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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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FuseAmpereCircuit
11S-HTR20 AAir conditioning system
12DOOR No.225 AMultiplex communication system
13S/ROOF30 AMoon roof
14TA I L10 A
Parking lights, license plate lights,
tail lights, front and rear side
marker lights
15PA N E L7.5 A
Seat heaters, navigation system,
emergency flashers,
electronically controlled
automatic transmission system,
glove box light, instrument panel
lights, power outlets
16ECU IG No.110 A
Center display, shift lock control
system, moon roof, multiplex
communication system, tire pres-
sure monitoring (warning) system
17ECU IG No.210 A
Anti-lock brake system, dynamic
laser cruise control system,
automatic headlight leveling
system, vehicle stability control
system, multiplex
communication system
18HTR7.5 A
Air conditioning system,
instrument panel lights, electric
cooling fan
19A/C COMP7.5 AAir conditioning system
20GAUGE No.110 ABack-up lights, navigation
system, emergency flashers
21WIP30 AWindshield wipers
22RR S/SHADE10 ARear sunshade

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approxi-
mately 3 mph (5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake systemThis 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.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
● The airbag sensor assembly
● Front airbag sensors
● The curtain shield airbag sensors
● The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
● The driver’s seat position sensor
● Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
● The front passenger occupant classification ECU
● The pressure sensor
● The belt tension sensor
● “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BA G OFF” indicator lights
● Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
● The inflators
● The warning light
● The interconnecting wiring and power sources

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 198
ABS........................................... 181
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 360
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 198
Steering switches ................. 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 93
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 97
Airbag warning light .............. 394
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 103
General airbag precautions .... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 90
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 102
Side airbag precautions.......... 97
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 93
SRS airbags ........................... 90
Alarm .......................................... 85
Antenna .................................... 217
Anti-lock brake system ........... 181
Armrest .................................... 295
Ashtrays ................................... 290
Audio input .............................. 238
Audio system Antenna ................................ 217
Audio input ........................... 238
AUX adapter ......................... 238
CD player/changer ............... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 228
Optimal use .......................... 236
Portable music player ........... 238
Radio .................................... 213
Steering switches ................. 239
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 156 Automatic light control
system ....................................156
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................416
S mode ..................................142
AUX adapter .............................238
Back-up lights Wattage .................................438
Battery Checking ...............................341
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................189
Bluetooth
®................................243
Brake Fluid ......................................338
Parking brake ........................146
Brake assist ..............................181
Break-in tips .............................125
Care Exterior ..................................312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Cargo capacity .........................184
CD player/changer ...................220
Center display ..........................154
Chains .......................................191
Child-protectors .........................42
Child restraint system Definition ...............................109
Installation .............................113
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................114
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................116
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................120
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Shift lock system ..................... 416
Shopping bag hooks ............... 299
Side airbags................................90
Side marker lightsSwitch.................................... 156
Side mirror
Adjustment .............................. 72
Mirror position memory ...........55
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................133
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................437
Storage location .................... 405
Spark plug ................................435
Specifications...........................430
Speedometer ............................ 148
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 68
Audio switches ......................239
Climate switches ...................206
Steering wheel memory .......... 55
Storage compartment ..............283
Storage feature.........................278
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................427
Sun visors.................................286
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 384
Engine switch ................133, 137
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Hazard light switch ................384
Ignition switch................133, 137
Light switches........................ 156
Power door lock switch ...........40
Power window switch ..............74
Window lock switch ................. 74
Wipers and washer switch ....160 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 379
Switch ................................... 156
Wattage................................. 438
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system ..... 83
Theft prevention labels ............. 87
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437
Tire information Glossary ................................ 447
Size ....................................... 444
Tire identification number...... 443
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 445
Tires Chains ................................... 191
Checking ............................... 345
If you have a flat tire.............. 405
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Information ............................ 442
Replacing .............................. 405
Rotating tires ......................... 345
Size ....................................... 437
Snow tires ............................. 192
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 346, 396
Tools ......................................... 405
Total load capacity .................. 188
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Trailer towing ........................ 194
TRAC ......................................... 181
Trip information ....................... 155
Trunk Extending a space ................ 300
Opener .................................... 46
Wattage................................. 438
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 438T

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Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 287
Wattage ................................ 438
Vanity mirrors .......................... 287
Vehicle identification number................................... 431
Vehicle load limits ................... 188
VSC ........................................... 181
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 393
Downshifting ......................... 143
Open door ........................... 395
Seat belt reminder ................ 396
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 395
Automatic heading light
leveling system .... .............. 395
Brake system........................ 393
Charging system .... .............. 394
Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light ........... 397
Low fuel level........................ 395
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 394
Open door ............................ 395
Seat belt reminder light ........ 396
SRS airbags ......................... 394
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 396
Vehicle stability control ......... 395
Washer Checking .............................. 344
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 189
Switch ................................... 160
Washing and waxing............... 312
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 184
Load limits ............................ 188
Weight .................................. 430 Wheels ......................................358
Window glasses ........................74
Window lock switch ...................74
Windows
Power windows .......................74
Rear window defogger ..........208
Washer ..................................160
Windshield wipers ...................160
Winter driving tips ...................189
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................36
Replacing the battery ............363
WMA disc ..................................228V
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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 393If the warning light turns on
■
Warning lights
or or
P. 3 9 3P. 394
P. 396
or
P. 3 9 5P. 396
P. 3 9 5P. 396
P. 3 9 4P. 395
P. 3 9 5P. 394
P. 3 9 4P. 397
P. 3 9 5P. 396
P. 3 9 7
Brake system warning
lightMalfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
light
Low fuel level warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightLow engine oil pressure
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
VSC warning lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Dynamic laser cruise
control master
warning