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2018 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Steps to take in an emergency



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.

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Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the

front wheels.

If your vehicle is transported by a flatbed truck, it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration.

If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°.

Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be dam- aged.

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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.

    Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehi- cle body.

    Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.

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

Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode. 8

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

Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 183, 188

    While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

    Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench is stored in the trunk. (P. 509)

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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
    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 to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
    Restart the engine.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1

Indicates that:

    The brake fluid level is low; or
    The brake system is malfunctioning

This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-

cle may be dangerous.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:

    The electronic engine control system;
    The electronic throttle control system; or
    The electronic continuously variable transmission con- trol system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

    The SRS airbag system;
    The front passenger occupant classification system; or
    The seat belt pretensioner system

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

PCS (Pre-Collision System) warning light

When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds): Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision system)

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not sound):

Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision system) is temporar- ily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:

    An area around the radar sensor or camera sensor being dirty or covered with condensation, ice, stickers, etc.

Clear the dirt, condensation, ice, stickers, etc. (P. 209)

    Radar sensor or camera sensor operational conditions (such as temperature etc.) being not met

Driving is possible in this case. The PCS (Pre-Colli- sion System) will be enabled if the operational condi-

tions (such as temperature etc.) are met again.

When the warning light is illuminated:

Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS (Pre-Collision system) is disabled or both are disabled.

To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and PCS. (P. 217, 259)

(Orange)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) indica- tor

The warning light comes on and a warning message is displayed to indicate that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system is not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction.

P. 491, 492

Tire pressure warning light*3

When the light comes on:

Low tire inflation pressure such as

    Natural causes (P. 484)
    Flat tire (P. 509)

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.

The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

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*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

P. 490

*2: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:

483

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 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.

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.

Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:

The rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the rear passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 6 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 24 more seconds.

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    SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu- pant classification system,“AIR BAG ON” indicator light,“AIR BAG OFF” indi- cator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners (front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 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 the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

    Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

    Is the fuel tank cap loose? If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving trips.

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

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

Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push- ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.

    The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

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

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    When a tire is replaced with a spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.

    Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

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

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

    If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used
    If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer
    If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or higher

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

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

    If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby
    If a radio set at similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
    If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
    If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or wheel housings
    If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types

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    If tire chains are used
    If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the engine switch is turned on, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

    Warning buzzer

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

    Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.

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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- 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-

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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 cur- rently being displayed on the multi- information display.

    Multi-information display

If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the following actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Monochrome display

Color display

Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed.

The system also indicates which doors are not fully closed.

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

flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.

Make sure that all the doors are closed.

Monochrome display

Color display

Indicates that the trunk is not fully closed.

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

flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk is not yet fully closed.

Close the trunk.

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

Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5 km/h) or more with the parking brake still engaged.

A buzzer also sounds.

Release the parking brake.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

(Flashes) (Orange)

Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) and pre-collision system are temporarily canceled due to high temperatures around the camera sensor

Turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

steering control) system off, wait for the area around the camera sensor to cool, and then turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system back on.

(Orange)

The LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con- trol) system is temporarily canceled due to a mal- function in a sensor other than the camera sensor.

A buzzer also sounds.

Turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system off and follow the appropriate troubleshooting procedures for warning message. Afterward, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system back on.

(Flashes) (Orange)

Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) and pre-collision system are temporarily canceled because dirt, rain, conden- sation, ice, snow, etc., are present on the wind- shield in front of the camera sensor

Turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

steering control) system off, remove any dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow, etc., from the windshield, and then turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system back on.

Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system cannot be used because the vehicle speed is lower than approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)

Drive the vehicle at 32 mph (50 km/h) or higher.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with ice

A buzzer also sounds.

Clean the sensor.

Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system cannot be used temporarily due to bad weather

A buzzer also sounds.

Use the dynamic radar cruise control sys- tem when it becomes available again.

Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system brake control function is temporarily unavailable

A buzzer also sounds.

Depress the brake.

Monochrome display

Color display

Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control system.

    Press the“ON-OFF” button once to deacti- vate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system.
    A buzzer also sounds.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

Indicates that the pre-collision system sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.

Remove any dirt, ice, etc.

Monochrome display

Color display

Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure.

    The warning message is shown if the engine oil pressure is too low.
    A buzzer also sounds.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

(Flashes)

Vehicles without a smart key system:

Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned to the“ACC” position mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

A buzzer also sounds.

Turn the lights off.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

A buzzer also sounds.

Turn the lights off.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)

A buzzer also sounds.

Close the moon roof.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Monochrome display

Color display

(U.S.A. only)

Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-

respond to the driven distance on the mainte- nance schedule*.

Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the 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 mainte- nance is performed (P. 415)

*: Refer to the separate“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or“Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

    Message displays

Message displays used in this section are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information dis- play.

    Warning buzzer

P. 485

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Con- tinu- ous

Monochrome display

Color display

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

The driver’s door was opened while any shift lever other than P was selected without turning off the engine switch.

Shift the shift lever to P.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Con- tinu- ous

Contin- uous

Monochrome display

(Displayed alternately)

Color display

(Displayed alternately)

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

The driver’s door was opened and closed while the electronic key was not in the vehicle, the shift lever was not in P and the engine switch was not turned off.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Once

Monochrome display

Color display

(Flashes)

The electronic key is not detected when an attempt is made to start the engine.

Start the engine with the electronic key present.

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times

Monochrome display

Color display

(Flashes)

An attempt was made to drive when the regular key was not inside the vehicle.

Confirm that the elec- tronic key is inside the

vehicle.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Once

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the engine switch being pressed.

Press the engine switch

while depressing the brake pedal and moving the steering wheel left and right.

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a manual transmission)

The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the engine switch being pressed.

Press the engine switch while depressing the clutch pedal and moving

the steering wheel left and right.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Once

Monochrome display

Color display

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

The driver’s door was opened and closed with the engine switch turned off and then the engine switch was put in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON

mode twice without the engine being started.

Press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal.

During an engine starting pro- cedure in the event that the electronic key was not function- ing properly (P. 523), the engine switch was touched with the electronic key.

Press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding.

Monochrome display

Color display

(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a manual transmission)

The driver’s door was opened and closed with the engine switch turned off and then the engine switch was put in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON

mode twice without the engine being started.

Press the engine switch while depressing the

clutch pedal.

During an engine starting pro- cedure in the event that the electronic key was not function- ing properly (P. 523), the engine switch was touched with the electronic key.

Press the engine switch while depressing the clutch pedal within 10 sec- onds of the buzzer sound- ing.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Monochrome display

Color display

(Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission)

Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.

Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

    Message displays

Message displays used in this section are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information dis- play.

    Warning buzzer

P. 485

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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 (continuously variable transmission) or R (manual transmission).
    Stop the engine.
    Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 470)

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    Luggage floor cover
    Wheel nut wrench
    Jack handle
    Jack attachment*
    Jack
    Spare tire
    Tool tray

*: The jack attachment is used when raising your vehicle with a floor jack. (P. 427)

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    For tightening
    For loosening

    Remove the luggage floor cover. (P. 511)
    Remove the tool tray.
    Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare 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 8

(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.

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

    Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.
    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 compact spare tire, tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat.

When replacing an aluminum wheel with a compact spare tire, tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat.

    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 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

    Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

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    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. 546)
    When the compact spare tire is equipped

The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires.

    After completing the tire change (vehicles with a tire pressure warn- ing system)

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 442)

    When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)

As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

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

Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:

1 Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.

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

3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.

    When reinstalling the wheel ornament (vehicles with steel wheels)

Align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown the illus- tration.

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    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
    Dynamic radar cruise control
    EPS
    LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
    PCS (Pre-Collision System)
    Rear view monitor system
    Navigation system (if equipped)
    Speed limit when using the compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle.

The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail- ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

    After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in 8

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. 171, 174)

    There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. (P. 67)

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

    The battery may be discharged. (P. 526)
    The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

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(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 (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission).
    Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
    Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission) firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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103) in order to perform the fol- lowing operations:

    Locks all the doors
    Unlocks the door

Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.

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    Continuously variable transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.

Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and depress the clutch pedal.

    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 (continuously variable transmis-

sion) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that is shown on the multi-information display.

    Press the engine switch.

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 (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission) and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.

    Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. (P. 455)

    Changing engine switch modes

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

(manual transmission) 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. 176)

    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. 564)

    Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 124)

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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. 70)

    Open the hood. (P. 425)
    Remove the engine cover.

Raise the rear of the engine cover to remove the two rear clips, and then raise the front of the engine cover to remove the two front clips.

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    Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

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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.

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    Starting the engine when the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

    To prevent battery discharge
    Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
    Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
    Charging the battery

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

    When recharging or replacing the battery
    Vehicles with a smart key system: In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is dis- charged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
    The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
    Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.

If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis- charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

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    The engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 77, 86) enters the red zone or a loss of power is experienced.
    Steam comes out from under the hood.

    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.
    Radiator
    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
    Add engine coolant if neces- sary.

Water can be used in an emer- gency if engine coolant is unavail- able.

    Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
    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 (continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission).
    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 (continuously variable transmission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) and release the parking brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
    When it is difficult to free the vehicle (vehicles with a TRAC system)

Press to turn off TRAC.

Vehicles with a monochrome display

Vehicles with a color display

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