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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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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 striking 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
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, 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.
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 (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmis-
sion).
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.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic trans-
mission) or 1 or R position (manual transmission), release
the parking brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free
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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30
kgf) while the engine is running
*2: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine with 18-inch tires or AWD models
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44 lbf (200 N, 20
kgf)
Pedal clearance*1
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
3.4 in. (87 mm)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
• AWD models: 3.4 in. (87 mm)
• 2WD models with P215/45R18 tires:
3.4 in. (87 mm)
• 2WD models with tires other than the
above: 3.3 in. (85 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit*20.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*36  9 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Back door
Back door ................................34
Wireless remote control ..........26
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................. 456
Battery
Checking ............................... 347
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 428
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 154
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 230
Bluetooth® phone .................... 247
Bottle holder ............................. 290
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 345
Parking brake ........................ 127
Brake assist .............................. 145
Break-in tips ............................. 106
Care
Exterior .................................. 316
Interior ................................... 319
Seat belts .............................. 320
Cargo capacity ......................... 150
Cargo hooks ............................. 304
CD changer ............................... 190
CD player .................................. 190
Chains ....................................... 154Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition.......... 88
Booster seats, installation ....... 92
Convertible seats,
definition ............................... 88
Convertible seats,
installation............................. 92
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............. 83
Infant seats, definition ............. 88
Infant seats, installation .......... 92
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................. 93
Installing CRS with
seat belts .............................. 95
Installing CRS with top tether
straps .................................... 99
Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 78
Battery precautions ....... 348, 431
Child restraint system ............. 88
Child-protectors....................... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 48
Installing child restraints.......... 92
Moon roof precautions ............ 61
Power window lock switch ...... 57
Power window precautions ..... 58
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 369
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 50
Seat belt precautions .............. 49
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch.................................... 135
Wattage ................................. 456
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 380
Wattage ................................. 456
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 390
Fog light switch ..................... 137
Hazard light switch ................390
Headlights switch .................. 135
Interior light switch ................283
Personal light switch ..... 284, 285
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Turn signal lever.................... 126
Wattage ................................. 456
Load capacity ........................... 153
Lock steering column .............. 117
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 328
General maintenance ............ 324
Maintenance data.................. 442
Maintenance requirements.... 322
Manual transmission
Manual transmission ............. 124
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 131
Meters ................................... 129Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 53
Side mirror heater ................. 179
Side mirrors............................. 55
Vanity mirrors ........................ 294
Moon roof ................................... 59
MP3 disc ................................... 197
Noise from under vehicle .......... 18
Odometer .................................. 129
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 339
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 62
Hood ..................................... 332
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 55
Outside temperature
display .................................... 129
Overheating, Engine ................ 433
Parking brake ........................... 127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage................................. 456
Personal lights
Switch ........................... 284, 285
Wattage................................. 456
Power outlet ............................. 298
Power windows .......................... 57L
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