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583 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Starting the engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission: Shift
the shift lever to “P” and apply the brakes.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to
“N” and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened and closed while the
key is touched to the switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal (Multidrive
or automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmis-
sion) depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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584 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N” (man-
ual transmission) and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that
the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery
depletes. (P. 465)
Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (P. 136)
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Multidrive or automatic transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P. 202)
Manual transmission
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the clutch pedal and
press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P. 202)
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Emergency hook Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N”
(manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front
wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position (Multidrive or
automatic transmission) or “1” or “R” position (manual
transmission) and release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
Press the button to turn off TRC.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the right rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-
cedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to “N”.
If the shift lever is shifted to “N”
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to “N”
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: Stop the engine
by turning the engine switch to
the “ACC” position.
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596 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with smart entry &
start system: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
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599 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Drawbar load
Except 1AD-FTV
engine55 kg (121 lb.)
1AD-FTV engineGross combination vehicle
mass
*9 is 3760 kg
60 kg (132 lb.)
Gross combination vehicle
mass
*9 other than 3760 kg
55 kg (121 lb.)
Towing capacity
With brake
Except 1AD-FTV
engine
1AD-FTV engine1300 kg (2866 lb.)
Gross combination vehicle
mass
*9 is 3760 kg
1500 kg (3307 lb.)
Gross combination vehicle
mass
*9 other than 3760 kg
1300 kg (2866 lb.)
Without brake 450 kg (992 lb.)
Maximum permissible mass for towing
hitch/bracket
*320 kg (44 lb.)
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620 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66
lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20 kgf, 45
lbf)
Steering
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE, 1AD-FTV and
1WW-FHV engines:
75 mm (2.95 in.) Min.
2AD-FHV engine:
80 mm (3.15 in.) Min.
70 mm (2.76 in.) Min.
Pedal free play 1 6 mm (0.04 0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*26 9 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
LED Light Emitting Diode
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear Indicators
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC+ Vehicle Stability Control+
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