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6028-1. Essential information
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WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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6038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck
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6048-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
When attaching the hooks to the
rear of the vehicle, make sure to
attach them to the inside of the
vehicle.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 .
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
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When trouble arises
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing hooks. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 80 km (50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system).
Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
Before towing the vehicle, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) once, and then start the engine.
4WD models: Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2.
( P. 363)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted (automatic transmission):
P. 2 8 2
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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6068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, cables or chains. The towing hooks,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Pre Runner (2WD models): Be sure to
transport the vehicle with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged or an accident may
occur due to a change in direction of the
vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged, and
the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed (vehicles without smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to off (vehicles with smart entry &
start system). The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold
the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ When towing a vehicle equipped with the Stop & Start system (if
equipped)
When it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all four wheels contacting the
ground, perform the following procedure before towing the vehicle to protect
the system.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry
& start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system) once, and
then start the engine. If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
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Four-wheel drive indicator light (warning buzzer)*3 (if
equipped)
Indicates that the differential oil temperature is too high
when the light flashes rapidly and a buzzer sounds.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2, and
wait until the warning light goes off.
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
when the light flashes rapidly and a buzzer does not
sound.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
when the light flashes rapidly.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Rear differential lock indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system
when the light flashes rapidly.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Timing belt replacement warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Fuel system warning light (warning buzzer)*4 (if
equipped)
The amount of accumulated water in the fuel filter has
reached the specified level if the light flashes.
P. 560
The fuel filter need to be replaced if the light comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
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When trouble arises
*1: The buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*2: Slow down until the lamp goes off.
*3: The buzzer sounds when the differential oil temperature is too high and
turning the front-wheel drive control switch to H2 is required.
*4: The buzzer will sound at the same time the warning light flashes.
*5: The open door warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches or exceeds a
speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*6: The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a
speed of 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.
*7: The rear passengers’ seat belt buzze r sounds to alert the rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently
for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 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.
*8: The parking brake engaged warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a
speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
(The Stop & Start cancel indicator will come on when the
system is canceled: P. 378)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Parking brake indicator light (warning buzzer)*8
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
Low AdBlue™ level warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that AdBlue™ level is low
Have AdBlue™ refilled at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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