2015 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

Tire valve Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap. Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve. Read the pressure using the gauge gradations. If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust the pressure. If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate. After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage. Put the tire valve cap back on.

■Tire inflation pressure check interval

You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month. Do not forget to check the spare.

■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following: ●Reduced fuel efficiency ●Reduced driving comfort and tire life ●Reduced safety ●Damage to the drive train If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following: ●Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.

●Always use a tire pressure gauge.

The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire inflation pressure that is even just a few pounds off can affect ride quality and handling.

●Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for tire

inflation pressure to be higher after driving. ●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.

Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.

CAUTION

■Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following conditions may occur and result in an accident causing death or serious injury: ●Excessive wear ●Uneven wear ●Poor handling ●Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires ●Poor sealing of the tire bead ●Wheel deformation and/or tire separation ●A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards

NOTICE

■When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on. Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause air leakage, which could result in an accident. If the caps are lost, replace them as soon as possible.

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Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of handling control.

Wheel selection When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and inset*. Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. *: Conventionally referred to as “offset”. Toyota does not recommend using the following: ● Wheels of different sizes or types ● Used wheels ● Bent wheels that have been straightened

Aluminum wheel precautions ● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with

your aluminum wheels.

● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the

wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).

● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire

chains.

● Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-

tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

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■When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and trans- mitters must be installed. (P. 335)

CAUTION

■When replacing wheels

●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in

the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.

●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri- ous injury.

■When installing the wheel nuts

facing

tapered ends

●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the inward. Installing the nuts with the tapered ends facing outward can cause the wheel to break and eventually cause the wheel to come off while driving, which could to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

lead

Tapered portion

●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

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NOTICE

■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters

●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn- ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your Toyota dealer.

●Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-genuine wheels.

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Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.

Removal method

Turn the engine switch off. Open the glove box. (P. 257) Remove the glove box cover.

Press the tabs and remove the filter cover.

Remove the air conditioning fil- ter and replace it with a new one. The “UP” marks shown on the fil- ter should be pointing up.

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■Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

NOTICE

■When using the air conditioning system

Make sure that a filter is always installed. Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

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Electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.

You will need the following items: ● Flathead screwdriver ● Small flathead screwdriver ● Lithium battery CR2032

Replacing the battery

Take out the mechanical key.

Remove the cover. To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Remove the depleted battery. Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

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■Use a CR2032 lithium battery

●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance

shops or camera stores.

●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-

facturer.

●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur: ●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function properly. ●The operational range will be reduced.

CAUTION

■Removed battery and other parts

These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents: ●Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control. ●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec- essary.

Turn the engine switch off. After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for details about which fuse to check. (P. 354) Open the Fuse box cover.

 Engine compartment

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.

 Driver’s side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

Remove the fuse with the pull- out tool. Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool.

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Check if the fuse is blown.

Normal fuse Blown fuse Type A and B: Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat- ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid. Type C: Contact your Toyota dealer.

 Type A

 Type B

 Type C

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings ■ Engine compartment  Fuse block

 Fuse block on the back of the cover

Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

Gauge and meters Electric cooling fans

Air conditioning system

Charging system

5 A 50 A 30 A No circuit 50 A 140 A*1
120 A*2
30 A

Vehicle stability control system

1 METER-IG2
2 FAN 3 H-LP CLN 4 HTR

5 ALT

6 ABS NO.2

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8 H-LP-MAIN

9 ABS NO.1
10 EPS 11 S-HORN 12 HORN

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Ampere

Circuit

Starter system

30 A 30 A H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, headlights

(low beam) Vehicle stability control system Electric power steering

50 A 80 A 7.5 A S-HORN 10 A Horns

13 EFI NO.2

15 A

Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronic controlled transmission

14 EFI NO.3

15 INJ

16 ECU-IG2 NO.3

7.5 A

10 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential

multiport fuel injection system

7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential

multiport fuel injection system Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, steering lock system, electronic controlled trans- mission, stop lights, high-mounted stop light Starter system

15 A 20 A No circuit

25 A

IGN, INJ, METER-IG2, ECU-IG2 NO.3, A/B, ECU-IG2 NO.2, ECU-IG2 NO.1

7.5 A Charging system 5 A MAYDAY

Turn signal lights, emergency flashers, gauge and meters Steering lock system Audio system

Left-hand headlight (low beam)

Right-hand headlight (low beam)

15 A

10 A 15 A 20 A*1
15 A*2
20 A*1
15 A*2

17 IGN 18 D/L-AM2

19 IG2-MAIN

20 ALT-S 21 MAYDAY

22 TURN&HAZ

23 STRG LOCK 24 AMP

25 H-LP LH-LO

26 H-LP RH-LO

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Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

27 EFI-MAIN NO.1
28 SMART 29 ETCS 30 TOWING

EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3, A/F sensor No circuit Electronic throttle control system

30 A 5 A 10 A 20 A No circuit

31 EFI NO.1

7.5 A

Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronic controlled transmission A/F sensor

32 A/F 33 AM2
34 RADIO-B

20 A 7.5 A Smart key system 20 A

7.5 A

35 DOME

36 ECU-B NO.1

Audio system, navigation system Vanity lights, lights, personal/interior trunk light, door courtesy lights, illumi- nated entry system, ambient light Multiplex communication system, smart key system, gauge and meters, starter system, steering sensor, air conditioning system, outside rear view mirror, front power seats Spare fuse Spare fuse *1: Vehicles with discharge headlight low beam *2: Vehicles with halogen headlight low beam

37 SPARE 38 SPARE

25 A 30 A

10 A

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Fuse 1 H-LP LVL 2 S/HTR RR

Ampere 7.5 A Automatic headlight leveling system 20 A Rear seat heater

Circuit

3 ECU-ACC

5 A

4 RR P/OUTLET

5 ECU-IG2 NO.2

6 ECU-IG2 NO.1

7 A/B

10 A

Outside rear view mirrors, glove box light, air conditioning system, multiplex com- munication system Power outlets

15 A 7.5 A Multiplex communication system, smart

key system

7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential

multiport fuel injection system Front passenger occupant classification system, SRS airbag system Fuel filler door lock

10 A 20 A Multiplex communication system, power

door lock, trunk opener switch Pre-collision system Power seats

30 A 30 A 10 A Moon roof 7.5 A Air conditioning system

8 FUEL DR LOCK

9 D/L-AM1

10 PSB 11 P/SEAT FR 12 S/ROOF 13 A/C-B

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Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

14 STOP

7.5 A

Stop/tail lights, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, vehicle stability control system, anti-lock brake system, electronic con- trolled transmission, high mounted stop- light, smart key system, shift lock control system

15 AM1
16 4-WAY LUMBAR

7.5 A No circuit 7.5 A Power seat

17 ECU-B NO.2

10 A

Smart key system, tire pressure warning system, power window, front passenger occupant classification system

18 OBD 19 S/HTR&FAN F/L 20 S/HTR&FAN F/R 21 RADIO-ACC 22 FR P/OUTLET

23 WIPER-S

10 A On-board diagnosis system 10 A 10 A 5 A 15 A 10 A Dynamic radar cruise control, pre-colli-

Seat heaters Seat heaters Audio system, navigation system Power outlets

sion system

24 EPS-IG1

7.5 A Electric power steering

25 BKUP LP

7.5 A

Back-up lights, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronic controlled transmis- sion

26 WIPER 27 A/C-IG1
28 WASHER 29 DOOR R/L

30 DOOR F/L

25 A Windshield wipers and washer 7.5 A Air conditioning system 10 A Windshield wipers and washer 20 A Rear left-hand power windows

20 A

Power windows, outside rear view mir- rors

31 DOOR R/R

20 A Rear right-hand power windows

32 DOOR F/R

20 A

Power windows, outside rear view mir- rors

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Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

33 TAIL

10 A

34 PANEL

10 A

35 ECU-IG1 NO.1

10 A

36 ECU-IG1 NO.2

10 A

Parking lights, side marker lights, stop/tail lights, rear turn signal lights, back up lights, license plate lights, fog lights Switch illumination, air conditioning sys- tem, glove box light, interior lights, per- sonal lights, audio system, navigation system, rear sunshade, seat heater, Blind Spot Monitor, driving mode select switch, steering wheel switch, ambient light, trunk opener switch, vehicle stability control off switch, emergency flashers, outside rear view mirrors Vehicle stability control system, electric cooling fans, steering sensor, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, charging system, rear window defogger, outside rear view mirror defoggers, rain-sensing windshield wipers, Blind Spot Monitor, rear sun- shade, dynamic radar cruise control, mul- tiplex communication system, rear seat heater, backup lights, fog lights, headlight (high beam), daytime running light, pre- collision system Shift lock control system, seat heaters, smart key system, tire pressure warning system, wireless remote control, multi- plex communication system, audio sys- tem, navigation system, moon roof, auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror, outside rear view mirrors, pre-collision system, air conditioning controls, rain-sensing windshield wipers, starting system, dynamic radar cruise control

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■After a fuse is replaced

●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may

need replacement. (P. 361)

●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

■When replacing light bulbs

Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.

CAUTION

■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury. ●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use

any other object in place of a fuse.

●Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.

●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

■Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer. For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb replacement Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 438)

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Bulb locations ■ Front

Headlight low beam (halogen bulb) Headlight high beam and daytime running light (vehicles with halogen bulbs for low beams) Headlight high beam (vehicles with discharge bulbs for low beams) Fog light (if equipped) Front turn signal/parking light

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Rear turn signal light Back-up light License plate light

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Replacing light bulbs ■ Headlight low beam (halogen bulb)

Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release.

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Set the new light bulb. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting, and insert. Turn it clockwise to set.

Set the connector. After installing the connector, shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose, turn the headlights on once and visu- ally confirm that no light is leak- ing through the mounting.

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■ Headlight high beam and daytime running light (vehicles with halogen bulbs for low beams)/Headlight high beam (vehicles with discharge bulbs for low beams)

Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release.

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Set the new light bulb. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting, and insert. Turn it clockwise to set.

Set the connector. After installing the connector, shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose, turn the headlights on once and visu- ally confirm that no light is leak- ing through the mounting.

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■ Fog light (if equipped)

turn

To allow enough working space, the steering wheel to the opposite side of the bulb to be replaced. Remove the 3 fender liner clips. Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the right side light bulb, and turn the steering wheel to the right when replac- ing the left side light bulb.

Remove the fender liner bolt and partly remove the fender liner.

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Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release.

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Set the new light bulb. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting, and insert. Turn it clockwise to set.

Set the connector. After installing the connector, shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose, turn the fog lights on once and visu- ally confirm that no light is leak- ing through the mounting.

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Reinstall the fender liner and the fender liner bolt.

Reinstall clips.

the

fender

liner

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turn

■ Front turn signal/parking light To allow enough working space, the steering wheel to the opposite side of the bulb to be replaced. Remove the 3 fender liner clips. Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the right side light bulb, and turn the steering wheel to the right when replac- ing the left side light bulb.

Remove the fender liner bolt and partly remove the fender liner.

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Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release.

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Rear turn signal light trunk

the

the

luggage

lid and trim

Open remove cover clip.

Pull the hook while depress- ing the button.

Partly remove the luggage trim cover.

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Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Back-up light the

trunk

lid and Open remove the clips. Then partly remove trunk panel cover.

the

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ License plate light Remove the cover. To prevent damaging the vehi- cle, wrap the flathead screw- driver with a tape.

Remove the lens. Insert a properly sized screw- driver into the hole of the lens, and pry off the lens as shown in the illustration. To prevent damaging the vehi- cle, wrap the screwdriver with a tape. Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer. ● Headlight low beams (discharge bulb) ● Daytime running lights (vehicles with discharge headlights) ● Side marker lights ● Side turn signal lights ● Stop/tail lights ● High mounted stoplight ● Outer foot lights (if equipped)

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■Discharge headlights (if equipped)

If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is restored. ■LED light bulbs

The daytime running lights (vehicles with discharge headlights), stop/tail lights, high mounted stoplight and outer foot lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations: ●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens. ●Water has built up inside the lens. ■Removing and installing the clips

The fender liner, luggage trim cover and trunk panel cover clip

Removing Installing

■When replacing light bulbs

P. 360

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CAUTION

■Replacing light bulbs

●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after

turning off the lights. The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

●Vehicles with discharge headlights:

While the low beam headlights are turned on, and for a short time after they have been turned off, metal com- ponents at the rear of the headlight assembly will be extremely hot. To pre- vent burns, do not touch these metal components until you are certain they have cooled down.

Metal components

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CAUTION

■Discharge headlights (if equipped)

●Contact your Toyota dealer before replacing the discharge headlights

(including light bulbs).

●Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-

lights are turned on. An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result in death or serious injury by electric shock.

●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs, connectors,

power supply circuits, or related components. Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.

■To prevent damage or fire

●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked. ●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers .......... 380
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...................... 381

7-2. Steps to take in an

emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If you think something is wrong .......................... 386
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 387
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ............................ 388
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 399
If you have a flat tire.......... 400
If the engine will not start................................. 413
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............. 415
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 416
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 419
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 423
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 426

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Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signals will flash. To turn them off, press the switch once again.

■Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating, the battery may discharge.

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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow- ing procedure:

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to N.

 If the shift lever is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the engine.

 If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible. To stop the engine, press and hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession.

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more or press briefly 3 times or more

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

CAUTION

■If the engine has to be turned off while driving

Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flat bed truck. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws. If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions. (P. 383, 384) If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

Situations needs to contact dealers before towing The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing. ● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move. ● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

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Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck  From the front Release the parking brake.

 From the rear Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Using a flatbed truck If your Toyota is transported by a flatbed truck, it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration.

If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45. Do not overly tie the downs or the vehicle may be dam- aged.

tighten

CAUTION

Observe the following precaution. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When towing the vehicle

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front wheels contacting the ground, the driv- etrain and related parts may be dam- aged.

■While towing

●When towing using a cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage.

●Do not turn the engine switch off.

There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper- ated.

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NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba- bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer 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 ● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher

than normal.

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 roughly ● 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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Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off. Restart the engine.

NOTICE

■Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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 your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)* • Low brake fluid • Malfunction in the brake booster 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.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

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Stop the vehicle immediately. The following warning indicates 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.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system

Low engine oil pressure warning light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Failure 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 light

Warning light/Details

Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in: • The electronic engine control system; • The electronic throttle control system; or • The electronic automatic transmission control system

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in: • The SRS airbag system; • The front passenger occupant classification system; or • The seat belt pretensioner system

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in: • The ABS; or • The brake assist system

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

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Warning light

Warning light/Details

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer- ing) system

“PCS” warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is not malfunctioning: • The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.

• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is

• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily

(P. 220)

disabled. (P. 221)

be used.

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in: • The VSC system; or • The TRAC system The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating.

Automatic High Beam indicator light

Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic high beam sys- tem.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

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Follow the correction procedures. After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light goes off.

Warning light

Warning light/Details