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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 your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e 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, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
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320 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
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 your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
High engine coolant temperature warning light Indicate a engine is almost overheating.( P. 349)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.
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350 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The engine has cooled down sufficiently.
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on.
Check the engine coolant level.
Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses and
under the vehicle.
Note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 362)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes 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 radiator 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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering
Electric power steering ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 308
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start...... 341
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 343
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 345
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 319
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 319
If you have a flat tire ............ 329
If you lose your keys............. 344
If you think something is wrong ................................. 315
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 354
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 309
If your vehicle overheats ...... 349
Engine Compartment........................ 256
Engine switch ....................... 130
Hood ..................................... 253
How to start the engine ........ 130
Identification number ............ 359
If the engine will not start...... 341
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Immobilizer system................. 78
Overheating .......................... 349
Specifications ....................... 360
Warning light ........................ 320 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................362
Checking ...............................261
Indicator ................................146
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................169
Type ......................................362
Warning light .........................320
Engine immobilizer system.......78
Engine oil Capacity ................................361
Checking ...............................257
Grade ....................................361
Initializing the maintenance
data .....................................259
Preparing and checking before winter .......................169
Warning light .................320, 322
Engine switch ...........................130
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................259
EPS EPS .......................................160
Warning light .........................320
Event data recorder .................317E
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410 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 140
Tail lightsIndicator ................................ 150
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................80
Engine immobilizer system .....78
Theft prevention labels ............83
Theft prevention labels..............83
Tire inflation pressure ............. 275
Tire information Glossary ................................ 377
Size ....................................... 374
Tire identification number ...... 373
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 375
Tires Chains ................................... 169
Checking ............................... 269
If you have a flat tire .............. 329
Identification number ............. 370
Inflation pressure........... 275, 365
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 270
Information ............................ 370
Replacing ...................... 269, 329
Rotating tires ......................... 269
Size ....................................... 365
Snow tires ............................. 169
Spare tire............................... 329
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 269, 322
Warning light ......................... 322
Tools ......................................... 329
Total load capacity................... 168
Towing Dinghy towing................ 181, 182
Emergency towing................. 309
Trailer towing................. 172, 173 Trip meter ................................. 143
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage................................. 366
Vanity mirrors .......................... 228
Vehicle identification number ................................... 359
Vehicle stability control .......... 160
VSC ........................................... 160
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 319
Seat belt reminder................. 322
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 320
Airbag system ....................... 320
Anti-lock brake system .......... 320
Brake system ........................ 320
Charging system .... ............... 320
Driver’s seat belt ................... 322
Electric power steering
system ................................ 320
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 320
Engine oil replacement ......... 322
EPS system .......................... 320
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 320
Front passenger’s seat belt... 322
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 320
Low brake fluid ...................... 319
Low engine oil pressure ........ 320
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 322
Low washer fluid ................... 322
Malfunction............................ 320
Open door ............................. 322
Seat belt ................................ 322T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 329If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 341If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 345If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 343If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 349If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 344If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 345If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Side doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 352If the vehicle becomes stuck
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■Warning lights
P. 323
or
P. 3 1 9P. 321
P. 3 2 0P. 321
P. 3 2 0P. 322
P. 3 2 0P. 322
P. 322
or
P. 3 2 0P. 322
P. 322
or
*: Slip indicator comes on.
P. 3 2 1
P. 3 2 1
Brake system warning
light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Slip indicator*
Engine oil replacement
reminder light