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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object cau
ght between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■ To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact
your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make
sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replac-
ing the tire. ( P. 543)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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)
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................128
Battery precautions ....... 539, 630
Child-protectors ....................... 55
Child restraint system............142
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................89
Installing child restraints ........ 146
Moon roof precautions .......... 108
Power window lock switch....... 98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery precautions .........................559
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................91
Seat belt precautions ..............90
Seat heater precautions ........ 474
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 508
Interior ...................................511
Seat belts ..............................512
Clock ......................................... 459
Coin holder ............................... 447
Compass ...................................480
Condenser ................................532
Console box ............................. 446
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 631
Crawl Control ...........................256
Cruise control...........................217
Cup holder ................................452
Curtain shield airbags ............. 121
Customizable features............. 664 Daytime running light
system .................................... 207
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 331
Side mirrors........................... 331
Dimension ................................ 638
Dinghy towing .......................... 313
Display Trip information ..................... 200
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 522
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 441
Wattage................................. 648
Door lock Back door .......................... 35, 63
Side door........................... 35, 53
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Doors
Back door .......................... 35, 63
Door windows ......................... 98
Side door........................... 35, 53
Side mirrors............................. 96
Downhill assist control system .................................... 253
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 595
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct posture ..................... 119
Driving assist systems .......... 268
Off-road precautions ............. 277
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 290D

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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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Storage compartment ..............488
Storage feature.........................444
Storage precautions ................286
StuckIf your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................634
Sun visors.................................457
Sunshade Roof....................................... 105
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 582
Engine switch ................170, 173
Fog light switch ..................... 209
Hazard light switch ................582
Ignition switch................170, 173
Light switches........................ 203
Power back window switch ...101
Power door lock switch ...........54
Power window switch ..............98
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 214
Window lock switch ................. 98
Wiper and washer switch ......211 Tachometer
Tachometer ........................... 186
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 570
Switch ................................... 203
Wattage................................. 648
Talk switch ............................... 413
Telephone switch..................... 413
Theft deterrent system Alarm..................................... 116
Engine immobilizer system ... 113
Tire inflation pressure ............. 548
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 657
Size ....................................... 654
Tire identification number...... 653
Uniform tire quality grading ... 655
Tires
Chains ................................... 290
Checking ............................... 542
If you have a flat tire.............. 607
Inflation pressure .................. 548
Inflation pressure sensor....... 542
Information ............................ 652
Replacing .............................. 607
Rotating tires ......................... 542
Size ....................................... 647
Snow tires ............................. 290
Spare tire .............................. 607
Tissue pocket ........................... 448
Tools ......................................... 607
Total load capacity .................. 288
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 313
Emergency towing ................ 583
Trailer towing ........................ 295
TRAC ......................................... 268
Traction control ....................... 268
Trip information ....................... 199
Trip meter ................................. 186T