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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn- 
ing message is shown on the multi-information display 
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail- 
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ While the engine oil level warning is displayed 
Continued engine operation with lo w engine oil will damage the engine. 
■ If “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER SEE OWNER’S MAN- 
UAL”/“Water accumulation in fuel fi lter See owner’s manual” is shown 
on the multi-information display 
Never drive the vehicle if the warning message is displayed. Continued driv- 
ing with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection 
pump. 
         
        
        
     
        
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6368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Automatic transmission 
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake 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 brake 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.
Starting the engine
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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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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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6508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle 
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the 
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. 
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes 
free. Use extreme caution. 
■ When shifting the shift lever 
For vehicles with automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift 
lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. 
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may 
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damage to the transmission and other components 
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more 
than necessary. 
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, 
the vehicle may require towing to be freed. 
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: When a warning message for the 
automatic transmission fluid temperature is displayed while attempting to 
free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the 
transmission may become damaged. ( P. 283) 
         
        
        
     
        
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6629-1. Specifications
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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): 
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which 
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow 
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather. 
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil 
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity 
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is 
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions. 
How to read oil container labels: 
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil contain- 
ers to help you select the oil you should use. 
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN” 
means the oil quality designa- 
tion by American Petroleum Ins-
titute (API). 
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20” 
means the SAE viscosity grade. 
Lower portion: “Resource-Con- 
serving” means that the oil has 
fuel-saving and environmental
protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
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6649-1. Specifications
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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): 
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which 
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow 
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather. 
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil 
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity 
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is 
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions. 
How to read oil container labels: 
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil contain- 
ers to help you select the oil you should use. 
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN” 
means the oil quality designa- 
tion by American Petroleum Ins-
titute (API). 
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20” 
means the SAE viscosity grade. 
Lower portion: “Resource-Con- 
serving” means that the oil has 
fuel-saving and environmental
protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
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6839-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Customizable features
■Changing using the multi-information display
Vehicles with multi-information display type A 
Press the “DISP” button to display the “SETTINGS” screen while 
the vehicle is stopped, and then press and hold the “DISP” button 
to display the customize mode screen. 
Press the “DISP” button and select the item, and then press and 
hold the “DISP” button. 
Press the “DISP” button and select the desired setting, and then 
press and hold the “DISP” button. 
To exit the customize mode, press the “DISP” button to select the 
“EXIT”, and then press and hold the “DISP” button.
Vehicles with multi-information display type B 
Use the meter control switches to select   while the vehicle is 
stopped, and then press   to display the customize mode 
screen. 
Select the desired item, and then press  . 
Select the desired setting, and then press  . 
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode, 
press .
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be 
personalized to your preferences. The settings of these features 
can be changed using the multi-information display or at any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer. 
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func- 
tions being customized. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
Customizing vehicle features
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