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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........472
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........476
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................479
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................482
Hood ..................................484
Engine compartment..........486
Tires ...................................507
Tire inflation pressure ........510
Wheels ...............................512
Air conditioning filter ..........514
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......516
Checking and
replacing fuses ................520
Light bulbs .........................525
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...........554
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................555
If the vehicle is
submerged or water on
the road is rising ..............557
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 559
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 564
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................ 565
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 566
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 575
If you have a flat tire .......... 581
If the engine will not
start ................................. 598
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system) ....... 600
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 604
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 610
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 614
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 615
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2604-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 644
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
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4997-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
You may drain the fuel filter yourself. However, as the operation is dif-
ficult, we recommend having it drained by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Even if
you decide to drain it yourself, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if one of the following
symptoms occurs:
Vehicles without multi-information display
When the fuel system warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
( P. 569)
Vehicles with multi-information display
When “Water accumulation in fuel filter See owner’s manual” is
shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds*1.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch off.
Place a small tray under the drain plug or drain hose to catch the
water and any fuel that comes out.
Perform the draining as shown in the illustration.
Turn the drain plug counter-
clockwise about 2 to 2 1/2
turns.
Loosening more than this will
cause water oozing from around
the drain plug.
Operate the priming pump
until fuel begins to run out.
After draining, tighten the drain plug by hand.
*1: Models for model code destination Blank*2
*2: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
Fuel filter (diesel engine only)
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 554
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 555
If the vehicle is
submerged or water on
the road is rising .............. 557
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 559
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 564
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................. 565
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 566
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 575
If you have a flat tire .......... 581
If the engine will not
start.................................. 598
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........ 600
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 604
If your vehicle
overheats ......................... 610
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 614
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 615
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5658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline engine only)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles
without smart entry & start system) or ACCESSORY mode or off
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■ Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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5748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine)
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
■ If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warn ing light flashing. Continued driving
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.
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5808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■ If “Radar Cruise Control Temporarily Unavailable See Owner’s Manual”
is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control system is suspended temporarily or until the
problem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and coping methods:
P. 270)
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control system cannot be used temporarily. Use the
system when it becomes available again.
■ If “Visit your dealer” is shown
The system or part shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location
or audio sound.
WARNING
■ If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ While the engine oil level warning is shown
Continued engine operation with lo w engine oil will damage the engine.
■ If “Water accumulation in fuel filter See owner’s manual” is shown
Never drive the vehicle if the warning message is displayed. Continued driv-
ing with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection
pump.
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6148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only)
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls:
Refuel your vehicle.
To bleed the fuel system, oper-
ate the priming pump until you
feel more resistance.
Start the engine. ( P. 219, 222)
If the engine does not start after the above steps have been performed,
wait for 10 seconds and try steps and again. If the engine still does
not start, contact any authorized Toyo ta retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
After starting the engine, depress the accelerator pedal lightly until the
engine runs smoothly.
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■ When restarting the engine
● Do not crank the engine before refueling and operating the priming pump.
This may damage the engine and fuel system.
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
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