
729What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 282)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 8 2 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 284)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 672)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 285)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 8 5 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 199)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 290)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 669)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 672)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: P. 298
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 298
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission)

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)

734Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 66
Airbag precautions .................. 49
Battery precautions ....... 581, 676
Child restraint system ............. 67
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 44
Installing child restraints.... 92, 95
Power window lock
switch.................................. 249
Power window precautions ... 251
Rear door child-protectors .... 191
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 601
Seat belt precautions .............. 46
Seat heater precautions ........ 535
Child-protectors ....................... 191
Cleaning............................ 556, 560
Aluminum wheels .................. 557
Exterior.................................. 556
Interior ................................... 560
Seat belts .............................. 561
Clock ......................................... 549
Clutch........................................ 709
Coat hooks ............................... 553
Condenser ................................ 577
Console box ............................. 541
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 678
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 383
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 367
Cup holders .............................. 542
Curtain shield airbags ............... 47
DAC ........................................... 430
Daytime running light
system .................................... 312
Deck hooks .............................. 547
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 519, 528
Rear window ................. 519, 528
Windshield .................... 519, 528
Differential
Oil ......................................... 709
Dimension ................................ 686
Display
Cruise control........................ 383
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 367
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) ............................ 362
Multi-information
display ........................ 147, 151
Trip information ............. 148, 153
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 566
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 248
Door lock............................... 188
Open door warning light........ 638
Outside rear view mirrors...... 245
Rear door child-protectors .... 191
Side doors............................. 188
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 430
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
system .................................... 433
Warning light ......................... 637
Warning message ................. 646
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 638
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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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Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 650
Jack handle .............................. 655
Jam protection function
Power windows ..................... 249
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system.... 188
Wireless remote control ........ 166
Keys .......................................... 164
Electronic key........................ 164
Engine switch ........................ 282
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 668
If you lose your keys ............. 168
Key number plate .................. 164
Keyless entry ........................ 166
Keys ...................................... 164
Replacing the battery ............ 599
Wireless remote
control key .......................... 166
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 568
Hood lock release lever ........ 568
Shift lever ...................... 293, 300
Turn signal lever ................... 306
Wiper lever ............................ 318
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with Yaw Assist Function) .... 350
License plate light
Light switch ........................... 308
Replacing light bulbs ............. 619
Wattage................................. 714
Light
Engine switch light ................ 537
Fog light switch ..................... 315
Headlight switch.................... 308
Illuminated entry system ....... 539
Interior lights ......................... 538
Interior light list...................... 537
Personal/interior lights .......... 538
Replacing light bulbs............. 607
Turn signal lever ................... 306
Wattage ................................ 714
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 607
Wattage ................................ 714
Lock steering column ..... 284, 290
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 566
Maintenance data ................. 686
Maintenance requirements ... 563
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 635
Manual headlight
leveling dial............................ 310
Manual transmission ............... 300
Master warning light................ 639
Meter
Indicators .............................. 134
Instrument panel light
control................................. 144
Meters ................................... 142
Multi-information
display ........................ 147, 151
Warning lights ....................... 634
Microphone .............................. 484
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 244
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 519, 528
Outside rear view mirrors...... 245
Vanity mirror ......................... 548
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Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 638
Rear seat
Removing the rear seat
cushions ............................. 236
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 236
Rear step bumper .................... 196
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 618
Turn signal lever ................... 306
Wattage................................. 714
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 244
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 245
Rear view monitor system ...... 387
Rear window defogger .... 519, 528
Refueling .................................. 320
Capacity ................................ 695
Fuel types ............................. 695
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 320
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 599
Fuses .................................... 602
Light bulbs............................. 607
Tires ...................................... 649
Wireless remote control
battery................................. 599
Reset the maintenance data ... 575
Road Sign Assist ..................... 361
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 361
Seat belts.................................... 42
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 43
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 67
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt .............................. 561
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 44
How to wear your seat belt ..... 40
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 44
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 45
Reminder light and
buzzer................................. 638
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 44
SRS warning light ................. 635
Seat heaters ............................. 535
Seats
Adjustment ............................ 234
Adjustment precautions ........ 235
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 67
Cleaning................................ 560
Head restraint ....................... 239
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 40
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 236
Removing the rear seat
cushions ............................. 236
Seat heaters ......................... 535
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 312
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) ............................ 350
Service reminder
indicators ............................... 134
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742Alphabetical index
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Tachometer .............................. 143
Tailgate ..................................... 195
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 308
Replacing light bulbs ............. 618
Wattage................................. 714
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 486
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 129
Engine immobilizer system ... 105
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 711
Tires .......................................... 590
Chains ................................... 439
Checking ............................... 590
If you have a flat tire.............. 649
Inflation pressure .......... 593, 711
Replacing .............................. 649
Rotating tires ......................... 591
Size ....................................... 711
Snow tires ............................. 438
Spare tire .............................. 649
Tools ......................................... 652
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 627
Towing hook.......................... 629
Trailer towing ................ 268, 269
Toyota Safety Sense................ 325
Traction control ....................... 422
Trailer towing ................... 268, 269
Transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 293
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 298
Manual transmission ............. 300
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 422
Trip information ............... 148, 153
Trip meters ............................... 144
Turn signal lights
Replacing light
bulbs................... 612, 618, 620
Turn signal lever ................... 306
Wattage ................................ 714
USB memory ............................ 473
USB port*................................. 447
Valet key ................................... 164
Vanity mirror ............................ 548
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 691
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 422
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 422
Warning buzzers
Fuel filter ............................... 637
Key reminder ........................ 284
Pre-collision braking ............. 340
Seat belt reminder ................ 638
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Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 635
Brake Override system ......... 637
Brake system ........................ 634
Charging system ................... 634
DPF system .......................... 637
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 635
Four-wheel drive system ....... 636
Fuel system........................... 637
Go to service ......................... 639
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with Yaw Assist Function)... 638
Low AdBlue™ ....................... 639
Low engine oil level............... 639
Low engine oil pressure ........ 634
Low fuel level ........................ 638
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 635
Master warning light .............. 639
Open door ............................. 638
Parking brake ........................ 639
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 638
Seat belt reminder light ......... 638
Slip indicator ......................... 636
SRS....................................... 635
Washer
Checking ............................... 582
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 438
Switch ................................... 318
Washing and waxing ............... 556
Weights..................................... 688
Wheels ...................................... 595
Replacing wheels.................. 649
Size ....................................... 711
Window glasses....................... 248
Window lock switch ................ 249
Windows
Power windows ..................... 248
Rear window
defogger ..................... 519, 528
Washer ................................. 318
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 520, 528
Windshield wipers
Intermittent windshield
wipers ................................. 318
Winter driving tips ................... 438
Wireless communication ........ 481
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 166
Locking/Unlocking................. 166
Replacing the battery ............ 599
WMA disc*............................... 455
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.