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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
.7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 382
If your vehicle has to be  stopped in an emergency.................................. 382
If the vehicle is submerged  or water on the road is ris-
ing ............................. 384
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be  towed......................... 385
If you think something is  wrong ........................ 389
Fuel pump shut off system .................................. 390
If a warning light turns on or  a warning buzzer sounds.................................. 391
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 401
If you have a flat tire.... 405
If the engine will not start .................................. 415
If you lose your keys ... 417
If the electronic key does  not operate properly (vehi-
cles with a smart key sys-
tem) ........................... 417
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ..................... 419
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 423If the vehicle becomes stuck
.................................. 425 
         
        
        
     
        
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3917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
If  a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer 
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning 
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but  
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction  
in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically contr olled brake system; or
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine c oolant temperature is exces-
sively high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.423) 
         
        
        
     
        
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3927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Charging system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the  engine oil pressure is excessively 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 thrott le control system;
 The electronic continuously  variable transmission control 
system; or
 The Stop & Start system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag  system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■ABS warning light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light*(warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning 
buzzer)
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.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Cont rol is operating
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.401)
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake 
pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red/yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning  buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or 
her seat belt is not fastened. O nce the engine switch is turned  to ON, the 
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still un fastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reache s a certain 
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt w arning buzzer sounds to alert the front 
passenger that his or her seat  belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of  time after the 
vehicle reaches  a certain speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
2WD models: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 
1.8 gal. (7.0 L, 1.5  Imp. gal.) or less
AWD models: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 
2.0 gal. (7.5 L, 1.6  Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat 
belts
Fasten the seat belt. 
If the front passenger’s se at is occupied, the front 
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to 
make the warning light (w arning buzzer) turn off. 
         
        
        
     
        
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7
When trouble arises
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*
*: Rear passengers’ seat  belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear pas-
senger that his or he r seat belt is not fastened. If the seat b elt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of  time, after the 
seat belt is fastened and unfast ened and the vehicle reaches a  certain 
speed.
■Tire pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(4.2-inch dis- play)
(7-inch dis- play)
Warns the rear passengers  to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 
minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation  pressure such as
 Natural causes
 Flat tire
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.398)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.208) 
         
        
        
     
        
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3967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■LDA indicator (warning buzzer)
■Stop & Start cancel indicator (warning buzzer)
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.401)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in  the Stop & Start system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the  intuitive parking assist func-
tion
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor  being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.259)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfuncti on in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Follow the instructions display ed on the multi-information 
display.
If the PCS (Pre-Collision Syst em) or VSC (Vehicle Stability 
Control) system is disabled,  the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the  dynamic radar cruise control.
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.220) 
         
        
        
     
        
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When trouble arises
■Cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)
■Driving assist information indicator
*: If equipped
■Slip indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control.
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.220)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates either of the follo wing systems may be malfunc-
tioning.
 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.401)
Indicates one of the following  systems is malfunctioning or 
disabled.
 PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
*
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*
RCTA(Rear cross traffic alert)*
Safe Exit Assist*
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.401)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
 The TRAC system; or
 The hill-start assist control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.