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2273-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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To sound the horn, press on or 
close to the   mark.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel 
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
Horn
WARNING
■ Caution while driving 
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury. 
■ After adjusting the steering wheel  
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.  
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an 
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury. 
     
        
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6338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem: 
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 
Gasoline engine: Refuel the vehicle.
Diesel engine:  P.  6 4 8 
● The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine) 
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures. 
( P. 266, 269) 
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.  
(if equipped:  P. 95) 
One of the following may be the cause of the problem: 
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 639) 
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded. 
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical 
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim 
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 634)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce- 
dures are being followed ( P. 266, 269), consider each of the 
following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates 
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head- 
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low 
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart entry & 
start system). 
     
        
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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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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) 
     
        
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701Alphabetical index
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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”.