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5717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly (if equipped)
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equip- ment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• Lock nuts are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run- flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
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• If a large metallic object which ca n interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage compartment.
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: Vehicles with full-si ze spare tire only
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go
off could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.
6218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
(vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (afte r a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a compact spare tire (vehicles with com-
pact spare tire and the tire pressure warning system)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not
turn off even though the flat tire ha s been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the standard tire and adjust the tire inflation
pressure. The tire pressu re warning light will go off after a few minutes.
■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota wheels,
the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types
of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.*
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put
in the luggage room.
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: Vehicles with full-size spare tire only
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6899-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
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724What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (→P. 156)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 200)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 616)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 211)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 615, 626)
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 637)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 615, 626.
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
728Alphabetical index
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Cargo capacity ......................... 670
Cargo hooks............................. 508
Catch protection function ....... 157
CD player .......................... 338, 410
Chains....................................... 315
Child restraint system ............... 57Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation ....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats, definition ............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 69
Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 124
Battery precautions ....... 563, 663
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 587
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 499 Child-protectors ...................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 536, 539
Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
Clock......................................... 399
Coat hooks ............................... 521
Compass .................................. 530
Condenser................................ 560
Console box ............................. 505
Coolant ..................................... 558 Capacity................................ 674
Checking............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 315
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 664
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 272
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 260
Warning message................. 631
Cup holders ............................. 506
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 695
Daytime running light system.................................... 214
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 486, 493
Rear window ................. 486, 493
Windshield ............................ 485
Differential................................ 675
Dimension ................................ 670
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
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I/M test ...................................... 548
Identification ............................ 671Engine................................... 672
Vehicle .................................. 671
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 196, 198
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 501
Illuminated entry system ........ 503
Immobilizer system ................... 73
Indicators ................................... 78
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 705
Maintenance ......................... 543
Moon roof.............................. 162
Power back door ................... 123
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 567
Inside rear view mirror ............ 151
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 87
Interior lights............................ 501 Switch ................................... 502
Wattage ................................ 678
Intuitive parking assist............ 277
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 553
Vehicle-equipped jack ..................................... 643
Jack handle ...................... 643, 648
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 161
Power back door opener and closer ........................... 122
Power windows ..................... 157 Keyless entry ................... 103, 130
Smart key system ................. 130
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Keys .......................................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 131
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch ............... 196, 198
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 658
If you lose your keys ............. 104
Key number plate ................. 102
Keyless entry ................ 103, 130
Keys...................................... 102
Replacing the battery............ 585
Warning buzzer .................... 131
Wireless remote control key...................................... 103
LATCH system ........................... 62
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........... 252
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 551
Hood lock release lever ........ 551
Shift lever.............................. 203
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wiper lever ........................... 221
License plate lights ................. 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 600
Wattage ................................ 678
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Paddle shift switches ...... 206, 207
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 277
Parking brake ........................... 211
Operation .............................. 211
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 615
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 629
Parking lights ........................... 212
Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 593
Wattage ................................ 678
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 238 Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 242
Function ................................ 238
Warning light ......................... 618
Warning message ................. 632
Personal lights ......................... 501 Switch ................................... 502
Wattage ................................ 678
Power back door opener and closer .............................. 117
Power outlet ............................. 520
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 298 Warning light ......................... 616
Power windows........................ 156
Catch protection function ...... 157
Jam protection function......... 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch............... 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 238
Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 242
Function ................................ 238
Warning light ......................... 618
Warning message ................. 632 Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control)................................... 260
Radiator .................................... 560
Radio ................................ 336, 408
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
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Rear seat .................................. 141 Adjustment............................ 141
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 142
Rear side marker lights........... 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 597
Wattage ................................ 678
Rear turn signal lights ............ 210 Replacing light bulbs ............ 597
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 678
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear view monitor system ...... 286
Rear window defogger .... 486, 493
Rear window wiper .................. 225
Refueling .................................. 228 Capacity................................ 672
Fuel types ............................. 672
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 230
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 585
Fuses .................................... 588
Light bulbs ............................ 591
Tires...................................... 642
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 585
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 708
Resetting the maintenance
required reminder light......... 543
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Side mirrors ............................. 153Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 305
Heaters ......................... 486, 493
Side turn signal lights ............. 210
Replacing light bulbs............. 601
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions .............. 111, 117
Starting the engine................ 198
Warning message ................. 637
Snow tires ................................ 317
Spare tire .................................. 642 Inflation pressure .................. 677
Storage location .................... 643
Spark plug ................................ 674
Specifications .......................... 670
Speedometer .............................. 85
Sport mode............................... 205
Steering lock .................... 197, 201
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Audio switches .............. 329, 393
Heated steering wheel .......... 499
Telephone switches ...... 366, 456
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 597
Wattage ................................ 678
Storage feature ........................ 504
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 667
Sun visors ................................ 519
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 161 Switch
All-wheel drive lock switch .... 296
Audio remote control
switches ..................... 329, 393
Cruise control switch ............ 272
“DISP” button .......................... 89
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ................................. 260
Door lock switch ................... 113
Driving mode select switch ................................. 205
Driving position memory switches ............................. 144
“ECO MODE” button............. 205
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 604
Engine switch ............... 196, 198
Fog light switch ..................... 220
Garage door opener switches ............................. 523
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 500
Ignition switch ............... 196, 198
Intuitive parking assist .......... 277
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 255
Light switches ....................... 212
Meter control switches ............ 93
Moon roof switches............... 160
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 153
Paddle shift switches ............ 206
Power back door opener and closer switch................ 117
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power window switch ........... 156
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 225
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 486, 493
Seat heater switches ............ 500
“SPORT” button .................... 205