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Maintenance and care
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Tire inflation pressure
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
● Reduced fuel economy
● Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
● Reduced tire life due to wear
● Reduced safety
● Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
● Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven
for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation
pressure reading.
● Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appear-
ance.
● It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as heat is
generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving.
Make sure to maintain proper tire inflation pressure. Tire infla-
tion pressure should be checked at least once per month. How-
ever, Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked
once every two weeks. ( P. 663)
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 564
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency .................. 565
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 567
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 574
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine only) ..... 575
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 576
If a warning message is
displayed (vehicles with
color display) ................... 587
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 592
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire) ..................... 610
If the engine will not start ... 625
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 627
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 630
If your vehicle overheats .... 636
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 641
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 643
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When trouble arises
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Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline engine
only)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
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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*4
(Yellow)
Automatic High Beam indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam sys-
tem.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
*4
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
P. 331
*4
(Yellow)
*4
(Yellow)
LDA indicator and Lane marker indicators (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
*4
(Yellow)
Speed limiter indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
*4Fuel filter warning light (diesel engine only)
Indicate that the amount of accumulated water in the fuel
filter has reached the specified level.
P. 502
*4
(Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds.)
Smart entry & start system indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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*2, 4Open door warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed.
Check that all the side doors and back door are
closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Gasoline engine: Indicates that remaining fuel is about
5.8 L (1.5 gal., 1.3 Imp.gal.) or less.
Diesel engine: Indicates that remaining fuel is about 6.4 L
(1.7 gal., 1.4 Imp.gal.) or less.
Refuel the vehicle.
*3
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat
belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
If the passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the
warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
*3
(On the center panel)
Rear passenger’s seat belt reminder lights
(warning buzzer) (if equipped)
Warns the rear passenger’s to fasten their seat belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light (if equipped)
When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such
as
• Natural causes ( P. 583)
• Flat tire ( P. 592, 610)
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.
( P. 583)
Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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*4: Vehicles with monochrome display.
*5: Vehicles with color display.
■Passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on a passenger seat, the passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Warning light operations for unfastened rear passenger seat belts
● When opening and closing the rear door, the warning light comes on for
approximately 34 seconds.
● When any of the rear seat belts are unfastened, the warning light comes on.
When the rear doors are opened and closed while the warning light is on,
the warning light will turn off after approximately 34 seconds.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sounds.
■ Engine oil change reminder light comes on (diesel engine only)
Replace the engine oil and oil filter when the engine oil change reminder light
does not come on even if you have driven over 40000 km (25000 miles) after
the engine oil was changed.
There is a possibility that the engine oil change reminder light has been illumi-
nated when you have driven less than 40000 km (25000 miles) based on a
usage or driving condition.
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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire pres-
sure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
● Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● Vehicles with spare tire: If the tire pressure warning light comes on even
after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat
tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit: If the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on even after tire inflat ion pressure adjustment, it is proba-
ble that you have a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat, repair the flat tire
by using emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( P. 592)
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■ If the fuel filter warning light comes on (diesel engine only)
Never drive the vehicle with the warning light on. Continued driving with
water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.
■ To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly (vehi-
cles with a tire pressure warning system)
Do not install tires with different specif ications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.
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■If “Charging system malfunction. Stop in a safe place. See
owner's manual.” is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■If “Engine oil pressure low” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low. Immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If “Drain water from fuel filter.” is displayed (diesel engine)
Indicates that the amount of water that has accumulated in the fuel
filter has reached a specified level.
P. 5 0 2
■If “Engine oil low” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil level may be low. Check the engine oil
level and add oil if necessary.
■If “Oil maintenance required soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indi-
cator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the
engine oil, the message should be reset. ( P. 493)
■If “Oil maintenance required.” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine
oil is changed and the message has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. After changing the engine oil, the message should be
reset. ( P. 493)