2023 TOYOTA BZ4X parking brake

5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
cannot be started, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
■Stopping the EV system
Shift the shift position to P, set the
parking brake and press the power
switch as you no rmally do when
stopping the EV system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above proc edure is a tempo-
rary measure, it is recommended
that the electronic key battery be
replaced immediate ly when the bat-
tery is depleted. ( P.497)
■Alarm
If a door is unlocked using the
mechanical key when the alarm sys-
tem is set, the alarm may be trig-
gered. ( P. 6 9 )
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press
the power switch in step 3 above.
The EV system does not start and
modes will be cha nged each time
the switch is pressed. ( P.234)
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery,
you can jump start your vehicle
by following the steps below.
1Confirm that the electronic
key is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and the doors locked. ( P. 7 0 )
2 Open the hood ( P.462).
3 Open the positive (+) battery
terminal cover.
While pressing on the claw, open
the cover as shown in the illustra-
If the 12-volt batter y is
discharged
The following procedures
may be used to start the EV
system if the vehicle’s 12-
volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toy-
ota dealer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the EV system

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When trouble arises
1 Stop the EV system. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift position to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the front
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the EV system
5 Shift the shift position to D or
R and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
(  P.388)
WARNING
●Keep hands and clothing (espe-
cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
away from the fan. Failure to do
so may cause the hands or
clothing to be caught, resulting
in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reser-
voir cap while the EV system
and radiator are hot. High tem-
perature steam or coolant could
spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Add coolant slowly after the EV
system has cooled down suffi-
ciently. Adding cool coolant to a
hot EV system too quickly can
cause damage to the EV system.
■To prevent damage to the
cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant
with foreign matter (such as
sand or dust, etc.).
●Do not use water or any other
coolant when refilling coolant.
Also, do not use any additive
agents for the coolant.
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

5549-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (300 N, 31 kgf) while the EV system is operating.
Front eAxle
Fluid capacity*4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typee-Transaxle Fluid TE
NOTICE
■Front eAxle fluid type
Using transaxle fluid other than the above type may cause abnor mal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the front eAxle of you r vehicle.
Rear eAxle (AWD models)
Fluid capacity*3.3 qt. (3.1 L, 2.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typee-Transaxle Fluid TE
NOTICE
■Rear eAxle fluid type
Using transaxle fluid other than the above type may cause abnor mal
noise or vibration, or ultimatel y damage the rear eAxle of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.28 in. (58 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 - 0.24 in. (1.0 - 6.0 mm)
Parking brake indicator*2
When pushing the parking brake switch for
1 to 4 seconds: turns off
When pulling the parking brake switch for
1 to 4 seconds: comes on
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704

5669-2. Customization
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9-2.Customization
■Changing using the multi-
information display
1 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches, select the
item.
3 To switch the function on and
off, press icon to switch
to the desired setting.
4 To perform detailed setting of
the function, press and hold and display the setting
screen.
The method of deta iled setting dif-
fers for each screen. Please refer to
the advice sentenc e displayed on
the screen.
To go back to the previous screen
or exit the customize mode, press
.
■Changing by using the mul-
timedia system
1 Select on the main menu.
2 Select “Vehicle customize”.
3 According to the display,
select the desired setting.
Various setting can be changed.
Refer to the list of settings that can
be changed for details.
■When customizing using the
multimedia system or multi-
information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place,
apply the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent
12-volt battery discharge, leave the
EV system operating while custom-
izing the features.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other fu nc-
tions being customized. Contact y our Toyota dealer for further
details.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a vari-
ety of electronic features
that can be personalized to
suit your preferences. The
settings of these features
can be changed using the
multi-information display,
multimedia system, or at
your Toyota dealer.
Customizing vehicle fea-
tures
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge, ensure that the EV sys-
tem is operating while
customizing features.
Customizable Features

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■Intuitive parking assist*1 ( P.311)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting is linked with the buzzer volume of the RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert) function.
■RCD (Rear Camera Detection)* (  P.328)
*: If equipped
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.331)
*: If equipped
■SEA (Safe Exit Assist)*1( P.307)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting changes in ac cordance with My Settings
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Intuitive parking assistOnOff–O–
Buzzer volume*2Level 2Level 1–O–Level 3
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
RCD (Rear Camera Detec-
tion) functionOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) functionOnOff–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Safe Exit AssistOnOff–O–
Detection sensitivity*2MiddleHigh–O–Low
Outside rear view mirrors dis-
play
*2OnOff–O–

5779-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications
9-3.Initialization
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system
operation after such cases as the battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door*• After reconnecting or chang- ing the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
P.181
Power window• When functioning abnor- mallyP.212
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)*• After reconnecting or chang-ing the 12-volt batteryP.335
Tire pressure warning system
• When the specified tire infla-tion pressure has changed,
such as due to carried load,
etc.
• When the tire inflation pres- sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed.
P.477
Panoramic view monitor*
• 12-volt battery has been reinstalled
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-
volt battery was being rein-
stalled
• 12-volt battery power is low
Refer to
“MULTIME- DIA
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

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595What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.541)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for
the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win-
dow lock switch is pressed.
( P.214)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the EV
system is not operating) for a
period of time. ( P.235)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( P. 5 1 5
,
516)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.245)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.513, 522)
Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.69)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or start the EV sys-
tem.
Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-information display.
( P.522)
 When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.513, 522.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. ( P.527)
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is
turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (if
equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire

598Alphabetical Index
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Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 408
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................................... 409
“SYNC” mode ....................... 406
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ............... 171
Automatic High Beam (AHB) . 250
Automatic light control system ............................................... 248
Auxiliary box lights ................ 415
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 420
Average power consumption 157
Average vehicle speed........... 158
B
Back door ................................ 172 Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 177
Power back door .................. 175
Wireless remote control 164, 175
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 502
Battery (12-volt battery) If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 541
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 393
Replacing ............................. 544
Warning light ........................ 513
Battery (traction battery) ......... 72 Charging....................... 105, 113
Location.................................. 72
Specification ......................... 552
Traction battery cooler............ 99
Traction battery heater ........... 99
Warning messages............... 140
Battery Electric Vehicle driving tips ........................................... 81
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 302 Enabling/disabling the system........................................... 303 Bottle holders .........................420
Brake
Brake Hold ............................246
Fluid......................................554
Parking brake .......................243
Regenerative braking .............73
Warning light.........................513
Brake assist ............................387 Brake Hold ............................246
Brake Override System ..........220
Break-in tips ............................220
Brightness control Instrument panel light control155
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ......302 Enabling/disabling the system...........................................303C
Camera Digital Rear-view Mirror ........206
Front camera ........................260
Toyota Teammate Advanced Park ....................................352
Card holders ...........................420
Care Aluminum wheels .................449
Brake calipers.......................449
Exterior .................................448
Interior ..................................451
Seat belts .............................451
Cargo and luggage .................225
Cargo capacity ................225, 228
Cargo hooks............................421
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt- ing Device) ..............................89Indicator..................................90
Operation................................90
Ceintures de sécurité Comment porter votre ceinture de sécurité ..........................581
Center console light ...............415
Chains......................................395