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For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

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Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

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Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.

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Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Turn the engine switch off.

Open the Fuse box cover.

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Engine compartment

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

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Driver’s side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.

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

Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.

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Check if the fuse is blown.

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

Type A, B, C, D, E:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

Type F:
Contact your Toyota dealer.



Type A



Type B



Type C



Type D



Type E



Type F

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After a fuse is replaced

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

need replacement. (

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

dealer.

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If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

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To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or

injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, 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.

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Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

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Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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

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Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
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

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Front

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Rear

Bulb locations

Headlight high beam (if
equipped)/daytime running
light

Front turn signal/parking
light

Front side marker light

Rear turn signal light

Back-up light

License plate light

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Headlight high beam (if equipped)/daytime running lights

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Pull the bulb out while press-
ing the lock release of the
connector.

Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.

Turn and secure the bulb
base.

Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.

Replacing light bulbs

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Back-up lights

Open the back door and
remove the cover.

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

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by

your Toyota dealer.

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Headlight low beams (if equipped)

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Headlight low/high beams (if equipped)

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Fog lights

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Side turn signal lights

●

Stop/tail lights

●

Rear side marker lights

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High mounted stoplight

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Outer foot lights (if equipped)

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LED light bulbs

The headlight low beams (if equipped), headlight low/high beams (if

equipped), fog lights, side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker

lights, high mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of

LEDs. If any LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have

the light replaced.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a

malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following

situations:

●

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

●

Water has built up inside the lens.

WARNING

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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. Failure to do so

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

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

■

To prevent damage or fire

●

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort

required to slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.



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.
To stop the engine, press and

hold the engine switch for 2

consecutive seconds or more,

or press it briefly 3 times or

more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop

the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-

ing procedure:

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more

or press briefly 3 times or more

WARNING

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If the engine has to be turned off while driving

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

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

Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

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

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

window switch and ensure an escape route.

●

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 vehicle and then open the door after waiting

for the rising water to enter the vehicle, and exit the vehicle.

When the outside water level exceeds half the height of the door, the door

cannot be opened from the inside due to water pressure.

■

Water level exceeds the floor

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

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

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

■

Using an emergency escape hammer

Laminated glass is used in the windshield on this vehicle. Laminated glass

cannot be shattered with an emergency hammer

Tempered glass is used in the windows on this vehicle.

: Contact your Toyota dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for fur-

ther information about an emergency hammer.

If the vehicle is submerged or water on the

road is rising

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

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

roads may be submerged or the water may be rising. It is dan-

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

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

following.

WARNING

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Caution while driving

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

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

as become flooded and set adrift, which may lead to death.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle

towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,

using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/

provincial and local laws.

WARNING

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

■

When towing the vehicle

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While towing

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

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

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

and cause serious damage.

2WD models: Be sure to transport the

vehicle with all four wheels raised off the

ground. If the vehicle is towed with the

tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain

and related parts may be damaged or an

accident may occur due to a change in

direction of the vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the

vehicle with all four wheels raised off the

ground. If the vehicle is towed with the

tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain

or related parts may be damaged, the

vehicle may fly off the truck.

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NOTICE

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

truck

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Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off.

●

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

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

vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

■

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

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

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

■

Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.) (4WD models)

Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent

causing serious damage to the transmis-

sion. (

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The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact

your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

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The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.

●

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.



From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear

wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front

wheels.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

NOTICE

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-

vent body damage.

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

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

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 hooks. 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.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

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Vehicles with front covers only:
Before using the front emer-
gency towing eyelet(s), remove
the cover(s).

Removing the clips

Installing the clips

Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing hook.

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.

Emergency towing procedure

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Part-time 4WD models:

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Type A

Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.



Type B

Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H2.

Full-time 4WD models: Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the
four-wheel drive control switch to H4F. (The center differential is
unlocked.)

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

When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

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While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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

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Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

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Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.

●

Changes in exhaust sound

●

Excessive tire squeal when cornering

●

Strange noises related to the suspension system

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Pinging or other noises related to the engine

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Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly

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Appreciable loss of power

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Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

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

●

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

If you think something is wrong

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

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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

activated.

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off system

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

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

system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

NOTICE

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Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.

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

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

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If a warning light turns on or a warning

buzzer sounds

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

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system

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



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

High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too
high



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

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P. 519)

Charging system warning light

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



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

Low engine oil pressure warning light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



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

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Malfunction indicator lamp

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

tem



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

SRS warning light

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

• The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system;
• The TRAC system;
• The active traction control system;
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The downhill assist control system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The Crawl Control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(Flashes rapidly)

Rear differential lock indicator light (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock sys-
tem



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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(Flashes rapidly)

Four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(Flashes rapidly)

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light (if
equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(Flashes rapidly)

Center differential lock indicator light (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(Flashes contin-

uously)

Multi-terrain Select indicator light (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select sys-
tem



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Power steering warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Unengaged “Park” warning light (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the transmission “Park”
mechanism.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

KDSS warning light (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in KDSS



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(Flashes)

Automatic running boards indicator light (if
equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in Automatic running boards



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Open door warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates that a door is not fully closed



Check that all the doors are closed.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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Low fuel level warning light

Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1
L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

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



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

Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control warning
light (warning buzzer)

When a buzzer sounds:
• Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
• Drive-Start Control is operating;
• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or



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.

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)
(Canada)

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

Indicates that the parking brake is engaged



Release the parking brake.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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