3737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■When the battery is removed or
discharged
Information stored in the ECU is
cleared. When the battery is
depleted, have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■When removing the battery ter-
minals
When the battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in
the ECU is cleared . Before remov-
ing the battery terminals, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stor ed in the battery
will discharge gradu ally even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to nat-
ural discharge and the draining
effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long
time, the battery may discharge,
and the engine ma y be unable to
start. (The battery recharges auto-
matically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing
the battery
●In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the
smart key system when the bat-
tery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors.
●The engine may not start on the
first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally
after the second attempt. This is
not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the
battery is reconnected, the system
will return to the mode it was in
before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the
battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the
engine switch was in before the
battery discharged, be especially
careful when reconnecting the
battery.
WARNING
■When removing the battery
terminals
Always remove the negative (-)
terminal first. If the positive (+) ter-
minal contacts any metal in the
surrounding area when the posi-
tive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire
in addition to ele ctrical shocks
and death or serious injury.
■Avoiding battery fires or
explosions
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidentally igniting the
flammable gas that may be emit-
ted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is
connected to the correct termi-
nal and that it is not unintention-
ally in contact with any other
than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps
of the jumper cables to come
into contact with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches,
cigarette lighter s or allow open
flame near the battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous
and corrosive acidic electrolyte,
while related parts contain lead
and lead compounds. Observe
the following precautions when
handling the battery:
●When working with the battery,
always wear safety glasses and
take care not to allow any bat-
tery fluids (acid) to come into
contact with skin, clothing or the
vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
427What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the steering wheel
unlocked? ( P.145)
Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be
started in a temporary way.
( P.370)
Is the battery discharged?
( P.371)
Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in ON. ( P.150)
It is locked automatically to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
( P.145)
Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the win dow lock switch
is pressed. ( P.130)
The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
engine is not running) for a
period of time. ( P.148)
The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passenger
wearing the seat belts? ( P.351)
The brake system warning
light is on
Is the parking br ake released?
( P.156)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.348, 357)
Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P. 8 0 )
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:
Unlock the doors or open the
trunk using the entry function
or wireless remote control.
Open the trunk using the
entry function or wireless
remote control.
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
(Automatic transmission)
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
engine is stopped
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The engine switch is
turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds
433Alphabetical Index
Vehicle.................................. 380
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............................................... 145Auto power off function ........ 148
Changing the engine switch modes ................................ 147
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 338
Illuminated entry system ....... 277
Indicators .................................. 85
Initialization Power windows .................... 129
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 317
Inside rear view mirror........... 126
Instrument panel light control. 91
Interior lights .......................... 277
J
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 303
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 359
Jack handle ............................. 359
Jam protection function Power windows .................... 129
K
Keyless entrySmart key system................. 111
Wireless remote control ....... 103
Keys Battery-saving fun ction......... 112
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch ....................... 145
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 369
If you lose your keys ............ 368
Key number plate ................. 102
Keyless entry................ 105, 111
Mechanical key .................... 102
Replacing the battery ........... 329 Warning buzzer .................... 111
Wireless remote control........103
Knee airbags .............................27
L
Lane Departure Warning ........219
Lane Sway Warning ................221
Language (multi-information dis- play) .........................................98
LATCH anchors.........................70
Lead Vehicle Start Alert .........223
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............302
Hood lock release lever ........302
Shift lever .....................149, 153
Turn signal lever ...................155
Wiper lever ...........................165
License plate lights Light switch...........................158
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Light Wattage ................................387
Light bulbs Replacing .............................334
Lights Headlight switch ...................158
High Beam Assist system .....162
Interior lights .........................277
Interior lights list ...................277
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Trunk light ............................. 110
Turn signal lever ...................155
Vanity lights ..........................284
Wattage ................................387
Welcome light illumination con-trol ......................................160
Lock steering column ............145
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..300
