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Maintenance and care
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Parking lights, side marker lights, stop/tail
lights, rear turn signal lights, back up
lights, license plate lights, fog lights
34 PANEL 10 A Switch illumination, air conditioning sys-
tem, glove box light, interior lights, per-
sonal lights, audio system, navigation
system, rear sunshade, seat heater,
Blind Spot Monitor, driving mode select
switch, steering wheel switch, ambient
light, trunk opener switch, vehicle stability
control off switch, emergency flashers,
outside rear view mirrors
35 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Vehicle stability control system, electric
cooling fans, steering sensor, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, charging system,
rear window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, rain-sensing windshield
wipers, Blind Spot Monitor, rear sun-
shade, dynamic radar cruise control, mul-
tiplex communication system, rear seat
heater, backup lights, fog lights, headlight
(high beam), daytime running light, pre-
collision system
36 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat heaters,
smart key system, tire pressure warning
system, wireless remote control, multi-
plex communication system, audio sys-
tem, navigation system, moon roof, auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror, outside
rear view mirrors, pre-collision system,
air conditioning controls, rain-sensing
windshield wipers, starting system,
dynamic radar cruise control
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3877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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]).
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following acti ons 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 occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster 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.

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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result 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 probable 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
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 373
Wattage ................................ 436
Battery ...................................... 330
Battery checking ................... 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 232
Warning light ......................... 388
Brake Fluid ...................................... 329
Parking brake........................ 166
Warning light ......................... 387
Brake assist ............................. 211
Break-in tips ............................. 140
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 223 Care .................................. 302, 306
Aluminum wheels ................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior .................................. 306
Seat belts.............................. 307
Cargo capacity......................... 152
Cargo net.................................. 266
Chains ...................................... 234
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 58
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 44
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 56
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 62
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Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 331, 421
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 136
Power window lock switch .... 130
Power window precautions ... 132
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 351
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 276
Trunk precautions ................. 114
Child-protectors....................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 302, 306 Aluminum wheels.................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior................................... 306
Seat belts .............................. 307
Clock ......................................... 269
Coat hooks ............................... 281
Compass .................................. 296
Condenser ................................ 328
Console box ............................. 259
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 422
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 194
Cup holders.............................. 260
Curtain shield airbags ............... 34
Customizable features ............ 453 Daytime running light
system.................................... 170
Defogger Front windshield ................... 243
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 248
Rear window ......................... 248
Dimension ................................ 428
Dinghy towing.......................... 154
Display Cruise control ....................... 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 194
Multi-information display ......... 80
Trip information....................... 81
Warning message................. 398
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 316
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 436
Doors ........................................ 109
Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 111
Door glasses......................... 130
Door lock .............................. 109
Open door warning buzzer ..... 95
Open door warning light ....... 390
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Rear door child-protector ...... 110
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 118
Driving ...................................... 138 Break-in tips.......................... 140
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Procedures ........................... 138
Winter drive tips .................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 194D

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Flat tire...................................... 399
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 433
Brake .................................... 434
Washer ................................. 333
Fog lights ................................. 177
Replacing light bulbs............. 366
Switch ................................... 177
Wattage ................................ 436
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 44
Front personal lights ............... 255
Front seats ............................... 116
Adjustment ............................ 116
Cleaning................................ 306
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 118
Head restraints ..................... 121
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 117
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Seat position memory ........... 118
Seat ventilators ..................... 274
Front side marker lights.......... 168 Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 165
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
Fuel ........................................... 430
Capacity................................ 430
Fuel gauge.............................. 77
Fuel pump shut off system ... 386
Information............................ 437
Refueling .............................. 185
Type.............................. 185, 430
Warning light......................... 390
Fuel filler door ......................... 185 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 188
Refueling .............................. 185
Fuel pump shut off system..... 386
Fuses ........................................ 352
Garage door opener ................ 283
Gauges ....................................... 77
Glove box ................................. 258
Grocery bag hooks.................. 266
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Head restraints ........................ 121
Headlights ................................ 168Automatic high beam ............ 172
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 378
Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ................... 364, 365, 375
Wattage ................................ 436
Heaters
Air conditioning system ......... 238
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Outside rear view mirrors...... 248
Horn .......................................... 167
Hood ......................................... 319
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 281
Grocery bag hooks ............... 266
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24 I/M test ...................................... 315
Identification
Engine .................................. 429
Vehicle .................................. 429
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...................... 155
Illuminated entry system ........ 256
Immobilizer system ................... 66
Indicators ................................... 75
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 310
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 335
Inside rear view mirror ............ 125
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 79
Interior lights ........................... 254
Jack Positioning a floor jack.......... 320
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 400
Jack handle .............................. 400
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 134
Power windows..................... 131
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Keyless entry ............................. 91Smart key system ................... 91
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Keys ............................................ 88
Battery-saving function ........... 99
Electronic key ......................... 88
Engine switch........................ 155
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 415
Key number plate.................... 88
Keyless entry .................. 91, 106
Mechanical key ....................... 88
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Warning buzzer....................... 95
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 106
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Language (multi-information display) ..... 83
LATCH anchors ......................... 56
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 319
Hood lock release lever ........ 319
Internal trunk release lever ... 113
Shift lever .............................. 161
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wiper lever............................ 179 License plate lights ................. 168
Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ............ 374
Wattage ................................ 436
Lights
Automatic high beam ............ 172
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Headlight switch ................... 168
Illuminated entry system ....... 256
Interior light ........................... 255
Interior lights list.................... 254
Personal lights ...................... 255
Replacing light bulbs ............ 364
Trunk light ............................. 113
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Vanity lights .......................... 268
Wattage ................................ 436
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 364
Wattage ................................ 436
Load capacity .......................... 152
Lock steering column ............. 158
Low profile tire......................... 338
Luggage hook .......................... 266
Luggage net ............................. 266
Luggage security system ....... 113
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