Toyota RAV4 (2024 year). Manual in english

449

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises

■

ABS warning light

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

■

PCS 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

(Red)

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes or illuminates)

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

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



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



P.237, 459)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehi-
cle Stability Control) system is disabled, the
PCS warning light will illuminate.



P.249

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Stop & Start cancel indicator

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist)



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



P.260)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start sys-
tem



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intuitive parking
assist function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.



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



P.283, 457)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises

■

PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Slip indicator light

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking
Support Brake) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.



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



P.298, 457)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear
Cross Traffic Alert) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar
sensor is covered with dirt, etc. (



P.276)



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



P.457)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped);



The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;



The TRAC system;



The hill-start assist control system; or



The downhill assist control system (if
equipped)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Parking brake indicator

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-information display.

When a buzzer does not sound:

Brake Override System is operating



Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)
(Flashes)

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



Operate the parking brake switch once
again.

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

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer

)

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently 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

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute:

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Toyota
dealer.

When the light comes on:

Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes



Flat tire



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



P.455)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately
2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fas-
ten their seat belts



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

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time
after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights

(warning

buzzer

)

: These lights illuminate on the multi-information display.

: 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
unfastened, 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.

■

Warning buzzer

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

■

Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection 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 pas-
senger, and the warning light may
not operate properly.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors
the airbag sensor assembly, front
impact sensors, side impact sensors
(front door), side impact sensors
(front), driver’s seat position sen-

sor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch,
front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system (ECU and sensors),
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-
senger’s seat belt buckle switch,
driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front
passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
and force limiter, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources.
(



P.34)

■

If the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several
driving trips.

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

Warning light

Details/Actions

(if equipped)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat
belts



Fasten the seat belt.

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tro

le a

ris

■

Electric power steering system

warning light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes

insufficient or the voltage temporar-

ily drops, the electric power steering

system warning light may come on

and the warning buzzer may sound.

■

When the tire pressure warning

light comes on (vehicles with

tire pressure warning system)

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is

punctured.
If a tire is punctured:



P.461

If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch to OFF then

turn it to ON. Check if the tire pres-

sure warning light comes on or

blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 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.



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. (



P.409)

■

The tire pressure warning light

may come on due to natural

causes (vehicles with tire pres-

sure 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 tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the

tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a

compact spare tire (vehicles

with tire pressure warning sys-

tem)

The compact spare tire is not

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing 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 standard tire and adjust the

tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-

sure warning light will go off after a

few minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pres-

sure warning system may not

function properly



P.407

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or

a warning buzzer sounds

when a warning message is

shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

Check and follow the message

shown on the multi-information

display.
Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

: Warning lights illuminate in red

or yellow and the warning

buzzer beeps once or sounds

continuously.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

■

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 oper-

ations of the steering wheel

become extremely heavy.

If the steering wheel becomes

heavier than usual when operat-

ing, hold firmly and operate using

more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning

light comes on (vehicles with

tire pressure warning system)

Be sure to observe the following

precautions. Failure to do so

could cause a loss of vehicle con-

trol 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 infla-

tion pressure 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 dete-

riorate, you could lose control of

the steering wheel or the

brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air

leakage should occur (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The tire pressure warning system

may not activate immediately.

■

Maintenance of the tires

(vehicles with tire pressure

warning system)

Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire

inflation pressure label (tire and

load information label). (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size

than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load infor-

mation label], you should deter-

mine 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 sys-

tem) 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 pres-

sure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your

tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pres-

sure. 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 vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.
Please note that the TPMS (tire

pressure warning system) is not a

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s

responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-infla-

tion has not reached the level to

trigger illumination of the TPMS

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light).

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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le a

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■

Warning messages

The warning messages explained

below may differ from the actual

messages according to operation

conditions and vehicle specifica-

tions.

■

If a message about an operation

is shown

●

If a message about an operation

of the accelerator pedal or brake

pedal is shown

• A warning message about an

operation of the brake pedal may

be shown while the driving assist

WARNING

Your vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly.

The TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pres-

sure 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 con-

tinue upon subsequent vehicle

start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tion exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the sys-

tem may not be able to detect or

signal low tire pressure as

intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-

tem) malfunctions may occur for a

variety 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 pressure

warning system) malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow

the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) to continue to function

properly.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure

warning system operates

properly (vehicles with tire

pressure warning system)

Do not install tires with different

specifications or makers, as the

tire pressure warning system may

not operate properly.

If a warning message

is displayed

The multi-information dis-

play shows warnings of sys-

tem malfunctions,

incorrectly performed oper-

ations, and messages that

indicate a need for mainte-

nance. When a message is

shown, perform the correc-

tion procedure appropriate

to the message.

If a warning message is dis-

played again after the appro-

priate actions have been

performed, contact your

Toyota dealer.

458

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

systems such as PCS (Pre-Colli-
sion system) or the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed
range is operating. If a warning
message is shown, be sure to
decelerate the vehicle or follow
the instruction shown on the multi-
information display.

• A warning message is shown

when Brake Override System
operates. (



P.180)

• A warning message is shown

when Drive-Start Control or Park-
ing Support Brake (if equipped)
(



P.184, 294) operates. Follow

the instructions on the multi-infor-
mation display.

●

If a message about an operation
of the engine switch is shown (if
equipped)

An instruction for operation of the
engine switch is shown when the
incorrect procedure for starting the
engine is performed or the engine
switch is operated incorrectly. Fol-
low the instructions shown on the
multi-information display to operate
the engine switch again.

●

If a message about a shift lever
operation is shown

To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift
lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, fol-
low the instruction of the message
and shift the shift lever.

●

If a message or image about an
open/close state of a part or
replenishment of a consumable is
shown

Confirm the part indicated by the
multi-information display or a warn-
ing light, and then perform the cop-
ing method such as closing the
open door or replenishing a con-

sumable.

■

If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed

●

If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction”
• “Engine Coolant Temp High”

(



P.478)

●

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

• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Braking Power Low”

■

If “Shift to P when Parked” is
shown (if equipped)

Message is displayed when the
driver’s door is opened without turn-
ing the engine switch to 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 shown (if equipped)

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.

Next time when starting the engine,
increase the engine speed slightly
and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the
battery.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises

■

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.398) This message may be

displayed if the vehicle is stopped
on a slope. Move the vehicle to a
level surface and check if the mes-
sage disappears.

■

If “Maintenance Required
Soon” is shown

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

should

be performed soon.

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

If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the
maintenance is performed.
(



P.386)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your
vehicle.

■

If “Maintenance Required Visit
Your Dealer” is shown

Indicates that all maintenance is
required to correspond to the driven
distance on the maintenance sched-
ule

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

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



P.386)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your

vehicle.

■

If “Engine Maintenance
Required Visit Your Dealer” is
shown

The engine or an engine component
is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

■

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

The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in
the message is resolved. (



P.237,

447)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range

: If equipped

■

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

The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in
the message is resolved. (



P.237,

447)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range

■

If “Radar Cruise Control
Unavailable See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown

The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range system is sus-
pended temporarily or until the prob-
lem shown in the message is
resolved. (causes and coping meth-
ods:



P.237)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control
Unavailable” is shown

The dynamic radar cruise control

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

with full-speed range system cannot

be used temporarily. Use the sys-

tem when it becomes available

again.

■

Warning buzzer



P.454

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or

a warning buzzer sounds

when a warning message is

shown on the multi-informa-

tion display



P.455

NOTICE

■

“High Power Consumption

Partial Limit On AC/Heater

Operation” is frequently

shown

There is a possible malfunction

relating to the charging system or

the battery may be deteriorating.

Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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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.438)



For vehicles with power back door: Turn off the power back door

system. (



P.138)

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.404

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

462

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Jack

Tool bag

Spare tire

Jack handle

Wheel nut wrench

Jack handle

Wheel nut wrench

Towing eyelet

(if equipped)

: Except for models made in Japan

: For models made in Japan

: The country of production is written on the Certification Regulation Label.

(



P.485)

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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Open the deck board

(



P.354).

Take out the jack.

Do not touch the threaded portion

of the jack as it is greased.

Take out the tool bag.

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Improper use of the tire jack may

cause the vehicle to suddenly fall

off the jack, leading to death or

serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any

purpose other than replacing

tires or installing and removing

tire chains.

●

The equipped jack can only be

used with your vehicle. Do not

use it with other vehicles.

●

And do not use jacks from other

vehicles with your vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack

point.

●

Do not put any part of your body

under the vehicle while it is sup-

ported by the jack.

●

Do not start the engine or drive

the vehicle while the vehicle is

supported by the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while

someone is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not

put an object on or under the

jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a

height greater than that required

to replace the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is neces-

sary to get under the vehicle.

●

Stop the vehicle on firm, flat and

level ground, firmly set the park-

ing brake and shift the shift

lever to P. Block the wheel diag-

onally opposite to the one being

changed if necessary.

●

When lowering the vehicle,

make sure that there is no-one

near the vehicle. If there are

people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack

Taking out the tool bag

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Take out the jack holder.

Loosen the center fastener

that secures the spare tire.

Chock the tires.

For vehicles with full wheel

ornament: Remove the wheel

ornament using the wrench.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of

the wrench with a rag.

Taking out the spare tire

WARNING

■

When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or

other body parts between the

spare tire and the body of the

vehicle.

Replacing a flat tire

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Front left-

hand side

Behind the rear right-

hand side tire

Front right-

hand side

Behind the rear left-

hand side tire

Rear left-

hand side

In front of the front

right-hand side tire

Rear right-

hand side

In front of the front

left-hand side tire

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises

Slightly loosen the wheel
nuts (one turn).

Turn the tire jack portion

by hand until the notch of the
jack is in contact with the jack
point.

After removing the jack from the

jack holder, turn the jack portion

in the opposite direction to lower
the jack, and then adjust the jack
set position.

The jack point guides are located
under the rocker panel. They indi-
cate the jack point positions.

Assemble the jack handle
and the wheel nut wrench as
shown in the illustration.



Except for models made in

Japan

: The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-
tion Label. (



P.485)



For models made in Japan

: The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-
tion Label. (



P.485)

Raise the vehicle until the tire
is slightly raised off the
ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts
and the tire.

When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

scratching the wheel surface.

Remove any dirt or foreign

matter from the wheel con-

tact surface.

If foreign matter is on the wheel

contact surface, the wheel nuts

may loosen while the vehicle is in

motion, causing the tire to come off.

Install the spare tire and

loosely tighten each wheel

nut by hand by approximately

the same amount.

When replacing a steel wheel with

WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Do not touch the disc wheels or

the area around the brakes

immediately after the vehicle

has been driven.

After the vehicle has been

driven the disc wheels and the

area around the brakes will be

extremely hot. Touching these

areas with hands, feet or other

body parts while changing a tire,

etc. may result in burns.

●

Failure to follow these precau-

tions could cause the wheel

nuts to loosen and the tire to fall

off, resulting in death or serious

injury.

• After replacing a tire, check the

tightening torque as soon as

possible.

Wheel nut torque: 76 ft•lbf (103

N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

• Do not attach a heavily dam-

aged wheel ornament, as it may

fly off the wheel while the vehi-

cle is moving.

• When installing a tire, only use

wheel nuts that have been spe-

cifically designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or defor-

mations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the

wheel, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts,

be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward.

●

For vehicles with power back

door: In cases such as when

replacing tires, make sure to

turn off the power back door

system (



P.138). Failure to do

so may cause the back door to

operate unintentionally if the

power back door switch is acci-

dentally touched, resulting in

hands and fingers being caught

and injured.

Installing the spare tire

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises

a steel wheel, tighten the nuts until

the tapered portion (

) comes into

loose contact with the disc wheel

seat (

When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel, tighten the
wheel nuts until the tapered portion

(

) comes into loose contact with

the disc wheel seat (

When replacing an aluminum wheel
with an aluminum wheel, turn the

wheel nuts until the washers (

)

come into contact with the disc

wheel (

Lower the vehicle.

Securely tighten the wheel
nuts two or three times in the
order shown in the illustration
using a wheel nut wrench.

Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

For vehicles with full wheel
ornament: When reinstalling
an original wheel, reinstall

the wheel ornament

Align the cutout of the wheel orna-
ment with the valve stem as shown.

: The wheel ornament cannot be

468

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

installed on the compact spare

tire.

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and

all tools.

■

The compact spare tire

●

The compact spare tire is identi-

fied by the label “TEMPORARY

USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.

Use the compact spare tire tem-

porarily, and only in an emer-

gency.

●

Make sure to check the tire infla-

tion pressure of the compact

spare tire. (



P.491)

■

When using the compact spare

tire

As the compact spare tire is not

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter (if

equipped), low inflation pressure of

the spare tire will not be indicated by

the tire pressure warning system.

Also, if you replace the compact

spare tire after the tire pressure

warning light comes on, the light

remains on.

■

When the compact spare tire is

attached

The vehicle height may become

lower when driving with the compact

spare tire compared to when driving

with standard tires.

■

If you have a flat front tire on a

road covered with snow or ice

Install the compact spare tire on one

of the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Perform the following steps and fit

tire chains to the front tires:

Replace a rear tire with the com-

pact spare tire.

Replace the flat front tire with the

tire removed from the rear of the

vehicle.

Fit tire chains to the front tires.

■

When stowing the jack

Before storing the jack, adjust the

height of the jack to match the

shape of the jack holder.
The storage direction of the jack dif-

fers depending on the type, so make

sure to store the jack in the correct

direction.
Except for models made in Japan

For models made in Japan

: The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regulation

Label. (



P.485)

WARNING

■

When using the compact

spare tire

●

Remember that the compact

spare tire provided is specifi-

cally designed for use with your

vehicle. Do not use your com-

pact spare tire on another vehi-

cle.

●

Do not use more than one com-

pact spare tire simultaneously.

●

Replace the compact spare tire

with a standard tire as soon as

possible.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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WARNING

●

Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

■

When the compact spare tire

is attached

The vehicle speed may not be

correctly detected, and the follow-

ing systems may not operate cor-

rectly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC/Trailer Sway Control
• TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• EPS
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Tire pressure warning system (if

equipped)

• AHB (Automatic High Beam)
• BSM (if equipped)
• RCTA (if equipped)
• PKSB (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if

equipped)

• Downhill assist control system

(if equipped)

• Rear view monitor system (if

equipped)

• Panoramic view monitor (if

equipped)

• Toyota parking assist monitor (if

equipped)

• Navigation system (if equipped)

Also, not only can the following

systems not be utilized fully, but

they may actually negatively

affect the drive-train components:
• Dynamic Torque Control AWD

system (if equipped)

• Dynamic Torque Vectoring

AWD system (if equipped)

■

Speed limit when using the

compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess

of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a com-

pact spare tire is installed on the

vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not

designed for driving at high

speeds. Failure to observe this

precaution may lead to an acci-

dent causing death or serious

injury.

■

After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the

tools and jack are securely in

place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of personal

injury during a collision or sudden

braking.

NOTICE

■

Be careful when driving over

bumps with the compact

spare tire installed on the

vehicle

The vehicle height may become

lower when driving with the com-

pact spare tire compared to when

driving with standard tires. Be

careful when driving over uneven

road surfaces.

470

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

One of the following may be the

cause of the problem:



There may not be sufficient

fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.



The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine again

following correct starting pro-

cedures. (



P.203, 204)



There may be a malfunction

in the engine immobilizer sys-

tem. (



P.70)

One of the following may be the

cause of the problem:



The battery may be dis-

charged. (



P.474)

NOTICE

■

Driving with tire chains and

the compact spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the com-

pact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehi-

cle body and adversely affect driv-

ing performance.

■

When replacing the tires

(vehicles with tire pressure

warning system)

When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter,

contact your Toyota dealer as the

tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter may be damaged if not

handled correctly.

If the engine will not

start

If the engine will not start

even though correct start-

ing procedures are being

followed (



P.203, 204), con-

sider each of the following

points:

The engine will not start

even though the starter

motor operates normally

The starter motor turns

over slowly, the interior

lights and headlights are

dim, or the horn does not

sound or sounds at a low

volume

471

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises



The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded.

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



P.471)

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



The battery may be dis-
charged. (



P.474)



One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected.

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

When the engine does not start,
the following steps can be used

as an interim measure to start
the engine if the engine switch is
functioning normally:

Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. (



P.213)

Parking brake indicator will come
on.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Turn the engine switch to
ACC.

Press and hold the engine
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal firmly.

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

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

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

Emergency start function
(vehicles with smart key
system)

472

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

When the electronic key does

not work properly

●

Make sure that the smart key sys-

tem has not been deactivated in

the customization setting. If it is

off, turn the function on.

(Customizable features:



P.514)

●

Check if battery-saving mode is

set. If it is set, cancel the function.

(



P.141)

●

The electronic key function may

have stopped. (



P.141)

If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be

made by your Toyota dealer

using the other key and the

key number stamped on

your key number plate.

Keep the plate in a safe

place such as your wallet,

not in the vehicle.

NOTICE

■

When an electronic key is lost

(if equipped)

If the electronic key remains lost,

the risk of vehicle theft increases

significantly. Visit your Toyota

dealer immediately with all

remaining electronic keys that

were provided with your vehicle.

If the electronic key

does not operate prop-

erly (vehicles with

smart key system)

If communication between

the electronic key and vehi-

cle is interrupted (



P.141)

or the electronic key cannot

be used because the battery

is depleted, the smart key

system and wireless remote

control cannot be used. In

such cases, the doors can

be opened and the engine

can be started by following

the procedure below.

NOTICE

■

In case of a smart key system

malfunction, or other key

related problems

Take your vehicle with all the

electronic keys provided with your

vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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Use the mechanical key

(



P.118) in order to perform the

following operations.

Locks all the doors

Unlocks the door

Turning the key rearward unlocks

the driver’s door. Turning the key

once again within 5 seconds

unlocks the other doors.

■

Key linked functions

Closes the windows and the
moon roof

or panoramic moon

roof

(turn and hold)

Opens the windows and the
moon roof

or panoramic moon

roof

(turn and hold)

:If equipped

:These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

Ensure that the shift lever is

in P and depress the brake

pedal.

Touch the Toyota emblem

side of the electronic key to

the engine switch.

When the electronic key is

detected, a buzzer sounds and the

engine switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is

deactivated in customization set-

ting, the engine switch will turn to

ACC.

Locking and unlocking

the doors

WARNING

■

When using the mechanical

key and operating the power

windows or the moon roof (if

equipped) or panoramic

moon roof (if equipped)

Operate the power window or the

moon roof or panoramic moon

roof after checking to make sure

that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their

body parts caught in the window

or the moon roof or panoramic

moon roof. Also, do not allow chil-

dren to operate the mechanical

key. It is possible for children and

other passengers to get caught in

the power window or the moon

roof or panoramic moon roof.

Starting the engine

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Firmly depress the brake

pedal and check that

displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.

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

■

Stopping the engine

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

■

Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a tempo-
rary measure, it is recommended
that the electronic key battery be
replaced immediately when the bat-
tery is depleted. (



P.424)

■

Alarm (if equipped) (for Canada)

Using the mechanical key to lock
the doors will not set the alarm sys-
tem.

If a door is unlocked using the
mechanical key when the alarm sys-
tem is set, the alarm may be trig-
gered.

■

Changing engine switch modes

Release the brake pedal and press
the engine switch in step

above.

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



P.207)

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

Vehicles with alarm system:
Confirm that the electronic
key is being carried.

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

Open the hood. (

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to

on your vehicle and

connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to

the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to

If the vehicle battery

is discharged

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

Restarting the engine

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises

on the second vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of

the negative cable to

Use jumper cables that can reach the specified terminals and connecting
point.

Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)

Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Metallic point shown in the illustration

Start the engine of the sec-
ond vehicle. Increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your
vehicle.

Vehicles without smart key
system: Maintain the engine
speed of the second vehicle
and start the engine of your
vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem: Maintain the engine
speed of the second vehicle
and start the engine of your

vehicle by turning the engine
switch to ON.

Once the vehicle’s engine
has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which
they were connected.

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

■

Starting the engine when the
battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by
push-starting.

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

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

476

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

stopped.

(Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
Except when the engine is stopped
due to the Stop & Start system)

●

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

■

When the battery is removed or
discharged

●

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

●

Some systems may require initial-
ization. (



P.522)

■

When removing the battery ter-
minals

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

■

Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery
will discharge gradually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to nat-
ural discharge and the draining
effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long
time, the battery may discharge,
and the engine may be unable to
start. (The battery recharges auto-
matically during driving.)

■

When recharging or replacing
the battery (vehicles without
smart key start system)

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

■

When recharging or replacing
the battery (vehicles with smart
key system)

●

In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the

smart key system when the bat-
tery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors.

●

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

●

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

■

When the battery is removed or
discharged (vehicles with Stop
& Start system)

The Stop & Start system may not
automatically stop the engine for up
to an hour.

■

When replacing the battery

●

Vehicles with Stop & Start system:

Use a genuine battery specifically
designed for use with the Stop &
Start system or a battery with equiv-
alent specifications to a genuine
battery. If an unsupported battery is
used, Stop & Start system functions
may be restricted to protect the bat-
tery. Also, battery performance may
decrease and the engine may not
be able to restart. Contact your
Toyota dealer for details.

●

Use a battery that conforms to
European regulations.

Type A:

Use a battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN3), 20
hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-
alent (65Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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(603A) or greater.
Type B:
Use a battery that the case size is

same as the previous one (LN2), 20

hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-

alent (60Ah) or greater, and perfor-

mance rating (CCA) is equivalent

(360A) or greater.
Type C:
Use a battery that the case size is

same as the previous one (LN2), 20

hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-

alent (60Ah) or greater, and perfor-

mance rating (CCA) is equivalent

(563A) or greater.

• If the sizes differ, the battery can-

not be properly secured.

• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,

even if the time period where the

vehicle is not used is a short time,

the battery may discharge and

engine may not be able to start.

For details, consult your Toyota

dealer.

WARNING

■

When removing the battery

terminals

Always remove the negative (-)

terminal first. If the positive (+) ter-

minal contacts any metal in the

surrounding area when the posi-

tive (+) terminal is removed, a

spark may occur, leading to a fire

in addition to electrical shocks

and death or serious injury.

■

Avoiding battery fires or

explosions

Observe the following precautions

to prevent accidentally igniting the

flammable gas that may be emit-

ted from the battery:

●

Make sure each jumper cable is

connected to the correct termi-

nal and that it is not unintention-

ally in contact with any other

than the intended terminal.

●

Do not allow the other end of

the jumper cable connected to

the “+” terminal to come into

contact with any other parts or

metal surfaces in the area, such

as brackets or unpainted metal.

●

Do not allow the + and - clamps

of the jumper cables to come

into contact with each other.

●

Do not smoke, use matches,

cigarette lighters or allow open

flame near the battery.

■

Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous

and corrosive acidic electrolyte,

while related parts contain lead

and lead compounds. Observe

the following precautions when

handling the battery:

●

When working with the battery,

always wear safety glasses and

take care not to allow any bat-

tery fluids (acid) to come into

contact with skin, clothing or the

vehicle body.

●

Do not lean over the battery.

●

In the event that battery fluid

comes into contact with the skin

or eyes, immediately wash the

affected area with water and

seek medical attention.

Place a wet sponge or cloth

over the affected area until

medical attention can be

received.

●

Always wash your hands after

handling the battery support,

terminals, and other battery-

related parts.

●

Do not allow children near the

battery.

■

When replacing the battery

For information regarding battery

replacement, contact your Toyota

dealer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Stop the vehicle in a safe

place and turn off the air con-

ditioning system, and then

stop the engine.

If you see steam:

Carefully lift the hood after

the steam subsides.

If you do not see steam:

Carefully lift the hood.

NOTICE

■

When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper

cables, ensure that they do not

become entangled in the cooling

fan or engine drive belt.

■

When connecting jumper

cables

Make sure to connect jumper

cables to the specified terminals

and connecting point. Failure to

do so may adversely affect the

electronic devices or damage to

them.

If your vehicle over-

heats

The following may indicate

that your vehicle is over-

heating.



The engine coolant tem-

perature gauge (



P.83, 88)

shows the red zone or a

loss of engine power is

experienced. (For example,

the vehicle speed does not

increase.)



“Engine Coolant Temp High

Stop in a Safe Place See

Owner’s Manual” is shown

on the multi-information dis-

play.



Steam comes out from

under the hood.

Correction procedures

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

ouble

rises

After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.

Radiator

Cooling fan

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

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

Reservoir

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
If water was added in an emer-
gency, have the vehicle inspected

at your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

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

The fan operates when the air con-
ditioning system is turned on imme-
diately after a cold start. Confirm
that the fan is operating by check-
ing the fan sound and air flow. If it is
difficult to check these, turn the air
conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fan may not oper-
ate in freezing temperatures.)

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

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

If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your
Toyota dealer.

If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

nearest Toyota dealer.

Stop the engine. Set the

parking brake and shift the

shift lever to P.

Remove the mud, snow or

sand from around the stuck

tire.

Place wood, stones or some

other material to help provide

traction under the tires.

Restart the engine.

Shift the shift lever to D or R

and release the parking

brake. Then, while exercising

caution, depress the acceler-

ator pedal.

■

When it is difficult to free the

vehicle

Press

to turn off TRAC.

(



P.320)

WARNING

■

When inspecting under the

hood of your vehicle

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may result in seri-

ous injury such as burns.

●

If steam is seen coming from

under the hood, do not open the

hood until the steam has sub-

sided. The engine compart-

ment may be very hot.

●

Keep hands and clothing (espe-

cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)

away from the fan and belts.

Failure to do so may cause the

hands or clothing to be caught,

resulting in serious injury.

●

Do not loosen the coolant reser-

voir cap while the engine and

radiator are hot. High tempera-

ture steam or coolant could

spray out.

NOTICE

■

When adding engine coolant

Add coolant slowly after the

engine has cooled down suffi-

ciently. Adding cool coolant to a

hot engine too quickly can cause

damage to the engine.

■

To prevent damage to the

cooling system

Observe the following precau-

tions:

●

Avoid contaminating the coolant

with foreign matter (such as

sand or dust etc.).

●

Do not use any coolant additive.

If the vehicle becomes

stuck

Carry out the following pro-

cedures if the tires spin or

the vehicle becomes stuck

in mud, dirt or snow:

Recovering procedure

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