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6-4. Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ........522 
• Sun visors ......................522 
• Vanity mirror ..................522 
• Clock .............................523
• Power outlets .................524
• Grocery bag hooks ........526
• Coat hooks ....................527
• Armrest ..........................527 
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......528 
7-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior ..........534 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...........537 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements....................540 
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ......................543 
Hood ..................................545 
Engine compartment..........547 
Tires ...................................566 
Tire inflation pressure ........569 
Wheels ...............................571 
Air conditioning filter ..........573 
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery.......575 
Checking and  
replacing fuses ................578 
Light bulbs .........................583 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers .......... 600 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 601 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ..................... 603 
If you think something is  
wrong .............................. 608 
Fuel pump shut off  
system (gasoline engine 
only) ................................ 609 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds ............................ 610 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 618 
If you have a flat tire .......... 625 
If the engine will not  
start ................................. 642 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly 
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system) ....... 644 
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged ...................... 648 
If your vehicle  
overheats ........................ 654 
If you run out of fuel  
and the engine stalls  
(diesel engine only) ......... 657 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck................................ 658
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3044-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the 
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off 
(vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types 
 P. 692 
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine) 
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that 
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: 
Before refueling the vehicle 
     
        
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5607-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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You may drain the fuel filter yourself. However, as the operation is dif- 
ficult, we recommend having it drained by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Even if 
you decide to drain it yourself, contact any authorized Toyota retailer 
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
The water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if one of the following 
symptoms occurs:
Vehicles without multi-information display 
When the fuel system warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds. 
( P. 612)
Vehicles with multi-information display 
When “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER SEE 
OWNER’S MANUAL”/“Water accumulation in fuel filter See owner’s
manual” is shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer 
sounds*1. 
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch 
to the “LOCK” position. 
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch off. 
Place a small tray under the drain plug or drain hose to catch the 
water and any fuel that comes out. 
Perform the draining as shown in the illustration. 
Turn the drain plug counter- 
clockwise about 2 to 2 1/2 
turns. 
Loosening more than this will 
cause water oozing from around
the drain plug.
Operate the priming pump 
until fuel begins to run out. 
After draining, tighten the drain plug by hand.
*1: Models for model code destination Blank*2
*2: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P.  1 1 )
Fuel filter (diesel engine only)
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8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers ........... 600 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency ....................... 601 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ...................... 603 
If you think something is  
wrong ............................... 608 
Fuel pump shut off  
system (gasoline engine 
only) ................................. 609 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 610 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 618 
If you have a flat tire .......... 625 
If the engine will not  
start.................................. 642 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly  
(vehicles with smart 
entry & start system)........ 644 
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged ....................... 648 
If your vehicle  
overheats ......................... 654 
If you run out of fuel  
and the engine stalls 
(diesel engine only) ......... 657 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck ................................ 658 
     
        
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6098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline engine only)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is 
activated. 
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles 
without smart entry & start system) or ACCESSORY mode or off 
(vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or 
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off 
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■ Before starting the engine 
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. 
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been 
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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6178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn- 
ing message is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with 
multi-information display) 
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail- 
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on 
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer. The 
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system 
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in 
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine) 
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off. 
■ If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine) 
Never drive the vehicle with the warn ing light flashing. Continued driving 
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump. 
     
        
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6248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn- 
ing message is shown on the multi-information display 
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail- 
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ While the engine oil level warning is displayed 
Continued engine operation with lo w engine oil will damage the engine. 
■ If “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER SEE OWNER’S MAN- 
UAL”/“Water accumulation in fuel fi lter See owner’s manual” is shown 
on the multi-information display 
Never drive the vehicle if the warning message is displayed. Continued driv- 
ing with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection 
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6578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls  
(diesel engine only)
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls: 
Refuel your vehicle. 
To bleed the fuel system, oper- 
ate the priming pump until you 
feel more resistance. 
Start the engine. ( P. 266, 269)
If the engine does not start after the above steps have been performed, 
wait for 10 seconds and try steps   and   again. If the engine still does
not start, contact any authorized Toyo ta retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
After starting the engine, depress the accelerator pedal lightly until the 
engine runs smoothly.
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■ When restarting the engine 
● Do not crank the engine before refueling and operating the priming pump. 
This may damage the engine and fuel system. 
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may 
overheat the starter and wiring system.
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