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3946-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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When an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine
is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start
system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine.
■ Air conditioning filter
→ P. 480
WARNING
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, blocking your vision.
■ To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of
the front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with
windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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4216-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
Use the overhead switches to open or close the panoramic roof
shade.Close
To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.
Open
To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.
■The panoramic roof shade can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the panoramic roof shade and the frame
while closing, travel is stopped and the panoramic roof shade opens slightly.
■ If the panoramic roof shade cannot be closed automatically
If the switch is kept depressed, the panoramic roof shade can be closed man-
ually. If the automatic function will not operate while the panoramic roof shade
is closed, push and hold the switch and open the panoramic roof shade fully.
It will then be possible to us e automatic operation once again.
Panoramic roof shade (wagon) (if equipped)
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8When trouble arises
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Emergency flashers ........... 508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 509 8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 511
If you think something is wrong ............................... 518
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline engine) ............. 519
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 520
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 527
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare
tire) .................................. 544
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 560
If the engine will not start.................................. 575
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................. 577
If the parking brake cannot be released .......... 578
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 582
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 585
If your vehicle overheats .... 590
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 593
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5098-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
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.
XIf the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
XIf 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.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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4
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5108-1. Essential information
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Vehicles with smart entry &
start system: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds 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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WARNING
■ 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.
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5198-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline
engine)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles
without smart entry & start system), or ACCESSORY mode or off
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an
airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system
stops supplying fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(Flashes)
“AFS OFF” indicator (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System).
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system;
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRC system is
operating.
Low fuel level warning light Indicates that remaining fuel is about 9.0 L (2.4 gal., 2.0
Imp.gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*1
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts.
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) off.
(On the center panel)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)
*1
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*2
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
→ Release the parking brake.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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5298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety system)A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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