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Maintenance and care
AdBlue™ is used to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxides in exhaust
gas. AdBlue™ is consumed in the process of driving. Therefore,
observe the following precautions.
● Vehicles without water-cooled intercooler:
1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) of AdBlue™ is consumed every 1500 km
(932 miles). Normally, after a full refill, the vehicle can be driven for
approximately 15000 km (9321 miles) before all AdBlue™ is
depleted. However, AdBlue™ may become completely depleted
sooner depending on driving conditions.
● Vehicles with water-cooled intercooler:
1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) of AdBlue™ is consumed every 600 km
(373 miles). Normally, after a full refill, the vehicle can be driven for
approximately 8000 km (4971 miles) before all AdBlue™ is
depleted. However, AdBlue™ may become completely depleted
sooner depending on driving conditions.
● When the possible driving range based on the remaining amount of
AdBlue™ reaches approximately 2400 km (1492 miles), the low
AdBlue™ level warning light turns on and a warning message is
displayed.
● When AdBlue™ is depleted, the engine cannot be restarted.
● If AdBlue™ is accidentally spilled while refilling, vehicle parts, paint,
etc. may be damaged.
When AdBlue™ needs to be refilled, have it refilled at any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
It may be a criminal offence to use a vehicle that does not consume
any reagent if it is required for the reduction of emissions.
■AdBlue™ warning light and warning message
When the AdBlue™ level is low,
the low AdBlue™ level warning
light turns on and a warning
message appears on the multi-
information display. ( P. 586)
When refilling AdBlue™ by
yourself in an emergency, be
sure to follow the correct refill-
ing procedures. ( P. 587)
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■Refilling AdBlue™
● Use AdBlue™ (compliant with ISO 22241-1).
AdBlue™ is a trademark of the German Association of the Automotive
Industry (VDA).
● Before driving for a long period of time in an area where AdBlue™ cannot
be refilled, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ Warning message
If the following warning message is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, follow the appropriate troubleshooting procedure.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
“AdBlue LEVEL LOW FILL UP
AdBlue IN 2400 km SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL”/“AdBlue
Level Low Fill up AdBlue in
2400 km See Owner’s
Manual”
When AdBlue™ needs to be refilled
Have AdBlue™ refilled at any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
“AdBlue LEVEL LOW NO
START IN 800 km TOP UP
AdBlue SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL”/“AdBlue level Low
No start in 800 km Top up
AdBlue See Owner’s Manual”
When AdBlue™ needs to be refilled
If the displayed driving distance is
exceeded, the engine cannot be
restarted.
Have AdBlue™ refilled at any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
“AdBlue EMPTY UNABLE TO
RESTART ENGINE FILL UP
AdBlue SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL”/“AdBlue empty
Unable to Restart Engine Fill
up AdBlue See Owner’s
Manual”
When AdBlue™ needs to be refilled
If the engine is stopped, it cannot be
restarted.
Without stopping the engine, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.
NOTICE
■ When the AdBlue™ level is low
When AdBlue™ is depleted, the engine cannot be restarted.
Be sure to have AdBlue™ refilled at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer before it is completely depleted.

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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 624
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 625
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 627
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 632
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................. 633
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 634
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 643
If you have a flat tire .......... 649
If the engine will not
start.................................. 666
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........ 668
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 672
If your vehicle
overheats ......................... 678
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 682
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 683

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(Flashes or illuminates)
PCS warning light (if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Col-
lision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily
unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 337, 643)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
P. 349
(Yellow)
LDA indicator (warning buzzer) (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with Yaw Assist Function)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 360)
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*5 (if
equipped)
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
Check that all the doors are closed.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*6
Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten his/her
seat belt
Fasten the seat belt.
(Flashes or illuminates)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)*7 (if equipped)
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 12.0 L (3.2 gal.,
2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ 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.
NOTICE
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine)
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
■ If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warn ing light flashing. Continued driving
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

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When trouble arises
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that
a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Handling method
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
: If equipped
The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown,
perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.
Vehicles with multi-information
display type A
Vehicles with multi-information
display type B
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2
3

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The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Messages and warnings
System
warning
light
Warning
buzzer*Warning
Comes on Comes on Sounds Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performedComes onSounds
Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result
Comes onDoes not
sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
FlashesDoes not
sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
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When trouble arises
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ If is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move to a level surface and check to see
if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■ If “ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS DEPRESSED SIMULTANE-
OUSLY”/“Accelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously” is
shown on the multi-information display
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 257)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If “WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW”/“Windshield washer fluid low” is
shown on the multi-information display
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 5 8 2 )
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SOON”/“Oil maintenance required
soon” is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 575)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”/“Oil maintenance required” is
shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
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 oil change system should be reset. ( P. 575)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.