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Driving
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WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten t he vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
■ When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
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Driving
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Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
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NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
■ If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
turn on or flash. If a light turns 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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(Red)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that:
• Low brake fluid; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
*1
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil pressure
is too low.
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
*1Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic Multidrive system (if equipped).
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises
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Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system.
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRC is operating.
( P. 463)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
*3
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
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When trouble arises
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*6
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
(The Stop & Start cancel indicator will come on when the
system is canceled: P. 375)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
*2
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light 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.
*1, 3, 4Open door warning light
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 7.5 L
(2.0 gal., 1.6 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
*5
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, the front pas-
senger’s seat belt also need s to be fastened to make
the warning light (warning buzzer) off.
*5
(On the center panel)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises
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*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately
5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
*3: Vehicles with monochrome display.
*4: Open door warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or
more with any door open.
*5: Seat belt reminders:
The seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver and passengers that any
of the seat belts of the occupied seats is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 20 km/h
(12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*6: Vehicles with color display.
*1, 6
Brake Override System
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override Sys-
tem is operating.
Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System
(with warning buzzer)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Drive-Start Control (veh icles with a Multidrive)
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-Start Control system
(with warning buzzer)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions