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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The high engine coolant temperature warning light ( P. 615) comes
on or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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Vehicle specifications
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must c onform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 wo uld wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tire s depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits , service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditio ns on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under cont rolled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher le vels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire
failure.
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8-3. Items to initialize
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
(if equipped)• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 128
Moon roof (If equipped)
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 160
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 521
Tire pressure warning
system (If equipped)• When changing the tiresizeP. 5 5 4
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●The auto power off function wi ll be operated if the vehicle is
left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is
not operating) for a period of time. ( P. 203)
● The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat
belts? ( P. 615)
● The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 215)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 611)
● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the smart key system warning lights. ( P. 619)
The engine switch is tu
rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
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●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 611.
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with
the spare tire. ( P. 627)
● Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P. 656)
A warning light turns on
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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A/C .................................... 300, 306Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 306
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 300
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 271
Function ................................ 271
Warning light ......................... 612
Air conditioning filter .............. 568
Air conditioning
system ............................ 300, 306Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 306
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 300
Airbags ....................................... 38 Airbag operating conditions .... 46
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 41
Airbag warning light .............. 612
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 51
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 45 Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 701
SRS airbags ........................... 38
All-wheel drive system............ 270
Anchor brackets ........................ 64
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 102
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 271
Function ................................ 271
Warning light......................... 612
Armrest..................................... 508
Assist grips .............................. 510
Audio input ...................... 355, 391
Audio system ........................... 319
Audio input............................ 355
AUX port/USB port............. 337, 345, 355
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 359
CD player.............................. 325
iPod ...................................... 337
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 330
Optimal use .......................... 353
Portable music player ........... 355
Radio .................................... 322
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 356
USB memory ........................ 345
AUTO LSD ................................ 272
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 306
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Automatic High Beam ............. 221
Automatic light control system .................................... 219
Automatic transmission.......... 207 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 645
S mode ................................. 210
AUX port ........................... 355, 391
Back door
Back door.............................. 124
Wireless remote control ........ 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 595
Wattage ................................ 670
Battery ...................................... 546
Battery checking ................... 546
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 649
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 287
Warning light ......................... 612
Bluetooth
®........................ 360, 478
Registering/removing a Bluetooth
® device............ 378
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 378, 379
Wireless communication ........... 359, 426
Bluetooth
® audio ............. 369, 440
Bluetooth® phone
(audio system) ....................... 359
Deleting the call history......... 384
Making a call ......................... 372
Managing speed dials ........... 383
Managing the contacts.......... 385
Phone settings ...................... 377
Receiving a call..................... 375
Speaking on the phone ......... 372
Bottle holders .......................... 493 Brake
Fluid ...................................... 544
Parking brake ....................... 215
Warning light......................... 611
Brake assist ............................. 271
Break-in tips............................. 166
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 86
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 277 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 284
Care .................................. 512, 516 Aluminum wheels ................. 514
Exterior ................................. 512
Interior .................................. 516
Seat belts.............................. 517
Cargo capacity......................... 660
Cargo hooks ............................ 494
CD player.......................... 325, 409
Chains ...................................... 287
Child restraint system............... 59 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 70
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 59
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors.................... 64
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 71
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