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When trouble arises
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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact  your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is no t punctured.
If the tire is punctured:  P. 492
If the tire is not punctured:
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature ha s lowered suffi-
ciently.
● Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
● If  the  warning  light  does  not  go  out  even  after  several  minutes ,  check  that
the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry  out initialization. 
( P. 422)
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted
without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficient ly.
■
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es such
as  natural  air  leaks  and  tire  inflation  pressure  changes  caused  by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure w ill turn off the
warning light (afte r a few minutes).
■When a tire is replace d with a spare tire
Vehicles without P245/60R20 tires
The  spare  tire  is  not  equipped  with  a  tire  pressure  warning  val ve  and
transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning lig ht will not turn off
even  though  the  flat  tire  has  been  replaced  with  the  spare  tire .  Replace
the  spare  tire  with  the  repaired  tire  and  adjust  the  tire  infla tion  pressure.
The tire press ure warning light will go  off after a few minutes.
Vehicles with P245/60R20 tires
The  spare  tire  is  also  equipped  with  a  tire  pressure  warning  va lve  and
transmitter. The  tire  pressure  warning  light  will  turn  on  if  the  tire  inflation
pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warn-
ing  light  will  not  turn  off  even  though  the  flat  tire  has  been replaced  with
the spare tire. Replace the spar e tire with the repaired tire and adjust the
tire inflation pressure. The t ire pressure warning light will go off after a few
minutes. 

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If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The  tire  pressure  warning  syst
em  will  be  disabled  in  the  follow ing  condi-
tions:
(When the condition  becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If  tires  not  equipped  with  tire  pressure  warning  valves  and  tra nsmitters
are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmit ters is not
registered in the tire pr essure warning computer
●If  the  tire  inflation  pressure  is  73  psi  (500  kPa,  5.1  kgf/cm2  or  bar)  or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the followi ng condi-
tions:
(When the condition  becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilitie s using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the  radio wave signals is installed
●If  there  is  a  lot  of  snow  or  ice  on  the  vehicle,  particularly  around  the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are  used (Even if you use Toyota wheels,
the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with som e types
of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
●Vehicles  with  P245/60R20  tires:  If  the  spare  tire  is  in  a  locat ion  subject
to poor radio wave signal reception
●Vehicles  with  P245/60R20  tires :  If  a  large  metallic  object  whic h  can
interfere with signal reception  is put in the luggage compartme nt
■If  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  frequently  comes  on  after  bl inking
for 1 minute
If  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  frequently  comes  on  after  bl inking  for  1
minute  when  the  engine  switch  is  turned  on,  have  it  checked  by your
Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disab led. 
(Customizable features  P. 547) However, Toyota recommends that the seat
belt  reminder  buzzer  be  operational  to  alert  the  driver  and  fro nt  passenger
when seat belts are not fastened. 

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WARNING
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
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  t he  tire
inflation pressure immediately. 
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires.
If  a  tire  is  flat,  change  it  with  the  spare  tire  and  have  the  f lat  tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the  steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system  may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when  cold  and  inflated  to  the  inflation  pressure  recommended  by  the
vehicle  manufacturer  on  the  vehicle  placard  or  tire  inflation  p ressure
label  (tire  and  load  information  label).  (If  your  vehicle  has  t ires  of  a  dif-
ferent size than the size indica ted on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure  label  [tire  and  load  information  label],  you  should  de termine
the proper tire inflation p ressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your  vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure  monitoring  system  (TPMS -tire  pressure  warning  system) that
illuminates a low tire  pressure telltale (tire pressure warning  light) when
one  or  more  of  your  tires  is  significantly  under-inflated.  Acco rdingly,
when  the  low  tire  pressure  telltale  (tire  pressure  warning  ligh t)  illumi-
nates,  you  should  stop  and  check  your  tires  as  soon  as  possible ,  and
inflate  them  to  the  proper  pressure.  Driving  on  a  significantly   under-
inflated  tire  causes  the  tire  to  overheat  and  can  lead  to  tire  failure.
Under-inflation  also  reduces  fuel  efficiency  and  tire  tread  lif e, and may
affect the vehicle’s handl ing and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not  a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintena nce, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain  correct  tire  pressure,  even  if  under-inflation  has  not   reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light). 

4867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn-
ing  system)  malfunction  indicato r  to  indicate  when  the  system  is  not
operating  properly. The TPMS  (tire  pressure  warning  system)  mal func-
tion indicator is combined with  the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning  light).  When  the  system  detects  a  malfunction,  the  tell tale  will
flash for approximately one mi nute and then remain continuously  illumi-
nated.  This  sequence  will  continue  upon  subsequent  vehicle  star t-ups
as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated,  the  system  may  not  be  able  to  detect  or  signal  low  tir e  pres-
sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for  a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or al ternate tires
or  wheels  on  the  vehicle  that  prevent  the TPMS  (tire  pressure  w arning
system)  from  functioning  properly. Always  check  the  TPMS  (tire  pres-
sure  warning  system)  malfunction  telltale  after  replacing  one  or  more
tires  or  wheels  on  your  vehicle  to  ensure  that  the  replacement  or  alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning sys tem) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly 
Do  not  install  tires  with  differ ent  specifications  or  makers,  a s  the  tire
pressure warning system may not operate properly. 

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When trouble arises
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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual  messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The  master  warning  light  does  not  come  on  or  flash  in  the  following  cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
or image shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 478)
● Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not currently functional
The PCS warning light comes on or flashes. ( P. 480)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system 
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 481)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s M anual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 517)
● If “Front Camera Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed,  follow the
instructions accordingly. ( P. 264, 487)
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
■ If  “High  transmission  fluid  temperature”  is  shown,  it  indicates  that the
automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift l ever to P and wait
until  the  warning  message  and  light  go  off.  If  the  warning  message  and  light
go  off,  you  may  start  the  vehicle  again.  If  the  warning  message  and  light  do
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer. 

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When trouble arises
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Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Vishually check to ensure the tire
is not hung on su rrounding parts.
If  looseness  or  misassembly
exists,  repeat  step    and  step
.
Repeat step   any time the tire  is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing  the tire change
The tire pressure warni ng system must be reset. ( P. 423)
■When using the spare tire (veh icles without P245/60R20 tires)
As  the  spare  tire  is  not  equipped  with  a  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and
transmitter, low inflation pre ssure of the spare tire will not  be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spar e tire after
the tire pressure wa rning light comes on, the light remains on.
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure  that  there  is  no  object  c aught  between  the  tire  and  the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve  and  transmitter,  contact  your  Toyota  dealer  as  the  tire  p ressure
warning  valve  and  transmitter  may  be  damaged  if  not  handled  cor -
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and t rans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmi t-
ters
When  a  tire  is  repaired  with  liqui d  sealants,  the  tire  pressure  warning
valve  and  transmitter  may  not  operate  properly.  If  a  liquid  sea lant  is
used, contact your Toyota dealer  or other qualified service shop as soon
as  possible.  Make  sure  to  replac e  the  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P.   4 2 3 ) 

5308-1. Specifications
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Chassis lubrication
Propeller shafts
SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke
Molybdenum-disulfide  lithium  base  chas-
sis  grease,  NLGI  No.2  or  lithium  base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic  transmission  fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP265/70R17 113S, P245/60R20 107H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended  cold  tire
inflation pressure)
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17   7J, 17   7 1/2J, 20   7J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels: 
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Aluminum wheels: 
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)