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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stow the jack and all tools securely, and replace all the cov-
ers.
■When reinstalling the wheel or
nament (vehicles with 16-inch
wheels)
■After completing the tire change (vehicles with a tire pressure
warning system)
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 367)
■After repairing the flat tire (veh icles with aluminum wheels and a
steel wheel for the spare)
Be sure to reinstall the plastic rings to the wheel nuts before stowing the
spare tire. If the steel wheel is st owed without reinstalling the plastic
rings to the wheel nuts, the spare tire carrier may produce abnormal
noise when the vehicle is moving.
STEP 10
Align the cutout of the wheel ornament
with the valve stem as shown.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
4WD models: Activate four-wheel drive lock mode. ( P. 192)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully
depress the accelerator pedal to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC if these functions are ham-
pering your attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 182)
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STEP 2
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Without spare tire
*2: 215/70R16 tires
*3: 225/65R17 tires
*4: 235/55R18 tires
*5: With spare tire cover
*6: Unladen vehicle
*7: With third seats
*8: With towing package
Towing capacity
(Trailer weight + cargo)
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
1500 lb. (680 kg)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine 2000 lb. (905 kg)
3500 lb. (1585 kg)*
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How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
*: With towing package
Capacity (Reference) 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
7.2 qt. (6.8 L, 6.0 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
9.4 qt. (8.9 L, 7.8 Imp. qt.)
9.8 qt. (9.3 L, 8.2 Imp. qt.)*
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 330
Interior .................................. 333
Seat belts ............................. 334
Cargo capacity ........................ 204
Cargo hooks ............................ 323
CD changer .............................. 245
CD player ................................. 245
Chains ...................................... 206
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 117
Booster seats, installation .... 121
Convertible seats, definition............................. 117
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 121
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 111
Infant seats, definition .......... 117
Infant seats, installation ........ 121
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................. 123
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 125
Installing CRS with a top tether strap ......................... 128
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 105
Battery precautions ...... 362, 455
Child restraint system ........... 117
Child-protectors ...................... 44
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 72
Installing child restraints ....... 121
Moon roof precautions............ 87 Power window lock switch.......81
Power window precautions .....83
Removed key battery
precautions .........................382
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............73
Seat heater precautions ........318
Child-protectors .........................44
Cleaning Exterior ..................................330
Interior ...................................333
Seat belts ..............................334
Clock .........................................314
Condenser ................................358
Console box .............................306
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............456
Cruise control...........................172
Cup holders ..............................308
Curtain shield airbags ...............98
Customizable features.............488
Daytime running light system ....................................166
Defogger Rear window .........................233
Side mirrors ...........................233
Dimensions...............................462
Dinghy towing ..........................218
Display Trip information .....................162
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....342
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ..............300
Wattage .................................473C
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DoorsDoor glasses ...........................81
Door lock ..................... 26, 38, 42
Side mirrors .............................79
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 189
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 421
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture .......................96
Procedures ............................ 134
Winter driving tips.................. 206
Electric power steering ........... 180
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged........... 451
Emergency flasher
Switch.................................... 406
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 418
If a warning light turns on ........................................ 418
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 451
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 449
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 453
If you have a flat tire ............. 430
If you lose your keys ............. 450
If you think something is wrong .................................. 414
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................. 459
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 407
If your vehicle overheats ....... 456 Engine
Compartment ........................ 350
Engine switch ................ 143, 147
Hood ..................................... 346
How to start the
engine ......................... 143, 147
Identification number............. 464
If the engine will not start ...... 448
Ignition switch ............... 143, 147
Overheating .......................... 456
Engine compartment cover .... 352
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 206
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 156
Engine immobilizer system ...... 92
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 466
Checking ............................... 353
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 206
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 355
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 180
Enhanced VSC ......................... 180
EPS............................................ 180
Event data recorder ................. 416
Floor mat .................................. 322
Fluid
Brake..................................... 358
Washer.................................. 364
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Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Storage feature ........................ 304
Storage precautions ............... 201
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 458
Sun visors ................................ 312
Switch Emergency flasher switch .... 406
Engine switch ............... 144, 147
Fog light switch..................... 168
Hazard light switch ............... 406
Ignition switch ............... 144, 147
Light switches ....................... 165
Power door lock switch........... 43
Power window switches ......... 81
Window lock switch ................ 81
Wiper and washer
switch ......................... 169, 171
Tachometer .............................. 156
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage ................................ 473
Talk switch ............................... 271
Telephone switch .................... 271
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 92
Theft prevention labels ............. 95
Tire inflation pressure ............ 372 Tire information
Glossary ................................482
Size .......................................479
Tire identification number ......478
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................480
Tires Chains ...................................206
Checking ...............................365
If you have a flat tire ..............430
Inflation pressure...................372
Information ............................477
Replacing ..............................430
Rotating tires .........................365
Size .......................................472
Snow tires .............................206
Tire pressure warning
system ........................365, 421
Tools .........................................430
Total load capacity...................204
Towing Dinghy towing........................218
Emergency towing.................408
Trailer towing.........................210
Traction control........................180
TRAC .........................................180
Trip information .......................162
Trip meter .................................156
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............396
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................473
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