
692What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical 
keys can be made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. ( P. 156)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi- 
cantly. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. ( P. 173)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 567)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 272)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle? 
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on 
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P. 179, 187)
●Is the rear door child-protector lock set?  
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is 
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the rear door child- 
protector lock. ( P. 177)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed 
You lose your keys 
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked 
The rear door cannot be opened  
(vehicles with rear door child-protector lock) 

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) 

694What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system: 
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the 
engine switch. ( P.  2 6 8 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 274)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?  
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper- 
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 233)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES- 
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of 
time. ( P. 273)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing 
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 606)
●The parking brake indicator light is on 
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 291) 
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound. 
( P. 602, 610)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?  
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 119) 
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with- 
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is 
stopped 
The windows do not open or close by operating the power 
window switches (if equipped) 
The engine switch is turned off automatically  
(vehicles with smart entry & start system) 
A warning buzzer sounds during driving 
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped) 

698Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 64 
Airbag precautions .................. 47
Battery precautions ....... 549, 643
Child restraint system ............. 65 
How your child should  
wear the seat belt ................. 42
Installing child restraints.... 81, 90
Power window lock 
switch.................................. 233
Power window precautions ... 235
Rear door child-protectors .... 177 
Removed key battery  
precautions ......................... 569
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions ........ 501
Child-protectors ....................... 177
Cleaning............................ 526, 529 
Aluminum wheels .................. 527 
Exterior.................................. 526
Interior ................................... 529
Seat belts .............................. 530
Clock ......................................... 515
Clutch........................................ 675 
Coat hooks ............................... 519 
Condenser ................................ 545
Console box ............................. 507
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 645
Cruise control .......................... 348 
Cup holders .............................. 508 
Curtain shield airbags ............... 45 
DAC ........................................... 395 
Daytime running light  
system .................................... 296
Deck hooks .............................. 513
Defogger
Outside rear view 
mirrors ........................ 485, 494 
Rear window ................. 485, 494 
Windshield .................... 485, 494
Differential
Oil ......................................... 675
Dimension ................................ 652
Display
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert)................................... 344 
Multi-information 
display ........................ 137, 141
Trip information ............. 138, 143
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 535
Doors 
Door glasses ......................... 232 
Door lock............................... 174
Open door warning light........ 606
Outside rear view mirrors...... 229
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Side doors............................. 174 
Downhill assist control  
system .................................... 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) 
system .................................... 398
Warning light ......................... 605
Warning message ................. 613 
Driver’s seat belt  
reminder light ........................ 606
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 241
Correct posture ....................... 38
Procedures ........................... 238 
Winter drive tips .................... 403
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Eco Driving Indicator....... 128, 130 
Emergency flashers................. 592 
Electronic key
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ........... 635
Replacing the battery ............ 567
Emergency, in case of 
If a warning buzzer  
sounds ................................ 602
If a warning light turns on ...... 602
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ........... 635
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged .......................... 639 
If you have a flat tire.............. 616
If you lose your keys ............. 156
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls.................. 648
If you think something is  
wrong .................................. 600 
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 649
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 593 
If your vehicle needs to be  
towed .................................. 595
If your vehicle overheats ....... 645 
Engine 
“ACC” position ...................... 267
Compartment ........................ 539
Engine switch................ 266, 269 
Hood ..................................... 537 
How to start the 
engine......................... 266, 269
Identification number ............ 658
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If you run out of fuel and the 
engine stalls ....................... 648 
If your vehicle has to be  
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 593
Ignition switch 
(engine switch) ........... 266, 269
Overheating .......................... 645 
Engine coolant 
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 544
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 403
Engine coolant  
temperature gauge ................ 134 
Engine immobilizer system ...... 95
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 661
Checking ............................... 541
Oil level warning light ............ 606 
Oil pressure warning light ..... 602 
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 403
Engine oil maintenance 
data ......................................... 543
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Keyless entry 
Smart entry & start system.... 174 
Wireless remote control ........ 154
Keys .......................................... 152
Electronic key........................ 152
Engine switch ........................ 266
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly ........... 635 
If you lose your keys ............. 156
Key number plate .................. 152
Keyless entry ........................ 154
Keys ...................................... 152
Replacing the battery ............ 567
Wireless remote  
control key .......................... 154 
Lever 
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 537
Hood lock release lever ........ 537
Shift lever ...................... 277, 284
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wiper lever ............................ 302 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 334 
License plate light
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs ............. 587
Wattage................................. 679
Light 
Engine switch light ................ 503 
Fog light switch ..................... 299
Headlight switch .................... 292
Illuminated entry system ....... 505
Interior lights ......................... 504
Interior light list ...................... 503 
Personal/interior lights .......... 504 
Replacing light bulbs ............. 575
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wattage................................. 679 
Light bulbs 
Replacing .............................. 575
Wattage ................................ 679
Lock steering column ..... 268, 274 
Maintenance 
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 535 
Maintenance data ................. 652
Maintenance requirements ... 532
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 603
Manual headlight 
leveling dial............................ 294
Manual transmission ............... 284 
Master warning light................ 606 
Meter
Indicators .............................. 124
Instrument panel light 
control................................. 134
Meters ................................... 132 
Multi-information  
display ........................ 137, 141
Warning lights ....................... 602
Microphone .............................. 450
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 228 
Outside rear view mirror  
defoggers ................... 485, 494
Outside rear view mirrors...... 229
Vanity mirror ......................... 514
MP3 disc*................................. 424
Multimedia system*
Multi-information display
LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert)................................... 337
Switching the display ............ 138
Trip information ..................... 138
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Rear view mirror 
Inside rear view mirror .......... 228
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 229
Rear view monitor system ...... 352 
Rear window defogger .... 485, 494 
Refueling .................................. 304
Capacity ................................ 660
Fuel types ............................. 660
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 304
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 567 
Fuses .................................... 570 
Light bulbs............................. 575
Tires ...................................... 616
Wireless remote control 
battery................................. 567
Reset the maintenance data ... 543 
Road Sign Assist ..................... 343 
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 343 
Seat belts .................................... 40 
Adjusting the seat belt............. 41
Child restraint system 
installation............................. 65
Cleaning and maintaining the  
seat belt .............................. 530 
Emergency Locking 
Retractor............................... 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 38
How your child should 
wear the seat belt ................. 42 
Pregnant women, proper  
seat belt use ......................... 43
Reminder light and 
buzzer................................. 606
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 42
SRS warning light ................. 603 
Seat heaters ............................. 501 
Seats 
Adjustment ............................ 218
Adjustment precautions ........ 219
Child seats/child restraint  
system installation ................ 65 
Cleaning................................ 529
Head restraint ....................... 223
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 38
Raising the bottom 
cushion ............................... 220
Removing the rear seat  
cushions ............................. 220 
Seat heaters ......................... 501
Sensor
Automatic headlight 
system ................................ 296
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert)................................... 334 
Service reminder 
indicators ............................... 124
Shift lever
Automatic transmission......... 277
If the shift lever cannot be  
shifted from P ..................... 282 
Manual transmission ............. 284
Shift lock system ..................... 281
Side airbags ............................... 45
Side doors ................................ 174
Side mirrors ............................. 229 
Adjusting and folding ............ 229 
Heaters ......................... 485, 494
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 588
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Smart entry & start system ..... 184 
Antenna location ................... 184 
Entry functions ...................... 174
Starting the engine................ 269
Warning message ................. 610
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Tires .......................................... 558 
Chains ................................... 404
Checking ............................... 558
If you have a flat tire.............. 616 
Inflation pressure .......... 561, 677 
Replacing .............................. 616
Rotating tires ......................... 559
Size ....................................... 677
Snow tires ............................. 403
Spare tire .............................. 616
Tools ......................................... 619 
Towing 
Emergency towing ................ 595
Towing hook.......................... 597
Trailer towing ................ 252, 253
Toyota Safety Sense................ 309
Traction control ....................... 387 
Trailer towing ................... 252, 253 
Transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 277
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 282
Manual transmission ............. 284 
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 387 
Trip information ............... 138, 143
Trip meters ............................... 134 
Turn signal lights 
Replacing light 
bulbs................... 580, 586, 588
Turn signal lever ................... 290 
Wattage ................................ 679 
USB memory ............................ 439 
USB port*................................. 413 
Valet key ................................... 152 
Vanity mirror ............................ 514
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 656
Vehicle Stability Control 
(VSC) ...................................... 387 
VSC (Vehicle Stability  
Control) .................................. 387 
Warning buzzers 
Fuel filter ............................... 604
Key reminder ........................ 268
Pre-collision braking ............. 321
Seat belt reminder ................ 606
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