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6738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When fixing the flat tire
● Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.
● Do not touch the wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after
the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven, the wheels and the area around the
brakes may be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or
other body parts may result in burns.
● Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.
If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur
as sealant may be sprayed out.
● If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that
the hose will move abruptly due to air pressure.
● After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the
hose is disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.
● Follow the operation procedure to repair the tire. If the procedures not fol-
lowed, the sealant may spray out.
● Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a chance of it
bursting while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any
cracks or deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop
the repair operation immediately.
● The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not
operate the repair kit continuously for more than 40 minutes.
● Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the
repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part connect-
ing the bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.
● Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the
one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is
located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS air-
bag from operating properly.
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6778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 682)
● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
( P. 573)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Emergency start function
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6798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the power switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal
and check that is shown
on the multi-information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Starting the hybrid system
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6818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and press the power switch
as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced imm ediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 616)
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 8 1 )
■ Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above. The
hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch
is pressed. ( P. 329)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
● Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 708)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P. 281)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows
Operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the win-
dow.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
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6938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R and release the parking brake.
Then, while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRC. ( P. 493)
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7049-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf).
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
115 mm (4.53 in.) Min.
Right-hand drive vehicles
112 mm (4.41 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 6.0 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 —11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703, FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Tires and wheels
Tire size195/65R15 91H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar, 36 psi)
Rear240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi)
Wheel size15 6 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
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7089-2. Customization
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Customizable features
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the parking brake set and the shift position in P.
■Changing using the multi-information display
Press or of the meter control switches, select .
Press or of the meter control switches, select “
(Vehicle Settings)”, and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches, select the item,
and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches, select the desired
setting, and then press .
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode,
press .
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your preferences. The settings of these fea-
tures can be changed using the multi-information display, the
navigation system, or at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for fur-
ther details.
Customizing vehicle features
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721What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 327)
●Is the shift position in P? (P. 334)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 280)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 679)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 682)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power windows except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 307)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P. 3 2 9 )
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically