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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● 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 missing, 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, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
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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If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake systemThis 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.
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel engine)
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-
ately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning lightIndicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates:
• Malfunction in the emission control system. (if equipped)
• Malfunction in the electronic engine control system.
• The boost pressure in the turbocharger is abnormallyhigh.
*1 (diesel engine)
• Malfunction in DPF system. (if equipped)
SRS warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
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ABS warning light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
Slip indicator light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control
(flashes)
Four-wheel drive indicator light (4WD models)Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(→ P. 226)
Cruise control indicator light*2 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
( → P. 214)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
(if equipped)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
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 vehicle again. If the light dose not go off,
contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Timing belt replacement warning light (diesel engine)Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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*1: Slow down until the lamp goes off.
*2: The light turns to yellow (except for Russia and Ukraine) or flashes (forRussia and Ukraine).
*3: For KUN25L-PRMDH models*4:
The buzzer will sound at the same time the warning light flashes.
*4: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate. (→ P. 494)
Fuel system warning light (diesel engine) (warning
buzzer)
*3
Indicates:
• The amount of accumulated water in the fuel filter has
reached the specified level if the light flashes. ( →P. 396)
• The fuel filter need to be replaced if the light comes on.
DPF system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates:
• Vehicles without DPF system switch: The amount ofaccumulated deposit in the DPF catalytic converter has
reached the specified level if the light comes on. Regen-
erate the filter. ( →P. 454)
• Vehicles without DPF system switch: Malfunction in the DPF system if the light flashes.
• Vehicles with DPF system switch: Regenerate the filter with the DPF system switch if the light turns on or
flashes. ( →P. 238)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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*1: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate. (→ P. 494)
*2: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after
the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). Then, if the seat belt is
still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more sec-
onds.
*3: Except for KUN25L-PRMDH model*1
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (diesel engine)
*3
Indicates that engine oil
level is low
Check the level of engine oil
and add more oil if neces-
sary.
(remains on)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*3
XExcept for Russia and
Ukraine
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil has
been changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset)
XFor Russia and Ukraine
You have forgotten to reset
the oil change system
Change the engine oil in
accordance with the main-
tenance schedule.
Have the engine oil and oil
filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. ( →P. 385)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
as soon as possible.
■ Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ If the DPF system warning lig ht comes on (if equipped)
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated.
To regenerate the filter, the following driving methods are recommended
*:
● By driving continuously (for example, at around 60 km/h [37 mph] for
approximately 20 minutes).
● By avoiding short trips, or by driv ing continuously (leaving the engine run-
ning for long periods of time).
The DPF system warning light will extinguish when regeneration is complete.
However, if this driving cannot be carried out, or if the light does not extin-
guish even after driving, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
For details of the DPF system. ( →P. 238)
*: When driving, pay sufficient attention to weather, road conditions, terrain
and traffic conditions, and drive according to traffic laws.
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