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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 502
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 503
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 512
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) ............ 513
5-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 514
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 523
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare
tire) ................................. 536
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit).... 552
If the engine will not
start................................. 576
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” (vehicles
with a Multidrive or
an automatic
transmission) .................. 579
If you lose your keys ......... 580
If you cannot operate
the back door opener...... 581
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 582If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 585
If your vehicle overheats ... 589
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................ 592
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 593
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency ................. 595
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5-1. Essential information
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 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 misfire, 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns 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: (P. 526)
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.
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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
(Red warning
light flashes or
comes on)High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is overheating.
As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing
to steady on.
(P. 589)
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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515 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system
*;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic Multidrive or automatic transmission control
system. (if equipped)
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Flashes)Cruise control warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(Flashes)Stop & Start cancel indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
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*: Except South Africa and Morocco
(Comes on)Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC+ system; or
• The TRC system.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
CAUTION
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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517 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Low fuel level warning
light
Gasoline engine:
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 9.0 L (2.4
gal., 2.0 Imp. gal.) or less.
Diesel engine:
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 8.3 L (2.2
gal., 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less.Refuel the vehicle.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on or
flashes to indicate that the
master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion.Take appropriate action in
accordance with the mes-
sage displayed on the multi-
information display.
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Tire pressure warning
light (if equipped)
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (P. 520)
• Flat tire (P. 536, 552)Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a
few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even
if the tire inflation pressure
is adjusted, have the sys-
tem checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system
(P. 521)Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*1
Warns the driver and front
passenger to fasten their
seat belts.Fasten the seat belts.
(On the center
panel)
(On the center
panel)Rear passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the rear passenger
to fasten his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
*4
*3
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519 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
*1: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that their seat belts are 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 belts are still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2: Rear passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The rear passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the rear 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.
*3: 5-passenger models
*4: 7-passenger models
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
When the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning light system)
Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is not punctured.
If the tire is punctured: P. 536, 552
If the tire is not punctured:
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered suffi-
ciently.
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that
the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization.
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted
without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
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The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
(vehicles with a tire pressure warning light system)
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature.
In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light
(after a few minutes).
When a tire is replaced with a spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure
warning light system)
The spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even
though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare
tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-
sure warning light will go off after a few minutes.
If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning (vehicles with a
tire pressure warning light system)
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used
If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer
If the tire inflation pressure is 380 kPa (3.9 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 55 psi) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby
If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
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521 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota wheels,
the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types
of tires.)
If tire chains are used
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
1 minute (vehicles with a tire pressure warning light system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute when the engine switch (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem) is turned on, have it checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire pres-
sure warning light system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the
nearest any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning light system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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