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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
● When replacing the back up light of the right side, be careful not to touch
the exhaust pipes until they have cooled down sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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When trouble arises
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 your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
• The TRAC system;
• The AUTO LSD function; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC/Trailer Sway Control or
the TRAC system is operating.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Low fuel level warning light Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal.
(9.0 L, 2.0 Imp. gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
(Flashes)
(On the center panel)
Intuitive parking assist indicator (warning buzzer)*3 (if
equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(On the center panel)
Intuitive parking assist indicator (warning buzzer)*4 (if
equipped) Indicates that the intuitive parking assist sensor is dirty or
covered with ice.
→ Clean the sensors.
(On the center panel)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)
*2
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
■ Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 701)
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. 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.
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light co mes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with the
tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with
the shift position in any position other than PA buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to P.
Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
back door is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system cannot be used as the
vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
or less
→Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) cannot be used due to the vehi-
cle speed being too high
→Slow down.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Indicates that the engine switch is turned “LOCK”
position or turned to “ACC” position and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned
on
A buzzer also sounds.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on A buzzer also sounds.
→ Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the moon roof.
(AWD models only)
Indicates the AWD system has overheated
The AWD system turns off and the vehicle
switches to front wheel drive.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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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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Emergency flashers ................ 604
Engine“ACC” position ...................... 196
Accessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 554
Engine switch................ 196, 198
Hood ..................................... 551
How to start the engine......................... 196, 198
Identification number ............ 670
If the engine will not start ...... 654
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 196, 198
Overheating .......................... 662
Engine coolant ......................... 558 Capacity ................................ 672
Checking ............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine immobilizer system ...... 73
Engine oil ................................. 555
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 555
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 196, 198
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 501 Entune Audio ........................... 390
AUX Port/USB port ............... 393
Basic Audio Operations ........ 394
CD player.............................. 409
iPod ...................................... 416
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 439
Radio .................................... 407
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 392
USB memory ........................ 421
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 441
Using the AUX port ............... 426
Entune Audio Plus
*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 308
Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 616
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 641
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 673
Brake .................................... 674
Washer ................................. 564
Fog lights ................................. 221
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Switch ................................... 221
Wattage ................................ 676
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
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