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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 491
If you think something is  wrong ................................ 496
Fuel pump shut off  system .............................. 497
Event data recorder ............ 498
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning sounds...  ..... 500
If a warning message is  displayed........................... 511
If you have a flat tire............ 514
If the engine will not start .... 526
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P.................... 528
If you lose your keys ........... 529
If you cannot operate  back door opener .............. 530
If the electronic key does  not operate properly.......... 531
If the battery is  discharged ........................ 534
If your vehicle overheats ..... 537
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................. 540 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ...........  542
Fuel information..................  552
Tire information ..................  555
6-2. Customization Customizable features........  567
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .................  576
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................  578
Abbreviation list ...............  580
Alphabetical index............  582
What to do if... ..................  590
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
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If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 514)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer, differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 
     
        
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument  panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 537)
■ While driving
● When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
● When the engine oil pressure gauge does not work properly, immediately
stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer. 
     
        
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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NOTICE
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To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage. 
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. 
     
        
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions. 
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are  appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures. 
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte. 
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires. 
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires. 
     
        
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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
● Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date
with the latest service information. They are well informed about the
operations of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly
take care of it.
CAUTION
■Warning in handling of battery, oils, fuels, and fluids
● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P. 439) 
     
        
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4-2. Maintenance
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery • Maintenance-free ( P. 439)
Brake fluid • At the correct level?  ( P. 436)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? ( P. 434)
Engine oil • At the correct level? ( P. 430)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 438)
Radiator/condenser/hoses  • Not blocked with foreign matter? 
(P. 435)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 442)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended
that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of
your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.