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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Pre-collision system warning light*3, 4
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(P. 306)
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled. ( P. 307)
• The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled. ( P. 301)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. ( P. 583)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The downhill assist control system
*4
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is
operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat
belt pretensioner, airbags, interc onnecting wiring and power sources.
( P. 42)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
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For owners
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 674
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 675
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 678
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◆Coussins gonflables frontaux SRSLe coussin gonflable conducteur/le coussin gonflable passager
avant SRS
Participent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducteur
et du passager avant contre les chocs contre les éléments de
l’habitacle
Coussin gonflable SRS de genoux du conducteur
Participe à la protection du conducteur
Coussin gonflable d'assise SRS
Participe à la protection du passager avant
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc-
tions in English.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 428
Front manual air conditioning
system ................................ 422
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 435
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 298Function ................................ 298
Warning light ......................... 564
Air conditioning filter .............. 530
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 428
Front manual air conditioning system ................................ 422
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 435 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 564
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions.............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm .......................................... 82
Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer ............ 563, 572
All-wheel drive system............ 297
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 147
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696Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 484, 487Aluminum wheels.................. 485
Exterior ................................. 484
Interior................................... 487
Seat belts .............................. 488
Cargo hooks............................. 453
CD player .................................. 356
Chains....................................... 325
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification system............. 53
Infant seats, definition ............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 69
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 75 Child safety ................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 135
Battery precautions....... 512, 625
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 144
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 185
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 190
Power window lock switch .... 179
Power window precautions ... 181
Rear door child-protectors .... 126
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 534
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 441
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Child-protectors....................... 126
Cleaning ........................... 484, 487Aluminum wheels.................. 485
Exterior ................................. 484
Interior................................... 487
Seat belts .............................. 488
Clock ......................................... 457
Coat hooks ............................... 464
Compass .................................. 479
Condenser................................ 509
Console box ............................. 447
Conversation mirror ................ 456
Cooling system ........................ 508 Engine overheating ............... 626
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 261
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 266
Cup holders.............................. 449
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 662 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 304
Daytime running light system.................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 454
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 424, 430
Rear window ................. 424, 430
Windshield .................... 423, 430
Dimensions .............................. 632
Dinghy towing.......................... 224
Display
Drive information ............ 97, 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 266
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 281
Multi-information display .......................... 97, 101
Warning message ................ 572
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 498
Door lock Doors .................................... 121
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 122D