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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 400
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 403
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 406
General maintenance ........ 408
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 411
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 412
Hood.................................. 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure........ 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter .......... 448
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 454
Light bulbs ......................... 457 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency.................. 475
If the vehicle is trapped  in rising water .................. 477
7-2. Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed .......................... 478
If you think something is  wrong............................... 483
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 484
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 485
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 493
If you have a flat tire .......... 506
If the engine will not  start ................................. 521
If the electronic key  does not operate properly 
(vehicles with a smart 
key system)  .................... 523
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ....................... 525
If your vehicle overheats.... 529
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 532
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises 

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The  SRS  airbag  and  seat  belt  pretensioner  devices  in  your  Toyota  contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag s and seat belt
pretensioners  left  as  they  are,  this  may  cause  an  accident  such   as  fire.  Be
sure  to  have  the  systems  of  the  SRS  airbag  and  seat  belt  preten sioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your  Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your  vehicle  has  components  that  may  contain  perchlorate.  These   compo-
nents  may  include  airbag,  seat  belt  pretensioners,  and  wireless   remote  con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the  influence:  Never drive  your vehicle when  unde r  the  influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle.  Alcohol  and  certain  drugs  delay  reaction  time,  impair  judg ment  and
reduce  coordination,  which  could  lead  to  an  accident  that  could   result  in
death or serious injury.
Defensive  driving: Always  drive  defensively. Anticipate  mistake s  that  other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid acciden ts.
Driver  distraction:  Always  give  your  full  attention  to  driving.  Anything  that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a  cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serio us injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regar ding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow  children to
have or use the key.
Children  may  be  able  to  start  the  vehicle  or  shift  the  vehicle  into  neutral.
There is also a  danger that  children  may  injure  themselves  by p laying with
the  windows,  the  moon  roof,  or  other  features  of  the  vehicle.  In  addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children. 

951-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Alar m
The  alarm  uses  light  and  sound  to  give  an  alert  when  an  intrusion  is
detected.
The  alarm  is  triggered  in  the  following  situations  when  the  ala rm  is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using  a
key or wireless remote  control. (The doors will lock again automati-
cally.)
● The hood is opened.
● Vehicles  with  the  glass  breaka ge  sensor:  The  side  windows  are
tapped or broken.
Close  the  doors  and  hood,  and
lock all the doors. The system will
be  set  automatically  after  30  sec-
onds.
The  indicator  light  changes  from
being  on  to  flashing  when  the  sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to d eactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON, or start the engine. ( The
alarm will be deactivated or s topped after a few seconds.)
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm 

1423-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  the  vehicle  may  be   affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and en gine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:  P. 523)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or  other
wireless communication device
● When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  th e  following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When  carrying  the  electronic  key  together  with  the  following  devices  that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits  radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
back window
● When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  ele ctronic
devices
■ Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door  handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unl ocked.
• The  electronic  key  is  on  the  instrument  panel  or  floor,  or  in  the  console
box or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch mo des are
changed. 

1433-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
●Do  not  leave  the  electronic  key  on  top  of  the  instrument  panel  or  near  the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio w ave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the  cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, th e doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting  the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be  possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The  doors  may  unlock  or  lock  if  a  large  amount  of  water  splashes  on  the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within  the  effective  range.  (The  doors  will  automatically  be  lo cked  after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● If  the  wireless  remote  control  is  used  to  lock  the  doors  when  t he  electronic
key  is  near  the  vehicle,  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  door  m ay  not  be
unlocked  by  the  entry  function.  (Use  the  wireless  remote  contro l  to  unlock
the doors.)
● Touching  the  door  lock  or  unlock  sensor  while wearing  gloves  ma y  prevent
lock  or  unlock  operation.  Remove  the  gloves  and  touch  the  lock  sensor
again.
● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, rec ognition sig-
nals  will  be  shown  up  to  two  consecutive  times. After  this,  no  recognition
signals will be given.
● If the  door  handle becomes  wet while the  electronic  key  is with in the  effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place  the  electronic  key  in  a  location  6  ft.  (2  m)  or  more  awa y  from  the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  s mart  key
system. ( P. 141)
● If  the  electronic  key  is  inside  the  vehicle  and  a  door  handle  b ecomes  wet
during  a  car  wash,  a  message  may  be  shown  on  the  multi-informat ion  dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off t he alarm, lock
all the doors.
● The  lock  sensor  may  not  work  properly  if  it  comes  into  contact  with  ice,
snow,  mud,  etc.  Clean  the  lock  sensor  and  attempt  to  operate  it   again,  or
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle. 

1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 564)
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 128, 523)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:  P. 523
● Stopping the engine: P. 220s
■ Certification for  the smart key system
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and New Caledonia
FCC ID: HYQ23ABL
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the  following  two  conditions:  (1) This  device  may  not  cause  har mful  interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  Industry  Canada’s  licence-exempt  RSSs .  Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause interference; and 
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE:
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  app licables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est auto risée aux deux
conditions suivantes: 
(1) I’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 
(2) l’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

4236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sur e to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connectin g and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smar t key sys-
tem)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initial ize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possi ble imme-
diately  after  reconnecting  the  battery.  If  this  happens,  use  the  wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start  the  engine  with  the  engine  switch  in ACC.  The  engine  may  not  start
when  the  engine  switch  turned  from  off.  However,  the  engine  wil l  operate
normally from the second attempt.
● The  engine  switch  mode  is  recorded  by  the  vehicle.  If  the  batte ry  is  recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the s tatus it was in
before  the  battery  was  disconnected.  Make  sure  to  turn  off  the  engine
before  disconnect the  battery. Take extra care  when connecting  the  battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If  the  system  will  not  start  even  after  multiple  attempts,  contact  your  Toyota
dealer.
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  the electronic key does not operate 
properly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
Use the mechanical key (P. 122)
in  order  to  perform  the  following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning  the  key  rearward  unlocks
the  driver’s  door.  Turning  the  key
once  again  unlocks  the  other
doors.
Ensure that the shift lever is in  P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch  the  Toyota  emblem  side
of  the  electronic  key  to  the
engine switch.
If  any  of  the  doors  is  opened  or
closed  while  the  key  is  being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound  to  indicate  that  the  start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
If  communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  vehicle  is
interrupted  ( P.  142)  or  the  electronic  key  cannot  be  used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less  remote  control  cannot  be  used.  In  such  cases,  the  doors
can  be  opened  and  the  engine  c an  be  started  by  following  the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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Starting the engine
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