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568 5-1. Essential information
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
NOTICE
To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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569 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)From rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not tow the vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
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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577 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
*1:Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
*2:Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his/her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 20
km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 90 more seconds.Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light
Indicates that the trans-
mission “Park” mecha-
nism is not engaged.Shift four-wheel drive con-
trol to “H4” or “L4”.
(P. 259)
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on or
flashes to indicate that the
master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion.P. 579
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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578 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differen-
tial lock indicator light blinks
Take the specified steps. (P. 262)
If the brake system warning light or the malfunction indicator light also
comes on, or the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center dif-
ferential lock indicator light continues to blink after taking the specified steps,
there may be a malfunction in the engine, the brake system or the four-
wheel drive system. In this case, you may not be able to transfer between
“H4” and “L4” modes, and the center differential lock may not be able to be
locked or unlocked. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional,
immediately.
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger 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.
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583 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the 4-wheel AHC
system
A buzzer also sounds.
Warning messageDetails
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593 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashes)A door was
opened and closed
with the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch turned off
and then the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the engine
being started.Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
(Flashes)The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed. Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
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594 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Other messages
If the following message is displayed, take appropriate action and
confirm that the message has disappeared. (P. 264)
MessageCorrection procedure
Select the four-wheel driving position switch in
L4 and shift the shift lever to “D” or “R”.
Confirm the operating conditions.
Confirm the operating conditions to operate
Turn Assist function.
Turn on the crawl Crawl Control to operate Turn
Assist function.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a standard spare tire)
: If equipped
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”.
Turn off the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor (if equipped)
(P. 129)
Turn off the 4-Wheel AHC (if equipped). (P. 248)
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
JackTool box
Spare tire