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6-4. Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ........514 
• Sun visors ......................514 
• Vanity mirror ..................514 
• Clock .............................515
• Power outlets .................516
• Grocery bag hooks ........518
• Coat hooks ....................519
• Armrest ..........................519 
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......520 
7-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior ..........526 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...........529 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements....................532 
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ......................535 
Hood ..................................537 
Engine compartment..........539 
Tires ...................................558 
Tire inflation pressure ........561 
Wheels ...............................563 
Air conditioning filter ..........565 
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery.......567 
Checking and  
replacing fuses ................570 
Light bulbs .........................575 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers .......... 592 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 593 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ..................... 595 
If you think something is  
wrong .............................. 600 
Fuel pump shut off  
system (gasoline engine 
only) ................................ 601 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds ............................ 602 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 610 
If you have a flat tire .......... 616 
If the engine will not  
start ................................. 633 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly 
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system) ....... 635 
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged ...................... 639 
If your vehicle  
overheats ........................ 645 
If you run out of fuel  
and the engine stalls  
(diesel engine only) ......... 648 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck................................ 649
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises 

17Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 302 
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 403 
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1. . . . . . . . . . .  P. 486 
Fuel filler door*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 304 
Refueling method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 304 
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 660 
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 558 
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 677 
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 403 
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 559 
Coping with flat tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 616 
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 537 
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 537 
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 661 
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 645 
Camera*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 352 
Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Front position lights/daytime running lights*1. . . . . . . . . .  P. 292
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 299 
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Side turn signal lights (fender-mounted type or 
mirror-mounted type)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Stop/tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Downhill assist control system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 395 
License plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Back-up lights*2
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 277, 284
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving 
(Replacing method: P. 575, Watts: P. 679)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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1362. Instrument cluster
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■ Outside temperature display 
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis- 
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change: 
● When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h 
[12 mph]) 
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit 
of a garage, tunnel, etc.) 
■ When “--” is displayed 
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■ The information display at low temperatures (vehicles with multi-infor- 
mation display type B) 
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal 
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.  
For vehicles with automatic transmission: For example, there is a lag 
between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the
display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid 
and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or 
injury.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components 
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which 
indicates the maximum engine speed. 
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is 
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 645) 
■ The information display at low temperatures (vehicles with multi-infor- 
mation display type A) 
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal 
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. 

2444-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When driving the vehicle 
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose 
effectiveness. ( P.  2 7 8 ) 
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or 
outside rear view mirrors while driving. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. 
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body 
are not outside the vehicle. 
● On vehicles with manual transmission, do not operate the clutch halfway 
for a long period of time unless it  is necessary. Doing so could not only 
speed up clutch wear, but could also damage the clutch or even cause a 
fatal accident such as vehicle fire. 
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces 
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and 
reduce your ability to control the vehicle. 
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine 
speed could cause the vehicle to skid. 
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make 
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet 
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected. 

2464-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When the vehicle is stopped 
● Do not race the engine. 
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion only) or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, 
causing an accident. 
● On vehicles with automatic transmission, in order to prevent accidents due 
to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while 
the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary. 
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused 
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal 
and securely apply the parking brake as needed. 
● Avoid revving or racing the engine. 
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause 
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible 
material is nearby. 
■ When the vehicle is parked 
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in 
the vehicle when it is in the sun. 
Doing so may result in the following: 
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a 
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and 
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack. 
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s 
electrical components. 
● Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a 
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire. 
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place 
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi- 
cle. 
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a 
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause 
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire. 

2474-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When the vehicle is parked 
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with 
automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. 
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not 
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident. 
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately 
after turning the engine off.  
Doing so may cause burns. 
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle 
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift 
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire 
due to engine overheating. Additionally,  if the vehicle is parked in a poorly 
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard. 
■ When braking 
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. 
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause 
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle. 
● If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles 
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, 
braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your 
brakes fixed immediately. 
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.  
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted 
brakes. 
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the 
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal 
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will 
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately. 
■ If the vehicle becomes stuck (4WD models) 
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or 
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com- 
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident. 

2564-1. Before driving
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■Important points regarding stability 
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong 
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by 
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov- 
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement 
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying 
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles 
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and 
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe- 
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information 
Vehicles with manual transmission: To maintain engine braking effi- 
ciency when using engine braking, do not use 5th gear and 6th 
gear. 
Vehicles with automatic transmission: To maintain engine braking 
efficiency when using engine braking, do not use the transmission 
in D. Transmission shift range position must be in 4 or lower, in S 
mode.
■If the engine overheats 
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures 
exceeding 30 C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the 
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over- 
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 645)
■When parking the vehicle 
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle 
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P 
for automatic transmissions, and 1 or R for manual transmissions. 

2684-2. Driving procedures
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■ 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 “LOCK” or “ACC” 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 circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. 
■ Caution when 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 moving, 
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. 593)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge 
Do not leave the engine switch in the  “ACC” or “ON” position for 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.