Toyota Corolla (2021 year). Manual in english — part 8

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The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.



When the battery is discon-
nected or discharged

Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving
habits, the readiness codes may
not be completely set.



When the fuel tank cap is
loose

The malfunction indicator lamp
comes on indicating a temporary
malfunction and your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test.

The error code in the OBD sys-
tem will not be cleared unless
the vehicle is driven 40 or more
times.

Contact your Toyota dealer to
prepare the vehicle for re-test-
ing.

Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)

programs

Some states have vehicle
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control sys-
tem.

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not pass
the I/M test in the follow-
ing situations:

When the malfunction
indicator lamp still
remains on after several
driving trips

If your vehicle does not
pass the I/M test

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7-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions

If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure
as given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

Battery
condition
(



P.472)

• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)

Brake fluid
level
(



P.471)

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116
DOT 4 or SAE
J1704 brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only

for adding brake
fluid)

Engine
coolant
level
(



P.470)

• “Toyota Super Long

Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45%
deionized water.

• Funnel (used only

for adding coolant)

Engine oil
level
(



P.467)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only

for adding engine
oil)

Fuses
(



P.492)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating as
original

Light bulbs
(



P.495)

• Bulb with same

number and wattage
rating as original

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Items

Parts and tools

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Radiator
and con-
denser
(



P.471)



Tire infla-
tion pres-
sure
(



P.484)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air

source

Washer
fluid
(



P.474)

• Water or washer

fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)

• Funnel (used only

for adding water or
washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains

many mechanisms and fluids that

may move suddenly, become hot,

or become electrically energized.

To avoid death or serious injury,

observe the following precautions.

■

When working on the engine

compartment

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools

away from the moving fan and

engine drive belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the

engine, radiator, exhaust mani-

fold, etc. right after driving as

they may be hot. Oil and other

fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may

burn easily, such as paper and

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or

expose an open flame to fuel or

the battery. Fuel and battery

fumes are flammable.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Be extremely cautious when

working on the battery. It con-

tains poisonous and corrosive

sulfuric acid.

■

When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator

grille

Be sure the engine switch is OFF.

With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. (



P.471)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent

flying or falling material, fluid

spray, etc. from getting in your

eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner

filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter

removed may cause excessive

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

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1

Pull the hood lock release
lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Pull the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.

3

Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the support rod into the
slot.

Hood

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly,

it may open while the vehicle is in

motion and cause an accident,

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

After installing the support

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the

hood securely preventing it from

falling down onto your head or

body.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod

to its clip before closing the hood.

Closing the hood with the support

rod not clipped could cause the

hood to bend.

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Front

■

Rear

Positioning a floor

jack

When using a floor jack, fol-
low the instructions in the
manual provided with the
jack and perform the opera-
tion safely.
When raising your vehicle
with a floor jack, position
the jack correctly. Improper
placement may damage
your vehicle or cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine

Washer fluid tank (



P.474)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.470)

Fuse boxes (



P.492)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.467)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.468)

Battery (



P.472)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.471)

Radiator (



P.471)

Condenser (



P.471)

Electric cooling fan

Engine compartment

Components

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2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine

Washer fluid tank (



P.474)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.470)

Fuse boxes (



P.492)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.468)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.467)

Battery (



P.472)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.471)

Radiator (



P.471)

Condenser (



P.471)

Electric cooling fan

With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

■

Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning it off, wait
more than 5 minutes for the
oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.

Checking and adding the
engine oil

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2

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.



1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE)
engine



2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS)
engine

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.

Low

Normal
Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ

depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.

■

Checking the oil type and
preparing the item needed

Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.



Engine oil selection



P.558, 559



Oil quantity (Low



Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item
Clean funnel

■

Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.



1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE)
engine

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2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS)
engine

1

Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will

be consumed while driving. In the

following situations, oil consump-

tion may increase, and engine oil

may need to be refilled in between

oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for

example directly after purchasing

the vehicle or after replacing the

engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine

speeds or with a heavy load, or

when driving while accelerating or

decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for

a long time, or when driving fre-

quently through heavy traffic

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially harmful contaminants

which may cause skin disorders

such as inflammation and skin

cancer, so care should be taken

to avoid prolonged and

repeated contact. To remove

used engine oil from your skin,

wash thoroughly with soap and

water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters

only in a safe and acceptable

manner. Do not dispose of used

oil and filters in household trash,

in sewers or onto the ground.

Call your Toyota dealer, service

station or auto parts store for

information concerning recy-

cling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil

within the reach of children.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine

damage

Check the oil level on a regular

basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil

on the vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine

could be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dip-

stick every time you refill the

vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap

is properly tightened.

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The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines (type A) or “MAX”
and “MIN” lines (type B) on the
reservoir when the engine is
cold.



Type A

Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. (



P.550)



Type B

Reservoir cap
“MAX” line
“MIN” line

If the level is on or below the “MIN”
line, add coolant up to the “MAX”
line. (



P.550)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” or a similar high quality

ethylene glycol based non-silicate,

non-amine, non-nitrite, and

non-borate coolant with long-life

hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within

a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses,

engine coolant reservoir caps, drain

cock and water pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your

Toyota dealer test the cap and

check for leaks in the cooling sys-

tem.

Checking the engine cool-
ant

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the engine coolant

reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant if the cap is removed, causing

serious injuries, such as burns.

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Check the radiator and con-
denser and clear away any for-
eign objects. If either of the
above parts is extremely dirty or
you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.

■

Adding fluid

1

Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partly remove it as
shown.

2

Disconnect the claws and
remove the service cover.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor

straight antifreeze. The correct

mixture of water and antifreeze

must be used to provide proper

lubrication, corrosion protection

and cooling. Be sure to read the

antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging parts or

paint.

Checking the radiator and
condenser

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and

cause serious injuries, such as

burns.

Checking and adding the
brake fluid

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3

Remove the reservoir cap.

4

Add brake fluid slowly while
checking the fluid level.

Make sure to check the fluid
type and prepare the necessary
item.



Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE
J1704 brake fluid



Item

Clean funnel

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture

from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid

can cause a dangerous loss of brak-

ing efficiency. Use only newly

opened brake fluid.

Check the battery as follows.

■

Battery exterior

Make sure that the battery termi-
nals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.

Terminals
Hold-down clamp

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which is flam-

mable and explosive. Therefore,

observe the following precautions

before recharging:

●

If recharging with 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.

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm

your hands and eyes and damage

painted surfaces.

If fluid gets on your hands or in

your eyes, flush the affected area

with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort,

see a doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level

to go down slightly as the brake

pads wear out or when the fluid

level in the accumulator is high.

If the reservoir needs frequent

refilling, there may be a serious

problem.

Battery

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After recharging/reconnecting

the battery (vehicles with a

smart key system)

●

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 engine 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 insufficient ventila-

tion.

■

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 feel 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.

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Add washer fluid in the following
situations:



A washer does not work.



The warning message
appears on the multi-informa-
tion display.

WARNING

■

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

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do not add washer fluid when the

engine is hot or running as

washer fluid contains alcohol and

may catch fire if spilled on the

engine, etc.

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other

than washer fluid

Do not use soapy water or engine

antifreeze instead of washer fluid.

Doing so may cause streaking on

the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as

well as damaging the pump lead-

ing to problems of the washer

fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as

necessary.

Refer to the freezing tempera-

tures listed on the label of the

washer fluid bottle.

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Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.

New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by a “TWI” or “

” mark,

etc., molded into the sidewall of
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear
indicators are showing on a tire.

■

When to replace your vehicle’s

tires

Tires should be replaced if:

●

The treadwear indicators are

showing on a tire

●

You have tire damage such as

cuts, splits, cracks deep enough

to expose the fabric, and bulges

indicating internal damage

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-

not be properly repaired due to the

size or location of a cut or other

damage

If you are not sure, consult with your

Toyota dealer.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be

checked by a qualified technician

even if it has seldom or never been

used or damage is not obvious.

■

Low profile tires (18-inch tires)

Generally, low profile tires will wear

more rapidly and tire grip perfor-

mance will be reduced on snowy

and/or icy roads when compared to

standard tires. Be sure to use snow

tires or tire chains on snowy and/or

icy roads and drive carefully at a

speed appropriate for road and

weather conditions.

■

Maximum load of tire

Check that the maximum load of the

replacement tire is greater than 1/2

of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings

(GAWR) of either the front axle or

the rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification

Label.

For the maximum load of the tire,

see the load limit at maximum cold

tire inflation pressure mentioned on

the sidewall of the tire. (



P.570)

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.

Checking tires

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Tire types

●

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since
summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires,
summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy
roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow
tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all
four tires.

●

All season tires

All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as well as for use
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway
driving.

●

Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads
or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires,
select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the
originally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original
equipment, make sure your snow

tires also have radial construction.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels.
(



P.277)

■

If the tread on snow tires wears

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as

snow tires is lost.

■

Checking the tire valves

When replacing the tires, check the

tire valves for deformation, cracks,

and other damage.

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing

tires

Observe the following precautions

to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to parts of the drive train as

well as dangerous handling char-

acteristics, which may lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not mix tires of different

makes, models or tread pat-

terns.

Also, do not mix tires of remark-

ably different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than

those recommended by Toyota.

●

Do not mix differently con-

structed tires (radial, bias-belted

or bias-ply tires).

●

Do not mix summer, all season

and snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not

know how they were used previ-

ously.

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Rotate the tires in the order
shown.

Front

To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
Vehicles with a tire pressure warn-
ing system: Do not fail to initialize
the tire pressure warning system
after tire rotation.

Your vehicle is equipped with a
tire pressure warning system
that uses tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters to detect
low tire inflation pressure before
serious problems arise.
If the tire pressure drops below
a predetermined level, the driver
is warned by a warning light.
(



P.515)

■

Routine tire inflation pressure

checks

The tire pressure warning system

does not replace routine tire inflation

pressure checks. Make sure to

check tire inflation pressure as part

of your routine of daily vehicle

checks.

NOTICE

■

Low profile tires (18-inch

tires)

Low profile tires may cause

greater damage than usual to the

tire wheel when sustaining impact

from the road surface. Therefore,

pay attention to the following:

●

Be sure to use proper tire infla-

tion pressure. If tires are

under-inflated, they may be

damaged more severely.

●

Avoid potholes, uneven pave-

ment, curbs and other road haz-

ards. Failure to do so may lead

to severe tire and wheel dam-

age.

■

If tire inflation pressure of

each tire becomes low while

driving

Do not continue driving, or your

tires and/or wheels may be

ruined.

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving

on roads with loose surfaces or

potholes.

These conditions may cause

losses in tire inflation pressure,

reducing the cushioning ability of

the tires. In addition, driving on

rough roads may cause damage

to the tires themselves, as well as

the vehicle’s wheels and body.

Tire rotation

Tire pressure warning
system (if equipped)

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Situations in which the tire

pressure warning system may

not operate properly

●

In the following cases, the tire

pressure warning system may not

operate properly.

• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are

used.

• A tire has been replaced with a

tire that is not an OE (Original

Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a

tire that is not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire

is equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the

radio wave signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on

the vehicle, particularly around the

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is

extremely higher than the speci-

fied level.

• If tires not equipped with tire pres-

sure warning valves and transmit-

ters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters is

not registered in the tire pressure

warning computer.

●

Performance may be affected in

the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio

waves or electrical noise.

• When carrying a portable radio,

cellular phone, cordless phone or

other wireless communication

device.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the

time taken for the warning to start

or go off could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure

declines rapidly for example when

a tire has burst, the warning may

not function.

■

Warning performance of the tire

pressure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure

warning system will change in

accordance with driving conditions.

For this reason, the system may

give a warning even if the tire pres-

sure does not reach a low enough

level, or if the pressure is higher

than the pressure that was adjusted

to when the system was initialized.

■

Tire pressure warning system certification

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When replacing tires or wheels,
tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be
installed.
When new tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be
registered in the tire pressure
warning computer and the tire
pressure warning system must
be initialized. Have tire pressure
warning valves and transmitter
ID codes registered by your Toy-
ota dealer. (



P.482)

■

Replacing tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter is not

registered, the tire pressure warning

system will not work properly. After

driving for about 20 minutes, the tire

pressure warning light blinks for 1

minute and stays on to indicate a

system malfunction.

Installing tire pressure
warning valves and trans-
mitters (vehicles with a
tire pressure warning sys-
tem)

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires,

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and

tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer

as the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters may be

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

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The tire pressure warning
system must be initialized
in the following circum-
stances:



When rotating front and rear
tires which have different tire
inflation pressures.



When changing the tire size.



When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight.



When changing between two

registered wheel sets.

When the tire pressure warning
system is initialized, the current
tire inflation pressure is set as
the benchmark pressure.

■

How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system

1

Park the vehicle in a safe
place and turn the engine
switch off.

Initialization cannot be performed

while the vehicle is moving.

2

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level.
(



P.564)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Turn the engine switch to
ON.

4

Press

or

of the meter

control switch to select

.

5

Press

or

to select

“Vehicle Settings” and then

press and hold

.

6

Press

or

to select

“TPWS” and then press

.

7

Press

or

to select “Set

Pressure”. Then press and

hold

until the tire pres-

NOTICE

●

Make sure to install the tire

valve caps. If the tire valve caps

are not installed, water could

enter the tire pressure warning

valves and the tire pressure

warning valves could be bound.

●

When replacing tire valve caps,

do not use tire valve caps other

than those specified. The cap

may become stuck.

■

To avoid damage to the tire

pressure warning valves and

transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant is used, contact your Toyota

dealer or other qualified service

shop as soon as possible. Make

sure to replace the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter

when replacing the tire. (



P.480)

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system (if
equipped)

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sure warning light blinks 3
times.

■

Initialization procedure

●

Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation

pressure.

Also, make sure the tires are cold

before carrying out initialization or

tire inflation pressure adjustment.

●

If you have accidentally turned the

engine switch off during initializa-

tion, it is not necessary to press

the reset switch again as initializa-

tion will restart automatically when

the engine switch to ON for the

next time.

●

If initialization has accidentally

been started when it is not neces-

sary, adjust the tire inflation pres-

sure to the specified level when

the tires are cold, and then per-

form the initialization procedure

again.

■

When initialization of the tire

pressure warning system has

failed

Initialization can be completed in a

few minutes. However, in the follow-

ing cases, the settings have not

been recorded and the system will

not operate properly. If repeated

attempts to record tire inflation pres-

sure settings are unsuccessful,

have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

●

When attempting to start initializa-

tion, the tire pressure warning light

does not blink 3 times.

●

After driving for a certain period of

time since the initialization has

been completed, the warning light

comes on after blinking for 1 min-

ute.

The tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter is equipped with
a unique ID code. When replac-
ing a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, it is necessary
to register the ID code. Have the
ID code registered by your Toy-
ota dealer.

Your vehicle is equipped with
tire pressure warning system
with the function to have ID
codes registered for a second
wheel set, for example a winter
set, by Toyota dealer.
After registration of a second
wheel set, either of these two
wheel sets can be selected for
usage with the tire pressure
warning system.

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

Do not initialize the tire pressure

warning system without first

adjusting the tire inflation pres-

sure to the specified level. Other-

wise, the tire pressure warning

light may not come on even if the

tire inflation pressure is low, or it

may come on when the tire infla-

tion pressure is actually normal.

Registering ID codes

Selecting wheel set

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Operating conditions for
the function



This function will perform the
change of wheel set only if a
second wheel set has been
registered. If no second wheel
set has been registered, no
change will be made when
selecting this function in the
menu.



Only a change between both
registered wheel set is possi-
ble, mixing between these
wheel sets is not supported.

■

How to change between
wheel sets

1

Have the vehicle fitted with
the preferred wheel set.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switch to select

.

3

Press

or

to select

“Vehicle Settings” and then

press

.

4

Press

or

to select

“TPWS” and then press

.

5

Press

or

to select

“Change Wheel”. Then press

and hold

until the tire

pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.

6

Initialize the tire pressure
warning system. (



P.481)

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The recommended cold tire
inflation pressure and tire size
are displayed on the tire and
loading information label.
(



P.564)

Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

1

Remove the tire valve cap.

2

Press the tip of the tire pres-
sure gauge onto the tire
valve.

3

Read the pressure using the
gauge gradations.

4

If the tire inflation pressure is
not at the recommended
level, adjust the pressure.
If you add too much air, press
the center of the valve to
deflate.

5

After completing the tire infla-
tion pressure measurement
and adjustment, apply soapy
water to the valve and check
for leakage.

6

Put the tire valve cap back
on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least

once a month. Do not forget to

check the spare.

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation

pressure may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor

handling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating,

have it checked by your Toyota

dealer.

Tire inflation pressure

Checking the specified
tire inflation pressure

Inspection and adjust-
ment procedure

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Instructions for checking tire

inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are

cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for

at least 3 hours or has not been

driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5

km, you will get an accurate cold

tire inflation pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is

properly inflated based only on its

appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation

pressure to be higher after driving

as heat is generated in the tire. Do

not reduce tire inflation pressure

after driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity

weight.

Passengers and luggage weight

should be placed so that the vehi-

cle is balanced.

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to

save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly

inflated, the following conditions

may occur which could lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting

from overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire

and wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire

damage

●

Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road

hazards, expansion joints,

sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjust-

ing tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps

back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt

or moisture may get into the valve

and cause an air leak, resulting in

decreased tire inflation pressure.

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When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset

*

.

Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

Toyota does not recommend
using the following:



Wheels of different sizes or
types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been
straightened

■

When replacing wheels (vehi-

cles with a tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The wheels of your vehicle are

equipped with tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters that allow

the tire pressure warning system to

provide advance warning in the

event of a loss in tire inflation pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are

replaced, the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters must be

installed. (



P.480)

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should
be replaced. Otherwise, the
tire may separate from the
wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.

Wheel selection

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual,

as this may result in a loss of

handling control.

●

Never use an inner tube in a

leaking wheel which is designed

for a tubeless tire.

Doing so may result in an acci-

dent, causing death or serious

injury.

■

When installing the wheel

nuts

●

Be sure to install the wheel nuts

with the tapered ends facing

inward.(P.539) Installing the

nuts with the tapered ends fac-

ing outward can cause the

wheel to break and eventually

cause the wheel to come off

while driving, which could lead

to an accident resulting in death

or serious injury.

●

Never use oil or grease on the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the

wheel nuts to be excessively

tightened, leading to bolt or disc

wheel damage. In addition, the

oil or grease can cause the

wheel nuts to loosen and the

wheel may fall off, causing an

accident and resulting in death

or serious injury. Remove any

oil or grease from the wheel

bolts or wheel nuts.

■

Use of defective wheels pro-

hibited

Do not use cracked or deformed

wheels. Doing so could cause the

tire to leak air during driving, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

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

Use only Toyota wheel nuts
and wheel nut wrenches
designed for use with your
aluminum wheels.



When rotating, repairing or
changing your tires, check
that the wheel nuts are still
tight after driving 1000 miles
(1600 km).



Be careful not to damage the
aluminum wheels when using
tire chains.



Use only Toyota genuine bal-
ance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber ham-
mer when balancing your
wheels.

1

Turn the engine switch off.

2

Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper (if equipped).

3

Push in the glove box on the
vehicle’s outer side to discon-
nect the claws. Then pull out
the glove box and disconnect
the lower claws.

4

Unlock the filter cover ( ),
pull the filter cover out of the

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

(vehicles with a tire pressure

warning system)

●

Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and

transmitters, make sure to have

tires serviced by your Toyota

dealer or other qualified service

shop. In addition, make sure to

purchase your tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Toyota

wheels are used on your vehi-

cle.

Tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not work

properly with non-genuine

wheels.

Aluminum wheel precau-
tions (if equipped)

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter
must be changed regularly
to maintain air conditioning
efficiency.

Removing the air condi-
tioning filter

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claws ( ), and remove the
filter cover.

5

Remove the filter case.

6

Remove the air conditioning
filter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the

filter and the filter case should be

pointing up.

■

Checking interval

Replace the air conditioning filter

according to the maintenance

schedule. In dusty areas or areas

with heavy traffic flow, 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.

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.

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: If equipped

■

If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart key system (if

equipped) and wireless remote

control will not function properly.

●

The operational range will be

reduced.



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2032

■

Use a CR2032 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.



Vehicles without a smart key
system

1

Remove the key cover.

To prevent damage to the key,

cover the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with a rag.

2

Remove the battery cover.

If the battery cover is difficult to

remove, lift the edge to remove it.

3

Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.

Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key bat-

tery

*

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

Replacing the battery

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minal facing up.

4

Install the battery cover with
the tab facing up.

Push the entire edge of the battery

cover into the key.

5

Install the key cover.

Align the key cover with the key

and then press it straight into the

key.
Make sure that the key cover is

securely installed without any gaps

between it and the key.

6

Operate the

or

switch

and check that the doors can
be locked/unlocked.



Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem

1

Release 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.

3

Remove 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-

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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.

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 key. If a battery is

swallowed, 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 key and

stow the key in the place where

children cannot reach, and then

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a

battery or put a battery 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, break 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 cause the battery

to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other

component inside the remote

control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery

terminals.

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1

Turn 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.

NOTICE

■

When removing the battery

cover (vehicles without a

smart key system)

Do not forcibly remove the battery

cover, otherwise it may be dam-

aged.

If the battery cover is difficult to

remove, lift the edge to remove it.

Checking and 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

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

Under the driver’s side instru-
ment panel

Remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when
removing/installing the lid.

3

Remove the fuse with the
pullout tool.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.

4

Check if the fuse is blown.

Replace the blown fuse with a new

fuse of an appropriate amperage

rating. The amperage rating can be

found on the fuse box lid.



Type A

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type B

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type C

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

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

Type D

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type E

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

■

After a fuse is replaced

●

When installing the lid, make sure

that the tab is installed securely.

●

If the lights do not turn on even

after the fuse has been replaced,

a bulb may need replacement.

(



P.495)

●

If the replaced fuse blows again,

have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a cir-

cuit

The fuses are designed to blow, pro-

tecting the wiring harness from

damage.

■

When replacing light bulbs

Toyota recommends that you use

genuine Toyota products designed

for this vehicle.

Because certain bulbs are con-

nected to circuits designed to pre-

vent overload, non-genuine parts or

parts not designed for this vehicle

may be unusable.

WARNING

■

To prevent system break-

downs and vehicle fire

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the vehicle, and possibly a

fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher

amperage rating than that indi-

cated, or use any other object in

place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Toyota

fuse or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a

wire, even as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse

boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical over-

load determined and repaired by

your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

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Check the wattage of the light
bulb to be replaced. (



P.566)

■

Front

Front side marker lights
Front turn signal/parking
lights (vehicles without side
turn signal lights)

■

Rear

Back-up lights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker lights (bulb
type)

■

Bulbs that need to be
replaced by your Toyota
dealer



Headlights/daytime running
lights



Parking lights (vehicles with
side turn signal lights)



Front turn signal lights (vehi-
cles with side turn signal
lights)



LED accent lights (if
equipped)



Side turn signal lights (if
equipped)



Tail lights



Stop lights



Rear side marker lights (LED
type)



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights

Light bulbs

You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs yourself. The diffi-
culty level of replacement
varies depending on the
bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult
to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.

For more information about
replacing other light bulbs,
contact your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb
replacement

Bulb locations

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■

LED light bulbs

The lights other than the front turn

signal lights/parking lights (vehicles

without side turn signal lights), front

side marker lights, rear turn signal

lights, rear side marker lights (bulb

type) and back-up lights consist of a

number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs

burn out, take your vehicle to your

Toyota dealer to have the light

replaced.

■

Condensation build-up on the

inside of the lens

In certain situations, such as when

driving in the rain or when washing

the vehicle, condensation may form

on the inner side of the headlight

lens and other lights. As each light

has a ventilation hole, moist air may

enter. If the ambient temperature is

low, condensation may form tempo-

rarily, but it will dissipate as the

inside of the light is warmed up. As

the condensation is due to a phe-

nomenon similar to windows fogging

in the rain, it does not indicate a

malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more

information in the following situa-

tions:

●

Large drops of water have built up

on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the

headlight.

■

When replacing light bulbs



P.494

■

Front turn signal/parking
lights (vehicles without side
turn signal lights)

1

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.



Type A



Type B

2

Remove the light bulb.



Type A

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3

When installing, reverse the
steps listed.

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Front side marker lights

1

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

When installing, reverse the
steps listed.

■

Rear turn signal lights and
rear side marker lights
(vehicles with blub type
rear side marker lights)

1

Open the trunk lid.

2

Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the cover and the
light assembly and pry up the
cover to disengage the claws
(indicated by a dotted line).

To prevent scratching the vehicle,

wrap the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with a cloth, etc.

3

Pull the cover toward the rear
of the vehicle and remove the
cover.

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4

Remove the 2 screws and
then remove the light assem-
bly by pulling it straight back.

5

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights

6

Remove the light bulb.

Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights

7

When installing the light bulb,
install it by conducting steps

6

and

5

with the directions

reversed.

8

Install the light assembly and
then install the 2 screws.

Align the guide

and pin

on

the light assembly with the mount-

ing when installing it.

9

Install the cover.

■

Rear turn signal lights
(vehicles with LED type rear
side marker lights)

1

Open the trunk lid.

2

Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the cover and the
light assembly and pry up the
cover to disengage the claws
(indicated by a dotted line).

To prevent scratching the vehicle,

wrap the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with a cloth, etc.

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3

Pull the cover toward the rear
of the vehicle and remove the
cover.

4

Remove the 2 screws and
then remove the light assem-
bly by pulling it straight back.

5

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

6

Remove the light bulb.

7

When installing the light bulb,
install it by conducting steps

6

and

5

with the directions

reversed.

8

Install the light assembly and
then install the 2 screws.

Align the guide

and pin

on

the light assembly with the mount-

ing when installing it.

9

Install the cover.

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Back-up lights

1

Open the trunk lid, remove
the clips, and pull back the
cover.

2

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.

3

Remove the light bulb.

4

When installing, reverse the
steps listed.

WARNING

■

Replacing light bulbs

●

Turn off the lights. Do not

attempt to replace the bulb

immediately after turning off the

lights. The bulbs become very

hot and may cause burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion

of the light bulb with bare

hands. When it is unavoidable

to hold the glass portion, use

and hold with a clean dry cloth

to avoid getting moisture and

oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb

is scratched or dropped, it may

blow out or crack.

●

Fully install light bulbs and any

parts used to secure them. Fail-

ure to do so may result in heat

damage, fire, or water entering

the light unit. This may damage

the lights or cause condensa-

tion to build up on the lens.

■

To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated

and locked.

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Emergency flashers .

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If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency

. . . . . . . . ..

502

If the vehicle is trapped in

rising water. . . .

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If your vehicle needs to be

towed. . . . . . .

505

If you think something is

wrong . . . . . .

509

Fuel pump shut off system

. . . . . . . . ..

510

If a warning light turns on or

a warning buzzer sounds

. . . . . . . . ..

511

If a warning message is dis-

played. . . . . .

521

If you have a flat tire (vehi-

cles without spare tire)

. . . . . . . . ..

523

If you have a flat tire (vehi-

cles with a spare tire)

. . . . . . . . ..

534

If the engine will not start

. . . . . . . . ..

542

If you lose your keys ...

544

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ..

544

If the vehicle battery is dis-

charged . . . . . .

546

If your vehicle overheats

. . . . . . . . ..

550

If the vehicle becomes stuck

. . . . . . . . ..

553

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Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.

■

Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are

used for a long time while the

engine is not operating, the bat-

tery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy

(inflate) or in the event of a strong

rear impact, the emergency flash-

ers will turn on automatically.

The emergency flashers will turn

off automatically after operating

for approximately 20 minutes. To

manually turn the emergency

flashers off, press the switch

twice.

(The emergency flashers may not

turn on automatically depending

on the force of the impact and

conditions of the collision.)

1

Steadily step on the brake
pedal with both feet and
firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal

repeatedly as this will increase the

effort required to slow the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.

4

Stop the engine.



If the shift lever cannot be
shifted to N

3

Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as
possible.

4

Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the engine by

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped on the road due to
a breakdown, etc.

Operating instructions

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an emer-

gency

Only in an emergency, such
as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the
normal way, stop the vehicle
using the following proce-
dure:

Stopping the vehicle

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ACC.

4

Vehicles with a smart key
system: To stop the engine,
press and hold the engine
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe
place by the road.

WARNING

■

If the engine has to be turned

off while driving

●

Power assist for the brakes and

steering wheel will be lost, mak-

ing the brake pedal harder to

depress and the steering wheel

heavier to turn. Decelerate as

much as possible before turning

off the engine.

●

Vehicles without a smart key

system: Never attempt to

remove the key, as doing so will

lock the steering wheel.

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Remove the seat belt first.



If the door can be opened,
open the door and exit the
vehicle.



If the door can not be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and exit
the vehicle through the win-
dow.



If the window can not be
opened using the power win-
dow switch, remain calm, wait
until the water level inside the
vehicle rises to the point that
the water pressure inside of
the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehi-
cle, and then open the door
and exit the vehicle.

If the vehicle is

trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is
submerged in water, remain
calm and perform the fol-
lowing.

WARNING

■

Using an emergency hammer

*

for emergency escape

The front side windows and rear

side windows, as well as the rear

window can be shattered with an
emergency hammer

*

used for

emergency escape. However, an
emergency hammer

*

can not

shatter the windshield as it is lam-

inated glass.

*

: Contact your Toyota dealer or

aftermarket accessory manu-
facturer for further information
about an emergency hammer.

■

Escaping the vehicle from the

window

There are cases where escaping

the vehicle from the window is not

possible due to seating position,

passenger body type, etc.

When using an emergency ham-

mer, consider your seat location

and the size of the window open-

ing to ensure that the opening is

accessible and large enough to

escape.

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If your vehicle needs

to be towed

If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your Toy-
ota dealer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.

Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle

Be sure to transport the vehicle

with the front wheels raised or

with all four wheels raised off the

ground. If the vehicle is towed

with the front wheels contacting

the ground, the drivetrain and

related parts may be damaged.

■

While towing

●

When towing using cables or

chains, avoid sudden starts, etc.

which place excessive stress on

the towing eyelets, cables or

chains. The towing eyelets,

cables or chains may become

damaged, broken debris may hit

people, and cause serious dam-

age.

●

Do not turn the engine switch

off.

There is a possibility that the

steering wheel is locked and

cannot be operated.

■

Installing towing eyelets to

the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelets are

installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing

eyelets may come loose during

towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

vehicle when towing using a

wheel-lift type truck

●

Vehicles without a smart key

system: Do not tow the vehicle

from the rear when the engine

switch is off or the key is

removed. The steering lock

mechanism is not strong

enough to hold the front wheels

straight.

●

Vehicles with a smart key sys-

tem: Do not tow the vehicle from

the rear when the engine switch

is off. The steering lock mecha-

nism is not strong enough to

hold the front wheels straight.

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The following may indicate a
problem with your transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service
before towing.



The engine is running but the
vehicle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.



From the front

Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with electric parking
brake: Turn automatic mode off.
(



P.182)



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

NOTICE

●

When raising the vehicle,

ensure adequate ground clear-

ance for towing at the opposite

end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the

vehicle could be damaged while

being towed.

■

To prevent damage to the

vehicle when towing with a

sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck,

either from the front or rear.

■

To prevent damage to the

vehicle during emergency

towing

Do not secure cables or chains to

the suspension components.

Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers
before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift
type truck

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When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire
strapping belts. Refer to the
owner's manual of the flat-bed
truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and
turn the engine switch off.

If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using
cables or chains secured to the
emergency towing eyelets. This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for at most
50 miles (80 km) at under 18
mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,

axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
For vehicles with a continuously
variable transmission, only the
front towing eyelets may be
used.

To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eye-
let must be installed to your
vehicle. Install the towing eyelet
using the following procedure.

1

Take out the wheel nut
wrench(if equipped) and tow-
ing eyelet. (



P.525, 535)

2

Remove the eyelet cover
using a flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a

rag between the screwdriver and

the vehicle body as shown in the

illustration.



1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE)
engine

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck

to prevent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing (vehi-
cles with a towing eyelet)

Emergency towing proce-
dure (vehicles with a tow-
ing eyelet)

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2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS)
engine

3

Insert the towing eyelet into
the hole and tighten partially
by hand.

4

Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut
wrench (if equipped) or hard
metal bar.

5

Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehi-

cle body.

6

Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the

engine switch to ON.

7

Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Vehicles with electric parking
brake: Turn automatic mode
off. (



P.182)

Continuously variable trans-
mission: When the shift lever
cannot be shifted:



P.171

■

While towing (vehicles with a

towing eyelet)

If the engine is not running, the

power assist for the brakes and

steering will not function, making

steering and braking more difficult.

■

Wheel nut wrench (vehicles

with a towing eyelet)

Vehicle without wheel nut wrench:

Wheel nut wrench can be pur-

chased at your Toyota dealer.
Vehicle with wheel nut wrench:

Wheel nut wrench is installed in

trunk. (



P.535)

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear



Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually
points higher than normal.



Changes in exhaust sound



Excessive tire squeal when
cornering



Strange noises related to the
suspension system



Pinging or other noises
related to the engine



Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one

side when braking



Vehicle pulls heavily to one
side when driving on a level
road



Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

If you think something

is wrong

If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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Follow the procedure below to
restart the engine after the sys-
tem is activated.

1

Turn the engine switch to
ACC or OFF.

2

Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off

system

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.

Restarting 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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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light

■

High coolant temperature warning light

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer

sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction
in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Red)

(Canada)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is exces-
sively high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.550)

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Charging system warning light

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

■

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The electronic continuously variable transmission control
system (if equipped)



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system;



The front passenger occupant classification system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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ABS warning light

■

Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control
warning light

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:



The Brake Override System; or



The Drive-Start Control (if equipped)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Indicates that the shift position was changed and
Drive-Start Control (if equipped) was operated while
depressing the accelerator pedal.



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System
is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.

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Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)

*

*

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Red)

or

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2 gal. (7.5 L,
1.6 Imp. gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat
belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

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Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)

*

*

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear pas-
senger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after the
seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

LTA indicator/LDA indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(if equipped)

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1
minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes



Flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.518)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) or
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (



P.220, 228)

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RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PCS warning light

■

Slip indicator

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is
covered with dirt, etc. (



P.255)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (



P.259)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes or illu-

minates)

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Colli-
sion System).



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

If a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily
unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (



P.201)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.



P.210

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC system;



The TRAC system; or



The hill-start assist control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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Parking brake indicator

■

Brake hold operated indicator

■

iMT 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 not detect a pas-

senger, and the warning light may

not operate properly.

■

Operation of rear passengers’

seat belt reminder lights

●

The rear passengers’ seat belt

reminder lights will illuminate for

approximately 60 seconds after

either rear door has been opened

and closed.

●

If any rear seat belt is fastened

and then unfastened, the corre-

sponding light for that seat will illu-

minate continuously. If either rear

door is opened and closed while a

rear passengers’ seat belt light is

illuminated, it will turn off approxi-

mately 60 seconds after the door

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

or

(Flashes)
(Canada)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released



Operate the parking brake once again.

This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released,
the system is operating normally.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

(if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the iMT



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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is closed.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors

the airbag sensor assembly, front

impact sensors, side impact sensors

(front door), side impact sensors

(front), side impact sensors (rear),

driver’s seat position sensor,

driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front

passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors), “AIR

BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG

OFF” indicator light, seat belt pre-

tensioners, airbags, interconnecting

wiring and power sources. (



P.32)

■

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 (vehicles with a

tire pressure warning system)

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is

punctured.
If a tire is punctured:



P.523, 534

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the engine switch off then turn

it to ON. Check if the tire pressure

warning light comes 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 pressure 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.481)

■

The tire pressure warning light

may come on due to natural

causes (vehicles with a tire

pressure warning system)

The tire pressure warning light may

come on due to natural causes such

as natural air leaks and tire inflation

pressure changes caused by tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the

tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a

spare tire (vehicles with a tire

pressure warning system)

Vehicles with a compact spare tire:

The compact spare tire is not

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter. If a tire

goes flat, the tire pressure warning

light will not turn off even though the

flat tire has been replaced with the

spare tire. Replace the spare tire

with the repaired tire and adjust the

tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-

sure warning light will go off after a

few minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pres-

sure warning system may not

function properly (vehicles with

a tire pressure warning system)



P.478

WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake

system warning lights remain

on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place

immediately and contact your Toy-

ota dealer.

The vehicle will become

extremely unstable during brak-

ing, and the ABS system may fail,

which could cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■

When the electric power

steering system warning light

comes on

When the light comes on yellow,

the assist to the power steering is

restricted. When the light comes

on red, the assist to the power

steering is lost and handling oper-

ations of the steering wheel

become extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations

are heavier than usual, grip the

steering wheel firmly and operate

it using more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning

light comes on (vehicles with

a tire pressure warning sys-

tem)

Be sure to observe the following

precautions.

Failure to do so could cause a

loss of vehicle control and result

in death or serious injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe place

as soon as possible. Adjust the

tire inflation pressure immedi-

ately.

●

Vehicles with a compact spare

tire: If the tire pressure warning

light comes on even after tire

inflation pressure adjustment, it

is probable that you have a flat

tire. Check the tires. If a tire is

flat, change it with the spare tire

and have the flat tire repaired by

the nearest Toyota dealer.

●

Vehicles with emergency tire

puncture repair kit: If the tire

pressure warning light comes

on even after tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment, it is probable

that you have a flat tire. Check

the tires. If a tire is flat, repair

the flat tire by using emergency

tire puncture repair kit.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and

braking.

If the vehicle tires deteriorate,

you could lose control of the

steering wheel or the brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air

leakage should occur (vehi-

cles with a tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The tire pressure warning system

may not activate immediately.

■

Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire

inflation pressure label (tire and

load information label). (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size

than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load infor-

mation label], you should deter-

mine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS-tire pressure warning sys-

tem) that illuminates a low tire

pressure telltale (tire pressure

warning light) when one or more

of your tires is significantly

under-inflated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale (tire

pressure warning light) illumi-

nates, you should stop and check

your tires as soon as possible,

and inflate them to the proper

pressure. Driving on a signifi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes

the tire to overheat and can lead

to tire failure. Under-inflation also

reduces fuel efficiency and tire

tread life, and may affect the vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping ability.

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WARNING

Please note that the TPMS (tire

pressure warning system) is not a

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s

responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-infla-

tion has not reached the level to

trigger illumination of the TPMS

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly.

The TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pres-

sure telltale (tire pressure warning

light). When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash

for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will con-

tinue upon subsequent vehicle

start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tion exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the sys-

tem may not be able to detect or

signal low tire pressure as

intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-

tem) malfunctions may occur for a

variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or

alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS

(tire pressure warning system)

from functioning properly. Always

check the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow

the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) to continue to function

properly.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure

warning system operates

properly (vehicles with a tire

pressure warning system)

Do not install tires with different

specifications or makers, as the

tire pressure warning system may

not operate properly.

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Warning messages

The warning messages explained

below may differ from the actual

messages according to operation

conditions and vehicle specifica-

tions.

■

Warning buzzer

A buzzer may sound when a mes-

sage is displayed.

The buzzer may not be audible if the

vehicle is in a noisy location or if the

audio system volume is high.

■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level is low. Check

the level of the engine oil, and add if

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 than 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 recharge 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

●

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting Sys-

tem) (if equipped)

●

The automatic headlight leveling

system (if equipped)

●

Automatic High Beam

■

If a message that indicates the

malfunction of front camera is

displayed

The following systems may be sus-

pended until the problem shown in

the message is resolved. (



P.201,

511)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision system)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if

equipped)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

If a warning message

is displayed

The multi-information dis-
play shows warnings for
system malfunctions and
incorrectly performed oper-
ations, and messages that
indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is
displayed, perform the
appropriate corrective
action for the message.

If a warning message is dis-
played again after the
appropriate actions have
been performed, contact
your Toyota dealer.

Additionally, if a warning
light comes on or flashes at
the same time that a warn-
ing message is displayed,
take the appropriate correc-
tive action for the warning
light. (



P.511)

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steering control) (if equipped)

●

Automatic High Beam

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if

equipped)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range (if equipped)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control (if

equipped)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control

Unavailable See Owner's Man-

ual” is displayed

The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range system or

dynamic radar cruise control system

is suspended temporarily or until the

problem shown in the message is

resolved. (causes and coping meth-

ods:



P.201)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control

Unavailable” is displayed

The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range system or

dynamic radar cruise control system

cannot be used temporarily. Use the

system when it becomes available

again.

■

If “Maintenance Required

Soon” is displayed

Indicates that all maintenance

according to the driven distance on
the maintenance schedule

*

should

be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500

miles (7200 km) after the message

has been reset. If necessary, per-

form maintenance. Please reset the

message after the maintenance is

performed. (



P.458)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

Maintenance” or “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” for the mainte-
nance interval applicable to your
vehicle.

■

If “Maintenance Required Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed

Indicates that all maintenance is

required to correspond to the driven

distance on the maintenance sched-
ule

*

.

Comes on approximately 5000

miles (8000 km) after the message

has been reset. (The indicator will

not work properly unless the mes-

sage has been reset.) Perform the

necessary maintenance. Please

reset the message after the mainte-

nance is performed. (



P.458)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

Maintenance” or “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” for the mainte-
nance interval applicable to your
vehicle.

■

If a message that indicates the

need for visiting your Toyota

dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the

multi-information display is malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the

need for referring to Owner’s

Manual is displayed

●

If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is

displayed, follow the instructions

accordingly. (



P.550)

●

If the following message is dis-

played on the multi-information

display, it may indicate a malfunc-

tion. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

• “Smart Key System Malfunction”

●

If any of the following messages

are displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display, it may indicate a

malfunction. Immediately stop the

vehicle and contact your Toyota

dealer.

• “Braking Power Low”

• “Charging System Malfunction”

• “Oil Pressure Low”

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Stop the vehicle in a safe
place on a hard, flat surface.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift lever to P (con-

NOTICE

■

If “High Power Consumption

Partial Limit on AC/Heater

Operation” is displayed fre-

quently

There is a possible malfunction

relating to the charging system or

the battery may be deteriorating.

Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles without

spare tire)

Your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tire, but instead
is equipped with an emer-
gency tire puncture repair
kit.

A puncture caused by a nail
or screw passing through
the tire tread can be
repaired temporarily using
the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. (The kit contains a
bottle of sealant. The seal-
ant can be used only once
to temporarily repair one
tire without removing the
nail or screw from the tire.)
After temporarily repairing
the tire with the kit, have the
tire repaired or replaced by
your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat

tire.

Driving even a short distance with

a flat tire can damage the tire and

the wheel beyond repair, which

could result in an accident.

Before repairing the tire

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tinuously variable transmis-
sion) or N (manual
transmission).



Stop the engine.



Turn on the emergency flash-
ers.



Check the degree of the tire
damage.

A tire should only be repaired
with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit if the damage is
caused by a nail or screw pass-
ing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or

screw from the tire. Removing
the object may widen the
opening and make emer-
gency repair with the repair kit
impossible.

• To avoid sealant leakage,

move the vehicle until the
area of the puncture, if
known, is positioned at the
top of the tire.

■

A flat tire that cannot be

repaired with the emergency

tire puncture repair kit

In the following cases, the tire can-

not be repaired with the emergency

tire puncture repair kit. Contact your

Toyota dealer.

●

When the tire is damaged due to

driving without sufficient air pres-

sure

●

When there are any cracks or

damage at any location on the

tire, such as on the side wall,

except the tread

●

When the tire is visibly separated

from the wheel

●

When the cut or damage to the

tread is 0.16 in. (4 mm) long or

more

●

When the wheel is damaged

●

When 2 or more tires have been

punctured

●

When 2 or more sharp objects

such as nails or screws have

passed through the tread on a sin-

gle tire

●

When the sealant has expired