TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER 2015 Owners Manual

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To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated.
(→ P. 122)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

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CAUTION
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the catalytic converter may
overheat and become a fire hazard.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or belt.
■ To prevent damage to the engine cover (diesel engine only)
●When removing the cover, make sure that you pull the cover towards you
after lifting the front edge to remove the fixed pins.
● When installing the cover, do not force the cover or subject it to strong
shocks.

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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine and call any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.STEP1
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After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radiator)
for any leaks.
Gasoline engine
Diesel engineSTEP4

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Add engine coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if engine coolant is unavail-
able. (
→P. 516)
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
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■ Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashers or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls (diesel engine)
If you run out of fuel and the engine dies:
Refuel your vehicle.
Push the tab in and lift the cover off.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
Operate the priming pump
until you feel more resistance
to bleed the fuel system.STEP1
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Start the engine. ( →P. 185, 181)
If the engine does not start after the above steps have been per-
formed, wait for 10 seconds and try step 2 and 3 again. If the
engine still does not start, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repair, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Reinstall the cover.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
After starting the engine, depress the accelerator pedal lightly until
the engine runs smoothly.
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NOTICE
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When restarting the engine
●Do not crank the engine before refueling and operating the priming pump.
This may damage the engine and fuel system.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not crank for more than 30
seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring system.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
When installing the cover, make sure the cover is securely in its original posi-
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hooks Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in “N”.
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.
Shift the shift lever to the “1” or “R” position and carefully
apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
If equipped, turn off the TRC and/or VSC system if it is diffi-
cult to get out because of TRC and/or VSC operation.
( → P. 224)STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hooks are
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.