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1964-2. Driving procedures
■When the steering  lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A  buzzer  sounds  if  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  while  the  engine   switch  is  in
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position to remind you to remove the key. When  starting  the  engine,  the  engine
switch  may  seem  stuck  in  the  “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing  the  steering  wheel  slightly  left  and
right.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do  not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumsta nces.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
■ Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency,  you  must  turn  the  engine  off  while  the  vehicle  is  mo ving,  turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 539)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do  not  leave  the  engine  switch  in  the  “ACC” or  “ON”  position  fo r  long  peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
● Do  not  crank  the  engine  for  more  than  30  seconds  at  a  time.  This  may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently,  have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately. 
     
        
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4747-1. Maintenance and care
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least  twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. U se a sponge
or  brush  to  apply  the  foam.  Rub  in  overlapping  circles.  Do  not  use  water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obt ained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean  with  mild  soap  and  lukewarm  water  using  a  cloth  or  sponge .  Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cut s.
■ When cleaning the carpeted portions of the console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a possibility that  the surface of the
carpet could be damaged.
WARNING
■ Water in the vehicle
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing  so  may  cause  electrical  components,  etc.,  to  malfunction  or  catch
fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle i nterior wet. 
( P. 40)
An  electrical  malfunction  may  cause  the  airbags  to  deploy  or  no t  function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (esp ecially instrument panel)
Do  not  use  polish  wax  or  polish  cleaner.  The  instrument  panel  m ay  reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading t o an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury. 
     
        
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5197-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace  the  blown  fuse  with  a  new  fuse  of  an  appropriate  ampera ge  rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box cover.
Type C:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been repla ced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 521)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by  your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness f rom damage.
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5518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that  his  or  her  seat  belt  is  not  fastened.  The  buzzer  sounds  on ce  if  the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph  (20 km/h). If the seat belt is sill unfas-
tened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently fo r 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sou nd in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A  buzzer  will  sound  if  the  vehicle  is  driven  at  a  speed  of  approximately
3 mph (5 km/h) or more.
■ SRS warning light
This  warning  light  system monitors  the  airbag  sensor  assembly,  front  impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors  (rear), driver’s
seat  position  sensor,  driver’s  seat  belt  buckle  switch,  front  passenger  occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi cator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buck le switch, seat
belt  pretensioners  assemblies,  airbags,  interconnecting  wiring  and  power
sources. ( P. 40)
■ Front  passenger  detection  sensor,  seat  belt  reminder  and  warnin g
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front pas senger detec-
tion sensor may cause  the warning light to  flash and the warnin g  buzzer  to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If  a  cushion  is  placed  on  the  seat,  the  sensor  may  not  detect  a  passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact  your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible. 
     
        
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5648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
■Conditions  that  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  may  not  functi on
properly 
 P.   5 0 1
Indicates  that  an  internal  switch  failure  of  trailer
brake control system, an over current detected by
trailer brake control system.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates  that  an  internal  microprocessor  error,
output circuit to trailer brakes unintended current,
or manual brake output slider is stuck or broken
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates  that  the  output  circuit  has  reverse  volt-
age,  or  the  internal  trailer  brake  control  system
temperature is too high.
Check  trailer  wiring  issue,  check  trailer
connection.  If  there  is  still  a  problem,  have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Trailer Brake Error. 
If Towing, 
Come to a Safe Stop 
Contact dealer.
Trailer Wiring, 
Type, or Connection 
fault. 
See Owner’s manual.