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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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When trouble arises
*4: The corner and center indicators turn on and remain on after the indicatorfor the malfunctioning sensor turns on, and the vehicle indicator turns off
while the buzzer sounds for approximately 7 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. 38)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger de\
tec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.

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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 front passenger occupant classification
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.) (Canada)
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................ 706
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 707
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 709

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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.

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 484, 490Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 490
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 484
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 492
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 307 Function ................................ 307
Warning light ......................... 615
Air conditioning filter .............. 583
Air conditioning system ............................ 484, 490
Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 490
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 484
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 492
Airbags ....................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child .............................. 39
Airbag warning light .............. 615
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 41
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 41
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44 Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 41
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 709
SRS airbags ........................... 36
All-wheel drive lock switch..... 296
Anchor brackets ........................ 62
Antenna Radio ............................ 335, 408
Smart key system ................. 130
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 307 Function ................................ 307
Warning light......................... 615
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 268
Armrest..................................... 521
Assist grips .............................. 522
Audio input ...................... 330, 393
Audio system ........................... 324 Audio input............................ 330
AUX port/USB port............. 330, 346, 352
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 359
CD player.............................. 336
iPod ...................................... 346
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 336
Optimal use .......................... 332
Portable music player ........... 330
Radio .................................... 334
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 327
USB memory ........................ 352
AUTO LSD ................................ 307
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 490
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Cargo capacity ......................... 668
Cargo hooks............................. 508
Catch protection function ....... 157
CD player .......................... 336, 409
Chains....................................... 314
Child restraint system ............... 57Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation ....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats, definition ............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 69
Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 123
Battery precautions ....... 563, 661
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 587
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 499 Child-protectors ...................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 536, 539
Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 234, 300
Seat belts.............................. 540
Clock......................................... 398
Coat hooks ............................... 521
Compass .................................. 530
Condenser................................ 560
Console box ............................. 505
Coolant ..................................... 558 Capacity................................ 672
Checking............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 314
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 662
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 273
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 261
Warning message................. 630
Cup holders ............................. 506
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 693
Daytime running light system.................................... 215
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 486, 493
Rear window ................. 486, 493
Windshield ............................ 485
Differential................................ 673
Dimension ................................ 668
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
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Resetting the maintenance required reminder
message ................................. 543
Seat belts.................................... 28 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 540
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 616
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 707
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 615
Seat heaters ............................. 499
Seat position memory ............. 144
Seating capacity ...................... 180 Seats ................................. 139, 141
Adjustment.................... 139, 141
Adjustment
precautions................. 140, 143
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 539
Driving position memory ....... 144
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 142
Head restraint ....................... 146
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 499
Seat position memory ........... 144
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 216
Inside rear view mirror .......... 152
Intuitive parking assist .......... 277
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 253
Radar sensor ........................ 234
Touchless sensor ................. 115
Service reminder indicators ..... 78
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 203
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 209
Shift lock system ..................... 209
Shopping bag hooks ............... 508
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side marker lights ................... 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs .... 594, 597
Wattage ................................ 676
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.