TOYOTA IQ 2012 Owners Manual

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iQ_WE_74014EInsert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P. 324
CAUTION
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that the towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the front
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle
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.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
Vehicles with a Multidrive: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend the use of
a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: When not using a
towing dolly, turn the engine
switch to the ACC position and
shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles with smart entry & start
system: When not using a towing
dolly, turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to the ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode
and shift the shift lever to N.
NOTICE
To prevent serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with a Multidrive)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

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Using a flat bed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
indicated by triangles must be
45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear with the key removed or in the LOCK position. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel straight.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel 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.
Front

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is
normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
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 rough
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

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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to change to the
ACCESSORY mode or OFF.
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.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashing or
comes on)High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates the engine is almost overheating. (P. 435)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic Multidrive control system; or
• The emission control system.

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
Slip indicator
The indicator comes on to indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system; or
• The TRC system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
Indicates that a door is not fully
closed.Check that all doors are
closed.
(Flashing)Low fuel level warning light
*1
Indicates that remaining fuel is
about 5.9 L (1.6 gal., 1.3 Imp.
gal.) or less.Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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*1: When filled with less than 10 L per refueling, the fuel gauge may not display
accurately.
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at
least 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds. (On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(vehicles with rear
passenger’s seat)
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the rear passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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