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

464

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

■

Front side marker lights

To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the screws and
fender liner clip, and remove
the fender liner.

Turn the steering wheel to the
left when replacing the right side
light bulb, and turn the steering
wheel to the right when replac-
ing the left side light bulb.

Open the fender liner and
turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

1

2

465

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

6

Mai
ntenan

ce and care

Remove the light bulb.

Reinstall the fender liner and
install the screws and clip.

3

4

466

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

■

Front fog lights-bulb type (if equipped)

To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the screws and
fender liner clip, and remove
the fender liner.

Turn the steering wheel to the
left when replacing the right side
light bulb, and turn the steering
wheel to the right when replac-
ing the left side light bulb.

Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.

Turn the bulb counterclock-
wise.

1

2

3

467

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

6

Mai
ntenan

ce and care

Set the new light bulb.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.

Install the connector.

Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights, on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.

Reinstall the fender liner and
install the screws and clip.

4

5

6

468

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

■

Stop/tail and rear side marker lights, back-up lights and rear
turn signal lights

Remove the bolts and rear
combination assembly.

Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.

Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Stop/tail and rear side
marker light

Remove the light bulb.

Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Stop/tail and rear side
marker light

1

2

1

2

3

3

1

2

3

469

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

6

Mai
ntenan

ce and care

■

License plate lights

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

1

2

470

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

■

High mounted stoplight and cargo lamps

Remove the screws and
cover.

Remove the light bulb.

High mounted stoplight
Cargo lamps

When reinstalling the outer lens,
confirm that the packing is prop-
erly seated in the groove on the
housing.

■

Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.

●

Daytime running lights/parking lights (LED type)

●

Side turn signal lights (if equipped)

●

Outer foot lights (if equipped)

1

Packing

2

1

2

471

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

6

Mai
ntenan

ce and care

■

When installing the rubber cover of the headlight

Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.

■

When replacing the light bulbs

Confirm that they are properly engaged with the bulb base and that there is
no light leakage.

■

LED Lights

The headlights (LED type), front fog lights (LED type), parking lights (LED
type), daytime running light and side turn signal 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

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the
following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.

1

2

472

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

●

Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the bulb, bulb base, electrical wir-
ing, or subcomponents.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury.

■

To prevent damage or fire

●

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

473

7

When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers . . .. 474
If your vehicle has to

be stopped in
an emergency . . . . . 475

If the vehicle is trapped

in rising water. . . . .. 477

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to

be towed . . . . . . . 478

If you think something is

wrong . . . . . . . .. 483

Fuel pump shut off

system . . . . . . . 484

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer
sounds . . . . . . . 485

If a warning message is

displayed. . . . . . . 493

If you have a flat tire. . .. 506
If the engine will not

start. . . . . . . . . 521

If the electronic key

does not operate
properly (vehicles with
a smart key system). . 523

If the vehicle battery is

discharged . . . . . .. 525

If your vehicle overheats ... 529
If the vehicle becomes

stuck . . . . . . . ... 532

474

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers

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 battery may discharge.

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

475

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

7-1. Essential information

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

emergency

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.

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.



If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the engine by
turning the engine switch to
ACC.

Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: To stop the engine, press
and hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:

1

2

3

4

3

4

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more

4

5

476

7-1. Essential information

WARNING

■

If the engine has to be turned off while driving

●

Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making 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.

477

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

7-1. Essential information

If the vehicle is trapped in rising water

●

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 window.

●

If the window can not be opened using the power window 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 vehicle, and then open the door and exit the
vehicle.

In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and
perform the following.

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 manufacturer 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 possi-
ble due to seating position, passenger body type, etc.
When using an emergency hammer, consider your seat location and the
size of the window opening to ensure that the opening is accessible and
large enough to escape.

478

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
(



P. 478, 480)

If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle

2WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or an
accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.

479

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

WARNING

■

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 eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.

●

Do not turn the engine switch to OFF.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.

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 in 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 system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without 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.

480

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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 abnormal sound.



From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. Release the parking
brake.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

481

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

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 transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine switch to 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 hooks. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30km/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.

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

482

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Securely attach cables or chains to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to ON.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in “2WD”.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted. (



P. 229)

■

While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, marking steering and braking more difficult.

Emergency towing procedure

1



Type A



Type B

2

3

4

483

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you think something is wrong

●

Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

●

Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

●

Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.

●

Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal

●

Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than normal

●

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning message is dis-
played

●

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 misses, 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 notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

484

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Fuel pump shut off system

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.

Turn the engine switch to ACC or OFF.
Restart the engine.

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops supply of fuel to the engine.

NOTICE

■

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

1

2

485

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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.

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system



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

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



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

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

SRS warning light

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.

486

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Low fuel level warning light



Standard fuel tank

Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal. (15.0 L,
3.3 Imp.gal.) or less



Large fuel tank

Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.8 gal. (14.4 L,
3.2 lmp.gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

*

1

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.

Master warning light

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.



P. 493

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Parking brake warning light (warning buzzer)

*

2

Indicates that the parking brake is engaged.



Release the parking brake.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

487

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Tire pressure warning light

When the light comes on:

Low tire inflation pressure such as

• Natural causes (



P. 490)

• Flat tire (



P. 506)



Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified

level.

The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case

the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation

pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by

your Toyota dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.



Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system;
• The TRAC system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The AUTO LSD system.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

The light will flash when any of the above systems other
than the hill-start assist control are operating.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

488

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

*

1

: Driver’s seat belt 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 the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), the buzzer sounds. If the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain
period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt 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.

*

2

: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately
3 mph (5 km/h) or more.

PCS warning light (If equipped)

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

When 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. 258, 493)

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



P. 271

(Yellow)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator (If equipped)

The indicator comes on and a warning message is dis-
played to indicate that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system is not available temporarily or has detected a mal-
function.



P. 493

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

489

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat
belt pretensioners assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (



P. 42)

■

Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion 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 passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.

■

When the tire pressure warning light comes on

Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-

ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure

warning light.

490

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes

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 several minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a spare tire

The temporary spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning

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 temporary

spare tire. Replace the temporary spare tire with the repaired tire and

adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off

after several minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function

properly



P. 432

■

If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking

for 1 minute

If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1

minute when the engine switch is turned to ON, have it checked by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.

491

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

■

If the tire pressure warning light comes on

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 infla-
tion pressure immediately.

●

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.

●

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

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 recommended by the

vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-

ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine

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 system) 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 significantly 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 vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

492

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-

stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to

maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached

the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire

pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn-

ing system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not

operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator is combined with the low tire pressure 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 continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups

as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-

minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-

sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-

ety 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 pres-

sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-

nate 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

Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire

pressure warning system may not operate properly.

493

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning message is displayed

Master warning light

The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.

Multi-information display

If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:

1

2

Warning message and warning buzzer list

Warning message

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;

or

• The pre-collision braking function is operating

A buzzer also sounds.



Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.

(If equipped)

Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)

A buzzer also sounds.



Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.

(Flashes)

Indicates that the engine was stopped with the
shift lever not in P.

A buzzer also sounds.



Shift the shift lever to P.

BRAKE!

Engine Stopped

Shift Into P

494

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

(Flashes)

Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing.

A buzzer also sounds.



Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the
shoulder of a road.

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high

A buzzer also sounds.



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist

The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
hood is not fully closed

The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph

(5 km/h),

flashes and a buzzer

sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
yet fully closed.



Make sure that all the doors and the hood
are closed.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Engine Stopped

Stop In a Safe Place

Engine Coolant

Temp High

Stop in a Safe Place

See Owner’s Manual

CHECK

TRANSMISSION

SYSTEM

Parking Assist

Malfunction

Blind Spot Monitor

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

495

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is to high

A buzzer also sounds.



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the light goes off.
If the light goes off, you may start the vehi-
cle again. If the light does not go off, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph

(5 km/h),

flashes and a buzzer

sounds to indicate that the parking brake is
still engaged.



Release the parking brake.

Indicates that the washer fluid level is low



Add washer fluid.

(If equipped)

Indicates that intuitive parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice



Clean the sensor.

(If equipped)

Indicates that the Blind Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice

A buzzer also sounds.



Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.



Standard fuel tank

Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.
(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less



Large fuel tank

Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.8 gal.
(14.4 L, 3.2 lmp.gal.) or less

A buzzer also sounds.



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning message

Details/Actions

High Transmission

Fluid Temp

See Owner’s Manual

Release

Parking Brake

(U.S.A)

(Canada)

Windshield

Washer Fluid

Low

Clean Parking Assist

Sensor

Blind Spot

Monitor

Unavailable

Fuel Low

496

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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, perform maintenance.

Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule

*

.

Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
message has been reset.)



Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. (



P. 407)

Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warn-
ing system.

The tire pressure warning light comes on after
flashing for 1 minute.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem.

• Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-

vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.

• A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
System.

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals
are being depressed simultaneously, and the
Brake Override System is operating. (



P. 185)



Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Maintenance

Required Soon

Maintenance

Required

Visit Your Dealer

Tire Pressure Warning System

Malfunction, Visit Your Dealer

(Flashes

and then

remains on)

Cruise Control

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

Brake Override

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

Accelerator and

Brake Pedals

Pressed

Simultaneously

497

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision
System).

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert).

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

(If equipped)

Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system cannot be used as the vehicle speed is
lower than approximately 32 mph (50 km/h).



Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.

(If equipped)

Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
cannot be used due to the vehicle speed being
too high.



Slow down.

Indicates a malfunction in the SRS airbag sys-
tem.

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

Indicates the following:

• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
A buzzer also sounds.



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Pre-Collision System

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

LDA

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

(Yellow)

LDA

Unavailable

Below Approx.

32MPH

LDA

Unavailable

at Current Speed

SRS Airbag System

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

Check Brake System

498

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

(If equipped)

Indicates that radar cruise control sensor is dirty
or covered with ice.

A buzzer also sounds.



Clean the sensor.

(If equipped)

Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system cannot be used temporarily due to bad
weather

A buzzer also sounds.



Use the dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem when it becomes available again.

(If equipped)

Indicates that the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
sensors or the surrounding area on the bumper is
dirty or covered with ice (if equipped)

A buzzer also sounds.



Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.

(If equipped)

The operation conditions of the front camera
(temperature, etc.) are not met.



When the operation conditions of the front
camera (temperature, etc.) are met, the fol-
lowing systems will become available.
(



P. 258, 485)

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam

(If equipped)

Indicates that dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow,
etc., are present on the windshield in front of the
front camera. The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in the message
is resolved.

(



P. 258, 485)

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam



Tum the system off, remove any dirt, rain,
condensation, ice, snow, etc., from the
windshield, and then turn the system back
on.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Radar Cruise

Control

Unavailable

Clean Sensor

Radar Cruise

Control

Unavailable

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Unavailable

Front Camera

Unavailable

(Yellow)

Front Camera

Unavailable

See Owner’s Manual

(Yellow)

499

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-start control.

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates that the shift position was changed and
Drive-Start Control was operated while depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

(Flashes)

Indicates that the headlight switch is left on (with
the key removed and the driver’s door opened)

A buzzer also sounds.



Turn the lights off.

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The LED headlight system (if equipped).

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High
Beam system.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low.



Check the tire inflation pressure, and
adjust to the appropriate level.

(If equipped)

Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.



Turn the high beam on and press the Auto-
matic High Beam switch again.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Drive-Start

Control

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

Release

Accelerator

Turn Lights Off

Headlight System

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

Headlight System

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

Tire Pressure Low

Check Tire

Auto High Beam Ready

Turn ON High Beam to

Activate

500

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

(If equipped)

Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped.



Turn the VSC on. (



P. 323)

(If equipped)

Indicates that the pre-collision system is tempo-
rarily unavailable.



Please wait until the system returns. If the
message does not disappear, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

(If equipped)

Indicates that the pre-collision system sensor is
dirty, covered with ice, etc.



Remove any dirt, ice, etc.

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

A buzzer also sounds.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

Indicates that the VSC ECU or G sensor is not
communicating with trailer brake control system.
Indicates a malfunction in the VSC system.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Warning message

Details/Actions

VSC Turned Off

Pre-Collision Brake

System

Unavailable

Pre-Collision System

Unavailable

Pre-Collision System

Unavailable

Clean Sensor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer

Trailer Brake Error.

If Towing,

Come to a Safe Stop

with Manual Controls.

Contact dealer.

501

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■

Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)

In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:

●

When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or
the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle

●

When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed

●

Immediately after cruise control speed is set

●

At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function

properly



P. 432

Indicates that an internal switch failure of trailer
brake control system, an over current detected by
trailer brake control system.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates that an internal microprocessor error,
output circuit to trailer brakes unintended current,
or manual brake output slider is stuck or broken



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Indicates that the output circuit has reverse volt-
age, or the internal trailer brake control system
temperature is too high.



Check trailer wiring issue, check trailer
connection. If there is still a problem, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning message

Details/Actions

Trailer Brake Error.

If Towing,

Come to a Safe Stop

Contact dealer.

Trailer Wiring,

Type, or Connection

fault.

See Owner’s manual.

502

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.

Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart key system)

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Contin-
uous



The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the engine switch was
not turned off.



Shift the shift lever to P.

Contin-
uous

Contin-
uous

The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle, the shift lever was not in P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.



Shift the shift lever to P.



Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.

Once

3 times

The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle, the shift lever was in P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.



Turn the engine switch
off.



Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.

The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door
was opened and closed while
the engine switch was in a
mode other than off.



Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.

Shift into P Position

(Flashes)

Shift into P Position

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

503

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Once

Contin-
uous

An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off when the shift lever was in
P.



Turn the engine switch
off and lock the doors
again.

Once



The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the engine.



Start the engine with the
electronic key present.

9 times



An attempt was made to drive
when the electronic key was
not inside the vehicle.



Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.



Contin-
uous

An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic
key was still inside the vehicle.



Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle and
lock the doors again.

Once

Contin-
uous

An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside
lock button into the lock posi-
tion, then closing the door with
the electronic key still inside
the vehicle.



Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle and
lock the doors again.

Once



The electronic key has a low
battery.



Replace the electronic
key battery. (



P. 451)

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Turn Power OFF

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

Key Not Detected

(Flashes)

Key Detected

in Vehicle

(Flashes)

Key Detected

in Vehicle

(Flashes)

Key Battery Low

504

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Once



The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.



Press the engine switch
while

depressing

the

brake pedal and moving
the steering wheel left
and right.

Once



• When the doors were

unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.

• The electronic key could not

be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.



Touch the electronic key
to the engine switch
while

depressing

the

brake pedal.

Once



Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off,

the doors were unlocked
and then the driver’s door
was opened and closed

• The engine switch was

turned to ACC without start-
ing the engine



Press the engine switch
while

depressing

the

brake pedal.

Once



The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.



Shift the shift lever to P.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Steering Lock

ON

(Flashes)

Engine Start:

Press Brake Pedal,

Touch Engine Switch

with Key

Engine Start:

Press Brake Pedal

and

Push Engine Switch

Shift into P Position

(Flashes)

505

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

■

Warning buzzer



P. 490

Once



After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than
P, the shift lever has been
shifted to P.



Turn the engine switch
off.

Once



During a engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not func-
tioning properly (



P. 523), the

engine switch was touched
with the electronic key.



Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.

Interior

buzzer

Exterior

buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Turn Power OFF

(Flashes)

Engine Start:

Press Brake Pedal,

Touch Engine Switch

with Key

(Flashes)

506

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a flat tire

●

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

●

Set the parking brake.

●

Shift the shift lever to P.

●

Stop the engine.

●

Turn on the emergency flashers. (



P. 474)

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires:



P. 426

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 jacking up the vehicle

507

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

■

Spare tire

■

Jack and tools

Jack
Tool bag

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

1

2



Double Cab models without
storage box



Double Cab models with stor-
age box



CrewMax models

508

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions.

Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off

the jack, leading to death or serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●

Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat

tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for

replacing tires on this vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported

by the jack.

●

Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-

ported by the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to

replace the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

●

When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the

vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

■

Using the jack handle

Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the

extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

509

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Pull up the lever and raise the
bottom cushion up.

On vehicles with storage box,
turn the knob to the “OPEN”
direction and remove the lid.

On vehicles with storage box,
remove the jack cover panel.

Unhook the rubber band and
take out the jack.

For loosening
For tightening

Taking out the jack and tool bag (Double Cab models)

1

2

3

4

1

2

510

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Unhook the rubber band and
remove the tool bag.

Pull the lever and raise the bot-
tom cushion up.

Unhook the rubber band and
take out the jack.

For loosening
For tightening

Unhook the rubber band and
remove the tool bag.

5

Taking out the jack and tool bag (CrewMax models)

1

2

1

2

3

511

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Assemble the jack handle
extension as shown.

Insert the end of the jack han-
dle extension into the lowering
screw and turn it counterclock-
wise.

After the tire is lowered com-
pletely to the ground, remove
the holding bracket.

Taking out the spare tire

1

2

3

512

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Chock the tires.

On some models, remove the
wheel ornament using the
wheel nut wrench as shown.

To protect the wheel and wheel

ornament, place a rag between

the wrench and the wheel orna-

ment, as shown in the illustration.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

Replacing a flat tire

1

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Front

Left-hand side

Behind the rear right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

Behind the rear left-hand side tire

Rear

Left-hand side

In front of the front right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

In front of the front left-hand side tire

2

3

513

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Assemble the jack handle
extension as shown.

Position the jack at the correct
jack point as shown.

Front
Rear

Make sure the jack is positioned

on a level and solid place.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

When positioning the jack under

the rear axle housing, make sure

the groove on the top of the jack

fits with the rear axle housing.

Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.

When resting the tire on the

ground, place the tire so that the

wheel design faces up to avoid

scratching the wheel surface.

4

Front

5

1

2

6

7

514

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury:
• Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it

from under the vehicle.

• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in

handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-

ately after the vehicle has been driven.

After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area

around the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with

hands, feet or other body parts while changing a tire, etc., may

result in burns.

●

Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to

loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench as soon as pos-

sible after changing wheels.

Steel wheel: 154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)

Aluminum wheel: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• Retighten the wheel nuts within 100 miles (160 km) of driving.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward.

515

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel

contact surface, the wheel nuts

may loosen while the vehicle is in

motion, causing the tire to come

off.

Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel seat.

Installing the spare tire

1

2



Replacing a steel wheel with a
steel wheel



Replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel

Tapered portion

Disc wheel

Tapered portion

Disc wheel

516

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown
in the illustration.

Tightening torque:

154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)

3

4

WARNING

■

Stowing the flat tire

Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage

to the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in serious

injury or death.

517

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

Vehicles with aluminum wheels: Remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the reverse side.
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.

Then, check to ensure the claw is

in the wheel lug nut hole and the

holding bracket is centered in the

wheel hub.

Holding bracket
Claw

While raising, secure the tire, tak-

ing care that the tire goes straight

up without catching on any sur-

rounding part, to prevent it from

flying forward during a collision or

sudden braking.

Tightening torque:

34.7 ft·lbf (46.6 N·m, 4.8 kgf·m)

Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools

1

incorrect

correct

2

1

2

518

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:

Push and pull the tire
Try rotating

Visually check to ensure tire is

not hung on surrounding parts.

If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step

and step

.

Repeat step

, any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.

Stow the tools and jack securely.

■

The temporary spare tire

●

The temporary spare tire is identified by the “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

marking on the disc wheel and/or tire sidewall.

Use the temporary spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.

●

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the temporary spare

tire. (



P. 548)

■

When reinstalling the wheel ornament (on some models)



P. 446

■

When using the temporary spare tire

As the temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be

indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the

temporary spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the

light remains on.

■

If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice

Install the temporary spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle.

Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:

Replace a front tire with the temporary spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the

vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.

3

1

2

2

3

4

3

5

1

2

3

519

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

WARNING

■

When using the temporary spare tire

●

Remember that the temporary spare tire provided is specifically

designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your temporary spare

tire on another vehicle.

●

Do not use more than one temporary spare tires simultaneously.

●

Replace the temporary spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-

ble.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-

ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.

■

When the spare tire is attached

The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-

tems may not operate correctly:

Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may

even negatively affect the drive-train components:

• 4WD system

■

Speed limit when using the temporary spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a temporary

spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The temporary spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-

ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or

serious injury.

• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC

• TRAC

• AUTO LSD

• Pre-Collision System*

*

: If equipped

• Automatic High Beam*

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)*

• Dynamic radar cruise control*

• Cruise control*

• Navigation system*

520

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

NOTICE

■

Do not drive the vehicle with 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.

■

Driving with tire chains and the temporary spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the temporary spare tire.

Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving

performance.

■

When replacing the tires

When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters

When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant 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. 427)

521

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the engine will not start

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

●

There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.

●

The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(



P. 217)

●

There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(



P. 85)

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

●

The battery may be discharged. (



P. 525)

●

The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. (



P. 522)

If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (



P. 217), consider each of the follow-

ing points.

The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)

522

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:

●

One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.

●

The battery may be discharged. (



P. 525)

Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:

Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACC.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)

1

2

3

4

523

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the electronic key does not operate

properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

Use the mechanical key (



P. 122)

in order to perform the following
operations:

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.

Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.

If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.

Press the engine switch.

In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted (



P. 142) or the electronic key cannot be used

because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine can be started by following the
procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors

1

2

Starting the engine

1

2

3

524

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.

■

Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(



P. 451)

■

Changing engine switch modes

Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press
the engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. (



P. 220)

525

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle battery is discharged

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.

Confirm that the key is being
carried.

When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and the doors may lock. (



P. 96)

Open the hood. (



P. 414)

Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.

1

2

3

1

2

526

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any of the
doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to ON.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

■

Starting the engine when the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.

●

Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

■

When the battery is removed or discharged

The moon roof must be initialized. (



P. 181)

■

Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)

3

4

4

5

6

7

527

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W

hen
troub

le arises

■

When recharging or replacing the battery

●

Vehicles with a smart key system: In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is dis-
charged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or
unlock the doors.

●

The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

●

Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the
battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

WARNING

■

Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:

●

Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.

●

Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.

●

Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

■

Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery:

●

When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.

●

Do not lean over the battery.

●

In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.

●

Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.

●

Do not allow children near the battery.