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Emergency flashers .......... 438
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 439
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 441
If you think something is wrong .............................. 446
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 447
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 448
If a warning message is displayed......................... 457
If you have a flat tire.......... 465
If the engine will not start ................................. 479
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 480
If your vehicle overheats ... 484
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 487
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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the
following actions have been per formed, contact your Toyota deal er.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay ca lm
and perform the following actions:
Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or
• The pre-collision braking function is operating
A buzzer also sounds.
Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the light goes off. If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle again. If the light does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.
BRAKE!
Engine Coolant
Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place
See Owner’s Manual
High Transmission Fluid Temp
See Owner’s Manual
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Indicates a malfunction in the rear height control
air suspension (if equipped)The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer
Indicates a malfunction in the SRS airbag system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-start control
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem
• Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
• A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
AIR SUSPENSION
System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
SRS Airbag System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
CHECK
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Brake Override Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Drive-Start Control
Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Cruise Control Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
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Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor)A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert)
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist sensor (if equipped)
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The LED headlight system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure
monitoring system
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn
the engine off then start again.
If the tire pressure warning indicator
flashes for 1 minute then illuminates,
there is a malfunction in the system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.
Indicates that the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) sen-
sors or the surrounding area on the bumper is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Parking Assist Malfunction
Headlight System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Tire Pressure Warning System Malfunction, Visit Your Dealer
(Flashes and
then remains
on)
Blind Spot Monitor
Unavailable
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Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the neare st Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the ho od until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
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 under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. ( P. 296)
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer Sway Control if these functions ar e hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 304)
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer
Sway Control.
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●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 198)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 480)
●Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 204)
●It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 199)
●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. 149)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches