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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 436
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 437
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 445
Fuel pump shut
off system ....................... 446
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 447
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire) ................................. 462
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit)......................... 475
If the engine will not
start ................................ 492
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................. 495
If you lose your keys ......... 496If the electronic key does
not operate properly ....... 497
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 501
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 509
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.............. 514
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 516
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 518
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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional or commercial towing service before tow-
ing.
The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional or commercial towing service, using a
lift-type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front, the
vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
(P. 438, 443)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
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
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working
on or near the vehicle may be injured.
Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the vehicle is moving.
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately
after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the
brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or
other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 103 N•m (10.5
kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or
bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
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550 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system .................................... 216
Deck board ............................... 347
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 281
Side mirror ............................ 281
Dimension ................................ 522
Display
Trip information ..................... 210
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 364
Doors
Door lock ..................... 33, 57, 66
Door windows ......................... 98
Double locking system .......... 115
Side mirrors............................. 96
DPF
Diesel Particulate Filter
system ................................ 246
Warning light ......................... 450
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 450
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 162
Correct posture ..................... 120
Procedures............................ 158
Winter driving tips ................. 250
Dual-level deck board.............. 347Electric power steering ........... 240
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 497
Replacing the battery ............ 403
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 436
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 497
If the engine will not start ...... 492
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 495
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 501
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 447
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 447
If you have a flat tire .... 462, 475
If you lose your keys ............. 496
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 514
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 445
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 516
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 518
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 437
If your vehicle overheats ....... 509DE
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 462
P. 475If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 492If the engine will not start
P. 514If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls
P. 105Engine immobilizer system
P. 501If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 495If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 509If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 496If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 501If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 6 6Side doors
P. 7 2Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 1 1 7Alarm