6008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
6028-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates:
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel
engine)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
(if equipped) *1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (This
warning light may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the light
goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
6128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ If is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move to a level surface and check to see
if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■ If “ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS DEPRESSED SIMULTANE-
OUSLY”/“Accelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously” is
shown on the multi-information display
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 241)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If “WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW”/“Windshield washer fluid low” is
shown on the multi-information display
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 5 5 0 )
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SOON”/“Oil maintenance required
soon” is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 543)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”/“Oil maintenance required” is
shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing
the engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 543)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
6769-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf,
110 lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20 kgf,
45 lbf)
*3: Without 205R16C tires
*4: With 205R16C tires
*1: Models made in Thailand*3
*2: With grease fitting only
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 1 )
Brakes
Pedal
clearance*1
Left-hand
drive vehicles
Without
VSC
91 mm (3.6 in.)*3
92 mm (3.6 in.)*4
With VSC91 mm (3.6 in.)
Right-hand drive vehicles90 mm (3.5 in.)
Pedal free play1.0 6.0 mm
(0.04 0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*27 9 clicks
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE J1704 or FMVSS
No.116 DOT 4
Chassis lubrication
Propeller
shafts
Front (4WD
models)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
Slide
yoke*1
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
or lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
RearSpider*2Lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
697Alphabetical index
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Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 565
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 492
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 363
Automatic light
control system ....................... 296
Automatic transmission .......... 277
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 282
AUX port*................................. 446
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 510
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 586
Wattage................................. 679
Battery
Battery checking ................... 546
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 639
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 403
Warning light ......................... 602
Bluetooth®*.............................. 474
Audio system ........................ 467
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............. 447
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth® device ............... 455
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 456, 457
Wireless
communication ................... 447
Bluetooth® audio*................... 447
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 447
Deleting the call history......... 462
Making a call ......................... 469
Managing speed dials ........... 469
Managing the contacts.......... 464
Phone settings ...................... 460
Receiving a call..................... 471
Speaking on the phone ......... 469
Bottle holders .......................... 509
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 676
Override system warning
light..................................... 605
Parking brake........................ 291
Warning light ......................... 602
Brake assist ............................. 387
Break-in tips ............................. 241
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................. 134
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 527
Exterior ................................. 526
Interior................................... 529
Seat belts .............................. 530
CD player*................................ 421
Chains....................................... 404
Child restraint system ............... 65
Child seats definition............... 68
Child seats installation ...... 81, 90
Installing CRS with
ISOFIX rigid anchor.............. 86
Installing CRS with
seat belts .............................. 74
Installing CRS with
top strap ............................... 92
B
C
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 266, 269
Auto power off function ......... 273
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 272
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 267
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 593
Starting the engine ........ 266, 269
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 503
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 520
EVAK ......................................... 520
Flat tire ...................................... 616
Floor mat .................................... 36
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......... 673
Brake..................................... 676
Clutch .................................... 675
Steering................................. 677
Transfer................................. 674
Washer.................................. 550
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 583, 586
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage................................. 679
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 363
Warning light ......................... 604
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 583
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage................................. 679
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 57
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs............. 579
Wattage ................................ 679
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 218
Cleaning................................ 529
Correct driving posture ........... 38
Head restraints ..................... 223
Seat heaters ......................... 501
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 580
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wattage ................................ 679
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 660
Fuel filter ............................... 551
Fuel gauge ............................ 133
Fuel pump shut off system.... 601
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls .......... 648
Information ............................ 680
Refueling............................... 304
Type ...................................... 660
Warning light ......................... 604
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 149
Fuel filler door.......................... 304
Refueling............................... 304
Fuel filter .......................... 551, 604
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 601
Fuses ........................................ 570
F
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Odometer .................................. 134
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 675
Engine oil .............................. 661
Manual transmission oil ........ 674
Transfer oil ............................ 674
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 304
Hood ..................................... 537
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 229
Adjusting and folding............. 229
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 494
Outside temperature
display .................................... 133
Overhead console.................... 510
Overheating, Engine ................ 645
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 291
Parking brake indicator
light ..................................... 607
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 321
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 325
Function ................................ 321
Warning light ......................... 605
Personal lights ......................... 503
Switch ................................... 504
Wattage................................. 679
Power heater ............................ 486
Power outlets ........................... 516
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 677
Power windows
Jam protection function......... 233
Operation .............................. 232
Window lock switch............... 233
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 321
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 325
Function ................................ 321
Warning light ......................... 605
Quarter windows ..................... 236
Radiator .................................... 545
Radio*...................................... 416
Radio data system*................. 418
RDS*......................................... 418
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 373
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulb .............. 586
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage ................................ 679
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 606
Rear seat
Removing the rear seat
cushions ............................. 220
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 220
Rear step bumper .................... 182
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 586
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wattage ................................ 679
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.