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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
4

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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braki ng, and
the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resultin g in
death or serious injury.
■When the power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating , hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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When trouble arises
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Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal and moving
the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not
be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
Touch the electronic key
to the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off,
the doors were unlocked
and then the driver’s door
was opened and closed
• The engine switch was turned to ACC without start-
ing the engine
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Steering Lock ON
(Flashes)
Engine Start:
Press Brake Pedal,
Touch Engine Switch with Key
Engine Start:
Press Brake Pedal
and
Push Engine Switch
Shift into P Position
(Flashes)

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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Flat tire...................................... 493
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 529
Brake .................................... 530
Power steering ...................... 530
Washer ................................. 427
Fog lights ................................. 236 Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Switch ................................... 236
Four-wheel drive system .................................... 317
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 51
Front personal lights ............... 359
Front seats ............................... 136 Adjustment ............................ 136
Cleaning................................ 404
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 154
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights.......... 227 Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Front turn signal lights ........... 225 Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Turn signal lever ................... 225
Fuel ........................................... 244 Capacity ................................ 525
Fuel gauge .............................. 94
Fuel pump shut off system.... 471
Information ............................ 533
Refueling............................... 244
Type ...................................... 525
Warning light ......................... 474 Fuel consumption ................... 104
Fuel filler door ......................... 246
Refueling .............................. 244
Fuel pump shut off system..... 471
Fuses ........................................ 450
Garage door opener ................ 387
Gauges ....................................... 94
Glove box ................................. 362
Grocery bag hooks.................. 374
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 154
Headlights ................................ 227 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 231
Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Heaters Air conditioning system ....... ................. 342, 350
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 345
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Hill-start assist control ........... 324
Hood ......................................... 416
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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
*
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”.

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SwitchesAudio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 231
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System)
switch ................................. 316
Cruise control switch............. 276
Center differential lock
switch ................................. 318
Door lock switches ................ 114
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 149
Emergency flashers switch ... 462
Engine switch........................ 214
Fog light switch ..................... 236
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 317
Garage door opener switches.............................. 387
Height control switches ......... 311
Interior light main switch ....... 358
Intuitive parking assist .......... 290
Ignition switch ....................... 214
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 268
Light switches ....................... 227
Meter control switches ............ 99
Moon roof switches ............... 171
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 161
Personal light main switch .... 358
Power back window switch ................................. 168 Power door lock switch ......... 114
Power window switches........ 165
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 345
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 241
Seatback folding/returning
switches ............................. 138
Seat heater switches ............ 354
Seat ventilator switches ........ 354
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ..................... 156
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 430
“TOW/HAUL” switch ............. 222
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 276
VSC off switch ...................... 325
Window lock switch .............. 165
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 238