Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2. Check that the shift lever is set in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to START to start the engine.
â– If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
â– When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly left and right.
WARNING
â– When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
â– When starting the engine
This may overheat the starter and wiring system.
Changing the engine switch positions
â– Turning the key from ACC to OFF
1. Shift the shift lever to P.
2. Push in the key and turn it to OFF.
â– Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver's door is opened while the engine switch is in OFF or ACC to remind you to remove the key.
WARNING
â– Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to OFF while driving. If, in an emergency and you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to ACC to stop the engine.
An accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
NOTICE
â– To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time without the engine running.
Fuel tank cap
Inspection
Inspect fuel tank cap assembly
Visually check that the cap and gasket are not
deformed or damaged.
If the result is not as specified, replace the cap
assembly or gasket.
Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold.
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How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the supplemental
restraint system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage*
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
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Downhill assist control switch
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove downhill assist control switch
Detach t ...