Toyota 86 (2020 year). Manual in english - part 7

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5-1. Essential information

If the vehicle is trapped in rising water

●

Remove the seat belt first.

●

If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.

●

If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power
window switch and exit the vehicle through the window.

●

If the window can not be opened using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehicle, and then open the door and exit
the vehicle.

WARNING

■

Using an emergency hammer

*

 for emergency escape

The front side windows and rear side windows, as well as the rear window
can be shattered with an emergency hammer

*

 used for emergency escape.

However,  an  emergency  hammer

*

  can  not  shatter  the  windshield  as  it  is

laminated glass.

*

: Contact your Toyota dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for fur-

ther information about an emergency hammer.

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Escaping the vehicle from the window

There are cases where escaping the vehicle from the window is not possible
due to seating position, passenger body type, etc.

When using an emergency hammer, consider your seat location and the size
of  the  window  opening  to  ensure  that  the  opening  is  accessible  and  large
enough to escape.

In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and per-
form the following.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.

●

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

●

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds. 
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s  wheels,  drive  train,  axles,  steering  and  brakes  must  be  in
good condition.

For  vehicles  with  an  automatic  transmission,  only  the  front  towing
eyelet may be used.

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck. 
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws. 
If towing from the rear, the vehicle's front wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (



P. 392)

If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Towing eyelet

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Before emergency towing

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Turn  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP”  switch  to  ACCESSORY  (engine  off)  or  IGNITION  ON
(engine running) mode.

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If towing a vehicle

Do  not  tow  another  vehicle.  If  towing  a  vehicle  that  has  broken  down  is
unavoidable, avoid towing a vehicle that is heavier than your vehicle. Also,
do not pull out a vehicle that has fallen into a ditch.

WARNING

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Caution while towing

●

Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. 
Avoid  sudden  starts  or  erratic  driving  maneuvers  which  place  excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles 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.

STEP 

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STEP 

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STEP 

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NOTICE

■

To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle

●

When towing this vehicle, make sure to observe the following:

• Do not use a wire rope
• Keep vehicle speed below 20 mph (30 km/h) and do not tow for dis-

tances over 19 miles (30 km)

• Tow the vehicle in the forward direction
• Do not apply rope to the vehicle's suspension and so forth

●

Do not tow another vehicle, boat (trailer) and so forth, that is heavier than
this vehicle.

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When towing down a long slope

Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck. (



P. 392, 393)

If  a  wheel  lift-type  or  flat  bed  truck  is  not  used,  the  brakes  may  overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.

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5-1. Essential information

Installing a towing eyelet

Remove the eyelet cover(s).

To  prevent  damage  to  the  vehicle,  cover  the  tip  of  the  screwdriver
with a rag.

Front

Remove the upper cover using a
flathead  screwdriver  and  then
pull  the  lower  cover  outward  by
hand to remove it.

Upper cover
Lower cover

Rear

STEP 

1 

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Insert  the  towing  eyelet  into  the
hole  and  tighten  partially  by
hand.

Tighten  down  the  towing  eyelet
securely  using  a  wheel  nut
wrench.

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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Location of the emergency towing eyelet



P. 425

WARNING

■

Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. 
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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After towing

●

Always remove the towing eyelet. Failure to do so can cause the SRS air-
bags to not operate correctly in the event of a frontal collision.

●

Always remove the towing eyelets. Failure to do so may prevent the fuel
pump  shut  off  system  from  operating  properly  if  the  vehicle  receives  an
impact from the rear.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

NOTICE

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To prevent body damage

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

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck

From the front

Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission:  Use  a  towing  dolly
under the rear wheels.

Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion:  We  recommend  using  a
towing  dolly  under  the  rear
wheels.

When  not  using  a  towing  dolly,
release  the  parking  brake  and
shift the shift lever to N.

From the rear

Vehicles  without  a  smart  key
system:  Turn  the  engine  switch
to the “ACC” position so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  sys-
tem:  Turn  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP”  switch  to  ACCESSORY
mode so that the steering wheel
is unlocked.

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5-1. Essential information

Using a flat bed truck

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
damaged.

NOTICE

■

To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent damaging the vehicle

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.

●

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Do  not  tow  the  vehicle  from  the  rear
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. The steering lock mecha-
nism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.

●

When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance
for  towing  at  the  opposite  end  of  the  raised  vehicle.  Without  adequate
clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.

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If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

■

Visible symptoms

●

Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

●

Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

●

Vehicles  with  a  monochrome  multi-information  display:  The
engine  coolant  temperature  gauge  needle  continually  points
higher than normal

●

Vehicles  with  a  color  multi-information  display:  The  high
engine  coolant  temperature  warning  light  flashes  or  illumi-
nates

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Audible symptoms

●

Changes in exhaust sound

●

Excessive tire squeal when cornering

●

Strange noises related to the suspension system

●

Pinging or other noises related to the engine

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Operational symptoms

●

Engine missing, stumbling or running rough

●

Appreciable loss of power

●

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

●

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

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Loss  of  brake  effectiveness,  spongy  feeling,  pedal  almost
touches the floor

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Fuel pump shut off system

Follow  the  procedure  below  to  restart  the  engine  after  the  system  is
activated.

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 START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode
or turn it off.

Restart the engine.

NOTICE

■

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle. 
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

When  the  vehicle  sustains  an  impact  in  an  accident,  etc.,  the  fuel
pump  shut  off  system  operates  to  stop  supplying  fuel  in  order  to
minimize fuel leakage.

STEP 

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STEP 

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STEP 

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...

Stop  the  vehicle  immediately.  Continuing  to  drive  the  vehicle
may be dangerous.

The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem.  Immediately  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  and  contact  your
Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

 (U.S.A.)

 (Canada)

Brake system warning light

• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system

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.

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Stop the vehicle immediately.

The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that  may  lead  to  an  accident. Immediately stop  the  vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.

Low engine oil pressure warning light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

(Flashes or illu-

minates in red)

High engine coolant temperature warning light (if 
equipped)

Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (



P. 450)

As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning 
light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the vehicle inspected immediately.

Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the  system  operating  abnormally  and  possibly  cause  an  accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

 (U.S.A.)

 (Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system.

 (U.S.A.)

 (Canada)

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system.

Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system; 
• The TRAC system; 
• The hill-start assist control system.

Automatic headlight leveling system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling 
system.

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(Comes on in 

yellow)

Cruise control indicator light

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.

■

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 malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips. 
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■

SRS warning light



P. 125

■

Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)

The  electric  power  steering  warning  light  may  come  on  and  the  warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.

WARNING

■

When the electric power steering warning light comes on

The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. 
If  the  steering  wheel  becomes  heavier  than  usual  when  operating,  hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Follow the correction procedures.

After  taking  the  specified  steps  to  correct  the  suspected  problem,
check that the warning light turns off.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Correction procedure

Open door warning light (if 
equipped)

Indicates that a door or the 
trunk is not fully closed.

Check that both side doors 
and the trunk are closed.

(Comes on in 

yellow)

Low fuel level warning 
light

Remaining fuel 
(Approximately 1.8 gal. 
[7.0 L, 1.5 Imp. gal.] or 
less)

Refuel the vehicle.

(On the instru-

ment cluster)

Driver’s seat belt 
reminder light 
(warning buzzer)*

1

Warns the driver to fasten 
his/her seat belt.

Fasten the seat belt.

(On the center 

panel)

Front passenger’s seat 
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*

2

Warns the front passenger 
to fasten his or her seat 
belt.

Fasten the seat belt.

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Tire pressure warning 
light

When the light comes on: 
Low tire inflation pressure 
such as
• Natural causes (



P. 403)

• Flat tire (



P. 425)

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 approxi-
mately one minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system 
(



P. 404)

Have the system checked 
by your Toyota dealer.

Automatic transmission 
fluid temperature warning 
light (if equipped)

Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid 
temperature is too high.

Stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and shift the shift lever 
to P. 
If the light goes off after a lit-
tle while, the vehicle can be 
driven. If the light does not 
go off, contact your Toyota 
dealer.

Master warning light (if 
equipped)

A buzzer sounds and the 
warning light comes on and 
flashes to indicate that the 
master warning system has 
detected a malfunction.



P. 408

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Correction procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

*1

: 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  10  seconds.  Then,  if  the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
more seconds.

Vehicles with a smart key system 

The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the “ENGINE START STOP” 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  10  seconds.  Then,  if  the  seat  belt  is  still  unfastened,  the  buzzer  will
sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.

*2

: 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 vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened
after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then,
if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for
20 more seconds.

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Front  passenger  detection  sensor  and  passenger  seat  belt  reminder
and warning buzzer

●

If  luggage  is  placed  on  the  front  passenger  seat,  the  front  passenger
detection  sensor  may  cause  the  warning  light  to  flash  and  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 passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.

■

When the tire pressure warning light comes on

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

■

The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as  natural  air  leaks  or  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 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 infla-
tion pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few min-
utes.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative

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 transmit-
ters 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 55 psi (380 kPa, 3.87 kgf/cm

2

 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 frequencies is in use in the vehicle.

●

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

●

If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.

●

If  non-genuine  Toyota  wheels  are  used.  (Even  if  you  use  Toyota
wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)

●

If tire chains are used.

●

If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is
put in the trunk.

■

If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for approximately one minute 

If  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  frequently  comes  on  after  blinking  for
approximately one minute when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key
system), have it checked your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

■

If the tire pressure warning light comes on

Be  sure  to  observe  the  following  precautions.  Failure  to  do  so  could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur

The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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 differ-
ent  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 warning
system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator  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 illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.

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WARNING

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.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly 

Do  not  install  tires  with  different  specifications  or  makers,  as  the  tire
pressure warning system may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with a color multi-information display)

Stop  the  vehicle  immediately.  Continuing  to  drive  the  vehicle
may be dangerous.

The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem.  Immediately  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  and  contact  your
Toyota dealer.

Warning message

Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning

A buzzer also sounds.

If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:

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  light  comes  on  again  after  the  following
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.

The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that  may  lead  to  an  accident. Immediately stop  the  vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Warning message

Details

(Comes on in red)

Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. 
(



P. 450)

A buzzer also sounds.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the vehicle inspected immediately.

Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the  system  operating  abnormally  and  possibly  cause  an  accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Warning message

Details

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system; 
• The front passenger occupant detection system.

A buzzer also sounds.

 (U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system.

A buzzer also sounds.

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power 
Steering) system.

A buzzer also sounds.

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 (Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.

A buzzer also sounds.

Warning message

Details

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Follow the correction procedures.

After  taking  the  specified  steps  to  correct  the  suspected  problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.

Warning message

Details

Correction procedure

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

The system also indi-
cates which doors are 
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches 
a speed of 3 mph (5 

km/h), 

 

flashes to indicate that 
the door(s) are not yet 
fully closed.

Make sure that both 
side doors are closed.

Indicates that the trunk 
is not fully closed

If the vehicle reaches 
a speed of 3 mph (5 

km/h), 

 

flashes to indicate 
that the trunk is not 
yet fully closed.

Close the trunk.

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*: This  distance  is  computed  based  on  your  average  fuel  consumption. As  a

result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

(Vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission)

Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid 
temperature is too 
high.

A buzzer also 
sounds.

Stop the vehicle in a 
safe place and shift the 
shift lever to P. 
If the message is 
cleared after a little 
while, the vehicle can 
be driven. If the mes-
sage is not cleared, 
contact your Toyota 
dealer.

(Flashes)

Indicates that the lights 
are left on when the 
“ENGINE START STOP” 
switch is off and the 
driver’s door opened.

A buzzer also 
sounds.

Turn the lights off.

(Comes on in yellow)

Indicates that remain-
ing fuel is approxi-
mately 1.8 gal. (7.0 L, 
1.5 Imp. gal.) or less

The estimated 
remaining driving 
range will be dis-
played under this 
warning message.*

Refuel the vehicle.

Roads may be icy due 
to the low outside tem-
perature.

Drive carefully avoiding 
sudden acceleration, 
sudden braking, sud-
den deceleration, and 
sharp turns.

Warning message

Details

Correction procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Have the malfunction repaired immediately.

After  taking  the  specified  steps  to  correct  the  suspected  problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

Once



(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

Indicates that the 
electronic key is 
not present when 
attempting to 
start the engine.

Confirm 
the loca-
tion of the 
electronic 
key.

Once

3 times

(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

Indicates that a 
door other than 
the driver’s door 
has been opened 
and closed with 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch in any 
mode other than 
off and the elec-
tronic key out-
side of the 
detection area.

Confirm 
the loca-
tion of the 
electronic 
key.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Once

3 times

(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

(Vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission)

The electronic 
key was carried 
outside the vehi-
cle and the 
driver’s door 
was opened 
and closed 
while the shift 
position P was 
selected with-
out turning off 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch. 

Turn the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch off 
or bring 
the elec-
tronic key 
back into 
the vehi-
cle.

Once

3 times

(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

(Vehicles with a manual 

transmission)

The electronic 
key was carried 
outside the vehi-
cle and the 
driver’s door 
was opened 
and closed 
while the shift 
position N was 
selected with-
out turning off 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch.

Turn the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch off 
or bring 
the elec-
tronic key 
back into 
the vehi-
cle.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Once

Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)

(Displayed alternately)

(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

An attempt was 
made to exit the 
vehicle with the 
electronic key 
and touch the 
lock sensor to 
lock the doors 
without first turn-
ing the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch off.

Turn the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch off 
and lock 
the doors 
again.

Intermit-

tently (7 

seconds)



(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

An attempt was 
made to drive 
when the regular 
key was not 
inside the vehi-
cle.

Confirm 
that the 
electronic 
key is 
inside the 
vehicle.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Contin-
uous



(Flashes)

(Vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission)

The driver’s door 
was opened 
while any shift 
position other 
than P was 
selected without 
turning off the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch.

Shift the 
shift lever 
to P.

Contin-
uous

Contin-
uous

(Displayed alternately)

(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

(Vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission)

The electronic 
key was carried 
outside the vehi-
cle and the 
driver’s door was 
opened and 
closed while any 
shift position 
other than P was 
selected without 
turning off the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch.

• Shift the 

shift lever 
to P.

• Bring the 

electronic 
key back 
into the 
vehicle.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency



Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)

(Flashes)

An attempt was 
made to lock the 
doors using the 
smart key sys-
tem while the 
electronic key 
was still inside 
the vehicle.

Retrieve 
the elec-
tronic key 
from the 
vehicle 
and lock 
the doors 
again.

Once

Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)

(Flashes)

An attempt was 
made to lock 
either door by 
opening a door 
and putting the 
lock lever into the 
lock position, 
then closing the 
door by pulling on 
the outside door 
handle with the 
electronic key still 
inside the vehi-
cle.

Retrieve 
the elec-
tronic key 
from the 
vehicle 
and lock 
the doors 
again.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Once



(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

(Vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission)

• When the doors 

were unlocked 
with the mechani-
cal key and then 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch was 
pressed, the 
electronic key 
could not be 
detected in the 
vehicle.

• The electronic 

key could not be 
detected in the 
vehicle even after 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch was 
pressed two con-
secutive times.

Touch the 
electronic 
key to the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch 
while 
depress-
ing the 
brake 
pedal.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

420

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Once



(Flashes)

(Flashes in yellow)

(Vehicles with a manual 

transmission)

• When the doors 

were unlocked 
with the mechani-
cal key and then 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch was 
pressed, the 
electronic key 
could not be 
detected in the 
vehicle.

• The electronic 

key could not be 
detected in the 
vehicle even after 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch was 
pressed two con-
secutive times.

Touch the 
electronic 
key to the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch 
while 
depress-
ing the 
clutch 
pedal.

Once



(Flashes)

(Vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission)

An attempt was 
made to start the 
engine with the 
shift lever in an 
incorrect position.

Shift the 
shift lever 
to P and 
start the 
engine.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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



Power was 
turned off due to 
the automatic 
power off func-
tion.

Next time 
when 
starting 
the 
engine, 
increase 
the engine 
speed 
slightly 
and main-
tain that 
level for 
approxi-
mately 5 
minutes to 
recharge 
the bat-
tery.

Once



(Flashes in yellow)

Indicates that the 
electronic key 
battery is low.

Replace 
the bat-
tery. 
(



P. 363)

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Once



(Flashes)

(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)

The driver’s door 
was opened and 
closed with the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch 
turned off and 
then the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch 
was put in 
ACCESSORY 
mode twice with-
out the engine 
being started.

Press the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch 
while 
depress-
ing the 
brake 
pedal.

During an engine 
starting proce-
dure in the event 
that the electronic 
key was not func-
tioning properly 
(



P. 442), the 

“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch 
was touched with 
the electronic 
key.

Press the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch 
while 
depress-
ing the 
brake 
pedal 
within 10 
seconds 
of the 
buzzer 
sounding.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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Once



(Flashes)

(Vehicles with a manual 

transmission)

The driver’s door 
was opened and 
closed with the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch 
turned off and 
then the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch 
was put in 
ACCESSORY 
mode twice with-
out the engine 
being started.

Press the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch 
while 
depress-
ing the 
clutch 
pedal.

During an engine 
starting proce-
dure in the event 
that the electronic 
key was not func-
tioning properly 
(



P. 442), the 

“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch 
was touched with 
the electronic 
key.

Press the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch 
while 
depress-
ing the 
clutch 
pedal 
within 10 
seconds 
of the 
buzzer 
sounding.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Once



(Flashes)

(Flashes quickly in green)

Indicates that the 
steering lock has 
not been 
released.

Release 
the steer-
ing lock. 
(



P. 172)

Con-
tinu-
ous



(Flashes)

(Vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission)

The “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch has been 
turned off with the 
shift lever in a 
position other 
than P.

Shift the 
shift lever 
to P.

Once



(Flashes)

(Vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission)

After the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch 
has been turned 
off with the shift 
lever in a posi-
tion other than P, 
the shift lever has 
been shifted to P.

Turn the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch off.

■

Warning buzzer

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

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details

Correction 

procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a flat tire

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

■

Before jacking up the vehicle

●

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

●

Set the parking brake.

●

Shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion) or R (vehicles with a manual transmission).

●

Stop the engine.

●

Turn on the emergency flashers. (



P. 384)

■

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

*

: Vehicles with a T145/70D17 compact spare tire

Jack

Jack handle

Spare tire

Towing eyelet

Screwdriver

Wheel nut 

wrench

Spacer

*

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Taking out the spare tire

Remove the luggage mat.

Remove  the  cover  and  loosen
the  center  fastener  that  secures
the spare tire.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

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Replacing a flat tire

Chock the tires.

Slightly  loosen  the  wheel  nuts
(one turn).

STEP 

1 

Flat tire

Wheel 

chock posi-

tions

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

STEP 

2 

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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.

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.

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

STEP 

5 

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Installing the spare tire

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,  and  the  tire  may
come off the vehicle.

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

Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered  portion  comes  into
loose  contact  with  the  disc
wheel seat.

Lower the vehicle.

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

Tightening torque:

89 ft•lbf (120 N•m, 12.2 kgf•m)

STEP 

1 

Tapered portion

Disc wheel 
seat

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

STEP 

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Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools. (



P. 431)

■

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 only in an emergency.

●

Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. 
(



P. 468)

■

When using the compact spare tire

As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. 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 rear tire

Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps.

Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of
the vehicle.

■

After completing the tire change

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (



P. 346)

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■

Storing a tire (for compact spare tire)

■

Storing a tire (except compact spare tire)

Vehicles  with  a  T145/70D17  compact
spare  tire  only:  Install  the  spare  tire
spacer  with  the  “Ft



”  mark  facing  the

front of the vehicle and the rear edge of
the spacer contacting the vehicle body.

Install  the  center  fastener  as  shown  in
the illustration.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

Vehicles  with  a  T145/70D17  compact
spare  tire  only:  Before  stowing  the  flat
tire, remove the spare tire spacer.

Install  the  center  fastener  as  shown  in
the illustration.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

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WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to
the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.

●

Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire. 
Do  not  use  it  on  other  vehicles,  and  do  not  use  other  tire  jacks  for
replacing tires on this vehicle.

●

Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.

●

Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.

●

When raising the vehicle, make sure that no one is in the vehicle and
unload all luggage from the vehicle.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

●

Do  not  raise  the  vehicle  to  a  height  greater  than  that  required  to
replace the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

Take  particular  care  when  lowering  the  vehicle  to  ensure  that  no  one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven. 
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

●

Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the vehicle is moving.

●

Failure  to  follow  these  precautions  could  cause  the  wheel  nuts  to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 89 ft•lbf (120

N•m, 12.2 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

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

cally designed for that wheel.

• If  there  are  any  cracks  or  deformations  in  the  bolt  screws,  nut

threads  or  bolt  holes  of  the  wheel,  have  the  vehicle  inspected  by
your Toyota dealer.

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

tapered ends facing inward. (



P. 358)

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WARNING

■

When using the compact spare tire

●

Remember  that  your  compact  spare  tire  is  specifically  designed  for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.

●

Do not use two 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.

●

Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel. 

■

When storing the compact spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.

■

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. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.

■

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

●

Cruise control

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NOTICE

■

Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.

Do not continue driving with a flat tire. 
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.

■

Be  careful  when  driving  over  bumps  with  the  compact  spare  tire
installed on the vehicle.

The  vehicle  becomes  lower  when  driving  with  the  compact  spare  tire
compared  to  when  driving  with  standard  tires.  Be  careful  when  driving
over uneven road surfaces.

■

Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. 
Tire chains  may  damage the vehicle  body and  adversely  affect  driving
performance.

■

When replacing the tires

When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve  and  transmitter,  contact  your  Toyota  dealer  as  the  tire  pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

■

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

When  a  tire  is  repaired  with  liquid  sealants,  the  tire  pressure  warning
valve  and  transmitter  may  not  operate  properly.  If  a  liquid  sealant  is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make  sure to  replace the tire pressure  warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (



P. 346)

■

Stowing the jack

When stowing the jack in the jack holder, make sure that the part that the
jack handle attaches to is pointing towards the inside of the trunk. Failure
to do so may damage the vehicle body.

■

Replacing a flat tire

Do  not  hit  and  bend  the  disc  rotor  backing  plate  when  removing  and
installing the tire. A bent backing plate may scrape against the disc rotor
and cause noise while the vehicle is in motion.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are  being  followed  (



P.  166,  175),  consider  each  of  the  following

points.

■

The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.

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

●

There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 
Refuel the vehicle.

●

The engine may be flooded. 
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (



P. 166, 175)

●

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



P. 79)

■

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.

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

●

The battery may be discharged. (



P. 445)

●

The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

■

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

The  engine  starting  system  may  be  malfunctioning  due  to  an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. 
(



P. 437)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally:

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in P.
Set  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  to  ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch 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  checked  by  your  Toyota
dealer.

■

The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

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

●

One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.

●

The battery may be discharged. (



P. 445)

●

There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a smart key system)

Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

STEP 

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Vehicles with a manual transmission

Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in N.
Turn  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  to  ACCESSORY
mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about
15  seconds  while  depressing  the  brake  pedal  and  clutch
pedal firmly.

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

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may  be  a  problem  with  the  shift  lock  system  (a  system  to  prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately. 
The  following  steps  may  be  used  as  an  emergency  measure  to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.

Set the parking brake.
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system:  Turn  the  engine
switch to the “ACC” position. 
Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Turn  the  “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.

Pry  the  cover  up  with  a  flat-
head  screwdriver  or  equiva-
lent.

Press  the  shift  lock  override
button.

The  shift  lever  can  be  shifted
while the button is pressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. For vehicles
without a smart key system, bring a master key and the key number
stamped on the key number plate. For vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem,  bring  the  other  key  and  the  key  number  stamped  on  the  key
number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

Unlocking and locking the doors, unlocking the trunk

Use the mechanical key built in to the electronic keys to operate the
doors and trunk. (



P. 23)

Vehicles with an alarm: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the
trunk or doors are unlocked. (



P. 82)

Doors

Locks driver’s door
Unlocks driver’s door

Trunk

Turn  the  mechanical  key  clock-
wise to open.

If  communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  vehicle  is  inter-
rupted  (



P.  31)  or  the  electronic  key  cannot  be  used  because  the

battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol  cannot  be  used.  In  such  cases,  the  doors  and  trunk  can  be
opened  or  the  engine  can  be  started  by  following  the  procedure
below.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Starting the engine

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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 START STOP” switch.

When  the  electronic  key  is
detected,  a  buzzer  sounds  and
the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”
switch  will  turn  to  IGNITION  ON
mode.

When  the  smart  key  system  is
deactivated  in  customization  set-
ting, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch  will  turn  to  ACCESSORY
mode.

Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the smart key
system indicator light (green) turns on.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

Ensure  that  the  shift  lever  is  in  N  and  depress  the  clutch
pedal.

Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the  electronic  key  to  the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.

When  the  electronic  key  is
detected,  a  buzzer  sounds  and
the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”
switch  will  turn  to  IGNITION  ON
mode.

When  the  smart  key  system  is
deactivated  in  customization  set-
ting, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch  will  turn  to  ACCESSORY
mode.

Firmly depress the clutch pedal and check that the smart key
system indicator light (green) turns on.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Stopping the engine

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the shift lever to P and press
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.

Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N and press the
“ENGINE  START  STOP”  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  depletes.
(



P. 363)

■

Alarm

Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system. 
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (



P. 82)

■

Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in

 above.The engine does not start and modes will be changed each

time the switch is pressed. (



P. 169)

Vehicles with a manual transmission

Release the clutch pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in

 above.The engine does not start and modes will be changed each

time the switch is pressed. (



P. 169)

■

If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the smart key system

Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or wireless remote control.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged. 
You can call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle following
the steps below.

Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro-
cedures:

Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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 only: Open and close any
of  the  doors  of  your  vehicle  with  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP” 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 START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked 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.

■

Avoiding a discharged battery

●

Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is
off.

●

Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.

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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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Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a smart key
system)

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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 con-
trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

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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.

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The “ENGINE START STOP” 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 bat-
tery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. 
If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting
the battery.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

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Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.

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Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.

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Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.

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Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.

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Battery precautions

The  battery  contains  poisonous  and  corrosive  acidic  electrolyte,  while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.

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When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.

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Do not lean over the battery.

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In  the  event  that  battery  fluid  comes  into  contact  with  the  skin  or  eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. 
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.

●

Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.

●

Do not allow children near the battery.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle

Do  not  pull-  or  push-start  the  vehicle  as  the  three-way  catalytic  converter
may overheat and become a fire hazard.