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5998-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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. 604)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehicles
with smart entry & start system and manual transmission)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer 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 (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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 smart entry & start sys-
tem)
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6018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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6038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission)
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. 516)
■ Alarm (vehicles with alarm for models for model code destination Blank
[for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia] and W*)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key and is opened when the alarm
system is set, the alarm may be triggered.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 225)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
● Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 647)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P. 162)
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6158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with rear differential lock system: Lock the rear differential.
( P. 340)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic transmission)
or 1 or R position (manual transmission) and carefully apply the
accelerator to free the vehicle.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*6: With exterior type A*9
*7: With exterior type B*9
*8: With exterior type C*9
*9: See “How to identify exterior type” to check the type of your vehicle.
( P. 621)
*10: Without short pole antenna
*11: With short pole antenna
*12: With 205R16C tires
*13: With 225/70R17C tires
*14: With 265/65R17 or 265/60R18 tires
*15: With rear drum brake
*16: With rear disc brake
■How to identify exterior type
Check the type of the exterior in the following illustrations.
Type AType B
Type C

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*1: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
*2: Except for EURO VI models*4 for Israel and Turkey
*3: For EURO VI models*4 for Israel and Turkey
*4: EURO VI is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*5: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’ plate or label.
( P. 624)
*6: Except for EURO VI models*4 for Israel, Turkey and Ukraine
*7: For EURO VI models*4 for Israel, Turkey and Ukraine
Models for model code destination Blank* (for Kazakhstan and
Russia)
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
Towing capacity
Without brake 750 kg (1653 lb.)
With
brake
4WD
models 3500 kg (7716 lb.)
Pre
Runner 3000 kg (6614 lb.)
Gross vehicle mass2800 kg (6173 lb.)
Maximum permissible
axle capacity
Front1400 kg (3086 lb.)
Rear1650 kg (3638 lb.)
Drawbar load100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing capacityWithout brake750 kg (1653 lb.)
With brake2500 kg (5512 lb.)

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*1: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*2: Models made in Thailand*4
*3: Models made in South Africa*4
*4: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
*5: With rear drum brake
*6: With rear disc brake
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
Differential
Oil
capacity
Front
(4WD
models)
Without A.D.D.1.45 L (1.53 qt., 1.28 Imp.qt.)
With A.D.D.1.60 L (1.69 qt., 1.41 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Without rear differ-
ential lock system
3.65 L (3.86 qt., 3.21 Imp.qt.)*2
3.75 L (3.96 qt., 3.30 Imp.qt.)*3
With rear differential
lock system
3.60 L (3.80 qt., 3.17 Imp.qt.)*5
5.14 L (5.43 qt., 4.52 Imp.qt.)*2, 6
5.20 L (5.50 qt., 4.58 Imp.qt.)*3, 6
Oil type*1 and oil viscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential
gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or
equivalent

6389-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20 kgf,45 lbf)
*3: Without 205R16C tires
*4: With 205R16C tires
*5: With rear drum brake
*6: With rear disc brake
Clutch (vehicles with manual transmission)
Pedal free play 5  15 mm (0.2  0.6 in.)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Brakes
Pedal
clear-
ance*1
Without VSC82 mm (3.2 in.)*3
92 mm (3.6 in.)*4
With
VSC
Left-
hand
drive
vehicles
4WD
models
82 mm (3.2 in.)*5
89 mm (3.5 in.)*6
Pre
Runner82 mm (3.2 in.)
Right-hand drive
vehicles
82 mm (3.2 in.)*5
87 mm (3.4 in.)*6
Pedal free play1.0  6.0 mm
(0.04  0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*27 9 clicks*5
8 10 clicks*6
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE J1704 or FMVSS
No.116 DOT 4

659What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 219)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 1 9 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 221)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 604)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 222)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 2 2 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 162)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (vehicles with manual transmission)
( P. 227)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 601)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 604)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: P. 236
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 236
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission)

660What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 2 1 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system and manual transmission:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 227)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 184)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 226)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 570)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 246)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 566, 575)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 115)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches (if equipped)
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)