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■License plate light
1 Remove the light unit.
1 Insert a flathead screwdriver or
similar into the hole.
2 Tilt the screwdriver in the direc-
tion of the arrow shown in the
illustration so as to unlock posi-
tion.
3 Remove the light unit as shown
in the illustration.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, wrap
the tip of the screwdriver with tape.
2 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
3 Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb.
5 Install the bulbbase.
Turn clockwise and secure the bulb-
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Maintenance and care
base.
6Install the light unit.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Tur n o ff t h e li g ht s. D o n o t at t e mp t t o replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights. The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands.
When it is unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure
to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the light unit. This may damage the lights or
cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disas-semble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat
damage.
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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 296
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency 296
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising
....................................... 297
7-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 299
If you think something is wrong
....................................... 302
Fuel pump shut off system 303
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... 304
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................. 311
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with an emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit) ................. 313
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire) ............. 324
If the engine will not start .. 332
If you lose your keys ......... 333
If the electronic key does not
operate properly (vehicles
with smart entry & start sys-
tem) ................................ 334
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged .......................... 335
If your vehicle overheats... 339
If the vehicle becomes stuck
....................................... 341
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7-1.Esse ntial informa tion
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong rear impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for approximately 20 minutes. To manu-
ally turn the emergency flashers off, press the switch twice.(The emergency flashers may not turn
on automatically depending on the force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress
it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeat- edly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle.
2 Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possi-
ble.
4 Perform the following proce-
dure to stop the engine:
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system
Turn the engine switch to ACC.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped on the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such as
if it becomes impossible to
stop the vehicle in the normal
way, stop the vehicle using the
following procedure:
Stopping the vehicle
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Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning light comes on
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
Strange noises related to the
suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress on the
towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, bro-
ken debris may hit people, and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.There is a possibility that the steer-ing wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the
vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eye- lets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■When towing a vehicle equipped with the Stop & Start system
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground, perform the following procedure before towing the vehicle in order to
protect the system. Turn the engine switch off and then start the engine or turn the engine switch to ON.
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then g oes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the sy stem.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, o r any
reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is excessively hi gh
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.339)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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When trouble arises
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The electronic Multidrive (if equipped) control system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
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■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer*)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning
Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
Drive-Start Control is operating
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information
display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
or
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 5.25 L (1.4 gal. , 1.2
Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warn-
ing light (warning buzzer) turn off.