
7Introduction
INTRODUCTION
THE IMMOBILIZER KEY
 
THE NEW WORLD OF  
ANTI-THEFT TECHNOLOGY
This Toyota vehicle may be equipped 
with an electronic “immobilizer” anti-theft  
system. When the key is inserted into the  
ignition switch, it transmits an electronic 
code to an immobilizer computer. The  
engine will only start if the code in the 
key matches the code in the immobilizer.  
If the code does not match, the immobilizer 
disables the ignition and fuel systems.  
While an exact physical copy of the key  
will open the door and allow retrieval of  
items locked in the vehicle, it won’t start  
the vehicle unless the key has the same  
code as the immobilizer. 
 
 
SECURITY
For security purposes, access to key   
codes and service procedures for 
electronically registering replacement   
keys is restricted. Only a Toyota dealer   
or certain bonded/registered independent 
locksmiths can generate replacement keys.
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8Introduction
INTRODUCTION
 
 
REPLACING THE KEY
Upon purchase, each vehicle should have  
two master keys and an aluminum tag   
with a key code imprinted on it.
To generate a fully functional replacement   
key (one that will both open the doors and 
start the engine), one of the master keys   
is required. To make a key that will open  
the door for retrieval of items locked   
inside the vehicle, the aluminum key-code   
tag can be used. If a master key or the 
aluminum key-code tag is not available,   
a Toyota dealer or certain registered   
locksmiths can obtain the key code from   
a restricted-access database. These   
businesses can also access a service   
utility to reprogram the immobilizer if   
all registered master keys have been   
lost. If a Toyota dealer is not available,   
please refer to www.aloa.org  to find  
a bonded/registered locksmith who   
performs high-security key service.
 
 
KEEPING THE KEY SAFE 
Replacing an immobilizer key may be   
costly. It is advisable to keep a spare   
master key and the aluminum key-code   
tag in a safe place. If you record the   
key code in more than one place, do not 
record it in a way that can be easily   
identified and associated with the vehicle.   
It is wise to keep a copy of the key code 
outside of the vehicle.
If the vehicle was delivered with less than 
two keys and the aluminum key-code tag, 
consider having the Toyota dealer or a 
qualified independent automotive locksmith 
make a duplicate key before you need it.
THE IMMOBILIZER KEY
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13Your Warranties in Detail
WARRANTY
 
WHAT IS COVERED  
AND HOW LONG
Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and   
adjustments needed to correct defects   
in materials or workmanship of any   
part supplied by Toyota, subject to the   
exceptions indicated under “What   
Is Not Covered” on pages 14–15.
Coverage is for 36 months or 36,000 miles, 
whichever occurs first, with the exception of 
air conditioning recharge, wheel alignment 
and wheel balancing, which are covered for 
12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever   
occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to 
correct defects in materials or workmanship 
of any component listed below and in the   
next column and supplied by Toyota, subject   
to the exceptions indicated under “What Is   
Not Covered” on pages 14–15.
Coverage is for 60 months or 60,000 miles, 
whichever occurs first. 
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all internal   
parts, timing gears and gaskets, timing   
chain/belt and cover, flywheel, valve   
covers, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts, 
turbocharger housing and all internal parts, 
supercharger housing and all internal  
parts, engine control computer, water  
pump, fuel pump, seals and gaskets. 
 
 
Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque   
converter, clutch cover, transmission   
mounts, transfer case and all internal   
parts, engine control computer, seals   
and gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Final drive housing and all internal parts,   
axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity 
joints, front hub and bearings, seals   
and gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
A xle housing and all internal parts,   
propeller shafts, U-joints, axle shafts,   
drive shafts, bearings, supports, seals   
and gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to 
correct defects in materials or workmanship 
of any seatbelt or airbag system supplied by 
Toyota, subject to the exceptions indicated 
under “What Is Not Covered” on pages 14–15.
Coverage is for 60 months or 60,000 miles, 
whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in the   
state of Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts 
and related components is 10 years, 
regardless of mileage.
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
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WARRANTY
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
 
 
Maintenance Expense
Normal maintenance services such as:
• Engine tune-ups
• Replacement of fluids and filters
• Lubrication
• Cleaning and polishing
• Replacement of spark plugs and fuses 
•   Replacement of worn wiper blades,  
brake pads/linings and clutch linings 
Vehicles with Altered Odometer
Failure of a vehicle on which the odometer 
has been altered so that actual vehicle 
mileage cannot be readily determined.
Salvage or Total-Loss Vehicles 
Any vehicle that has ever been branded as 
salvage, total loss, true mileage unknown or 
similar title under any state’s law or has ever 
been declared a “total loss” or equivalent by 
a financial institution or insurer, such as by 
payment for a claim in lieu of repairs because 
the cost of repairs exceeded the cash value 
of the vehicle. This exclusion does not apply 
to the emission control warranties, including 
Emission Control Warranty Enhancements or 
any open Safety Recalls/SSCs/LSCs.
 
 
Incidental Damages
Incidental or consequential damages 
associated with a vehicle failure. Such 
damages include but are not limited to 
inconvenience; the cost of transportation, 
telephone calls and lodging; the loss of 
personal or commercial property; and the   
loss of pay or revenue.
Disclaimer of Extra   
Expenses and Damages
The performance of necessary repairs 
and adjustments is the exclusive remedy 
under this warranty or any implied 
warranty. Toyota does not authorize 
any person to create for it any other 
obligation or liability in connection with 
this vehicle. Toyota shall not be liable 
for incidental or consequential damages 
resulting from breach of this written 
warranty or any implied warranty. Any 
implied warranty of merchantability or 
fitness for a particular purpose is limited 
to the duration of this written warranty,   
except in states where this limitation   
is not allowed.
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WARRANTY
 
 
WHAT IS NOT COVERED 
These warranty obligations do not apply  
to failures or noncompliance caused by:
•   The use of replacement parts not   
certified in accordance with aftermarket 
parts certification regulations.
•   The use of replacement parts not   
equivalent in quality or design to   
original equipment parts.
Provisions under the “What Is Not   
Covered” section of the New Vehicle   
Limited Warranty also apply to   
this warranty.
 
 
WARRANTY PARTS LIST 
Air/Fuel Metering System
• Air/fuel ratio feedback control system 
• Cold-start enrichment system
• Deceleration control system
•   Electronic fuel injection system components
 
–
Airflow sensor
 
–
Engine control module (8/80)
 
–
Throttle body
 
–
Other components
Air Induction System
•  
Intake manifold and intake air surge tank
Catalyst System
• Catalytic converter and protector (8/80)
• Constricted fuel filler neck
• Exhaust manifold
•  Exhaust pipe (manifold to catalyst   
and/or catalyst to catalyst)
Evaporative Control System
• Charcoal canister
• Diaphragm valve
• Fuel filler cap
• Fuel tank
• Vapor liquid separator
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
8/80 = Covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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WARRANTY
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
 
 
Vehicles equipped with a California 
Certified Emission Control System 
that are registered and operated in 
California or any state that adopts 
California emission warranty provisions 
are covered by this warranty. Currently, 
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, 
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, 
New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode  
Island, Vermont and Washington are the   
other states to which this warranty 
applies. Vehicles covered by this 
warranty are also covered by the 
Federal Emission Control Warranty   
(see page 17).
 
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS   
AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) 
and Toyota are pleased to explain the 
emission control system warranty for your 
2021 vehicle. In California, new motor   
vehicles must be designed, built and   
equipped to meet the state’s stringent   
anti-smog standards. CARB regulations 
require that Toyota must warrant the   
emission control system on your vehicle   
for the time periods indicated on the next 
page, provided there has been no abuse, 
neglect or improper maintenance of   
your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include 
parts such as the fuel injection system, 
ignition system, catalytic converter and   
engine computer. Also included may be   
hoses, belts, connectors and other   
emissions-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,   
Toyota will repair your vehicle at no cost   
to you, including diagnosis, parts and labor.
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WARRANTY
 
 
WHAT IS NOT COVERED 
These warranty obligations do not apply  
to failures or noncompliance caused by:
•   The use of replacement parts not   
certified in accordance with aftermarket 
parts certification regulations.
•   The use of replacement parts not   
equivalent in quality or design to   
original equipment parts.
Provisions under the “What Is Not Covered” 
section of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 
also apply to this warranty.
PARTS LIST:   
LONG-TERM EMISSION   
DEFECT WARRANTY
The parts listed here are covered for seven 
years or 70,000 miles from the vehicle’s   
in-service date, whichever occurs first.
Air Induction/Exhaust System
• Cam timing control motor
• Intake manifold 
• Throttle body
Catalyst System
•   Exhaust front pipe (including   
catalytic converter)
•  
Exhaust manifold (including   
manifold converter) 
EGR System
• EGR cooler
Evaporative Control System
• Charcoal canister
• Fuel sub tank
• Fuel tank
Fuel Control System
•  
Engine control computer   
(engine control module)
• Fuel delivery pipe
• Fuel pressure sensor
• High-pressure fuel pump
Ignition System  
•  Knock  sensor
Other Parts Used in  
Systems Listed
•   Transmission oil pump in front oil   
pump and solenoid cover assembly   
equipped with Stop and Start   
Engine System (S&S)
• Transmission solenoid
• Transmission valve body
•  Wire  transmission   
(including temperature sensor)
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING YOUR WARRANTY
IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE 
INFORMATION
It is especially important to both  
routinely check your vehicle’s engine   
oil level (once a month) and regularly   
replace the engine oil and oil filter   
(see the Maintenance Log section of   
this booklet to determine how often   
you should change your vehicle’s oil   
and filter). Failure to do so can cause   
oil starvation and/or oil gelling, which   
can result in severe damage to your 
vehicle and require costly repairs that   
are not covered by the New Vehicle   
Limited Warranty.
Maintenance Records
Maintaining your vehicle according to   
the recommendations in this booklet is   
required to ensure that your warranty 
coverage remains intact. You should keep 
detailed records of vehicle maintenance, 
including date of service, mileage at time   
of service and a description of service   
and/or parts installation performed. The 
scheduled maintenance log in this booklet   
can help you document this information. If 
you sell your vehicle, be sure to give your 
maintenance records to the new owner.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim   
solely because you do not have records   
to show that you maintained your vehicle. 
However, damage or failure caused by lack   
of proper maintenance is not covered   
under warranty.
 
 
Maintenance Providers 
Maintenance and repair services may be 
performed by you or by any automotive 
service provider you choose. Toyota will   
not deny a warranty claim solely because   
you used a service provider other than a 
Toyota dealership for maintenance and 
repairs. However, damage or failure   
caused by improper maintenance or   
repairs is not covered under warranty.
Dealer-Recommended 
Maintenance
Your dealer may recommend more   
frequent maintenance intervals or more 
maintenance services than those listed in   
the scheduled maintenance log. These 
additional services are not required to 
maintain your warranty coverage. Ask   
your dealer to explain any recommended 
maintenance not included in the scheduled 
maintenance log.
For a complete description of Toyota 
warranty coverages, see the Warranty 
Information portion of this booklet.
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