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2815-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
Center console (vehicles with
an automatic transmission)
Console box
WARNING
■When the console box is not
in use
Keep the console box closed
when it is not being used.
If left open, in the event of sudden
braking, etc., stowed items may
fly out, possibly leading to an
accident.
Cup holders/Auxiliary
boxes (if equipped)
WARNING
■Caution while driving
If possible, cover hot drinks to
prevent burns.
Observe the following precautions
when putting items. Failure to do
so may cause items to be thrown
out in the event of sudden braking
or steering. In these cases, the
items may interfere with pedal
operation or cause driver distrac-
tion, resulting in an accident.
●Do not store items that can eas-
ily shift or roll out.
●Do not stack items higher than
the edge.
●Do not put items that may pro-
trude over the edge.
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2976-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Exhaust sys-
temThere should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
( P.308)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.311)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).
Automatic
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism
• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.
• The brakes should work
effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.
Clutch pedal
• Does the clutch pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the clutch pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
Head
restraints
• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzers
• Do the indica-tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
ItemsCheck points
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3437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire
strapping belts. Refer to the
owner’s manual of the flat-bed
truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and
turn the engine switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using
cables or chains secured to the
emergency towing eyelets. This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for at most
19 miles (30 km) at under 18
mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, only the front tow-
ing eyelets may be used.
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eye-
let must be installed to your
vehicle. Install the towing eyelet
using the following procedure.
1
Take out the wheel nut
wrench, flathead screwdriver
and towing eyelet. ( P.359)
2 Remove the eyelet cover
using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the b odywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing proce-
dure
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3497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Low engine oil pressure warning light
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The electronic automatic transmission control system (if
equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
P. 5 3
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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3507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
■Slip indicator (warning buzzer)
■Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
(warning buzzer) (if equipped)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When illuminated, indicates:
Malfunction of the VSC (Vehi cle Stability Control) system;
Malfunction of the TRAC (T raction Control) system; or
Malfunction of the hill-start assist control system
Depending on the si tuation, the light may illuminate even
when there is no malfunction. It does not indicate a mal-
function if the light turns off after a short time.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When flashing, indicates:
Indicates that the TRAC, VSC or brake LSD function
is operating. Always drive safely. Driving recklessly
may lead to an accident.
Drive with extra care when the indicator is flashing.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the au tomatic transmission fluid temperature
is too high
Stop the vehicle in a safe p lace and shift the shift
lever to P.
If the light goes off after a little while, the vehicle can
be driven. If the light does not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.
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3707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
following operations:
1Unlocks driver’s door
2 Locks driver’s door
1 Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: Ensure that the
shift lever is in P and depress
the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission: Shift the shift lever
to N and depress the clutch
pedal.
2 Touch the area behind the
lock button and unlock button
on the electronic key to the
engine switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to ACC.
3
Firmly depress the brake
pedal (automatic transmis-
sion) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and check that
is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still
cannot be started, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Shift the shift lever to P and
press the engine switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: Shift the shift lever to N and
press the engine switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above proce dure is a tempo-
rary measure, it is recommended
that the electronic key battery be
replaced immediatel y when the bat-
tery is depleted. ( P.329)
■Alarm
Using the mechanical key to lock
the doors will not set the alarm sys-
tem.
If a door is unl ocked using the
mechanical key when the alarm sys-
tem is set, the alarm may be trig-
gered.
Starting the engine
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3717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (man-
ual transmission) and press the
engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and
modes will be cha nged each time
the switch is pressed. ( P.147)
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery,
you can jump start your vehicle
by following the steps below.
1Confirm that the electronic
key is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked.
2Open the hood. ( P.302)
3 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and
connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on
the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to
If the vehicle batter y
is discharged
The following procedures
may be used to start the
engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call your Toy-
ota dealer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the engine
A
B
C
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3767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the engine. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P (automatic
transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the rear
wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the rear
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the engine.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
(automatic transmission) or 1
or R (manual transmission)
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press the switch to turn off
TRAC.
WARNING
●If steam is seen coming from
under the hood, do not open the
hood until the steam has sub-
sided. The engine compart-
ment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (espe-
cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
away from the fans and belts.
Failure to do so m ay cause the
hands or clothing to be caught,
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reser-
voir caps while the engine and
radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or
coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the
engine has cooled down suffi-
ciently. Adding cool coolant to a
hot engine too quickly can cause
damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the
cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant
with foreign matter (such as
sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure