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1704-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scrap ing noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer  as soon
as possible. 
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It  is  dangerous  to  drive  the  vehicle  when  the  wear  limits  of  the  brake  pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away,  always keep
depressing  the  brake  pedal  while  the  engine  is  running,  and  app ly  the
parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent ac cidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the  brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine. 
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped m ay cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Do  not  leave  glasses,  cigarette  lighters,  spray  cans,  or  soft  d rink  cans  in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas  may  leak  from  a  cigarette  lighter  or  spray  can,  and  may  le ad  to  a
fire.
• The  temperature  inside  the  vehicle  may  cause  the  plastic  lenses  and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft  drink  cans  may  fracture,  causing  the  contents  to  spray  ov er  the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components. 
         
        
        
     
        
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1894-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
● Do  not  leave  the  engine  switch  in ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-infor mation
display,  the  engine  switch  is  not  off.  When  exiting  the  vehicle ,  always
check that the engine switch is off.
● Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position ot her than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engi ne switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If t he vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently,  have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malf unction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently  than usual,
such  as  the  switch  sticking  slightly,  there  may  be  a  malfunctio n.  Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately. 
         
        
        
     
        
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1954-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the  lever  partway  and  release
it)
The  right  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.
Lane  change  to  the  left  (move
the  lever  partway  and  release
it)
The  left  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check  that  a  light  bulb  in  the  front  or  rear  turn  signal  lights   has  not  burned
out.
■ If  the  turn  signals  stop  flashing  before  a  lane  change  has  been  per-
formed 
Operate the lever again.
■ Customization
The  number  of  times  the  turn  signals  flash  during  a  lane  change   can  be
changed. (Customizable feature  P. 506)
Operating instructions 
         
        
        
     
        
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2164-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Wiper  intervals  can  be  adjusted  when  intermittent  operation  is
selected.Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases  the  intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Pulling  the  lever  operates
the wipers and washer.
Wipers  will  automatically
operate  a  couple  of  times
after the washer squirts.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles  are not  blocked if there is  washe r  fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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2194-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check  that  the  washer  nozzle  is  not  blocked  if  there  is  washer  fluid  in  the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■ When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do  not  operate  the  switch  continually  as  the  washer  fluid  pump  may  over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. 
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle w ill be damaged. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3064-6. Driving tips
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Winter driving tips
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  t o  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures.  • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set  of tire
chains for the front tires
*.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires.
Perform the following according  to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour  warm  water  over  the  frozen  area  to  melt  the  ice.  Wipe  away
the water immediately to p revent it from freezing. 
● To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan,
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield. 
● Check for and remove any excess ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’s  roof,  chassis,  around  the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove  any  snow  or  mud  from  the  bottom  of  your  shoes  before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving  the  vehicle  in  winter. Always  drive  the  vehicle  in  a  ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle 
         
        
        
     
        
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6Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 340
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle interior ................. 344 6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 347
General maintenance........ 350
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 354
6-3. Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 355
Hood ................................. 358
Positioning a floor jack ...... 360
Engine compartment ......... 361
Tires .................................. 376
Tire inflation pressure ....... 386
Wheels .............................. 390
Air conditioning filter.......... 393
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 397
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 401
Headlight aim (vehicles  with front fog lights) ......... 405
Light bulbs......................... 407 
         
        
        
     
        
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4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Low fuel level warning lightIndicates  that  remaining  fuel  is  approximately  2.0 gal.
(7.5 L, 1.6 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
*3
Driver’s  and  front  passenger’ s  seat  belt  reminder  light
(warning buzzer) Warns  the  driver  and/or  front  passenger  to  fasten  their
seat belts.
 Fasten the seat belt. 
If the front passenger seat is occupied, the front pas-
senger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make
the warning light (warning buzzer) off.
*3
(On the center panel)
Rear  passengers’  seat  belt  reminder  lights  (warning
buzzer)
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P.   4 4 0 )
• Flat tire ( P. 449)
 Adjust  the  tire  inflation  pressure  to  the  specified
level. 
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the  light  does  not  turn  off  even  if  the  tire  inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in t he tire pressure  warning system 
(  P.   4 4 0 )
 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
*1High engine coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 P. 470
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions