2012 TOYOTA SIENNA stop start

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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 a smart key system only: Open and close any
of the doors of your vehicle with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse or der from which they were con-
nected.
Vehicles with a 2GR-FE engine only: To install the engine
cover, conduct the removal procedure in reverse. After
installing, check that the fixed pins are inserted securely.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP3
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP1
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parki ng brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and Enhanced VSC if these functions are hamper-
ing your attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 329)
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CAUTION
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If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Stop the engine by press-
ing and holding the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch for 3
consecutive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
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Alphabetical index
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Electric power steering........... 327
Electronic key
If your electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 767
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 86
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 767
If the engine will not start...... 762
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................ 764
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 770
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 729
If the warning light turns on .............................. 729
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 744
If you have a flat tire .... 745, 747
If you lose your keys............. 766
If you think something is wrong ................................. 727
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 778
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................ 780
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 723
If your vehicle overheats ...... 775
Emergency flashers ................ 722 Engine
Accessory mode....................231
Compartment ........................655
Engine switch ................226, 229
Hood......................................651
How to start the engine .........................226, 229
Identification number .............785
If the engine will not start ......762
Ignition switch................226, 229
Overheating...........................775
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................790
Checking ...............................662
Preparing and checking before winter .......................352
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................244
Engine immobilizer system.....159
Engine oil Capacity ................................788
Checking ...............................657
Preparing and checking before winter .......................352
Engine switch ...................226, 229
EPS ............................................327
Event data recorder ...................27E