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When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if switch ha s
not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assi st control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)
● The vehicle is stopped
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed
● The parking brake is not engaged
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The shift lever is shifted to P or N
● The accelerator pedal is depressed
● The parking brake is engaged
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, Tra iler
Sway Control, TRAC and hill-start assist control systems
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just aft er the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above system s are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occur red.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a s top.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activate d.
• The brake pedal may move down sli ghtly after the ABS is activated.
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WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or s lick road.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads
■ When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and p ower may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start ass ist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered wit h ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not inte nded to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
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If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergen cy
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 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, a xles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to ON.
4WD models:
Turn the four-wheel drive control switch to the “2WD” position.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 2 2 3
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes a nd steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
Ty p e AType B
1
2
3
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Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor)A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert)
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist sensor (if equipped)
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The LED headlight system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure
monitoring system
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn
the engine off then start again.
If the tire pressure warning indicator
flashes for 1 minute then illuminates,
there is a malfunction in the system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.
Indicates that the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) sen-
sors or the surrounding area on the bumper is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Parking Assist Malfunction
Headlight System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Tire Pressure Warning System Malfunction, Visit Your Dealer
(Flashes and
then remains
on)
Blind Spot Monitor
Unavailable
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Indicates the following:• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.
(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
A buzzer also sounds.
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low
Check the tire inflation pressure, and
adjust to the appropriate level.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Indicates that intuitive parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice (if equipped)
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the headlight switch is in or
position (with the key removed and the
driver’s door opened) A buzzer also sounds.
Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Check Brake System
Fuel Low
Tire Pressure Low
Check Tire
Windshield
Washer Fluid Low
Clean Parking Assist Sensor
Turn Lights Off
(Flashes)
Moon Roof Open
(Flashes)
Maintenance
Required Soon
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WARNING
■When using the temporary spare tire
●Remember that your temporary spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your temporary spare tire on another
vehicle.
●Do not use two temporary sp are tires simultaneously.
●Replace the temporary spare tire with a standard tire as soon a s possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■Speed limit when using th e temporary spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a temporary
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The temporary spare tire is not designed for driving at high sp eeds. Fail-
ing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■When the temporary spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be co rrectly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
• 4WD system (if equipped)
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all t he tools and jack are securely i n place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal in jury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC
• AUTO LSD
• Automatic High Beam
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
• Intuitive parking assist-sensor
(if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system
• Navigation system (if equipped)
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Back doorBack door.............................. 118
Back window ......................... 168
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Back window ............................ 168
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 532
Battery ...................................... 425 Battery checking ................... 425
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 511
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
Voltmeter ................................ 94
Warning light ......................... 472
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 297
Bluetooth
® *
Bluetooth® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders .......................... 371
Brake Fluid ...................................... 423
Parking brake........................ 226
Warning light ......................... 472
Brake assist ............................. 324
Break-in tips ............................. 178
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 297 Care .................................. 400, 404
Aluminum wheels ................. 401
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 404
Seat belts.............................. 405
Cargo capacity......................... 193
Cargo hooks ............................ 373
Cargo net hooks ...................... 373
CD player
*
Center differential lock ........... 318
Chains ...................................... 338
Child restraint system............... 58 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 69
Convertible seats, definition ... 59
Convertible seats,
installation ...................... 66, 68
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 64
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 70
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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HooksCargo hooks ......................... 373
Cargo net hooks ................... 373
Grocery bag hooks ............... 374
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 157
I/M test ...................................... 412
Identification Engine................................... 524
Vehicle .................................. 524
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 214
Illuminated entry system ........ 360
Immobilizer system ................... 76
Indicators ................................... 91
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 408
Moon roof.............................. 173
Power back window .............. 169
Power windows ..................... 166
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 430
Inside rear view mirror ............ 158
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 96
Interior lights............................ 357
Intuitive parking assist............ 290 Function ................................ 290
Warning message ......... 483, 485 Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 494
Jack handle .............................. 497
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 172
Power back door................... 121
Power back window .............. 169
Power windows..................... 166
Keyless entry ........................... 108 Wireless remote control ........ 108
Keys .......................................... 108 Engine switch ....................... 214
Key number plate ................. 108
Keyless entry ........................ 108
Replacing the battery............ 448
Wireless remote control key...................................... 108
Knee airbags .............................. 40
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 268
Language ................................. 100
LATCH anchors ......................... 64
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 268
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 416
Hood lock release lever ........ 416
Shift lever.............................. 220
Turn signal lever ................... 225
Wiper lever ................... 238, 241
License plate lights ................. 227
Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Wattage ................................ 532
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 453
Wattage ................................ 532
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.