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Install the cover.

Remove the protective tape.

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Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.

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Headlights

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Daytime running lights

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Parking lights (LED type)

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Front turn signal lights (LED type)

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Front side marker lights (LED type)

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Side turn signal lights (if equipped)

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Tail lights

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Rear side marker lights (LED type)

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Stoplights

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Rear turn signal lights (LED type)

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Back-up lights (LED type)

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High mounted stoplight

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License plate lights

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LED light bulbs

The lights other than the front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type), front side
marker lights (bulb type), back-up lights (bulb type), rear turn signal lights
(bulb type) and rear side marker lights (bulb type) consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to
have the light replaced.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:

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Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

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Water has built up inside the headlight.

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Replacing light bulbs

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Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after

turning off the lights.

The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

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Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is

unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth

to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.

Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

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Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so

may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This

may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

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To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Press the switch.

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

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Emergency flashers

●

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

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

Emergency flashers

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

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

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

Shift the shift lever to N.

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If the shift lever is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

Stop the engine.



If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.

Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the engine by
turning the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.

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

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

emergency

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

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

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WARNING

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If the engine has to be turned off while driving

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Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the

brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.

Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

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Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as

doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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

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If the door cannot be opened, open the window using the power

window switch and ensure an escape route.

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

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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

pressure 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.

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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.

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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 fur-

ther information about an emergency hammer.

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 dan-

gerous to remain in the vehicle, if it is anticipated that the vehi-

cle will be flooded or set adrift. Remain calm and follow the

following.

WARNING

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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 adrift, 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/
provincial and local laws.

2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck
from the front, the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in
good conditions. (

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P. 521, 523)

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

AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck,
use a towing dolly. (

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When towing the vehicle

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2WD models

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AWD models

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While towing

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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place

excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-

lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-

ple, and cause serious damage.

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Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the

“LOCK” position. There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked

and cannot be operated.

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the

front wheels raised or with all four wheels

raised off the ground. If the vehicle is

towed with the front wheels contacting

the ground, the drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged.

Be sure to transport the vehicle with all

four wheels raised off the ground. If the

vehicle is towed with the tires contacting

the ground, the drivetrain or related parts

may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off

the truck.

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The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact

your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

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The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.

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The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

NOTICE

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

truck

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear

when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.

The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels

straight.

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When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at

the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the

vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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

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

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To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

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Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)

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P. 208

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

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From the front (2WD models)

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From the front (AWD models)

Release the parking brake.

Vehicles with electric parking
brake: Turn automatic mode off.
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P. 225)

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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



Vehicles without a smart key system

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



Vehicles with a smart key system

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

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

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

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Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

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Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal

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Changes in exhaust sound

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Excessive tire squeal when cornering

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Strange noises related to the suspension system

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Pinging or other noises related to the engine

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Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly

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Appreciable loss of power

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Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

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

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

If you think something is wrong

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

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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

activated.

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



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

Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or

when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off

system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

NOTICE

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Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.

If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been

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

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If a warning light turns on or a warning

buzzer sounds

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

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

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



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

(If equipped)

(Yellow)

Brake system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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P. 567)

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



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

Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



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

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(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

SRS warning light

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning
buzzer)

When a buzzer sounds:
• Brake Override System is malfunctioning
• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
• Drive-Start Control is operating
• Parking Support Brake is operating (if equipped)



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

When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)
(Canada)

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

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



Operate the parking brake once again.

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

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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(Red/yellow)

Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(Yellow)

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



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

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P. 284)

(Flashes or
illuminates)

PCS warning light

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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



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

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P. 252, 538)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.

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P. 269

(If equipped)

(Illuminates)

PKSB OFF indicator

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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



Clear the dirt, etc.

(If equipped)

(Illuminates)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist func-
tion



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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



Clear the dirt, etc.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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(Flashes)

RCD OFF indicator

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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



Clear the dirt, etc.

Slip indicator

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

system is

operating.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Low fuel level warning light



For 2WD models

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



For AWD models

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



Refuel the vehicle.

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

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

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

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.



Fasten the seat belt.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

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

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

Vehicles without a smart key system:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.

Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.

Master warning light

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

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P. 538

Tire pressure warning light

Indicates the following:
• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning

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Handling method (

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P. 534)

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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SRS warning light

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

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Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer

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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.

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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

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

●

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

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

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Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

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

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When the tire pressure warning light comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.

If a tire is punctured:

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If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn it to the “ON” position (vehicle without
a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicle with a smart key
system). Check if the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light comes on

After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the
inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.

If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified
level and perform initialization. (

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P. 475)

If the warning light does not turn off several minutes after the initialization
has been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.



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

There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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

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

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When a tire is replaced with a spare tire

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

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly

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P. 480

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Warning buzzer

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

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WARNING

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

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota

dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the

ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

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When the electric power steering system warning light comes on

When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is

restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is

lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extremely

heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the

steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.

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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.

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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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Master warning light

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

Multi-information display

Handling method

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

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

If a warning message is displayed

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



4.2-inch display



7-inch display

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

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

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

tion display.

Messages and warnings

System

warning

light

Warning buzzer

Warning

Comes



Sounds

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



Comes

on or

flashes

Sounds

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

Flashes



Sounds

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

Comes



Does not sound

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

Flashes



Does not sound

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

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Warning messages

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

■

System warning lights

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

●

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



P. 529)

●

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



P. 532)

●

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



P. 531)

■

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

●

If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

• “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-

ual”

●

If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”

●

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



P. 567)

■

If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown

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

■

If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery” is displayed

This message is displayed when the power was cut off due to the automatic
power off function.

The next time the engine is started, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain it at that speed for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

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

This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately one week after a
new electronic key has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask your Toyota dealer to check if an unknown electronic key (other
than those in your possession) has been registered.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed

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

●

The LED headlight system

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

■

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

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



P. 252)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown

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

■

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

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



P. 252, 528)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)

●

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

●

Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)

■

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

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



P. 252, 528)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

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

●

Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)

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

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

nance schedule

should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been

reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message after the main-

tenance is performed. (



P. 448)

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

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■

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

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

on the maintenance schedule

Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been

reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the

maintenance is performed. (



P. 448)

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

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■

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

The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add

engine oil if necessary. (



P. 464) This message may be displayed if the vehi-

cle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check if the

message disappears.

■

Warning buzzer



P. 534

NOTICE

■

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

frequently shown

There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the bat-

tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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

●

Set the parking brake.

●

Shift the shift lever to P.

●

Stop the engine.

●

Turn on the emergency flashers. (



P. 516)

If you have a flat tire

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

replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires:



P. 473

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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