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5576-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart entry & start system or push
button start) or CR2032 (vehicles with a smart entry & start system or
push button start) lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The smart entry & start system (if equipped), push button start (if equipped)
and wireless remote control will not function properly.
The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the lithium 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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Emergency flashers ........... 600
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 601
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 603
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 611
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 612
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................. 613
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 631
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 659
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit).......................... 673
If the engine will not
start ................................. 698If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 700
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P
(vehicles with a
Multidrive) ........................ 702
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted (vehicles with
a multi-mode manual
transmission) ................... 703
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 704
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged
(except hybrid model) ...... 708
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
(hybrid model).................. 715
If your vehicle overheats
(except hybrid model) ...... 720
If your vehicle overheats
(hybrid model).................. 723
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls............... 728
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 729
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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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another
vehicle using cable or chain, as the front wheels may be locked due to
the parking lock. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional or a commercial
towing service.
There is a malfunction in the P position control system. (P. 632)
There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 99)
There is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system. (P. 704)
The 12-volt battery is discharged. (P. 715)
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 flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
(P. 605, 609)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
(hybrid model)
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6257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors with-
out first turning the engine
switch off.
Turn the
engine switch
off and lock the
doors again.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds)Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when
attempting to start the engine.Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
9 times
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.Confirm that
the electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the electronic
key battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(P. 555)
Once(Flashes
quickly in
green for
15 sec-
onds)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the steering
lock has not been released.Release the
steering lock.
(P. 278)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
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Hybrid model
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute when the power switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
If the engine oil change reminder light flashes (if equipped)
Repeated short trips and/or low-speed driving may cause the oil to degrade
sooner than usual, regardless of the actual distance driven. If this happens,
the engine oil change reminder will flash.
Engine oil change reminder light comes on (diesel engine)
1ND-TV engine:
Replace the engine oil filter when the engine oil change reminder light does
not come on even if you have driven over 15000 km (9300 miles) after the
engine oil was changed.
There is a possibility that the engine oil change reminder light has been illumi-
nated when you have driven less than 15000 km (9300 miles) based on a
usage or driving condition.
1AD-FTV engine:
Replace the engine oil filter when the engine oil change reminder light does
not come on even if you have driven over 30000 km (18000 miles) after the
engine oil was changed.
There is a possibility that the engine oil change reminder light has been illumi-
nated when you have driven less than 30000 km (18000 miles) based on a
usage or driving condition.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the
hybrid system has
overheated
• A buzzer also
sounds.
• This message may
be displayed when
driving under
severe operating
conditions. (For
example, when
driving up a long
steep hill.)
Stop and check.
(P. 723)
Indicates that the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) is low
A buzzer also
sounds.
When stopping the
vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the
shift position to P. The
hybrid battery (traction
battery) cannot be
charged with the shift
position in N.
Indicates that the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) power has
dropped because a
long period of time has
elapsed after shifting
the shift position to N
A buzzer also
sounds.
Restart the hybrid sys-
tem when starting the
vehicle.
Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P with the
hybrid system on
A buzzer also
sounds.
Shift the shift position
to P.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Hybrid model)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
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6427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the
accelerator pedal is
depressed while the
shift position is in N
A buzzer also
sounds.
Release the accelera-
tor pedal and shift the
shift position to D, B or
R.
Indicates that the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able*
A buzzer also
sounds.
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the vehicle
is idling, battery
charge is low, speed
is higher than the EV
drive mode operat-
ing speed range,
accelerator pedal is
depressed too much)
may be displayed.
Use the EV drive mode
when it becomes avail-
able.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
(Hybrid model)