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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction
under the tires.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. (→P. 296)
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
1
2
3
4
5
6
2WD models
AWD models
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9-1. Specifications
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Model2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE)
Ty p e4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.54 × 3.86 in. (90.0 × 98.0 mm)
Displacement152.2 cu.in. (2494 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 Imp.gal.)
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6739-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 °F
(20 °C):12.3 V or higher
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
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9-2. Customization
■Door lock (→P. 107, 656)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in two steps
All doors
unlocked in one step
——O
Speed linked door locking
function (vehicles with smart
key system)
OffOnO—O
Shift position linked door lock-
ing functionOnOffO—O
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionOnOffO—O
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking functionOffOnO—O
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9-2. Customization
■Smart key system*1 (→ P. 130) and wireless remote control
( → P. 99, 107, 113)
*1: If equipped
*2: For some models: the default setting is “5”.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Operation signal
(Buzzers)
*2Level 7
Off
O—O
Level 1 to 6
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before the auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if a door is not
opened after being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door reminder buzzer
(When locking the vehicle)OnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in two steps
All doors
unlocked in one step
O—O
Alarm (panic mode)OnOff——O
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6999-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Smart key system*1 (→ P. 107, 113, 130)
*1: If equipped
*2: Settings that can be changed by electronic key ( →P. 111 )
■
Wireless remote control ( →P. 98, 107, 113)
*: If equipped
■
Moon roof* ( → P. 162)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart key systemOnOff——O
Select doors to unlock*2Driver’s doorAll the doorsO—O
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 timesAs many as desired——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Opening operation of power
back door
*
Press and
hold
Off
——OOne short press
Press twice
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Moon roof open reminder
functionOnOff——O
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9-2. Customization
■Illumination (→P. 501)
*: If equipped
■Vehicle customization
●When the Speed linked door locking function and shift position linked door
locking function are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, all the doors will
be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the Speed linked door
locking function would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the Speed linked door
locking function will operate.
● When the smart key system (if equipped) is off, the selecting doors to unlock
cannot be customized.
● When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the automatic
door lock function activates, the signals will be generated in accordance
with the operation signal (buzzers) and the operation signal (emergency
flashers) settings.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Interior lights illumination con-
trol
*OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O*—O
7.5
seconds
30
seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without
smart key system) or engine
switch is turned off (vehicles
with smart key system)
OnOff——O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person (vehicles
with smart key system)
OnOff——O
Footwell lights control*OnOff——O
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 100)
●Vehicles with smart key system
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( →P. 106)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 585)
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 199)
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( →P. 101, 132)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 1 1 0 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened