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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Panic mode
P. 3 2
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■
Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automati-
cally lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle locks the door and the alarm is
activated.
● While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks
the door.
● When recharging or replacing the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.
Confirm that the key and wire-
less remote control are being
carried.
When connecting the jumper
(or booster) cables, depending
on the situation, the alarm may
activate and the doors may
lock. (P. 109)
Connect the jumper cables.
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in
the illustration.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 294, 303
AAC disc
*
ABS ........................................... 246
Active traction control ............. 246
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 238
Air conditioning filter............... 430
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 430
Front air conditioning system ................................ 294
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 303
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 115
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 119
Airbag warning light............... 470
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 115
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 119
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 124
General airbag precautions ......................... 119
Locations of airbags .............. 112
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 123
Proper driving
posture ........................ 110, 119
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 115
Side airbag precautions ........ 119
SRS airbags .......................... 112 Alarm......................................... 107
Antenna
*
Anti-lock brake system ........... 246
Armrest ..................................... 359
Ashtrays ................................... 345
Assist grips .............................. 362
A-TRAC ..................................... 246
Audio input ............................... 311
Audio system
A/V input port
*
Antenna*
Audio input ............................ 311
Audio visual input
*
AUX port ............................... 312
Blu-ray Disc™
*
CD player*
DVD disc*
DVD player*
iPod*
MP3/WMA/AAC disc*
Portable music player*
Radio*
Rear seat entertainment
system
*
Steering wheel audio switch*
Type ...................................... 310
USB memory
*
Audio visual input*
AUTO LSD system ................... 244
Automatic light control system .................................... 192
Automatic transmission .......................... 161
AUX port ................................... 311
Auxiliary box ............................ 338
A/V input port
*
AVS ........................................... 238
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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 168
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 447
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 522
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 107
Engine immobilizer system... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 423
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 533
Size ...................................... 530
Tire identification number ..... 529
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 531
Tires Chains .................................. 267
Checking .............................. 415
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
Inflation pressure .......... 423, 521
Information ........................... 528
Replacing ............................. 486
Rotating tires ........................ 416
Size ...................................... 521
Snow tires............................. 266
Tire pressure warning system........................ 416, 472 Tissue pocket ...........................327
Tools .........................................486
Total load capacity...................264
Towing
Dinghy towing........................290
Emergency towing.................461
Trailer towing.........................270
Trailer weight rating.......272, 513
Traction control........................246
TRAC .........................................246
Trip information .......................178
Trip meter .................................168
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............447
Switch....................................165
Wattage .................................522
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................341
Wattage .................................522
Vanity mirrors...........................341
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification number ...................................514
Vehicle stability control...........246
VSC............................................246
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 486If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 497If the engine will not start
P. 105Engine immobilizer system
P. 501If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 499If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 504If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 500If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 501If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 5Side doors
P. 4 0Back door
The horn begins to sound.P. 107Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 507If the vehicle becomes stuck