
2806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, t he battery pro-
duces hydrogen ga s which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, 
observe the following precautions 
before recharging:
●If recharging wi th the battery 
installed on the vehicle, be sure to 
disconnect the ground cable.
●Make sure the charger is off when 
connecting and disconnecting the 
charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting 
the battery
●Unlocking the doors using the 
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the battery. If this happens, 
use the wireless remote control or 
the mechanical key to lock/unlock 
the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine 
switch in ACC. The engine may 
not start with the engine switch 
turned off. However, the engine 
will operate normally from the sec-
ond attempt.
●The engine switch mode is 
recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-
tery is reconnected, the vehicle 
will return the engi ne switch mode 
to the status it was in before the 
battery was disconnected. Make 
sure to turn off the engine before 
disconnecting the battery. Take  extra care when connecting the 
battery if the engine switch mode 
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after 
multiple attempts, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
The battery contains poisonous 
and corrosive sulfuric acid and 
may produce hydrogen gas which 
is flammable and explosive. To 
reduce the risk of death or serious 
injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the 
battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the battery  terminals with 
tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match 
near the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin 
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses 
when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the 
battery.
■Where to safely charge the 
battery
Always charge the battery in an 
open area. Do not charge the bat-
tery in a garage or closed room 
where there is ins ufficient ventila-
tion. 

2816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Except for Canada
If the washer fluid level is at 
“LOW”, add washer fluid.
For Canada
Add washer fluid in the following 
situations:
 A washer does not work.
 The warning message 
appears on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■Using the gauge (Except for 
Canada)
The washer fluid level can be 
checked by observing the position 
of the level on the liquid-covered 
holes in the gauge.
If the level falls below the second 
hole from the bo ttom (the “LOW” 
position), refill the washer fluid.
WARNING
■Emergency measures regard-
ing electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean 
water for at least 15 minutes 
and get immediate medical 
attention. If possible, continue 
to apply water with a sponge or 
cloth while traveling to the near-
est medical facility.
●If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thor-
oughly. If you fee l pain or burn-
ing, get medical attention 
immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your 
clothes
It can soak through clothing on 
to your skin. Immediately take 
off the clothing and follow the 
procedure above if necessary.
●If you accidentally swallow elec-
trolyte
Drink a large quantity of water 
or milk. Get emergency medical 
attention immediately.
■When disconnecting the bat-
tery
Do not disconnect the negative (-) 
terminal on the body side. The 
disconnected negative (-) terminal 
may touch the positive (+) termi-
nal, which may cause a short and 
result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while 
the engine is running. Also, be 
sure all accessories are turned 
off.
Adding the washer fluid 

3046-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
frequent cleaning or early replace-
ment may be required. (For sched-
uled maintenance information, 
please refer to the “Scheduled 
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s 
Manual Supplement”.)
■If air flow from the vents 
decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check 
the filter and replace if necessary.
■If the electronic key battery is 
depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system and wire-
less remote control will not func-
tion properly.
●The operational range will be 
reduced.
 Flathead screwdriver
 Small flathead screwdriver
 Lithium battery CR2450
■Use a CR2450 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at 
your Toyota dealer, local electrical 
appliance shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by 
the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries accord-
ing to local laws.
NOTICE
■When using the air condition-
ing system
Make sure that a  filter is always 
installed.
Using the air conditioning system 
without a filter may cause damage 
to the system.
■To prevent damage to the fil-
ter cover
When moving the filter cover in 
the direction of arrow to release 
the fitting, pay attention not to 
apply excessive force to the 
claws. Otherwise, the claws may 
be damaged.
Electronic key batter y
Replace the battery with a 
new one if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged 
if the following procedure is 
not performed properly, it is 
recommended that key bat-
tery replacement be per-
formed by your Toyota 
dealer.
Items to prepare 

3056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
1Release the lock and remove 
the mechanical key.
2 Remove the key cover.
To prevent damage to the key, 
cover the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a rag.
3Remove the depleted battery 
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the cover, the elec-
tronic key module may stick to the 
cover and the battery may not be 
visible. In this case, remove the 
electronic key module in order to 
remove the battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter- minal facing up.
4
When installing the key cover 
and mechanical key, install 
by conducting step  2 and 
step  1 with the directions 
reversed.
5 Operate the   or   switch 
and check that the doors can 
be locked/unlocked.
Replacing the battery
WARNING
■Battery precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in 
death or serious injury.
●Do not swallow the battery. 
Doing so may cause chemical 
burns.
●A coin battery or button battery 
is used in the electronic key. If a 
battery is swa llowed, it may 
cause severe chemical burns in 
as little as 2 hours and may 
result in death or serious injury.
●Keep away new and removed 
batteries from children.
●If the cover cannot be firmly 
closed, stop using the electronic 
key and stow the key in the 
place where children cannot 
reach, and then contact your 
Toyota dealer. 

3066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A 
fuse box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B 
fuse box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
WARNING
●If you accidentally swallow a 
battery or put a b attery into a 
part of your body, get emer-
gency medical attention imme-
diately.
■To prevent battery explosion 
or leakage of  flammable liq-
uid or gas
●Replace the battery with a new 
battery of the same type. If a 
wrong type of battery is used, it 
may explode.
●Do not expose batteries to 
extremely low pressure due to 
high altitude or extremely high 
temperatures.
●Do not burn, bre ak or cut a bat-
tery.
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a flathead screwdriver of 
appropriate size. Applying exces-
sive force may deform or damage 
the cover.
■For normal operation after 
replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions 
to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cau se the battery 
to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other 
component inside the remote 
control.
●Do not bend either of the battery 
terminals.
Checking a nd replac-
ing fuses
If any of the electrical com-
ponents do not operate, a 
fuse may have blown. If this 
happens, check and replace 
the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing 
fuses 

311
7
7
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 

3277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not 
be heard due to being in a noisy 
location or audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and 
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front 
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection sensor may cause 
the warning light to flash and the 
warning buzzer to sound even if a 
passenger is not sitting in the 
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, 
the sensor may n ot detect a pas-
senger, and the warning light may 
not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors 
the airbag sensor assembly, front 
impact sensors, side impact sensors 
(front door), side  impact sensors 
(front), driver’s se at position sensor, 
driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front 
passenger seat belt buckle switch, 
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR 
BAG OFF” indicator light, seat belt 
pretensioners, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and  power sources. 
(  P.31)
■If the malfunction indicator 
lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel t ank empty?
If it is, fill the f uel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go o ff after several 
driving trips. If the light does not go off even after 
several trips, con
tact your Toyota 
dealer as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system 
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes 
insufficient or the  voltage temporar-
ily drops, the electric power steering 
system warning light may come on 
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning 
light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is 
punctured.
If a tire is punctured:  P.334, 346
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn 
it to ON. Check if the tire pressure 
warning light com es on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light 
blinks for approximately 1 minute 
then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the 
tire pressure warning system. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
If the tire pressur e warning light 
comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires 
has lowered sufficiently, check 
the inflation pressure of each tire 
and adjust them to the specified 
level.
2 If the warning light does not turn 
off even after several minutes 
have elapsed, check that the 
inflation pressure  of each tire is 
at the specified level and perform 
initialization. ( P.288)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately. 

3317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
necessary.
This message may appear if the 
vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move 
the vehicle to a level surface and 
check to see if the message disap-
pears.
■If “Engine Stopped Steering 
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the 
engine is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are 
heavier than usual, grip the steering 
wheel firmly and operate it using 
more force th an usual.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve 
Battery” is displayed
Power was cut off due to the auto-
matic power off function. Next time 
when starting the engine, increase 
the engine speed slightly and main-
tain that level for  approximately 5 
minutes to recha rge the battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played
The following systems may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●The automatic headlight leveling 
system (if equipped)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■If “System Malfunction Visit 
Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) 
(if equipped)
●PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)
●BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
(if equipped)
●SEA (Safe Exit Assist) 
(if equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.
■If “System Stopped See 
Owner’s Manual” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) 
(if equipped)
●PDA (Proactive Driving Assist)
●BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
(if equipped)
●RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert) (if equipped)
●SEA (Safe Exit Assist) 
(if equipped)
Follow the following correction 
methods.
• Check the voltage of the battery
• Check the sensors that the Toyota  Safety Sense 3.0 uses for foreign 
matter covering them. Remove 
them if any. ( P.162)
• Check the sensors that the BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor), RCTA (Rear 
Cross Traffic Alert) and SEA (Safe 
Exit Assist) uses for foreign matter 
covering them. Remove them if 
any. ( P.210, 220)
Indicates the sensors may not be 
operating properly. ( P.165, 212, 
217, 223)
When problems are solved and the 
sensors are operational, this indica-