flat tire TOYOTA SIENNA 2012 XL30 / 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS air bag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 630
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 635
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 639
General maintenance ......... 642
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 646
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 647
Hood................................... 651
Positioning a floor jack ....... 653
Engine compartment .......... 655
Tires ................................... 672
Tire inflation pressure......... 683
Wheels ............................... 687
Air conditioning filter ........... 690
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery .............................. 693
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 696
Light bulbs .......................... 709 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 722
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 723
If you think something is wrong ................................ 727
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 728
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 729
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 744
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) ................................. 745
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ................................. 747
If the engine will not start .... 762
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 764
If you lose your keys ........... 766
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 767
If the battery is discharged ........................ 770
If your vehicle overheats..... 775
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 778
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 780
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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: If equipped
Rear window wiper P. 290
Fuel filler door P. 155
Sliding doors P. 67
Roof luggage carrier P. 343
Back door P. 82
License plate lights
P. 266
Tail lights P. 266
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 672
P. 747
P. 683
P. 801
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
P. 266
Rear turn signal lights P. 241
Rear window defogger P. 405
Front doors
P. 60

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the br ake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle may make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle may lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 745, 747)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the
surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestri-
ans to the high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high
beam on or off manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam
system.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The inside rear view mirror or ca mera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks etc.)
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is lifting or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The Automatic High Beam indicator is flashing.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in an abnormal manner.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

332 2-4. Using other driving systems
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CAUTION
■When Enhanced VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive
carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care
when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■ When TRAC and VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn the TRAC and VSC systems off unless necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size and of the same brand, tread
pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are
inflated to the recommended tire pressure level.
The ABS and Enhanced VSC systems will not function correctly if different
tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.
■ Active Torque Control 4WD system
● The AWD system of this vehicle is intended to ensure driving stability on
normal roads. It is not designed for use in demanding situations such as
rally driving.
● Take care when driving on slippery road surfaces.

366 2-5. Driving information
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Trailer towing tipsYour vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when
towing:
● Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph
(104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the
posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set
forth in your trailer owner’s man ual, whichever is lowest. Instability
of the towing vehicle-trailer combin ation (trailer sway) increases as
speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of con-
trol.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-
trailer connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle-trailer combination.

370 2-5. Driving information
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■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
● Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 794)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trai\
ler.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
weight, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a safe trailer hookup, the
trailer ball setup on must be proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball

626 3-8. Other interior features
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Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After fil-
ing a police report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-
800-331-4331 and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service.
In addition to assisting law enforc ement with recovery of a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under
certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your
vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button
to reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering
agent will determine your vehicl e’s location, assess the emer-
gency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Roadside Assistance
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel deliv ery, etc. For a description of the
Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at
To y o t a . c o m .

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 630
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 635
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 639
General maintenance....... 642
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 646
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 647
Hood ................................ 651
Positioning a floor jack ..... 653
Engine compartment ........ 655
Tires ................................. 672
Tire inflation pressure ...... 683
Wheels ............................. 687
Air conditioning filter......... 690
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................ 693
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 696
Light bulbs........................ 709