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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
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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SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Pre-collision system warning light*3, 4
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(P. 309)
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled. ( P. 310)
• The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled. ( P. 304)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. ( P. 589)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The downhill assist control system
*4
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is
operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and
force limiter, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 42)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 680
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 681
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 684
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◆Coussins gonflables frontaux SRSLe coussin gonflable conducteur /le coussin gonflable passager
avant SRS
Participent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducteur
et du passager avant contre le s chocs contre les éléments de
l’habitacle
Coussin gonflable SRS de genoux du conducteur
Participe à la protection du conducteur
Coussin gonflable d'assise SRS
Participe à la protection du passager avant
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners (in French)
The following is a French explan ation of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc-
tions in English.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 536
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 432
Front manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 426
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 442
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 439
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 301Function ................................ 301
Warning light ......................... 570
Air conditioning filter .............. 536
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 536
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 432
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 442
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 439 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 570
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 47
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm .......................................... 82 Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer ............ 569, 578
All-wheel drive system............ 300
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 146
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702Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 488, 492Aluminum wheels.................. 489
Exterior ................................. 488
Interior................................... 492
Seat belts .............................. 493
Cargo hooks............................. 457
CD player .................................. 358
Chains....................................... 328
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 53
Infant seats, definition ............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 69
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 75 Child safety ................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 134
Battery precautions....... 517, 631
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 143
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 184
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 189
Power window lock switch .... 178
Power window precautions ... 180
Rear door child-protectors .... 124
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 540
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 445
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Child-protectors....................... 124
Cleaning ........................... 488, 492Aluminum wheels.................. 489
Exterior ................................. 488
Interior................................... 492
Seat belts .............................. 493
Clock ......................................... 461
Coat hooks ............................... 468
Compass .................................. 483
Condenser ................................ 514
Console box ............................. 451
Conversation mirror ................ 460
Cooling system ........................ 513 Engine overheating ............... 632
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 263
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 268
Cup holders.............................. 453
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 668 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 307
Daytime running light system.................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 458
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 428, 434
Rear window ................. 428, 434
Windshield .................... 427, 434
Dimensions .............................. 638
Dinghy towing.......................... 224
Display Drive information ............ 95, 101
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 268
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 284
Multi-information display ............................ 95, 99
Warning message ................ 578
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 503
Door lock Doors .................................... 119
Smart key system ................. 119
Wireless remote control ........ 120D