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When trouble arises
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operates and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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 hood 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. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap (if equipped), the engine coolant reservoir
cap or intercooler coolant reservoir cap (if equipped) while the engine and
radiator are hot. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■ When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additive.
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
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.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with rear differential lock system: Lock the rear differential.
( P. 408)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic transmission)
or 1 or R position (manual transmission) and carefully apply the
accelerator to free the vehicle.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle (vehicles with TRC/A-TRC system)
Press to turn off TRC/A-TRC.
Vehicles without multi-information display
Vehicles with multi-information display
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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7249-2. Customization
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■Stop & Start system* ( P. 417)
*: If equipped
■Door lock ( P. 192)
*1: If equipped
*2: Setting that can be changed manually (P. 192) or at any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
■Smart entry & start system* ( P. 198)
*: If equipped
■Automatic light control system* ( P. 308)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Idling stopNormalLongO–
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Speed linked door locking
function*1OnOff–O*2
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function*1OffOn–O*2
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart entry & start systemOnOff–O
Operational signal
(buzzer)*Level 7Off–OLevel 1 to 6
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2–O
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730What 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 8 4 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 290)
●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. 249)
●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. 289)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 638)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 307)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 634, 643)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 129)
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)
731What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 634, 643.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 649)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 683)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 257
Correct posture ....................... 40
Procedures............................ 254
Winter drive tips .................... 438
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 367
Function ................................ 367
Warning message ................. 643
Eco Driving Indicator....... 138, 140
Emergency flashers................. 624
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 668
Replacing the battery ............ 599
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 634
If a warning light turns on ...... 634
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 668
If the engine will not start ...... 666
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 672
If you have a flat tire.............. 649
If you lose your keys ............. 168
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 682
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 632
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 683
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 625
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 627
If your vehicle overheats ....... 678
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 283
Compartment ........................ 570
Engine switch................ 282, 285
Hood ..................................... 568
How to start the
engine......................... 282, 285
Identification number ............ 693
If the engine will not start ...... 666
If you run out of fuel and the
engine stalls ....................... 682
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 625
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 282, 285
Overheating .......................... 678
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 706
Checking ............................... 576
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 438
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................ 144
Engine immobilizer system .... 105
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 696
Checking ............................... 573
Oil level warning light ............ 639
Oil pressure warning light ..... 634
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 438
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 575
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Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 282, 285
Auto power off function ......... 289
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 288
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 283
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 625
Starting the engine ........ 282, 285
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 537
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 100
EVAK ......................................... 100
Flat tire ...................................... 649
Floor mat .................................... 38
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......... 708
Brake..................................... 710
Clutch .................................... 709
Steering................................. 711
Transfer................................. 709
Washer.................................. 582
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 615, 618
Switch ................................... 315
Wattage................................. 714
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 398
Warning light ......................... 636
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 615
Switch ................................... 315
Wattage................................. 714
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 59
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 308
Replacing light bulbs............. 611
Wattage ................................ 714
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 234
Cleaning................................ 560
Correct driving posture ........... 40
Head restraints ..................... 239
Seat heaters ......................... 535
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 612
Turn signal lever ................... 306
Wattage ................................ 714
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 695
Fuel filter ............................... 583
Fuel gauge ............................ 143
Fuel pump shut off system.... 633
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls .......... 682
Information ............................ 715
Refueling............................... 320
Type ...................................... 695
Warning light ......................... 637
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 160
Fuel filler door.......................... 320
Refueling............................... 320
Fuel filter .......................... 583, 637
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 633
Fuses ........................................ 602
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Gauges...................................... 142
Glove box ................................. 541
Grocery bag hooks .................. 552
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*.............. 481
Head restraints......................... 239
Headlights ................................ 308
Light switch ........................... 308
Replacing light bulbs ............. 609
Wattage................................. 714
Heated steering wheel ............. 535
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 526
Heated steering wheel .......... 535
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 518
Seat heaters.......................... 535
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 528
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 620
Hill-start assist control ............ 422
Hood.......................................... 568
Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 553
Grocery bag hooks................ 552
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 38
Horn .......................................... 243
Identification
Engine................................... 693
Vehicle .................................. 691
Ignition switch (engine
switch) ............................ 282, 285
Auto power off function ......... 289
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 288
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 283
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 625
Starting the engine........ 282, 285
Ignition switch light
(engine switch light) ............. 537
Illuminated entry system ........ 539
Immobilizer system ................. 105
Indicators ................................. 134
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance
data .................................... 575
Item to initialize ..................... 726
Inside rear view mirror ............ 244
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 144
Intercooler ................................ 577
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ................................ 706
Checking ............................... 576
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 438
Interior lights............................ 537
Switch ................................... 538
Wattage ................................ 714
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.