Toyota Sequoia (2021 year). Manual in english - part 8

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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.
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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P. 464, 466) 

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

WARNING

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

■

When towing the vehicle

2WD  models:  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
and related parts may be damaged or an
accident  may  occur  due  to  a  change  in
direction of the vehicle.
4WD  models:  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.

●

The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.

●

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

WARNING

■

While towing

●

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.

●

Do not turn the engine switch to OFF. 
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.

NOTICE

■

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

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in OFF or
the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to
hold the front wheels straight.

●

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.

■

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.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck



From the front



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.  Release  the  parking
brake.

Use  a  towing  dolly  under  the
front wheels.

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Using a flatbed truck

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

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If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s  wheels,  drive  train,  axles,  steering  and  brakes  must  be  in
good condition.

Securely attach cables or chains to the towing hooks.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body

Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to ON.
4WD models:
Turn the four-wheel drive control switch to the “2WD” position.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: 

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P. 223

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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.

Emergency towing

Emergency towing procedure



Type A



Type B

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If you think something is wrong

●

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

●

Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

●

Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.

●

Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal

●

Engine oil  pressure gauge  continually points higher or lower  than
normal

●

Changes in exhaust sound

●

Excessive tire squeal when cornering

●

Strange noises related to the suspension system

●

Pinging or other noises related to the engine

●

Engine misses, stumbling or running roughly

●

Appreciable loss of power

●

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

●

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

●

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

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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Fuel pump shut off system

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

Turn the engine switch to ACC or OFF.
Restart the engine.

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

■

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.)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system



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

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem



Immediately  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  and
contact your Toyota dealer.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The  electronic  automatic  transmission  control  sys-

tem



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;

or

• The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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(Canada)

ABS warning light

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Power steering warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system;
• The TRAC system;
• The AUTO LSD system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC, Trailer Sway Control
or TRAC system is operating.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

PCS warning light

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-
Collision System).



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become tempo-
rarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.



Follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  multi-
information display. (

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P. 253, 479)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Sta-
bility  Control)  system  is  disabled,  the  PCS  warning
light will illuminate.



P. 267

(Yellow)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator

*

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The indicator comes on and a warning message is dis-
played to indicate that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system is not available temporarily or has detected a
malfunction.



P. 479

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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Low fuel level warning light

Indicates  remaining  fuel  is  approximately  4.0  gal.
(15 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

*

2

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



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

Tire pressure warning light

When the light comes on: 

Low tire inflation pressure such as

• Natural causes (

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P. 475)

• Flat tire (



P. 491)



Adjust  the  tire  inflation  pressure  to  the  speci-

fied level. 

The  light  will  turn  off  after  a  few  minutes.  In

case the light does not turn off even if the tire

inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system

checked by your Toyota dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system 

(

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P. 475)



Have  the  system  checked  by  your  Toyota

dealer.

Master warning light

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



P. 479

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

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: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:

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 IGNI-
TION 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 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.

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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is your vehicle low on gas? 
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.

●

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

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

■

SRS warning light

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

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P. 40)

■

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 low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or center differential lock
indicator light blinks

Take the specified steps. (

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P. 315)

■

Four-wheel drive system warning buzzer

The buzzer indicated that the transfer mode is not selected correctly.

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When the tire pressure warning light comes on

Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is not punctured.
If the tire is punctured: 

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P. 491

If the tire is not punctured:
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered

sufficiently.

●

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

●

If the warning  light  does not go  out  even after several minutes, check

that the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out ini-

tialization. (

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P. 428)

The  warning  light  may  come  on  again  if  the  above  operations  are  con-

ducted without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.

■

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

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

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

perature. 

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

light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a spare tire

The temporary spare tire is not equipped with the 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 is replaced with the temporary spare

tire. 

Replace  the  temporary  spare  tire  with  the  repaired  tire  and  adjust  the

proper tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will turn off

after several minutes.

■

Conditions  that  the  tire  pressure  warning  system may  not function

properly



P. 432

■

If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking

for 1 minute

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

1 minute when the engine switch is turned to ON, have it checked by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning buzzer

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

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WARNING

■

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 power steering system 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.

■

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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NOTICE

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Precaution when installing a different tire

When differently constructed tires or tires of different makers, models or

tread patterns are installed, the tire pressure warning system may not

operate properly.

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If a warning message is displayed

Master warning light

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

Multi-information display

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

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

Warning message and warning buzzer list

Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;

or

• The pre-collision braking function is operating

A buzzer also sounds.



Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.

Indicates  that  the  engine  coolant  temperature  is
too high

A buzzer also sounds.



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates  that  the  automatic  transmission  fluid
temperature is too high

A buzzer also sounds.



Immediately  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the light goes off. If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle again. If the light does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.

BRAKE!

Engine Coolant 

Temp High 

Stop in a Safe Place 

See Owner’s Manual

High Transmission 

Fluid Temp 

See Owner’s Manual

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Indicates a malfunction in the rear height control
air suspension (if equipped)

The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer

Indicates a malfunction in the SRS airbag system

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  Brake  Override
system

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-start control

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem

• Press  the  “ON-OFF”  button  once  to  deacti-

vate  the  system,  and  then  press  the  button
again to reactivate the system.

• A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Warning message

Details/Actions

AIR SUSPENSION 

System Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

SRS Airbag System 

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

CHECK 

TRANSMISSION 

SYSTEM

Brake Override 

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

Drive-Start 

Control 

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

Cruise Control

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

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Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  BSM  (Blind  Spot
Monitor)

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert)

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  intuitive  parking
assist sensor (if equipped)

The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The LED headlight system.
A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  tire  pressure

monitoring system



Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn

the engine off then start again.

If  the  tire  pressure  warning  indicator

flashes  for  1  minute  then  illuminates,

there  is  a  malfunction  in  the  system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

Indicates that the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) sen-
sors  or  the  surrounding  area  on  the  bumper  is
dirty or covered with ice

A buzzer also sounds.



Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Blind Spot Monitor 

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

Parking Assist 

Malfunction

Headlight System 

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

Tire Pressure Warning System 

Malfunction, Visit Your Dealer

(Flashes and 

then remains 

on)

Blind Spot 

Monitor 

Unavailable

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Indicates that the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
sensors or the surrounding area on the bumper is
dirty or covered with ice

A buzzer also sounds.



Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.

Indicates  that  the  engine  was  stopped  with  the
shift lever not in P.

A buzzer also sounds.



Shift the shift lever to P.

Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing.

A buzzer also sounds.



Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the
shoulder of a road.

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

The system also indicates which doors are not
fully  closed.  If  the  vehicle  reaches  a  speed  of

3 mph (5 km/h), 

 flashes and a buzzer

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



Make sure that all the doors and the hood
are closed.

Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged

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

 flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate

that the parking brake is still engaged.



Release the parking brake.

Indicates  that  the  accelerator  and  brake  pedals
are  being  depressed  simultaneously,  and  the
Brake Override System is operating. (



P. 177)



Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

Unavailable

Engine Stopped 

Shift Into P

(Flashes)

Engine Stopped 

Stop in a Safe Place

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

Release 

Parking Brake

(Flashes)

Accelerator and 

Brake Pedals 

Pressed 

Simultaneously

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Indicates the following:

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



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.
(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less

A buzzer also sounds.



Refuel the vehicle.

Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low



Check  the  tire  inflation  pressure,  and

adjust to the appropriate level.

Indicates that the washer fluid level is low



Add washer fluid.

Indicates  that  intuitive  parking  assist  sensor  is
dirty or covered with ice (if equipped)



Clean the sensor.

Indicates  that  the headlight  switch  is  in 

  or

  position  (with  the  key  removed  and  the

driver’s door opened)

A buzzer also sounds.



Turn the lights off.

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

A buzzer also sounds.



Close the moon roof.

Indicates  that  all  maintenance  according  to  the
driven  distance  on  the  maintenance  schedule

*

should be performed soon.
Comes  on  approximately  4500  miles  (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.



If necessary, perform maintenance.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Check Brake System

Fuel Low

Tire Pressure Low 

Check Tire

Windshield 

Washer Fluid 

Low

Clean Parking Assist 

Sensor

Turn Lights Off

(Flashes)

Moon Roof Open

(Flashes)

Maintenance 

Required Soon

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Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond  to  the  driven  distance  on  the  mainte-
nance schedule

*

.

Comes  on  approximately  5000  miles  (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. 
(The  indicator  will  not  work  properly  unless  the
message has been reset.)



Perform the necessary maintenance. 
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. (



P. 406)

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision
System).

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert).

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

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



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

Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
cannot  be  used  due  to  the  vehicle  speed  being
too high.



Slow down.

Indicates that radar cruise control sensor is dirty
or covered with ice.

A buzzer also sounds.



Clean the sensor.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Maintenance 

Required 

Visit Your Dealer

Pre-Collision System 

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

LDA 

Malfunction 

Visit Your Dealer

(Yellow)

LDA 

Unavailable 

Below Approx. 

32MPH

LDA 

Unavailable 

at Current Speed

Radar Cruise 

Control 

Unavailable 

Clean Sensor

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

A buzzer also sounds.



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

The  operation  conditions  of  the  front  camera
(temperature, etc.) are not met.



When the operation conditions of the front
camera (temperature, etc.) are met, the fol-
lowing systems will become available. 
(



P. 253, 470)

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam

Indicates that dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow,
etc., are present on the windshield in front of the
front camera. The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in the message
is resolved. (



P. 253, 470)

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam



Turn the system off, remove any dirt, rain,
condensation,  ice,  snow,  etc.,  from  the
windshield, and then turn the system back
on.

Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.



Turn the high beam on and press the Auto-
matic High Beam switch again.

Indicates  that,  since  the  VSC  (Vehicle  Stability
Control)  system  was  turned  off,  the  pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped.



Turn the VSC on. (



P. 324)

Warning message

Details/Actions

Radar Cruise 

Control 

Unavailable

Front Camera 

Unavailable

(Yellow)

Front Camera 

Unavailable 

See Owner’s Manual

(Yellow)

Auto High Beam Ready 

Turn ON High Beam to 

Activate

VSC Turned Off 

Pre-Collision Brake 

System 

Unavailable

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

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■

Warning message in radar cruise mode

In  the  following  cases,  the  warning  message  may  not  be  displayed  even  if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:

●

When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or
the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle

●

When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed

●

Immediately after cruise control speed is set

●

At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

■

Warning buzzer

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

Indicates  that  the  pre-collision  system  is  tempo-
rarily unavailable.



Please wait until the system returns. If the
message  does  not  disappear,  the  system
may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  vehicle
inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer  immedi-
ately.

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



Remove any dirt, ice, etc.

Indicates that the shift position was changed and
Drive-Start Control was operated while depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Pre-Collision System 

Unavailable

Pre-Collision System 

Unavailable 

Clean Sensor

Release 

Accelerator

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

Have the malfunction repaired immediately.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Contin-
uous



The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P  and  the  engine  switch  was
not turned off.



Shift the shift lever to P.

Contin-
uous

Contin-
uous

The driver’s door was opened
and  closed  while  the  elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle, the shift lever was not in P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.



Shift the shift lever to P.



Bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.

Once

3 times

The driver’s door was opened
and  closed  while  the  elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle,  the  shift  lever  was  in  P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.



Turn  the  engine  switch
off.



Bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.

The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other  than  the  driver’s  door
was opened and closed while
the  engine  switch  was  in  a
mode other than off.



Bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.

Shift into P Position

(Flashes)

Shift into P Position

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

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Once

Contin-
uous

An  attempt  was  made  to  exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first  turning  the  engine  switch
off when the shift lever was in
P.



Turn  the  engine  switch
off  and  lock  the  doors
again.

Once



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



Start  the  engine  with  the
electronic key present.

9 times



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



Confirm  that  the  elec-
tronic  key  is  inside  the
vehicle.



Contin-
uous

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



Retrieve  the  electronic
key  from  the  vehicle  and
lock the doors again.

Once

Contin-
uous

An  attempt  was  made  to  lock
either front door by opening a
door  and  putting  the  inside
lock button into  the  lock posi-
tion, then closing the door with
the  electronic  key  still  inside
the vehicle.



Retrieve  the  electronic
key  from  the  vehicle  and
lock the doors again.

Once



The  electronic  key  has  a  low
battery.



Replace  the  electronic
key battery. (



P. 446)

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Turn Power OFF

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

Key Detected

in Vehicle

(Flashes)

Key Detected

in Vehicle

(Flashes)

Key Battery Low

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Once



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



Press  the  engine  switch
while 

depressing 

the

brake  pedal  and  moving
the  steering  wheel  left
and right.

Once



• When  the  doors  were

unlocked  with  the  mechani-
cal key and then the engine
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 switch
was  pressed  two  consecu-
tive times.



Touch  the  electronic  key
to  the  engine  switch
while 

depressing 

the

brake pedal.

Once



Indicates that:
• With  the  engine  switch  off,

the  doors  were  unlocked
and  then  the  driver’s  door
was opened and closed

• The  engine  switch  was

turned to ACC without start-
ing the engine



Press  the  engine  switch
while 

depressing 

the

brake pedal.

Once



The  engine  switch  has  been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.



Shift the shift lever to P.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Steering Lock

ON

(Flashes)

Engine Start:

Press Brake Pedal,

Touch Engine Switch

with Key

Engine Start:

Press Brake Pedal

and

Push Engine Switch

Shift into P Position

(Flashes)

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Warning buzzer



P. 475

Once



After  the  engine  switch  has
been  turned  off  with  the  shift
lever  in  a  position  other  than
P,  the  shift  lever  has  been
shifted to P.



Turn  the  engine  switch
off.

Once



During  a  engine  starting  pro-
cedure  in  the  event  that  the
electronic  key  was  not  func-
tioning properly (



P. 507), the

engine  switch  was  touched
with the electronic key.



Press  the  engine  switch
within  10  seconds  of  the
buzzer sounding.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Turn Power OFF

(Flashes)

Engine Start:

Press Brake Pedal,

Touch Engine Switch

with Key

(Flashes)

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If you have a flat tire

●

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. 460)

●

Press the height control mode select switch to set the height control
system to manual mode (if equipped) (



P. 309)

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



P. 426

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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Spare tire
Jack
Tool bag

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

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WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

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.

●

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

●

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

by the jack.

●

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

Take  particular  care  when  lowering  the  vehicle  to  ensure  that  no  one

working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

■

Using the jack handle

Insert  the  square  head  securely  until  you  hear  a  click  to  prevent  the

extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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Pull the deck board up.

Remove  the  cover  and  loosen
the strap.

Remove the tools.

Take out the jack.

For tightening
For loosening

Taking out the jack and tool bag

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Assemble  the  jack  handle
extension as shown.

Remove the cover.

Insert  the  end  of  the  jack  han-
dle  extension  into  the  lowering
screw  and  turn  it  counterclock-
wise.

Lower  the  spare  tire  completely

to the ground.

Pull  out  the  spare  tire  and
remove the holding bracket.

Taking out the spare tire

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Chock the tires.

Slightly  loosen  the  wheel  nuts
(one turn).

Assemble  the  jack  handle
extension as shown.

Replacing a flat tire

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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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Position  the  jack  at  the  jack
points as shown.

Front
Rear

Make sure the jack is positioned

on a level and solid place.

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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WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Observe the following precautions. 

Failure to do so may result in serious injury:
• Lower  the  spare  tire  completely  to  the  ground  before  removing  it

from under the vehicle.

• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in

handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

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

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• 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 as soon as pos-

sible after changing wheels.

Steel wheel: 154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)

Aluminum wheel: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

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

Tighten the nuts until the tapered

portion comes into loose contact

with the disc wheel.

Installing the spare tire

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Disc wheel

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Lower the vehicle.

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

Tightening torque

154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)

*

*

: When  used  on  aluminum  wheel,

apply 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

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Stowing the flat tire

Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage

to the spare tire carrier and lose of the tire, which could result in death or

serious injury.

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Remove  the  center  wheel  ornament  by  pushing  from  the  reverse
side.
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem  facing  up  and  install  the
holding  bracket,  inserting  the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn  the  jack  handle  extension
clockwise  to  take  up  slack  in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw
is in the wheel lug nut hole and
the holding bracket is centered
in the wheel hub.

Claw
Holding bracket

While  raising,  secure  the  tire,
taking  care  that  the  tire  goes
straight  up  without  catching  on
any surrounding part to prevent
it  from  flying  forward  during  a
collision or sudden braking.

Tightening torque:

34.7 ft·lbf (46.6 N·m, 4.8 kgf·m)

Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools

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Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:

Push and pull the tire
Try rotating

Visually  check  to  ensure  the  tire

is not hung on surrounding parts.
If  looseness  or  misassembly

exists,  repeat  step 

  and  step

.

Repeat step 

 any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.

Stow the tools and jack securely.

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The temporary spare tire

●

The temporary spare tire is identified by the “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

marking on the disc wheel and/or tire sidewall.

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

●

Make  sure  to  check  the  tire  inflation  pressure  of  the  temporary  spare

tire. (



P. 529)

■

After completing the tire change

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (



P. 428)

■

When using the spare tire

As the 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 spare tire after

the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

■

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

Install the temporary spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle. 

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

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

cle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.

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WARNING

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When using the temporary spare tire

●

Remember that your temporary spare tire is specifically designed for

use with your vehicle. Do not use your temporary spare tire on another

vehicle.

●

Do not use two temporary spare tires simultaneously.

●

Replace the temporary spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-

ble.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp

cornering.

■

Speed limit when using the temporary spare tire

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

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

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

serious injury.

■

When the temporary 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 system not be utilized fully, it may actu-

ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
• 4WD system (if equipped)

■

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

• AUTO LSD

• Automatic High Beam

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

• Dynamic radar cruise control

• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

• Intuitive parking assist-sensor 

(if equipped)

• Rear view monitor system

• Navigation system (if equipped)

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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.

■

Driving with tire chains and the temporary spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the temporary spare tire. 

Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving

performance.

■

When stowing the flat tire

Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle

underbody.

■

When assembling the jack handle extension

Insert  the  square  head  securely  until  you  hear  a  click.  Otherwise  the

extension may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body.

■

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. 427)

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If the engine will not start

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. 214)

●

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



P. 76)

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

●

The battery may be discharged. (



P. 509)

●

The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

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



P. 506)

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



P. 214), consider each of the follow-

ing 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

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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. 509)

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

●

There may be a malfunction in the steering lock 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 ACC.
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.

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If the electronic key does not operate 

properly

Use the mechanical key (



P. 108)

in  order  to  perform  the  following
operations:

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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

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

If  any  of  the  doors  is  opened  or
closed  while  the  key  is  being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound  to  indicate  that  the  start
function cannot detect the key.

Press the engine switch.

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

If  communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  vehicle  is
interrupted  (



P.  131)  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
can  be  opened  and  the engine  can  be  started  by  following  the
procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors

Starting the engine

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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. 446)

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Changing engine switch modes

Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press
the engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. (



P. 215)

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If the vehicle battery is discharged

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  key  is  being
carried.

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



P. 86)

Open the hood (



P. 414)

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:

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.

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.
Maintain  the  engine  speed  of  the  second  vehicle  and  start  the
engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to ON.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.

Once  the  engine  starts,  have  the  vehicle  inspected  at  your  Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged 

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.

●

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

■

Charging the battery

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

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When recharging or replacing the battery

●

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.

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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:

●

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.

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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:

●

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 fans or engine drive belt.

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If your vehicle overheats

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The  needle  of  the  engine  coolant  temperature  gauge  (

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

●

Steam comes out from under the hood.

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

Radiator
Cooling fan

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

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

Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:

Correction procedures

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2

3

4

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Add  engine  coolant  if  neces-
sary.

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

Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan are not operating: 
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan are operating: 
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

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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 fans and belts.

●

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.

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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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If the vehicle becomes stuck

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. (

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P. 316)

Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.

■

When it is difficult to free the vehicle

Turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer Sway Control if these functions are hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. (



P. 324)

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

Press 

 to turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer

Sway Control.

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2

3

4

5

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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.

■

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  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.

●

When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged. 
(

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Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 520

Fuel information ................ 531
Tire information ................. 534

8-2.  Customization

Customizable features ...... 546

8-3.  Items to initialize

Items to initialize ............... 557

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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

*

: Unladen vehicle

Dimensions

Overall length

205.1 in. (5210 mm)

Overall width

79.9 in. (2030 mm)

Overall height

*

77.0 in. (1955 mm)

Wheelbase

122.0 in. (3100 mm)

Tread

Front

67.9 in. (1725 mm)

Rear

69.1 in. (1755 mm)

Seating capacity

Seating capacity

Vehicles with sepa-

rated type second 

seats

Vehicles with bench 

type second seat

7 (Front 2, Rear 5)

8 (Front 2, Rear 6)

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1

: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (

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Weight

Model code

*

1

Engine

Driving 

system

Vehicle capac-

ity weight 

(Occupants

+luggage)

TWR

*

(Trailer weight 

+ cargo)

USK60L-

GKTSKA

5.7 L V8 

(3UR-FE) 

engine

2WD

1320 lb. 

(600 kg)

7400 lb. 

(3357 kg)

USK60L-

GKTLKA

1305 lb. 

(590 kg)

7200 lb. 

(3266 kg)

USK60L-

GKTZKA

1320 lb. 

(600 kg)

USK65L-

GKTSKA

4WD

1290 lb. 

(585 kg)

7100 lb. 

(3220 kg)

USK65L-

GKTLKA

1250 lb. 

(565 kg)

USK65L-

GKTZKA

1265 lb. 

(575 kg)

7000 lb. 

(3175 kg)

*

:This model meets the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of

SAE International per SAE J2807.

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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.

■

Engine number

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

Vehicle identification

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Engine

Model

3UR-FE

Type

8-cylinder V-type, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.70 



 4.02 in. (94.0 



 102.0 mm)

Displacement

345.6 cu.in. (5663 cm

3

)

Valve clearance
(engine cold)

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane rating 
(Unleaded gasoline)

87  (Research  Octane  Number  91)  or
higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 lmp.gal.)

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: 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

“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 starting 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.

Lubrication system

Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 



 reference

*

)

With filter
Without filter

8.5 qt. (8.0 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)

Outside temperature

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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.

How to read oil container label: 
The International Lubricant Speci-
fication 

Advisory 

Committee

(ILSAC)  Certification  Mark  is
added  to  some  oil  containers  to
help you select the oil you should
use.

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Cooling system

Capacity



Vehicles without towing package
13.1 qt. (12.4 L, 10.9 Imp.qt.)



Vehicles with towing package
14.1 qt. (13.3 L, 11.7 Imp.qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-

based  non-silicate,  non-amine,  non-
nitrite,  and  non-borate  coolant  with
long-life  hybrid  organic  acid  technol-
ogy

Do not use plain water alone.

Ignition system

Spark plug

Make
Gap

DENSO SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

NOTICE

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage at 
68 °F (20 °C):

12.6 



 12.8 V Fully charged

12.2 



 12.4 V Half charged

11.8 



 12.0 V Discharged

(Voltage  checked  20  minutes  after  the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)

Charging rates

5 A max.

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: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at

the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an  equivalent  oil  of  matching  quality  to  satisfy  the  above  specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

*

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Transfer (4WD models)

Oil capacity

1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)

Oil type

Gear oil API GL-5

Recommended oil viscosity

SAE 75W-90

Differential

Oil capacity

Front 
(4WD models)

2.17 qt. (2.05 L, 1.80 Imp.qt.)

Rear

1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.36 Imp.qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

*

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil 
LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity

*

11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Transmission fluid type

Using  transmission  fluid  other  than  the  above  type  may  cause  abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.