on the right side is for

tying down the vehicle during

transport, and it cannot be used

for towing other vehicles.

It can be used as a towing hook

only when the vehicle must be

Tiedown hook

towed by another vehicle in an

emergency case such as when

the vehicle is stuck in snow, how-

ever, it may damage the bumper.

NOTICE

When using the hook in such emergency cases, observe the following so as

not to damage the tiedown hook or the vehicle body.

●The vehicle must be pulled straight to the rear so that no load is applied to

the vehicle in the lateral direction.

●The bumper may be damaged if the tie down hook is used as a towing

hook.

●When using a metal chain or wire cable, wrap a cloth around the attach-

ment area. If the metal chain or wire cable contacts the bumper directly,

the bumper could be scratched or damaged.

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If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for

each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if

the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult your

Toyota dealer.

The details for some warnings can be viewed on the center display.

1

If the warning light is turned on, select the

screen to display the applications screen.

icon on the home

2

3

4

Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.

Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.

Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.

Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately

If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a

malfunction. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact

your Toyota dealer.

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Signal

Warning

Brake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

• Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection

The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied

with the ignition switched to START or ON. It turns off

when the parking brake is fully released.

• Low brake fluid level warning

If the brake warning light remains illuminated even

though the parking brake is released, the brake fluid

may be low or there could be a problem with the brake

system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately

and contact your Toyota dealer.

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Signal

Warning

Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning

If the electronic brake force distribution control unit deter-

mines that some components are operating incorrectly,

the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning

light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The prob-

lem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution

system.

Charging System Warning Light

If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a

malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system.

Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.

Consult your Toyota dealer.

Engine Oil Warning Light

This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.

If the light illuminates or the warning indication is dis-

played while driving:

1

Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-

way on level ground.

2

Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to

drain back into the oil pan.

3

Inspect the engine oil level P. 397. If it’s low, add the

appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful

not to overfill.

4

Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is

normal or after adding oil, stop the engine immediately

and have your vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer.

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Signal

Warning

High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is

extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant

temperature increases further.

Handling Procedure:

• Flashing light

Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a

safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to

cool down.

(Red)

• Illuminated light

This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the

vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine.

Refer to Overheating P. 484.

Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light

The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering

has a malfunction.

If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe

place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no

problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact your

Toyota dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.

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■Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light

●If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate

normally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however,

the operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel

could vibrate when turning.

●Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is

stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to

go into protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this

does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait

several minutes for the system to return to normal.

WARNING

■Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact

your Toyota dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible

Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indi-

cates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail

at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking

brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.

In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need

to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.

■Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light

illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer to have the

brakes inspected as soon as possible

Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illu-

minated simultaneously is dangerous.

When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in

an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.

NOTICE

■Charging System Warning Light

Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illumi-

nated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.

■Engine Oil Warning Light

●Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in

extensive engine damage.

●Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in

extensive engine damage.

■High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning

light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.

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Contact Your Toyota Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected

If any of the following warning lights turns on/flashes, the system may

have a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle

inspected.

Signal

Warning

Master Warning Light

The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.

Operate the center display and verify the content.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on P. 489.

ABS Warning Light

If the ABS warning light stays on while you’re driving, the

ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this

occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle

had no ABS.

Should this happen, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

Check Engine Light

If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have

a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions

when the light illuminated and consult your Toyota dealer.

The check engine light may illuminate in the following

cases:

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• The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.

• The engine’s electrical system has a problem.

• The emission control system has a problem.

• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.

If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continu-

ously, do not drive at high speeds and consult your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

Automatic Transaxle Warning Light

The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.

(if equipped)

(Illuminate)

TCS/DSC Indicator Light

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist sys-

tem may have a malfunction and they may not operate

correctly. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning

Light

A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light con-

stantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illumi-

nate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these

occur, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

The system may not operate in an accident.

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Signal

Warning

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunc-

tion, the tire pressure warning light flashes for about 1

minute when the ignition is switched ON and then con-

tinues illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

(Flashing)

(if equipped)

KEY Warning Light

If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it

illuminates continuously.

Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on

P. 162.

(Red)

(Illuminate)

LED Headlight Warning Light

This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED

headlight. Have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

(if equipped)

■ABS Warning Light

●When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs

and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the

weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction.

Recharge the battery.

●The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illu-

minated.

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WARNING

■Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have

your Toyota dealer perform all servicing and repairs

Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pre-

tensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious

injury or death.

■If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or

flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease

vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and

braking

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or

flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger-

ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering

or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident.

To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position

where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you

have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the

system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station.

■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it

is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible

before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire

failure and a dangerous accident.

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NOTICE

■Automatic Transaxle Warning Light

If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an

electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Toyota in this condition could

cause damage to your transaxle. Consult your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

■KEY Warning Light

If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator

light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be

started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine,

and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Taking Action

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

Low Fuel Warning Light

The light turns on when the

remaining fuel is about 2.3

gal. (9.0 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.).

Add fuel.

Check Fuel Cap Warning

Light

Stop the engine and rein-

If the check fuel cap warning stall the fuel-filler cap.

light illuminates while driving, Refer to Refueling on

the fuel-filler cap may not be P. 125

installed properly.

Seat Belt Warning Light

The seat belt warning light

turns on if the driver or front

passenger’s seat is occupied

and the seat belt is not fas-

tened with the ignition

switched ON.

If the driver or front passen-

ger’s seat belt is unfastened

(only when the front passen-

Fasten the seat belts.

ger’s seat is occupied) and

the vehicle is driven at a

speed faster than about 12

mph (20 km/h), the warning

light flashes. After a short

time, the warning light stops

flashing, but remains illumi-

nated.

Door-Ajar Warning Light

The light turns on if any door/ Close the door/trunk lid/

trunk lid/liftgate is not closed liftgate securely.

securely.

Low Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

Add washer fluid

This warning light indicates

(P. 402).

that

little

washer

fluid

(if equipped)

remains.

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Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light

When the warning light illu-

minates, and the warning

beep sound is heard (about

3 seconds), tire pressure is

too low in one or more tires.

Inspect the tires and

adjust to the specified

inflation pressure

(Illuminate)

(if equipped)

(P. 413).

Verify the reason why the

warning light is illuminated

on the center display

(P. 489).

Low Speed Pre-Collision Sys- If the reason why the

tem Warning Light warning light is illuminated

The light turns on if the wind- is due to a dirty wind-

shield is dirty or there is a shield, clean the wind-

(Amber)

malfunction in the system.

shield.

For any other reasons,

have

the

vehicle

inspected at your Toyota

dealer.

■ KEY Warning Light

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns

off.

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Signal

Cause

Action to be taken

Replace the key battery

(P. 410).

The smart key battery is dead.

The smart key is not within the

operation range.

Bring the smart key into

the operation range

(P. 98).

The smart key is placed in

areas inside the cabin where it

is difficult for the key to be

detected.

(Red)

(Flashing)

Take the key from another

manufacturer similar to

the smart key out of the

operation range.

A key from another manufac-

turer similar to the smart key is

in the operation range.

Without the ignition switched

off, the smart key is taken out of Bring the smart key back

the cabin, and then all the into the cabin.

doors are closed.

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■Low Fuel Warning Light

The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves

around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture.

■Seat Belt Warning Light

●The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver’s seat belt is not

fastened when the ignition is switched ON.

●To allow the front passenger occupant classification sensor to function prop-

erly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passen-

ger’s seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional

seat cushion could cause sensor interference.

●If a small child is seated on the front passenger’s seat, the warning light may

not operate.

■Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

●Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure

will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand

for 1 hour or only drive it 1 mile (1.6 km) or less before adjusting the tire

pressures. When pressure is adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation

pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may turn on after the tires cool

and pressure drops below specification.

Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light, resulting from the tire air pres-

sure dropping due to cold ambient temperature will remain illuminated

even if the ambient temperature rises. In this case, it will also be neces-

sary to adjust the tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning light illuminates

due to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to check and adjust the tire

air pressures.

●Tires lose air naturally over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are

getting too soft over time or you have a flat. However, when you find one

low tire in a set of four-that is an indication of trouble; you should have

someone drive the vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low

tire for cuts and any metal objects sticking through tread or sidewall. Put

a few drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a

bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply reinflating

the tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to your Toyota dealer.

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