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2674-7. Driving tips
4
Driving
chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud
from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
If a door is opened and closed
when its side window is fro-
zen, the window safety device
will operate and the side win-
dow open/close function
linked to door operation may
not operate correctly.
If this occurs, perform the fol-
lowing after the ice has
melted.
1 Open the window to the
approximately half open posi-
tion with the door closed.
2 Press and hold the power
window switch in the
one-touch opening position.
After the window is fully
opened, continue pressing
the switch for approximately
1 second.
3 Pull and hold the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch
closing position. After the
window is fully closed, con-
tinue pulling the switch for
approximately 1 second.
The window position wil lbe reset
and the operation of the window
safety device will be canceled.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly,
keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead, and
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and shift the
shift lever to P (automatic
transmission), or 1 or R (man-
ual transmission) without set-
ting the parking brake. The
parking brake may freeze up,
preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the
parking brake, make sure to
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an
accident.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: If the vehicle is
parked without setting the
parking brake, confirm that
the shift lever cannot be
moved out of P
*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is
attempted to be sh ifted from P to
any other position without
depressing the brake pedal. If the
shift lever can be shifted from P,
there may be a problem with the
shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
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2815-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
Center console (vehicles with
an automatic transmission)
Console box
WARNING
■When the console box is not
in use
Keep the console box closed
when it is not being used.
If left open, in the event of sudden
braking, etc., stowed items may
fly out, possibly leading to an
accident.
Cup holders/Auxiliary
boxes (if equipped)
WARNING
■Caution while driving
If possible, cover hot drinks to
prevent burns.
Observe the following precautions
when putting items. Failure to do
so may cause items to be thrown
out in the event of sudden braking
or steering. In these cases, the
items may interfere with pedal
operation or cause driver distrac-
tion, resulting in an accident.
●Do not store items that can eas-
ily shift or roll out.
●Do not stack items higher than
the edge.
●Do not put items that may pro-
trude over the edge.
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2976-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Exhaust sys-
temThere should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
( P.308)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.311)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).
Automatic
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism
• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
ItemsCheck points
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
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the clutch pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
Head
restraints
• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzers
• Do the indica-tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
ItemsCheck points
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3437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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 the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and
turn the engine switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using
cables or chains secured to the
emergency towing eyelets. This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for at most
19 miles (30 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,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, only the front tow-
ing eyelets may be used.
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eye-
let must be installed to your
vehicle. Install the towing eyelet
using the following procedure.
1
Take out the wheel nut
wrench, flathead screwdriver
and towing eyelet. ( P.359)
2 Remove the eyelet cover
using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the b odywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing proce-
dure
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3497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Low engine oil pressure warning light
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The electronic automatic transmission control system (if
equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
P. 5 4
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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3507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
■Slip indicator (warning buzzer)
■Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
(warning buzzer) (if equipped)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When illuminated, indicates:
Malfunction of the VSC (Vehi cle Stability Control) system;
Malfunction of the TRAC (T raction Control) system; or
Malfunction of the hill-start assist control system
Depending on the si tuation, the light may illuminate even
when there is no malfunction. It does not indicate a mal-
function if the light turns off after a short time.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When flashing, indicates:
Indicates that the TRAC, VSC or brake LSD function
is operating. Always drive safely. Driving recklessly
may lead to an accident.
Drive with extra care when the indicator is flashing.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the au tomatic transmission fluid temperature
is too high
Stop the vehicle in a safe p lace and shift the shift
lever to P.
If the light goes off after a little while, the vehicle can
be driven. If the light does not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.
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3687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded. ( P.309)
The engine starting system may
be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or a
blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the
engine. ( P.368)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected.
( P.309)
The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.372)
There may be a malfunction
in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyot a dealer if the
problem cannot be repaired, or 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
functioning normally:
1
Set the parking brake.
2 Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or N
(manual transmission).
3 Turn the engine switch to
ACC.
4 Press and hold the engine
switch for about 10 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal (automatic transmis-
sion) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) firmly.
Even if the engine can be
started using the above steps,
the system may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
The starter motor does
not turn over
The starter motor does
not turn over, the interior
lights and headlights do
not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Emergency start function
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3707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the electronic key does
not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key sys-
tem has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is
off, turn the function on.
●Check if battery-saving mode is
set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P.112)
■Unlocking the door
Use the mechanical key
( P.102) in order to perform the following operations:
1
Unlocks driver’s door
2 Locks driver’s door
1 Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: Ensure that the
shift lever is in P and depress
the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission: Shift the shift lever
to N and depress the clutch
pedal.
2 Touch the area behind the
lock button and unlock button
on the electronic key to the
engine switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to
If the electronic key
does not operate prop-
erly
If communication between
the electronic key and vehi-
cle is interrupted ( P.112)
or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine
can be started by following
the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart key system
malfunction or other
key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the elec-
tronic keys provided with your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Locking and unlocking
the doors
Starting the engine