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When trouble arises
343 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●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.
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
Reinstall the cover.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 186
ABS
ABS ...................................... 160
Warning light ........................ 316
Air conditioning filter .............. 278
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 278
Air conditioning
system................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 92
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 92
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 92
Indicators ................................ 97
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 96
Proper driving posture ...... 83, 92
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Side airbag precautions.......... 92
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Warning light ........................ 316
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna ............................ 199, 236
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 316
Audio input .............................. 217
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 199
Audio input ........................... 217
AUX adapter ......................... 217
CD player ............................. 203
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 208
Optimal use .......................... 215Portable music player............217
Radio .....................................197
Type ......................................195
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........132
Fluid ......................................357
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................339
Indicators...............................132
Shift lock system ...................339
AUX adapter .............................217
Auxiliary boxes ................225, 233
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Wattage .................................360
Back door ...................................36
Battery
Checking ...............................261
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................341
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................169
Voltage ..................................357
Warning light .........................316
Bottle holders ...........................223
Brake assist ..............................160
Brakes
Fluid ......................................260
Parking brake ........................136
Specifications ........................358
Warning light .........................315
Break-in tips .............................122
Care
Exterior ..................................236
Interior ...................................238
Seat belts ..............................239
Cargo capacity .........................165
CD player ..................................203
Chains .......................................169A
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