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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns 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
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• 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 nor-
mally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

558 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing 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 your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• The emission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC; or
• The AUTO LSD system.
Power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control
power steering system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■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 engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■
Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 627)
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause 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
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to 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 syste m may not activate immediately.

570 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too highA 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
vehicle again. If the
light does not go off,
contact your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction
in the automatic trans-
mission system A buzzer also sounds. Have the system
checked by your Toy-
ota dealer.
(Flashing) Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of more than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
A buzzer also sounds
intermittently. Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is low. A buzzer also sounds. Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension System
BSM Blind Spot Monitor CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking RetractorFFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics

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Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 302, 311
AAC disc ................................... 336
ABS ........................................... 255
Active traction control ............. 255
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 247
Air conditioning filter............... 518
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 518
Front air conditioning system ................................ 302
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 311
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 118
Airbag warning light............... 558
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 114
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 118
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 123
General airbag precautions ......................... 118
Locations of airbags .............. 111
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 122
Proper driving
posture ........................ 109, 118
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Side airbag precautions ........ 118
SRS airbags .......................... 111
Alarm ......................................... 106
Antenna..................................... 335
Anti-lock brake system............ 255
Armrest ..................................... 450
Ashtrays.................................... 436 Assist grips .............................. 453
A-TRAC ..................................... 255
Audio input ............................... 324
Audio system
A/V input port
*
Antenna................................. 335
Audio input ............................ 324
Audio visual input
*
AUX port ............................... 354
Blu-ray Disc™
*
CD player .............................. 336
DVD disc
*
DVD player*
iPod ....................................... 343
MP3/WMA/AAC disc ............. 336
Portable music player ........... 354
Radio..................................... 334
Rear seat entertainment system
*
Steering wheel audio switch*
Type ...................................... 318
USB memory......................... 349
Audio visual input
*
AUTO LSD system ................... 253
Automatic light control system .................................... 190
Automatic transmission .......................... 159
AUX port ................................... 324
Auxiliary box ............................ 429
A/V input port
*
AVS ........................................... 247
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Wattage................................. 610
Back door
Back door ................................ 40
Back window ........................... 93
Wireless remote control .......... 31
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Battery
Checking .............................. 499
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 589
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 275
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 236
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 377
Bluetooth® phone ................... 378
Bottle holder ............................ 428
Brake assist ............................. 255
Brakes Fluid...................................... 496
Parking brake ....................... 164
Break-in tips ............................ 147
BSM .......................................... 236
Card holder .............................. 414
Care Exterior ................................. 472
Interior .................................. 474
Seat belts ............................. 475
Cargo capacity ........................ 268
Cargo hooks ............................ 457
CD player ................................. 336
Chains ...................................... 275
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 128
Booster seats, installation .... 139
Convertible seats, definition............................. 128
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 138
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 123
Infant seats, definition .......... 128
Infant seats, installation ........ 137
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 134
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 137 Installing CRS with top
tether straps ........................140
Child safety Airbag precautions ................118
Battery precautions .......500, 591
Child restraint system............128
Child-protectors .......................37
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................75
Installing child restraints ........132
Moon roof precautions ............99
Power window lock switch.......90
Power window precautions .....92
Removed key battery precautions .........................522
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................78
Seat belt precautions ..............75
Seat heater precautions ........447
Child-protectors .........................37
Cigarette lighter .......................437
Cleaning Exterior ..................................472
Interior ...................................474
Seat belts ..............................475
Climate control seat.................448
Clock ........................................ 433
Coin holder ...............................410
Compass ...................................467
Condenser ................................496
Console box .....................411, 419
Conversation mirror ................438
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............592
CRS ...........................................128
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Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 605
Checking .............................. 494
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system .... 104
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 604
Checking .............................. 490
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine switch .......................... 156
Event data recorder .................. 25
FFV ................................... 100, 611
Flex-fuel ........................... 100, 611
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 100, 611
Floor mat .................................. 454
Fluid Brake .................................... 496
Washer ................................. 502
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 535
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 610
Four-wheel drive system ........ 248
Front air conditioning
system ................................... 302
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 123
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 559
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 48
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 535
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 610 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............535
Wattage .................................610
Fuel Capacity ................................603
Fuel gauge ............................166
Fuel pump shut off system ....556
Gas station information .........664
Information ............................611
Refueling ...............................100
Type ......................................603
Fuel filler door ..........................100
Fuel pump shut off system .....556
Fuses.........................................523
Garage door opener.................461
Gas station information...........664
Gauges ......................................166
Glove box..................................409
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................378
Hazard lights Switch....................................548
Head restraints Adjusting ................................65
Headlight cleaner .....................199
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............535
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................610
Heaters Seat heaters ..................445, 448
Side mirror.............................315
Height control Electronically modulated air
suspension..........................242
Hood ..........................................488
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