The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N.
Parking the vehicle
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Starting off on a steep uphill
When starting off on a uphill (vehicles with a hill-start assist control system)
The hill-start assist control is available.
Driving in the rain
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding down operation.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel.
WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When starting the vehicle Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When driving on slippery road surfaces
When shifting the shift lever
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded. When the vehicle is stopped
When the vehicle is parked
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When the vehicle is parked
When taking a nap in the vehicle Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When braking
If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models) Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or unexpectedly propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident. |
NOTICE When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
If you get a flat tire while driving A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
When encountering flooded roads Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
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ABS Warning Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
If any of the following is detected, the ABS warning light remains on.
The skid control ECU connectors are disconnected from the skid control
ECU.
There is a malfunction in the skid control ECU internal circuit.
There is an open in the harness between the combination meter an ...
Wiper switch
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and pull
out the windshield wiper switch assembly.
NOTICE:
The claw will be broken if pressed hard.
HINT ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Using a dial gauge , check the runout of the ring
gear.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace
the ring gear with a new one.
2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial gauge, ...