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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 304
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency 304
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water............................... 305
7-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 307
If you think something is wrong
....................................... 311
Fuel pump shut off system 312
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... 313
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................. 321
If you have a flat tire ......... 323
If the engine will not start .. 335
If you lose your keys ......... 336
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............. 337
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged .......................... 339
If your vehicle overheats... 344
If the vehicle becomes stuck
....................................... 346
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p re ss it b ri efl y 3 tim es or mor e i n
succession.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place
by the road.
Remove the seat belt first.
If the door can be opened, open
the door and exit the vehicle.
If the door cannot be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and exit
the vehicle through the window.
If the window cannot be opened
using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to
the point that the water pressure
inside of the vehicle equals the
water pressure outside of the
vehicle, and then open the door
and exit the vehicle.
WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steer-
ing wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water
In the event the vehicle is sub-
merged in water, remain calm
and perform the following.
WARNING
■Using an emergency hammer* f o r
emergency escape
The front side windows and of this vehicle rear window can be shattered
with an emergency hammer* used for emergency escape. However, an
emergency hammer* cannot shatter
the windshield as it is laminated glass.*: Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer, or
aftermarket accessory manufac-
turer for further information about
an emergency hammer.
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WARNING
■Escaping the vehicle from the window
There are cases where escaping the vehicle from the window is not possi-ble due to seating position, passenger
body type, etc. When using an emergency hammer, consider your seat location and the
size of the window opening to ensure that the opening is accessible and large enough to escape.
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7-2.Ste ps to take in an emerg ency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we rec-
ommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or commercial towing
service, using a wheel-lift type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for
all towing, and abide by all
state/provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck, use a tow-
ing dolly. ( P.307, 308)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground. If
the vehicle is towed with the tires con- tacting the ground, the drivetrain or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.
■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.
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■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*
*: 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.344)
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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■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; or
The electronic throttle 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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■Brake Override System 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
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the 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 7.5 L (2.0 gal., 1.7
Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
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■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer*)
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sou nds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fas tened. If the seat belt is
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain peri od of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer*2)
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the ve hicle reaches a certain
speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat be lts
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.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.