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■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ The system may be malfunctioning when
In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
●The cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow.
● The cruise control indicator does not come on even when the “ON-OFF”
button is pressed while the engine is running.
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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing
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When trouble arises
319
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Comes on in
yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ SRS warning light
→P. 102
■ Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
WARNING
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●Cruise control
●LSD
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Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 97
Battery precautions ...... 267, 343
Child restraint system ........... 112
How your child should
wear the seat belt................. 44
Installing child restraints ....... 116
Power window lock switch ...... 54
Power window precautions .......................... 56
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 288
Seat belt guide ....................... 43
Seat belt precautions.............. 46
Trunk precautions................... 32
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................. 237
Exterior ................................. 236
Interior .................................. 240
Seat belts ............................. 241
Clock ........................................ 229
Condenser ............................... 263
Console tray ............................ 225
Coolant Capacity ............................... 360
Checking .............................. 261
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 345
Cruise control .......................... 179 Cup holders ..............................225
Curtain shield airbags ...............66
Customizable features.............383
Daytime running light
system ....................................173
Defogger
Rear window .........................215
Side mirror.............................215
Dimension.................................354
Dinghy towing ..........................205
Display Multi-information display .......165
Trip information .....................166
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....250
Doors
Door lock ...........................24, 27
Door windows..........................54
Side mirrors .............................51
Driver's seat belt reminder light.........................320
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................131
Correct posture .......................64
Procedures ............................128
Winter drive tips ....................200
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424 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersElectric power steering .......... 318
Seat belt reminder ................. 320
Warning lights Automatic headlight
leveling system .... ............... 318
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................ 320
Anti-lock brake system ................................ 318
Brake assist system .............. 318
Brake system ........................ 317
Charging system .... ............... 317
Cruise control indicator light....................... 318
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 318
Electronic engine control system ................................ 318
Engine oil pressure ............... 317
Low fuel level ........................ 320
Low tire pressure................... 320 Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 318
Open door ............................. 320
Pretensioners ........................ 318
Seat belt reminder light ..................................... 320
Slip indicator light .................. 318
SRS airbags .......................... 318
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 320
Washer
Checking ............................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 200
Switch ................................... 176
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 195
Load limits ............................. 199
Weight ................................... 354
Wheels ...................................... 281
Window glasses ........................ 54
Window lock switch................... 54
Windows Power windows ....................... 54
Rear window defogger .......... 215
Washer.................................. 176
Windshield wipers ................... 176
Winter driving tips ................... 200
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................... 24
Replacing the battery ............ 287
Wireless remote control key.... 24W
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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 318
or
P. 3 1 7P. 318
P. 3 1 7P. 318
P. 3 1 7P. 320
P. 320
or
P. 3 1 8P. 320
P. 3 1 8P. 320
P. 320
or
P. 3 1 8P. 320
P. 3 1 8
*: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning light
Electric power steering
warning light