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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the key battery
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS.
NOTICE
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 546
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 547
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 553
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 554
5-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................ 555
If you have a flat tire ......... 563
If the engine will not
start................................. 582
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............ 583
If you lose your keys ......... 584
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 585
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 590
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls....... 593
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 594
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 596
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NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer
(4WD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with
automatic transmission)
Pre Runner: Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the
ground.
4WD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with
the ground.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (vehicles with manual transmission)
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is
not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
If the DPF system warning light comes on
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated.
To regenerate the filter, the following driving methods are recommended
*:
By driving continuously (for example, at around 60 km/h [37 mph] for
approximately 20 minutes).
By avoiding short trips, or by driving continuously (leaving the engine
running for long periods of time).
The DPF warning light will extinguish when regeneration is complete. How-
ever, if this driving cannot be carried out, or if the light does not extinguish
even after driving, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
For details of the DPF system. (P. 227)
*: When driving, pay sufficient attention to weather, road conditions, terrain
and traffic conditions, and drive according to traffic laws.
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If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Bring
a master key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.
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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.
Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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630 Alphabetical index
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Back window .............................. 95
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Wattage................................. 622
Battery
Checking ............................... 496
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 587
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 235
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 370
Bluetooth® phone .................... 395
Bottle holders........................... 446
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 174
Brake assist.............................. 221
Break-in tips ............................. 146
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 178Care
Exterior ................................. 468
Interior................................... 472
Seat belts .............................. 473
CD player .......................... 275, 336
Chains....................................... 235
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition............ 122
Baby seats, installation ......... 134
Child seats, definition............ 122
Child seats, installation ......... 134
Installing CRS with seat
belts ............................ 135, 136
Junior seats, definition .......... 122
Junior seats, installation ....... 134
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 117
Battery precautions ....... 496, 590
Child restraint system ........... 122
Child-protectors ...................... 61
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 82
Installing child restraints ....... 134
Power window lock switch ...... 92
Power window precautions ..... 93
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 515
Seat belt precautions .............. 83
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 456
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Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 548
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 584
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 585
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 587
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 557
If the warning light
turns on............................... 557
If you have a flat tire ............. 565
If you lose your keys ............. 586
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 595
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 555
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 596
If your vehicle
has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 598
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 549
If your vehicle overheats ....... 592Engine
Compartment ........................ 486
Engine switch........................ 162
Hood ..................................... 484
How to start the
engine................................. 162
Identification number ............ 607
If the engine will not start ...... 584
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 595
If your vehicle
has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 598
Ignition switch ....................... 162
Overheating .......................... 592
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 614
Checking ............................... 493
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 235
Engine coolant temperature
gauge...................................... 176
Engine immobilizer system .... 102
Engine oil
Capacity ........................ 610, 612
Checking ............................... 488
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 235
Engine switch .......................... 162
Engine switch light .................. 438E