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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated.
(P. 117)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■ Precautions when the battery is di scharged (vehicles with a smart key
system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote con-
trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle.
When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it
was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting
the battery.

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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 sub-
sides 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 fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument panel) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is 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.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed.
(P. 527)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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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.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
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 VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 270)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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CAUTION
■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: To stop the engine, press
and hold the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 2 consecu-
tive seconds or more, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP 4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
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Illumination
(P. 441) Time period before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Vehicles without a
smart key system:
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
to the “LOCK” position
Vehicles with a smart
key system: Operation
after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
turned OFF On
Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On
Off
Vehicles with a smart
key system: Operation
when you approach the
vehicle with the elec-
tronic key on your per-
son (When the interior
light switch [ON/DOOR/
OFF] is DOOR) On
Off
Footwell lights OnOff
Overhead courtesy light On Off
Interior light control OnOff
Interior light dimmer
control while driving On
Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
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For owners
Désactivation des airbags rideau en cas de retournement du
véhiculeActivation/désactivation
(maintenez pendant quelques
secondes)
Véhicules dépourvus de système
d'accès et de démarrage “mains
libres”: Le témoin “RSCA OFF”
s'allume. (Uniquement lorsque le
contacteur de démarrage antivol
est sur la position “ON”).
La fonction de détection de
retournement des airbags rideau
et des prétensionneurs de
ceintures de sécurité est
automatiquement réactivée dès
lors que vous mettez la clé de
contact sur la position “ON”.
Véhicules équipés d'un système
d'accès et de démarrage “mains
libres”: Le témoin “RSCA OFF”
s'allume. (Uniquement lorsque le
bouton “ENGINE START STOP”
est en mode DÉMARRAGE).
La fonction de détection de
retournement des airbags rideau
et des prétensionneurs de
ceintures de sécurité est
automatiquement réactivée dès
lors que vous mettez le bouton
“ENGINE START STOP” en
mode DÉMARRAGE.
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Alphabetical index
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Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is depleted...... 557, 625
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 582
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 625
If the engine will not start...... 620
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 622
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............ 627
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 591
If the warning light turns on .............................. 591
If you cannot operate back
door opener........................ 624
If you have a flat tire ............ 607
If you lose your keys............. 623
If you think something is wrong ................................. 589
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 634
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 635
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 583
If your vehicle overheats ...... 631
Engine
Compartment........................ 526
Engine switch ............... 170, 173
Hood ..................................... 525
How to start the engine .................. 170, 173
Identification number ............ 639
If the engine will not start...... 620
Ignition switch ............... 170, 173
Overheating .......................... 631 Engine compartment cover.....527
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................643
Checking ...............................531
Preparing and checking before winter .......................290
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................186
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil
Capacity ................................641
Checking ...............................528
Preparing and checking before winter .......................290
Engine switch ...................170, 173
Event data recorder ...................26
Floor mat...................................478
Fluid
Brake .....................................533
Power steering ......................535
Washer ..................................540
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............570
Switch....................................209
Wattage .................................648
Four-wheel drive
system ............................236, 241
Front passenger occupant classification system ............136
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................595
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............570
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................648
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............570
Switch....................................183
Wattage .................................648E
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Safety Connect ........................ 499
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 86
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 88
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 512
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 88
How to wear your seat belt ..... 86
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 89
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 88
Reminder light ...................... 595
Seat belt extenders ................ 89
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 87
Seat heaters ............................. 474
Seating capacity ...................... 288
Seats Adjustment ....................... 68, 72
Adjustment precautions .... 71, 82
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 146
Cleaning ............................... 511
Head restraints ....................... 83
Properly sitting in the seat .... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 474
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 193 Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........179
Front-wheel drive ..................236
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................622
Shift lock system .....................622
Side airbags..............................121
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............570
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................648
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............96
Slide deck .................................489
Smart key system Entry function ..........................35
Starting the engine ................173
“SOS” button............................499
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................647
Storage location ....................607
Spark plug ................................643
Specifications...........................638
Speech command switch ........413
Speedometer ............................186
Steering
Column lock release......171, 176
Fluid ......................................535
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................93
Audio switches ......................385
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............570
Wattage .................................648S