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FuseAmpereCircuit
10CIG15 ACigarette lighter
11MET7.5 AGauges and meters and DPF sys-
tem
12A/C10 AAir conditioning system
13ST7.5 A
Starting system, gauges and
meters and multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Vehicles without automatic air conditioning system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
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When trouble arises
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal.
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD4-Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ADD Automatic Disconnecting Differential
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicator
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C..................................... 252, 258
ABS ........................................... 221
Air conditioning filter .............. 511
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 511
Air conditioning
system ........................ 252, 258
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 112
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 117
Airbag warning light .............. 559
General airbag
precautions ......................... 117
Locations of airbags .............. 109
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 121
Proper driving
posture........................ 107, 117
Side and curtain
shield airbags operating
conditions ........................... 112
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ............ 117
SRS airbags .......................... 109
Antenna .................................... 274
Anti-lock brake system .......... 221
Ashtray ..................................... 452
Audio input ............................... 313Audio system
Antenna ................................ 274
Audio input ............................ 313
AUX port ............................... 313
CD player .............................. 275
iPod....................................... 290
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 282
Optimal use........................... 309
Portable music player ........... 313
Radio .................................... 270
Steering wheel
audio switch........................ 314
Type ...................................... 268
USB memory ........................ 300
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter ............. 511
Automatic
air conditioning system ....... 258
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 214
Automatic light control
system .................................... 193
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission......... 166
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 585
AUX port ........................... 313, 369
Auxiliary box ............................ 447A