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582 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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*1: Wagon only
*2: Vehicles with diesel engine and automatic transmission22 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, anti-lock brake system, VSC,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, automatic transmission
*2,
shift lock system, starting system
23 DOOR 25 A Power door lock system
24 ACC-B 25 A CIG, ACC
25 DRL 7.5 A Daytime running light system
26 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
27 AM1 7.5 AStarting system, ACC, CIG, ECU-IG
NO.2, HTR-IG, WIPER, RR WIPER,
WASHER, ECU-IG NO.1, ECU-IG
NO.3, SEAT HTR
FuseAmpereCircuit
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5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 604
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 605
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 615
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline
engine) ........................... 616
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 617
If a warning message
is displayed ..................... 624If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................. 648
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................. 662
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ....................... 676
If the engine will
not start........................... 689
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” .......... 692
If the parking brake
cannot be released ......... 693
If you lose your keys ......... 699
If you cannot operate
the trunk opener
(sedan) ........................... 700
If you cannot operate
the back door opener
(wagon)........................... 701
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly........................... 702
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 705
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 710
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................ 713
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 714
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ...................... 716
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607 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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Emergency towing procedure
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).
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).
CAUTION
While towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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608 5-1. Essential information
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NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (vehicles with
a Multidrive or automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly (vehicles with a
manual transmission)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch must not be OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: The engine switch must not be
“LOCK” position.
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive or
automatic transmission)
Do not use the rear emergency towing
hook.
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613 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear
Multidrive or automatic transmis-
sion: Use a towing dolly under
the front wheels.
Manual transmission: We recom-
mend to use a towing dolly under
the front wheels.
Vehicles with smart entry & start
system: When not using a towing
dolly, turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode and shift the shift lever to
“N”.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: When not using a
towing dolly, turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” position and
shift the shift lever to “N”.
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614 5-1. Essential information
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Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(Multidrive or automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
To prevent damaging the vehicle (manual transmission)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle with the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
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5-1. Essential information
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Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline engine)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode
or OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.
STEP1
STEP2
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626 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly
cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately.
Warning messageDetails
(If equipped)Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift
lever to P and wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle again.
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock
system
Indicates a malfunction in the emergency brake
signal