Toyota Camry (2021 year). Manual in english - part 9

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7-1. Essential information

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.
To  turn  them  off,  press  the  switch
once again.

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Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.

●

If  any  of  the  SRS  airbags  deploy  (inflate)  or  in  the  event  of  a  strong  rear
impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for approx-
imately 20 minutes. To manually turn the emergency flashers off, press the
switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped on the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do  not  pump  the  brake  pedal  repeatedly  as  this  will  increase  the  effort
required to slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.

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If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.



If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key
system:  Stop  the  engine  by
turning the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  sys-
tem: To  stop  the  engine,  press
and hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive  seconds  or  more,
or  press  it  briefly  3  times  or
more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 

emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:

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Press and hold for 2 seconds or 
more, or press briefly 3 times or more

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WARNING

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If the engine has to be turned off while driving

●

Power  assist  for  the  brakes  and  steering  wheel  will  be  lost,  making  the
brake  pedal  harder  to  depress  and  the  steering  wheel  heavier  to  turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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Remove the seat belt first.

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

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

●

If  the  window  cannot  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.

If the vehicle is trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and
perform the following.

WARNING

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Using an emergency hammer

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 for emergency escape

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

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 used for emergency escape. 

However,  an  emergency  hammer

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  cannot  shatter  the  windshield  as  it  is

laminated glass.

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: 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 possi-
ble 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.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

If  towing  is  necessary,  we  recommend  having  your  vehicle
towed  by  your  Toyota  dealer  or  commercial  towing  service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck
from  the  front,  the  vehicle's  rear  wheels  and  axles  must  be  in
good conditions. (

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If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck,
use a towing dolly. (

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When towing the vehicle

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2WD models

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AWD models

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While towing

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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.

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Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK”  position.  There  is  a  possibility  that  the  steering  wheel  is  locked
and cannot be operated.

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Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off. There
is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised  off  the  ground.  If  the  vehicle  is
towed  with  the  front  wheels  contacting
the  ground,  the  drivetrain  and  related
parts may be damaged.

Be  sure  to  transport  the  vehicle  with  all
four  wheels  raised  off  the  ground.  If  the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off
the truck.

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

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The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.

●

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck

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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.

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Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Do  not  tow  the  vehicle  from  the  rear
when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.

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When raising the vehicle, 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.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck

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

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

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Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

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From the front (2WD models)

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From the front (AWD models)

Release the parking brake.
Vehicles  with  electric  parking
brake:  Turn  automatic  mode  off.
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Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

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From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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Towing with a sling-type truck

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

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2WD models

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AWD models

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When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts.  Refer  to  the  owner's  manual  of  the  flat-bed  truck  for  the  tire
strapping method.



Vehicles without a smart key system

In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine switch off.

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.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

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

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Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

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Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal

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Changes in exhaust sound

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Excessive tire squeal when cornering

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Strange noises related to the suspension system

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Pinging or other noises related to the engine

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Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly

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Appreciable loss of power

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Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

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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

If you think something is wrong

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

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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

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Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.



Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch off.
Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off system

To  minimize  the  risk  of  fuel  leakage  when  the  engine  stalls  or
when  an  airbag  inflates  upon  collision,  the  fuel  pump  shut  off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

NOTICE

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Before starting the engine

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

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If a warning light turns on or a warning 

buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes  on  or  flashes.  If  a  light  comes  on  or  flashes,  but  then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system.  However,  if  this  continues  to  occur,  have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

Indicates that:

• The brake fluid level is low; or

• The brake system is malfunctioning

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Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-

cle may be dangerous.

(if equipped)

(Yellow)

Brake system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer

immediately.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The electronic engine control system;

• The electronic throttle control system; or

• The electronic automatic transmission control 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

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer

immediately.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The ABS; or

• The brake assist system

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer

immediately.

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Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/Parking Sup-
port Brake warning light (warning buzzer)

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When a buzzer sounds:

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The Brake Override System

• The Drive-Start Control

• Parking Support Brake (if equipped)

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer

immediately.

• Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-

Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-

erator pedal.

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Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

When a buzzer does not sound:

Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being

depressed  simultaneously,  and  the  Brake  Override  Sys-

tem is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

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2

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released

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Operate the parking brake once again. 

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

(if equipped)

(Flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

(Red/yellow)

Electric  power  steering  system  warning  light  (warning
buzzer)

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



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

(Yellow)

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

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Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

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 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (

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Warning light

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(Flashes or 

illuminates)

PCS warning light

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:

Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Col-

lision System).

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer

immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound: 

The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily

unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.

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Follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  multi-infor-

mation display. (

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If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability

Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-

minate.

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(if equipped)

(Flashes)

PKSB OFF indicator

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Parking Support Brake sys-
tem 

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.

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Clear the dirt, etc.

(if equipped)

(Flashes)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator

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1

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist func-
tion

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Clear the dirt, etc.

(if equipped)

(Flashes)

RCD OFF indicator

*

1

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCD (Rear Camera Detec-
tion) function

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Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the function temporarily cannot be used due
to the camera being dirty, etc.



Clear the dirt, etc.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
• The ABS
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC

 

system is

operating.



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

Low fuel level warning light



For 2WD models

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9.1
L, 2.0 Imp. gal.)



For AWD models

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.2
L, 1.8 Imp. gal.)

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Refuel the vehicle.

Driver’s  and  front  passenger’s  seat  belt  reminder  light
(warning buzzer)

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3

Warns  the  driver  and/or  front  passenger  to  fasten  their
seat belts

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Fasten the seat belt.
If  the  front  passenger’s  seat  is  occupied,  the  front
passenger’s  seat  belt  also  needs  to  be  fastened  to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

Rear  passengers’  seat  belt  reminder  lights  (warning
buzzer)

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3

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.

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Fasten the seat belt.

Master warning light

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

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P. 548

Tire pressure warning light

Indicates the following:

• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;

• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or

• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning

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Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

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2

: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.

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3

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

Vehicles without a smart key system:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The  front  passenger’s  seat  belt  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  the  front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The  rear  passengers’  seat  belt  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  the  rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened,  the  buzzer sounds  intermittently for  a  certain period  of time,  after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.

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SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors,  side  impact  sensors  (front  door),  side  impact  sensors  (front),  side
impact sensors (rear), driver's seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch,  front  passenger  occupant  classification  system  (ECU  and  sensors),
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, seat belt preten-
sioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (

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P. 36) 

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Front  passenger  detection  sensor,  seat  belt  reminder  and  warning
buzzer

●

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

●

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

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

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

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

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

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

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When the tire pressure warning light comes on

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

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P. 553

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the engine switch off then turn it to the “ON” position (vehicle without

a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicle  with  a  smart  key

system). Check if the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light comes on
After  the  temperature  of  the  tires  has  lowered  sufficiently,  check  the

inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
If  the  warning  light  does  not  turn  off  even  after  several  minutes  have

elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified

level and perform initialization. (

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P. 484)

If the warning light does not turn off several minutes after the initialization

has  been  performed,  have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your Toyota  dealer

immediately.



If the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute then stays on

There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  the  tire  pressure  warning  system.  Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

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

The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such

as  natural  air  leaks  and  tire  inflation  pressure  changes  caused  by  tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

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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 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

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P. 489

■

Warning buzzer

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

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If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on

Stop  your  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  immediately  and  contact  your  Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

■

When the electric power steering system warning light comes on

When  the  light  comes  on  yellow,  the  assist  to  the  power  steering  is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost  and  handling  operations  of  the  steering  wheel  become  extremely
heavy.  When  steering  wheel  operations  are  heavier  than  usual,  grip  the
steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning light comes on

Be  sure  to  observe  the  following  precautions.  Failure  to  do  so  could

cause a 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  a  tire  is  flat,  change  it  with  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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WARNING

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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-

nated. This sequence will continue upon  subsequent vehicle  start-ups

as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-

minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-

sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-

ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires

or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system)  from  functioning  properly. Always  check  the TPMS  (tire  pres-

sure  warning  system)  malfunction  telltale  after  replacing  one  or  more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-

nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to

continue to function properly.

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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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Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that
a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.

Multi-information display
Handling method

Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.

If any of the warning messages are shown again after the appropriate
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

If a warning message is displayed

The  multi-information  display  shows  warnings  of  system  mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate  a  need  for  maintenance.  When  a  message  is  shown,
perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.

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4.2-inch display

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7-inch display

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The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection  by  a  dealer,  have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.

The  operation  of  the  warning  lights  and  warning  buzzers  may  differ
from  those  stated.  In  this  case,  perform  the  correction  procedure
according to the displayed message.

*

: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Messages and warnings

System 

warning 

light

Warning buzzer

*

Warning

Comes 

on



Sounds

Indicates  an  important  situation,
such as when a system related to
driving  is  malfunctioning  or  that
danger may result if the correction
procedure is not performed



Comes 

on or 

flashes

Sounds

Indicates  an  important  situation,
such as when the systems shown
on  the  multi-information  display
may be malfunctioning

Flashes



Sounds

Indicates  a  situation,  such  as
when  damage  to  the  vehicle  or
danger may result

Comes 

on



Does not sound

Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function  of  electrical  components,
their  condition,  or  indicates  the
need for maintenance

Flashes



Does not sound

Indicates  a  situation,  such  as
when an  operation  has been  per-
formed  incorrectly,  or  indicates
how  to  perform  an  operation  cor-
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Warning messages

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

■

System warning lights

The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along with a message
shown on the multi-information display.

●

Malfunction in the ABS 
The ABS warning light comes on. (



P. 538)

●

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system 
The tire pressure warning light comes on. (



P. 541)

●

Remaining fuel level is low 
The low fuel level warning light comes on. (



P. 541)

■

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

●

If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-

ual”

●

If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”

●

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



P. 577)

■

If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown

Message  is  displayed  when  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  without  turning  the
engine switch off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.

■

If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery” is displayed

This message is displayed when the power was cut off due to the automatic
power off function.
The next time the engine is started, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain it at that speed for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

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

This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately one week after a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered,  ask  your Toyota  dealer  to  check  if  an  unknown  electronic  key  (other
than those in your possession) has been registered.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed

The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.

●

The LED headlight system

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner's Manual” is shown

The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-speed  range  or  dynamic  radar
cruise control system is suspended temporarily or until the problem shown in
the message is resolved. (causes and coping methods: 



P. 256)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown

The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-speed  range  or  dynamic  radar
cruise  control  system  cannot  be  used  temporarily.  Use  the  system  when  it
becomes available again.

■

If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed

The  following  systems  may  be  suspended  until  the  problem  shown  in  the
message is resolved. (



P. 256, 538)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)

■

If a message that indicates the malfunction of radar sensor is displayed

The  following  systems  may  be  suspended  until  the  problem  shown  in  the
message is resolved. (



P. 256, 538)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)

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

Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule

*

 should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. (



P. 457)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■

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

Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance
on the maintenance schedule

*

.

Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been
reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform  the  necessary  maintenance.  Please  reset  the  message  after  the
maintenance is performed. (



P. 457)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■

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

The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine  oil  if  necessary.  This  message  may  be  displayed  if  the  vehicle  is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check if the mes-
sage disappears.

■

Warning buzzer



P. 544

NOTICE

■

If “High Power Consumption Power to Climate Temporarily Limited” is
frequently shown

There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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

●

Set the parking brake.

●

Shift the shift lever to P.

●

Stop the engine.

●

Turn on the emergency flashers. (



P. 526)

If you have a flat tire

Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  spare  tire.  The  flat  tire  can  be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: 



P. 482

WARNING

■

If you have 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, which could result in an accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

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AWD models

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

Luggage floor cover
Wheel nut wrench
Jack

Spare tire
Jack handle
Wheel lock key (if equipped)

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Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions. 

Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off

the jack, leading to death or serious injury.

●

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.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported

by the jack.

●

Do  not  start  the  engine  or  drive  the  vehicle  while  the  vehicle  is  sup-

ported by the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.

●

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.

●

When  lowering  the  vehicle,  make  sure  that  there  is  no-one  near  the

vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when using a jack

When  jacking  up  the  rear  of  the  vehi-

cle, make sure not to position the jack

under the bracket shown in the illustra-

tion  near  the  rear  jack  point,  as  the

vehicle body may be damaged.

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When replacing tires on a vehicle with wheel lock nuts, use the follow-
ing procedures to remove and install the wheel lock nuts. The wheel
lock key is stored in the tray inside the luggage compartment. Always
return  the  wheel  lock  key  to  its  original  position  after  use,  so  that  it
does not get lost. (



P. 554)

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Removal

For ease of removal, the wheel lock nut should always be the first
one loosened.

Place  the  wheel  lock  key  on  top  of  the  wheel  lock  nut,  turning
until the wheel lock key and wheel lock nut patterns engage.
Place  the  wheel  nut  wrench  on  the  wheel  lock  key,  and  while
applying pressure on the wheel lock key, loosen the wheel lock
nut.

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Installation

For  ease  of  installation,  the  wheel  lock  nut  should  always  be  the
last one tightened.

By hand, install a wheel lock nut on each wheel.
Place  the  wheel  lock  key  on  top  of  the  wheel  lock  nut,  turning
until the wheel lock key and wheel lock nut patterns engage.
Place  the  wheel  nut  wrench  on  the  wheel  lock  key,  and  while
applying pressure on the wheel lock key, tighten the wheel lock
nut to the recommended torque.

Wheel lock nut (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

When using a wheel lock key

Do not use an impact wrench. Using an impact wrench may cause perma-
nent damage to wheel lock nut and wheel lock key. If in doubt about wheel
lock application, contact your Toyota dealer.

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

Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.

Remove the jack.

Taking out the jack

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AWD models

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

Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.

Remove the tool tray.

Taking out the spare tire

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2WD models

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AWD models

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Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.

When  taking  out  or  stowing  the

spare  tire,  make  sure  to  firmly

hold opposite end of the tire.

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When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare

tire and the body of the vehicle.

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Chock the tires.

For  vehicles  with  steel  wheels,
remove  the  wheel  ornament
using the wrench.

To  protect  the  wheel  ornament,

place  a  rag  between  the  wrench

and  the  wheel  ornament,  as

shown in the illustration.

Slightly  loosen  the  wheel  nuts
(one turn).

Vehicles  with  wheel  locks:  Use

the wheel lock key to loosen the

wheel lock.

Replacing a flat tire

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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

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

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when using the jack, position the

jack in the correct location. 

(



P. 555)

The jack point guides are located

under  the  rocker  panel.  They

indicate the jack point positions.

Assemble the jack handle.

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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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.

●

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 76 ft•lbf (103

N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• 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.

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Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.

If  foreign  matter  is  on  the  wheel

contact  surface,  the  wheel  nuts

may loosen while the vehicle is in

motion,  causing  the  tire  to  come

off.

Install  the  tire  and  loosely  tighten  each  wheel  nut  by  hand  by
approximately the same amount.
When  replacing  a  steel  wheel
with  a  steel  wheel,  tighten  the
wheel  nuts  until  the  tapered
portion  comes  into  loose  con-
tact with the disc wheel seat.

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

Lower the vehicle.

Installing the spare tire

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Disc wheel 

seat

Tapered portion

Disc wheel 

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

Vehicles  with  wheel  locks:

Tighten the wheel lock using the

wheel  lock  key  after  tightening

the other wheel nuts.
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. 

(

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P. 594)

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When using the compact spare tire

As  the  compact  spare  tire  is  not  equipped  with  a  tire  pressure  warning

valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be

indicated  by  the  tire  pressure  warning  system. Also,  if  you  replace  the

compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light

remains on.

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When the compact spare tire is equipped

When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will

be different than when driving with standard tires.

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

cles with 16 or 17-inch wheels)

Install  the  compact  spare  tire  on  one  of  the  rear  wheels  of  the  vehicle.

Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:

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

cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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WARNING

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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:

Also, not only can the following systems not be utilized fully, but they may
actually negatively affect the drive-train components:
• Dynamic Torque Control AWD system

*

 

*

:

If equipped

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Speed limit when using the compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact

spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-

ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or

serious injury.

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After using the tools and jack

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

their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a

collision or sudden braking.

• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC

• TRAC

• EPS
• AHB (Automatic High Beam)
• Dynamic radar cruise control

*

• Dynamic  radar  cruise  control

with full-speed range

*

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)

• Tire pressure warning system

• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

*

• Intuitive parking assist

*

• PKSB 

(Parking 

Support

Brake)

*

• Rear view monitor system

*

• Toyota parking assist monitor

*

• Panoramic view monitor

*

• Navigation system

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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.

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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.

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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 valve 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. 484)

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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 again following correct starting procedures.
(



P. 211, 213)

●

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



P. 79)

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

●

The battery may be discharged. (



P. 572)

●

The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem  such  as  electronic  key  battery  depletion  or  a  blown  fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine. 
(



P. 568)

If the engine will not start

If  the  engine  will  not  start  even  though  correct  starting  proce-
dures are being followed (



P. 211, 213), consider each of the fol-

lowing points:

The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.

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

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

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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. 572)

●

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.

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

Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press  and  hold  the  engine  switch  for  about  15  seconds  while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.

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

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

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)

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Doors

Using the mechanical key (



P.

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

Locks all doors
Closes  the  windows  and  the
moon  roof

*

1

  or  panoramic

moon roof

*

1

 (turn and hold)

*

2

Unlocks the door

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

Opens  the  windows  and  the  moon  roof

*

1

  or  panoramic  moon

roof

*

1

 (turn and hold)

*

2

*

1

: If equipped

*

2

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

If the electronic key does not operate properly 

(vehicles with a smart key system)

If  communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  vehicle  is
interrupted  (



P.  163)  or  the  electronic  key  cannot  be  used

because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less  remote  control  cannot  be  used.  In  such  cases,  the  doors
and trunk can be opened and the engine can be started by fol-
lowing the procedure below.

Locking  and  unlocking  the  doors,  unlocking  the  trunk  and  key
linked functions

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Trunk

Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.

Ensure  that  the  shift  lever  is  in  P  and  firmly  depress  the  brake
pedal.
Touch  the  Toyota  emblem  side
of  the  electronic  key  to  the
engine switch.

When  the  electronic  key  is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When  the  smart  key  system  is
deactivated  in  customization  set-
ting,  the  engine  switch  will  turn  to
ACCESSORY mode.

Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that 

 is displayed

on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.

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

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Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.

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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. 504)

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Changing engine switch modes

Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step 

 above.

The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. (



P. 215)

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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. 616)

●

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



P. 163)

WARNING

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When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or
the moon roof or panoramic moon roof

Operate the power window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having
any of their body parts caught in the window or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is
possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power win-
dow or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.

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

Confirm  that  the  electronic  key
(vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem) or key (vehicles without a
smart key system) is being car-
ried.

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



P. 84)

Open the hood. (



P. 466)

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

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

If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.

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Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:



2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine



3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

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.

■

When the battery is removed or discharged

●

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

●

Some systems may require initialization. (→P. 624)

■

When removing the battery terminals

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

■

Charging the battery

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

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

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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 control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

●

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

●

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

■

When replacing the battery

●

Use a battery that conforms to European regulations.

●

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

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

• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-

cle is not used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine
may not be able to start.

●

For details, consult your Toyota dealer.

Case size

20 hour rate 

capacity (20HR)

Performance rating 

(CCA)

Type A

LN2

60Ah

563A

Type B

LN3

70Ah

603A

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WARNING

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When removing the battery terminals

Always remove the negative (-) terminal first. If the positive (+) terminal con-
tacts  any  metal  in  the  surrounding  area  when  the  positive  (+)  terminal  is
removed, a spark may occur, leading to a fire in addition to electrical shocks
and death or serious injury.

■

Avoiding battery fires or explosions

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

●

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

●

Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.

●

Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.

●

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

■

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:

●

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.

●

Do not lean over the battery.

●

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.

NOTICE

■

When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fan or engine drive belt.

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam: 
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After  the  engine  has  cooled
down  sufficiently,  inspect  the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.

Radiator
Cooling fan

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

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

●

The  needle  of  the  engine  coolant  temperature  gauge  (



P.  92)

enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

●

“Engine  Coolant Temp  High  Stop  in  a  Safe  Place  See  Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the multi-information display. 

●

Steam comes out from under the hood.

Correction procedures

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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.

Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap

Add coolant if necessary.

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

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

The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning
system on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not operate in freezing tem-
peratures.)

If the fan is not operating: 
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating: 
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

To  prevent  an  accident  or  injury  when  inspecting  under  the  hood  of
your vehicle

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.

●

If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.

●

Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.

●

Do  not  loosen  the  radiator  cap  and  the  coolant  reservoir  cap  while  the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.

NOTICE

■

When adding engine coolant

Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

■

To prevent damage to the cooling system

Observe the following precautions:

●

Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).

●

Do not use any coolant additives.

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Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

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When it is difficult to free the vehicle

Press 

 to turn off TRAC.

WARNING

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When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.

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When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This  may  lead  to  unexpected  rapid  acceleration  of  the  vehicle  that  may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the transmission and other components

●

Avoid  spinning  the  front  wheels  and  depressing  the  accelerator  pedal
more than necessary.

●

If  the  vehicle  remains  stuck even  after  these procedures  are  performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 584

Fuel information ................ 600
Tire information ................. 603

8-2.  Customization

Customizable features ...... 616

8-3.  Items to initialize

Items to initialize ............... 624

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*

1

: Unladen vehicles

*

2

: For LE or XLE grade models

*

3

: For SE or XSE grade models

*

4

: 205/65R16 tires

*

5

: 215/55R17 tires and TRD models with 235/40R19 tires

*

6

: 235/45R18, and SE or XSE grade models with 235/40R19 tires

*

7

: For TRD models

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights (2WD models)

Overall length

192.1 in. (4880 mm)

*

2

192.7 in. (4895 mm)

*

3

194.6 in. (4944 mm)

*

7

Overall width

72.4 in. (1840 mm)

*

2, 3

73.1 in. (1856 mm)

*

7

Overall height

*

1

56.9 in. (1445 mm)

*

2, 3

56.3 in. (1430 mm)

*

7

Wheelbase

111.2 in. (2825 mm)

Tread

*

1

Front

63.0 in. (1600 mm)

*

4

62.6 in. (1590 mm)

*

5

62.2 in. (1580 mm)

*

6

Rear

63.2 in. (1605 mm)

*

4

62.8 in. (1595 mm)

*

5

62.6 in. (1590 mm)

*

6

Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)

925 lb. (420 kg)

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: Unladen vehicles

*

2

: For LE or XLE grade models

*

3

: For SE or XSE grade models

*

4

: 215/55R17 tires

*

5

: 235/45R18 and 235/40R19 tires

Dimensions and weights (AWD models)

Overall length

192.1 in. (4880 mm)

*

2

192.7 in. (4895 mm)

*

3

Overall width

72.4 in. (1840 mm)

Overall height

*

1

57.1 in. (1450 mm)

Wheelbase

111.2 in. (2825 mm)

Tread

*

1

Front

62.6 in. (1590 mm)

*

4

62.2 in. (1580 mm)

*

5

Rear

63.0 in. (1600 mm)

*

4

62.8 in. (1595 mm)

*

5

Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)

925 lb. (420 kg)

Seating capacity

Seating capacity

5 (Front 2, Rear 3)

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Vehicle identification number

The  vehicle  identification  number  (VIN)  is  the  legal  identifier  for
your  vehicle.  This  is  the  primary  identification  number  for  your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.

This number is also on the Cer-
tification Label.

Vehicle identification

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Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

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Engine

Model

A25A-FKS

2GR-FKS

Type

4-cylinder in line, 
4-cycle, gasoline

6-cylinder V type, 
4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.44 

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 4.07 in. 

(87.5 



 103.4 mm)

3.70 



 3.27 in. 

(94.0 



 83.0 mm)

Displacement

151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm

3

)

210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm

3

)

Valve clearance

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane rating

87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

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16.0 gal. (60.6 L, 13.3 Imp. gal.)

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14.4 gal. (54.5 L, 11.9 Imp. gal.)

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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference

*

])

*

: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing

the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.

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Engine oil selection

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“Toyota  Genuine  Motor  Oil”  is  used  in  your  Toyota  vehicle.  Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat-
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: API SN/RC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16

SAE  0W-16  is  the  best  choice  for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE
0W-20  oil  may  be  used.  However,
it  must  be  replaced  with SAE 0W-
16 at the next oil change.

Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold

startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.

• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the

oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.

Lubrication system

With filter

Without filter

2.5 

L 

4-cylinder

(A25A-FKS) engine

4.8 qt. 
(4.5 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)

4.4 qt. 
(4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)

3.5  L  V6  (2GR-FKS)
engine

5.7 qt. 
(5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)

5.6 qt. 
(5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)

Outside temperature

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How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to
some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.

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“Toyota  Genuine  Motor  Oil”  is  used  in  your  Toyota  vehicle.  Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat-
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

SAE  0W-20  is  the  best  choice  for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20  oil  may  be  used.  However,
it  must  be  replaced  with SAE 0W-
20 at the next oil change.

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold

startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the

oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.

Outside temperature