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Engine compartment
Fuse box (→P. 588)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 558)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 556)
Battery (→ P. 561)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 560) Radiator (
→P. 560)
Condenser ( →P. 560)
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 555)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 564)1
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Add washer fluid in the following
situations:• A washer does not work
• The low washer fluid warning light comes on ( →P. 618)
• A warning message appears on the multi-information display
(→ P. 635)
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
Washer fluid
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■ Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.
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Low washer fluid warning light (if equipped)Indicates low level of washer fluid.
→ Fill the tank.
(Flashes)
(On the center panel)
Intuitive parking assist indicator (warning buzzer)*5 (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(On the center panel)
Intuitive parking assist indicator (warning buzzer)*6 (if
equipped)
Indicates that the intuitive parking assist sensor is dirty or
covered with ice.
→ Clean the sensors.
Master warning light (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
→ P. 626
(Flashes)
PCS warning light (if equipped)
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not
sound):
Indicates that the pre-collision system is temporarily
unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• The part of the windshield around the camera sensor being dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice,
stickers, etc.
→ Clear the dirt, fog, conden sation, ice, stickers, etc.
( →P. 234)
• Camera sensor temperature being outside of its opera- tional range
→ Wait for a while until the area around the camera sen-
sor has cooled down sufficiently.
When the warning light is illuminated:
Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or pre-
collision system is disabled or both are disabled.
→ To enable the pre-collisi on system, enable both the
VSC system and pre-collision system. ( →P. 242, 300)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises
(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD system has overheatedA buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system;
• The Automatic High Beam system (if
equipped); or
• The LED headlight system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→ Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4
gal. (9.0 L, 2.0 Imp.gal.) or less
→Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approxi-
mately 37 °F (3 °C) or lower
A buzzer also sounds
→ Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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730Alphabetical index
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Emergency flashers ................ 604
Engine“ACC” position ...................... 196
Accessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 554
Engine switch................ 196, 198
Hood ..................................... 551
How to start the engine......................... 196, 198
Identification number ............ 672
If the engine will not start ...... 655
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 196, 198
Overheating .......................... 664
Engine coolant ......................... 558 Capacity ................................ 674
Checking ............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Engine immobilizer system ...... 73
Engine oil ................................. 555
Capacity ................................ 673
Checking ............................... 555
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 196, 198
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 501 Entune Audio ........................... 391
AUX Port/USB port ............... 394
Basic Audio Operations ........ 395
CD player.............................. 410
iPod ...................................... 417
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 440
Radio .................................... 408
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 393
USB memory ........................ 422
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 442
Using the AUX port ............... 427
Entune Audio Plus
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 298
Function ................................ 298
Warning light......................... 616
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 642
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 675
Brake .................................... 676
Washer ................................. 564
Fog lights ................................. 220
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 678
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 616
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USB port ........................... 354, 394
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 319
Vanity lights ............................. 519Vanity lights .......................... 519
Wattage ................................ 678
Vanity mirrors .......................... 519
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 671
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 297
Voice command system
*....... 478
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 297
Warning buzzers ...................... 615 Brake system ....... ................. 615
Downshifting ......................... 208
Key reminder ................ 131, 637
Open back door .................... 616
Open door ............................. 616
Open moon roof .................... 162
Pre-collision braking ............. 238
Seat belt reminder ................ 616
Warning lights.......................... 615 ABS....................................... 616
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 617
Brake system ....... ................. 615
Charging system ................... 615
Electric power steering ......... 616 Low engine oil pressure........ 615
Low fuel level ........................ 617
Maintenance required
reminder light ..................... 617
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 615
Open door............................. 616
Pre-Collision System ............ 618
Seat belt reminder light......... 616
Slip indicator ......................... 616
SRS ...................................... 616
Tire pressure ........................ 619
Warning messages.................. 626
Washer ..................................... 221 Checking............................... 564
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 315
Switch ................................... 221
Washing and waxing ............... 536
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 670
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 670
Wheels ...................................... 580
Replacing wheels ................. 580
Size....................................... 677
Window glasses ...................... 156
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Power windows..................... 156
Rear window defogger ..................... 486, 493
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 486, 493
Windshield wipers ................... 221 Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 221
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