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When trouble arises
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.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still ca nnot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ 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. 589)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal 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. 201)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: →P. 703)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(→P. 131)
Starting the engine
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When trouble arises
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the
fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air condition-
ing system on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing
temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle in spected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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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.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction
under the tires.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. (→P. 299)
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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AWD models

725What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 198)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 662)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 200)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 200)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 130)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 203)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 661)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 662)
●Vehicles without smart key 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. 2 1 1
●Vehicles with smart key 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. 2 1 1
●Vehicles without smart key system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (→P. 199)
●Vehicles with smart key system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 203)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped

731Alphabetical index
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DisplayDynamic radar cruise
control................................. 264
Fuel consumption information............................ 94
Intuitive parking assist .......... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 260
Multi-information display ......... 88
Trip information ....................... 94
Warning message ................. 629
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 553
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 110
Back door.............................. 113
Door glasses ......................... 156
Door lock....................... 107, 113
Open door warning buzzer ... 131
Open door warning message ............................. 631
Outside rear view mirrors...... 153
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Side doors............................. 107
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 620
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 144
Driving ...................................... 166 Break-in tips .......................... 167
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving in the rain .................. 167
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 207
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter drive tips .................... 317
Driving position memory ........ 144
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 311 Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 264
Function ................................ 264
Warning message................. 630
Eco drive mode........................ 207
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................... 311 Function ................................ 311
Warning light......................... 620
Electronic key ............................ 98 Battery-saving function ......... 131
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 660
Replacing the battery............ 589
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 619
If a warning light turns on .............................. 619
If a warning message
is displayed ........................ 629
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 660
If the engine will not start ...... 658
If the vehicle has
discharged battery.............. 662
If you have a flat tire ............. 645
If you lose your keys ............. 100
If you think something is wrong ................................. 617
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 669
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 609
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 611
If your vehicle overheats....... 666
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733Alphabetical index
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Front seats ............................... 139Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 543
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 503
Seat position memory ........... 144
Front side marker lights.......... 215 Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs............. 598
Wattage ................................ 680
Front turn signal lights ........... 213 Replacing light bulbs............. 597
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wattage ................................ 680
Fuel ........................................... 674
Capacity ................................ 674
Fuel gauge .............................. 84
Fuel pump shut off system ......... ....................... 618
Information ............................ 681
Refueling............................... 232
Type ...................................... 674
Warning light/ message ..................... 620, 638
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 94
Fuel filler door.......................... 232 Refueling............................... 232
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 618
Fuses ........................................ 592
Garage door opener ................ 528
Gauges ....................................... 84
Glove box ................................. 509
Grocery bag hooks .................. 512 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....... 383, 445
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 146
Headlights ................................ 215 Automatic High Beam ........... 220
Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ............ 596
Wattage ................................ 680
Heated steering wheel ............ 503
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 494
Heated steering wheel .......... 504
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 488
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 490, 497
Seat heaters ......................... 504
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 605
Hill-start assist control ........... 310
Hood ......................................... 555
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 512
Coat hooks ........................... 526
Grocery bag hooks ............... 512
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 149
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Side mirrors ............................. 153Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 300
Heaters ......................... 490, 497
Side turn signal lights ............. 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 605
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions .............. 107, 113
Starting the engine................ 200
Warning message ................. 640
Snow tires ................................ 319
Spare tire .................................. 645 Inflation pressure .................. 679
Storage location .................... 646
Spark plug ................................ 676
Specifications .......................... 672
Speedometer .............................. 84
Sport mode............................... 207
Steering lock .................... 199, 203
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Audio switches .............. 331, 396
Heated steering wheel .......... 503
Telephone switches ...... 368, 459
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 601
Wattage ................................ 680
Storage feature ........................ 508
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 669
Sun visors ................................ 523
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 161 Switch
All-wheel drive lock switch .... 299
Audio remote control
switches ..................... 331, 396
Cruise control switch ............ 276
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch ................................. 264
Door lock switch ................... 109
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 207
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 144
“ECO MODE” button............. 207
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 608
Engine switch ............... 198, 200
Fog light switch ..................... 224
Garage door opener switches ............................. 528
Heated steering wheel
switch ................................. 504
Ignition switch ............... 198, 200
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 259
Light switches ....................... 215
Meter control switches ............ 89
Moon roof switches............... 160
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 153
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
Power back door opener
and closer switch................ 113
Power door lock switch ......... 109
Power window switch ........... 156
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 229
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 490, 497
Seat heater switches ............ 504
“SPORT” button .................... 207