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immediately.

(Flashes rapidly)

(Flashes rapidly)

(Flashes)

Open door warning light*2
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed.

 Check that all the doors are closed. Low fuel level warning light

Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 Imp.gal.) or less  Refuel the vehicle. Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*7
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts

 Fasten the seat belt.

If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*8
Warns the driver to release parking brake.

 Release the parking brake.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

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Warning light

(If equipped)

(Comes on or

flashes)

(If equipped)

Warning light/Details/Actions Master warning light (warning buzzer)*5
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.

 P. 519
BSM warning light*2
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Brake Override System warning light*2
When the light comes on: Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, then the Brake Override Sys- tem is operating (P. 156)

 Release the accelerator or brake pedals.

When the light flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer)

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Tire pressure warning light

When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as

• Natural causes (P. 516) • Flat tire (P. 536)

 Adjust the tire inflation pressure 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 system checked by your Toyota dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.  Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. Low windshield washer fluid warning light*2
Indicates low level of washer fluid

 Fill the tank.

(Canada)

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Low engine oil level warning light*2, 9
Indicates that engine oil level is low

 Check the level of engine oil and add more oil if nec-

essary.

Maintenance required reminder light*2
Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.*10
Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the reminder light has been reset.

 If necessary, perform maintenance.

Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds 5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the reminder light has been reset.)

 Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the reminder light after the maintenance is performed. (P. 441)

(U.S.A.)

*1: The buzzer sounds when Multi-terrain Select or active traction control is

equipped.

*2: Vehicles without a multi-information display. *3: Vehicles with an automatic transmission. *4: 4WD models only *5: Vehicles with a multi-information display. *6: Vehicles without a multi-information display:

The light flashes rapidly in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Vehicles with a multi-information display: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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*7: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” or “START” position mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds. Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer: The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is sill unfas- tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.

*8: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or more.

*9: 2GR-FKS engine only *10: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 36)

■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning

buzzer ●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec- tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.

●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,

and the warning light may not operate properly.

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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following: ●Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving trips. If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)

Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push- ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.

■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes

(if equipped) The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper- ature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after several minutes).

■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire (vehicles with the tire pres-

sure warning system) The temporary 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 temporary spare tire. Replace the temporary spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after several minutes.

■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function

properly (if equipped) P. 468

■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking

for 1 minute (if equipped) If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to “ON” position (vehicles with- out a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

■Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

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WARNING

■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)

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 Toyota dealer.

●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 the tire

pressure warning system) The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

■Maintenance of the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning

system) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif- ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

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WARNING

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub- stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn- ing system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunc- tion indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi- nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu- minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres- sure as intended. TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari- ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres- sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter- nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to continue to function properly.

NOTICE

■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly (if

equipped) Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.

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If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with a multi-information display)

If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform the following actions:

Master warning light The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is cur- rently being displayed on the multi- information display. Multi-information display

If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer. Warning message and warning buzzer list

Warning message

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

Indicates the following: • The brake fluid level is low; or, • The brake system is malfunctioning*1.  Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high. A buzzer also sounds.

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until the message and light go off. If the message and light go off, you may start the vehicle again. If the message and light do not go off, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

(If equipped)

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high.

A buzzer also sounds.

 P. 561

Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure The warning light may come on if the engine oil pressure is too low.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place

and contact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.  Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(Flashes and then remains on)

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The ABS; or • The brake assist system A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The VSC system; • Trailer Sway Control system (if equipped); • The TRAC system; • The hill-start assist control system

• The active

traction control system

equipped);

equipped);

• The AUTO LSD system; or • The Crawl Control system (if equipped)

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

(if

(if

Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure moni- toring system.

The tire pressure warning light comes on after flashing for 1 minute.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys- tem.

Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system. A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

(If equipped)

(2GR-FKS engine only)

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

Indicates that the engine oil level is low.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Check the level of engine oil, and add if

necessary. This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.

Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, then the Brake Override System is operating. (P. 156)  Release the accelerator or brake pedals.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low.  Check the tire

inflation pressure, and

adjust to the appropriate level.

(If equipped)

(Canada only)

Indicates that the washer fluid level is low.  Add washer fluid.

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 Imp.gal.) or less  Refuel the vehicle.

Indicates that the transfer mode may not suc- cessfully change.  Operate the

front-wheel drive control

switch again. (P. 244)

(Flashes)

(4WD models only)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(4WD models only)

(Flashes)

(4WD models only)

(If equipped)

Indicates that the front differential oil temperature is too high.  Drop your speed or stop the vehicle until the message and light go off. If the mes- sage and light do not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates that the front differential oil temperature is too high.  Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to “2WD” (P. 244) and drop your speed or stop the vehicle until the message and light go off. If the message and light do not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates that the Crawl Control is canceled while in use.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Use the Crawl Control under the proper

operating conditions. (P. 259)

Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed.

The system also indicates which doors are not fully closed. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.

 Make sure that all the doors are closed.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that the hood is not fully closed.

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood is not yet fully closed.

 Close the hood.

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist.

The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer immediately.

Indicates that intuitive parking assist is dirty or covered with ice.  Clean the sensor.

Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged.

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged.

 Release the parking brake.

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or cov- ered with ice.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area

on the bumper.

Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) system.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

Indicates that the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position (vehicles without a smart key system), or off or ACCESSORY mode (vehicles with a smart key system) and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.  Turn the lights off.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door open).

A buzzer also sounds.  Close the moon roof.

Indicates that the Crawl Control is not available.  Select the four-wheel drive control switch

in “4L” and shift the shift lever to D or R.

Indicates that the Crawl Control is not available.  Confirm the operating conditions of Crawl

Control. (P. 259)

Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule* should be performed soon. Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been reset.  If necessary, perform maintenance.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(U.S.A. only)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor- respond to the driven distance on the mainte- nance schedule*2. Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)  Perform the necessary maintenance.

Please reset the message after the mainte- nance is performed. (P. 441)

Indicates that the system fails to reset.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Resetting the maintenance data again.

(P. 441)

Indicates that the transfer mode needs to be changed to “4L”.  Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to

“4L”.

Indicates that the VSC and active traction control cannot be disabled while Multi-terrain Select is operating.  While the Multi-terrain Select is in use, VSC and active traction control cannot be turned off.

Indicates that the Multi-terrain Select cannot be operated because the VSC and/or 4WD system may be malfunctioning.  Contact your Toyota dealer.

(U.S.A. only)

(U.S.A. only)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that the Multi-terrain Select is canceled while in use.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Use the Multi-terrain Select under the

proper operating conditions. (P. 255)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

Indicates that the Multi-terrain Select cannot be operated because Crawl Control is operating.  Turn Crawl Control off. (P. 259)

*1: The buzzer sounds when Multi-terrain Select or active traction control is

equipped.

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

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function

properly (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system) P. 468

■Warning buzzer

P. 516

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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

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 elec- tronic key was not in the vehi- cle, 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.

Contin- uous



(Flashes)

Contin- uous

Contin- uous

(Displayed alternately)

(Flashes)

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

The driver’s door was opened and closed while the elec- tronic key was not in the vehi- cle, the shift lever was in P and the engine switch was not turned off.  Turn the engine switch

 Bring the electronic key

back into the vehicle.

off.

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.

Once

3 times

(Flashes)

Once

Contin- uous

(Displayed alternately)

(Flashes)

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Once



9 times



 Contin-

uous

Once

Contin- uous

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

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

electronic key present.

An attempt was made to drive when the electronic key was not inside the vehicle.  Confirm that 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 posi- tion, then closing the door with the electronic key still inside the vehicle.  Retrieve

the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Once



Once



(Flashes)

Once



The electronic key has a low battery.  Replace

the electronic

key battery. (P. 481)

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

• When

the doors were unlocked with the mechani- cal key and then the engine switch was pressed, the electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle.

• 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 the engine switch the

to while depressing brake pedal.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

Once



Once



Once







(Flashes)

(Flashes)

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 without starting the engine

 Press the engine switch the

while depressing brake pedal.

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 func- tion.  Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning message

Details/Actions

During a engine starting pro- cedure in the event that the electronic key was not func- tioning properly (P. 555), 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. 516

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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. 462

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 (automatic transmission) or R (manual

transmission).

● Stop the engine. ● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 500)

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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools ■ Spare tire

■ Jack and tools

Tool bag Jack

 Access Cab models

 Double Cab models

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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.

■Using the jack handle

Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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Taking out the jack and tool bag (Access Cab models)

Vehicles with rear seats: Pull up the lever and raise the bottom cushion up.

Turn wise.

the knob counterclock-

Open the lid. Vehicles with rear seats: Press the lid against the bottom of the lower cushion until it is supported by the hook-and-loop fastener. Make sure that the lid is supported to prevent it from closing unexpect- edly.

Unhook the rubber band and remove the tool bag.

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Unhook the rubber band and take out the jack. For loosening For tightening

Taking out the jack and tool bag (Double Cab models)

Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the lock release strap.

Turn the knob counterclockwise and open the lid.

Unhook the rubber band and remove the tool bag.

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Unhook the rubber band and take out the jack. For loosening For tightening

Taking out the spare tire

Assemble extension as shown.

the

jack handle

Insert the end of the jack han- dle extension into the lowering screw and turn it counterclock- wise.

After the tire is lowered com- pletely to the ground, remove the holding bracket.

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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

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).

Assemble extension as shown.

the

jack handle

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Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place.

Front Rear

Front

Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground. When positioning the jack under the rear axle housing, make sure the groove on the top of the jack fits with the rear axle housing. Make sure to use only the jack point indicated.

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.

Use only this area as jack point.

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WARNING

■Replacing a flat tire

●Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury: • Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it

from under the vehicle.

• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in

handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

• 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 83 ft·lbf

(113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• 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.

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

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

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

tapered ends facing inward. (P. 476)

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.

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Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount.

 Replacing a steel wheel with a spare steel wheel Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel sheet.

Tapered portion

Disc wheel sheet

 Replacing an aluminum wheel with a spare steel wheel Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel sheet.

Tapered portion

Disc wheel sheet

 Replacing an aluminum wheel with a spare aluminum wheel Tighten the nuts until the washer of the nut comes into loose con- tact with the disc wheel.

Washer

Disc wheel

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Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration. Tightening torque: 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

WARNING

■Stowing the flat tire

Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage to the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in death or serious injury.

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Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools

Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse side. Lay down the tire with the valve stem facing up and install the holding bracket, inserting the claw into the wheel lug nut hole. Turn the jack handle extension clockwise to take up slack in the chain. Then, check to ensure the claw is in the wheel lug nut hole and the holding bracket is centered in the wheel hub.

incorrect

Holding bracket Claw

While raising, secure the tire, tak- ing care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any sur- rounding parts, to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. Tightening torque: 27.6 ft·lbf (37.4 N·m, 3.8 kgf·m) Confirm it is not loose after tightening:

Push and pull the tire Try rotating Visually check to ensure tire is not hung on surrounding parts.

If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step

and step

Repeat step Stow the tools and jack securely.

, any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.

correct

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■The temporary spare tire

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

ONLY” on the disc wheel. Use the temporary spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.

●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the temporary spare

tire. (P. 577)

■After completing the tire change (vehicles with the tire pressure

warning system) The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 464)

■When using the temporary spare tire (vehicles with the tire pressure

warning system) As the temporary spare tire is not equipped with the 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 temporary spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

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

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

Replace a front tire with the temporary spare tire. Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle. Fit tire chains to the rear tires.

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WARNING

■When using the temporary spare tire

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

●Do not use more than one temporary spare tires simultaneously. ●Replace the temporary 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 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 ●AUTO LSD ●Hill-start assist control (if equipped) ●Cruise control (if equipped) ●Active traction control system (if equipped) ●Multi Terrain ABS (if equipped) ●Multi-terrain Select (if equipped) ●Crawl Control (if equipped) ●Navigation system (if equipped) Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively affect the drive-train components: ●4WD system

■Speed limit when using the temporary spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a temporary spare tire is installed on the vehicle. The temporary 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.

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NOTICE

■Do not drive the vehicle with 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.

■Driving with tire chains and the temporary spare tire

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

■When replacing the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning

system) 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 (if equipped) 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. 463)

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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. 187, 190), 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. 187, 190)

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

(if equipped) (P. 69)

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. 557) ● 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 an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (P. 552)

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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. 557) ● 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 (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

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.

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