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Emergency flashers .......... 532
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 533
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 540
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) ............ 541
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 542
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 551
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
spare tire) ....................... 566
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit).... 583
If the engine will not
start................................. 600
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” (vehicles
with a Multidrive)............. 603
If you lose your keys ......... 604
If you cannot operate
the back door opener...... 605
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 606
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 609
If your vehicle overheats ... 613
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 617
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency ................. 619
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Emergency flashers
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash.
To turn them off, press the
switch once again.
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Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
WARNING
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
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Once
*1
(Flashes)
Indicates that
the electronic
key does not
operate prop-
erly.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.
Once
*2
(Flashes)
Indicates that
the electronic
key does not
operate prop-
erly.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
clutch pedal.
Once
*1
(Flashes)
Indicates that
the shift lever
out of “P” or “N”
and turned to
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch off.
Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch off to
after shift the
shift lever to “P”.
Indicates that
the auto power
off function.
Start the
engine.
Increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain at that
level for approx-
imately 5 min-
utes to recharge
the battery of
your vehicle.
Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
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Once
Indicates that
the key battery
is low.
Replace the
battery.
Once
*1
(Flashes)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or
closed and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
switched twice to
ACCESSORY
mode from off.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
brakes.
Once
*2
(Flashes)
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or
closed and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
switched twice to
ACCESSORY
mode from off.
Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
applying the
clutch pedal.
Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
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If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct
starting procedure ( P. 198, 202) or releasing the steering lock
( P. 200, 205), confirm the following points.
■The engine will not start even if you are carrying the correct
key
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. (gasoline engine)
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 198, 202)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 124)
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the personal/interior
lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 609)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
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■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart
entry & start system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
( P. 602)
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the personal/interior
lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound
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. 609)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
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If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
Using the mechanical key
( P. 39) in order to perform
the following operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Vehicles with alarm: An alarm will
sound if the alarm is set.
( P. 137)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 63) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be
opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure
below.