
6458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 132) 
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For 
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.) 
● Steam comes out from under the hood. 
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys- 
tem, and then stop the engine. 
If you see steam:  
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides. 
If you do not see steam:  
Carefully lift the hood. 
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and 
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks. 
Radiator 
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant 
leaks, immediately contact any 
authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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Alphabetical index
A/C..................................... 484, 492 
Air conditioning filter.............. 565 
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................ 492
Manual air conditioning 
system ................................ 484
ABS (Anti-lock Brake  
System) .................................. 387 
Function ................................ 387
Warning light ......................... 603
Access panels .......................... 180
AdBlue™................................... 553
Capacity ................................ 555
Low AdBlue™ level  
warning light ....................... 607 
Refilling ................................. 555
Air conditioning filter .............. 565
Air conditioning 
system ............................ 484, 492
Air conditioning filter.............. 565 
Automatic air conditioning  
system ................................ 492
Manual air conditioning 
system ................................ 484
Airbags ....................................... 45
Airbag manual on-off  
system .................................. 62 
Airbag operating 
conditions ............................. 52
Airbag precautions for 
your child .............................. 47
Airbag warning light .............. 603 
Correct driving posture............ 38 
Curtain shield airbag 
operating conditions ............. 53
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................... 49
Front passenger occupant  
classification system ............. 57 
General airbag  
precautions........................... 47
Locations of airbags................ 45
Modification and  
disposal of airbags ............... 51 
Side airbag operating 
conditions ............................. 53
Side airbag precautions .......... 49
Side and curtain shield 
airbags operating 
conditions ............................. 53 
Side and curtain shield  
airbags precautions .............. 49
SRS airbags............................ 45
Airbag manual on-off 
system ...................................... 62
Alarm ........................................ 119 
Antenna ............................ 420, 526 
Antennas (smart entry & 
start system) .......................... 184
Anti-lock brake system 
(ABS) ...................................... 387
Function ................................ 387 
Warning light ......................... 603 
Armrest ..................................... 519
Audio input*............ 431, 439, 446
Audio system ........................... 408
Antenna ........................ 420, 526
Audio input ............................ 413 
AUX port ............................... 413 
Bluetooth® audio................... 467
CD player  ............................. 421
iPod....................................... 431
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 421
Optimal use........................... 414 
Portable music  
player.................................. 446
Radio .................................... 416
Steering wheel audio 
switches.............................. 410
USB memory ........................ 439
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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
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Gauges...................................... 132 
Glove box ................................. 507 
Grocery bag hooks .................. 518 
Hands-free system  
(for cellular phone)*.............. 447
Head restraints......................... 223
Headlights ................................ 292
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs ............. 577 
Wattage................................. 679 
Heated steering wheel ............. 501
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................ 492
Heated steering wheel .......... 501 
Manual air conditioning  
system ................................ 484
Seat heaters.......................... 501
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 494
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 588 
Hill-start assist control ............ 387 
Hood.......................................... 537
Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 519
Grocery bag hooks................ 518
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 36 
Horn .......................................... 227 
Identification 
Engine................................... 658 
Vehicle .................................. 656
Ignition switch (engine 
switch) ............................ 266, 269
Auto power off function ......... 273
Changing the engine  
switch modes...................... 272 
Changing the engine 
switch position .................... 267
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 593
Starting the engine........ 266, 269 
Ignition switch light  
(engine switch light) ............. 503
Illuminated entry system ........ 505
Immobilizer system ................... 95
Indicators ................................. 124
Initialization 
Engine oil maintenance  
data .................................... 543
Item to initialize ..................... 690
Inside rear view mirror ............ 228
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 134 
Intercooler ................................ 545 
Interior lights............................ 503
Switch ................................... 504
Wattage ................................ 679 
Jack 
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 617
Jack handle .............................. 622 
Jam protection function 
Power windows ..................... 233
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.