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5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert)A buzzer also sounds.
→ Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the
engine switch off and then turn it to the
“ON” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
again to reset the LDA system. Or restart
the LDA system by pressing LDA switch. If
the LDA system becomes normal, the sys-
tem can be activated.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RSA (Road Sign
Assist)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
(Manual transmission)
Indicates a malfunction in the clutch switch
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the electric parking brake system
cannot perform a request A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Vehicles with Stop & Start system: indicates that
the electric parking brake system cannot perform
a release request when the Stop & Start system
is operating (engine stopped or starting). A buzzer also sounds.
→ If the parking brake is not released once
the engine has restarted and the warning
message has disappeared, pull the parking
brake switch again to release the parking
brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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5488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Interior buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once  The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the engine.
→
Confirm the location of the
electronic key.
Once
3 times
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door was
opened and closed while the
engine switch was in a mode
other than off.
→ Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was in P (Multidrive)
or N (manual transmission) and
the engine switch was not
turned off.
→ Turn the engine switch off
or bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once
Once
for 10
seconds
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off.
→ Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
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5518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once • When the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not
be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmis-
sion).
Once 
(Multidrive)
An attempt was made to start
the engine with the shift lever in
an incorrect position.
→Shift the shift lever to P
and start the engine.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Multidrive)
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the engine
switch turned off and then the
engine switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the engine being started.
→
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmis-
sion).
During an engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( →P. 592), the
engine switch was touched with
the electronic key.
→ Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
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.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Multidrive)
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 518)
● Check the degree of the tire
damage.
• Do not remove the nail or screw from the tire. Remov-
ing the object may widen the
opening and disenable emer-
gency repair with the repair
kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage,
move the vehicle until the
area of the puncture, if
known, is positioned at the
top of the tire.
■ A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
● When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire, such as on
the side wall, except the tread
● When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
● When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
● When the wheel is damaged
● When two or more tires have been punctured
● When 2 or more sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed through
the tread on a single tire
● When the sealant has expired
Before repairing the tire
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5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare
tire)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or R (manual transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 518)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 4 6 8
WARNING
■ If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the parking brake cannot be released
●Vehicles with Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P.
● Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
● Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system).
● Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
● Chock the tires.
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation
does not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be
released manually using the procedure below. This procedure
should be performed only if necessary, such as in an emer-
gency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is nor-
mal, the parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
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5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■When the seal is damaged
The seal needs to replace by any aut horized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the trunk/luggage compartment has flooded with water when the seal has
been broken or is missing (for example, if the vehicle has been left outside in
the rain with the trunk lid open or removed), the parking brake system will
need to be replaced.
■ Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
WARNING
■ When releasing the parking brake manually
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmission), turn
the engine switch to “LOCK” position and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
● Turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position and check that the parking
brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.
XVehicles with smart entry & start system
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmission), turn
the engine switch off and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
● Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.
NOTICE
■ When releasing the parking brake manually
●Be sure to turn the tool as far as it will go.
Stopping midway will cause switch operation to cancel and will cause the
parking brake system to fail.
● Use designated releasing tool only.
Using commercially available tool may damage the releasing hole and
unable to remove the hole.
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