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5806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Headlights (vehicles with discharge headlights)
Front position lights/daytime running lights
High mounted stoplight
Stop/tail lights (hybrid model)
Discharge headlights (vehicles with discharge headlights)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or
may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal
power is restored.
LED light bulbs
The high mounted stoplight, front position lights/daytime running lights and
stop/tail lights (hybrid model) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light replaced.
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for more information in the following situations:
Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
When replacing light bulbs
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Emergency flashers ........... 584
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 585
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 587
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 595
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 596
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................. 597
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 612
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 640
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 653
If the engine will not
start ................................. 678
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 680
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 682If the shift lever cannot
be shifted ......................... 683
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 684
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged
(except hybrid model) ...... 688
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
(hybrid model).................. 695
If your vehicle overheats
(except hybrid model) ...... 700
If your vehicle overheats
(hybrid model).................. 703
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls............... 708
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 709
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7-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
Emergency flashers
Except hybrid model: If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while
the engine is not operating, the 12-volt battery may discharge.
Hybrid model: If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the
hybrid system is not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illumi-
nated), the 12-volt battery may discharge.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
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5857-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Except hybrid model: Shift the shift lever to N.
Hybrid model: Change the shift position to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N (except hybrid model)
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift position can be changed to N (hybrid model)
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N (except hybrid model)
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart entry
& start system: Stop the engine
by turning the engine switch to
the “ACC” position.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
1
2
3
4
3
4
3
4
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5867-1. Essential information
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Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
If the shift position cannot be changed to N (hybrid model)
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system,
press and hold the power
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more
4
CAUTION
If the engine has to be turned off while driving (except hybrid model)
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 entry & start system: Never attempt to remove
the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving (hybrid model)
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 hybrid system.
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When trouble arises
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
Except hybrid model
The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Hybrid model
The hybrid system is operating, but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Hybrid model: If there is a malfunction in the P position control sys-
tem, the smart entry & start system or the immobilizer system, or if the
12-volt battery is discharged, the vehicle cannot be towed with the
front wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this
case, transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels
lifted.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional or a commercial tow-
ing service, using a lift-type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Before towing
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5887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
Except hybrid model: This should
only be attempted on hard sur-
faced 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.
Hybrid model: This should only be
attempted on hard, surfaced
roads for short distances at under
30 km/h (18 mph).
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.
Emergency towing
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5917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Vehicles with a Multidrive or a
hybrid transmission: Use a tow-
ing dolly under the front wheels.
Vehicles with a multi-mode man-
ual transmission or a manual
transmission: We recommend to
use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system: When not using a
towing dolly, turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” (vehicles with
a manual transmission) or “ON”
position (vehicles with a multi-
mode manual transmission) and
shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start
system: When not using a towing
dolly, turn the engine switch to
ACCESSORY (vehicles with a
manual transmission) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with a
multi-mode manual transmission)
and shift the shift lever to N.