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Maintenance and care
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 necessary.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
OFF.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 360) for details about which fuse to check.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
Fuse box cover
Fuse block
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
2 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
3 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse

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4 RR FOG
10 A No circuit
5 FR DEF 15 A No circuit
6 AM2 7.5 A Starting system
7 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
8 MAYDAY/TEL 7.5 A No circuit
9 E-ACM 10 A No circuit
10 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system
11 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
12 IG2 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system, “GAUGE
NO.2” and “IGN” fuses
13 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
14 DOME 10 AGauges and meters, vanity lights,
trunk light, engine switch light, door
courtesy lights, interior light, per-
sonal lights, clock, smart key sys-
tem
15 ECU-B NO.1 10 A Wireless remote control system,
front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system, main body ECU,
vehicle stability control system
16 RADIO NO.1 15 A Audio system, navigation system
17 DOOR NO.1 25 A Main body ECU
18 AMP 25 A Audio system
19 EFI MAIN 30 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system, “EFI NO.2”, and “EFI
NO.3” fuses
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 438)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover. (3.5 L V6 [2GR-FE]
engine only)
 P. 3 1 8
■ Bulb locations
Headlight high beam
Headlight low beam
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker light

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5-1. Essential information .... 374If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 374
If you think something is wrong ......................... 377
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 378
Event data recorder ......... 379 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .................... 381
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ...................... 381
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) .......................... 391
If you have a flat tire......... 400
If the engine will not start ................................ 411
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) ................. 413
If you lose your keys ........ 414
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) .......................... 415
If the battery is discharged ..................... 417
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 421
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 424

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehic le's rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (P. 375)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rearAutomatic transmission: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Manual transmissions: We rec-
ommend to use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to “ACC”
position and shift the shift lever to
N.
Using a flat bed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
■ To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle (manual transmission)
Do not tow the vehicle when the engine switch is in “LOCK” position or key
removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor