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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actio ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
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SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(Comes on in yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
P. 200
(Comes on) Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• VSC system; or
• TRAC system.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Comes on) BSM warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.
(Flashes in
yellow for 15 seconds.) Smart key system indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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When trouble arises
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Once
(Flashes
in yellow
for 30
seconds.) Smart key system indicator
light
• When the doors were unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehi-
cle even after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch was
pressed two consecutive
times. Touch the
electronic key
to the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification
system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt preten-
sioner assemblies, airbags, interc onnecting wiring and power sources.
( P. 101)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 501) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger that the seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
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Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally:Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about
15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart
key system).
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
( P. 454)
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 460)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Starting the engineEnsure that the shift lever is in P and firmly depress the brake
pedal. Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will turn to IGNITION ON
mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the smart key
system indicator light (green) turns on.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
In the event that the “ENGINE ST ART STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact your Toyota dealer.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECO Economy/Ecology ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering FFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 232, 239
ABS ........................................... 204
Air conditioning filter............... 389
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 389
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 239
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 232
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 108
Airbag warning light............... 427
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 104
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 113
General airbag
precautions ......................... 108
Locations of airbags .............. 101
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 112
Proper driving posture .....99, 108
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Side airbag precautions ........ 108
SRS airbags .......................... 101 Alarm........................................... 96
Antenna .................................... 255
Anti-lock brake system ........... 204
Armrest ..................................... 316
Ashtray ..................................... 310
Assist grips .............................. 317
Audio input ............... 270, 279, 290
Audio system
Antenna................................. 255
Audio input ............ 270, 279, 290
AUX adapter ......................... 290
CD player .............................. 256
iPod ....................................... 270
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 262
Optimal use ........................... 287
Portable music player .................. 270, 279, 290
Radio..................................... 253
Type ...................................... 248
USB memory......................... 279
Automatic air conditioning system .................................... 239
Automatic light control system .................................... 186
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ............... 155, 159
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 455
S mode.......................... 156, 162
AUX port ................................... 290
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 303A