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4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the
following actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
If a warning message or indicator is displayed
If a warning is shown on the mult i-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
1
2
Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the message goes off. If the message goes
off, you may start the vehicle again. If the
message does not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.
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4327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Once⎯
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
→ Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once⎯
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P or N.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
Once⎯
An attempt was made to turn
the engine switch off when the
shift lever was not in P.
→To turn off the engine, first
shift the shift lever to P
and then turn the engine
switch off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 453)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
1
2
3
4
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4728-1. Specifications
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Chassis lubrication
Propeller shafts
SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chas-
sis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP265/70R17 113S, P245/60R20 107H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 × 7J, 17 × 7 1/2J, 20 × 7J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Aluminum wheels:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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4838-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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513What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 193)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 193)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 453)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 196)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 105)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 199)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 452)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 453)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( →P. 204)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 204)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
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514What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 194)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 199)
●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. 146)
●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. 198)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
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520Alphabetical index
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EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 354
Engine switch................ 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 353
How to start the
engine......................... 193, 196
Identification number ............ 463
If the engine will not start ...... 448
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Overheating .......................... 457
Engine coolant ......................... 359 Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 356
Capacity ................................ 465
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine switch .................. 193, 196
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 471
Brake .................................... 471
Power steering ...................... 472
Washer ................................. 367
Fog lights ................................. 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 389
Switch ................................... 214
Wattage ................................ 473
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 235, 239 Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 298
Front seats ............................... 120 Adjustment............................ 120
Cleaning ............................... 341
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 137
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 295
Front side marker lights ......... 208 Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Front turn signal lights ........... 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 394
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
Fuel ........................................... 222 Capacity................................ 464
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 416
Information............................ 474
Refueling .............................. 222
Type.............................. 222, 464
Warning light......................... 419
Fuel filler door ......................... 222 Refueling .............................. 222
Fuel pump shut off system..... 416
Fuses ........................................ 386
Garage door opener ................ 324
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 301
Grocery bag hooks.................. 310
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