2020 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Steps to take in an emergency

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Steps to take in an emergency

The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.

From the front From the rear

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.

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle.

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal

Changes in exhaust sound

Excessive tire squeal when cornering

Strange noises related to the suspension system

Pinging or other noises related to the engine

Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly

Appreciable loss of power 7

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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Vehicles without a smart key system

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

Restart the engine.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Turn the engine switch off.

Restart the engine.

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Warning light	Warning light/Details/Actions
(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.
(if equipped) (Flashes)	Brake hold operated indicator Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(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.
(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. 263) 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
	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.
	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.
(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.
	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. 505
	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. 501)

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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 warning buzzer: Vehicles without a smart key system:

The driver’s seat belt warning 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. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

The driver’s seat belt warning 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. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas- tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-

tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain

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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 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)

Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer

If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec- tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.

If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warning light may not operate properly.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

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.

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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When the tire pressure warning light comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured. If a tire is punctured: P. 510

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 tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by tem- perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).

When a tire is replaced with a spare tire

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.

Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly

P. 451

Warning buzzer

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

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WARNING

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- 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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Master warning light

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.

Multi-information display

Handling method

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	System warning light	Warning buzzer*	Warning
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
-	Comes on or flashes	Sounds	Indicates an important situation, such as when the systems shown on the multi-information display may be malfunctioning
Flashes	-	Sounds	Indicates a situation, such as when damage to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes on	-	Does not sound	Indicates a condition, such as mal- function of electrical components, their condition, or indicates the need for maintenance
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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Warning messages

The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.

System warning lights

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.

Malfunction in the ABS

The ABS warning light comes on. (P. 495)

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

The tire pressure warning light comes on. (P. 498)

Remaining fuel level is low

The low fuel level warning light comes on. (P. 498)

If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed

If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

“Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”

“Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”

“Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man- ual”

If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction. Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

“Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”

If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. (P. 531) 7

If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown

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.

If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery” is displayed

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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If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is displayed (if equipped)

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.

When “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

The LED headlight system

Automatic High Beam (if equipped)

“Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front Camera Vision Blocked Clean and Demist Windshield” is displayed (if equipped)

The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. (P. 257, 495)

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

Dynamic radar cruise control

Automatic High Beam

If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (if equipped)

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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If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is displayed (if equipped)

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.

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed

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.

Warning buzzer

P. 501

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

Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Stop the engine.

Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 486)

Luggage floor cover

Wheel nut wrench

Jack

Spare tire

Jack handle

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Lift up the hook of the luggage floor cover on the trunk floor.

Secure the luggage floor cover using the hook provided.

Remove the jack.

Lift up the hook of the luggage floor cover on the trunk floor.

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Secure the luggage floor cover using the hook provided.

Remove the tool tray.

Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.

When taking out or stowing the spare tire, make sure to firmly hold opposite end of the tire.

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Chock the tires.

Flat tire	Wheel chock positions
Front	Left-hand side	Behind the rear right-hand side tire
	Right-hand side	Behind the rear left-hand side tire
Rear	Left-hand side	In front of the front right-hand side tire
	Right-hand side	In front of the front left-hand side tire

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.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).

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Turn the tire jack portion “A” by hand until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point.

To prevent damage to the vehicle when using the jack, position the jack in the correct location.

(P. 511)

The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel. They indicate the jack point positions.

Assemble the jack handle.

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Type A Type B

Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.

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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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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.

Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount.

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

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loose contact with the disc wheel seat.

Lower the vehicle.

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Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:

76 ftlbf (103 Nm, 10.5 kgfm)

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

The compact spare tire

The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.

Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. (P. 545)

When using the compact spare tire

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 the compact spare tire is equipped

When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will be different than when driving with standard tires.

If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi- 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

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

Automatic High Beam*

Cruise control*

Dynamic radar cruise control*

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range*

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)*

*: If equipped

PCS (Pre-Collision System)*

Tire pressure warning system

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*

Intuitive parking assist*

Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)*

Rear view monitor system*

Toyota parking assist monitor*

Panoramic view monitor*

Navigation system*

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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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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. 204, 206)

There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. (P. 79)

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

The battery may be discharged. (P. 526) 7

The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

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. 522)

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One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.

The battery may be discharged. (P. 526)

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.

Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.

Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal 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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Doors

134) in order to perform the fol- lowing operations (driver’s door only):

Locks all doors

Closes the windows and the moon roof*1 or panoramic moon roof*1 (turn and hold)*2

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Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors.

Opens the windows and the moon roof*1 or panoramic moon roof*1 (turn and hold)*2

*1: If equipped

*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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Trunk

Ensure that the shift lever is in P and firmly depress the brake pedal.

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.

Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is displayed on the multi-information display.

Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.

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

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Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P 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. 466)

Changing engine switch modes

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. 208)

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. 565)

Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 156)

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Vehicles with an alarm: Confirm that the electronic key (vehicles with a smart key system) or key (vehicles without a smart key system) is being carried.

When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situation, the alarm may activate and doors locked. (P. 84)

Open the hood. (P. 430)

Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR- FKS) engine: Remove the engine cover.

Make sure to pull the engine cover straight up when removing it.

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Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

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3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

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Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.

Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi- nal on the second vehicle.

Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.

Vehicles with a smart 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.

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.

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.

When the battery is removed or discharged

Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the battery is depleted, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Some systems may require initialization. (P. 573)

When removing the battery terminals

When the battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared. Before removing the battery terminals, contact your Toyota dealer.

Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer- tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)

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When recharging or replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key sys- tem)

In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off. If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis- charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

When replacing the battery

Use a battery that conforms to European regulations.

Use a battery with the same case size, equivalent or greater 20 hour rate capacity (20HR), and equivalent or greater performance rating (CCA) as the battery which is being replaced.

	Case size	20 hour rate capacity (20HR)	Performance rating (CCA)
Type A	LN2	60Ah	563A
Type B	LN3	70Ah	603A

The case size, 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) and performance rating (CCA) are specified on the label attached to the battery.

If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.

If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-

cle is not used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine 7

may not be able to start.

For details, consult your Toyota dealer.

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys- tem, and then stop the engine.

If you see steam:

Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.

If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.

After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radia- tor) for any leaks.

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Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

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Reservoir

“F” line

“L” line

Radiator cap

2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine

3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency if coolant is unavailable.

3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

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Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.

The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on 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.)

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.

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

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

Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels to help provide traction.

Restart the engine.

Shift the shift lever to D or R 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

Press to turn off TRAC.

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Vehicle specifications 8

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) 538

Fuel information 549

Tire information 552

Customizable features 565

Items to initialize 573

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