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When trouble arises
*1: Seat belt reminders:The seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver and passengers that
any of the seat belts of the occupied seats is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least
20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately
5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
→ P. 537
Tire pressure warning light (if equipped)
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( →P. 534)
• Flat tire ( →P. 570, 554)
→ Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system ( →P. 535)
→ Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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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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Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking
brake systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system 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 one or more of the doors is not fully
closed The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph), flashes and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the door(s) are not yet fully
closed.
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the trunk (sedan) or back door
(wagon) is not fully closed If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph), flashes and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the trunk (sedan) or back door
(wagon) is not yet fully closed.
→ Close the trunk (sedan) or back door
(wagon).
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
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When the engine switch is turned off while the
vehicle is not at standstill, a message is dis-
played and a buzzer sounds twice to indicate
that the parking brake is not engaged.
If the driver’s door is opened without parking
brake applied, a continuous buzzer sounds.
→ Apply the parking brake.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph), message is displayed and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still
engaged.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicate that the parking brake is in undefined
state When the parking brake system is unable to
detect its current state (set or released), mes-
sage is displayed and a buzzer sounds.
→ Wait until the message disappears. If the
message does not disappear, release the
parking brake.
Indicates that the parking brake system is not
currently functional A buzzer also sounds.
→ Leave the system for a while.
In case of overheating, the system will
become functional once the system cools
down.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes) (Flashes)
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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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XSedan
*1: Use of the jack and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped) (→P. 577)
A jack and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another dul y qualified and equipped professional.
*2: Use of the wheel cap clip. (if equipped) ( →P. 489)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench*1
Towing eyelet
Parking brake release tool
Jack*
1
Wheel cap clip*2
Jack handle*1
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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XWagon
*1: Use of the jack and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped) (→P. 577)
A jack and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another dul y qualified and equipped professional.
*2: Use of the wheel cap clip. (if equipped) ( →P. 489)
Towing eyelet
Parking brake release tool
Jack
*1
Jack handle*1
Rear auxiliary box Wheel cap clip
*2
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Wheel nut wrench
*1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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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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