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4036-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■Wheels and wheel ornaments (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To  protect  the  paint  from  damage,  make  sure  to  observe  the  following  pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■ Brake pads and calipers
Rust  may  form  if  the  vehicle  is  parked  with  wet  brake  pads  or  d isc  rotors,
causing  them  to  stick.  Before  parking  the  vehicle  after  it  is  washed,  drive
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts.
■ Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■ Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
●Use  a  soft  cloth  dampened  with  an  approximately  5%  solution  of  neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining  moisture.
● To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components, etc., to catch fire.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When  washing  the  vehicle,  be  careful  not  to  touch  the  pipe  unti l  it  has
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipe can cause burns. 
     
        
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4126-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The  accelerator  pedal  should  move  smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission 
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever isin P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-ance from the floor?  ( P. 550)
• Does  the  brake  pedal  have  the  correct amount of free play?  ( P. 550)
Brakes
• The  vehicle  should  not  pull  to  one  side  when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The  brake  pedal  should  not  get  too  close  to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Clutch pedal
• Does the clutch pedal move smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have correct amount of
free play?
Head restraints• Do  the  head  restraints  move  smoothly  andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do  the  indicators  and  buzzers  function  prop-erly?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?
• When  parked  on  a  slope  and  the  parkingbrake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does  the  steering  wheel  have  the  correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel. 
     
        
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4787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
From the front
Use  a  towing  dolly  under  the  rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire  strapping
belts.  Refer  to  the  owner’s  manual  of  the  flat-bed  truck  for  th e  tire
strapping method.
In  order  to  suppress  vehicle  movement  during  transportation,  se t  the
parking brake and turn th e engine switch to OFF.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Using a flatbed truck
Do not tow with  a sling-type  truck  to pre-
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4797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 hook(s). 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,  drivetrain,  axles,  steering  and  brakes  must  b e  in
good condition.
Securely attach a cables or chains to the towing hook(s).
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON ” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITIO N ON mode.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in “2WD”.
Shift the shift lever to N  and release the parking brake.
Vehicles with an automatic trans mission: When the shift lever can-
not be shifted. ( P. 213)
■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
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4837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Slip indicator lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system (if equipped);
• The TRAC system;
• The hill-start assist control system (if equipped);
• The active traction control system (if equipped);
• The AUTO LSD system; or
• The Crawl Control system (if equipped)
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Rear differential lock indicator light*2
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light*2
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates  remaining  fuel  is  approximately  3.2  gal.  (12.0  L,
2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns  the  driver  and/or  front  passenger  to  fasten  their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If  the  front  passenger’s  seat  is  occupied,  the  front
passenger’s  seat  belt  also  needs  to  be  fastened  to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*4
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
 Release the parking brake.
Master warning light (warning buzzer)
A  buzzer  sounds  and  the  warning  light  comes  on  and
flashes  to  indicate  that  the  master  warning  system  has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 489
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
     
        
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4857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
*3: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the drive r that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned  to the “ON”
position  (vehicles  without  smart  entry  &  start  system)  or  IGNIT ION  ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), the buzzer sou nds. If the
seat  belt  is  still  unfastened,  the  buzzer  sounds  intermittently  for a certain
period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The  front  passenger's  seat  belt  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  the  front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*4: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A  buzzer  will  sound  if  the  vehicle  is  driven  at  a  speed  of  approximately
3 mph (5 km/h) or more.
*5: If equipped
■ SRS warning light
This  warning  light  system monitors  the  airbag  sensor  assembly,  front  impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear ), driver’s seat
position  sensor,  driver’s  seat  belt  buckle  switch,  front  passen ger  occupant
classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioners  assemblies,  airbags,  interconnecting  wiring  and  power
sources. ( P. 38)
■ Front  passenger  detection  sensor,  seat  belt  reminder  and  warnin g
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front pas senger detec-
tion sensor may cause  the warning light to  flash and the warnin g  buzzer  to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If  a  cushion  is  placed  on  the  seat,  the  sensor  may  not  detect  a  passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly. 
     
        
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4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged.If  the  vehicle  reaches  a  speed  of  3  mph
(5 km/h),    flashes  and  a  buzzer
sounds  to  indicate  that  the  parking  brake  is
still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  a  Blind  Spot  Monitor  sensor  or  the
surrounding  area  on  the  bumper  is  dirty  or  cov-
ered with ice.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean  the  sensor  and  its  surrounding  area
on the bumper.
(If equipped)
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  BSM  (Blind  Spot
Monitor) system. A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(Flashes) 
     
        
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle in  a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift  the  shift  lever  to  P  (automatic  transmission)  or  R  (manua l
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 472)
Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  spare  tire.  The  flat  tire  can  be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires:  P.   4 3 1
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance wit h a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which cou ld result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle