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Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the neare st Toyota dealer.
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■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the ho od until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. ( P. 318)
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer Sway Control if these functions ar e hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 326)
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer
Sway Control.
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575What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 214)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 216)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 129)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 509)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 5 1 1 )
●Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in ON. ( P. 223)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 2 1 7 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 165)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
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●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. 216)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(P. 474)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound.
( P. 472, 481)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 84)
To stop the alarm, start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 481)
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 472.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 472, 481.
The engine switch is tur ned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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581Alphabetical index
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EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronically modulated air suspension ....................... 311
Emergency flashers ................ 462
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 472
If a warning light turns on ....................................... 472
If a warning message
is displayed......................... 481
If the engine will not start ...... 507
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 511
If the vehicle is submerged or water on
the road is rising ................. 465
If you have a flat tire ............. 493
If you think something is wrong .............................. 470
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 518
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 463
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 466
If your vehicle overheats ....... 515 Engine
Compartment ........................ 417
Engine switch ....................... 214
Hood ..................................... 416
How to start the engine......... 214
Identification number ............ 524
If the engine will not start ...... 507
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 214
Overheating .......................... 515
Engine coolant......................... 421
Capacity................................ 528
Checking............................... 421
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 418 Capacity................................ 526
Checking............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine switch .......................... 214
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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Service reminder indicators ..... 88
Shift lever ................................. 220Automatic transmission......... 220
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 223
Shift lock system ..................... 222
Side airbags ............................... 40
Side marker lights ................... 227 Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs..... 454, 459
Wattage ................................ 532
Side mirrors ............................. 161 Adjusting and folding ............ 161
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 297
Heaters ................................. 345
Side turn signal lights ............. 225 Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Turn signal lever ................... 225
Smart key system .................... 128 Antenna location ................... 128
Entry functions ...................... 113
Starting the engine................ 214
Warning message ................. 489
Snow tires ................................ 339
Spare tire .................................. 493 Inflation pressure .................. 531
Storage location .................... 494 Spark plug ................................ 528
Specifications .......................... 522
Speedometer.............................. 94
Steering lock ............................ 217
Steering wheel ......................... 156
Adjustment............................ 156
Audio switches
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Meter control switches ............ 99
Telephone switches
*
Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs ............ 454
Wattage ................................ 532
Storage feature ........................ 361
Storage precautions................ 190
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 518
Sun visors ................................ 377
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.