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6378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Manual transmission
Ensure that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
electronic key to the engine
switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
A message indicating how to start the engine will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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6388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission)
and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 567)
■ Alarm (vehicles with alarm for Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia,
Turkmenistan and Morocco)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered.
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 272)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
● Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 683)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P. 185)
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6448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When exchanging the battery
● When the vent plug and indicator are close to the hold down bracket, the
battery fluid (sulfuric acid) may leak.
● For information regarding battery replacement, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle (vehicles with manual transmission)
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle as the three-way catalytic converter or
catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
NOTICE
■ When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fan or belt.
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6498-2. 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
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with rear differential lock system: Lock the rear differential.
( P. 373)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic transmission)
or 1 or R position (manual transmission) and carefully apply the
accelerator to free the vehicle.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle (vehicles with TRC/A-TRC system)
Press to turn off TRC/A-TRC.
Vehicles without multi-information display
Vehicles with multi-information display
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*: EURO IV, V and VI are emission standards. If it is not clear that your vehi-
cle meets relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline engine
With automatic transmission
8.1 L (8.6 qt., 7.1 Imp.qt.)
With manual transmission
7.8 L (8.2 qt., 6.9 Imp.qt.)
Diesel
engine
Except for
EURO IV,
V and VI
models*
Without power heater
8.3 L (8.8 qt., 7.3 Imp.qt.)
With power heater
8.7 L (9.2 qt., 7.7 Imp.qt.)
For
EURO IV
models*
Without power heater
8.6 L (9.1 qt., 7.6 Imp.qt.)
With power heater
8.9 L (9.4 qt., 7.8 Imp.qt.)
For
EURO V
and VI
models*
With automatic transmission
9.6 L (10.1 qt., 8.4 Imp.qt.)
With manual transmission
9.1 L (9.6 qt., 8.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
Do not use plain water alone.
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6749-1. Specifications
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*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
Manual transmission
Oil capacity
5-speed models 2.2 L (2.3 qt., 1.9 Imp.qt.)
6-speed
models
4WD
models 2.5 L (2.6 qt., 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Pre
Runner 2.7 L (2.9 qt., 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type
TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil API
GL-3 (GL-4) or equivalent
Recommended
oil viscosity
Above
-10 C (14F):
5-speed
models SAE 75W-90, 80W or 80W-90
6-speed
models SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90
Below -10 C (14F): SAE 75W-90
NOTICE
■Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil” to achieve optimal performance.
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*1: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*2: Models made in Thailand*4
*3: Models made in South Africa*4
*4: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 1 )
Differential
Oil
capacity
Front
(4WD
models)
Without A.D.D.1.45 L (1.53 qt., 1.28 Imp.qt.)
With A.D.D.1.60 L (1.69 qt., 1.41 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Without rear differ-
ential lock system
3.65 L (3.86 qt., 3.21 Imp.qt.)*2
3.75 L (3.96 qt., 3.30 Imp.qt.)*3
With rear differential
lock system3.60 L (3.80 qt., 3.17 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*1 and oil viscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential
gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or
equivalent
Clutch (vehicles with manual transmission)
Pedal free play 5 15 mm (0.2 0.6 in.)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
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693What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 266)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 6 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 268)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 639)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 269)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 6 9 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 185)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 274)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 636)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 639)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: P. 282
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 282
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission)
