Toyota Raize (2023 year). Manual in english - page 23

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7-1. Essential information

⬛

After using the fire extinguisher

Store it securely in place. Replace it with a new one as soon as possible.

⬛

Expiration date

The fire extinguisher has an expiration date. It should be replaced with a new

one before the expiry date.

WARNING

⬛

When the fire extinguisher is not in use

Keep the fire extinguisher securely in place. Otherwise, it may be thrown about

in the event of sudden braking or a collision leading to death or serious injury.

NOTICE

⬛

Fire extinguisher handling and care

⚫

Do not reuse the fire extinguisher.
Replace it with a new one as soon as possible after using it.

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If the vehicle is submerged or water on the 

road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be able to drive on roads that are

deeply flooded with water. Do not drive on roads where the roads

may be submerged or the water may be rising. It is dangerous to

remain in the vehicle, if it anticipated that the vehicle will be flooded

or set a drift. Remain calm and follow the following.

⚫

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

⚫

If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power win-

dow switch and ensure an escape route.

⚫

If the window can be opened, exit the vehicle through the window.

⚫

If the door and window cannot be opened due to the rising water,

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 pres-

sure outside of the vehicle and then open the door after waiting for the

rising water to enter the vehicle, and exit the vehicle. When the outside

water level exceeds half the height of the door, the door cannot be

opened from the inside due to water pressure.

⬛

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and time has passed, the electrical

equipment will get damaged, the power windows will not operate, the engine

stop, and the vehicle may not be able to get moving.

⬛

Using an emergency escape hammer*

Laminated glass is used in the windshield on this vehicle.
Laminated glass cannot be shattered with an emergency hammer*.
Tempered glass is used in the windows on this vehicle.

*

Contact your Toyota dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for further infor-
mation about an emergency hammer.

WARNING

⬛

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads may be submerged or the water may

be rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and cannot move, as well as

become flooded and set a drift, which may lead to death.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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/pro-

vincial and local laws.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

▶

From the front

Release the parking brake.

▶

From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front

wheels.

KBRO720101

KBRO720103

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

⬛

When towing the vehicle

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.

NOTICE

⬛

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

⚫

Vehicles without key-free system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when
the engine switch is “OFF” or the key is removed. The steering lock mecha-

nism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.

⚫

Vehicles with key-free 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.

⚫

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.

⬛

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to

prevent body damage.

KBRO720115

KBRO720117N

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Using a flatbed truck

If your vehicle is transported by a

flatbed truck, it should be tied down

at the locations shown in the illustra-

tion.

After transportation, restore the lid

attached to the rear side.

If you use chains or cables to tie

down your vehicle, the angles

shaded in black must be 45°.

NOTICE

⬛

Using a flatbed truck

Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-

rarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eye-

lets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for at most 80

km (50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
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.

KBRO720104

KBRO720105

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Emergency towing procedure

To have your vehicle towed by another vehicle, the towing eyelet must be

installed to your vehicle. Install the towing eyelet using the following procedure.

a

Take out the wheel nut wrench and towing eyelet (

➞

P. 397)

b

Remove the eyelet cover using a

flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag

between the screwdriver and the vehi-

cle body as shown in the illustration.

c

Insert the towing eyelet into the

hole and tighten partially by

hand.

d

Tighten down the towing eyelet

securely using a wheel nut

wrench or hard metal bar.

e

Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

f

Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.

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

g

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

When the shift lever cannot be shifted (continuously variable transmis-

sion): 

➞

P. 191

KBRO720106E

KBRO720108TN

KBRO720109TN

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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.

⬛

Wheel nut wrench

The wheel nut wrench is stored at the bottom of the front left seat. (

➞

P. 397)

⬛

After towing

Remove the towing eyelet and securely attach the cover in place.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

⬛

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 eyelets,

cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people, and

cause serious damage.

⚫

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

ated.

⬛

Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely installed,

towing eyelets may come loose during towing.

NOTICE

⬛

To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

⬛

When the engine switch malfunctions (vehicles with key-free system)

Since the steering wheel cannot be unlocked, towing by rope is not possible.

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If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably

needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

Visible symptoms

⚫

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

⚫

Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

⚫

High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on

Audible symptoms

⚫

Changes in exhaust sound

⚫

Excessive tire squeal when cornering

⚫

Strange noises related to the suspension system

⚫

Pinging or other noises related to the engine

Operational symptoms

⚫

Engine misfire, stumbling or running roughly

⚫

Appreciable loss of power

⚫

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

⚫

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

⚫

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

floor

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Fuel pump shut off system

If the engine stalls due to a strong external impact, the fuel pump

shut off system may be operating. The fuel pump shut off system is a

device that prevents secondary disasters such as fires by stopping

the supply of fuel to the engine.

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

activated

a

Turn the engine switch to “ACC” or “OFF”

b

Restart the engine

WARNING

⬛

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 dam-

aged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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If a warning light turns on

If a warning light remains on or flashes, remain calm and take the

following actions. Even if the warning light lights up or flashes then

goes out, it is not a malfunction. However, if the same phenomenon

occurs again, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Warning light/Warning buzzers list

Warning 

lights

Warning light name/Warning content/Action to take

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer *

1

) 

⦁

Low brake fluid level

⦁

Malfunction in the brake system

➞

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your 

Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle is dangerous.

Charging system warning light

✽

Malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system

➞

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your 

Toyota dealer.

Low engine oil pressure warning light

✽

 (warning buzzer)

Abnormal engine oil pressure

➞

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your 

Toyota dealer.

(Red light 

flashing or lit)

High coolant temperature warning light

Abnormal engine coolant temperature (light changes from flash-

ing to lit as the temperature rises

➞

P. 412.)

➞

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your 

Toyota dealer.

Malfunction indicator lamp

⦁

Malfunction in the electronic engine control system

⦁

Electronic control throttle error

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

Continuously variable transmission warning light

✽

Malfunction of the continuously variable transmission electronic 

control system

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

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SRS warning light

⦁

Malfunction in the SRS airbag system

⦁

Malfunction in the seat belt pretensioner & force limiter system

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

ABS warning light

Malfunction in the ABS system

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

(Red)

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Malfunction in EPS (Electric Power Steering) system

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

*

2

(Yellow)

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Low battery voltage/Electric power steering overheating

➞

Steering wheel operation becomes heavy. Restrain from 

operating the steering wheel for a short while. When about 

10 minutes has passed, it will return to its usual weight.

Front corner sensor/Reverse sensor indicator

✽

 (warning buzzer)

Master warning light

✽

Malfunction of the front corner sensors or reverse sensor

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Slip indicator

⦁

Malfunction in the brake assist

⦁

Malfunction in the VSC system

⦁

Malfunction in the TRC system (Flashes when VSC/TRC is 
activated

➞

P. 233)

⦁

Malfunction in the hill-start assist control system

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

(Flashing)

BSM OFF indicator

✽

Area surrounding radar sensor on rear bumper (

➞

P. 214) is cov-

ered with rain, snow, ice, dirt, etc.

➞

Remove the rain, snow, ice, dirt, etc. If flashing persists even 

after some time has elapsed since removal, have the vehicle 

inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Warning 

lights

Warning light name/Warning content/Action to take

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(Flashing)

RCTA OFF indicator

✽

Area surrounding radar sensor on rear bumper (

➞

P. 214) is cov-

ered with rain, snow, ice, dirt, etc.

➞

Remove the rain, snow, ice, dirt, etc. If flashing persists even 

after some time has elapsed since removal, have the vehicle 

inspected at your Toyota dealer.

(Flashing)

Brake Override System warning light

✽

Malfunction in the Brake Override System

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

(Lit)

Brake Override System warning light

✽

When the Brake Override System is activated

➞

Release your foot from the accelerator pedal

Open door warning light*

3

✽

 (warning buzzer*

4

)

At least one of the doors or the hood is not completely closed

➞

Close all doors and/or the hood

Low fuel level warning light

Fuel level has become approx. 5.5 L (1.5 gal., 1.2 Imp.gal.) or 

lower

➞

Refuel the vehicle

Driver’s/front passenger’s seat belt reminder warning light*

6

(warning buzzer*

5

)

Driver’s/front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened

➞

Wear a seat belt

Rear seat belt reminder warning light*

7

, 

8

 (warning buzzer*

9

)

Rear seat belt is not fastened

➞

Wear a seat belt

Speed warning light (warning buzzer)

✽

Indicates that your vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 120 km/h 

(75 mph).

➞

Slow down to 120 km/h (75 mph) or less.

Warning 

lights

Warning light name/Warning content/Action to take

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Low brake fluid level warning buzzer:
The warning buzzer sounds when the vehicle has reached a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more while the warning light is on. If the buzzer sounds, the brake
fluid may be low.

*2

Electric power steering system warning light (yellow):
If it does not turn off, or if it turns on repeatedly, have it inspected at your Toy-
ota dealer.

*3

Open door warning light:
The open doors and/or hood are displayed to the multi-information display

✽

.

*4

Open door warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds when at least one of the doors or the hood of the vehicle is
not completely closed and the vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 km/h (3.1 mph).

Tire pressure warning light

✽

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as

⦁

Natural causes (

➞

P. 384)

⦁

Flat tire (

➞

P. 396)

➞

Adjust the tire inflation pressure (including the spare tire) to 

the specified level.

➞

The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light 

does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is 

adjusted, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

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

➞

Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

(Flashing)

Engine oil deterioration warning light

✽

The engine oil replacement is due soon

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

(Lit)

Engine oil deterioration warning light

✽

The engine oil is deteriorated

➞

Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

Parking brake non release warning light (warning buzzer*

10

)

When the parking brake is applied

➞

Release the parking brake

Warning 

lights

Warning light name/Warning content/Action to take

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Driver’s/front passenger’s seat belt reminder warning buzzer:
If the vehicle speed becomes approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) or faster when the
driver’s/front passenger’s seat belt is unfastened, the warning buzzer will
sound intermittently for 30 seconds. Then, if the driver’s/front passenger’s
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 sec-
onds.

*6

Passenger detection sensor for front passenger’s seat belt reminder warning
light:
If luggage is placed on the front passenger’s seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash even if a passenger is not sit-
ting 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.

*7

A warning is displayed to the upper part of the inside rear view mirror.

*8

Rear seat belt reminder warning light:
The rear seat belt reminder light comes on when the engine switch is turned
“ON” with the rear seat belt not fastened, or when the rear seat belt is unfas-
tened.
The light turns off when the rear seat belt is fastened or approx. 60 seconds
(approx. 30 seconds if the warning buzzer is sounding) after the vehicle is
driven at the vehicle speed of approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) or faster.
The light also turns on when a rear door is opened and closed while the rear
seat belt is unfastened at approx. 5 km/h (3 mph) or slower.

*9

Rear seat belt reminder warning buzzer:
When any of the rear seat passengers unfasten their seat belt when the vehi-
cle speed is approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) or faster, the buzzer will continue to
sound for approx. 30 seconds. Once the warning buzzer starts sounding, it
will continue to sound for approx. 30 seconds even the vehicle is traveling at
approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) or slower.
The buzzer will stop when the rear seat belt is fastened or a rear door is
opened and closed while the vehicle is traveling at approx. 5 km/h (3 mph) or
slower.

*10

Parking brake non-release warning buzzer:
The warning buzzer sounds when the vehicle speed reaches approx. 5 km/h
(3 mph) or faster with the parking brake being applied.

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: If equipped

⬛

If the open door warning light

✽

 comes on

To avoid battery discharge, the warning light will automatically turn OFF after

about 10 minutes with the engine switch in “ACC” or “OFF”, and the door left

open.

⬛

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

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

➞

P. 396

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

ciently.

⚫

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 initialization.

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

without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.

⬛

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

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

natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature.
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 (vehicles with a tire pressure 
warning system)

The spare tire is also equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-

ter. The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of

the spare tire is low. 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.

⬛

If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning

✽

The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following conditions:

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

⚫

If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
used

⚫

If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not reg-
istered in the tire pressure warning computer

⚫

If the tire inflation pressure is higher than the specified tire air pressure.

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The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions:

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

⚫

If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby

⚫

If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle

⚫

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

⚫

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

⚫

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

tires.)

⚫

If tire chains are used

⚫

If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.

⚫

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

⬛

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

If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 min-

ute when the engine switch is turned on, have it checked by your Toyota

dealer.