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Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
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Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
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Covers are installed to the tie-down holes. After transporting the vehi- cle, make sure to reinstall the cov- ers to the holes.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be dam- aged.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
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To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
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Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
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If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. 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.
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 is installed in the trunk. (P. 513)
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(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
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Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
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Warning light |
Warning light/Details/Actions |
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(Flashes) (U.S.A.) (Flashes) (Canada) |
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*1 It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released Operate the parking brake once again. This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating normally. |
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(if equipped) (Flashes) |
Brake hold operated indicator Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. |
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(Red/yellow) |
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. |
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(if equipped) (Yellow) |
LDA indicator Indicates a malfunction in the LDA When “LDA Unavailable” is displayed on the multi- information display, turn the LDA system off, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LDA system back on. (P. 265) When a message other than above is displayed, fol- low the instructions displayed in the message. |
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Warning light |
Warning light/Details/Actions |
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Low fuel level warning light For L grade models Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.6 Imp. gal.) Except for L grade models Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9.1 L, 2.0 Imp. gal.) Refuel the vehicle. |
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Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 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. |
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(Type A) (Type B) |
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. Fasten the seat belt. |
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Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. P. 507 |
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Tire pressure warning light Indicates the following: Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Handling method (P. 503) |
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*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
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A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or more.
*2: 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 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 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 unfas- tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 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 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 90 more seconds. 7
Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the rear 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 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 30 more seconds.
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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 position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIRBAG ON” indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, seat belt preten- sioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 36)
First check the following:
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
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 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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Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured. If a tire is punctured: P. 512
If none of the tires are punctured:
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Turn the engine switch off then turn it to the “ON” position (vehicle without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicle with a smart key system). Check if the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified level and perform initialization. (P. 446)
If the warning light does not turn off several minutes after the initialization has been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve 7
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.
P. 451
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.
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WARNING
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- 7
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.
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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The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display. 7
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System warning light |
Warning buzzer* |
Warning |
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Comes on |
- |
Sounds |
Indicates an important situation, such as when a system related to driving is malfunctioning or that danger may result if the correction procedure is not performed |
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Comes on or flashes |
Sounds |
Indicates an important situation, such as when the systems shown on the multi-information display may be malfunctioning |
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Flashes |
- |
Sounds |
Indicates a situation, such as when damage to the vehicle or danger may result |
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Comes on |
- |
Does not sound |
Indicates a condition, such as mal- function of electrical components, their condition, or indicates the need for maintenance |
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Flashes |
- |
Does not sound |
Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has been per- formed incorrectly, or indicates how to perform an operation cor- rectly |
The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may differ from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedure according to the displayed message.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa- tion display.
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The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases. Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along with a message shown on the multi-information display.
The ABS warning light comes on. (P. 497)
The tire pressure warning light comes on. (P. 500)
The low fuel level warning light comes on. (P. 500)
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the engine switch off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
This message is displayed when the power was cut off due to the automatic power off function.
The next time the engine is started, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain it at that speed for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
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This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately one week after a new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis- tered, ask your Toyota dealer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in your possession) has been registered.
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. (P. 259, 497)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte- nance schedule* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message after the main- tenance is performed. (P. 421)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
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Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the maintenance is performed. (P. 421)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check if the mes- sage disappears.
P. 503
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When taking out or stowing the spare tire, make sure to firmly hold opposite end of the tire.
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Flat tire |
Wheel chock positions |
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Front |
Left-hand side |
Behind the rear right-hand side tire |
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Right-hand side |
Behind the rear left-hand side tire |
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Rear |
Left-hand side |
In front of the front right-hand side tire |
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Right-hand side |
In front of the front left-hand side tire |
To protect the wheel ornament, place a rag between the wrench and the wheel ornament, as
shown in the illustration. 7
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To prevent damage to the vehicle when using the jack, position the jack in the correct location.
(P. 514)
The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel. They indicate the jack point positions.
Type A Type B
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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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.
When replacing a steel wheel with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose con- tact with the disc wheel seat.
When replacing an aluminum wheel with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat.
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Tightening torque:
76 ftlbf (103 Nm, 10.5 kgfm)
521
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
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.
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will be different than when driving with standard tires.
cles with 16 or 17-inch wheels)
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.
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WARNING
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys- tems may not operate correctly:
*: If equipped
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.
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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Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures. (P. 206, 208)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
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. 525)
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Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
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136) in order to perform the fol- lowing operations (driver’s door only):
Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors.
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
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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.
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In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
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. 466)
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed. (P. 209)
(Customizable features: P. 567)
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When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situation, the alarm may activate and doors locked. (P. 84)
Make sure to pull the engine cover 7
straight up when removing it.
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2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
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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.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
When the battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared. Before removing the battery terminals, contact your Toyota dealer.
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer- tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
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Case size |
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) |
Performance rating (CCA) |
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Type A |
LN2 |
60Ah |
360A |
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Type B |
LN2 |
60Ah |
563A |
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Type C |
LN3 |
70Ah |
600A |
The case size, 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) and performance rating (CCA) are specified on the label attached to the battery.
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Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.
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2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable.
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
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The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi- ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not operate in freezing tem- peratures.)
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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Press to turn off TRAC.
Vehicle specifications 8
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) 540
Fuel information 551
Tire information 554
Customizable features 567
Items to initialize 575
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