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Sounds
once
(Multidrive or automatic
transmission)
or
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
turned off and then
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was put in
ACCESSORY
mode twice without
the engine being
started.Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal (Mul-
tidrive or
automatic
transmis-
sion) or
clutch
pedal
(manual
transmis-
sion).
During an engine
starting procedure
in the event that
the electronic key
was not function-
ing properly
(P. 702), the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
touched with the
electronic key. Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire for sedan)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmis-
sion) or “R” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 604)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Parking brake
release tool
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire for wagon)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmis-
sion) or “R” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 604)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Spare tire
Jack handle
Rear auxiliary
box
Jack
Wheel nut
wrench
Parking brake
release tool
To w i n g
eyelet
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
Before repairing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or
“N” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 604)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Sedan
*: Use of the jack. (if equipped) (P. 652)
Jack*
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Jack
handle
*
Wheel nut
wrench
Parking brake
release tool
To w i n g
eyelet
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Emergency start function (Multidrive or automatic transmission
vehicles with smart entry & start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duty qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
For vehicles with Multidrive or 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 any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the “SHIFT LOCK” but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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If the parking brake cannot be released
Releasing the parking brake manually (sedan)
Lift the luggage mat. (P. 506)
Take out the parking brake release tool from the trunk.
(P. 648, 676)
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does
not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released
manually using the procedure below. This procedure should be per-
formed only if necessary, such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the
parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission: Shift the
shift lever to “P”.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to “1”
or “R”.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
Chock the tires.
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
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CAUTION
When releasing the parking brake manually
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” or
“R” (manual transmission), turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and check that the park-
ing brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” or
“R” (manual transmission), turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position
and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position and check that the parking
brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.