Toyota Yaris Hatchback (2020 year). Manual in english — part 8

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To secure the jack

Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to
the right (4-Door) or down (5-Door) and turn the wing bolt clock-
wise to temporarily tighten it.
Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.

Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack.

If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while driving. Make
sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.

Return the trunk board to its original position (4-Door), or insert
the cover tabs and install the cover (5-Door).

Verify that the trunk board is securely installed.

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Maintenance

• Always keep the jack clean.
• Make sure the moving parts are kept free from dirt or rust.
• Make sure the screw thread is adequately lubricated.

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4-Door

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5-Door

Wing bolt

Jack screw

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Your Toyota has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is
lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for
emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods.
Temporary spare tires should NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.

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To remove the spare tire

Lift the trunk/luggage com-
partment mat.

Turn the spare tire hold-down
bolt counterclockwise.

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To secure the spare tire

Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal. After storing,
verify that the spare tire is stored securely.

Spare Tire

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Spare tire hold-down bolt

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WARNING

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Do not install the temporary spare tire on the front wheels (driving

wheels)

Driving with the temporary spare tire on one of the front driving wheels

is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the

vehicle, especially on ice or snow bound roads, and have an accident.

Move a regular tire to the front wheel and install the temporary spare tire

to the rear.

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When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease

compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully.

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To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe

the following precautions:
• Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

• Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an auto-

matic car wash. This tire’s diameter is smaller than a conventional

tire, so the ground clearance is reduced.

• Do not use a tire chain on this tire because it will not fit properly.

• Do not use your temporary spare tire on any other vehicle, it has

been designed only for your Toyota.

• Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time.

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Changing a Flat Tire

Park on a level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the park-
ing brake.
Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.
Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle
and traffic.
Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (

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P. 457).

Block the wheel diagonally
opposite the flat tire. When
blocking a wheel, place a tire
block both in front and behind
the tire.

When blocking a tire, use rocks

or wood blocks of sufficient size if

possible to hold the tire in place.

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If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
• Steering becomes difficult.

• The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.

• The vehicle pulls in one direction.

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Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off
the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is danger-
ous.

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Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire

Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip

off the jack and seriously injure someone. No person should place any

portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.

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Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by a jack

Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is danger-

ous. The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious

injury.

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If your vehicle is equipped with
a wheel cover, pry off the wheel
cover with the beveled end of
the jack lever.

Force the end of the jack lever
firmly between wheel and cover, or
removal will be difficult.

Loosen the lug nuts by turning
them counterclockwise one turn
each, but do not remove any
lug nuts until the tire has been
raised off the ground.

Place the jack on the ground.
Turn the jack screw in the direc-
tion shown in the figure and
adjust the jack head so that it is
close to the jack-up position.

Place the jack under the jack-
up position closest to the tire
being changed with the jack
head squarely under the jack-
up point.

Removing a Flat Tire

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Jack head

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Jacking position

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Continue raising the jack head
gradually by rotating the screw
with your hand until the jack
head is inserted into the jack-up
position.

When raising the jack head into the
jacking position and aligning the
groove in the jack head with the rail
under the vehicle body, the top of
the jack head contacts the vehi-
cle’s underbody without the rail
contacting the bottom of the
groove.

Insert the jack lever and attach
the lug wrench to tire jack.

Turn the jack handle clockwise
and raise the vehicle high
enough so that the spare tire
can be installed. Before remov-
ing the lug nuts, make sure
your Toyota is firmly in position
and that it cannot slip or move.

Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then
remove the wheel and center cap.

Tire blocks

Jacking
position

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WARNING

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When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the shift lever to 1st or R

position (manual transaxle vehicle) or shift the selector lever to P

position (automatic transaxle vehicle), apply the parking brake, and

place wheel blocks in the position diagonally opposed to the jack

Changing a flat tire without using wheel blocks is dangerous because

the vehicle may move and fall off the jack even with the shift lever in 1st

or R position, or the selector lever is in P position, which could result in

an accident.

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Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this

manual

Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recom-

mended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack

and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear

jacking positions recommended in this manual.

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Do not jack up the vehicle in a position other than the designated

jack-up position or place any objects on or under the jack

Jacking up the vehicle in a position other than the designated jack-up

position or placing objects on or under the jack is dangerous as it could

deform the vehicle body or the vehicle could fall off the jack resulting in

an accident.

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Use only the jack provided with your Toyota

Using a jack that is not designed for your Toyota is dangerous. The vehi-

cle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone.

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Never place objects under the jack

Jacking the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous. The jack

could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or the fall-

ing vehicle.

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Do not jack up the vehicle higher than is necessary

Jacking up the vehicle higher than is necessary is dangerous as it could
destabilize the vehicle resulting in an accident.

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Do not start the engine or shake the vehicle while it is jacked up

Starting the engine or shaking the vehicle while it is jacked up is danger-

ous as it could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in an acci-

dent.

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Never go under the vehicle while it is jacked up

Going under the vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could

result in death or serious injury if the vehicle were to fall off the jack.
Damage could occur during installation if the wheel cover is not properly

aligned.

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When installing the wheel cover

Align the notch on the wheel cover with

the valve stem.
Damage could occur during installation

if the wheel cover is not properly

aligned.

Notch

Tire valve

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If your Toyota is equipped with the optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a
special key must be used to unlock the locking lug nut for each wheel.
The key is stored in the glove compartment, center console storage,
storage box, or trunk. Register the key and lug nuts with the lock man-
ufacturer by filling out the registration card and mailing it in using the
accompanying envelope. If the key is lost, consult your Toyota dealer
or use the lock manufacturer’s order form to order a new key. Antitheft
wheel lug nuts cannot be installed on a steel wheel spare tire. When
installing a temporary spare tire, use one of the original lug nuts in
place of the locking lug nut. The original lug nuts are stored inside
your Toyota.

Antitheft lug nut
Special key

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To remove an antitheft lug nut

Obtain the special key for the antitheft lug nut.
Place the special key on top of the antitheft lug nut, and be sure
to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you
may damage both key and nut. Do not use a power impact
wrench.
Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure. Turn
the wrench counterclockwise.

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To install the antitheft lug nut

Place the special key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the
key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage
both key and nut. Do not use a power impact wrench.
Place the lug wrench on top of the special key, apply pressure,
and turn it clockwise.

Locking Lug Nuts (if equipped)

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Nut tightening torque

ft•lbf (N•m, kgf•m)

80-108 (108-147, 12-14)

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4-Door

Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel
and hub, including the hub
bolts, with a cloth.

Mount the spare tire.
Install the lug nuts with the bev-
eled edge inward; tighten them
by hand.

Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle.
Use the lug wrench to tighten
the nuts in the order shown.

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them
inspected at your Toyota dealer.

Mounting the Spare Tire

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Nut tightening torque

ft•lbf (N•m, kgf•m)

80-108 (108-147, 12-14)

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Open the trunk mat.

Remove the belt for securing the flat tire.
Put the flat tire into the trunk on
the left and toward the back.

Fold the rear seatback forward on the right side of the rear seat.
Unlock the rear seatback on the left side and assure a clearance to
pass the belt.
Pass the belt through the rear
seatback as shown in the fig-
ure.

After passing the belt through,

return the rear seatback to the

original position.

Trunk mat

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Belt

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Pass the buckle through the wheel as shown in the figure and
secure it so that the buckle does not contact the wheel.

Pass the belt through the
buckle, then pull the belt end to
secure the flat tire.

Return the rear seatback on the right side of the rear seatback to its
original position.
Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.
Check the inflation pressure.
Refer to Tires on P. 553.
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

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Aluminum wheel

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Steel wheel

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5-Door

Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel
and hub, including the hub
bolts, with a cloth.

Mount the spare tire.
Install the lug nuts with the bev-
eled edge inward; tighten them
by hand.

Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle.
Use the lug wrench to tighten
the nuts in the order shown.

If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them
inspected at your Toyota dealer.

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4

5

Nut tightening torque

ft•lbf (N•m, kgf•m)

80-108 (108-147, 12-14)

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Remove the luggage compart-
ment cover (if equipped).

Refer to Luggage Compartment on
P. 117.

Remove the belt for securing the flat tire.
Return the rear seatback to its original position.

Refer to Rear Seat on P. 26.

Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.
Remove the center cap by tapping it with the lug wrench.
Thread the belt through the rear
seat as shown in the figure.

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Place the flat tire in the luggage
compartment.

Thread the buckle through the
wheel as shown in the figure.

Thread the belt through the
buckle while pressing the tire to
the seatback.

Pull the belt end to secure the
flat tire.

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Insert the luggage compartment
cover from the top of the lug-
gage compartment opening
with the cloth side of the cover
facing outward, and slide it
between the flat tire and the
inside perimeter of the luggage
compartment opening.

Check the tire inflation pressure.
Refer to the specification charts on P. 553.
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

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Do not press the tire pressure monitoring system set switch after install-

ing the spare tire. The switch is only to be pressed after installing the

repaired flat tire or installing a replacement tire (

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P. 164).

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To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly.

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Pass the belt underneath the seat-

belts.

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Seat belt

Belt

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WARNING

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Make sure the mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and lug nuts

are clean before changing or replacing tires

When changing or replacing a tire, not removing dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub and hub bolts is dangerous. The

lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, result-

ing in an accident.

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Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten

the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque

Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts

could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an

accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts could be damaged if tightened

more than necessary.

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Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts

Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel

could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and

cause a serious accident.

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Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you removed or replace them

with metric nuts of the same configuration

Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Toyota have metric

threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would

not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cause

the wheel to slip off and cause an accident.

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Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure

Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous. Tires with

incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident. When

you check the regular tires’ air pressure, check the spare tire, too.

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6-3. Battery Runs Out

Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the proce-
dure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly rec-
ommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.

Move the booster vehicle so that its battery is as close as possible
to your vehicle’s battery.
Make sure that the power such as for the headlights and air condi-
tioner is turned off.
Remove the battery cover.

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If Trouble Arises

Turn off the booster vehicle’s engine and connect the jumper cables
in the following order.

Make sure that the jumper cables are securely connected so that they do
not disconnect due to engine vibrations.

1st lead:

Positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery
Positive (+) terminal on booster vehicle’s battery

2nd lead:

Negative (-) terminal on booster vehicle’s battery
Location shown in the figure (do not connect to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery)

Start the booster vehicle’s engine and rev the engine.
Start the engine of your vehicle. Run the engines for about 3 min-
utes to temporarily charge the battery of your vehicle.
Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of their connec-
tion.
Install the battery cover.
Have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.

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4

Jumper cables

Booster battery

Discharged battery

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Follow These Precautions Carefully

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following pre-
cautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

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Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do

not allow metal tools to contact the positive (+) or negative (-) terminal
of the battery when working near a battery. Do not allow the positive (+)
terminal to contact the vehicle body

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the bat-
tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery
cells.

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Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells

because hydrogen gas is produced from open battery cells while
charging the battery or adding battery fluid

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the bat-
tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery
cells.

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Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It
may rupture or explode, causing serious injury.

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Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the bat-
tery

Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal
of the discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure some-
one.

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Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving

Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is
dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause
serious injury.

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NOTICE

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition
system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply
(two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set).

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6-4. Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded Engine

Follow this procedure:

If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try, wait 10
seconds and try again.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the push button start. If the
engine starts, release the accelerator immediately because the
engine will suddenly rev up.
If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelera-
tor.

If the engine still does not start using the above procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in
the engine).

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If Trouble Arises

Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Toyota.

You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it.

WARNING

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Never tow a vehicle to start it

Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could
surge forward when its engine starts, causing the 2 vehicles to collide. The
occupants could be injured.

NOTICE

Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.

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6-5. Overheating

Overheating

If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on:

Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park (P), a manual tran-
saxle in neutral.
Apply the parking brake.
Turn off the air conditioner.
Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine com-
partment.

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If steam is coming from the engine compartment

Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the
engine.

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If neither coolant nor steam is escaping

Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.
Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after
the temperature has decreased.
When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses.

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If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking:

Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.

Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir

If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on,
the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.

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If Trouble Arises

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If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are
obvious:

Carefully add coolant as required (

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P. 398).

WARNING

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Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition to off and

make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the
cooling fan

Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.

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Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and

radiator are hot

When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.

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Open the hood ONLY after steam is no longer escaping from the engine

Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.

NOTICE

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If the cooling fan does not operate while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.

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If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cool-
ing system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Consult your Toyota dealer.

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6-6. Emergency Towing

Towing Description

A towed vehicle usually should
have its drive wheels (front
wheels) off the ground. If exces-
sive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels
on the ground, release the parking
brake.

We recommend that towing be done only by your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.

Wheel dollies

NOTICE

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Do not tow the vehicle pointed back-
ward with driving wheels on the ground.
This may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.

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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

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If Trouble Arises

Tiedown Hooks



Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the luggage
compartment (



P. 457).

Wrap a jack lever or similar tool
with a soft cloth to prevent dam-
age to a painted bumper, and
open the cap located on the
front bumper.

Remove the cap completely and
store it so as not to lose it.

Securely install the tiedown
eyelet using the lug wrench.

Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet

Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.



: If equipped

NOTICE

Do not use the front tiedown eyelet for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel
during shipping.
Using the eyelet for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being
damaged.

Tiedown Hook-Front

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The hook positioned under the
rear bumper on the right side is for
tying down the vehicle during
transport, and it cannot be used
for towing other vehicles.
It can be used as a towing hook
only when the vehicle must be
towed by another vehicle in an
emergency case such as when
the vehicle is stuck in snow, how-
ever, it may damage the bumper.

NOTICE

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Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the
painted bumper surface.

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If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet
is securely tightened to the bumper.

Tiedown Hook-Rear

Tiedown hook

NOTICE

When using the hook in such emergency cases, observe the following so as
not to damage the tiedown hook or the vehicle body.

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The vehicle must be pulled straight to the rear so that no load is applied to
the vehicle in the lateral direction.

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The bumper may be damaged if the tie down hook is used as a towing
hook.

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When using a metal chain or wire cable, wrap a cloth around the attach-
ment area. If the metal chain or wire cable contacts the bumper directly,
the bumper could be scratched or damaged.

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6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

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If Trouble Arises

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

The details for some warnings can be viewed on the center display.

If the warning light is turned on, select the

icon on the home

screen to display the applications screen.
Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.

If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a
malfunction. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact
your Toyota dealer.

If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for
each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if
the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult your
Toyota dealer.

Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately

Signal

Warning

Brake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:
• Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection

The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied
with the ignition switched to START or ON. It turns off
when the parking brake is fully released.

• Low brake fluid level warning

If the brake warning light remains illuminated even
though the parking brake is released, the brake fluid
may be low or there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact your Toyota dealer.

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2

3

4

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Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning

If the electronic brake force distribution control unit deter-
mines that some components are operating incorrectly,
the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The prob-
lem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution
system.

Charging System Warning Light

If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a
malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
Consult your Toyota dealer.

Engine Oil Warning Light

This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is dis-
played while driving:

Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-
way on level ground.
Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Inspect the engine oil level P. 397. If it’s low, add the
appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful
not to overfill.
Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is
normal or after adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer.

Signal

Warning

1

2

3

4

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If Trouble Arises

(Red)

High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is
extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure:
• Flashing light

Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a
safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to
cool down.

• Illuminated light

This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating P. 484.

Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light

The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering
has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe
place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no
problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact your
Toyota dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.

Signal

Warning

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Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light

●

If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate
normally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however,
the operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel
could vibrate when turning.

●

Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is
stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to
go into protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this
does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait
several minutes for the system to return to normal.

WARNING

■

Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact
your Toyota dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible

Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indi-
cates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail
at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking
brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need
to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.

■

Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible

Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illu-
minated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in
an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.

NOTICE

■

Charging System Warning Light

Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illumi-
nated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.

■

Engine Oil Warning Light

●

Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.

●

Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.

■

High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.

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If Trouble Arises

If any of the following warning lights turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle
inspected.

Contact Your Toyota Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected

Signal

Warning

Master Warning Light

The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on P. 489.

ABS Warning Light

If the ABS warning light stays on while you’re driving, the
ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

Check Engine Light

If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have
a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult your Toyota dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following
cases:
• The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
• The engine’s electrical system has a problem.
• The emission control system has a problem.
• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continu-
ously, do not drive at high speeds and consult your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

(if equipped)

Automatic Transaxle Warning Light

The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.

(Illuminate)

TCS/DSC Indicator Light

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist sys-
tem may have a malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning
Light

A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light con-
stantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illumi-
nate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The system may not operate in an accident.

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ABS Warning Light

●

When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs
and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the
weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.

●

The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illu-
minated.

(Flashing)

(if equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunc-

tion, the tire pressure warning light flashes for about 1

minute when the ignition is switched ON and then con-

tinues illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

(Red)

(Illuminate)

KEY Warning Light

If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it
illuminates continuously.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on
P. 162.

(if equipped)

LED Headlight Warning Light

This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED
headlight. Have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

Signal

Warning

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WARNING

■

Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have
your Toyota dealer perform all servicing and repairs

Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pre-
tensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious
injury or death.

■

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or

flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease

vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and

braking

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or

flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger-

ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering

or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position

where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you

have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the

system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station.

■

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it

is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible

before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire

failure and a dangerous accident.

NOTICE

■

Automatic Transaxle Warning Light

If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Toyota in this condition could
cause damage to your transaxle. Consult your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

■

KEY Warning Light

If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be
started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine,
and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Taking Action

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

Low Fuel Warning Light

The light turns on when the
remaining fuel is about 2.3
gal. (9.0 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.).

Add fuel.

Check Fuel Cap Warning
Light

If the check fuel cap warning
light illuminates while driving,
the fuel-filler cap may not be
installed properly.

Stop the engine and rein-
stall the fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Refueling on
P. 125

Seat Belt Warning Light

The seat belt warning light
turns on if the driver or front
passenger’s seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fas-
tened

with

the

ignition

switched ON.
If the driver or front passen-
ger’s seat belt is unfastened
(only when the front passen-
ger’s seat is occupied) and
the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 12
mph (20 km/h), the warning
light flashes. After a short
time, the warning light stops
flashing, but remains illumi-
nated.

Fasten the seat belts.

Door-Ajar Warning Light

The light turns on if any door/
trunk lid/liftgate is not closed
securely.

Close the door/trunk lid/
liftgate securely.

(if equipped)

Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light

This warning light indicates
that

little

washer

fluid

remains.

Add washer fluid
(



P. 402).

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KEY Warning Light

Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns
off.

(Illuminate)

(if equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light

When the warning light illu-

minates, and the warning

beep sound is heard (about

3 seconds), tire pressure is

too low in one or more tires.

Inspect the tires and

adjust to the specified

inflation pressure

(



P. 413).

(Amber)

Low Speed Pre-Collision Sys-
tem Warning Light

The light turns on if the wind-
shield is dirty or there is a
malfunction in the system.

Verify the reason why the
warning light is illuminated
on the center display
(



P. 489).

If the reason why the
warning light is illuminated
is due to a dirty wind-
shield, clean the wind-
shield.
For any other reasons,
have

the

vehicle

inspected at your Toyota
dealer.

Signal

Warning

Action to be taken

Signal

Cause

Action to be taken

(Red)

(Flashing)

The smart key battery is dead.

Replace the key battery
(



P. 410).

The smart key is not within the
operation range.

Bring the smart key into
the operation range
(



P. 98).

The smart key is placed in
areas inside the cabin where it
is difficult for the key to be
detected.

A key from another manufac-
turer similar to the smart key is
in the operation range.

Take the key from another
manufacturer similar to
the smart key out of the
operation range.

Without the ignition switched
off, the smart key is taken out of
the cabin, and then all the
doors are closed.

Bring the smart key back
into the cabin.

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Low Fuel Warning Light

The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture.

■

Seat Belt Warning Light

●

The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is switched ON.

●

To allow the front passenger occupant classification sensor to function prop-
erly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passen-
ger’s seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor interference.

●

If a small child is seated on the front passenger’s seat, the warning light may
not operate.

■

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

●

Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire pressure

will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the vehicle stand

for 1 hour or only drive it 1 mile (1.6 km) or less before adjusting the tire

pressures. When pressure is adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation

pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may turn on after the tires cool

and pressure drops below specification.

Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light, resulting from the tire air pres-

sure dropping due to cold ambient temperature will remain illuminated

even if the ambient temperature rises. In this case, it will also be neces-

sary to adjust the tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning light illuminates

due to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to check and adjust the tire

air pressures.

●

Tires lose air naturally over time and the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are

getting too soft over time or you have a flat. However, when you find one

low tire in a set of four-that is an indication of trouble; you should have

someone drive the vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low

tire for cuts and any metal objects sticking through tread or sidewall. Put

a few drops of water in the valve stem to see if it bubbles indicating a

bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply reinflating

the tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to your Toyota dealer.

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If Trouble Arises

WARNING

■

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or

flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease

vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and

braking

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or

flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger-

ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering

or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position

where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you

have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the

system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station.

■

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it

is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible

before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire

failure and a dangerous accident.

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Message Indicated on Display

■

Display example

If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate
action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.

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If Trouble Arises

If the following messages are displayed in the center display, a vehicle
system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer.

Displays in the following cases:

Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately

Display

Indicated Condition

Displays if the engine coolant
temperature

has

increased

excessively.

Displays if the charging system
has a malfunction.

Verify Display Content

Display

Indicated Condition/

Action to be taken

The following message is dis-
played when the temperature
around the center display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the
cabin or the temperature around
the center display by avoiding
direct sunlight is recommended.

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Warning Sound is Activated

The lights-on reminder is operable when the time setting

*

1

of the auto

headlight off function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is
switched off, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver’s
door is opened.

*

1

: If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically

turns off the lights about 30 seconds after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

●

When the ignition is switched to ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (



P. 504) overrides the lights-on reminder.

●

A personalized function is available to change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

If there is a problem with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner sys-
tems and the warning light illumination, a warning beep sound will be
heard for about 5 seconds every minute.
The air bag and front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes. Have
your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Lights-On Reminder

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep

WARNING

■

Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sounding

Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warn-
ing beep sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the air bags and the front
seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy and this could result in death
or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.

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If Trouble Arises

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched
ON, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver or
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 12 mph (20 km/h), a beep sound
will be heard again for a specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given period of time has elapsed, the
beep sound will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls below 12 mph
(20 km/h).

●

To allow the front passenger occupant classification sensor to function prop-
erly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the front passen-
ger’s seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor interference.

●

If a small child is seated on the front passenger’s seat, the warning beep
may not operate.

Seat Belt Warning Beep

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If the driver’s door is opened while the ignition is switched to ACC, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to notify the driver that the igni-
tion has not been switched off (STOP). Left in this condition, the key-
less entry system will not operate, the car cannot be locked, and the
battery power will be depleted.

■

Vehicles with advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not
switched OFF and all the doors are closed, the beep which sounds
outside of the vehicle will be heard 6 times, the beep which sounds
inside the vehicle will be heard 6 times.

■

Vehicles without advanced keyless function

If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not
switched OFF and all the doors are closed, a beep will be heard in
the cabin 6 times.

Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is carried together with a metal object
or it is placed in a poor signal reception area.

If the request switch is pressed with the door open or ajar, or the igni-
tion is not switched OFF with a key being carried, a beep will be heard
outside for about 2 seconds to notify the driver that the door or liftgate/
trunk lid cannot be locked.

If the key is left in the luggage compartment/trunk with all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a beep will be heard outside for
about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the luggage
compartment/trunk. In this case, take out the key by pressing the elec-
tric liftgate/trunk lid opener and opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key
taken out of the luggage compartment/trunk may not operate because
its functions have been temporarily stopped. To restore the key’s func-
tions, perform the applicable procedure (



P. 98).

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep

Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep

Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)

Key Left-in-Compartment/trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function)

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If all the doors and luggage compartment/trunk are locked using
another key while the key is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds
outside of the vehicle will be heard for about 10 seconds to notify the
driver that the key is in the cabin. In this case, take out the key by
opening the door. A key taken out of the vehicle using this method
may not operate because its functions have been temporarily
stopped. To restore the key’s functions, perform the applicable proce-
dure (



P. 98).

The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds when
there is any abnormality in tire inflation pressures (



P. 241).

If there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead, the beep
sounds continuously and a warning is indicated in the display.

If the power steering system has a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction indicator light turns on or flashes and the buzzer operates
at the same time.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately on P. 489.

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)

Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep (if equipped)

Collision warning

Power Steering Warning Buzzer

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When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened



5-Door
Fold down the rear seatbacks.

Refer to Split Folding the Seatback on P. 26.

Pull the center section of the
plastic fastener and remove the
fasteners, then remove cover
on the interior surface of the lift-
gate.

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the elec-
trical system and the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened, per-
form the following procedure as an emergency measure to open
it:

WARNING

NOTICE

Perform the procedure carefully when using a flathead screwdriver as it
could cause damage to the surrounding area or vehicle parts.

Perform the procedure using a cloth to
cover sharp edges which could injure
your hands.

Cloth

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If Trouble Arises

Using a flathead screwdriver,
open the inner cover.

Using a flathead screwdriver,
turn the lever to the right to
unlock the liftgate.



4-Door

Open the cover.
Move the lever to the left to fold
the seatback.

Move the lever to the left to
open the trunk lid.

After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected
at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

3

Lever

4

Lever

Cover

1

2

3

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Customer Information and

Reporting Safety Defects

7-1. Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety

Defects (U.S.A.) . . . .. 510

Reporting Safety

Defects (Canada). . . 511

7-2. Warranty

Warranties for Your

Toyota . . . . . . . . 512

Outside the United

States/Canada . . . . 513

Add-On Non-Genuine

Parts and
Accessories. . . . . . 514

7-3. Cell Phones

Cell Phones Warning . . 515

7-4. Event Data Recorder

Event Data Recorder

(U.S.A. and Canada) . .. 516

7-5. Vehicle Data Recordings

Vehicle Data

Recordings. . . . . .. 518

7-6. Uniform Tire Quality

Grading System (UTQGS)

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading System
(UTQGS). . . . . . . 519

7-7. Tire Information (U.S.A.)

Tire Labeling . . . . . . 522
Location of the Tire

Label (Placard) . . . ... 528

Tire Maintenance . . . .. 531
Vehicle Loading . . . . 534
Steps for Determining the

Correct Load Limit . . .. 539

7-8. Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of

Conformity . . . . . .. 540

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll-free: 1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to

http://www.safercar.gov

;

or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

.

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Customer In

fo

rma
tio

n and

Re
porting Safety D

efects

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele-
phone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport
Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower
C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
For additional road safety information, please visit the Road Safety
website at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/menu.htm

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7-2. Warranty

Warranties for Your Toyota

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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Powertrain Limited Warranty

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Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty

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Anti-perforation Limited Warranty

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Federal Emission Control Warranty/California Emission Control
Warranty

• Emission Defect Warranty
• Emission Performance Warranty

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Emission Control Warranty

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Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty

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Tire Warranty

Warranty information varies depending on the country. Refer to the “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” for detailed warranty information.

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Outside the United States/Canada

Government regulations in the United States/Canada require that
automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States/Canada may dif-
fer from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehi-
cle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries. We strongly
recommend that you NOT take your Toyota outside the United States/
Canada.



United States

However, in the event that you are moving to Canada permanently,
Toyota vehicles built for use in the United States could be eligible for
exportation to Canada with specific vehicle modifications to comply
with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).

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Canada

However, in the event that you are moving to the United States per-
manently, Toyota vehicles built for use in Canada could be eligible for
exportation to the United States with specific vehicle modifications to
comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS).
You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle out-
side of the United States/Canada:

• Recommended fuel may be unavailable. Any kind of leaded fuel or

low-octane fuel will affect vehicle performance and damage the
emission controls and engine.

• Proper repair facilities, tools, testing equipment, and replacement

parts may not be available.

Please refer to your Manufacturer’s “Owner’s Warranty Information
Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” for more information.

The above is applicable for a permanent import/export situation and not
related to travelers on vacation.

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7-2. Warranty

Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accesso-

ries

Non-genuine parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles can be found
in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Toyota for
use with Toyota vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or
accessories, they could affect your vehicle’s performance or safety
systems; the Toyota warranty doesn’t cover this. Before you install
any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult your Toyota dealer.
Toyota assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that
may result from the installation of add-on non-genuine parts or acces-
sories.

WARNING

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Always consult your Toyota dealer before you install non-genuine
parts or accessories

Improperly designed parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehi-
cle’s performance or safety systems. This could cause you to have an acci-
dent or increase your chances of injuries in an accident.

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Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on electrical equipment,
such as mobile telephones, two-way radios, stereo systems, and car
alarm systems

Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing
an improper installer is dangerous. Essential systems could be damaged,
causing engine stalling, airbag (SRS) activation, ABS/TCS/DSC inactiva-
tion, or a fire in the vehicle.

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Cell Phones Warning

WARNING

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Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of com-
munication equipment in vehicles in your country

Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable
radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also
ties-up the driver’s hands. Use of these devices will cause the driver to be
distracted and could lead to a serious accident. If a passenger is unable to
use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a safe area before use.
If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning, use a hands-free
system to at least leave the hands free to drive the vehicle. Never use a cell
phone or other electrical devices while the vehicle is moving and, instead,
concentrate on the full-time job of driving.

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7-4. Event Data Recorder

Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main
purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit-
uations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

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How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

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Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;

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How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,

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How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circum-
stances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or
near crash-like situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other par-
ties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the
vehicle or the EDR.
Toyota will not disclose any of the data recorded in an EDR to a third
party unless:

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A written agreement from the vehicle owner or the lessee is
obtained

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Officially requested by the police or other law enforcement authori-
ties

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Used as a defense for Toyota in a lawsuit, claim, or arbitration

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Ordered by a judge or court

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However, if necessary Toyota will:

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Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle performance, including
safety.

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Disclose the data or the summarized data to a third party for
research purposes without disclosing vehicle or owner identification
information.

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7-5. Vehicle Data Recordings

Vehicle Data Recordings

Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:

• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position

The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and
options with which it is equipped.

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Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose
malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve
quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the

lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a

government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific

vehicle or vehicle owner

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7-6. Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading System

(UTQGS)

This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires
by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.

The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate
of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm
because of variations in driving habits, service practices and differ-
ences in road characteristics and climate.

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.

Tread Wear

Traction-AA, A, B, C

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight

ahead) traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering (turn-

ing), hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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7-6. Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)

The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor labora-
tory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperatures can lead
to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires
over the next several years according to a schedule established by
the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers.
The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Toy-
ota vehicles may vary with respect to grade.
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE
GRADES AND TO ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE-SAFETY REQUIRE-
MENTS.

Temperature-A, B, C

WARNING

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Keep your vehicle’s tires properly inflated and not overloaded

Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Exces-

sive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The tem-

perature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly

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Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA TEMPERATURE A
UTQGS MARK (example):

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION

AA TEMPERATURE A

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7-7. Tire Information (U.S.A.)

Tire Labeling

Please refer to the sample below.

Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized
information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identi-
fies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety stan-
dard certification and in case of a recall.

Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires

TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification
number
Passenger car tire
Nominal width of tire in millime-
ters
Ratio of height to width (aspect
ratio)
Radial
Run-flat tire
Rim diameter code

Load index & speed symbol
Severe snow conditions
Tire ply composition and
materials used
Max. load rating
Tread wear, traction and tem-
perature grades
Max.

permissible

inflation

pressure
SAFETY WARNING

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P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and
load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be
different from the example.

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P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and
light trucks as designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).

If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is desig-

nated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organiza-

tion) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).

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215
“215” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit
number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge
to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the wider the
tire.

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65
“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire’s
ratio of height to width.

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R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construc-
tion”.

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15
“15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.

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95
“95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how
much weight each tire can support.

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H
“H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum
speed for which the use of the tire is rated.