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290 3-4. Using the storage features
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Auxiliary box
Vehicles with rear seat
Pull the strap horizontally as
shown. The latch under the seat
cushion will release, allowing the
seat cushion to be raised.
NOTICE
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders and auxiliary box

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 342)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 340)
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil levelP. 336)
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (P. 361)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser
(P. 342)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 350)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 346)• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)

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Replacing the tire
When raising your vehicle with a jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
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 R (manual transmis-
sion).
Stop the engine.
Location of the jack and tools
Towing eyelet
Jack
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel chock
Wheel chock
Jack handle

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iQ_WE_74014EInstall the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the nuts until the wash-
ers comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel sheet.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf)
Stow the jack and all tools.
Disc wheel
Washer

5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 386
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 388
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 395
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 3965-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 397
If you have a flat tire ......... 405
If the engine will
not start........................... 423
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P
(vehicles with
a Multidrive) .................... 425
If you lose your keys ......... 426
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 427
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 430
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 435
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 438
If your vehicle has
to be stopped
in an emergency ............. 440

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, before towing.
The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, such as or a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (P. 392)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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When trouble arises
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Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
Emergency towing procedure
Start the engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
If the engine cannot be started, turn the engine switch to the ACC
or ON position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
If the engine cannot be started, press the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to change to the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.

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Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
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 eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
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 serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with a Multidrive)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Do not tow the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.