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formed, “---” will be displayed for
the tire inflation pressure of each
tire on the multi-information display.

After approximately 2 minutes, the
wheel set change will complete, the
tire pressure warning light will turn
off, and a completion message will
be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.

If changing does not complete after
approximately 4 minutes, a mes-
sage indicating that the change
could not be completed will be dis-
played.

Check which wheel set is installed
and perform the change procedure
again from the beginning.

If the specified tire inflation
pressure of the wheel set
installed differs from that of
the previous set, it will be
necessary to perform the tire
inflation pressure setting pro-
cedure of the tire pressure
warning system. (



P.313)

If the specified tire inflation pres-
sure is the same, it will not be nec-
essary to perform the tire inflation
pressure setting procedure.

wheel.



7-inch display

Install the desired wheel set.

Select

of the multi-infor-

mation display and then

press .

Press

select

“Vehicle Settings” and then

press .

Press

select

“TPWS setting” and then

press .

Press

select

“Tire Set Switching” and then

press .

Press

select

“Register Valve / ID” and then

press .

Press

select

“Tire Set 1” or “Tire Set 2”.

Then press

Select “OK” and then press

The tire pressure warning light will
slowly blink 3 times, a message
indicating that change is occurring
will be displayed, and the wheel set
change will begin.
Wheel set change will begin and
the tire pressure warning light will
blink for 1 minute and then illumi-
nate.

Also, while the change is being per-
formed, “---” will be displayed for
the tire inflation pressure of each
tire on the multi-information display.

After approximately 2 minutes, the
wheel set change will complete, the
tire pressure warning light will turn

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off, and a completion message will
be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.

If changing does not complete after
approximately 4 minutes, a mes-
sage indicating that the change
could not be completed will be dis-
played.

Check which wheel set is installed
and perform the change procedure
again from the beginning.



P.313)

If the specified tire inflation pres-
sure is the same, it will not be nec-
essary to perform the tire inflation
pressure setting procedure.

wheel.

The recommended cold tire
inflation pressure and tire size
are displayed on the tire and
loading information label.
(



P.391)

Tire valve

Tire inflation pressure

Checking the specified
tire inflation pressure

Inspection and adjust-
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Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap.

Press the tip of the tire pres-

sure gauge onto the tire

valve.

Read the pressure using the

gauge gradations.

If the tire inflation pressure is

not at the recommended

level, adjust the pressure.

If you add too much air, press

the center of the valve to

deflate.

After completing the tire infla-

tion pressure measurement

and adjustment, apply soapy

water to the valve and check

for leakage.

Put the tire valve cap back

on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least

once a month. Do not forget to

check the spare.

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation

pressure may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor

handling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating,

have it checked by your Toyota

dealer.

■

Instructions for checking tire

inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are

cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for

at least 3 hours or has not been

driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5

km, you will get an accurate cold

tire inflation pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is

properly inflated based only on its

appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation

pressure to be higher after driving

as heat is generated in the tire. Do

not reduce tire inflation pressure

after driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity

weight.

Passengers and luggage weight

should be placed so that the vehi-

cle is balanced.

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to

save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly

inflated, the following conditions

may occur which could lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting

from overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire

and wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire

damage

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When replacing wheels, care

should be taken to ensure that

they are equivalent to those

removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset

Replacement wheels are avail-

able at your Toyota dealer.

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

Toyota does not recommend

using the following:



Wheels of different sizes or

types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been

straightened

■

When replacing wheels (vehi-

cles with a tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The wheels of your vehicle are

equipped with tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters that allow

the tire pressure warning system to

provide advance warning in the

event of a loss in tire inflation pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are

replaced, the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters must be

installed. (



P.310)

WARNING

●

Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road

hazards, expansion joints,

sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjust-

ing tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps

back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt

or moisture may get into the valve

and cause an air leak, resulting in

decreased tire inflation pressure.

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or

heavily corroded, it should

be replaced. Otherwise, the

tire may separate from the

wheel or cause a loss of

handling control.

Wheel selection

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

Use only Toyota wheel nuts

and wheel nut wrenches

designed for use with your

aluminum wheels.



When rotating, repairing or

changing your tires, check

that the wheel nuts are still

tight after driving 1000 miles

(1600 km).



Be careful not to damage the

aluminum wheels when using

tire chains.



Use only Toyota genuine bal-

ance weights or equivalent

and a plastic or rubber ham-

mer when balancing your

wheels.

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual,

as this may result in a loss of

handling control.

●

Never use an inner tube in a

leaking wheel which is designed

for a tubeless tire.

Doing so may result in an acci-

dent, causing death or serious

injury.

■

When installing the wheel

nuts

●

Be sure to install the wheel nuts

with the tapered ends facing

inward. (



P.370) Installing the

nuts with the tapered ends fac-

ing outward can cause the

wheel to break and eventually

cause the wheel to come off

while driving, which could lead

to an accident resulting in death

or serious injury.

●

Never use oil or grease on the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the

wheel nuts to be excessively

tightened, leading to bolt or disc

wheel damage. Remove any oil

or grease that has adhered

when installing the wheel nuts.

■

Use of defective wheels pro-

hibited

Do not use cracked or deformed

wheels. Doing so could cause the

tire to leak air during driving, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

(vehicles with a tire pressure

warning system)

●

Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and

transmitters, make sure to have

tires serviced by your Toyota

dealer or other qualified service

shop. In addition, make sure to

purchase your tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Toyota

wheels are used on your vehi-

cle.

Tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not work

properly with non-genuine

wheels.

Aluminum wheel precau-

tions (if equipped)

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Turn the engine switch off.

Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper (if equipped).

Push in the glove box on the
vehicle’s outer side to discon-
nect the claws. Then pull out
the glove box and disconnect
the lower claws.

Unlock the filter cover (

pull the filter cover out of the

claws (

), and remove the

filter cover.

Remove the filter case.

Remove the air conditioning
filter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the

filter and the filter case should be
pointing up.

■

Checking interval

Replace the air conditioning filter
according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas
with heavy traffic flow, early replace-

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter
must be changed regularly
to maintain air conditioning
efficiency.

Removing the air condi-
tioning filter

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ment may be required. (For sched-

uled maintenance information,

please refer to the “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s

Manual Supplement”.)

■

If air flow from the vents

decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check

the filter and replace if necessary.

: If equipped

■

If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart key system (if

equipped) and wireless remote

control will not function properly.

●

The operational range will be

reduced.



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2032 (vehi-

cles without a smart key sys-

tem), or CR2450 (vehicles

with a smart key system)

■

Use a CR2032 (vehicles without

a smart key system), or CR2450

(vehicles with a smart key sys-

tem) lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at

your Toyota dealer, local electrical

appliance shops or camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by

the manufacturer.

NOTICE

■

When using the air condition-

ing system

Make sure that a filter is always

installed.

Using the air conditioning system

without a filter may cause damage

to the system.

■

To prevent damage to the fil-

ter cover

When moving the filter cover in

the direction of arrow to release

the fitting, pay attention not to

apply excessive force to the

claws. Otherwise, the claws may

be damaged.

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key bat-

tery

Replace the battery with a

new one if it is depleted.

As the key may be damaged

if the following procedure is

not performed properly, it is

recommended that key bat-

tery replacement be per-

formed by your Toyota

dealer.

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●

Dispose of used batteries accord-
ing to local laws.



Vehicles without a smart key
system

Remove the key cover.

To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a rag.

Remove the battery cover.

If the battery cover is difficult to
remove, lift the edge to remove it.

Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.

Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

minal facing up.

Install the battery cover with
the tab facing up.

Push the entire edge of the battery
cover into the key.

Install the key cover.

Align the key cover with the key
and then press it straight into the
key.

Make sure that the key cover is
securely installed without any gaps
between it and the key.

Operate the

switch

and check that the doors can
be locked/unlocked.

Replacing the battery

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

Vehicles with a smart key sys-

tem

Release the lock and remove

the mechanical key.

Remove the key cover.

To prevent damage to the key,

cover the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with a rag.

Remove the depleted battery

using a small flathead screw-

driver.

When removing the cover, the elec-

tronic key module may stick to the

cover and the battery may not be

visible. In this case, remove the

electronic key module in order to

remove the battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

minal facing up.

When installing the key cover

and mechanical key, install

by conducting step

and

step

with the directions

reversed.

Operate the

switch

and check that the doors can

be locked/unlocked.

WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

Do not swallow the battery.

Doing so may cause chemical

burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery

is used in the key. If a battery is

swallowed, it may cause severe

chemical burns in as little as 2

hours and may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed

batteries from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly

closed, stop using the key and

stow the key in the place where

children cannot reach, and then

contact your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●

If you accidentally swallow a

battery or put a battery into a

part of your body, get emer-

gency medical attention imme-

diately.

■

To prevent battery explosion

or leakage of flammable liq-

uid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new

battery of the same type. If a

wrong type of battery is used, it

may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to

extremely low pressure due to

high altitude or extremely high

temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a bat-

tery.

NOTICE

■

When replacing the battery

Use a flathead screwdriver of

appropriate size. Applying exces-

sive force may deform or damage

the cover.

■

For normal operation after

replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions

to prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery

to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other

component inside the remote

control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery

terminals.

■

When removing the battery

cover (vehicles without a

smart key system)

Do not forcibly remove the battery

cover, otherwise it may be dam-

aged.

If the battery cover is difficult to

remove, lift the edge to remove it.

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Turn the engine switch off.

Open the fuse box cover.



Engine compartment: type A
fuse box

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.



Engine compartment: type B
fuse box

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.



Under the driver’s side instru-
ment panel

Remove the lid.

Make sure to push the claw when
removing/installing the lid.

Remove the fuse with the
pullout tool.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.

Check if the fuse is blown.

Replace the blown fuse with a new
fuse of an appropriate amperage
rating. The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.

Checking and replac-

ing fuses

If any of the electrical com-
ponents do not operate, a
fuse may have blown. If this
happens, check and replace
the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing
fuses

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

Type A

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type B

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type C

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type D

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type E

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

■

After a fuse is replaced

●

When installing the lid, make sure
that the tab is installed securely.

●

If the lights do not turn on even
after the fuse has been replaced,
a bulb may need replacement.
(



P.334)

●

If the replaced fuse blows again,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a cir-
cuit

The fuses are designed to blow, pro-
tecting the wiring harness from
damage.

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When replacing light bulbs

Toyota recommends that you use

genuine Toyota products designed

for this vehicle.

Because certain bulbs are con-

nected to circuits designed to pre-

vent overload, non-genuine parts or

parts not designed for this vehicle

may be unusable.

Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B



Make sure the vehicle has a

full tank of gasoline and the

area around the headlight is

not deformed.



Park the vehicle on level

ground.



Make sure the tire inflation

pressure is at the specified

level.



Have someone sit in the

driver’s seat.



Bounce the vehicle several

times.

WARNING

■

To prevent system break-

downs and vehicle fire

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the vehicle, and possibly a

fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher

amperage rating than that indi-

cated, or use any other object in

place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Toyota

fuse or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a

wire, even as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse

boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical over-

load determined and repaired by

your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

Headlight aim (vehi-

cles with front side

marker lights [bulb

type])

Vertical movement adjust-

ing bolts

Before checking the head-

light aim

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Using a Phillips-head screw-
driver, turn bolt A in either
direction.

Remember the turning direction
and the number of turns.

Turn bolt B the same number
of turns and in the same
direction as step

If the headlight cannot be adjusted
using this procedure, take the vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer to adjust
the headlight aim.

Check the wattage of the light
bulb to be replaced. (



P.392)

■

Front

Front side marker lights (bulb
type)

Front turn signal/parking
lights (vehicles without side
turn signal lights)

Adjusting the headlight
aim

Light bulbs

You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs yourself. The diffi-
culty level of replacement
varies depending on the
bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult
to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.

For more information about
replacing other light bulbs,
contact your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb
replacement

Bulb locations

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Rear

Back-up lights

Rear turn signal lights

Rear side marker lights (bulb
type)

■

Bulbs that need to be
replaced by your Toyota
dealer



Headlights/daytime running
lights



Parking lights (vehicles with
side turn signal lights)



Front turn signal lights (vehi-
cles with side turn signal
lights)



Front side marker lights (LED
type)



LED accent lights (if
equipped)



Side turn signal lights (if
equipped)



Tail lights



Stop lights



Rear side marker lights (LED
type)



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights

■

LED light bulbs

The lights other than the front turn
signal lights/parking lights (vehicles
without side turn signal lights), front
side marker lights (bulb type), rear
turn signal lights, rear side marker
lights (bulb type) and back-up lights
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.

■

Condensation build-up on the
inside of the lens

In certain situations, such as when
driving in the rain or when washing
the vehicle, condensation may form
on the inner side of the headlight
lens and other lights. As each light
has a ventilation hole, moist air may
enter. If the ambient temperature is
low, condensation may form tempo-
rarily, but it will dissipate as the
inside of the light is warmed up. As
the condensation is due to a phe-
nomenon similar to windows fogging
in the rain, it does not indicate a
malfunction.

Contact your Toyota dealer for more
information in the following situa-
tions:

●

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

●

Water has built up inside the
headlight.

■

When replacing light bulbs



P.333

■

Front turn signal/parking
lights (vehicles without side
turn signal lights)

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Replacing light bulbs

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Rear turn signal lights and
rear side marker lights
(vehicles with blub type
rear side marker lights)

Open the trunk lid.

Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the cover and the
light assembly and pry up the
cover to disengage the claws
(indicated by a dotted line).

To prevent scratching the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a cloth, etc.

Pull the cover toward the rear
of the vehicle and remove the
cover.

Remove the 2 screws and
then remove the light assem-
bly by pulling it straight back.

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Rear side marker lights

Rear turn signal lights

Remove the light bulb.

Rear side marker lights

Rear turn signal lights

When installing the light bulb,
install it by conducting steps

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and

with the directions

reversed.

Install the light assembly and
then install the 2 screws.

Align the guide

and pin

the light assembly with the mount-
ing when installing it.

Install the cover.

■

Rear turn signal lights
(vehicles with LED type rear
side marker lights)

Open the trunk lid.

Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the cover and the
light assembly and pry up the
cover to disengage the claws
(indicated by a dotted line).

To prevent scratching the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a cloth, etc.

Pull the cover toward the rear
of the vehicle and remove the
cover.

Remove the 2 screws and
then remove the light assem-
bly by pulling it straight back.

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

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Remove the light bulb.

When installing the light bulb,
install it by conducting steps

and

with the directions

reversed.

Install the light assembly and
then install the 2 screws.

Align the guide

and pin

the light assembly with the mount-
ing when installing it.

Install the cover.

■

Back-up lights

Open the trunk lid, remove
the clips, and pull back the
cover.

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the
steps listed.

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WARNING

■

Replacing light bulbs

●

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.

●

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.

●

Fully install light bulbs and any

parts used to secure them. Fail-

ure to do so may result in heat

damage, fire, or water entering

the light unit. This may damage

the lights or cause condensa-

tion to build up on the lens.

■

To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated

and locked.

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Emergency flashers ....

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If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency

..................................

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If the vehicle is submerged

or water on the road is ris-
ing .............................

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gency

If your vehicle needs to be

towed.........................

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If you think something is

wrong ........................

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Fuel pump shut off system

..................................

349

If a warning light turns on or

a warning buzzer sounds

..................................

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If a warning message is dis-

played........................

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If you have a flat tire....

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If the engine will not start

..................................

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If you lose your keys ...

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If the electronic key does

not operate properly ..

375

If the vehicle battery is dis-

charged .....................

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If your vehicle overheats

..................................

381

If the vehicle becomes stuck

..................................

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7-1.Essential information

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.

To turn them off, press the switch
once again.

■

Emergency flashers

●

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

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the emergency flash-
ers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn
off automatically after operating
for approximately 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.)

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.



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

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.

Operating instructions

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an emer-

gency

Only in an emergency, such
as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the
normal way, stop the vehicle
using the following proce-
dure:

Stopping the vehicle

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7-1. Essential information

Whe

trouble

ises

turning the engine switch to

ACC.

Vehicles with a smart key

system: To stop the engine,

press and hold the engine

switch for 2 consecutive sec-

onds or more, or press it

briefly 3 times or more in suc-

cession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe

place by the road.

WARNING

■

If the engine has to be turned

off while driving

●

Power assist for the brakes and

steering wheel will be lost, mak-

ing the brake pedal harder to

depress and the steering wheel

heavier to turn. Decelerate as

much as possible before turning

off the engine.

●

Vehicles without a smart key

system: Never attempt to

remove the key, as doing so will

lock the steering wheel.

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7-1. Essential information



If the door can be opened,

open the door and exit the

vehicle.



If the door cannot be opened,

open the window using the

power window 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

pressure outside of the vehi-

cle 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 elec-

trical 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 wind-

shield on this vehicle.

Laminated glass cannot be shat-

tered with an emergency hammer

Tempered glass is used in the win-

dows on this vehicle.

: Contact your Toyota dealer or

aftermarket accessory manufac-

turer for further information about

an emergency hammer.

If the vehicle is sub-

merged 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 danger-

ous to remain in the vehicle,

if it is anticipated that the

vehicle will be flooded or

set adrift. Remain calm and

follow the following.

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 adrift, which may

lead to death.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

trouble

ises

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 Toy-

ota dealer or commercial

towing service, using a

wheel-lift type truck or flat-

bed truck.
Use a safety chain system

for all towing, and abide by

all state/provincial and local

laws.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious 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.

■

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 dam-

age.

●

Do not turn the engine switch

off.

There is a possibility that the

steering wheel is locked and

cannot be operated.

■

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 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 off or the key is

removed. The steering lock

mechanism is not strong

enough to hold the front wheels

straight.

●

Vehicles with a smart key sys-

tem: Do not tow the vehicle from

the rear when the engine switch

is off.

●

When raising the vehicle,

ensure adequate ground clear-

ance for towing at the opposite

end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the

vehicle could be damaged while

being towed.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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 abnor-

mal sound.



From the front

Release the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off.

(



P.163)



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the

front wheels.

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 transporta-

tion, set the parking brake and

turn the engine switch off.

NOTICE

■

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 nec-

essary to contact dealers

before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift

type truck

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck

to prevent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

n tr

ouble

ises

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.

For vehicles with a continuously
variable transmission, only the
front towing eyelets may be
used.

To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eye-
let must be installed to your
vehicle. Install the towing eyelet
using the following procedure.

Take out the wheel nut
wrench and towing eyelet.
(



365)

Remove the eyelet cover
using a flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.



Type A



Type B

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

Emergency towing (vehi-
cles with a towing eyelet)

Emergency towing proce-
dure (vehicles with a tow-
ing eyelet)

348

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.

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

Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
(



P.163)

When the shift lever cannot
be shifted:



P.155

■

While towing (vehicles with a
towing eyelet)

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 (vehicles
with a towing eyelet)

Wheel nut wrench is installed in
trunk. (



P.365)



Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear



Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually
points higher 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 missing, stumbling or
running roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one

If you think something

is wrong

If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

349

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

trouble

ises

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

Follow the procedure below to

restart the engine after the sys-

tem is activated.

Turn the engine switch to

ACC or 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.

Restarting 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.

350

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

High coolant temperature warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

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.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Red)

(Canada)

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.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is exces-
sively high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.381)

351

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

n tr

ouble

ises

■

Charging system warning light

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

■

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



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

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low



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

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The electronic continuously variable transmission control
system



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

Warning light

Details/Actions

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.

352

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

ABS warning light

■

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:



Brake Override System is malfunctioning



Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning



Drive-Start Control is operating



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



P.360)

When a buzzer does not sound:

Brake Override System is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Red/yellow)

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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