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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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4
Maintenance and care
FUSEAmpereCircuit
15 P FR DOOR 25A Power windows
16 D FR DOOR 25A Power windows
17 DOOR RR 25A Power windows
18 DOOR RL 25A Power windows
19 S/ROOF 30A No circuit
20 ECU-IG NO.1 10A
Electric cooling fans, multiplex
communication system, vehicle
proximity notification system
21 ECU-IG NO.2 10A
Driver support system, Pre-Colli-
sion System, inside rear view mir-
ror, garage door opener, yaw rate
& G sensor, brake system, naviga-
tion system, tire pressure warning
system, seat belt pretensioners,
audio system, emergency flash-
ers, turn signal lights, windshield
wipers, headlight cleaner
22 GAUGE 10AHeadlight leveling system, gauges
and meters
23 A/C 10AAir conditioning system, Remote
Air Conditioning System
24 WASHER 15A Windshield washer
25 RR WIP 20A Rear window wiper and washer
26 WIP 30A Windshield wipers
27 MET 7.5A Gauges and meters
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
*: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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red
indicator)*
•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.
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.
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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features oP. 6 4 7 ) H o w e v e r , To y o t a r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger when seat belts are not fastened.
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 extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
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Alphabetical index
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Switch
Audio remote control switches*
Cruise control switch ............ 313
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 251
Eco drive mode switch ......... 251
Emergency flasher switch .... 528
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Fog light switch..................... 303
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 178
Hazard light switch ............... 528
Headlight cleaner switch ...... 312
Ignition switch ....................... 242
Light switches ....................... 297
Power door lock switch......... 138
“POWER” switch .................. 242
Power window switch ........... 175
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................. 341
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 482
Window lock switch .............. 175
Wipers and washer switch.... 305
Tail lights
Switch....................................297
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...............183
Tire inflation pressure .............490
Tire information
Glossary ................................639
Size .......................................635
Tire identification number ......634
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ...............................637
Tire pressure warning
system ............................481, 542
Tires
Chains ...................................357
Checking ...............................481
If you have a flat tire ..............574
Inflation pressure...................490
Inflation pressure sensor .......482
Information ............................633
Replacing ..............................454
Rotating tires .........................481
Size .......................................627
Snow tires .............................355
Tire pressure warning
system ........................481, 542
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Tonneau cover .........................410
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................354
Touch tracer display ................263
Towing
Dinghy towing........................ 361
Emergency towing.................532
Trailer towing.........................360
TRAC .........................................333
Traction control........................333
Trailer towing ...........................360
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 249
P position switch ...................252
Trip information .......................279
Trip meter .................................278
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch....................................259
Wattage .................................628
USB port*................................. 387
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................399
Wattage .................................628
Vanity mirrors...........................399
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 619
Vehicle proximity notification
system ......................................38
Vehicle stability control...........333
VSC............................................333
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 537
Open door ............................ 541
Seat belt reminder................. 541
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 539
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 540
Brake system ................ 537, 540
Charging system ................... 538
Cruise control ........................ 540
Electric power steering
system ................................ 539
High coolant temperature...... 538
Hybrid system ....................... 539
Low fuel level ........................ 541
Low tire pressure .................. 542
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 539
Open door ............................. 541
Pre-collision system .............. 540
Radar cruise control. ............. 540
Seat belt warning light........... 541
Slip indicator ......................... 540
SRS airbags .......................... 539
Tire pressure warning light.... 542
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■Warning lights
P. 5 4 2
or
P. 5 3 9
or
P. 5 3 7P. 5 3 9
P. 5 3 8P. 5 4 0
P. 5 3 8P. 5 4 0
P. 5 4 0
or
P. 5 3 9P. 5 4 0
P. 5 3 9P. 5 4 0
Master warning light ABS warning light
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)
Electric power steering
system warning light
Charging system
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*
High coolant
temperature warning
light
Slip indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)Malfunction indicator
lamp
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
SRS warning lightCruise control indicator
light*