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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 578
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 579
If you think something is wrong ............................. 585
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 586
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ........................... 587
If you have a flat tire......... 603
If the engine will not start ................................ 616
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 618
If you lose your keys ........ 619
If you cannot operate back door opener ........... 620
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 621
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 623
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 627
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 630
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 631

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear (2WD models) Vehicles without a smart key
system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ACC” position so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode so that the steering wheel
is unlocked.
From the rear (4WD models) Full-time 4WD models: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Part-time 4WD models: When
not using a towing dolly, turn the
engine switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion, shift the shift lever to N and
shift the front-wheel drive control
lever to H2.

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Using a flatbed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
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■ Before emergency towing
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode
(engine running).
Part-time 4WD models: Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to
H2.
Full-time 4WD models: Put the four-wheel drive control switch in
H4F. (The center differential is unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N.
Release the parking brake.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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CAUTION
■
Caution while towing
● Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel and prevent operation, possibly caus-
ing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer
(4WD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on
the ground.
4WD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with
the ground.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● 2WD models without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
● 2WD models with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. The steering lock mecha-
nism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.Vehicles without a smart key system Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when
an airbag inflates upon collision , the fuel pump shut off system
stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a smart key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Once Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is pressed Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key*.
Once3 times
Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that a door other
than the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch in any mode other
than off and the electronic
key has been taken out of
the detection area Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.
Once3 times
Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the driver’s
door has been opened and
closed with the shift lever in
P, the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in any mode
other than off and the elec-
tronic key has been taken out
of the detection area Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
off or confirm
the location of
the electronic
key.

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4RUNNER_U*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be diffi-
culties receiving the si gnal from the key. (
P. 4 3)
ContinuousContinuous
Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the driver’s
door has been opened and
closed with the shift lever not
in P, the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in any mode
other than off and the elec-
tronic key has been taken out
of the detection area • Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic
key.
Once
Sounds
for 10
seconds
(Remains on for 60
seconds) Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the electronic
key has been taken out of
the vehicle and an attempt
was made to lock the doors
with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in any mode
other than off Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
off and lock
the doors
again.
Once
Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that an attempt was
made to drive when the elec-
tronic key was not present Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, floor sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, SRS airbag on-off indicator, roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indicator, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat
belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 121)
■ Key reminder buzzer (vehicl es without a smart key system)
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer (if equipped)
The buzzer indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.