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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.
Connecting the jumper cables
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration. Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system — Open and close any of
the doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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■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 turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) or turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), to start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP 4
STEP 5

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 476
Back door Back door ............................... 46
Wireless remote control.......... 38
Smart key system ... ................ 26
Battery
Checking .............................. 363
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 457
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 206
Bluetooth
............................... 270
Bottle holder ............................ 309
Brakes Fluid...................................... 361
Parking brake ....................... 154 Care
Exterior ..................................332
Interior ...................................335
Seat belts ..............................336
Cargo capacity .........................204
Cargo hooks .............................323
CD changer ...............................245
CD player ..................................245
Chains .......................................206
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........116
Booster seats, installation .....120
Convertible seats, definition .............................116
Convertible seats, installation ...........................120
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 110
Infant seats, definition ...........116
Infant seats, installation.........120
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................122
Installing CRS with seat
belts ....................................124
Installing CRS with a top tether strap..........................127
Child safety Airbag precautions ................104
Battery precautions .......365, 459
Child restraint system............116
Child-protectors .......................44
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................73
Installing child restraints ........120
Moon roof precautions ............87
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Power window lock switch.......82
Power window precautions .....84
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 386
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................76
Seat belt precautions ..............74
Seat heater precautions ........ 318
Child-protectors .........................44
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 332
Interior ................................... 335
Seat belts .............................. 336
Clock ......................................... 314
Condenser ................................ 361
Console box ............................. 306
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 460
Cruise control........................... 172
Cup holders .............................. 308
Curtain shield airbags ...............97
Customizable features............. 491
Daytime running light system .................................... 166
Defogger Rear window ......................... 233
Side mirrors ........................... 233
Dimensions............................... 466 Dinghy towing .......................... 218
Display
Trip information ..................... 162
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 344
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 300
Wattage................................. 476
Doors
Door glasses ........................... 82
Door lock ..................... 26, 38, 42
Side mirrors............................. 80
Downhill assist control system .................................... 189
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 425
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture ....................... 95
Procedures............................ 134
Winter driving tips ................. 206
Electric power steering ........... 180
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 455
Emergency flasher switch ...... 410
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 422
If a warning light turns on........................................ 422
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If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 455
If the engine will not start...... 451
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................ 453
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 457
If you have a flat tire ............ 434
If you lose your keys............. 454
If you think something is wrong ................................. 418
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 463
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 411
If your vehicle overheats ...... 460
Switch ................................... 155
Engine Compartment........................ 352
Engine switch ............... 143, 147
Hood ..................................... 348
How to start the engine ........................ 143, 147
Identification number ............ 468 If the engine will not start ......451
Ignition switch................143, 147
Overheating...........................460
Engine compartment cover.....354
Engine coolant Capacity ................................472
Checking ...............................360
Preparing and checking before winter .......................206
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................156
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................470
Checking ...............................355
Preparing and checking before winter .......................206
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................358
Enhanced vehicle stability
control ....................................180
Enhanced VSC .........................180
EPS ............................................180
Event data recorder .................420
Floor mat...................................322
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................367
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Radiator.................................... 361
Radio ........................................ 239
Rear seat
Adjustment ............................. 54
Folding down second seatback............................... 57
Folding down third seatback............................... 59
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 476
Rear view monitor system...... 175
Rear window defogger............ 233
Rear window wiper.................. 171
Replacing Fuses.................................... 388
Key battery ........................... 384
Light bulbs ............................ 400
Tires ..................................... 434
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 496
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 68
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 71
Child restraint system installation .......................... 120
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 336 Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................71
How to wear your seat belt......68
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................73
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................72
Reminder light .......................425
Seat belt extenders .................73
Seat belt pretensioners ...........71
Seat heaters..............................318
Seating capacity.......................204
Seats Adjustment ........................49, 54
Adjustment precaution ......53, 62
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............120
Cleaning ................................335
Head restraints ........................65
Properly sitting in the seat .......95
Seat heaters ..........................318
Service reminder indicators ..............................159
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........150
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 453
Shift lock system .....................453
Side airbags................................97R
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WasherChecking ............................... 367
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 206
Switch............................ 169, 171
Washing and waxing ............... 332
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 198
Load limits ............................. 204
Weight ................................... 466
Wheels ...................................... 380
Window glasses ........................82
Window lock switch ...................82
Windows
Power windows .......................82
Rear window defogger .......... 233
Washer .......................... 169, 171
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 235
Windshield wipers ................... 169
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 384
Wireless remote control key ....38
WMA disc .................................. 252

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 434If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 451If the engine will not start
P. 9 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 457If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 453If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 460If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 454If you lose your keys/ wireless
remote control transmitter