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Maintenance and care

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ...............282

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior ................285

Cleaning and protecting the

Ultrasuede^®area.............287

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

.......................................289

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precau-

tions................................291

Hood.................................293

Positioning a floor jack......294

Engine compartment ........295

Tires..................................301

Replacing the tire..............308

Tire inflation pressure .......312

Wheels..............................313

Air conditioning filter .........314

Electronic key battery .......316

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Checking and replacing fuses

.......................................319

Light bulbs ........................321

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6-1.Maintenance and care

around the doors or perimeter of the

windows, or spray these areas continu-

ously.

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior

■

When using a car wash

Perform cleaning in a manner

appropriate to each compo-

nent and its material.

If the door handle becomes wet while

the electronic key is within the effective

range, the door may lock and unlock

repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-

lowing correction procedures to wash

the vehicle:

Cleaning instructions

●

Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.)

or more separate from the vehicle

while the vehicle is being washed.

(Take care to ensure that the key is

not stolen.)

 Working from top to bottom, lib-

erally apply water to the vehicle

body, wheel wells and underside

of the vehicle to remove any dirt

and dust.

●

Set the electronic key to battery-sav-

ing mode to disable the smart entry &

start system. (P.109)

 Wash the vehicle body using a

sponge or soft cloth, such as a

chamois.

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●

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehi-

cles without matte painted wheels)

Remove any dirt immediately by using

a neutral detergent.

 If very dirty, use a car wash soap

that does not contain abrasives

and then thoroughly rinse with

water.

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the following

precautions.

 Wipe away any water.

ꢀ Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

ꢀ Do not use hard brushes

ꢀ Do not use detergent on the wheels

when they are hot, such as after driv-

ing or parking in hot weather

 Wax the vehicle when the water-

proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean sur-

face, apply wax when the vehicle body

is cool.

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Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehi-

cles with matte painted wheels)

As matte painted wheels require differ-

ent cleaning methods than conventional

wheels, be sure to observe the follow-

ing. For details, consult any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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●

Automatic car washes

Fold the mirrors before washing the

vehicle. Start washing from the front of

the vehicle. Make sure to extend the

mirrors before driving.

●

■

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle sur-

face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm

your vehicle’s paint.

●

Remove dirt using water. If the wheels

are excessively dirty, use a sponge or

soft cloth dampened with a diluted

neutral detergent to remove the dirt.

High pressure car washes

●

To protect the matte paint from dam-

age, make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

As water may enter the cabin, do not

bring the nozzle tip near the gaps

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ꢀ Do not scrub or polish the wheels

using a brush or dry cloth

ꢀ Do not use any wheel coatings or

abrasive detergents

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Precaution regarding the rear

bumper

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the following

systems may not function correctly. If

this occurs, consult any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked

with wet brake pads or disc rotors, caus-

ing them to stick. Before parking the

vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly

and apply the brakes several times to

dry the parts.

●

BSD/RCTA (if equipped)

RAB (if equipped)

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Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Plated portions

NOTICE

■

●

To prevent paint deterioration

and corrosion on the body and

components (aluminum wheels,

etc.)

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt

off.

Wash the vehicle immediately in the

following cases:

ꢀ After driving near the sea coast

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth

to remove any remaining moisture.

ꢀ After driving on salted roads

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol

wet wipes or a similar product.

ꢀ If coal tar or tree sap is present on

the paint surface

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ꢀ If dead insects, insect droppings or

bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the

engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components, etc.

to catch fire.

ꢀ After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke, mine

dust, iron powder or chemical sub-

stances

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Precautions regarding the

exhaust pipes

ꢀ If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust

pipes and rear bumper diffusers to

become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful

not to touch the pipes and diffusers

until they have cooled sufficiently, as

touching hot exhaust pipes and rear

bumper diffusers can cause burns.

ꢀ If liquids such as benzene and gas-

oline are spilled on the paint sur-

face

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched,

have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corrod-

ing, remove any dirt and store in a

place with low humidity when stor-

ing the wheels.

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●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least

30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehi-

cle body. Otherwise resin section,

such as moldings and bumpers,

may be deformed and damaged.

NOTICE

■

Protective film for side sill plates

(if equipped)

Make sure to remove the protective

film. Failure to do so may cause rust,

depending on conditions.

Also, do not continuously hold the

nozzle in the same place.

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●

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously.

Wash carefully. Do not use organic

substances or scrub with a hard

brush. This may damage the sur-

faces of the lights.

If water enters the air conditioning

system intake located near the lower

part of the windshield, the air condi-

tioning system may not operate cor-

rectly.

●

■

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of

the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

●

Do not wash the underside of the

vehicle using a high pressure car

washer.

To prevent damage to the wind-

shield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away

from the windshield, pull the driver

side wiper arm upward first, and

repeat for the passenger side. When

returning the wipers to their original

position, do so from the passenger

side first.

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When using a high pressure car

wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not

spray the camera or its surrounding

area directly with a high pressure

washer. Shock applied from high

pressure water may cause the

device to not operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or resin manufac-

tured cover), connectors or the fol-

lowing parts. The parts may be

damaged if they come into contact

with high-pressure water.

ꢀ Traction related parts

ꢀ Suspension parts

ꢀ Steering parts

ꢀ Brake parts

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Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior

WARNING

■

●

Water in the vehicle

Do not splash or spill liquid in the

vehicle.

Perform cleaning in a manner

appropriate to each compo-

nent and its material.

Doing so may cause electrical com-

ponents, etc. to malfunction or catch

fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS compo-

nents or wiring in the vehicle interior

wet. (P.32)

Protecting the vehicle inte-

rior

An electrical malfunction may cause

the airbags to deploy or not function

properly, resulting in death or serious

injury.

 Remove dirt and dust using a

vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-

faces with a cloth dampened with

lukewarm water.

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Cleaning the interior (especially

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel may

reflect off the windshield, obstructing

the driver’s view and leading to an

accident, resulting in death or serious

injury.

 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it

off with a soft cloth dampened

with neutral detergent diluted to

approximately 1%.

Wring out any excess water from the

cloth and thoroughly wipe off remaining

traces of detergent and water.

NOTICE

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●

Cleaning detergents

■

Shampooing the carpets

Do not use the following types of

detergent, as they may discolor the

vehicle interior or cause streaks or

damage to painted surfaces:

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a

sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub

in overlapping circles. Do not use water.

Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry.

Excellent results are obtained by keep-

ing the carpet as dry as possible.

ꢀ Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or gaso-

line, alkaline or acidic solutions,

dye, and bleach

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Handling the seat belts

ꢀ Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm

water using a cloth or sponge. Also

check the belts periodically for exces-

sive wear, fraying or cuts.

such as thinner, benzene, and alco-

hol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or

other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

■

Meter visor

Do not place anything on top of meter

visor. The color of the meter visor may

transfer.

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●

Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

NOTICE

●

Do not use a chemical agent con-

taining silicone (highly-polymerized

silicon compound) when cleaning

any of the electrical appliances

such as the air conditioning, all

switches and their surrounding

areas.

If silicon (highly-polymerized silicon

compound) contacts these compo-

nents, it may cause the electrical

appliances to malfunction.

Do not use glass cleaner to clean

the rear window, as this may cause

damage to the rear window defog-

ger heater wires. Use a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water to gently

wipe the window clean. Wipe the

window in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires.

●

■

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires.

■

Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

When cleaning the instrument

panel

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

When small grains of sand and so

forth have gotten into instrument

panel’s surface and cannot be wiped

away using a cloth, use a clay bar

without adding water. Forcibly trying

to wipe the surface clean with a brush

or sponge may scratch the surface or

fragments of the cloth may be left in

the surface.

●

Remove any dust or dirt from

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct

sunlight for extended periods of

time. Park the vehicle in the shade,

especially during summer.

●

■

Do not place items made of vinyl,

plastic, or containing wax on the

upholstery, as they may stick to the

leather surface if the vehicle interior

heats up significantly.

Cleaning the leather areas

 Remove dirt and dust using a

vacuum cleaner.

 Wipe off any excess dirt and dust

with a soft cloth dampened with

diluted detergent.

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio

system may be damaged if water

comes into contact with electrical

components such as the audio sys-

tem above or under the floor of the

vehicle. Water may also cause the

body to rust.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-

mately 5% neutral wool detergent.

 Wring out any excess water from

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off

all remaining traces of detergent.

 Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

■

When cleaning the inside of the

windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact

the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

⁽P.169)

Allow the leather to dry in a

shaded and ventilated area.

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Cleaning and protecting

the Ultrasuede^®area^*

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the inte-

rior of the vehicle at least twice a year to

maintain the quality of the vehicle’s inte-

rior.

^*: If equipped

^*: Ultrasuede^®is a registered trade-

mark of Toray Industries, Inc.

Cleaning the synthetic

leather areas

Perform cleaning in a manner

appropriate to each compo-

nent and its material.

 Remove dirt and dust using a

vacuum cleaner.

 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-

ened with neutral detergent

Day-to-day cleaning

 Periodic cleaning once a month

diluted to approximately 1%.

is recommended.

 Wring out any excess water from

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off

remaining traces of detergent

and water.

®

1 Wipe the entire Ultrasuede

area with a soft cloth that has

been dampened with lukewarm

water (approximately 40°C

[104°F]) and squeezed out.

Do not wipe too hard. Doing so may

make the Ultrasuede^®upholstery sur-

face become uneven. Also, only use a

clean cloth.

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2 Once dry, brush the area with a

soft brush.

NOTICE

■

When cleaning the Ultrasuede^®

surfaces

As Ultrasuede^®is a suede-like prod-

uct, do not brush it strongly. Doing so

may cause fluff or pilling.

■

Removing stuck-on dirt

If fluff is attached to your clothes, etc.

remove it by brushing it off with a soft

brush. If this does not remove the fluff,

remove it using adhesive tape.

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Liquid stains

NOTICE

■

When soaking up spilled liquids

 If liquid is spilled, lightly pat the

area with a tissue paper or simi-

lar to soak up the liquid.

Do not press down too firmly with the

cloth, tissue paper etc., as doing so

may cause the liquid to further pene-

trate the material, making soaking up

the liquid more difficult.

 When mud, coffee, etc., has

®

dried on the Ultrasuede uphol-

stery, remove it by lightly brush-

ing the area with a soft brush or

similar.

Oily stains

You will need the following items:

 A cloth that has been dampened

We recommend using a vacuum

cleaner to clean up the area after the

above has been performed.

with benzene

 A dry cloth

When a stain cannot be removed

using the above procedures,

remove it by performing the follow-

ing:

1 Using a dry cloth or tissue

paper, wipe away as much of

the oil as possible to prevent the

stained area from expanding.

1 Lightly wipe the stained area

from the outside to the inside

from multiple angles with a soft

cloth that has been dampened

with lukewarm water (approxi-

mately 40°C [104°F]) and

squeezed out.

2 After patting the area from the

outside to the inside from multi-

ple angles using the cloth damp-

ened with benzene, soak up the

oil and benzene that floats up by

patting the area with a dry cloth.

®

3 If the Ultrasuede upholstery

Do not wipe too hard. Doing so may

make the Ultrasuede^®upholstery sur-

face become uneven. Also, only use a

clean cloth.

surface becomes uneven, lightly

brush it with a soft brush.

®

2 If the Ultrasuede upholstery

surface becomes uneven, lightly

brush it with a soft brush.

3 Allow the surface to dry com-

pletely.

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Handling of the battery

289

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Maintenance require-

ments

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds which are known to

cause brain damage. Wash your

hands after handling. (P.298)

To ensure safe and economical

driving, day-to-day care and

regular maintenance are

Scheduled maintenance

essential. Toyota recommends

the maintenance below.

Scheduled maintenance should be

performed at specified intervals

according to the maintenance

schedule.

■

Where to go for maintenance ser-

vice?

In order to maintain your vehicle in the

best possible condition, Toyota recom-

mends that maintenance service opera-

tions as well as other inspections and

repairs be carried out by authorized

Toyota retailers or Toyota authorized

repairers, or any reliable repairers. For

repairs and services covered by your

warranty, please visit an authorized

Toyota retailer or repairer, who will use

genuine Toyota parts in repairing any

difficulties you may encounter. There

can also be advantages in utilizing

authorized Toyota retailers or repairers

for non-warranty repairs and services,

as members of the Toyota network will

be able to expertly assist you with any

difficulties you may encounter.

For full details of your maintenance

schedule, refer to the “Toyota Service

Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

What about do-it-yourself mainte-

nance?

Many of the maintenance items are

easy to do yourself if you have a little

mechanical ability and a few basic

automotive tools.

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Note, however, that some maintenance

tasks require special tools and skills.

These are best performed by qualified

technicians. Even if you're an experi-

enced do-it-yourself mechanic, we rec-

ommend that repairs and maintenance

be conducted by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer. Any authorized

Toyota retailer or repairer will keep a

record of maintenance, which could be

useful should you ever require War-

ranty Service. Should you choose to

select a qualified and equipped profes-

sional other than an authorized Toyota

repairer to service or maintain your

vehicle, we recommend that you

Your Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer will per-

form all of the scheduled maintenance

on your vehicle reliably and economi-

cally due to their experience with Toyota

vehicles.

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly

maintained

Improper maintenance could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and

possible death or serious injury.

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request that a record of maintenance

be kept.

■

Does your vehicle need repairs?

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-

mance and sounds, and visual tip-offs

that indicate service is needed. Some

important clues are:

●

Engine missing, stumbling or pinging

Appreciable loss of power

Strange engine noises

A fluid leak under the vehicle (How-

ever, water dripping from the air con-

ditioning system after use is normal.)

●

Change in exhaust sound (This may

indicate a dangerous carbon monox-

ide leak. Drive with the windows open

and have the exhaust system checked

immediately.)

Flat-looking tires, excessive tire

squeal when cornering, uneven tire

wear

●

Vehicle pulls to one side when driven

straight on a level road

Strange noises related to suspension

movement

Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy

feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal

(vehicles with a manual transmission),

pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle

pulls to one side when braking

●

Engine coolant temperature continu-

ally higher than normal (P.88)

If you notice any of these clues, take

your vehicle to any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer as soon as possi-

ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment

or repair.

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6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

Do-it-yourself service

precautions

ꢀ “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or equiv-

alent

ꢀ Rag or paper towel

ꢀ Funnel (used only

for adding engine

oil)

If you perform maintenance by

yourself, be sure to follow the

correct procedure as given in

these sections.

Engine oil level

(P.295)

ꢀ Fuse with same

amperage rating

as original

Maintenance

Fuses (P.319)

Items

Parts and tools

ꢀ Bulb with same

number and watt-

age rating as origi-

nal

ꢀ Phillips-head

screwdriver

ꢀ Warm water

ꢀ Baking soda

ꢀ Grease

ꢀ Conventional

wrench (for termi-

nal clamp bolts)

ꢀ Distilled water

Light bulbs

(P.321)

Batterycondition

(P.298)

ꢀ Flathead screw-

driver

ꢀ “TOYOTA Genu-

ine 50/50

Radiator and

condenser

(P.298)



Pre-mixed Super

Long Life Coolant

BLUE” or a similar

high quality ethyl-

ene glycol-based

non-silicate,

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ꢀ Tire pressure

gauge

ꢀ Compressed air

source

Tire inflation

pressure

(P.312)

Engine coolant

ꢀ Water or washer

fluid containing

antifreeze (for win-

ter use)

ꢀ Funnel (used only

for adding water or

washer fluid)

level(P.297)

non-amine,

non-nitrite and

non-borate cool-

ant with long-life

hybrid organic acid

technology.

ꢀ Funnel (used only

for adding coolant)

Washer fluid

(P.300)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains

many mechanisms and fluids that

may move suddenly, become hot, or

become electrically energized. To

avoid death or serious injury, observe

the following precautions.

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WARNING

292

NOTICE

■

●

When working on the engine

compartment

■

If you remove the air cleaner fil-

ter

Keep hands, clothing and tools

away from the moving fans and

engine drive belt.

Driving with the air cleaner filter

removed may cause excessive

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

●

Be careful not to touch the engine,

radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right

after driving as they may be hot. Oil

and other fluids may also be hot.

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to

go down slightly as the brake pads

wear or when the fluid level in the

accumulator is high.

●

Do not leave anything that may

burn easily, such as paper and

rags, in the engine compartment.

If the reservoir needs frequent refill-

ing, it may indicate a serious problem.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or

expose an open flame to fuel or the

battery. Fuel and battery fumes are

flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when work-

ing on the battery. It contains poi-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Take care because brake fluid can

harm your hands or eyes and dam-

age painted surfaces. If fluid gets

on your hands or in your eyes, flush

the affected area with clean water

immediately.

If you still experience discomfort, con-

sult a doctor.

■

When working near the electric

cooling fans or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is off.

With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fans may automati-

cally start to run if the air conditioning

is on and/or the coolant temperature

^{is high. (}P.298)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying

or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

from getting in your eyes.

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WARNING

293

Hood

■

Pre-driving check

Opening the hood

Check that the hood is fully closed

and locked.

1 Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

If the hood is not locked properly, it

may open while the vehicle is in

motion and cause an accident, which

may result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

●

When opening the hood

Do not lift up or operate the wipers.

Doing so may cause the hood and

wipers to contact, scratching the

hood.

●

Use caution when opening the

hood in windy weather as it may

close suddenly in strong wind.

2 Push the auxiliary catch lever to

the left and lift the hood.

Do not attach any accessories

other than genuine Toyota products

to the hood. Such additional weight

on the hood may cause it to be too

heavy to be supported by the sup-

porting rod when opened.

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■

When closing the hood

Do not apply excessive weight or

force when closing the hood as doing

so may result in damage.

3 Hold the hood open by inserting

the support rod into the slot.

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Rear

Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow

the instructions in the manual

provided with the jack and per-

form the operation safely.

When raising your vehicle with

a floor jack, position the jack

correctly. Improper placement

may damage your vehicle or

cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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Front

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Engine compartment

Components

Fuse boxes (P.319)

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A

Battery (P.298)

Engine oil level dipstick (P.295)

Engine oil filler cap (P.295)

Washer fluid tank (P.300)

Electric cooling fans

C

D

Condenser (P.298)

Radiator (P.298)

Engine coolant reservoir (P.297)

For right-hand drive vehicles:

The battery is located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.

perature and turned off, check the

oil level on the dipstick.

Checking and adding the

engine oil

With the engine at operating tem-

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Checking the engine oil

296

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Full

1 Park the vehicle on level

ground. After warming up the

engine and turning it off, wait

more than 5 minutes for the oil

to drain back into the bottom of

the engine.

■

Checking the oil type and pre-

paring the item needed

Make sure to check the oil type and

prepare the items needed before

adding oil.

 Engine oil selection

P.370

2 Holding a rag under the end,

pull the dipstick out.

 Oil quantity (Low  Full)

1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.)

 Item

Clean funnel

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Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near the

low level mark, add engine oil of the

same type as that already in the

engine.

3 Wipe the dipstick clean.

4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5 Holding a rag under the end,

pull the dipstick out and check

the oil level.

When checking the oil, look at both

sides of the dipstick and use the lower

measurement to determine the level of

oil.

6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it

1 Remove the oil filler cap by turn-

fully.

ing it counterclockwise.

2 Add engine oil slowly, checking

the dipstick.

3 Install the oil filler cap by turning

it clockwise.

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Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be

consumed while driving. In the following

situations, oil consumption may

Low

A

increase, and engine oil may need to be

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refilled in between oil maintenance inter-

vals.

■

●

When replacing the engine oil

Be careful not to spill engine oil on

the vehicle components.

●

When the engine is new, for example

directly after purchasing the vehicle or

after replacing the engine

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine

could be damaged.

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropri-

ate viscosity is used

Check the oil level on the dipstick

every time you refill the vehicle.

When driving at high engine speeds

or with a heavy load, or when driving

while accelerating or decelerating fre-

quently

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is

properly tightened.

●

When leaving the engine idling for a

long time, or when driving frequently

through heavy traffic

Checking the coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it

is between the “FULL” and “LOW”

lines on the reservoir when the

engine is cold.

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially harmful contaminants which

may cause skin disorders such as

inflammation and skin cancer, so

care should be taken to avoid pro-

longed and repeated contact. To

remove used engine oil from your

skin, wash thoroughly with soap

and water.

■

Engine coolant reservoir

6

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only

in a safe and acceptable manner.

Do not dispose of used oil and fil-

ters in household trash, in sewers

or onto the ground. Call any author-

ized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped

professional, service station or auto

parts store for information concern-

ing recycling or disposal.

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

A

C

If the level is on or below the “LOW”

line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.

(P.362)

●

■

Do not leave used engine oil within

the reach of children.

NOTICE

■

Coolant selection

To prevent serious engine dam-

age

Only use “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50

Pre-mixed Super Long Life Coolant

BLUE” or a similar high quality ethylene

glycol based non-silicate, non-amine,

non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with

long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

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“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed

Super Long Life Coolant BLUE” is a mix-

ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized

water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C

[-31°F])

and clear away any foreign objects.

If either of the above parts is

extremely dirty or you are not sure

of their condition, have your vehicle

inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized

For more details about engine coolant,

contact any authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional.

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

If the coolant level drops within a

short time of replenishing

WARNING

Visually check the radiator, hoses,

engine coolant reservoir caps, drain

cock and water pump.

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and cause

serious injuries, such as burns.

If you cannot find a leak, have your

Toyota dealer test the cap and check for

leaks in the cooling system.

Battery

WARNING

Check the battery as follows.

■

When the engine is hot

■

Battery exterior

Do not remove the engine coolant

reservoir cap. (P.364)

Make sure that the battery termi-

nals are not corroded and that there

are no loose connections, cracks,

or loose clamps.

The cooling system may be under

pressure and may spray hot coolant if

the cap is removed, causing serious

injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor

straight antifreeze. The correct mix-

ture of water and antifreeze must be

used to provide proper lubrication,

corrosion protection and cooling. Be

sure to read the antifreeze or coolant

label.

Hold-down clamp

A

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging parts or

paint.

Terminals

■

Checking battery fluid

Check that the level is between the

“UPPER LEVEL” and “LOWER

LEVEL” lines.

Checking the radiator and

condenser

Check the radiator and condenser

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●

Make sure the power switch on the

charger is off when connecting and

disconnecting the charger cables to

the battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the

battery

The engine may not start. Follow the

procedure below to initialize the system.

1

Shift the shift lever to P (automatic

transmission) or depress the brake

pedal with the shift lever in N (man-

ual transmission).

“UPPER LEVEL” line

“LOWER LEVEL” line

A

2

3

Open and close either door.

Restart the engine.

If the fluid level is at or below the

“LOWER LEVEL” line, add distilled

water.

●

Unlocking the doors using the smart

entry & start system may not be possi-

ble immediately after reconnecting the

battery. If this happens, use the wire-

less remote control or the mechanical

key to lock/unlock the doors.

■

Adding distilled water

1 Remove the vent plug.

2 Add distilled water.

●

Start the engine with the engine

switch in ACC. The engine may not

start with the engine switch turned off.

However, the engine will operate nor-

mally from the second attempt.

The engine switch mode is recorded

by the vehicle. If the battery is discon-

nected and reconnected, the vehicle

will return the engine switch mode to

the status it was in before the battery

was disconnected. Make sure to turn

off the engine before disconnecting

the battery. Take extra care when con-

necting the battery if the engine switch

mode prior to the battery being dis-

connected is unknown.

6

If the “UPPER LEVEL” line cannot be

seen, check the fluid level by looking

directly at the cell.

If the engine will not start even after mul-

tiple attempts, contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another

duly qualified and equipped profes-

sional.

3 Put the vent plug back on and

close it securely.

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the battery produces

hydrogen gas which is flammable and

explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-

lowing before recharging:

●

If recharging with the battery installed

on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect

the ground cable.

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●

If electrolyte gets on your clothes

WARNING

It can soak through clothing on to

your skin. Immediately take off the

clothing and follow the procedure

above if necessary.

■

Chemicals in the battery

Batteries contain poisonous and cor-

rosive 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:

●

If you accidentally swallow electro-

lyte

Drink a large quantity of water or milk.

Get emergency medical attention

immediately.

●

Do not cause sparks by touching

the battery terminals with tools.

Do not smoke or light a match near

the battery.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the battery

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and

clothes.

Never recharge the battery while the

engine is running. Also, be sure all

accessories are turned off.

●

Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

■

When adding distilled water

Wear protective safety glasses

when working near the battery.

Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during

battery recharging may cause corro-

sion.

●

■

Keep children away from the bat-

tery.

Where to safely charge the bat-

tery

Adding the washer fluid

Always charge the battery in an open

area. Do not charge the battery in a

garage or closed room where there is

insufficient ventilation.

If the washer fluid level is at “LOW”,

add washer fluid.

■

Emergency measures regarding

electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean water for

at least 15 minutes and get immediate

medical attention. If possible, con-

tinue to apply water with a sponge or

cloth while traveling to the nearest

medical facility.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

■

Using the gauge

Wash the affected area thoroughly. If

you feel pain or burning, get medical

attention immediately.

The washer fluid level can be checked

by observing the position of the level on

the liquid-covered holes in the gauge. If

the level falls below the second hole

from the bottom (the “LOW” position),

refill the washer fluid.

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Tires

Replace or rotate tires in

accordance with maintenance

schedules and treadwear.

Checking tires

Current fluid level

A

Check if the treadwear indicators

are showing on the tires. Also

check the tires for uneven wear,

such as excessive wear on one

side of the tread.

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.

Check the spare tire condition and

pressure if not rotated.

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 prob-

lems of the washer fluid not spraying.

6

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-

essary.

Refer to the freezing temperatures

listed on the label of the washer fluid

bottle.

New tread

A

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

C

The location of treadwear indicators is

shown by a “TWI” or “

” mark, etc.,

molded into the sidewall of each tire.

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Replace the tires if the treadwear indi-

cators are showing on a tire.

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing

tires

■

When to replace your vehicle’s

tires

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidents.

Tires should be replaced if:

Failure to do so may cause damage

to parts of the drive train as well as

dangerous handling characteristics,

which may lead to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

●

The treadwear indicators are showing

on a tire.

●

You have tire damage such as cuts,

splits, cracks deep enough to expose

the fabric, and bulges indicating inter-

nal damage

●

Make sure to install 4 tires that are

of the specified size, and that all 4

tires are the same size, same

maker, same brand and tread pat-

tern.

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot

be properly repaired due to the size or

location of a cut or other damage

If you are not sure, consult with any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped pro-

fessional.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than

those recommended by Toyota.

●

Only use radial tires.

■

Tire life

Do not mix summer, all season and

snow tires.

Any tire over 6 years old must be

checked by a qualified technician even if

it has seldom or never been used or

damage is not obvious.

●

Do not use tires that have been

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not know

how they were used previously.

■

Low profile tires

Generally, low profile tires will wear

more rapidly and tire grip performance

will be reduced on snowy and/or icy

roads when compared to standard tires.

Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains

on snowy and/or icy roads and drive

carefully at a speed appropriate for road

and weather conditions.

NOTICE

■

Low profile tires

Low profile tires may cause greater

damage than usual to the tire wheel

when sustaining impact from the road

surface. Therefore, pay attention to

the following:

■

If the tread on snow tires wears

down below 4 mm (0.16 in.)

●

Be sure to use proper tire inflation

pressure. If tires are under-inflated,

they may be damaged more

severely.

The effectiveness of the tires as snow

tires is lost.

●

Avoid potholes, uneven pavement,

curbs and other road hazards. Fail-

ure to do so may lead to severe tire

and wheel damage.

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303

tion pressure before serious prob-

lems arise.

NOTICE

■

If tire inflation pressure of each

tire becomes low while driving

 The tire pressure detected by the

tire pressure warning system can

be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Do not continue driving, or your tires

and/or wheels may be ruined.

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on

roads with loose surfaces or potholes.

These conditions may cause losses in

tire inflation pressure, reducing the

cushioning ability of the tires. In addi-

tion, driving on rough roads may

cause damage to the tires them-

selves, as well as the vehicle’s

wheels and body.

Tire rotation

 If the tire pressure drops below a

predetermined level, the driver is

warned by a screen display and

a warning light. (P.342)

Rotate the tires in the order shown.

6

Front

A

To equalize tire wear and extend tire

life, Toyota recommends that tire rota-

tion is carried out at the same interval

as tire inspection.

■

Routine tire inflation pressure

checks

The tire pressure warning system does

not replace routine tire inflation pressure

checks. Make sure to check tire inflation

pressure as part of your routine of daily

vehicle checks.

Tire pressure warning sys-

tem

■

●

Tire inflation pressure

Your vehicle is equipped with a tire

pressure warning system that uses

tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters to detect low tire infla-

It may take a few minutes to display

the tire inflation pressure after the

engine switch is turned to ON. It may

also take a few minutes to display the

tire inflation pressure after inflation

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304

pressure has been adjusted.

conditions.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes with

temperature. The displayed values

may also be different from the values

measured using a tire pressure

gauge.

●

■

When the vehicle is parked, the time

taken for the warning to start or go off

could be extended.

When tire inflation pressure declines

rapidly for example when a tire has

burst, the warning may not function.

■

●

Situations in which the tire pres-

sure warning system may not oper-

ate properly

Warning performance of the tire

pressure warning system

In the following cases, the tire pres-

sure warning system may not operate

properly.

The warning of the tire pressure warning

system will change in accordance with

driving conditions. For this reason, the

system may give a warning even if the

tire pressure does not reach a low

enough level, or if the pressure is higher

than the pressure that was adjusted to

when the system was initialized.

ꢀ If non-genuine Toyota wheels are

used.

ꢀ A tire has been replaced with a tire

that is not an OE (Original Equipment)

tire.

ꢀ A tire has been replaced with a tire

that is not of the specified size.

ꢀ Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

ꢀ An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is

equipped.

Installing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

ꢀ If a window tint that affects the radio

wave signals is installed.

ꢀ If there is a lot of snow or ice on the

vehicle, particularly around the wheels

or wheel housings.

When replacing tires or wheels, tire

pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters must also be installed.

When new tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters are

ꢀ If the tire inflation pressure is

extremely higher than the specified

level.

installed, new ID codes must be

registered in the tire pressure warn-

ing computer and the tire pressure

warning system must be initialized.

Have tire pressure warning valve

and transmitter ID codes regis-

tered by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

(P.306)

ꢀ If tires not equipped with tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters are

used.

ꢀ If the ID code on the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters is not

registered in the tire pressure warning

computer.

●

Performance may be affected in the

following situations.

ꢀ When driving near a TV tower, electric

power plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other facility

that generates strong radio waves or

electrical noise

ꢀ When carrying a portable radio, cellu-

lar phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication device

■

Replacing tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter is not regis-

tered, the tire pressure warning system

will not work properly. After driving for

about 10 minutes, the tire pressure

warning light blinks for 1 minute and

If tire position information is not correctly

displayed due to the radio wave condi-

tions, the display may be corrected by

driving and changing the radio wave

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305

stays on to indicate a system malfunc-

tion.

Initializing the tire pressure

warning system

NOTICE

■

The tire pressure warning sys-

■

●

Repairing or replacing tires,

wheels, tire pressure warning

valves, transmitters and tire

valve caps

tem must be initialized in the

following circumstances:

 When rotating the tires.

When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters,

contact any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer as

the tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may be damaged

if not handled correctly.

 When the tire inflation pressure

is changed such as when chang-

ing traveling speed.

 When changing the tire size.

When the tire pressure warning

system is initialized, the current tire

inflation pressure is set as the

benchmark pressure.

●

Make sure to install the tire valve

caps. If the tire valve caps are not

installed, water could enter the tire

pressure warning valves and the

tire pressure warning valves could

be bound.

■

How to initialize the tire pres-

sure warning system

1 Park the vehicle in a safe place

●

■

When replacing tire valve caps, do

not use tire valve caps other than

those specified. The cap may

become stuck.

and turn the engine switch off.

Initialization cannot be performed while

the vehicle is moving.

6

2 Adjust the tire inflation pressure

to the specified cold tire inflation

pressure level.

To avoid damage to the tire pres-

sure warning valves and trans-

mitters

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 any authorized Toyota retailer

or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer or other qualified ser-

vice shop as soon as possible. After

use of liquid sealant, make sure to

replace the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter when repairing

or replacing the tire. (P.304)

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to

the specified cold tire inflation pressure

level. The tire pressure warning system

will operate based on this pressure

level.

3 Turn the engine switch to ON.

4 Press and hold the tire pressure

warning reset switch until the

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306

●

If you accidentally press the reset

switch when initialization is not neces-

sary, adjust the tire inflation pressure

to the specified level when the tires

are cold, and conduct initialization

again.

tire pressure warning light blinks

slowly 3 times.

■

When initialization of the tire pres-

sure warning system has failed

Initialization can be completed in a few

minutes. However, in the following

cases, the settings have not been

recorded and the system will not oper-

ate properly. If repeated attempts to

record tire inflation pressure settings are

unsuccessful, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

●

When operating the tire pressure

warning reset switch, tire pressure

warning light does not blink 3 times.

●

After carrying out the initialization pro-

cedure, the tire pressure warning light

blinks for 1 minute then stays on after

driving for 10 minutes.

5 Wait for a few minutes with the

engine switch ON and then turn

the engine switch off.

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

■

If you press the tire pressure warn-

ing reset switch accidentally

Do not operate the tire pressure warn-

ing reset switch without first adjusting

the tire inflation pressure to the speci-

fied level. Otherwise, the tire pressure

warning light may not come on even if

the tire inflation pressure is low, or it

may come on when the tire inflation

pressure is actually normal.

If initialization is performed, adjust the

tire inflation pressure to the specified

level and initialize the tire pressure

warning system again.

■

●

Initialization procedure

Make sure to carry out initialization

after adjusting the tire inflation pres-

sure.

Also, make sure the tires are cold

before carrying out initialization or tire

inflation pressure adjustment.

Registering ID codes

The tire pressure warning valve

and transmitter is equipped with a

unique ID code. When replacing a

tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter, it is necessary to regis-

ter the ID code. Have the ID code

●

If you have accidentally turned the

engine switch off during initialization, it

is not necessary to press the reset

switch again as initialization will

restart automatically when the engine

switch has been turned to ON for the

next time.

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307

Check that tire pressures are displayed

on the multi-information display.

registered by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

Registering ID codes

The ID codes of the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitters for two sets of

wheels can be registered.

It is not necessary to register the ID

codes when replacing normal tires with

snow tires, if the ID codes for the wheels

of both normal tires and snow tires are

registered beforehand.

In addition to the set of tire pressure

warning system sensor ID codes initially

registered to the vehicle, a second set of

ID codes can be registered.

A second set of tire pressure warning

system sensor ID codes can be regis-

tered at your Toyota dealer or repairer,

or another duly qualified and equipped

professional. When 2 sets of ID codes

have been registered, either ID code set

can be selected.

6

Changing the ID code set

1 Park the vehicle in a safe place

and turn the engine switch to

ON.

2 Press the tire pressure warning

reset switch 3 times within 3

seconds.

3 The tire pressure warning light

will illuminate for 3 seconds and

then blink 3 times.

4 The tire pressure warning light

will blink for 1 minute and then

illuminate.

5 When the ID code change has

completed, the tire pressure

warning light will turn off.

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308

on a hard, flat surface.

Replacing the tire

 Set the parking brake.

When raising your vehicle with

a jack, position the jack cor-

rectly.

 Shift the shift lever to P (auto-

matic transmission) or R (manual

transmission).

Improper placement may dam-

age your vehicle or cause

injury.

 Stop the engine.

■

Jack and Jack handle

If necessary tire replacement

seems difficult to perform,

contact any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

As your vehicle is equipped with an

emergency tire puncture repair kit, a

jack and jack handle for replacing a tire

are not included with your vehicle. To

purchase a jack and jack handle, con-

tact any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any relia-

ble repairer.

●

Jack

Before jacking up the vehi-

cle

Jack handle

 Stop the vehicle in a safe place

Location of the jack and tools

Towing eyelet

A

Screwdriver

Jack handle (if equipped)

C

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309

Wheel nut wrench

Jack (if equipped)

D

Removing a tire

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

1 Chock the tires.

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 pur-

pose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●

Do not use other tire jacks for

replacing tires on this vehicle.

Always check that the tire jack is

securely set to the jack point.

Wheel chock posi-

Flat tire

tions

Do not put any part of your body

under the vehicle while it is sup-

ported by the jack.

Front left-hand

side

Behind the rear

right-hand side tire

●

Do not start the engine or drive the

vehicle while the vehicle is sup-

ported by the jack.

Front right-hand

side

Behind the rear

left-hand side tire

6

In front of the front

right-hand side tire

●

Do not raise the vehicle while

someone is inside.

Rear left-hand side

When raising the vehicle, do not put

an object on or under the jack.

Rear right-hand

side

In front of the front

left-hand side tire

Do not raise the vehicle to a height

greater than that required to

replace the tire.

2 Slightly loosen the wheel nuts

(one turn).

●

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.

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3 Turn the tire jack portion by

310

A

WARNING

hand until the notch of the jack

is in contact with the jack point.

■

Replacing a flat tire

Do not touch the disc wheels or the

area around the brakes immediately

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. Touch-

ing these areas with hands, feet or

other body parts while changing a tire,

etc. may result in burns.

Installing the tire

4 Raise the vehicle until the tire is

1 Remove any dirt or foreign mat-

ter from the wheel contact sur-

face.

slightly raised off the ground.

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.

5 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.

2 Install the tire and loosely

tighten each wheel nut by hand

by approximately the same

amount.

Turn the wheel nuts until the washers

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WARNING

311

come into contact with the disc wheel.

■

When installing the tire

Failure to follow these precautions

could cause the wheel nuts to loosen

and the tire to fall off, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Never use oil or grease on the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel

nuts to be excessively tightened,

leading to bolt or disc wheel damage.

In addition, the oil or grease can

cause the wheel nuts to loosen and

the wheel may fall off, causing a seri-

ous accident. Remove any oil or

grease from the wheel bolts or wheel

nuts.

Tapered portion

A

Disc wheel

3 Lower the vehicle.

●

Have the wheel nuts tightened with

a torque wrench to 120 Nꢀm (12.2

kgfꢀm, 89 ftꢀlbf) as soon as possible

after changing wheels.

●

Do not attach a heavily damaged

wheel ornament, as it may fly off the

wheel while the vehicle is moving.

6

When installing a tire, only use

wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut

two or three times in the order

shown in the illustration.

If there are any cracks or deforma-

tions in the bolt screws, nut threads

or bolt holes of the wheel, have the

vehicle inspected by any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Tightening torque:

120 Nꢀm (12.2 kgfꢀm, 89 ftꢀlbf)

5 Stow the jack and all tools.

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312

should be placed so that the vehicle is

balanced.

Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain proper

tire inflation pressure. Tire

inflation pressure should be

checked at least once per

month. However, Toyota rec-

ommends that tire inflation

pressure be checked once

every two weeks.

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to save

tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly inflated,

the following conditions may occur

which could lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury:

●

Excessive wear

Uneven wear

Poor handling

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure may result in the following:

Possibility of blowouts resulting

from overheated tires

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Air leaking from between tire and

wheel

Reduced driving comfort and poor

handling

Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-

age

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

Reduced safety

Greater possibility of tire damage

while driving (due to road hazards,

expansion joints, sharp edges in the

road, etc.)

Damage to the drivetrain

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it

checked by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

NOTICE

■

Instructions for checking tire infla-

tion pressure

■

When inspecting and adjusting

tire inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure,

observe the following:

Be sure to put the tire valve caps back

on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or

moisture may get into the valve and

cause an air leak, resulting in

decreased tire inflation pressure.

●

Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at

least 3 hours or has not been driven

for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you

will get an accurate cold tire inflation

pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly

inflated based only on its appearance.

It is normal for the tire inflation pres-

sure to be higher after driving as heat

is generated in the tire. Do not reduce

tire inflation pressure after driving.

●

Passengers and luggage weight

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

WARNING

313

Wheels

■

●

When replacing wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or

heavily corroded, it should be

replaced. Otherwise, the tire

may separate from the wheel

or cause a loss of handling

control.

Do not use wheels that are a differ-

ent size from those recommended

in the Owner’s Manual, as this may

result in a loss of handling control.

●

Never use an inner tube in a leak-

ing wheel which is designed for a

tubeless tire. Doing so may result in

an accident, causing death or seri-

ous injury.

Wheel selection

■

When installing the wheel nuts

Never use oil or grease on the wheel

bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and grease

may cause the wheel nuts to be

excessively tightened, leading to bolt

or disc wheel damage. In addition, the

oil or grease can cause the wheel

nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall

off, causing an accident and resulting

in death or serious injury. Remove

any oil or grease from the wheel bolts

or wheel nuts.

When replacing wheels, care

should be taken to ensure that they

are equivalent to those removed in

load capacity, diameter, rim width

*

and inset .

Replacement wheels are available

at any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

■

Use of defective wheels prohib-

ited

^*: Conventionally referred to as offset.

6

Do not use cracked or deformed

wheels. Doing so could cause the tire

to leak air during driving, possibly

causing an accident.

Toyota does not recommend using

the following:

 Wheels of different sizes or types

 Used wheels

NOTICE

 Bent wheels that have been

■

●

Replacing tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters

straightened

Because tire repair or replacement

may affect the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters, make sure

to have tires serviced by any

■

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are equipped

with tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters that allow the tire pressure

warning system to provide advance

warning in the event of a loss in tire

inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are

replaced, tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters must be installed.

(P.304)

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer or other qualified service

shop. In addition, make sure to pur-

chase your tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters at any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

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314

Air conditioning filter

NOTICE

●

Ensure that only genuine Toyota

wheels are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters may not work properly

with non-genuine wheels.

The air conditioning filter must

be changed regularly to main-

tain air conditioning efficiency.

Removing the air condition-

ing filter

Aluminum wheel precau-

tions

1 Turn the engine switch off.

 Use only Toyota wheel nuts and

wrenches designed for use with

your aluminum wheels.

2 Open the glove box. Slide off

the damper.

 When rotating, repairing or

changing your tires, check that

the wheel nuts are still tight after

driving 1600 km (1000 miles).



Left-hand drive vehicles

 Be careful not to damage the

aluminum wheels when using

tire chains.

 Use only Toyota genuine balance

weights or equivalent and a plas-

tic or rubber hammer when bal-

ancing your wheels.



Right-hand drive vehicles

3 Push in each side of the glove

box and pull the glove box

toward you to disconnect the

claws.

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Left-hand drive vehicles

315



Left-hand drive vehicles



Right-hand drive vehicles

 Right-hand drive vehicles

4 Lower the glove box slowly until

5 Remove the filter cover.

6

surface ( _A) is horizontal with

the floor, then pull it out. (Simply

pulling with gentle force will dis-

engage the lower claws.)

Do not forcibly pull the glove box. Oth-

erwise, the lower claws ( ) or the

B

lower claw engagement points (

)

C

may be deformed, making it difficult to

reinstall or close the glove box.

6 Remove the air conditioning fil-

ter and replace it with a new

one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the filter

and the filter case should be pointing

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316

up.

Electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new

one if it is depleted.

As the key may be damaged if

the following procedure is not

performed properly, it is rec-

ommended that key battery

replacement be performed by

any authorized Toyota retailer

or Toyota authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

7 When installing, reverse the

steps listed.

■

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning

filter according to the maintenance

schedule. In dusty areas or areas with

heavy traffic flow, early replacement

may be required. (For scheduled main-

tenance information, please refer to the

“Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota War-

ranty Booklet”.)

■

If the electronic key battery is

depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart entry & start system and

wireless remote control will not func-

tion properly.

●

The operational range will be reduced.

■

If air flow from the vents decreases

dramatically

Items to prepare

The filter may be clogged. Check the fil-

ter and replace if necessary.

 Flathead screwdriver

 Lithium battery CR2032

NOTICE

■

When removing the glove box

■

●

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

Do not forcibly pull the glove box.

Otherwise, the lower claws or the

lower claw engagement points may

be deformed, making it difficult to

reinstall or close the glove box.

Batteries can be purchased at any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer, local electrical appliance

shops or camera stores.

■

When using the air conditioning

system

●

Replace only with the same or equiva-

lent type recommended by the manu-

facturer.

Make sure that a filter is always

installed.

Using the air conditioning system

without a filter may cause damage to

the system.

Dispose of used batteries according to

local laws.

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317

4 Install a new battery with the “+”

terminal facing up, as shown in

the illustration.

Replacing the battery

1 Take out the mechanical key.

2 Insert the tip of a flathead

5 Align the protruding part with the

slot and install the cover.

screwdriver into the groove ( _A

and remove the cover.

)

To prevent damage to the key, cover

the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a

rag.

6

WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

3 Remove the depleted battery.

To prevent damage to the key, cover

the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a

rag.

●

Do not swallow the battery. Doing

so may cause chemical burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery is

used in the electronic key. If a bat-

tery is swallowed, it may cause

severe chemical burns in as little as

2 hours and may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed bat-

teries from children.

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

WARNING

318

●

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to

rust.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly closed,

stop using the electronic key and

stow the key in the place where

children cannot reach, and then

contact any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized

Do not touch or move any other

component inside the remote con-

trol.

Do not bend either of the battery

terminals.

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a battery

or put a battery into a part of your

body, get emergency medical atten-

tion immediately.

■

●

To prevent battery explosion or

leakage of flammable liquid or

gas

Replace the battery with a new bat-

tery of the same type. If a wrong

type of battery is used, it may

explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to

extremely low pressure due to high

altitude or extremely high tempera-

tures.

Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

■

●

Lithium battery precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BAT-

TERY IS REPLACED BY AN

INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES

ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-

TIONS

●

Batteries shall not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.

NOTICE

■

For normal operation after

replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidents:

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319

Only type A fuses can be removed

using the pullout tool.

Checking and replacing

fuses

If any of the electrical compo-

nents do not operate, a fuse

may have blown. If this hap-

pens, check and replace the

fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing

fuses

4 Check if the fuse is blown.

Type A and B:

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse

of an appropriate amperage rating. The

amperage rating can be found on the

fuse box lid.

1 Turn the engine switch off.

2 Open the fuse box cover.



Engine compartment

Type C:

Contact any authorized Toyota retailer

or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.



Type A

6



Instrument panel

Remove the lid.

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

A

3 Remove the fuse with the pull-

out tool.

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Type B

320

Because certain bulbs are connected to

circuits designed to prevent overload,

non-genuine parts or parts not designed

for this vehicle may be unusable.



WARNING

■

To prevent system breakdowns

and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage

to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or

injury.

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

Type C

A

●

Never use a fuse of a higher

amperage rating than that indi-

cated, or use any other object in

place of a fuse.



Always use a genuine Toyota fuse

or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a wire,

even as a temporary fix.

Do not modify the fuses or fuse

boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

A

Have the cause of electrical overload

determined and repaired by any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer as soon as possible.

■

●

After a fuse is replaced

If the lights do not turn on even after

the fuse has been replaced, a bulb

may need replacement.

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, have

the vehicle inspected by any author-

ized Toyota retailer or Toyota author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■

If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protect-

ing the wiring harness from damage.

■

When replacing light bulbs

Toyota recommends that you use genu-

ine Toyota products designed for this

vehicle.

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321

 Front turn signal lights

 Side turn signal lights

 Stop/tail lights

Light bulbs

You may replace the following

bulbs by yourself. The diffi-

culty level of replacement var-

ies depending on the bulb. As

there is a danger that compo-

nents may be damaged, we

recommend that replacement

is carried out by any author-

ized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

 Rear turn signal lights

 High mounted stoplight

 License plate lights

 Door courtesy lights (if equipped)

■

LED light bulbs

The lights consist of a number of LEDs.

If any of the LEDs burn out, take your

vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer

or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer to have the light replaced.

■

Condensation build-up on the

inside of the lens

Preparing for light bulb

replacement

Temporary condensation build-up on the

inside of the headlight lens does not

indicate a malfunction. Contact any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer for more information in the fol-

lowing situations:

Check the wattage of the light bulb

to be replaced. (P.375)

Bulb locations

6

●

■

Large drops of water have built up on

the inside of the lens.

Water has built up inside the head-

light.

When replacing light bulbs

P.320

Replacing light bulbs

■

Back-up light

1 Remove the clips.

Back-up light

A

To prevent damage to the vehicle,

cover the tip of the screwdriver with a

Rear fog lights

■

Bulbs that need to be replaced

by your Toyota dealer

 Headlights

 Front position lights/daytime run-

ning lights

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322

rag.

4 Remove the light bulb.

2 Pull the cover to disengage

5 Install a new light bulb then

install the bulb base to the light

unit by inserting it and turning

the bulb base clockwise.

each claw and remove it.

3 Turn the bulb base

counterclockwise.

6 Install the cover.

Align the cover with the claws on the

vehicle and push the cover toward the

front of the vehicle to engage each claw

and install it.

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323

7 Install the clips.

3 Turn the bulb base

counterclockwise.

■

Rear fog lights

4 Remove the light bulb.

1 Remove the clips.

To prevent damage to the vehicle,

cover the tip of the screwdriver with a

rag.

5 Install a new light bulb then

install the bulb base to the light

unit by inserting it and turning

the bulb base clockwise.

6

2 Pull the cover to disengage

each claw and remove it.

6 Install the cover.

Align the cover with the claws on the

vehicle and push the cover toward the

front of the vehicle to engage each claw

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324

and install it.

■

●

When changing the rear fog light

or back-up lights

Stop the engine and wait until the

exhaust pipes and surrounding

parts have cooled down suffi-

ciently. The lights are located near

the exhaust pipe and touching a hot

exhaust pipe and surrounding parts

can cause burns.

■

●

To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated

and locked.

7 Install the clips.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb

before installing to prevent heat

damage.

WARNING

■

●

Replacing light bulbs

Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to

replace the bulb immediately after

turning off the lights. The bulbs

become very hot and may cause

burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion of

the light bulb with bare hands.

When it is unavoidable to hold the

glass portion, use and hold with a

clean dry cloth to avoid getting

moisture and oils on the bulb. Also,

if the bulb is scratched or dropped,

it may blow out or crack.

●

Fully install light bulbs and any

parts used to secure them. Failure

to do so may result in heat damage,

fire, or water entering the light unit.

This may damage the lights or

cause condensation to build up on

the lens.

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