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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 592
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 593
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 595
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 600
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................. 601
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 602
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 610
If you have a flat tire .......... 616
If the engine will not
start.................................. 633
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........ 635
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 639
If your vehicle
overheats ......................... 645
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 648
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 649

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DPF system warning light (warning buzzer) (if equipped)
Indicates that the amount of accumulated deposit in the
DPF catalytic converter has reached the specified level if
the light comes on. Regenerating the filter is required.
 Refer to P. 398.
Indicates a malfunction in the DPF system if the light
flashes rapidly.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Brake Override System warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal are being
depressed simultaneously if the warning light comes on
( P. 241)
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System if
the warning light flashes
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Flashes or illuminates)
PCS warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the
vehicle being extremely hot/c old, or dirt around a front
sensor, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 333, 610)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
 P. 333
LDA indicator (warning buzzer) (if equipped on vehicles
with multi-information display type B)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction
when the warning light is illuminated in yellow and a warn-
ing message is displayed on the multi-information display.
 P. 341
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine)
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
■ If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warn ing light flashing. Continued driving
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

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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 currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Handling method
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
: If equipped
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.
Vehicles with multi-information
display type A
Vehicles with multi-information
display type B
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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 any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Messages and warnings
System
warning
light
Warning
buzzer*Warning
Comes on Comes on Sounds Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performedComes onSounds
Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result
Comes onDoes not
sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
FlashesDoes not
sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly

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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ If is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move to a level surface and check to see
if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■ If “ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS DEPRESSED SIMULTANE-
OUSLY”/“Accelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously” is
shown on the multi-information display
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 241)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If “WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW”/“Windshield washer fluid low” is
shown on the multi-information display
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 5 5 0 )
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SOON”/“Oil maintenance required
soon” is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 543)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”/“Oil maintenance required” is
shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing
the engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 543)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.

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■If “DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMP HIGH SHIFT TO 2WD MODE COOLING TIME
REQUIRED”/“Differential oil temp high Shift to 2WD mode Cooling time
required” or “DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMP HIGH COOLING TIME
REQUIRED”/“Differential oil temp high Cooling time required” is shown
on the multi-information display
The differential oil temperature is too high.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2, and reduce the vehicle speed
or stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 363)
■ If “ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW ADD OR REPLACE”/“Engine oil level low
Add or replace” is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil level is low. (This warning message may be displayed if the
vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the
message goes off.)
Check the level of the engine oil and add or replace oil if necessary.
( P. 532)
■ If “POWER TURNED OFF TO SAVE BATTERY”/“Power turned off to save
battery” is shown on the multi-information display
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.
■ If “DPF FULL MANUAL REGENERATION REQUIRED SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL”/“DPF full Manual regeneration required See owner’s manual”
is shown on the multi-information display
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated.
 P. 398
■ If “FRONT CAMERA UNAVAILABLE”/“Front Camera Unavailable” or
“FRONT CAMERA VISION BLOCKED CLEAN AND DEMIST WIND-
SHIELD”/“Front Camera Vision Blocked Clean and Demist Windshield”
is shown on the multi-information display
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 333, 602)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
● RSA (Road Sign Assist)
■ If “Check RSA system” is shown on the multi-information display
The RSA system is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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■ If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is
shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be
shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow the instruction of
the message and shift the shift lever.
■ If “SEE OWNER’S MANUAL”/“See owner’s manual” is shown on the
multi-information display
● If the following messages are shown, follow the instructions accordingly.
• “TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMP HIGH”/“Transmission fluid temp high”
( P. 283)
• “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER”/“Water accumulation in
fuel filter” ( P. 551)
• “AdBlue LEVEL LOW FILL UP AdBlue IN 2400 km”/“AdBlue level low Fill
up AdBlue in 2400 km” ( P. 554)
• “AdBlue LEVEL LOW NO START IN 800 km! FILL UP AdBlue”/“AdBlue
level low No start in 800 km! Fill up AdBlue” ( P. 5 5 4 )
• “AdBlue EMPTY UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE FILL UP AdBlue”/
“AdBlue empty Unable to restart engine Fill up AdBlue” ( P. 554)
● If “SMART ENTRY & START SYSTEM MALFUNCTION”/“Smart entry &
start system malfunction” is shown, this may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● If “Low oil pressure Stop in a safe place” is shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■ If “VISIT YOUR DEALER”/“Visit your dealer” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system or part shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location
or audio sound.

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WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-information display
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with lo w engine oil will damage the engine.
■ If “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER SEE OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”/“Water accumulation in fuel fi lter See owner’s manual” is shown
on the multi-information display
Never drive the vehicle if the warning message is displayed. Continued driv-
ing with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection
pump.

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Automatic transmission
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
electronic key to the engine
switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
A message indicating how to start the engine will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Starting the engine
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