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4137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C])
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.
Power steering fluid
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2
3
4 
     
        
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4628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge  needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal 
(if equipped)
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than normal 
(if equipped)
● Vehicles without multi-information display:
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light comes on
Vehicles with multi-information display:
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning message is dis-
played
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misses, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms 
     
        
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4648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning 
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions 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.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake 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.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
*2.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately. 
     
        
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4658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The A-TRAC; or
• The AUTO LSD system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(If equipped)
BSM warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
     
        
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When trouble arises
*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately
3 mph (5 km/h) or more.
*2: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is notdesigned to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using
the engine oil level dipstick.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as • Natural causes ( P. 469)
• Flat tire ( P. 475)
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire  pressure warning system.
 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
(If equipped)
Low windshield washer fluid warning light
Low level of washer fluid
 Fill the tank.
(U.S.A.)
Maintenance required reminder light
Indicates that maintenance is required according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule.
*5
Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about
15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the
maintenance data has been reset.
 If necessary, perform maintenance.
Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after the maintenance data has
been reset. 
(The indicator will not work properly unless the mainte-
nance data has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the maintenance data after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 398)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
     
        
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4708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 extrem ely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ 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 infla-
tion pressure immediately. 
● If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, change it with the 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.
■
Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indicated on  the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pre ssure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s hand ling and stopping ability. 
     
        
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Mon-
itorA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that one or more  of the doors is not
fully closed The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h),   flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
yet fully closed.
 Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the automatic transmission
fluid temperature is to high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the
shift lever to P and wait until the light goes
off. 
If the light goes off,  you may start the vehi-
cle again. If the light does not go off, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
Indicates that the parking brake is still
engaged If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h),   flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the parking brake is
still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetails/Actions 
     
        
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559What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (P. 180)
●Is the window lock switch pressed? 
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 136)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 466)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 187)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 464, 472)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or
start the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 464, 472.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning light turns on or a  warning message is displayed