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5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire com-
pared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
■ Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving per-
formance.
■ When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tire s or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■ To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to
replace the tire pressure warning va lve and transmitter when replacing the
tire. ( P. 470)
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the parking brake cannot be released
●Vehicles with Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P.
● Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
● Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system).
● Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
● Chock the tires.
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation
does not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be
released manually using the procedure below. This procedure
should be performed only if necessary, such as in an emer-
gency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is nor-
mal, the parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
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5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■When the seal is damaged
The seal needs to replace by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the trunk/luggage compartment has flooded with water when the seal has
been broken or is missing (for example, if the vehicle has been left outside in
the rain with the trunk lid open or removed), the parking brake system will
need to be replaced.
■ Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
WARNING
■ When releasing the parking brake manually
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmission), turn
the engine switch to “LOCK” position and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
● Turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position and check that the parking
brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmission), turn
the engine switch off and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
● Turn the engine switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.
NOTICE
■ When releasing the parking brake manually
● Be sure to turn the tool as far as it will go.
Stopping midway will cause switch operation to cancel and will cause the
parking brake system to fail.
● Use designated releasing tool only.
Using commercially available tool may damage the releasing hole and
unable to remove the hole.
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6038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction
under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R (Multidrive), or 1 or R (manual
transmission) and release the parking brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Press to turn off TRC. ( P. 307)
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with Multidrive: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accel-
erator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
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6079-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: 205/60R16 tires
*3: 215/55R17 and 225/45R18 tires
*4: Vehicles with a Multidrive
*5: Vehicles with a manual transmission
Drawbar load 75 kg (165.3 lb.)
Towing capacityWith brake
1ZR-FAE engine
1400 kg (3086.5 lb.)
2ZR-FAE engine
1600 kg (3527.4 lb.)
*4
1500 kg (3306.9 lb.)*5
3ZR-FAE engine
1800 kg (3968.3 lb.)
1WW engine
1600 kg (3527.4 lb.)
2WW engine
1800 kg (3968.3 lb.)
Without brake 500 kg (1102.3 lb.)
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6239-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
225/45R18 95W
215/55R17 94W
Tires and wheels
Tire size 225/45R18 95W
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Vehicle
speedFront wheel
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than
160 km/h
(99 mph)280 (2.8, 41) 250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h
(99 mph) or
less250 (2.5, 36) 230 (2.3, 33)
Wheel size 18 7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size 215/55R17 94W
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Vehicle
speedFront wheel
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than
160 km/h
(99 mph)270 (2.7, 39) 250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h
(99 mph) or
less240 (2.4, 35) 230 (2.3, 33)
Wheel size 17 7J
Wheel nut torque 103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
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6389-3. Items to initialize
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Items to initialize
*1: Diesel engine only
*2: If equipped
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery is reconnected, or mainte-
nance is performed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
*1After changing engine oil P. 459
Panoramic roof
shade
*2
When the automatic open/
close function does not
operateP. 4 3 1
Tire pressure warn-
ing system
*2
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire size
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed
• When changing between
two registered wheel setsP. 4 7 0
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653Alphabetical index
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Radiator .................................... 463
Radio
*....................................... 325
Radio data system (RDS)
*...... 329
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 515
Switch ................................... 241
Wattage................................. 625
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder ................................. 532
Rear seat
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 168
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 511, 512
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Wattage................................. 625
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 176
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 179
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window defogger .... 394, 401
Rear window wiper .................. 247
Refueling .................................. 248
Capacity ................................ 611
Fuel types ............................. 611
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 250
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ............... 250
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 493
Fuses .................................... 496
Light bulbs............................. 501
Tires ...................................... 570
Wireless remote control
battery................................. 493
Reset the maintenance data ... 459
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 284Seat belts.................................... 34
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 441
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 34
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 37
Reminder light and
buzzer................................. 532
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 530
Seat heaters ............................. 407
Seat position memory ............. 170
Seats
Adjustment ............................ 166
Adjustment
precautions......................... 167
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 55
Cleaning................................ 440
Driver’s seat position
memory .............................. 170
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 168
Head restraint ....................... 172
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 32
Seat heaters ......................... 407
Seat position memory ........... 170
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*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.