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NOTICE
Continue driving with the warning
message on may result in damage of
the automatic transmission.
(f) (U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil. The message is
a prior notice.
Toyota recommends that the engine oil
be changed as soon as possible.
If the driving distance after the previous
oil change reaches 7200 km (4500 miles),
the message appears for about 15 sec-
onds, the master warning light comes on,
and a warning tone also sounds.
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after the engine oil change. See
following “Resetting the engine oil
maintenance data”. (g)
(U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil.
Change the engine oil as soon as pos-
sible.
If the driving distance after the previous
oil change reaches 8000 km (5000 miles),
the message appears, the master warning
light comes on, and a warning tone also
sounds. The message stays on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after the engine oil change. See
“Resetting the engine oil maintenance
data” below for the procedure to reset the
system.
Resetting the engine oil maintenance
data
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after replacement of the engine oil.
Reset the data by the following procedure: 1. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position with the trip meter A
reading shown. (For details, see
“Odometer and two trip meters” on
page 186 in this Section.) 2. Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position while holding down the trip
meter reset knob.
Hold down the knob for at least 5
seconds. The information display indicates
“MAINT REQD RESET MODE
COMPLETE”, the master warning light
comes on and the tone sounds.
If the system fails to reset, perform the
above procedure again.
(h)
This message appears when the washer
fluid level becomes very low.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
The message appears the master warning
light comes on and a warning tone also
sounds.
If the message appears, fill the washer
tank as soon as possible. For instruc-
tions, see “Adding washer fluid” on
page 567 in Section 7 3.
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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(l)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
(m)Adjust tire inflation pressure. If the warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute,
contact Toyota dealer.
(n)Stop and check.
(o)Read a warning message on multi −information display.
(p)Add washer fluid.
(q)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.
(r)Parking brake reminder buzzerRelease parking brake.
(s)Four −wheel drive system warning
buzzerShift the transfer mode correctly.
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If the light comes on, stop your vehicle in
a safe place as soon as possible and
check that the tire inflation pressure of all
four tires is as specified on the tire and
loading information label. (See “Checking
tire inflation pressure” on page 553 in
Section 7−2.) The light should go off
several minutes after the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted.
If the warning light comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute, the tire pressure warning
system may be malfunctioning. Contact
your Toyota dealer.
For details, see “Tire pressure warning
system” on page 254 in Section 1 −7.
(n) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem- perature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P”. With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning
light on may damage the automatic
transmission.
(o) Master Warning Light
If the master warning light comes on, a
message appears on the multi −information
display. Depending on the conditions a
warning tone may sound. (See “—Warning
messages” on page 193 in this Section for
instructions.)
(p) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 567 in
Section 7 −3.)
The light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position and
will go off after a few seconds.
(q) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the engine switch in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. (r) Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer
The buzzer acts once when the parking
brake is not completely released at the
vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking
brake fully.
(s) Four wheel Drive System Warning
Buzzer (four wheel drive models)
This buzzer reminds you that the transfer
mode is not selected correctly.
If the buzzer sounds when you shift the
transfer from “2WD” to “4H”, “4H” to
“2WD”, “4L” to “4H”, “4H” to “4L”, or “4L”
to “2WD” mode, follow the instructions in
“Four −wheel drive system” on page 240 in
Section 1 −7.
(t) Open Moon Roof Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to close
the moon roof when you turn the engine
switch off and open the driver ’s door.
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CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
Vehicles without multi−information dis-
play—
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors. The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on.
The following service reminder indica-
tors go off after a few seconds:
Engine oil replacement reminder light
“ABS” warning light
“RSCA OFF” indicator light
“VSC OFF” indicator light
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
Slip indicator light
Low windshield washer fluid level warn-
ing light
The SRS warning light goes off after
about 6 seconds.
Vehicles with multi −information display—
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors. The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on.
The following service reminder indica-
tors go off after a few seconds:
“ABS” warning light
“RSCA OFF” indicator light
“VSC OFF” indicator light
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
Slip indicator light
The SRS warning light goes off after
about 6 seconds. If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in “ON” position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
S: “S” mode driving
+: Upshift range
: Downshift range
Automatic transmission (floor shift type)
5 speed models
XS17002a
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed. (The engine switch
must be in “ON” position.)
Shift normally.
To select “S” or “D”, lean the
selector lever leftward or rightward.
Selector lever
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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in “ON” position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
S: “S” mode driving
+: Upshift range
: Downshift range
6 speed models
XS17002a
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed. (The engine switch
must be in “ON” position)
Shift normally.
To select “S” or “D”, lean the
selector lever leftward or
rightward.
Selector lever
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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in “ON” position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
S: “S” mode driving
+: Upshift range
: Downshift range
Automatic transmission (column shift type)
5 speed models
XS17026a
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed. (The engine switch
must be in “ON” position.)
Shift normally.
To select “S” or “D”, pull the
lever toward you and shift
down. Shift the lever up and
push outward.
Selector lever
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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in “ON” position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
S: “S” mode driving
+: Upshift range
: Downshift range
6 speed models
XS17026a
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed. (The engine switch
must be in “ON” position)
Shift normally. To select “S” or “D”, pull the
lever toward you and shift
down. Shift the lever up and
push outward.
Selector lever