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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
.7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 312
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................. 312
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is ris-
ing ............................. 313
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 315
If you think something is wrong ........................ 318
Fuel pump shut off system .................................. 319
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................. 320
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 330
If you have a flat tire (vehi- cles without spare tire).................................. 334
If you have a flat tire (vehi- cles with a spare tire).................................. 346
If the engine will not start .................................. 354
If you lose your keys ... 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly .. 356If the vehicle
battery is dis-
charged ..................... 358
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 362
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................. 364
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3127-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the
engine is not operating, the bat-
tery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the emergency flash-
ers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn
off automatically after operating
for approximately 20 minutes. To
manually turn t he emergency
flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not
turn on automatically depending
on the force of the impact and
conditions of the collision.)
1 Steadily step on the brake
pedal with both feet and
firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal
repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4 To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped on the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such
as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the
normal way, stop the vehicle
using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle
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■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■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 i n 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.362)
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7
When trouble arises
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
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 throttle control system; or
The electronic continuousl y variable transmission (if
equipped) control system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airb ag system;
The front passenger occupan t classification system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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3227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■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.330)
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
or
(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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3237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■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.
■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-
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2 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.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(4.2-inch dis-
play)
(7-inch display)
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
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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
■PCS warning light
■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1
minute (a buzzer does not sounds):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes o n (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation press ure from natural causes
After the temperature of the tires has lowered suffi-
ciently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and
adjust them to the specified level. ( P.299)
Low tire inflation pre ssure from flat tire
Immediately stop the vehic le in a safe place and per-
form the necessary actions. ( P.327)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illu-
minates)
Indicates a malfuncti on in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.330)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision Syst em) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
P. 1 6 7
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.330)
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7
When trouble arises
■LDA indicator (warning buzzer)
■PDA indicator (warning buzzer)
■Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)
■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.330)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving
Assist).
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.330)
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.330)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control.
Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.330)