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When trouble arises
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5−1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the followin g symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
nVisible symptoms
lFluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond
itioning after use is normal.)
lFlat−looking tires or uneven tire wear
lEngine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
lEngine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than nor−
mal
lVoltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
n
Audible symptoms
l
Changes in exhaust sound
lExcessive tire squeal when cornering
l
Strange noises related to the suspension system
l
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
nOperational symptoms
l
Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
l
Appreciable loss of power
lVehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
l
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
l
Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
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nResetting the tire pressure warning data
After adjusting the tire inflation pressure, be sure to initialize the data.
(P. 393)
If the message remains on, the system may have malfunctioned. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
nWarning messages in the cruise control mode
In the following instances, there is a possibility that the approach warning will
not illuminate even when vehicle−to−vehicle distance is closing.
lWhen the speed of the vehicle ahead matches or exceeds your vehicle’s
speed.
lWhen the vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed.
lImmediately after the cruise control speed has been set.
l
At the instant the accelerator is applied.
NOTICE
nEngine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.
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Vehicle specifications
6−3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initialize Reference
Engine oil mainte−
nance dataAfter changing engine oil P. 380
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla−
tion pressures.
When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
When changing the tire size.
P. 393
The following items must be init ialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is
reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.
