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Auxiliary boxes
Type A
Press the button.
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 boxes

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Front seatback table
: If equipped
Stowing the front seatback table
Pull up the front seatback
table.
Push down the front seatback table.

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Interior features
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Stowing the luggage cover
Type A
Lift the rear deck board.
Secure the rear deck board
using the hook.
Remove the side deck boards.

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CAUTION
Caution while driving
Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and
cause injury.
Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious
injury.
When installing/stowing the luggage cover and cargo hooks
Make sure that the luggage cover and cargo hooks is securely installed/
stowed. Failure to do so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.

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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. 415)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 413)• 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.
Engine oil levelP. 408)• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (P. 436)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator, condenser and inter-
cooler (P. 415)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 424)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 418)• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 464
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 465
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 473
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) ............ 4745-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 475
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 479
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare
tire) ................................. 490
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit).... 506
If the engine will not
start................................. 519
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (vehicles
with a Multidrive or
an automatic
transmission) .................. 522
If you lose your keys ......... 523
If you cannot operate
the back door opener...... 524
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 525
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 528
If your vehicle overheats ... 532
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................ 535
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 536
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 538

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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. 470)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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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
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Put the engine switch in the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position
(engine running).
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in ACCESSORY
mode (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).