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2-6. Driving information
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■ When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
“P” (Multidrive), and “1” or “R” (manual transmission).
WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section.
Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
( P. 325)
■ Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
■ Operation of the brake
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
■ To avoid accident or injury
● Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, which-
ever is lower.
● Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
● Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
● Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a trailer
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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WARNING
■ When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or seri-
ous injury.
● When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
● Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put
the shift lever in “P” (Multidrive) or “R” (manual transmission).
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
● Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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9 RR FOG 7.5 A Rear fog light
10 IGN 7.5 A
Steering lock system, SRS airbag
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, starting system,
gateway ECU
11 M E T E R 7 . 5 A Gauges and meters, Stop & Start
system*1
12 SEAT HTR 15 A Seat heaters
13 HTR-IG 10 A Air conditioning system, power
heater
14 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers, rain-sensing
windshield wipers
15 RR WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
16 WASHER 15 A Windshield washers, rear window
washer
17 ECU-IG NO.1 10 A
Main body ECU*2, electric cooling
fan(s), shift lock system, anti-lock
brake system, steering sensor, yaw
rate sensor, VSC+, headlight
cleaners, SEQUENTIAL switch,
automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem, electric power steering, tire
pressure warning system
18 ECU-IG NO.2 10 A
Back-up light, charging system*2,
emergency flashers, rear window
defogger, “PASSENGER AIRBAG”
indicator, air conditioning system,
Toyota parking assist-sensor indi-
cator, Toyota parking assist-sensor
switch, sub-battery
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front
Release the parking brake.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle
being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle
being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to “N” and release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: When the shift lever cannot be
shifted. P. 597)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 560, 578)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: ( P. 549)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
(Red warning
light flashes or
comes on)
High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is overheating.
As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing
to comes on. ( P. 607)
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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(Flashes)
Indicates that the
parking brake is still
engaged.
A buzzer sounds to
indicate that parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed
of more than 5 km/h
[3 mph]).
Release the parking
brake.
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Indicates that the Mul-
tidrive fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
A buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and shift
lever to “P”.
If the light does not go
off, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the
headlight switch is left
on (with the key
removed and the
driver’s door opened).
A buzzer also sounds.
Turn the headlight
switch off.
*2Indicates that there is
a high possibility of a
frontal collision, or
that the pre-collision
braking function is
operating.
A buzzer also sounds.
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
■ Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive) or “R” (manual transmis-
sion).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 526)
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles without the third seat
Spare tire
Jack handleJack
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet