
5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately \
3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
*2: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode,
the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after
24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90
more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is
still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6
seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a
different tone for 90 more seconds.
Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
intermittently for 6 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 24 more seconds.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, driver’s seat belt
pretensioner, front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and force limiter, air-
bags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( →P. 40)
(Amber)
LDA warning light (if equipped)
The warning light comes on and a warning message is
displayed to indicate that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) system is not available temporarily
or has detected a malfunction.
→ P. 557
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake still
engaged.A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system has determined that the
driver does not have the hands on the steering
wheel while the steering control function is on
If the system continues to determine that the
driver does not have the hands on the steering
wheel, a buzzer also sounds.
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes) (U.S.A.) (Red)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................ 644
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 645
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 647

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For owners
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian own-
ers (in French)
The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc-
tions in English.

661Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 426Air conditioning filter ............. 516
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 426
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 428
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 308 Function ................................ 308
Warning light ......................... 548
Air conditioning filter .............. 516
Air conditioning system.......... 426 Air conditioning filter ............. 516
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 428
Airbags ....................................... 38 Airbag operating conditions .... 46
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 41
Airbag warning light .............. 547
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 51
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 43 SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 647
SRS airbags ........................... 38
All-wheel drive system............ 309
Anchor brackets ........................ 64
Antenna Radio .................................... 350
Smart key system ................. 136
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 308 Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 548
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 271
Armrest..................................... 455
Assist grips .............................. 456
Audio input ...................... 334, 368
Audio system ........................... 329 Audio input.................... 334, 368
AUX port/USB port ....... 334, 368
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 381
CD player.............................. 351
iPod ...................................... 358
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 351
Optimal use .......................... 348
Portable music player ........... 334
Radio .................................... 349
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 333
USB memory ........................ 363
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 516
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 426
Automatic High Beam ............. 217
Automatic light control system.................................... 216
AUX port ........................... 334, 368
Auxiliary box ............................ 442
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Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 71
Child safety ................................ 58
12-volt battery precautions ................. 499, 595
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 129
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 166
Power window lock switch ................................. 161
Power window
precautions ......................... 163
Rear door child-protectors .... 116
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 519
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 37
Seat belt precautions .............. 35
Seat heater precautions........ 434
Child-protectors....................... 116
Cleaning ........................... 470, 473 Aluminum wheels.................. 471
Exterior ................................. 470
Interior................................... 473
Radar sensor ................ 301, 567
Seat belts .............................. 474
Clock ........................................... 99
Coat hooks ............................... 455
Compass .................................. 464
Condenser ................................ 493
Console box ............................. 440 Coolant ..................................... 492
Capacity................................ 610
Checking............................... 492
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 317
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ........................ 597
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 276
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 264
Cup holders ............................. 441
Curtain shield airbags............... 38
Customizable features ............ 631
Daytime running light system.................................... 215
Deck board ............................... 452
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 429
Rear window ......................... 429
Windshield ............................ 428
Dimension ................................ 606
Dinghy towing.......................... 197
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 264
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................ 101
Intuitive parking assist .......... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 259
Multi-information display ......... 97
Toyota parking assist monitor
*............................. 281
Warning message................. 556
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 483
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ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 518
Fuses .................................... 520
Light bulbs ............................ 523
Tires ...................................... 576
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 518
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 644
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 477
Road accident cautions ............ 82
Seat belt reminder light........... 549
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking
Retractor............................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 474
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer .... 549
Seat belt extender................... 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 645
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 547
Seat heaters ............................. 434
Seat position memory ............. 149
Seating capacity ...................... 182 Seats ................................. 144, 146
Adjustment............................ 144
Adjustment precautions ........ 145
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 63
Cleaning ............................... 473
Driving position memory ....... 149
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 147
Head restraint ....................... 151
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 434
Seat position memory ........... 149
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 216
Inside rear view mirror .......... 157
Intuitive parking assist .......... 280
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 255
Radar sensor ........................ 235
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 225
Touchless sensor ................. 121
Service reminder indicators ..... 88
Shift lever Hybrid transmission .............. 205
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 209
Shift lock system ..................... 208
Shopping bag hooks ............... 443
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights ................... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs .... 527, 530
Wattage ................................ 614
Side mirrors ............................. 158 Adjusting and folding ............ 158
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 298
Heaters ................................. 429
Side turn signal lights ............. 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 534
Turn signal lever ................... 211
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