2012 TOYOTA IQ check engine light

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 306
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 310
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 313
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 316
Hood ................................... 319
Positioning a floor jack ........ 321
Replacing the tire ................ 324
Engine compartment........... 334
Tires .................................... 347
Tire inflation pressure ......... 350
Wheels ................................ 352
Air conditioning filter ........... 354
Key battery.......................... 357
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 361
Light bulbs .......................... 3735-1. 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.............................. 396
5-2. 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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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CAUTION
When starting the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
When driving the vehicle
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the clutch, brake and
accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the
vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or
a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
On vehicles with a Multidrive, do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehi-
cle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

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CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with a Multidrive: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accel-
erator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
When the vehicle is stopped
Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (Multidrive only) or N, the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle
rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is
running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat,
which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.

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CAUTION
When the vehicle is parked
Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle’s electrical components.
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive only),
stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the ON position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 435)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
(P. 225)
*3: Vehicles with audio system
*4: Vehicles without audio system

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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 397)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.
*2: Vehicles without audio system
*3: When filled with less than 10 L per refueling, the fuel gauge may not
display accurately.
*4: Left-hand drive vehicles with audio system
*5: Right-hand drive vehicles with audio system
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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