
TABLE OF CONTENTS6
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 470
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 473
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 476
General maintenance ........ 478
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 481
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 482
Hood.................................. 484
Engine compartment ......... 485
Tires .................................. 495
Tire inflation pressure........ 507
Wheels .............................. 510
Air conditioning filter .......... 513
Wireless remote control  battery ............................. 516
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 518
Light bulbs ......................... 521 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 538
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency.................. 539
8-2. Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed .......................... 540
If you think something is  wrong............................... 545
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 546
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 547
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 555
If you have a flat tire .......... 565
If the engine will not  start ................................. 580
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ....................... 582
If your vehicle overheats.... 585
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 588
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises 

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The  SRS  airbag  and  seat  belt  pretensioner  devices  in  your  Toyota  contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag s and seat belt
pretensioners  left  as  they  are,  this  may  cause  an  accident  such   as  fire.  Be
sure  to  have  the  systems  of  the  SRS  airbag  and  seat  belt  preten sioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your  Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your  vehicle  has  components  that  may  contain  perchlorate.  These   compo-
nents  may  include  airbag,  seat  belt  pretensioners,  and  wireless   remote  con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the  influence:  Never drive  your vehicle when  unde r  the  influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle.  Alcohol  and  certain  drugs  delay  reaction  time,  impair  judg ment  and
reduce  coordination,  which  could  lead  to  an  accident  that  could   result  in
death or serious injury.
Defensive  driving: Always  drive  defensively. Anticipate  mistake s  that  other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid acciden ts.
Driver  distraction:  Always  give  your  full  attention  to  driving.  Anything  that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a  cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serio us injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regar ding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow  children to
have or use the key.
Children  may  be  able  to  start  the  vehicle  or  shift  the  vehicle  into  neutral.
There is also a  danger that  children  may  injure  themselves  by p laying with
the  windows,  the  moon  roof,  or  other  features  of  the  vehicle.  In  addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children. 

21Pictorial index
Meter control switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 101
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 259
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 266
Dynamic radar cruise control
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 247
Telephone switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 383
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 137
Audio remote control switches
*3
Talk switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 399
*1: If equipped
*2: For CrewMax models and if equipped on Double Cab models
*3: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER
’S MANUAL”.
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851-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Alar m
The  alarm  uses  light  and  sound  to  give  an  alert  when  an  intrusion  is
detected.
The  alarm  is  triggered  in  the  following  situations  when  the  ala rm  is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using  a
key or wireless remote  control. (The doors will lock again automati-
cally.)
● The hood is opened.
● Vehicles  with  the  glass  breaka ge  sensor:  The  side  windows  are
tapped or broken.
Close  the  doors  and  hood,  and
lock all the doors. The system will
be  set  automatically  after  30  sec-
onds.
The  indicator  light  changes  from
being  on  to  flashing  when  the  sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to d eactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “ACC”  or  “ON”  position,  or  start  the
engine.  (The  alarm  will  be  deact ivated  or  stopped  after  a  few  sec-
onds.)
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm 

1103-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without wireless remote control
Keys
Key number plate
Vehicles with wireless remote control
Keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( P.   1 1 4 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P.   1 1 4 )
Pressing  the  button  unlocks  the
driver’s  door.  Pressing  the  button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Sounds  the  alarm  (press  and
hold) ( P.   1 1 1 )
The keys
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Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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1113-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
■If you lose your keys
New genuine key can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key and
the key number stamped on your key number plate. 
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the  vehicle.
■ Panic mode (vehicles with wireless remote control)
■ When riding in an aircraft (vehic les with wireless remote control)
When  bringing  a  wireless  key  onto  an  aircraft,  make  sure  you  do   not  press
any buttons on the wireless key while inside the aircraft cabin . If you are car-
rying a wireless key in your bag, etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to
be  pressed  accidentally.  Pressing  a  button  may  cause  the  wirele ss  key  to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting operation (vehicles with wireless remote c ontrol)
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally i n the following
situations.
● Near  a  TV  tower,  radio  station,  electric  power  plant,  airport  o r  other  facility
that generates strong radio waves
● When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone  or  other  wireles s  communi-
cation device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered  by a metal-
lic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used near by
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical applianc e such as a
personal computer
■ Key battery depletion (vehicles with wireless remote control)
If  the  wireless  remote  control  function  does  not  operate,  the  b attery  may  be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 516)
■ Replacing the battery (vehicles with wireless remote control)
P. 516 When   is pressed for longer than about
1  second,  an  alarm  will  sound  intermit-
tently  and  the  vehicle  lights  will  flash  to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control. 

1123-1. Key information
■Certification  for  wireless  remote   control  (vehicles  with  wireless  remote
control)
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: GQ4-52T
FCC ID: GQ4-49R
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the  following  two  conditions:  (1) This  device  may  not  cause  har mful  interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.
The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  Industry  Canada’s  license-exempt  RSSs .  Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This devic e may not cause
interference;  and  (2)  This  device  must  accept  any  interference,   including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.
NOTE:
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  app licables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est auto risée aux deux
conditions suivantes:(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de bro uillage; (2) l’util-
isateur  de  l’appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage  radioélectr ique  subi,  même
si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionn ement.
L’identification  FCC/Ie  numéro  d’accréditation  IC  est  apposé(e)   à  l’intérieur
de l’appareil. 

1143-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors
◆KeyLocks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning  the  key  unlocks  the
driver’s  door.  Turning  the  key
again unlocks the other doors.
Vehicles with moon roof:Closes  the  moon  roof  (turn
and hold)
Opens the moon roof (turn and hold)
◆Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Locks all the doors
Check  that  the  door  is  securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing  the  button  unlocks  the
driver’s  door.  Pressing  the  button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
■Operation signals (vehicles with wireless remote control)
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate th at the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Door lock buzzer (vehicles wi th wireless remote control)
If  an  attempt  to  lock  the  doors  is  made  when  a  door  is  not  full y  closed,  a
buzzer  sounds  continuously  for  5  seconds.  Fully  close  the  door  to  stop  the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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