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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired spee d and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ The system may be malfunctioning when
In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● The cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow.
● The cruise control indicator does not come on even when the “ON -OFF”
button is pressed while the engine is running.
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a stee p hill.
● During emergency towing
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Comes on in
yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
■ 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 malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ SRS warning light
P. 125
■ Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the w arning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
WARNING
■ When the electric power steer ing 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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on an other
vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spa re tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high spee ds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing deat h or seri-
ous injury.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the follow ing sys-
tems may not ope rate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●Cruise control
522 Alphabetical index
Brake assist .............................. 245
Break-in tips ............................. 155
Brightness controlInstrument panel light control ................................. 192
Care Alcantara
®............................. 316
Aluminum wheels .................. 309
Exterior .................................. 308
Interior ................................... 312
Seat belts .............................. 313
Cargo capacity ......................... 256
Chains ....................................... 263
Child restraint system Booster seats,
definition ............................. 137
Booster seats, installation ........................... 141
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 137
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 128
Infant seats, definition ............................. 137
Infant seats,
installation ........................... 141
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 142
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 144
Installing CRS with
top tether straps .................. 147 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 120
Battery precautions ....... 342, 448
Child restraint system ........... 137
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 62
Installing child restraints........ 141
Power window lock switch ...... 72
Power window precautions ........................... 74
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 365
Seat belt guide ........................ 61
Seat belt precautions .............. 64
Seat heater precautions ........ 302
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................. 316
Aluminum wheels .................. 309
Exterior.................................. 308
Interior ................................... 312
Seat belts .............................. 313
Clock ......................................... 298
Condenser ................................ 337
Console tray ............................. 294
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 464
Checking ............................... 335
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 450
Cruise control .......................... 232
Cup holders .............................. 294
Curtain shield airbags ............... 89
Customizable features ............ 487
Daytime running light system .................................... 224
Defogger Rear window ......................... 284
Side mirror ............................ 284
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Transmission shift switches ......................... 181, 183
Trip meter ......................... 200, 219
Trunk Opener ....................................46
Trunk light Wattage ................................. 469
Turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 188
USB port ................................... 286
Vanity mirrors........................... 297
Vehicle identification number ................................... 459
Vehicle stability control........... 245
VSC............................................ 245
Warning buzzers Electric power steering .......... 398
Seat belt reminder ................. 400
Smart key system.......... 410, 414
Warning lights
Automatic headlight leveling system .... ............... 398
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 400
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 398
Brake assist system .............. 398
Brake system ........................ 396
Charging system .... ............... 397
Cruise control indicator light....................... 398
Electric power steering system warning light ........... 398
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 398 Engine oil pressure ............... 397
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 397
Low fuel level ........................ 400
Low tire pressure .................. 400
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 398
Master warning light .............. 400
Open door ............................. 400
Pretensioners ........................ 398
Seat belt reminder
light ..................................... 400
Slip indicator light .................. 398
Smart key system ......... 410, 414
SRS airbags .......................... 398
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 400
Warning messages .................. 408
Washer Checking ............................... 343
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 261
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 308
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 256
Load limits ............................. 260
Weight ................................... 458
Wheels ...................................... 357
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 284
Washer.................................. 229
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Winter driving tips ................... 261
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................... 38
Replacing the battery ............ 363
Wireless remote control key.... 38
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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 410, 414
or
P. 396P. 398
P. 397P. 398
P. 397P. 398
P. 397P. 400
P. 400
or
P. 398P. 400
P. 398P. 400
P. 400
or
P. 398P. 400
P. 398P. 400
*1: The light flashes or illuminates in red to indicate a malfunc tion.
*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSmart key system indicator
light
Slip indicator
Charging system warn-
ing lightAutomatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightCruise control indicator
light
*2
High engine coolant temperature
warning light
*1Open door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning light
Electric power steering
warning lightMaster warning light