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7-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever isin P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor? ( →P. 674)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( →P. 674)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parkingbrake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel.
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 196, 198)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 73)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 658)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 655)
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( →P. 196, 198), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart key
system).
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 658)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)
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9-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights/daytime running
lights (halogen headlights)901255A
Fog lights*⎯19B
Front turn signal lights/
parking lights (halogen head-
lights)
7444NA28/8C
Front turn signal lights (LED
headlights)7444NA28C
Front side marker lights⎯5D
Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lights (bulb type)744321/5D
Tail lights (bulb type)⎯5D
Rear turn signal lights⎯21C
Back-up lights92116D
License plate lights⎯5D
Interior
Vanity lights⎯8D
Interior lights (front)/
personal lights⎯5D
Interior light (rear)⎯8E
Luggage compartment light⎯5D
A: HIR2 halogen bulbs
B: H16 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
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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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Automatic High Beam ............. 217
Automatic light control system .................................... 216
Automatic transmission.......... 203 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 209
Paddle shift switches ........... 206
AUX port ........................... 330, 393
Auxiliary box ............................ 507
Back door
Back door.............................. 113
Jam protection function......... 121
Power back door ................... 116
Touchless power back door .................................... 115
Wireless remote control .......... 99
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 599
Wattage ................................ 676
Battery ...................................... 561 Battery checking ................... 561
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 658
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Warning light/ message ............................. 629
Bluetooth
®........................ 384, 472
Audio system ................ 376, 439
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..... 379, 441
Registering a Bluetooth
® device....... 365, 432
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 367, 434
Wireless communication ........... 359, 427
Bluetooth
® audio ............. 376, 439 Bluetooth
® phone
(audio system)....................... 359
Deleting the call history ........ 373
Making a call......................... 379
Managing speed dials........... 372
Managing the contacts ......... 374
Phone settings ...................... 366
Receiving a call .................... 381
Speaking on the phone......... 379
Bluetooth
® phone (Entune Audio)
Deleting the call history ........ 458
Making a call......................... 443
Managing the contacts ......... 462
Message function ................. 450
Phone settings ...................... 456
Receiving a call .................... 446
Speaking on the phone......... 447
Bottle holders .......................... 507
Brake Fluid ...................................... 560
Parking brake ....................... 212
Warning light/message..................... 615, 626
Brake assist ............................. 307
Break-in tips............................. 167
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 86
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 297 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 301
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 304
Care .................................. 536, 539 Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 234, 300
Seat belts.............................. 540
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I/M test ...................................... 548
Identification ............................ 669Engine................................... 670
Vehicle .................................. 669
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 196, 198
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 501
Illuminated entry system ........ 503
Immobilizer system ................... 73
Indicators ................................... 78
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 704
Maintenance ......................... 543
Moon roof.............................. 162
Power back door ................... 121
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 567
Inside rear view mirror ............ 151
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 86
Interior lights............................ 501 Switch ................................... 502
Wattage ................................ 676
Intuitive parking assist............ 277
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 553
Vehicle-equipped jack ..................................... 642
Jack handle ...................... 642, 647
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 161
Power back door opener and closer ........................... 121
Power windows ..................... 157 Keyless entry ..................... 99, 130
Smart key system ................. 130
Wireless remote control .......... 99
Keys ............................................ 98 Battery-saving function ......... 131
Electronic key ......................... 98
Engine switch ............... 196, 198
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 656
If you lose your keys ............. 100
Key number plate ................... 98
Keyless entry .................. 99, 130
Keys........................................ 98
Replacing the battery............ 585
Warning buzzer .................... 131
Wireless remote control key........................................ 99
LATCH system ........................... 62
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........... 253
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 551
Hood lock release lever ........ 551
Shift lever.............................. 203
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wiper lever ........................... 222
License plate lights ................. 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 600
Wattage ................................ 676
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LightAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 217
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 501
Fog light switch ..................... 221
Headlight switch.................... 213
Illuminated entry system ....... 503
Interior lights ......................... 502
Interior light list...................... 501
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 119
Personal lights ...................... 502
Replacing light bulbs............. 591
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Vanity lights .......................... 519
Wattage ................................ 676
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 591
Wattage ................................ 676
Lock steering column ............. 201
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 549
General maintenance ........... 545
Maintenance data ................. 668
Maintenance required reminder message.............. 634
Maintenance requirements ...................... 542
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 615
Meter ........................................... 84
Indicators ................................ 78
Instrument panel light control................................... 86
Meters ..................................... 84
Multi-information display ......... 88
Warning lights ....................... 615
Meter control switches.............. 89
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 492 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 486, 493
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Vanity mirrors ....................... 519
Moon roof ................................. 160 Jam protection function ........ 161
Operation .............................. 160
MP3 disc ........................... 336, 409
Multi-information display.......... 88 Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 261
Intuitive parking assist .......... 278
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 257
Switching the display .............. 89
Trip information....................... 94
Warning messages ............... 625
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 85
Oil Engine oil .............................. 671
Rear differential oil................ 673
Transfer oil............................ 674
Opener Back door ............................. 113
Fuel filler door ....................... 231
Hood ..................................... 551
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 153 Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 297
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 486, 493
Outside temperature display .... 85
Overheating, Engine ............... 662M
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.