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5-1. Essential InformationIntroduction ....................... 386
5-2. Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Monitor......... 388
5-3. Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions ..................... 390
Hood.................................. 392
Engine Compartment  Overview ......................... 394
Engine Oil.......................... 395
Engine Coolant.................. 398
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............. 401
Window Washer Fluid ....... 402
Body Lubrication ............... 403
Wiper Blades ..................... 404
Battery ............................... 408
Key Battery  Replacement ................... 410
Tires .................................. 413
Light Bulbs ........................ 419
Fuses ................................ 435
5-4. Appearance Care Exterior Care ..................... 442
Interior Care ...................... 450 6-1. Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency ...................... 456
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ............................ 457
Changing a Flat Tire .......... 463
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting .................... 478
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine ............................. 482
Push-Starting ..................... 483
6-5. Overheating Overheating ....................... 484
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ............ 486
Tiedown Hooks .................. 487
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights  and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns  On or Flashes .................. 489
Message Indicated on  Display............................. 500
Warning Sound is  Activated.......................... 502
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot  be Opened
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid  Cannot be Opened .......... 506
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1573-1. Start/Stop Engine
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When Driving
■Push Button Start Positions
●The  engine  starts  by  pressing  the  push  button  start  while  depre ssing  the
clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic t ransaxle). To
switch  the  ignition  position,  press  the  push  button  start  without  depressing
the pedal.
● Do not leave the ignition switched ON while the engine is not r unning. Doing
so  could  result  in  the  battery  going  dead.  If  the  ignition  is  l eft  in ACC  (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever is in the P position, a nd the ignition is
in ACC), the ignition switches off automatically after about 25  minutes.
■ ACC (Accessory)
The  keyless  entry  system  does  not  function  while  the  push  butto n  start  has
been  pressed  to ACC,  and  the  doors  will  not  lock/unlock  even  if   they  have
been locked manually.
■ ON
When  the  push  button  start  is  pressed  to  ON,  the  sound  of  the  f uel  pump
motor  operating  near  the  fuel  tank  can  be  heard.  This  does  not  indicate  an
abnormality.
WARNING
■ Before  leaving  the  driver’s  seat,  set  the  parking  brake,  make  s ure  the
selector lever is in 1st gear  or R (manual  transaxle) or in P ( automatic
transaxle), and always switch the ignition off
Leaving  the  driver’s  seat  without  setting  the  parking  brake,  sh ifting  the
selector  lever  to  1st  gear  or  R  (manual  transaxle)  or  to  P  (automatic  tran-
saxle),  and  switching  the  ignition  off  is  dangerous.  Unexpected  vehicle
movement could occur which could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the vehicle for even  a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off, as leaving it in anoth er position will dis-
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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Starting the Engine
Make sure you are carrying the key.
Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Continue  to  press  the  brake  pedal  firmly  until the engine  has c om-
pletely started.
Manual transaxle:
Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has  com-
pletely started.
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depress ed sufficiently.
Automatic transaxle:
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N).
The  starter  will  not  operate  if  the  selector  lever  is  not  in  P  or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently.
Press  the  push  button  start  after  both  the  KEY  indicator  light
(green) in the combination meter and the push button start indi cator
light (green) illuminate.
After starting the engine, the push button start indicator ligh t (amber) turns
off and the ignition switches to the ON position.
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Verify  that  the  KEY  indicator
light  (green)  in  the  combination
meter and the push button start
indicator  light  (green)  illumi-
nate.
If  the  push  button  start  indicator
light  (green)  flashes,  make  sure
that the key is being carried.
If  the  push  button  start  indicator
light  (green)  flashes  with  the  key
being  carried,  touch  the  key  to  the
push  button  start  and  start  the
engine. Refer to Engine Start Func-
tion  When  Key  Battery  is  Dead  on
P. 161.
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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
●Forced engine starting method:
If  the  KEY  warning  light  (red)  illuminates,  or  the  push  button  start  indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may  not start using
the  usual  starting  method.  Have  your  vehicle  inspected  at  your  To y o t a
dealer  as  soon  as  possible.  If  this  occurs,  the  engine  can  be  f orce-started.
Press  and  hold  the  push  button  start  until  the  engine  starts.  O ther  proce-
dures necessary for starting the engine such as having the key  in the cabin,
and  depressing  the  clutch  pedal  (manual  transaxle)  or  the  brake   pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
● When the engine is force-started, the KEY warning light (red) r emains illumi-
nated and the push button start indicator light (amber) remains  flashing.
● Automatic transaxle:
When the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) and the push button start indicator light (green) do no t illuminate.
● After pressing the push button start and before the engine star ts, the opera-
tion  sound  of  the  fuel  pump  motor  from  near  the  fuel  tank  can  be  heard,
however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without the use of
the accelerator.
● If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting  a Flooded Engine
under Emergency Starting. If the engine still does not start, have your vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer ( P. 482).
WARNING
■Radio  waves  from  the  key  may  affect  medical  devices  such  as  pac e-
makers
Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask t he medical
device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
NOTICE
If  the  KEY  warning  light  (red)  illuminates,  or  the  push  button  start  indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the e ngine starting
system  and  the  inability  to  start  the  engine  or  switch  the  igni tion  to ACC  or
ON. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon a s possible. 

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1613-1. Start/Stop Engine
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When Driving
If the engine cannot be started due to a dead key battery, the engine
can be started using the following procedure:
Continue  to  depress  the  brake  pedal  firmly  until  the  engine  has
completely started.
Manual transaxle:
Continue  to  depress  the  clutch  p edal  firmly  until  the  engine  has
completely started.
Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) f lashes.
The push button start indicator light (green) will flash even if the push but-
ton start is pressed before depressing the clutch pedal (manual  transaxle)
or  the  brake  pedal  (automatic  transaxle).  If  the  clutch  pedal  i s  depressed
(manual  transaxle)  or  the  brake  pedal  is  depressed  (automatic  transaxle)
under this condition, the engine can be started by resuming the  procedure
following this.
Touch  the  push  button  start
using  the  backside  of  the  key
(as  shown)  while  the  push  but-
ton  start  indicator  light  (green)
flashes.
When  touching  the  push  button
start  using  the  backside  of  the  key
as  shown  in  the  illustration,  touch
the  push  button  start  with  the  lock
switch side of the key facing up.
Make sure that the push button start indicator light (green) tu rns on.
Press the push button start to start the engine.
● The  engine  cannot  be  started  unless  the  clutch  pedal  is  fully  d epressed
(manual  transaxle)  or  the  brake  pedal  is  fully  depressed  (autom atic  tran-
saxle).
● If there is a malfunction with the push button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case, the engine  may start, how-
ever, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as  possible.
● If  the  push  button  start  indicator  light  (green)  does  not  illuminate,  perform
the  operation  from  the  beginning  again.  If  it  does  not  illumina te,  have  the
vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
● To switch the ignition position without starting the engine, perform the follow-
ing operations after the push button start indicator light (gre en) turns on.
Release  the  clutch  pedal  (manual  transaxle)  or  brake  pedal  (aut omatic
transaxle).
Engine Start Function Wh en Key Battery is Dead
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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Press  the  push  button  start  to  switch  the  ignition  position.  The  ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON, and off each time the push button start
is  pressed.  To  switch  the  ignition  position  again,  perform  the  operation
from the beginning.
If the KEY warning lig ht (red) illuminates, or the push button start indi-
cator light (amber) flashes, thi s could indicate that the engin e may not
start using the  usual starting  method. Have your vehicle inspec ted at
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the eng ine can
be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until th e engine
starts.  Other  procedures  necessary  for  starting  the  engine  such  as
having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (m anual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are require d.
NOTICE
When  starting  the  engine  by  holding  the  smart  key  over  the  push  button
start  due  to  a  dead  key  battery  or  a  malfunctioning  key,  be  careful  not  to
allow  the  following,  otherwise  the  signal  from  the  key  will  not   be  received
correctly and the engine may not start.
● Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage touch or  come near
the key.
Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine
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● Metal  parts  of  other  keys  or  metal
objects touch the key.
● Spare  keys  or  keys  for  other  vehicles
equipped  with  an  immobilizer  system
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3-3. Transaxle
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When Driving
Manual Transaxle Operation
The  shift  pattern  of  the  transaxle
is conventional, as shown.
Depress  the  clutch  pedal  all  the
way  down  while  shifting;  then
release it slowly.
Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a
device  to  prevent  shifting  to  R
(reverse)  by  mistake.  Push  the
shift  lever  downward  and  shift  to
R.
If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and
try again.
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
Neutral position
WARNING
■Do not use sudden engine braking  on slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or  while driving
at  high  speeds  causes  sudden  engine  braking,  which  is  dangerous .  The
sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This  could lead to
loss of vehicle control and an accident.
■ Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the par king brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended
Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident. 

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3-3. Transaxle
The gear shift indicator supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy
and smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in t he com-
bination meter as well as notifies the driver to change to the  most suit-
able gear position corresponding  to the actual driving condition.
Selected gear position
Suitable gear position
The gear shift indicator turns off when the following operations are performed.
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The vehicle is put in neutral.
● The vehicle is driven in reverse.
● The clutch is not fully engaged when accelerating from a stop.
● The clutch pedal remains depressed for 2 seconds or longer whil e driving.
NOTICE
●Keep  your  foot  off  the  clutch  pedal  except  when  shifting  gears.  Also,  do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding th e clutch will
cause needless clutch wear and damage.
● Do  not  apply  any  excessive  lateral  force  to  the  shift  lever  when  changing
from  5th  to  4th  gear.  This  could  lead  to  the  accidental  selecti on  of  2nd
gear, which could result in damage to the transaxle.
● Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting  to R. Shift-
ing to R while the vehicle is still moving may damage the trans axle.
Gear Shift Indicator
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IndicationCondition
NumeralThe selected gear position is displayed.
 and numeralShift up or down to the indicated gear position is rec-
ommended.