6348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 639)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)
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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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6769-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf,
110 lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20 kgf,
45 lbf)
*3: Without 205R16C tires
*4: With 205R16C tires
*1: Models made in Thailand*3
*2: With grease fitting only
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 1 )
Brakes
Pedal
clearance*1
Left-hand
drive vehicles
Without
VSC
91 mm (3.6 in.)*3
92 mm (3.6 in.)*4
With VSC91 mm (3.6 in.)
Right-hand drive vehicles90 mm (3.5 in.)
Pedal free play1.0 6.0 mm
(0.04 0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*27 9 clicks
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE J1704 or FMVSS
No.116 DOT 4
Chassis lubrication
Propeller
shafts
Front (4WD
models)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
Slide
yoke*1
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
or lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
RearSpider*2Lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
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)
697Alphabetical index
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Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 565
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 492
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 363
Automatic light
control system ....................... 296
Automatic transmission .......... 277
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 282
AUX port*................................. 446
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 510
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 586
Wattage................................. 679
Battery
Battery checking ................... 546
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 639
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 403
Warning light ......................... 602
Bluetooth®*.............................. 474
Audio system ........................ 467
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............. 447
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth® device ............... 455
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 456, 457
Wireless
communication ................... 447
Bluetooth® audio*................... 447
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 447
Deleting the call history......... 462
Making a call ......................... 469
Managing speed dials ........... 469
Managing the contacts.......... 464
Phone settings ...................... 460
Receiving a call..................... 471
Speaking on the phone ......... 469
Bottle holders .......................... 509
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 676
Override system warning
light..................................... 605
Parking brake........................ 291
Warning light ......................... 602
Brake assist ............................. 387
Break-in tips ............................. 241
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................. 134
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 527
Exterior ................................. 526
Interior................................... 529
Seat belts .............................. 530
CD player*................................ 421
Chains....................................... 404
Child restraint system ............... 65
Child seats definition............... 68
Child seats installation ...... 81, 90
Installing CRS with
ISOFIX rigid anchor.............. 86
Installing CRS with
seat belts .............................. 74
Installing CRS with
top strap ............................... 92
B
C
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
703Alphabetical index
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Odometer .................................. 134
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 675
Engine oil .............................. 661
Manual transmission oil ........ 674
Transfer oil ............................ 674
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 304
Hood ..................................... 537
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 229
Adjusting and folding............. 229
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 494
Outside temperature
display .................................... 133
Overhead console.................... 510
Overheating, Engine ................ 645
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 291
Parking brake indicator
light ..................................... 607
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 321
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 325
Function ................................ 321
Warning light ......................... 605
Personal lights ......................... 503
Switch ................................... 504
Wattage................................. 679
Power heater ............................ 486
Power outlets ........................... 516
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 677
Power windows
Jam protection function......... 233
Operation .............................. 232
Window lock switch............... 233
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 321
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 325
Function ................................ 321
Warning light ......................... 605
Quarter windows ..................... 236
Radiator .................................... 545
Radio*...................................... 416
Radio data system*................. 418
RDS*......................................... 418
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 373
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulb .............. 586
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage ................................ 679
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 606
Rear seat
Removing the rear seat
cushions ............................. 220
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 220
Rear step bumper .................... 182
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 586
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wattage ................................ 679
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
707Alphabetical index
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Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 603
Brake Override system ......... 605
Brake system ........................ 602
Charging system ................... 602
DPF system .......................... 605
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 603
Four-wheel drive system ....... 604
Fuel system........................... 604
Go to service ......................... 608
Lane departure...................... 605
Low AdBlue™ ....................... 607
Low engine oil level............... 606
Low engine oil pressure ........ 602
Low fuel level ........................ 606
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 603
Master warning light .............. 606
Open door ............................. 606
Parking brake ........................ 607
Pre-Collision System............. 605
Seat belt reminder light ......... 606
Slip indicator ......................... 603
SRS....................................... 603
Washer
Checking ............................... 550
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 403
Switch ................................... 302
Washing and waxing ............... 526
Weights..................................... 654
Wheels ...................................... 563
Replacing wheels.................. 616
Size ....................................... 677
Window glasses....................... 232
Window lock switch ................ 233
Windows
Power windows ..................... 232
Rear window
defogger ..................... 485, 494
Washer ................................. 302
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 486, 494
Windshield wipers
Intermittent windshield
wipers ................................. 302
Winter driving tips ................... 403
Wireless communication ........ 447
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 154
Locking/Unlocking................. 154
Replacing the battery ............ 567
WMA disc*............................... 421
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.