Toyota Avalon (2022 year). Manual in english — page 15
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 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.
AWD 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.
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■ 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 off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
450
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● 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.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.) (AWD models)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the Dynamic
Torque Control AWD system and trans-
mission. (P. 185)
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451
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
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.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)
From the front (AWD models)
Release the parking brake.
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
Turn automatic mode off.
(P. 198)
From the rear
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Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
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NOTICE
■ Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
2WD models
AWD models
Using a flatbed truck
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 off.
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453
If you think something is wrong
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
● 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
Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
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● 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
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
1
Turn the engine switch off.
2
Restart 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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455
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
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
(U.S.A.)
• The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
(Red)
(Canada)
cle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
(Yellow)
immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light
(warning
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buzzer)*1
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (P. 492)
Charging system warning light*1
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
(warning
buzzer)*1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
456
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Warning light
Warning light/Details/Actions
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
(U.S.A.)
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
(Canada)
immediately.
SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
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.
ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
(U.S.A.)
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Canada)
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning
buzzer)*1
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Brake Override System
• The Drive-Start Control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) is operat-
ing (P. 303)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
• Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-
erator 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 Sys-
tem is operating.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
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457
Warning light
Warning light/Details/Actions
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*2
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
(Flashes)
released
(U.S.A.)
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
(Flashes)
released, the system is operating normally.
(Canada)
Brake hold operated indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
(Flashes)
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
(Red/yellow)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
LTA indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
(Amber)
mation display. (P. 257)
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458
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Warning light
Warning light/Details/Actions
PCS warning light
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
(Flashes or
unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.
illuminates)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (P. 226, 465)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
P. 242
ICS OFF indicator
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(If equipped)
(Flashes)
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
Clear the dirt, etc.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
• The ABS
The light will flash when the VSC or TRAC system is oper-
ating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Low fuel level warning light
For 2WD models
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.3
L, 1.6 Imp. gal.)*3
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9.1
L, 2.0 Imp. gal.)
For AWD models
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.2
L, 1.8 Imp. gal.)
Refuel the vehicle.
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Warning light
Warning light/Details/Actions
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*4
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.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)*5
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light (warning buzzer)
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
P. 465
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates the following:
• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (P. 461)
1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
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*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.
*3: Vehicles with 215/55R17 tires
*4: 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 IGNITION
ON mode, 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.
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*5: Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
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 seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
■ 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 preten-
sioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 38)
■ 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.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
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461
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P. 470
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the engine switch off then turn it to IGNITION ON mode. Check if the
tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the
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inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have
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elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified
level and perform initialization. (P. 416)
If the warning light does not turn off several minutes after the initialization
has been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for 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.
■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 a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact 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
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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 pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
P. 420
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
462
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
■ 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 operations 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
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 immediately.
●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, 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.
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463
WARNING
■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.
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-
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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.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
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If a warning message is displayed
The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown,
perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.
Master warning light
1
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.
2
Multi-information display
3
Handling method
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are shown again after the appropriate
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Messages and warnings
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
System
warning
Warning buzzer*
Warning
light
Indicates an important situation,
such as when a system related to
Comes
Sounds
driving is malfunctioning or that
on
danger may result if the correction
procedure is not performed
Indicates an important situation,
Comes
such as when the systems shown
on or
Sounds
on the multi-information display
flashes
may be malfunctioning
Indicates a situation, such as
Flashes
Sounds
when damage to the vehicle or
danger may result
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
Comes
function of electrical components,
Does not sound
on
their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
Indicates a situation, such as
when an operation has been per-
Flashes
Does not sound
formed incorrectly, or indicates
how to perform an operation cor-
rectly
The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may differ
from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedure
according to the displayed message.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
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■ Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along with a message
shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. (P. 456)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. (P. 459)
● Remaining fuel level is low
The low fuel level warning light comes on. (P. 458)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
•
“Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
•
“Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
•
“Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual”
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
•
“Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. (P. 492)
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■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the
engine switch off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
468
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■ If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
displayed
This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately one week after a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask your Toyota dealer to check if an unknown electronic key (other
than those in your possession) has been registered.
■ When “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
● The LED headlight system
● AHB (Automatic High Beam)
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner's Manual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system is suspended
temporarily or until the problem shown in the message is resolved. (causes
and coping methods: P. 226)
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range system cannot be
used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.
■ If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved.
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
● AHB (Automatic High Beam)
● RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
● Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
■ If a message that indicates the malfunction of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. (P. 226, 455)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
● Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
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■ If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. (P. 393)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance 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 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
maintenance is performed. (P. 393)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check if the mes-
sage disappears.
■ Warning buzzer
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P. 461
NOTICE
■ If “High Power Consumption Power to Climate Temporarily Limited” is
frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
470
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 414
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
● 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. 444)
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471
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
2WD models
AWD models
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1
Luggage floor cover
4
Spare tire
2
Wheel nut wrench
5
Jack handle
3
Jack
472
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.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when using a jack
When jacking up the rear of the vehi-
cle, make sure not to position the jack
under the bracket shown in the illustra-
tion near the rear jack point, as the
vehicle body may be damaged.
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473
Taking out the jack
1
Lift up the hook of the luggage
floor cover on the trunk floor.
2
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
3
Remove the jack.
2WD models
AWD models
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Taking out the spare tire
Lift up the hook of the luggage
1
floor cover on the trunk floor.
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2
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
3
Remove the tool tray.
2WD models
AWD models
Loosen the center fastener that
4
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite end of the tire.
WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
475
Replacing a flat tire
1
Chock the tires.
Flat tire
Wheel chock positions
Left-hand side
Behind the rear right-hand side tire
Front
Right-hand side
Behind the rear left-hand side tire
Left-hand side
In front of the front right-hand side tire
Rear
Right-hand side
In front of the front left-hand side tire
2
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
7
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
3
hand until the notch of the jack
is in contact with the jack point.
To prevent damage to the vehicle
when using the jack, position the
jack in the correct location.
(P. 472)
The jack point guides are located
under the rocker panel. They
indicate the jack point positions.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4
Assemble the jack handle.
5
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
6
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.
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
477
WARNING
■Replacing a flat tire
●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 to 76 ft•lbf (103
N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off
the wheel while the vehicle is moving.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-
cally designed for that wheel.
• 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.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the
tapered ends facing inward.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Installing the spare tire
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
1
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.
2
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
Tapered portion
tapered portion comes into loose
contact with the disc wheel seat.
Disc wheel
seat
Lower the vehicle.
3
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
4
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
5
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
479
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
● Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(P. 506)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a 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
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will
be different than when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
1
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
2
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
3
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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