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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision brake system operation is stopped  Turn the VSC on. (P. 218)

Indicates that the PCS (Pre-collision system) is not currently functional because the grille cover or the sensor is dirty  Check the grille cover and the sensor and

clean them if they are dirty.

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

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■Warning message in dynamic radar cruise control mode (if equipped)

In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases: ●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or

the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle

●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed ●Immediately after cruise control speed is set ●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

■The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) lane departure warning function (if

equipped) In the following situations, a warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is crossed. ●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA sys-

tem functions

●When the lane lines cannot be recognized

■When a tire is replaced with the spare tire

The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. 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.

■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function

properly (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system) P. 408

■Warning buzzer

P. 452

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a smart key system) After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning message and light go off.

Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Con- tinu- ous



(Flashes)

Con- tinu- ous

Contin- uous

(Displayed alternately)

(Flashes)

The driver’s door was opened when the shift lever was not in P and the engine switch was not turned off.  Shift the shift lever to P.

The driver’s door was opened and closed while the electronic key was not in the vehicle, the shift lever was not in P and the engine switch was not turned off.  Shift the shift lever to P.  Bring the electronic key

back into the vehicle.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

The driver’s door was opened and closed while the electronic key was not in the vehicle, the shift lever was in P and the engine switch was not turned off.  Turn the engine switch off.  Bring the electronic key

back into the vehicle.

The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle and a door other than the driver’s door was opened and closed while the engine switch was in a mode other than off.  Bring the electronic key

back into the vehicle.

An attempt was made to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the engine switch off when the shift lever was in P.  Turn the engine switch off

and lock the doors again.

The electronic key is not detected when an attempt is made to start the engine.  Start the engine with the

electronic key present.

Once

3 times

(Flashes)

Once

Contin- uous

(Displayed alternately)

(Flashes)

Once



(Flashes)

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

times



 Contin- uous

Once

Contin- uous

Once



(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

An attempt was made to drive when the electronic key was not inside the vehicle. that  Confirm

the elec- tronic key is inside the vehicle.

An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart key system while the electronic key was still inside the vehicle.  Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.

An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button into the lock position, then closing the door with the electronic key still inside the vehicle.  Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.

The electronic key has a low battery.  Replace the electronic key

battery. (P. 420)

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

switch

engine

The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the being pressed.  Press the engine switch while depressing the brake the pedal and moving steering wheel left and right.

Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system  Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

• When

the

doors were unlocked with the mechanical key and the engine switch was pressed, the elec- tronic key could not be detected in the vehicle.

then

• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after the engine switch was pressed two consecu- tive times.

 Touch the electronic key to the engine switch while depressing brake pedal.

the

Indicates that: • With the engine switch off, the doors were unlocked and then the driver’s door was opened and closed

• The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode with- out starting the engine

 Press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal.

Once



Once



Once



Once



(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

An attempt was made to start the engine with the shift lever in an incorrect position.  Shift the shift lever to P

and start the engine.

The engine switch has been turned off with the shift lever in a position other than P.  Shift the shift lever to P.

After the engine switch has been turned off with the shift lever in a position other than P, the shift lever has been shifted to P.  Turn the engine switch off.

Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.  Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

level

that

Once



Once



Once







(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

During a engine starting proce- dure in the event that the elec- tronic key was not functioning properly (P. 488), the engine switch was touched with the electronic key.  Press the engine switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding.

Once



(Flashes)

■Warning buzzer

P. 452

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If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with the spare tire. For details about tires: P. 403

WARNING

■If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle ● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface. ● Set the parking brake. ● Shift the shift lever to P. ● Stop the engine. ● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 438)

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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

Luggage floor cover Wheel nut wrench Spare tire

Jack handle Jack

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WARNING

■Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions. Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading to death or serious injury. ●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat

tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.

●Put the jack properly in its jack point. ●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported

by the jack.

●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-

ported by the jack.

●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside. ●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to

replace the tire.

●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. ●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack

Lift up the hook of the luggage floor cover on the trunk floor.

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Secure the luggage floor cover using the hook provided.

Remove the jack.

Taking out the spare tire

Lift up the hook of the luggage floor cover on the trunk floor.

Secure the luggage floor cover using the hook provided.

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Remove the tool tray.

Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire. When taking out or stowing the spare tire, make sure to firmly hold opposite ends of the tire.

WARNING

■When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body of the vehicle.

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Replacing a flat tire

Chock the tires.

Flat tire Left-hand side Right-hand side Left-hand side Right-hand side

Wheel chock positions

Behind the rear right-hand side tire Behind the rear left-hand side tire In front of the front right-hand side tire In front of the front left-hand side tire

Front

Rear

For vehicles with steel wheels, remove the wheel ornament using the wrench. To protect the wheel ornament, place a rag between the wrench and the wheel ornament, as shown in the illustration.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).

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Turn the tire jack portion “A” by hand until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point. The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel. They indicate the jack point positions.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire. When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.

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WARNING

■Replacing a flat tire

●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-

ately after the vehicle has been driven. After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to

loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury. • Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103

N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward. (P. 417)

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Installing the spare tire

Remove any dirt or foreign mat- ter from the wheel contact sur- face. If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, causing the tire to come off.

Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount. When replacing a steel wheel with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose con- tact with the disc wheel seat.

Tapered portion

When replacing an aluminum wheel with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat.

Lower the vehicle.

Disc wheel seat

Tapered portion

Disc wheel seat

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Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration. Tightening torque: 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

■The compact spare tire

●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE

ONLY” on the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.

●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.

(P. 506)

■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure

warning system) As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice

Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:

Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire. Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi- cle. Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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WARNING

■When using the compact spare tire

●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.

●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously. ●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-

ble.

●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-

ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.

■When the compact spare tire is attached

The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys- tems may not operate correctly: • ABS & Brake assist • VSC • TRAC • Cruise control (if equipped) • Dynamic radar cruise control

• PCS (if equipped) • EPS • LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

(if equipped)

• Rear view monitor system • Navigation system (if equipped)

(if equipped)

■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail- ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

■After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking.

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NOTICE

■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire

installed on the vehicle. The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.

■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.

■When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warning sys-

tem) When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly. ■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system) When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (P. 404)

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If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce- dures are being followed (P. 155, 157), consider each of the fol- lowing points:

The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

● The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures. (P. 155, 157)

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

(P. 67)

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head- lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● The battery may be discharged. (P. 489) ● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key system) The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (P. 485)

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The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head- lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected. ● The battery may be discharged. (P. 489) ● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles

with a smart key system). Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system) When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:

Set the parking brake. Shift the shift lever to P. Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode. Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys- tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:

Set the parking brake. Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode. Depress the brake pedal. Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool. To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button. The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

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If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted (P. 117) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire- less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors Using the mechanical key (P. 96) in order to perform the follow- ing operations (driver’s door only):

Locks all doors Closes the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)* Unlocks the door

Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors. Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)*

*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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Starting the engine

Ensure that the shift lever is in P and firmly depress the brake pedal. Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the engine switch. When 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.

the electronic key

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 cannot 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. 420)

■Changing engine switch modes

Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed. (P. 158)

above.

■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. 525)

●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.

(P. 116)

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If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged. You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.

Open the hood. (P. 390) Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle. Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle. Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi- nal on the second vehicle. Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Vehicles with a smart key system: Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off. Vehicles without a smart key system: Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehicle's engine. Vehicles with a smart key system: Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehicle's engine. Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order from which they were connected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■To prevent battery discharge

●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off. ●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running

at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

■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 recharging or replacing the battery

●Vehicles with a smart key system: In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is dis- charged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

●Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the sec- ond attempt. This is not a malfunction.

●Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off. If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis- charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

●Vehicles with an alarm: 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. 70)

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WARNING

■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 each 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 other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi- nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or unpainted metal.

●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.

■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.

NOTICE

■When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan- gled in the cooling fan or engine drive belt.

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If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

● Vehicles without a multi-information display: The rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature display (P. 77) is flashing or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

● Vehicles with a multi-information display: The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 77) enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

● Vehicles with a multi-information display: “Engine Coolant Temp is

High” is shown on the multi-information display.

● Steam comes out from under the hood.

Correction procedures

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys- tem, and then stop the engine. If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides. If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood. After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radia- tor) for any leaks.

Radiator Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir “F” line “L” line Radiator cap

Add engine coolant if neces- sary. Water can be used in an emer- gency if engine coolant is unavail- able.

Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the radiator cooling fans operate 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 inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns. ●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.

●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from

the fan and belts.

●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.

■To prevent damage to the cooling system

Observe the following precautions: ●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust

etc.).

●Do not use any coolant additives.

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If the vehicle becomes stuck

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 shift the shift lever to P. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels. Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels to help provide traction. Restart the engine. Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.

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■When it is difficult to free the vehicle

to turn off TRAC.

Press *1: Vehicles without multi-information dis-

play

*2: Vehicles with multi-information display

*1

*2

WARNING

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.

■When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal

more than necessary.

●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,

the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications

9-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 500
Fuel information ................ 509
Tire information ................. 512

9-2. Customization

Customizable features ...... 525

9-3. Items to initialize

Items to initialize ............... 534

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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length Overall width Overall height*1
Wheelbase

Tread

Front

Rear

Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)

*1: Unladen vehicles *2: P215/55R17 and P225/45R18 tires *3: P205/65R16 tires

190.9 in. (4850 mm) 71.7 in. (1820 mm) 57.9 in. (1470 mm) 109.3 in. (2775 mm) 62.4 in. (1585 mm)*2
62.8 in. (1595 mm)*3
62.0 in. (1575 mm)*2
62.4 in. (1585 mm)*3

905 lb. (410 kg)

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Vehicle identification ■ Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.

This number is also on the Certifi- cation Label.

■ Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.  3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine  2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE)

engine

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Engine

Model

Type

Bore and stroke

Displacement Drive belt tension Valve clearance (engine cold)

NOTICE

2GR-FE 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline 3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm) 210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)

2AR-FE 4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline 3.54  3.86 in. (90.0  98.0 mm) 152.2 cu. in. (2494 cm3) Automatic adjustment

Automatic adjustment

■Drive belt type (2.5 L 4-cylinder [2AR-FE] engine only)

The high strength drive belt is used for the generator side drive belt. When replacing the drive belt, use Toyota genuine drive belt or equivalent high strength drive belt. If the high strength drive belt is not used, durability of the belt may become less than expected. The high strength drive belt is a belt with Aramid core which has higher strength compared to usually avail- able belts with PET or PEN core.

Fuel

Fuel type Octane rating Fuel tank capacity (Reference)

Unleaded gasoline only 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)

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Lubrication system

Oil capacity (Drain and refill  reference*)

With filter

Without filter

 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine 4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp. qt.)  3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine 6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)  2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine 4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.)  3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)

*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.

■ Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat- isfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good start- ing in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W- 20 at the next oil change.

Outside temperature

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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): • The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions. How to read oil container label The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

Cooling system

Capacity (Reference)

Coolant type

 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine 7.7 qt. (7.3 L, 6.4 Imp. qt.)  3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine 9.6 qt. (9.1 L, 8.0 Imp. qt.) Use either of the following:

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone.

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Ignition system

Spark plug Make

Gap

NOTICE

 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine DENSO SK16HR11
 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

■Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage at 68F (20C):

Charging rates

12.6  12.8 V Fully charged 12.2  12.4 V Half charged 11.8  12.0 V Discharged (Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine and all the lights turned off) 5 A max.

Automatic transaxle Fluid capacity* Fluid type *: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-

6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.) Toyota Genuine ATF WS

tact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■Transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.

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Brakes Pedal clearance*1
Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit Parking brake lining wear limit Parking brake pedal travel*2
Fluid type

3.8 in. (96 mm) 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 7  10 clicks SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N,

51 kgf) while the engine is running

*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,

31 kgf).

Steering

Free play

Tires and wheels  Type A

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

P205/65R16 94S, T155/70D17 110M Driving under normal conditions

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160
km/h]) (in countries where such speeds are permitted by law)

Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.

Wheel size Wheel nut torque

16  7J, 17  4 T (compact spare) 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque  Type C

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

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P215/55R17 93V, T155/70D17 110M Driving under normal conditions

Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160
km/h]) (in countries where such speeds are permitted by law)

Add 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure