
4787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.

4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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)

5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery t erminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 511)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if repair
procedures are unknown.
● There may be a malfunction i n the steering lock system
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is fun ctioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACC.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the sy stem
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyot a
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and h ead-
lights do not turn on, o r the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
1
2
3
4

5308-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf (300 N,
30.6 kgf).
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 0.24 in. (1 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*26 9 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III

5428-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

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

582Alphabetical index
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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)
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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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LightsFog light switch ..................... 236
Front Interior light.................. 359
Headlight switch.................... 227
Illuminated entry system ....... 360
Interior lights list .................... 357
Personal lights ...................... 359
Rear interior light .................. 359
Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Turn signal lever ................... 225
Vanity lights .......................... 378
Wattage ................................ 532
Load capacity........................... 193
Lock steering column ................................... 156
Luggage compartment features .................................. 373
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 413
General maintenance ........... 409
Maintenance data ................. 522
Maintenance requirements ... 407
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 408
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 472
Master warning light........ 474, 481
Meter ........................................... 94 Indicators ................................ 91
Instrument panel light control................................... 96
Meters ..................................... 94
Multi-information display ......... 98
Warning lights ......................... 89 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 345
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 161
Vanity mirrors ....................... 378
Moon roof ................................. 171 Door lock linked moon roof
operation ............................ 173
Jam protection function ........ 172
Operation .............................. 171
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display.......... 98 Drive information .................... 99
Language.............................. 100
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 268
PCS (Pre-Collision system)......... ...................... 255
Settings................................. 100
Warning message................. 481
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 94
Off-road precaution s ............... 331
Oil Differential oil ........................ 529
Engine oil ...................... 418, 526
Transfer oil............................ 529
Opener
Back door ............................. 120
Fuel filler door ....................... 246
Hood ..................................... 416
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