Check the battery as follows.
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with smart key system)
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the battery:
■Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
■Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
If you feel pain or burning, get medical attention immediately.
■When there is insufficient battery fluid
Do not use if there is insufficient fluid in the battery. There is a possible danger that the battery may explode.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.
Adding the washer fluid
If any washer does not work or the warning message appears on the multi-information display, the washer tank may be empty.
Add washer fluid.
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine, etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle's painted surfaces, as well as damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
Brake system malfunction
Description
This dtc is output when the vsc system has a problem. Check the vsc system
when this dtc is
output.
Inspection procedure
Hint:
This circuit uses can communication. Therefore, if there are any malfunctions
in the communication
circuit, one or more dtcs in the can communi ...
Usb port/aux port
Connect an ipod, usb memory device or portable audio player
to the usb/aux port as indicated below. Select “ipod”, “usb” or
“aux” on the audio source selection screen and the device can
be operated via audio system.
Connecting using the usb/aux port
Ipod
Open the cover and connect ...
Freeze frame data
Freeze frame data
Hint:
Whenever a dtc is detected or the abs operates,
the skid control ecu stores the current vehicle
(sensor) state as freeze frame data.
The skid control ecu stores the number of times
(maximum: 31) the ignition switch has been turned
from off to on since the ...