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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
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562 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●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.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
●The power back door must be initialized ( P. 6 4 )
● The tire inflation pressure warning system must be initialized. ( P. 480)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
Vehicles without smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP4
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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Back door Back door ............................... 60
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 48
Battery
Checking .............................. 473
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 560
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 243
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 367
Bluetooth® phone ................... 363
Bottle holder ............................ 407
Brake assist ............................. 223
Brakes Fluid...................................... 472
Parking brake ....................... 183
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 186 Care
Exterior ..................................440
Interior ...................................443
Seat belts ..............................444
Cargo capacity .........................242
Cargo hooks .............................424
CD changer ...............................304
CD player ..................................304
Chains .......................................243
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....147
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................147
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 135
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........147
Installing CRS with a top tether straps ........................154
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ...............................149
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................151
Child safety Airbag precautions ................130
Battery precautions .......475, 563
Child restraint system............142
Child-protectors .......................56
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................91
Installing child restraints ........147
Moon roof precautions ..........107
Power window lock switch.....101
Power window precautions ...103
Removed key battery precautions .........................498
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................93
Seat belt precautions ..............91
Seat heater precautions ........421
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Electric power steering........... 223
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 558
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 518
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 539
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 558
If the engine will not start...... 554
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 556
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 560
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 528
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 528
If you have a flat tire ............ 540
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 557
If you think something is wrong ................................. 526
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 569
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 519
If your vehicle overheats ...... 564 Engine
Compartment ........................463
Engine switch ................170, 174
Hood......................................457
How to start the
engine .........................170, 174
Identification number .............573
If the engine will not start ......554
Ignition switch................170, 174
Overheating...........................564
Engine compartment cover.....465
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................580
Checking ...............................469
Preparing and checking before winter .......................243
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................185
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil Capacity ................................576
Checking ...............................466
Preparing and checking before winter .......................243
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................223
Enhanced VSC .........................223
EPS ............................................223
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Parking brake ........................... 183
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage ................................. 586
Personal/interior lights Switch.................................... 397
Wattage ................................. 586
Power outlet ............................. 416
Power windows ........................ 101
Radiator .................................... 471
Radio ......................................... 297
Rear automatic air conditioning system.............. 286
Rear manual air conditioning
system .................................... 283
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................77
Folding down second
seatback ...............................78
Folding down third
seatback ...............................80
Removing the second center seat ............................81
Stowing the second center seat ............................81
Rear seat entertainment
system*
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage ................................. 586
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 435
Rear view monitor system ...... 219
Rear window defogger ............ 289
Rear window wiper .................. 212 Replacing
Fuses .................................... 499
Key battery ............................ 496
Light bulbs............................. 510
Tires ...................................... 540
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 608
Roof luggage carrier................ 241
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 88
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 89
Child restraint system installation........................... 147
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 444
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 89
How to wear your seat belt ..... 88
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 91
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 90
Reminder light ....................... 531
Seat belt extenders ................. 91
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 89
Seat heaters ............................. 420
Seating capacity ...................... 242
Seats Adjustment ........................ 74, 77
Adjustment precaution ...... 76, 84
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 147
Cleaning ................................ 443
Head restraint ......................... 85
Properly sitting in the seat..... 121
Seat heaters.......................... 420P
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TiresChains ................................... 243
Checking ............................... 478
If you have a flat tire .............. 540
Inflation pressure................... 487
Information ............................ 590
Replacing .............................. 540
Rotating tires ......................... 478
Size ....................................... 584
Snow tires ............................. 243
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 478, 531
Tools ......................................... 540
Total load capacity................... 242
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 265
Emergency towing................. 520
Trailer towing......................... 247
Traction control........................ 223
TRAC ......................................... 223
Trip information ....................... 191
Trip meter ................................. 185
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 182
Wattage ................................. 586
Valet key .....................................32
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 413
Wattage ................................. 586
Vanity mirrors........................... 413
Vehicle identification number ................................... 573
Vehicle stability control........... 223
VSC............................................ 223
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 528
Open door ............................. 531
Seat belt reminder ................. 531 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 529
Brake assist system .............. 529
Brake system ........................ 528
Charging system .... ............... 529
Electric power steering system ................................ 529
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 529
Engine oil pressure ............... 529
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 529
Master warning light .............. 531
Open door ............................. 531
Pretensioners ........................ 529
Seat belt reminder light ......... 531
SRS airbags .......................... 529
Tire pressure warning light.... 531
Warning messages .................. 539
Washer Checking ............................... 477
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 243
Switch ........................... 208, 212
Washing and waxing ............... 440
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 238
Load limits ............................. 242
Weight ................................... 572
Wheels ...................................... 490
Window glasses ...................... 101
Window lock switch................. 101
Windows
Power windows ..................... 101
Rear window defogger .......... 289
Washer.......................... 208, 212
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 291
Windshield wipers ................... 208
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 496
Wireless remote control key.... 48
WMA disc.................................. 312
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 540If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 554If the engine will not start
P. 1 1 3Engine immobilizer system
P. 560If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 556If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 564If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 557If you lose your keys/wireless
remote control transmitter
The battery runs outP. 560If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 4Side doors
P. 6 0Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 1 1 6Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 567If the vehicle becomes stuck