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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure (P. 200, 205) or releasing the steering lock (P. 203,
207), confirm the following points.
The engine will not start even if you are carrying the correct
key
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Gasoline engine: Refuel the vehicle.
Diesel engine: (P. 718)
The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine)
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (P. 200, 205)
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. 
(P. 127)
The starter motor turns over slowly, the personal/interior
lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 709)
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Engine
Compartment ........................ 527
Engine switch ................ 200, 205
Hood ..................................... 523
How to start the 
engine ......................... 200, 205
Identification number............. 726
If the engine will not start ...... 693
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls.................. 718
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Overheating .......................... 714
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 737
Checking ............................... 536
Preparing and checking 
before winter ....................... 336
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge ...................................... 232
Engine immobilizer system .... 127
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 731
Checking ............................... 530
Preparing and checking 
before winter ....................... 336
Engine switch................... 200, 205
First-aid kit holder ................... 498
Floor mat .................................. 496
Fluid
Washer.................................. 542
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 576
Switch ................................... 259
Wattage................................. 748Front position/daytime 
running lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 748
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 90
Driving position memory ......... 95
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 729
Fuel gauge ............................ 232
Fuel pump shut off system.... 608
Gas station information ......... 776
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls ................. 718
Information ............................ 749
Refueling............................... 121
Type ...................................... 729
Fuel door .................................. 121
Fuel filler door.......................... 121
Fuel filter .................................. 543
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 608
Fuses ........................................ 560
Gas station information .......... 776
Gauges ..................................... 232
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 223
Glove box ................................. 474
Glove box light......................... 474
Hands-free system
* 
(for cellular phone)................ 434
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 596
Head restraint ............................ 98
Headlight cleaner..................... 261
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Spark plug ................................ 738
Specifications .......................... 724
Speech command switch
*...... 443
Speed limiter ............................ 292
Speedometer ............................ 232
Steering
Adjustment ............................ 108
Column lock release ..... 203, 207
Steering wheel
audio switches .................... 431
Steering wheel position 
memory................................. 95
Storage feature ........................ 473
Storage precautions ................ 334
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 719
Sun visors ................................ 481
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 490
Rear ...................................... 493
Rear side............................... 494
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 596
Engine switch ................ 200, 205
Fog light switch ..................... 259
Hazard light switch ................ 596
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Light switches ....................... 252
Power window switch ............ 117
Rear window wiper and 
washer switch ..................... 266
“SPORT” switch ............ 210, 216
Steering wheel 
switches .............. 240, 431, 443
Window lock switch ............... 117
Wipers and washer 
switch.......................... 261, 266Tachometer .............................. 232
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 252
Talk switch
*............................. 443
Telephone switch
*.................. 443
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system ... 127
Tire inflation pressure ............. 549
Tires
Chains................................... 338
Checking ............................... 545
If you have a flat 
tire ...................... 640, 654, 668
Inflation pressure .................. 549
Replacing ...................... 640, 654
Rotating tires......................... 545
Size ....................................... 743
Snow tires ............................. 336
Spare tire .............................. 640
Tools ......................... 640, 654, 668
“touch screen”
*...................... 375
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 598
Trailer towing ........................ 340
Toyota parking 
assist-sensor ......................... 295
Traction control ....................... 319
TRC ........................................... 319
Trip information display.......... 241
Trip meter ................................. 232
Trunk
Extending a space ................ 489
Trunk handle ........................... 81
Trunk light ............................... 81
Trunk opener .......................... 80
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Switch ................................... 226
Wattage ................................ 748
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What to do if...
What to do if... 
A tire punctures
P. 640If you have a flat tire (vehicles with 
a spare tire for sedan)
P. 654If you have a flat tire (vehicles with 
a spare tire for wagon)
P. 668If you have a flat tire (vehicles with 
emergency tire puncture repair kit)
The engine does not start
P. 693If the engine will not start
P. 718If you run out of fuel and the 
engine stalls (diesel engine)
P. 127Engine immobilizer system
P. 709If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be 
moved outP. 696If the shift lever cannot be shifted 
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature 
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming 
from under the hood
P. 714If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 703If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 709If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP.  7 2Side doors
P.  8 4Back door