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5
When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
n Visible symptoms
lFluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
l Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
l High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
l Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
n Audible symptoms
lChanges in exhaust sound
l Excessive tire squeal when cornering
l Strange noises related to the suspension system
l Pinging or other noises related to the engine
n Operational symptoms
lEngine missing, stumbling or running rough
l Appreciable loss of power
l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
l Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
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298 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
High engine coolant temperature warning light Indicate a engine is almost overheating.( →P. 325)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.
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326 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The engine has cooled down sufficiently.
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on.
Check the engine coolant level.
Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses and
under the vehicle.
Note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( →P. 337)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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376 Alphabetical index
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 298
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 300
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 298
Low brake fluid ...................... 297
Low engine oil pressure ........ 298
Low fuel level ........................ 300
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 300
Low washer fluid ................... 300
Malfunction ............................ 298
Open door ............................. 300
Seat belt ................................ 300
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 298
SRS ....................................... 298
SRS airbag system ............... 298
Tire pressure ......................... 300
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 300
VSC/TRAC ............................ 139
Washer Checking ............................... 244
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 148
Switch.................................... 133
Warning light ......................... 300
Washing and waxing ............... 216
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 144
Load limits ............................. 147
Weight ................................... 332
Wheels ...................................... 256
Window glasses .............56, 170, 216, 218
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows Cleaning and
protecting .................... 216, 218
Power windows .......................56
Rear window defogger .......... 170
Washer .................................. 133
Windshield wipers ................... 133 Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 261
Wireless remote control .......... 26
WMA disc.................................. 187
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What to do if...
nWarning lights
P. 301
or
P. 2 9 7P. 299
P. 2 9 8P. 299
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 301
or
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 300
or
P. 2 9 9P. 301
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 2 9 9
Brake system warning
lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Slip indicator*