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If the engine will not  
start ..................................745 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly  
(vehicles with a smart  
entry & start system)........747 
If the vehicle battery  
is discharged ...................750 
If your vehicle  
overheats .........................756 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck ................................759 
9-1. Specifications 
Maintenance data  
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 762 
Fuel information ................ 774 
9-2. Customization 
Customizable features ...... 776 
9-3. Initialization 
Items to initialize................ 789 
What to do if...  
(Troubleshooting) .................... 792 
Alphabetical index...................... 797
For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to 
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” for information 
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system 
• Hands-free system  
(for cellular phone)
• Rear view monitor system 
• Audio system 
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels, 
Belgium www.toyota-europe.com
9Vehicle specifications
Index 

15Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 278 
Precautions for winter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 470 
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer*3) . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 570 
Precautions for using a car wash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 602 
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 285 
Refueling method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 285 
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 764 
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 631 
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 772 
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 470 
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 631
Coping with flat tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 710, 730 
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 615 
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 615 
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 765 
Coping with overheating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 756 
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/ 
turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 255, 265 
Front fog lights*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 276
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 255 
Stop lights/tail lights/turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 255, 265 
Tail lights (LED type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 265 
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 244, 250 
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 265 
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 276
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving   
(Replacing method: P. 661, Watts: P. 773)
*1: Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with monochrome display
*3: If equipped
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Instrument cluster
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■The meters and display illuminate when 
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:  
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: 
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. 
■ Outside temperature display 
● In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis- 
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change. 
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 25 km/h [16 mph]) 
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/ 
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.) 
● When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.  
Take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components 
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which 
indicates the maximum engine speed. 
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is 
in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 756) 

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Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When driving the vehicle 
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- 
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.  
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake 
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident. 
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. 
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the 
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly. 
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake 
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident. 
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.  
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot 
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby. 
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off 
while driving will not cause loss of  steering or braking control, but the 
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it 
is safe to do so.  
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way:  P. 681 
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill.  
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 244, 250) 
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or 
outside rear view mirrors while driving. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. 
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body 
are not outside the vehicle. 
● Do not drive the vehicle off-road.  
This is not an AWD vehicle designed fo r off-road driving. Proceed with all 
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road. 
● Do not drive across a river or through other bodies of water.  
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage 
the engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle. 

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators) 
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as
possible.  
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. 
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle w hen the wear limits of the brake pads 
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded. 
■ When the vehicle is stopped 
● Do not race the engine.  
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (Multidrive) or N, the vehicle may 
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident. 
● On vehicles with a Multidrive, in order to prevent accidents due to the vehi- 
cle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine 
is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary. 
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused 
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal 
and securely apply the parking brake as needed. 
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.  
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause 
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby. 

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Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle 
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift 
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally,  if the vehicle is parked in a poorly 
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to 
death or a serious health hazard. 
■ When braking 
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.  
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause 
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the 
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle. 
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other 
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.  
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. 
Have your brakes fixed immediately. 
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.  
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted 
brakes. 
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the 
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will 
increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.  
■ If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models) 
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or 
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident. 

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■Important points regarding stability 
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong 
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by 
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov- 
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement 
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying 
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles 
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and 
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe- 
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information
Multidrive 
To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor- 
mance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in 
D, must be in M and select gear step 4 or lower. ( P. 246)
Manual transmission 
Refrain from driving in 6th gear to maintain the effectiveness of 
engine braking and to maintain charging system performance.
■If the engine overheats 
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures 
exceeding 30 C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the 
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over- 
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 756)
■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). 

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■When starting the engine 
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the 
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.  
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. 
■ Caution when driving 
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an 
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” pos ition to stop the engine. An accident 
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 681)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge 
Do not leave the engine switch in the  “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri- 
ods of time without the engine running. 
■ When starting the engine 
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may 
overheat the starter and wiring system. 
● Do not race a cold engine. 
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi- 
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.