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 signal lights 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.
If your vehicle needs to be towedPanel Switches do not Function
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK PANEL SWITCH
(a) Check for foreign matter around the switches that might prevent operation.
OK:
No foreign matter is found.
NG
REMOVE ANY FOREIGN MATTER FOUND
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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 a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
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Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check ...