6328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
6348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates:
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel
engine)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
(if equipped) *1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (This
warning light may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the light
goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
6458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
7109-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf,
110 lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20 kgf,
45 lbf)
*3: Without 205R16C tires
*4: With 205R16C tires
*1: Models made in Thailand*3
*2: With grease fitting only
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
Brakes
Pedal
clearance*1
Left-hand
drive vehicles
Without
VSC
91 mm (3.6 in.)*3
92 mm (3.6 in.)*4
With VSC91 mm (3.6 in.)
Right-hand drive vehicles90 mm (3.5 in.)
Pedal free play1.0 6.0 mm
(0.04 0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*27 9 clicks
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE J1704 or FMVSS
No.116 DOT 4
Chassis lubrication
Propeller
shafts
Front (4WD
models)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
Slide
yoke*1
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
or lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
RearSpider*2Lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
733Alphabetical index
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Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 597
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 526
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 398
Automatic light
control system ....................... 312
Automatic transmission .......... 293
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 298
AUX port*................................. 480
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 544
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 618
Wattage................................. 714
Battery
Battery checking ................... 578
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 672
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 438
Warning light ......................... 634
Bluetooth®*.............................. 508
Audio system ........................ 501
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............. 481
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth® device ............... 489
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 490, 491
Wireless
communication ................... 481
Bluetooth® audio*................... 481
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 481
Deleting the call history......... 496
Making a call ......................... 503
Managing speed dials ........... 503
Managing the contacts.......... 498
Phone settings ...................... 494
Receiving a call..................... 505
Speaking on the phone ......... 503
Bottle holders .......................... 543
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 710
Override system warning
light..................................... 637
Parking brake........................ 307
Warning light ......................... 634
Brake assist ............................. 422
Break-in tips ............................. 257
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................. 144
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 557
Exterior ................................. 556
Interior................................... 560
Seat belts .............................. 561
CD player*................................ 455
Chains....................................... 439
Child restraint system ............... 67
Child restraint system
installation method ............... 91
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 92
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage ............................ 94
Points to remember ................ 68
Riding with children................. 66
Using a top tether
anchorage ............................ 97
B
C
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
736Alphabetical index
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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
F
739Alphabetical index
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MP3 disc*................................. 458
Multimedia system*
Multi-information display
Cruise control ........................ 383
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 367
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function)............................. 356
Switching the display ............ 148
Trip information ..................... 148
Odometer .................................. 144
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 709
Engine oil .............................. 696
Manual transmission oil ........ 708
Transfer oil ............................ 709
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 320
Hood ..................................... 568
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 245
Adjusting and folding............. 245
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 528
Outside temperature
display .................................... 143
Overhead console.................... 544
Overheating, Engine ................ 678
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 307
Parking brake indicator
light ..................................... 639
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 339
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 343
Function ................................ 339
Warning light ......................... 638
Personal lights ......................... 537
Switch ................................... 538
Wattage ................................ 714
Power heater ............................ 520
Power outlets ........................... 550
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 711
Power windows
Jam protection function......... 249
Operation .............................. 248
Window lock switch............... 249
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 339
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 343
Function ................................ 339
Warning light ......................... 638
Quarter windows ..................... 252
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 367
Radiator .................................... 577
Radio*...................................... 450
Radio data system*................. 452
RDS*......................................... 452
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 408
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulb .............. 618
Switch ................................... 315
Wattage ................................ 714
O
P
Q
R
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.