6088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
6108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates:
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel
engine)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
(if equipped) *1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (This
warning light may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the light
goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
6208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ If is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move to a level surface and check to see
if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■ If “ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS DEPRESSED SIMULTANE-
OUSLY”/“Accelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously” is
shown on the multi-information display
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 241)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If “WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW”/“Windshield washer fluid low” is
shown on the multi-information display
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 5 5 9 )
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SOON”/“Oil maintenance required
soon” is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 552)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”/“Oil maintenance required” is
shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing
the engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 552)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
6889-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf,
110 lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20 kgf,
45 lbf)
*3: With 15 inch front wheel brake*5
*4: With 16 inch front wheel brake*5
*5: Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer, if you are not sure of which specifications your vehicle is
equipped with.
*1: Models made in Thailand*3
*2: With grease fitting only
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 1 )
Brakes
Pedal
clearance*1
Left-hand
drive vehicles
Without
VSC
92 mm (3.6 in.)*3
91 mm (3.6 in.)*4
With VSC91 mm (3.6 in.)
Right-hand drive vehicles90 mm (3.5 in.)
Pedal free play1.0 6.0 mm
(0.04 0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*27 9 clicks
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE J1704 or FMVSS
No.116 DOT 4
Chassis lubrication
Propeller
shafts
Front (4WD
models)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
Slide
yoke*1
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
or lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
RearSpider*2Lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
709Alphabetical index
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Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 573
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 500
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 363
Automatic light
control system ....................... 296
Automatic transmission .......... 277
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 282
AUX port*................................. 450
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 518
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 594
Wattage................................. 691
Battery
Battery checking ................... 555
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 648
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 402
Warning light ......................... 610
Bluetooth®*.............................. 478
Audio system ........................ 471
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............. 451
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth® device ............... 459
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 460, 461
Wireless
communication ................... 451
Bluetooth® audio*................... 451
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 451
Deleting the call history......... 466
Making a call ......................... 473
Managing speed dials ........... 473
Managing the contacts.......... 468
Phone settings ...................... 464
Receiving a call..................... 475
Speaking on the phone ......... 473
Bottle holders .......................... 517
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 688
Override system warning
light..................................... 613
Parking brake........................ 291
Warning light ......................... 610
Brake assist ............................. 387
Break-in tips ............................. 241
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................. 134
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 535
Exterior ................................. 534
Interior................................... 537
Seat belts .............................. 538
CD player*................................ 425
Chains....................................... 403
Child restraint system ............... 65
Child seats definition............... 68
Child seats installation ...... 81, 90
Installing CRS with
ISOFIX rigid anchor.............. 86
Installing CRS with
seat belts .............................. 74
Installing CRS with
top strap ............................... 92
B
C
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 266, 269
Auto power off function ......... 273
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 272
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 267
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 601
Starting the engine ........ 266, 269
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 511
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 528
EVAK ......................................... 528
Flat tire ...................................... 625
Floor mat .................................... 36
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......... 685
Brake..................................... 688
Clutch .................................... 687
Steering................................. 689
Transfer................................. 686
Washer.................................. 559
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 591, 594
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage................................. 691
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 363
Warning light ......................... 612
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 591
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage................................. 691
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 57
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs............. 587
Wattage ................................ 691
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 218
Cleaning................................ 537
Correct driving posture ........... 38
Head restraints ..................... 223
Seat heaters ......................... 509
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 588
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wattage ................................ 691
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 670
Fuel filter ............................... 560
Fuel gauge ............................ 133
Fuel pump shut off system.... 609
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls .......... 657
Information ............................ 692
Refueling............................... 304
Type ...................................... 670
Warning light ......................... 612
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 149
Fuel filler door.......................... 304
Refueling............................... 304
Fuel filter .......................... 560, 612
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 609
Fuses ........................................ 578
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Odometer .................................. 134
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 687
Engine oil .............................. 671
Manual transmission oil ........ 686
Transfer oil ............................ 686
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 304
Hood ..................................... 545
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 229
Adjusting and folding............. 229
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 502
Outside temperature
display .................................... 133
Overhead console.................... 518
Overheating, Engine ................ 654
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 291
Parking brake indicator
light ..................................... 615
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 321
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 325
Function ................................ 321
Warning light ......................... 613
Personal lights ......................... 511
Switch ................................... 512
Wattage................................. 691
Power heater ............................ 494
Power outlets ........................... 524
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 689
Power windows
Jam protection function......... 233
Operation .............................. 232
Window lock switch............... 233
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 321
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 325
Function ................................ 321
Warning light ......................... 613
Quarter windows ..................... 236
Radiator .................................... 554
Radio*...................................... 420
Radio data system*................. 422
RDS*......................................... 422
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 373
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulb .............. 594
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage ................................ 691
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 614
Rear seat
Removing the rear seat
cushions ............................. 220
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 220
Rear step bumper .................... 182
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wattage ................................ 691
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.