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6-4. Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine
Follow this procedure:If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait
ten seconds and try again.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then pres s the push button start. If the
engine starts, release the accele rator immediately because the
engine will suddenly rev up.
If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelera-
tor.
If the engine still does not start using the above procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in
the engine).
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6-5. Overheating
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on:Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
Put a vehicle with an automatic tr ansaxle in park (P), a manual tran-
saxle in neutral.
Apply the parking brake.
Turn off the air conditioner.
Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine com-
partment.
If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is escaping
Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.
Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after
the temperature has decreased.
When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses.
■If you find a leak or other damage , or if coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on,
the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.
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6-6. Emergency Towing
Towing Description
A towed vehicle usually should
have its drive wheels (front
wheels) off the ground. If exces-
sive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels
on the ground, release the parking
brake.
We recommend that towing be done only by your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
Wheel dollies
NOTICE
●Do not tow the vehicle pointed back-
ward with driving wheels on the ground.
This may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
● Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
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If Trouble Arises
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
Vehicles with type B audio:
The warning contents can be verified on the audio.
Select the icon on the home screen to display the applica-
tions screen.
Select the “Warning Guidance”.
If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a
malfunction. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact
your Toyota dealer.
If any warning light turns on/flash es, take appropriate action for
each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if
the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult your
Toyota dealer.
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
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Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions:
• Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied
with the ignition switched to START or ON. It turns off
when the parking brake is fully released.
• Low brake fluid level warning If the brake warning light remains illuminated even
though the parking brake is released, the brake fluid
may be low or there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Electronic Brake Force Dist ribution System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution control unit deter-
mines that some components are operating incorrectly,
the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The prob-
lem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution
system.
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If Trouble Arises
■Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
●If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate
normally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however,
the operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel
could vibrate when turning.
● Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is
stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to
go into protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this
does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait
several minutes for the system to return to normal.
WARNING
■Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact
your Toyota dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indi-
cates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail
at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking
brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need
to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
■ Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illu-
minated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in
an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
NOTICE
■Charging System Warning Light
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illumi-
nated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
■ Engine Oil Warning Light
● Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
● Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
■ High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
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If any of the following warning lights turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle
inspected.
Contact Your Toyota Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
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Master Warning Light
Vehicles with type B audio
The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on P. 501.
Vehicles without type B audio
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the follow-
ing occurs. Consult your Toyota dealer.
• There is a malfunction in the battery management sys- tem.
• There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
ABS Warning Light If the ABS warning light stays on while you’re driving, the
ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Check Engine LightIf this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have
a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult your Toyota dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following
cases:
• The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
• The engine’s electrical system has a problem.
• The emission control system has a problem.
• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continu-
ously, do not drive at high speeds and consult your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
(if equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Warning LightThe light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
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If Trouble Arises
■ABS Warning Light
●When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs
and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the
weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
● The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illu-
minated.
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning
Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light con-
stantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illumi-
nate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The system may not operate in an accident.
(Flashing)
(if equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunc-
tion, the tire pressure warn ing light flashes for about 1
minute when the ignition is switched ON and then con-
tinues illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
(Red)
(Illuminate)
KEY Warning Light
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it
illuminates continuously.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on
P. 146.
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(Illuminate)
(if equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light
When the warning light illu-
minates, and the warning
beep sound is heard (about
3 seconds), tire pressure is
too low in one or more tires.
Inspect the tires and
adjust to the specified
inflation pressure
(→ P. 439).
(Amber)
(if equipped)
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) Warning Light
The light turns on if the wind-
shield is dirty or there is a
malfunction in the system.
Vehicles with type B
audio
Verify the reason why the
warning light is illuminated
on the center display
( →P. 501).
If the reason why the
warning light is illuminated
is due to a dirty wind-
shield, clean the wind-
shield.
For any other reasons,
have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota
dealer.
Vehicles without type B
audio
If the reason why the
warning light is illuminated
is due to a dirty wind-
shield, clean the wind-
shield. For any other
reasons, have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota
dealer.
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