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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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932-1. Keys
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Before Driving
●The keyless entry system operation may vary due to local conditions.
● The keyless entry system is fully operational (door/liftgate lo ck/unlock) when
the  ignition  is  switched  off.  The  system  does  not  operate  if  th e  ignition  is
switched to any position other than off.
● If the key does not operate when pressing a button or the opera tional range
becomes too small, the battery may be dead. To install a new ba ttery, refer
to Key Battery Replacement ( P. 410).
● Additional keys can be obtained at your Toyota dealer. Up to 6 keys can be
used  with  the  keyless  functions  per  vehicle.  Bring  all  keys  to  your  Toyota
dealer when additional keys are required.
Operation indicator light
Operation buttons
The  operation  indicator  light
flashes  when  the  buttons  are
pressed.
● Battery  life  is  about  one  year.  Replace
the  battery  with  a  new  one  if  the  KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the com-
bination  meter.  Replacing  the  battery
about  once  a  year  is  recommended
because  the  KEY  warning  light/indicator
light may not illuminate or flash depend-
ing on the rate of battery depletion.
NOTICE
Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United Sta tes.
Changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party  re sponsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the e quipment.
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2-2. Advanced Keyless Entry System
The  system  operates  only  when  the  driver  is  in  the  vehicle  or  w ithin
operational range while the key is being carried.
■Locking, Unlocking the D oors and the Liftgate
Operational range
■Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid Operational range
●When  the  battery  power  is  low,  or  in  places  where  there  are  hig h-intensity
radio  waves  or  noise,  the  operational  range  may  become  narrower  or the
system  may  not  operate.  For  determining  battery  replacement,  Re fer  to
Keyless Entry System on P. 92.
● The  system  may  not  operate  if  you  are  too  close  to  the  windows  or  door
handles.
● If  the  key  is  left  in  the  following  areas  and  you  leave  the  vehicle,  the  doors
may be locked depending on the radio wave conditions even if th e key is left
in the vehicle.
• Around the dashboard
• In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment or the cen- ter console
• On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
• Next to a communication device such as a mobile phone
Operational Range
Exterior antenna
31 in. (800 mm)
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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
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When Driving
Turning the Engine Off
Stop the vehicle completely.
Manual transaxle:
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
Automatic transaxle:
Shift the selector lever to th e P position and set the parking  brake.
Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignitio n posi-
tion is off.
● The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a f ew minutes
after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or
off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
● When  the  push  button  start  is  pressed  from  ON  to ACC  or  OFF,  th e  KEY
indicator  light  (green)  may  flash  for  approximately  30  seconds  indicating
that the remaining battery power of the key is low.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on P. 410.
● Automatic transaxle:
If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a po sition other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing  it two
or  more  times  while  the  engine  is  running  or  the  vehicle  is  bei ng
driven  will  turn  the  engine  off  immediately.  The  ignition  switc hes  to
ACC.
WARNING
■ Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason  other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicl e is mov-
ing  will  result  in  reduced  braking  ability  due  to  the  loss  of  power  braking,
which could cause an accident and serious injury.
NOTICE
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.
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5Maintenance and Care
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 

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4095-3. Owner Maintenance
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Maintenance and Care
To get the best service from a battery:
• Keep it securely mounted.
• Keep the top clean and dry.
• Keep  terminals  and  connec- tions  clean,  tight,  and  coated
with  petroleum  jelly  or  terminal
grease.
• Rinse  off  spilled  electrolyte immediately  with  a  solution  of
water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle will not be use d for an extended time, disconne ct the
battery cables and charge  the battery every 6 weeks.
Contact your Toyota  dealer for a battery replacement purchase.
WARNING
■  Keep  flames  and  sparks  away  from  open  battery  cells  and  do
not allow metal tools to contact the positive (+) or negative ( -) terminal
of the battery when working near a battery. Do not allow the positive (+)
terminal to contact  the vehicle body
Flames  and  sparks  near  open  battery  cells  are  dangerous.  Hydrog en  gas,
produced  during  normal  battery  operation,  could  ignite  and  cause  the  bat-
tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns a nd injuries.
Keep  all  flames  including  cigarettes  and  sparks  away  from  open  battery
cells.
■   Keep  all  flames  and  sparks  away  from  open  battery  cells
because  hydrogen  gas  is  produced  from  open  battery  cells  while
charging the battery or adding battery fluid:
Flames  and  sparks  near  open  battery  cells  are  dangerous.  Hydrog en  gas,
produced  during  normal  battery  operation,  could  ignite  and  cause  the  bat-
tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns a nd injuries.
Keep  all  flames  including  cigarettes  and  sparks  away  from  open  battery
cells.
Battery Maintenance
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5-3. Owner Maintenance
Key Batter y Replacement
If the buttons on the smart key are inoperable and the operation indi-
cator light does not flash, the battery may be dead.
Replace with a new ba ttery before the smart key becomes unusabl e.
The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low :
• The KEY indicator light (green) flashes in the combination met er for
about 30 seconds after the engine is switched OFF.
• The  system  does  not  operate  and  the  operation  indicator  light  on
the smart key does not flash  when the buttons are pressed.
• The system’s operational range is reduced.
Replacing  the  battery  at  your  Toyota  dealer  is  recommended  to  p re-
vent damage to the key. If replac ing the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.
■Replacing the key battery
Press  the  knob  and  pull  out
the auxiliary key.
Twist  a  tape-wrapped  flat-
head  screwdriver  in  the
direction  of  the  arrow  and
open the cover slightly.
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Alphabetical index
Accessory Socket.................... 378
Active Safety System .............. 227Laser Sensor ........................ 234
Low Speed Pre-Collision System ............................... 228
Pre-Crash Safety  Technology ......................... 227
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts 
and Accessories.................... 514
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry 
system ......... ......................... 99
Operational range ................. 100
Advanced Keyless Entry 
System ..................................... 99
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt  Pretensioner System 
Warning Beep ........................ 502
Air Bag Systems ........................ 66
Ambient Temperature  Display ................................... 170
Antilock Brake System  (ABS) ...................................... 215
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume ............ 304
Seek Switch .......................... 305
Audio System........................... 271
Antenna ................................ 271
Audio Control Switch ............ 304
Audio Set .............................. 283
AUX/USB mode .................... 307
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................... 273 Automatic Transaxle ............... 181
Active Adaptive Shift 
(AAS).................................. 184
Driving tips ............................ 191
Manual shift mode ................ 185
Shift-lock override ................. 185
Shift-lock system .................. 184
Shift position indication ......... 182
Transaxle ranges .................. 182
Warning light......................... 182
Battery ...................................... 408 Maintenance ......................... 409
Replacement ........................ 409
Specifications ....................... 548
Battery runs out....................... 478
Jump-Starting ....................... 478
Beep Sounds Key left-in-trunk 
compartment warning......... 504
Key left-in-vehicle  warning............................... 505
Request switch inoperable  warning............................... 504
Bluetooth
®............................... 327
Bluetooth® Audio .................. 353
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ........ 339
Troubleshooting .................... 366
Body Lubrication ..................... 403
Bottle Holder ............................ 380
Brakes Brake assist .......................... 212
Foot brake ............................ 209
Pad wear indicator ................ 211
Parking brake ....................... 210
Warning light......................... 211
Break-In Period ........................ 141
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