2024-2026 Toyota C-Hr SUV Maintenance and care User Manual
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Maintenance and care  
7
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7-1. Maintenance and care  
Cleaning and protecting the  
vehicle exterior.......... 406  
Cleaning and protecting the  
vehicle interior........... 410  
7-2. Maintenance  
Maintenance requirements  
.................................. 413  
General maintenance.. 414  
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-  
nance  
Do-it-yourself service pre-  
cautions..................... 417  
Hood ........................... 419  
Positioning a floor jack  
.................................. 421  
Motor compartment..... 422  
Tires ............................ 428  
Replacing the tire........ 440  
Tire inflation pressure.. 444  
Wheels........................ 446  
Air conditioning filter.... 448  
Electronic key battery.. 450  
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Checking and replacing  
fuses.......................... 452  
Headlight aim.............. 454  
Light bulbs................... 455  
406  
7-1.Maintenance and care  
7-1. Maintenance and care  
The restoration time may become  
shorter when the coating is  
Cleaning and protect-  
ing the vehicle exte-  
rior  
warmed by applying warm water.  
GDeep scratches caused by keys,  
coins, etc., cannot be restored.  
GDo not use wax that contain abra-  
Perform cleaning in a man-  
ner appropriate to each  
component and its material.  
sives.  
IAutomatic car washes  
GBefore washing the vehicle:  
• Fold the mirrors  
• Turn off the power back door  
Start washing from the front of the  
vehicle. Extend the mirrors before  
driving.  
Cleaning instructions  
Working from top to bottom,  
liberally apply water to the  
vehicle body, wheel wells and  
underside of the vehicle to  
remove any dirt and dust.  
GBrushes used in automatic car  
washes may scratch the vehicle  
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and  
harm your vehicle’s paint.  
GRear spoiler may not be washable  
in some automatic car washes.  
There may also be an increased  
risk of damage to vehicle.  
Wash the vehicle body using  
a sponge or soft cloth, such  
as a chamois.  
GWhen using an automatic car-  
washes, etc. the shift position  
needs to be held in N, refer to  
P.217.  
For hard-to-remove marks,  
use car wash soap and rinse  
thoroughly with water.  
IHigh pressure car washes  
Wipe away any water.  
As water may enter the cabin, do  
not bring the nozzle tip near the  
gaps around the doors or perimeter  
of the windows, or spray these  
areas continuously.  
Wax the vehicle when the  
waterproof coating deterio-  
rates.  
If water does not bead on a clean  
surface, apply wax when the vehi-  
cle body is cool.  
INote for a smart key system  
GIf 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 following correc-  
tion procedures to wash the vehi-  
cle:  
• Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2  
m) or more separate from the  
vehicle while the vehicle is being  
washed. (Take care to ensure that  
the key is not stolen.)  
ISelf-restoring coat  
The vehicle body has a self-restor-  
ing coating that is resistant to small  
surface scratches caused in a car  
wash, etc.  
GThe coating lasts for 5 to 8 years  
from when the vehicle is delivered  
from the plant.  
• Set the electronic key to bat-  
tery-saving mode to disable the  
smart key system (P.169)  
GThe restoration time differs  
depending on the depth of the  
scratch and outside temperature.  
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7-1. Maintenance and care  
GIf the electronic key is inside the  
vehicle and a door handle  
• When using tire cleaners or tire  
wax, do not allow them to be  
applied to the wheels.  
• Do not scrub or polish the wheels  
using a brush or dry cloth, etc.  
• Do not use a high pressure  
washer or steam cleaner.  
• Do not use detergent on the  
wheels when they are hot, such  
as after driving or parking in hot  
weather.  
becomes wet during a car wash, a  
buzzer may sound outside the  
vehicle and “Key Detected In  
Vehicle” may be shown on the  
multi-information display. To turn  
off the alarm, lock all the doors.  
IWheels and wheel ornaments  
(vehicles without matte painted  
wheels)  
IBrake pads and calipers  
GRemove any dirt immediately by  
using a neutral detergent.  
Rust may form if the vehicle is  
parked with wet brake pads or disc  
rotors, causing them to stick. Before  
parking the vehicle after it is  
washed, drive slowly and apply the  
brakes several times to dry the  
parts.  
GWash detergent off with water  
immediately after use.  
GTo protect the paint from damage,  
make sure to observe the follow-  
ing precautions.  
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or  
abrasive detergent.  
IBumpers  
• Do not use hard brushes.  
• Do not use detergent on the  
wheels when they are hot, such  
as after driving or parking in hot  
weather.  
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.  
IPlated portions  
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the  
parts as follows:  
GUse a soft cloth dampened with an  
approximately 5% solution of neu-  
tral detergent and water to clean  
the dirt off.  
GWipe the surface with a dry, soft  
cloth to remove any remaining  
moisture.  
IWheels and wheel ornaments  
(vehicles with matte painted  
wheels)  
A different set of care is necessary  
for matte painted wheels and wheel  
ornaments.  
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Contact any Toyota dealer.  
GTo remove oily deposits, use alco-  
hol wet wipes or a similar product.  
GRemove any dirt with water imme-  
diately.  
If the wheels are excessively dirty,  
use diluted neutral detergent.  
WARNING  
GWhen using detergent, make sure  
to wash it off with water immedi-  
ately. Then use a soft cloth to wipe  
off the water.  
IWhen washing the vehicle  
Do not apply water to the inside of  
the motor compartment. Doing so  
may cause the electrical compo-  
nents, etc. to catch fire.  
GUse a sponge or soft cloth to  
remove the dirt by hand.  
GTo prevent the matte paint from  
being damaged or glossy, make  
sure to observe the following pre-  
cautions:  
• Do not apply any coatings or wax.  
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or  
abrasive detergents.  
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7-1. Maintenance and care  
WARNING  
GRCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)  
function  
IWhen cleaning the windshield  
GSafe Exit Assist  
Set the wiper switch to off.  
If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the  
wipers may operate unexpect-  
edly in the following situations,  
and may result in hands being  
caught or other serious injuries  
and cause damage to the wiper  
blades.  
GPKSB (Parking Support Brake)  
GIntuitive parking assist  
NOTICE  
ITo prevent paint deteriora-  
tion and corrosion on the  
body and components (alumi-  
num wheels, etc.)  
GWash the vehicle immediately in  
the following cases:  
• After driving near the sea coast  
• After driving on salted roads  
Off  
A
• If coal tar or tree sap is present  
on the paint surface  
AUTO  
GWhen the upper part of the  
windshield where the raindrop  
sensor is located is touched by  
hand  
• If dead insects, insect droppings  
or bird droppings are present on  
the paint surface  
• After driving in an area contami-  
nated with soot, oily smoke,  
mine dust, iron powder or chem-  
ical substances  
GWhen a wet rag or similar is  
held close to the raindrop sen-  
sor  
GIf something bumps against the  
windshield  
• If the vehicle becomes heavily  
soiled with dust or mud  
GIf you directly touch the raindrop  
sensor body or if something  
bumps into the raindrop sensor  
• If liquids such as benzene and  
gasoline are spilled on the paint  
surface  
IPrecaution regarding the  
front and rear bumpers  
GIf the paint is chipped or  
scratched, have it repaired  
immediately.  
If the paint of the front or rear  
bumper is chipped or scratched,  
the following systems may not  
function correctly. If this occurs,  
consult any Toyota dealer.  
GTo prevent the wheels from cor-  
roding, remove any dirt and  
store in a place with low humid-  
ity when storing the wheels.  
GToyota Safety Sense 3.0  
Toyota Safety Sense  
GBSM (Blind Spot Monitor)  
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7-1. Maintenance and care  
GKeep the cleaning nozzle at  
NOTICE  
least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from  
the vehicle body. Otherwise  
resin section, such as moldings  
and bumpers, may be deformed  
and damaged. Also, do not con-  
tinuously hold the nozzle in the  
same place.  
ICleaning the exterior lights  
GWash carefully. Do not use  
organic substances or scrub  
with a hard brush.  
This may damage the surfaces  
of the lights.  
GDo not spray the lower part of  
the windshield continuously.  
If water enters the air condition-  
ing system intake located near  
the lower part of the windshield,  
the air conditioning system may  
not operate correctly.  
GDo not apply wax to the sur-  
faces of the lights.  
Wax may cause damage to the  
lenses.  
IWhen using an automatic car  
wash  
Set the wiper switch to the off  
position.  
If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the  
wipers may operate and the wiper  
blades may be damaged.  
GDo not wash the underside of  
the vehicle using a high pres-  
sure car washer. If water enters  
the traction battery, the EV sys-  
tem may malfunction.  
IWhen using a high pressure  
car wash  
GDo not use the washer on the  
area around the charging port  
lid. Water could get into the  
charging inlet and could dam-  
age the vehicle.  
GWhen washing the vehicle, do  
not spray the camera or its sur-  
rounding area directly with a  
high pressure washer. Shock  
applied from high pressure  
water may cause the device to  
not operate normally.  
ICleaning aluminum parts  
When cleaning the hood, do not  
push hard or put weight on it.  
The aluminum part may be  
dented.  
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GDo not spray water directly on  
the radar which is equipped  
behind the radar sensor cover.  
Otherwise it may cause the  
device to be damaged.  
GDo not bring the nozzle tip close  
to boots (rubber or resin manu-  
factured cover), connectors or  
the following parts. The parts  
may be damaged if they come  
into contact with high-pressure  
water.  
• Traction related parts  
• Steering parts  
• Suspension parts  
• Brake parts  
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7-1. Maintenance and care  
age to the IR protective coating,  
observe the following:  
GIf the windows are dirty, gently  
wipe them with a cloth soaked in  
water or lukewarm water as soon  
as possible.  
GIf the windows are very dirty, do  
not open and close them repeat-  
edly.  
Cleaning and protect-  
ing the vehicle interior  
Perform cleaning in a man-  
ner appropriate to each  
component and its material.  
Protecting the vehicle  
interior  
WARNING  
IWater in the vehicle  
GDo not splash or spill liquid in  
the vehicle.  
Doing so may cause the electri-  
cal components, etc., to mal-  
function or catch fire.  
Remove dirt and dust using a  
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty  
surfaces with a cloth damp-  
ened with lukewarm water.  
GDo not get any of the SRS com-  
ponents or wiring in the vehicle  
interior wet. (P.33)  
If dirt cannot be removed,  
wipe it off with a soft cloth  
dampened with neutral deter-  
gent diluted to approximately  
1%.  
An electrical malfunction may  
cause the airbags to deploy or  
not function properly, resulting  
in death or serious injury.  
Wring out any excess water  
from the cloth and thoroughly  
wipe off remaining traces of  
detergent and water.  
GDo not let the wireless charger  
(P.382) get wet. Failure to do  
so may cause the charger to  
become hot and cause burns or  
could cause electric shock  
resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
IShampooing the carpets  
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 keeping the carpet as  
dry as possible.  
ICleaning the interior (espe-  
cially instrument panel)  
Do not use a 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.  
IHandling the seat belts  
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm  
water using a cloth or sponge. Also  
check the belts periodically for  
excessive wear, fraying or cuts.  
IFront side windows with IR pro-  
tective coating  
The front side windows have IR pro-  
tective coating. To prevent any dam-  
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7-1. Maintenance and care  
GBe careful not to scratch or  
damage the heater wires or  
antenna.  
NOTICE  
ICleaning detergents  
GDo not use the following types  
of detergent, as they may dis-  
color the vehicle interior or  
cause streaks or damage to  
painted surfaces:  
ICleaning the front side win-  
dows  
Do not use any compound or  
abrasive product (e.g., glass  
cleaner, detergent, wax) to clean  
the windows. It may damage the  
coating.  
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-  
stances such as benzene or  
gasoline, alkaline or acidic  
solutions, dye, and bleach  
Cleaning the areas with  
satin-finish metal accents  
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic  
solutions, such as thinner, ben-  
zene, and alcohol  
Remove dirt using a  
water-dampened soft cloth or  
synthetic chamois.  
GDo not use a polish wax or pol-  
ish cleaner. The instrument  
panel’s or other interior part’s  
painted surface may be dam-  
aged.  
Wipe the surface with a dry  
soft cloth to remove any  
remaining moisture.  
IWater on the floor  
Do not wash the vehicle floor with  
water.  
ICleaning the areas with  
satin-finish metal accents  
Vehicle systems such as the  
audio system may be damaged if  
water comes into contact with  
electrical components such as the  
audio system above or under the  
floor of the vehicle. Water may  
also cause the body to rust.  
The metal areas use a layer of real  
metal for the surface. It is necessary  
to clean them regularly. If dirty areas  
are left uncleaned for long periods  
of time, they may be difficult to  
clean.  
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IWhen cleaning the inside of  
the windshield  
Cleaning the leather areas  
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-  
tact the lens. Also, do not touch  
the lens. (P.238)  
I
Cleaning the leather  
ICleaning the inside of the rear  
window  
Remove dirt and dust using a  
vacuum cleaner.  
GDo not use a glass cleaner to  
clean the rear window, as this  
may cause damage to the rear  
window defogger heater wires.  
Use a cloth dampened with  
lukewarm water to gently wipe  
the window clean. Wipe the win-  
dow in strokes running parallel  
to the heater wires.  
Wipe off any excess dirt and  
dust with a soft cloth damp-  
ened with diluted detergent.  
Use a diluted water solution of  
approximately 5% neutral  
wool detergent.  
Wring out any excess water  
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7-1. Maintenance and care  
from the cloth and thoroughly  
wipe off all remaining traces  
of detergent.  
1%.  
Wring out any excess water  
from the cloth and thoroughly  
wipe off remaining traces of  
detergent and water.  
Wipe the surface with a dry,  
soft cloth to remove any  
remaining moisture.  
Allow the leather to dry in a  
shaded and ventilated area.  
Cleaning fabric portions  
To remove dust from the fab-  
ric, use a vacuum cleaner or  
adhesive tape.  
ICaring for leather areas  
Toyota recommends cleaning the  
interior of the vehicle at least twice a  
year to maintain the quality of the  
vehicle’s interior.  
However, please remove the dust  
near the passenger airbag orna-  
ment by hand.  
NOTICE  
Use a cloth dampened with  
water to gently wipe the fabric  
clean.  
IPreventing damage to leather  
surfaces  
Observe the following precautions  
to avoid damage to and deteriora-  
tion of leather surfaces:  
Do not use detergents to clean the  
fabric.  
GRemove any dust or dirt from  
leather surfaces immediately.  
Cleaning the instrument  
panel surface  
GDo not expose the vehicle to  
direct sunlight for extended peri-  
ods of time. Park the vehicle in  
the shade, especially during  
summer.  
Remove dirt and dust using a  
vacuum cleaner.  
Wipe it off with a soft cloth  
dampened with neutral deter-  
gent diluted to approximately  
1%.  
GDo 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 signifi-  
cantly.  
Wring out any excess water  
from the cloth and thoroughly  
wipe off remaining traces of  
detergent and water.  
Cleaning the synthetic  
leather areas  
Remove dirt and dust using a  
vacuum cleaner.  
Wipe it off with a soft cloth  
dampened with neutral deter-  
gent diluted to approximately  
413  
7-2. Maintenance  
7-2.Maintenance  
IHandling of the 12-volt bat-  
tery  
Maintenance require-  
ments  
GOils and fluids contained in  
vehicles as well as waste pro-  
duced by component wear con-  
tain or emit chemicals known to  
the State of California to cause  
cancer and birth defects or  
other reproductive harm. Avoid  
exposure and wash any  
To ensure safe and econom-  
ical driving, day-to-day care  
and regular maintenance  
are essential. It is the  
owner’s responsibility to  
perform regular checks.  
Toyota recommends the fol-  
lowing maintenance:  
affected area immediately.  
G12-volt battery posts, terminals  
and related accessories con-  
tain lead and lead compounds  
which are known to cause brain  
damage. Wash your hands after  
handling. (P.425)  
IRepair and replacement  
It is recommended that genuine  
Toyota parts be used for repairs to  
ensure performance of each sys-  
tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in  
replacement or if a repair shop other  
than a Toyota dealer performs  
repairs, confirm the warranty cover-  
age.  
General maintenance  
General maintenance should be  
performed on a daily basis. This  
can be done by yourself or by a  
Toyota dealer.  
IAllow inspection and repairs to  
be performed by a Toyota  
dealer  
Scheduled maintenance  
GToyota technicians are  
well-trained specialists and are  
kept up to date with the latest ser-  
vice information. They are well  
informed about the operations of  
all systems on your vehicle.  
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Scheduled maintenance should  
be performed at specified inter-  
vals according to the mainte-  
nance schedule.  
GKeep a copy of the repair order. It  
proves that the maintenance that  
has been performed is under war-  
ranty coverage. If any problem  
should arise while your vehicle is  
under warranty, your Toyota  
For details about maintenance  
items and schedules, refer to the  
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or  
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.  
dealer will promptly take care of it.  
IResetting the message indicat-  
ing maintenance is required  
WARNING  
After the required maintenance is  
preformed according to the mainte-  
nance schedule, please reset the  
message.  
To reset the message, follow the  
procedure described below:  
IIf your vehicle is not properly  
maintained  
Improper maintenance could  
result in serious damage to the  
vehicle and possible death or seri-  
ous injury.  
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7-2. Maintenance  
on the multimedia dis-  
1 Select  
General maintenance  
play.  
2 Select “Vehicle customize”.  
Listed below are the general  
maintenance items that  
should be performed at the  
intervals specified in the  
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-  
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s  
Manual Supplement/Sched-  
uled Maintenance Guide”. It  
is recommended that any  
problem you notice should  
be brought to the attention  
of your Toyota dealer or  
qualified service shop for  
advice.  
3 Select “Utility”.  
4 Select “Scheduled Mainte-  
nance”.  
5 Select “Reset”.  
Do-it-yourself mainte-  
nance  
You can perform some mainte-  
nance procedures by yourself.  
Please be aware that do-it-your-  
self maintenance may affect  
warranty coverage.  
The use of Toyota repair manuals is  
recommended.  
WARNING  
For details about warranty cover-  
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s  
Warranty Information Booklet” or  
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.  
IIf the EV system is operating  
Turn the EV system off and  
ensure that there is adequate  
ventilation before performing  
maintenance checks.  
Motor compartment  
Items  
Check points  
Is the brake fluid at  
the correct level?  
(P.424)  
Brake fluid  
Is the power con-  
Power control trol unit/heater  
unit/heater-  
coolant  
coolant at the cor-  
rect level?  
(P.424, P.422)  
Check the connec-  
tions. (P.425)  
12-volt battery  
415  
7-2. Maintenance  
Items  
Check points  
The radiator  
Items  
Check points  
• The vehicle  
should be free from  
foreign objects.  
(P.423)  
should not pull to  
one side when  
the brakes are  
applied.  
• The brakes  
should work  
Radiator  
Is there sufficient  
washer fluid?  
(P.428)  
Washer fluid  
effectively.  
Brakes  
• The brake pedal  
should not feel  
spongy.  
Vehicle interior  
• The brake pedal  
should not get  
too close to the  
floor when the  
brakes are  
Items  
Check points  
• The accelerator  
pedal should  
move smoothly  
(without uneven  
pedal effort or  
catching).  
Accelerator  
pedal  
applied.  
• Do the head  
restraints move  
smoothly and  
lock securely?  
Head  
restraints  
• When parked on  
a slope and the  
shift position is in  
P, is the vehicle  
securely  
Transmission  
“Park” mecha-  
nism  
• Do the indica-  
tors and buzzers  
function prop-  
erly?  
Indica-  
tors/buzzers  
stopped?  
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• Does the brake  
pedal move  
smoothly?  
• Does the brake  
pedal have  
appropriate  
clearance from  
the floor?  
• Does the brake  
pedal have the  
correct amount  
of free play?  
• Do all the lights  
come on?  
• Are the head-  
lights aimed cor-  
rectly?  
Lights  
Brake pedal  
• Does the park-  
ing brake oper-  
ate normally?  
• When parked on  
a slope and the  
parking brake is  
on, is the vehicle  
securely  
Parking brake  
stopped?  
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7-2. Maintenance  
Items Check points  
Items  
Check points  
• Do the seat belts  
operate  
smoothly?  
• Is the tire infla-  
tion pressure  
correct?  
Seat belts  
Seats  
• The seat belts  
should not be  
damaged.  
• The tires should  
not be damaged  
or excessively  
worn.  
• Have the tires  
been rotated  
according to the  
maintenance  
schedule?  
• Do the seat con-  
trols operate  
properly?  
Tires  
• Does the steer-  
ing wheel rotate  
smoothly?  
• Does the steer-  
ing wheel have  
the correct  
• The wheel nuts  
should not be  
loose.  
• The wiper blades  
should not show  
any signs of  
cracking, split-  
ting, wear, con-  
tamination or  
Steering wheel amount of free  
play?  
• There should not  
be any strange  
sounds coming  
from the steer-  
ing wheel.  
Windshield  
wipers/rear  
deformation.  
window wiper • The wiper blades  
should clear the  
windshield/rear  
Vehicle exterior  
window without  
streaking or skip-  
ping.  
Items  
Doors  
Check points  
• Do the doors  
operate  
smoothly?  
• Does the hood  
lock system work  
properly?  
Hood  
• There should not  
be any signs of  
fluid leakage  
Fluid leaks  
after the vehicle  
has been parked.  
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
7-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Items  
Parts and tools  
• “Toyota Super  
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions  
Long Life Cool-  
ant” or a similar  
high quality eth-  
ylene gly-  
col-based,  
non-silicate,  
If you perform maintenance  
by yourself, be sure to fol-  
low the correct procedure  
as given in these sections.  
non-amine,  
non-nitrite and  
non-borate cool-  
ant with long-life  
hybrid organic  
acid technology  
Toyota Super  
Long Life Cool-  
ant” is pre-mixed  
with 50% coolant  
and 50% deion-  
ized water.  
Maintenance  
Heater cool-  
ant level  
(P.422)  
Items  
Parts and tools  
• Warm water  
• Baking soda  
• Grease  
• Conventional  
wrench (for termi-  
nal clamp bolts)  
12-volt bat-  
tery condition  
(P.425)  
• FMVSS No.116  
DOT 3 or SAE  
J1703 brake fluid  
FMVSS No.116  
DOT 4 or SAE  
J1704 brake fluid  
• Rag or paper  
towel  
• Funnel (used only  
for adding coolant)  
Brake fluid  
level(P.424  
)
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• Funnel (used only  
for adding brake  
fluid)  
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Items  
Parts and tools  
Items  
Parts and tools  
• In order to ensure  
maximum perfor-  
mance of the trac-  
tion battery  
• Tire pressure  
gauge  
• Compressed air  
source  
Tire inflation  
pressure  
(P.444)  
cooling system  
and limit risks of  
battery short cir-  
cuit and other  
damage to your  
vehicle, Toyota  
recommends  
• Water or washer  
fluid containing  
antifreeze (for win-  
ter use)  
• Funnel (used only  
for adding water or  
washer fluid)  
Washer fluid  
(P.428)  
Powercontrol using Toyota  
unit coolant  
level  
(P.424)  
Genuine Traction  
Battery Coolant”  
or similar  
high-quality eth-  
ylene gly-  
col-based, low  
electric conductiv-  
ity coolant,  
non-amine and  
non-borate cool-  
ant with azole  
additives.  
WARNING  
The motor 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.  
IWhen working on the motor  
compartment  
GMake sure that “POWER ON”  
on the multi-information display  
and the “READY” indicator are  
both off.  
• Funnel (used only  
for adding coolant)  
GKeep hands, clothing and tools  
away from the moving fan.  
• Fuse with same  
amperage rating  
as original  
Fuses  
(P.452)  
GBe careful not to touch the  
motor, power control unit, radia-  
tor, etc., right after driving as  
they may be hot. Coolant and  
other fluids may also be hot.  
Headlight  
aim(P.454)  
• Phillips-head  
screwdriver  
Radiator  
(P.423)  
GDo not leave anything that may  
burn easily, such as paper and  
rags, in the motor compartment.  
GDo not smoke, cause sparks or  
expose an open flame to the  
12-volt battery. 12-volt battery  
fumes are flammable.  
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Hood  
WARNING  
GBe extremely cautious when  
working on the 12-volt battery. It  
contains poisonous and corro-  
sive sulfuric acid.  
Opening the hood  
1 Pull the hood lock release  
GNever touch, disassemble,  
remove or replace the high volt-  
age parts, cables and their con-  
nectors. It can cause severe  
burns or electric shock that may  
result in death or serious injury.  
lever.  
The hood will pop up slightly.  
IWhen working near the elec-  
tric cooling fan or radiator  
grille  
Be sure the power switch is off.  
With the power switch in ON, the  
electric cooling fan may automati-  
cally start to run if the air condi-  
tioning is on and/or the coolant  
temperature is high. (P.423)  
2 Pull up the auxiliary catch  
lever to the left and lift the  
hood.  
ISafety glasses  
Wear safety glasses to prevent  
flying or falling material, fluid  
spray, etc., from getting in your  
eyes.  
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3 Hold the hood open by insert-  
ing the supporting rod into  
the slot.  
NOTICE  
IWhen closing the hood  
Be sure to return the support rod  
to its clip before closing the hood.  
Closing the hood without return-  
ing the support rod properly could  
cause the hood to bend.  
WARNING  
IPre-driving check  
Check that the hood is fully closed  
and locked.  
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 seri-  
ous injury.  
IAfter installing the support  
rod into the slot  
Make sure the rod is properly  
inserted into the slot to prevent  
the hood from shutting on your  
head or body.  
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I
Rear  
Positioning a floor  
jack  
When using a floor jack, fol-  
low the instructions in the  
manual provided with the  
jack and perform the opera-  
tion 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  
I
Front  
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422  
Motor compartment  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Components  
Heater coolant reservoir (P.422)  
A
Washer fluid tank (P.428)  
Power control unit coolant reservoir (P.424)  
12-volt battery (P.425)  
Brake fluid reservoir (P.424)  
Fuse box (P.452)  
Radiator (P.423)  
Electric cooling fan  
Checking the heater cool-  
ant  
The coolant level is satisfactory  
if it is between the “MAX” and  
“MIN” lines on the reservoir  
when the EV system is cold.  
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Reservoir cap  
“MAX” line  
“MIN” line  
A
NOTICE  
IWhen adding coolant  
Coolant is neither plain water nor  
straight antifreeze. The correct  
mixture of water and antifreeze  
must be used to provide proper  
lubrication, corrosion protection  
and cooling. Be sure to read the  
antifreeze or coolant label.  
If the level is on or below the “MIN”  
line, add coolant up to the “MAX”  
line. (P.501)  
ICoolant selection  
IIf you spill coolant  
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life  
Coolant” 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.  
Be sure to wash it off with water to  
prevent it from damaging parts or  
paint.  
Checking the radiator  
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is  
a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%  
deionized water.  
(Minimum temperature: -31°F  
[-35°C])  
Check the radiator 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 your  
Toyota dealer.  
For more details about coolant, con-  
tact your Toyota dealer.  
IIf the coolant level drops within  
a short time of replenishing  
Visually check the radiator, hoses,  
power control unit coolant reservoir  
caps and water pump.  
WARNING  
If you cannot find a leak, have your  
Toyota dealer, test the cap and  
check for leaks in the cooling sys-  
tem.  
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IWhen the EV system is hot  
Do not touch the radiator as they  
may be hot and cause serious  
injuries, such as burns.  
WARNING  
IWhen the electric cooling fan  
is operating  
IWhen the heater system is  
hot  
Do not touch the motor compart-  
ment.  
Do not remove the heater coolant  
reservoir caps.  
With the power switch in ON, the  
electric cooling fan may automati-  
cally start to run if the air condi-  
tioning is on and/or the coolant  
temperature is high. Be sure the  
power switch is off when working  
near the electric cooling fan or  
radiator grille.  
The heater system may be under  
pressure and may spray hot cool-  
ant if the cap is removed, causing  
serious injuries, such as burns.  
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For more details about coolant, con-  
Checking the power con-  
trol unit coolant  
tact your Toyota dealer.  
IIf the coolant level drops within  
a short time of replenishing  
The coolant level is satisfactory  
if it is between the “MAX” and  
“MIN” lines on the reservoir  
when the EV system is cold.  
Visually check the hoses, heater  
coolant reservoir caps, drain cock  
and water pump.  
If you cannot find a leak, have your  
Toyota dealer, test the cap and  
check for leaks in the cooling sys-  
tem.  
WARNING  
IWhen the EV system is hot  
Do not remove the power control  
unit coolant reservoir caps.  
The cooling system may be under  
pressure and may spray hot cool-  
ant if the cap is removed, causing  
serious injuries, such as burns.  
Reservoir cap  
A
“MAX” line  
“MIN” line  
NOTICE  
If the level is on or below the “MIN”  
line, add coolant up to the “MAX”  
line.  
IWhen adding coolant  
Coolant is neither plain water nor  
straight antifreeze. The correct  
mixture of water and antifreeze  
must be used to provide proper  
lubrication, corrosion protection  
and cooling. Be sure to read the  
antifreeze or coolant label.  
ICoolant selection  
In order to ensure maximum perfor-  
mance of the traction battery cooling  
system and limit risks of battery  
short circuit and other damage to  
your vehicle, Toyota recommends  
using “Toyota Genuine Traction Bat-  
tery Coolant” or similar high-quality  
ethylene glycol-based, low electric  
conductivity coolant, non-amine and  
non-borate coolant with azole addi-  
tives.  
Toyota cannot guarantee that the  
use of a product other than “Toyota  
Genuine Traction Battery Coolant”  
will prevent risks of battery short cir-  
cuit or other damage.  
IIf you spill coolant  
Be sure to wash it off with water to  
prevent it from damaging parts or  
paint.  
Checking and adding the  
brake fluid  
I
Checking fluid level  
The brake fluid level should be  
between the “MAX” and “MIN”  
lines on the tank.  
Never use water as it will cause  
damage.  
Do not reuse coolant that has been  
removed from the radiator.  
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WARNING  
IWhen filling the reservoir  
Take care as brake fluid can harm  
your hands and eyes and damage  
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,  
see a doctor.  
Reservoir cap  
“MAX” line  
A
NOTICE  
“MIN” line  
IIf the fluid level is low or high  
I
Adding fluid  
It is normal for the brake fluid level  
to go down slightly as the brake  
pads wear out or when the fluid  
level in the accumulator is high.  
Make sure to check the fluid  
type and prepare the necessary  
item.  
If the reservoir needs frequent  
refilling, there may be a serious  
problem.  
Fluid type  
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or  
SAEJ1703 brake fluid  
Checking the 12-volt bat-  
tery  
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or  
SAEJ1704 brake fluid  
Item  
Check the 12-volt battery as fol-  
lows.  
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Clean funnel  
I
12-volt battery exterior  
IBrake fluid can absorb moisture  
from the air  
Make sure that the 12-volt bat-  
tery terminals are not corroded  
and that there are no loose con-  
nections, cracks, or loose  
clamps.  
Excess moisture in the brake fluid  
can cause a dangerous loss of brak-  
ing efficiency. Use only newly  
opened brake fluid.  
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Terminals  
A
IBefore recharging  
Hold-down clamp  
When recharging, the 12-volt bat-  
tery produces hydrogen gas which  
is flammable and explosive. There-  
fore, observe the following precau-  
tions before recharging:  
GIf recharging with the 12-volt bat-  
tery installed on the vehicle, be  
sure to disconnect the ground  
cable.  
I
Checking 12-volt battery  
fluid  
Check that the level is between  
the “UPPER LEVEL” and  
“LOWER LEVEL” lines.  
GMake sure the power switch on  
the charger is off when connecting  
and disconnecting the charger  
cables to the 12-volt battery.  
IAfter recharging/reconnecting  
the 12-volt battery  
GThe EV system may not start. Fol-  
low the procedure below to initial-  
ize the system.  
1 Shift the shift position to P.  
2 Open and close any of the doors.  
3 Restart the EV system.  
“UPPER LEVEL” line  
A
“LOWER LEVEL” line  
GUnlocking the doors using the  
smart key system may not be pos-  
sible immediately after reconnect-  
ing the 12-volt battery. If this  
happens, use the wireless remote  
control or the mechanical key to  
lock/unlock the doors.  
If the fluid level is at or below the  
“LOWER LEVEL” line, add distilled  
water.  
I
Adding distilled water  
1 Remove the vent plug.  
2 Add distilled water.  
If the “UPPER LEVEL” cannot be  
seen, check the fluid level by look-  
ing directly at the cell.  
GStart the EV system with the  
*
power switch in ACC . The EV  
system may not start with the  
power switch turned off. However,  
the EV system will operate nor-  
mally from the second attempt.  
GThe power switch mode is  
recorded by the vehicle. If the  
12-volt battery is disconnected  
and reconnected, the vehicle will  
return the power switch mode to  
the status it was in before the  
12-volt battery was disconnected.  
Make sure to turn off the power  
switch before disconnecting the  
12-volt battery. Take extra care  
when connecting the 12-volt bat-  
tery if the power switch mode prior  
to the 12-volt battery being dis-  
connected is unknown.  
3 Put the vent plug back on  
and close it securely.  
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If the EV system will not start even  
after multiple attempts at all the  
methods above, contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
IEmergency measures regard-  
ing electrolyte  
GIf electrolyte gets in your eyes  
Flush your eyes with clean  
water for at least 15 minutes  
and get immediate medical  
attention. If possible, continue  
to apply water with a sponge or  
cloth while traveling to the near-  
est medical facility.  
*
: ACC mode can be enabled/dis-  
abled on the customize menu.  
(P.528)  
WARNING  
GIf electrolyte gets on your skin  
Wash the affected area thor-  
oughly. If you feel pain or burn-  
ing, get medical attention  
immediately.  
IChemicals in the 12-volt bat-  
tery  
Batteries contain 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 precau-  
tions while working on or near the  
12-volt battery:  
GIf electrolyte gets on your  
clothes  
It can soak through clothing on  
to your skin. Immediately take  
off the clothing and follow the  
procedure above if necessary.  
GDo not cause sparks by touch-  
ing the 12-volt battery terminals  
with tools.  
GIf you accidentally swallow elec-  
trolyte  
Drink a large quantity of water  
or milk. Get emergency medical  
attention immediately.  
GDo not smoke or light a match  
near the 12-volt battery.  
GAvoid contact with eyes, skin  
and clothes.  
IWhen there is insufficient  
12-volt battery fluid  
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GNever inhale or swallow electro-  
Do not use if there is insufficient  
fluid in the 12-volt battery. There  
is a possible danger that the  
12-volt battery may explode.  
lyte.  
GWear protective safety glasses  
when working near the 12-volt  
battery.  
NOTICE  
GKeep children away from the  
12-volt battery.  
IWhen recharging the 12-volt  
battery  
IWhere to safely charge the  
12-volt battery  
Never recharge the 12-volt bat-  
tery while the EV system is oper-  
ating. Also, be sure all  
Always charge the 12-volt battery  
in an open area. Do not charge  
the 12-volt battery in a garage or  
closed room where there is insuf-  
ficient ventilation.  
accessories are turned off.  
IWhen adding distilled water  
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled  
during 12-volt battery recharging  
may cause corrosion.  
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Adding the washer fluid  
Tires  
If any washer does not work or  
the warning message appears  
on the multi-information display,  
the washer tank may be empty.  
Replace or rotate tires in  
accordance with mainte-  
nance schedules and  
treadwear.  
Add washer fluid.  
Checking tires  
Check if the treadwear indica-  
tors are showing on the tires.  
Also check the tires for uneven  
wear, such as excessive wear  
on one side of the tread.  
WARNING  
IWhen adding washer fluid  
Do not add washer fluid when the  
EV system is hot or operating as  
washer fluid contains alcohol and  
may catch fire if spilled on the  
motor, etc.  
NOTICE  
IDo not use any fluid other  
than washer fluid  
Do not use soapy water or anti-  
freeze instead of washer fluid.  
Doing so may cause streaking on  
the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as  
well as damaging the pump lead-  
ing to problems of the washer  
fluid not spraying.  
New tread  
A
Worn tread  
IDiluting washer fluid  
Dilute washer fluid with water as  
necessary.  
Refer to the freezing tempera-  
tures listed on the label of the  
washer fluid bottle.  
Treadwear indicator  
The location of treadwear indicators  
is shown by a “TWI” or “  
etc., molded into the sidewall of  
each tire.  
” mark,  
Replace the tires if the treadwear  
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indicators are showing on a tire.  
mance tires best suited to highway  
driving under dry conditions. Since  
summer tires do not have the same  
traction performance as snow tires,  
summer tires are inadequate for  
driving on snow-covered or icy  
roads. For driving on snow-covered  
roads or icy roads, the use of snow  
tires is recommended. When install-  
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all  
four tires.  
IWhen to replace your vehicle’s  
tires  
Tires should be replaced if:  
GThe treadwear indicators are  
showing on a tire.  
GYou have tire damage such as  
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough  
to expose the fabric, and bulges  
indicating internal damage  
GA tire goes flat repeatedly or can-  
not be properly repaired due to the  
size or location of a cut or other  
damage  
If you are not sure, consult with your  
Toyota dealer.  
GAll season tires  
All season tires are designed to pro-  
vide better traction in snow and to  
be adequate for driving in most win-  
ter conditions as well as for use  
year-round. All season tires, how-  
ever, do not have adequate traction  
performance compared with snow  
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,  
all season tires fall short in accelera-  
tion and handling performance com-  
pared with summer tires in highway  
driving.  
ITire life  
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.  
IMaximum load of tire  
Check that the number given by  
dividing the maximum load by 1.10  
of the replacement tire is greater  
than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight  
Ratings (GAWR) of either the front  
axle or the rear axle, whichever is  
greater.  
GSnow tires  
For driving on snow-covered roads  
or icy roads, we recommend using  
snow tires. If you need snow tires,  
select tires of the same size, con-  
struction and load capacity as the  
originally installed tires. Since your  
vehicle has radial tires as original  
equipment, make sure your snow  
tires also have radial construction.  
Do not install studded tires without  
first checking local regulations for  
possible restrictions. Snow tires  
should be installed on all wheels.  
(P.349)  
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For the GAWR, see the Certification  
Label.  
For the maximum load of the tire,  
see the load limit at maximum cold  
tire inflation pressure mentioned on  
the sidewall of the tire. (P.513)  
IIf the tread on snow tires wears-  
down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)  
ITire types  
The effectiveness of the tires as  
snowtires is lost.  
GSummer tires  
Summer tires are high-speed perfor-  
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WARNING  
NOTICE  
IWhen inspecting or replacing  
tires  
IDriving on rough roads  
Take particular care when driving  
on roads with loose surfaces or  
potholes.  
Observe the following precautions  
to prevent accidents.  
Failure to do so may cause dam-  
age to parts of the drive train as  
well as dangerous handling char-  
acteristics, which may lead to an  
accident resulting in death or seri-  
ous injury.  
These conditions may cause  
losses in tire inflation pressure,  
reducing the cushioning ability of  
the tires. In addition, driving on  
rough roads may cause damage  
to the tires themselves, as well as  
the vehicle’s wheels and body.  
GDo not mix tires of different  
makes, models or tread pat-  
terns.  
Also, do not mix tires of remark-  
ably different treadwear.  
IIf tire inflation pressure of  
each tire becomes low while  
driving  
Do not continue driving, or your  
tires and/or wheels may be  
ruined.  
GDo not use tire sizes other than  
those recommended by Toyota.  
GDo not mix differently con-  
structed tires (radial, bias-belted  
or bias-ply tires).  
Tire rotation  
Rotate the tires in the order  
shown.  
GDo not mix summer, all season  
and snow tires.  
GDo not use tires that have been  
used on another vehicle.  
Do not use tires if you do not  
know how they were used previ-  
ously.  
GDo not tow anything if a tire that  
has been repaired using the  
emergency tire puncture repair  
kit is installed. The load on the  
tire may cause unexpected  
damage to the tire.  
Front  
A
To equalize tire wear and extend  
tire life, Toyota recommends that  
tire rotation is carried out at the  
same interval as tire inspection.  
IWhen rotating the tires  
Make sure that the power switch is  
off. If the tires are rotated while the  
power switch is in ON, the tire posi-  
tion information will not be updated.  
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If this accidentally occurs, either turn  
displayed (Normal Warning)  
the power switch to off and then to  
ON, or initialize the tire pressure  
warning system after checking that  
the tire pressure is properly  
adjusted.  
A warning with the tire pressure  
warning light and warning buzzer  
when there is an unknown level of  
low tire pressure with the appear-  
ance of the tire due to natural air  
leakage as well as the pressure  
lowering due to changes in the  
pressure according to the outside  
temperature.  
Tire pressure warning  
system  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
tire pressure warning system  
that uses tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters to detect  
low tire inflation pressure before  
serious problems arise.  
When “Immediately Check  
tire when Safe” is displayed  
(Emergency Warning)  
A warning with the tire pressure  
warning light and warning buzzer  
when there is a known level of low  
tire pressure with the appearance  
of the tire due to pressure suddenly  
lowering.  
The tire pressure warning sys-  
tem of this vehicle adopts a  
2-type warning system.  
(P.470)  
However, the system may not be  
able to detect sudden tire ruptures  
(bursting, etc.).  
Multi-information display  
The tire pressure detected by  
the tire pressure warning sys-  
tem can be displayed on the  
multi-information display and  
the multimedia display.  
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IRoutine tire inflation pressure  
checks  
Multimedia display  
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.  
ITire inflation pressure  
GIt may take a few minutes to dis-  
play the tire inflation pressure  
after the power switch is turned to  
ON. It may also take a few min-  
utes to display the tire inflation  
pressure after inflation pressure  
has been adjusted.  
When “Adjust Pressure” is  
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GTire inflation pressure changes  
with temperature.  
time taken for the warning to start  
or go off could be extended.  
The displayed values may also be  
different from the values mea-  
sured using a tire pressure gauge.  
GWhen tire inflation pressure  
declines rapidly for example when  
a tire has burst, the warning may  
not function.  
ISituations in which the tire  
pressure warning system may  
not operate properly  
Installing tire pressure  
warning valves and trans-  
mitters  
GIn the following cases, the tire  
pressure warning system may not  
operate properly.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• If the tire inflation pressure is  
extremely higher than the speci-  
fied level.  
When replacing tires or wheels,  
tire pressure warning valves and  
transmitters must also be  
installed.  
When new tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters are  
installed, new ID codes must be  
registered in the tire pressure warn-  
ing computer and the tire pressure  
warning system must be initialized.  
(P.436)  
• If wheels without tire pressure  
warning valves and transmitters  
are used.  
IWhen replacing the tires and  
wheels  
• If the ID code on the tire pressure  
warning valves and transmitters is  
not registered in the tire pressure  
warning computer.  
GPerformance may be affected in  
the following situations.  
• Near a TV tower, electric power  
plant, gas station, radio station,  
large display, airport or other facil-  
ity that generates strong radio  
waves or electrical noise  
If the ID code of the tire pressure  
warning valve and transmitter is not  
registered, 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 stays on to indicate a  
system malfunction.  
• When carrying a portable radio,  
cellular phone, cordless phone or  
other wireless communication  
device  
If tire position information is not cor-  
rectly displayed due to the radio  
wave conditions, the display may be  
corrected by driving and changing  
the radio wave conditions.  
GWhen the vehicle is parked, the  
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Wheel position registration can  
be performed by oneself. Wheel  
position registration is per-  
formed by driving forward with  
moderate left and right turns.  
However, depending on the driv-  
ing conditions and driving envi-  
ronment, registration may take  
some time to complete.  
NOTICE  
IRepairing or replacing tires,  
wheels, tire pressure warn-  
ing valves, transmitters and  
tire valve caps  
GWhen removing or fitting the  
wheels, tires or the tire pressure  
warning valves and transmit-  
ters, contact your Toyota dealer  
as the tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters may be  
damaged if not handled cor-  
rectly.  
I
Registering the position of  
each wheel  
GMake 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.  
1 Park the vehicle in a safe  
place, turn the power switch  
off and wait 15 minutes or  
more.  
2 Start the EV system.  
The wheel position registration pro-  
cedure cannot be performed while  
the vehicle is moving.  
GWhen replacing tire valve caps,  
do not use tire valve caps other  
than those specified. The cap  
may become stuck.  
3 Select  
on the multimedia  
ITo avoid damage to the tire  
pressure warning valves and  
transmitters  
display.  
4 Select “Vehicle customize”.  
5 Select “Tire pressure”.  
6 Select “Tire rotation”.  
7 Select “Continue”.  
A message indicating that wheel  
position registration is being per-  
formed will be displayed on the  
multi-information display. “---” will  
be displayed for the tire inflation  
pressure of each tire and wheel  
position registration will begin.  
When a tire is repaired with liquid  
sealants, the tire pressure warn-  
ing valve and transmitter may not  
operate properly. If a liquid seal-  
ant is used, contact your Toyota  
dealer or other qualified service  
shop as soon as possible. Make  
sure to replace the tire pressure  
warning valve and transmitter  
when replacing the tire.  
7
Registering the position  
of each wheel  
8 Drive straight (with occa-  
sional left and right turns) at  
approximately 25 mph (40  
km/h) or more for approxi-  
mately 10 to 30 minutes.  
I
When to register the posi-  
tion of each wheel  
It is necessary to register the  
position of each wheel after per-  
forming a tire rotation.  
When wheel position registration is  
complete, a message indicating  
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that registration has been com-  
pleted and the inflation pressure of  
each tire will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
roads  
GIf wheel position registration does  
not complete after driving for 1  
hour or more, park the vehicle in a  
safe place for approximately 15  
minutes and then drive the vehicle  
again.  
GIf the vehicle is reversed during  
wheel position registration, all  
data collected until then will be  
cleared. Perform driving again.  
Even if it is not possible to drive  
continuously at approximately 25  
mph (40 km/h) or more, registration  
can be completed by driving for a  
long time. However, if registration  
does not complete after driving for  
1 hour or more, park the vehicle in  
a safe place and leave it with the  
power switch in ON for approxi-  
mately 15 minutes or more, and  
then perform the driving procedure  
again.  
Setting the tire pressure  
I
When you need to setting  
the tire pressure  
IWhen performing wheel posi-  
tion registration  
In the following situations, it will  
be necessary to perform the tire  
inflation pressure setting proce-  
dure of the tire pressure warning  
system.  
GNormally, wheel position registra-  
tion can be completed within  
approximately 30 minutes.  
GWheel position registration is per-  
formed while driving at a vehicle  
speed of approximately 25 mph  
(40 km/h) or more.  
When the specified tire infla-  
tion pressure has changed,  
such as due to carried load,  
etc.  
IWheel position registration pro-  
cedure  
GIf the power switch is turned off  
while registering the wheel posi-  
tion, the next time the power  
switch is turned to ON, the wheel  
position registration will resume  
and it will not be necessary to  
restart the procedure.  
When the tire inflation pres-  
sure is changed such as  
when the tire size is changed.  
If the tire inflation pressure has  
been adjusted to the specified  
level, perform the tire inflation  
setting procedure by selecting  
specified inflation pressure on  
the multimedia display.  
GWhile the position of each wheel is  
being determined and the inflation  
pressures are not being dis-  
played, if the inflation pressure of  
a tire drops, the tire pressure  
warning light will come on.  
IIf the wheel position cannot be  
registered easily  
(P.435)  
When the tire inflation pressure  
is to be other than specified,  
such as when tires other than  
the specified size are used, etc.,  
set the tire inflation pressure  
using the current pressure.  
GIn the following situations, wheel  
position registration may take lon-  
ger than usual to be completed or  
may not be possible.  
• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-  
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more  
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved  
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Make sure to adjust the tire  
inflation pressure of each tire to  
the appropriate level before per-  
forming tire pressure setting.  
The tire pressure warning sys-  
tem operates based on this tire  
inflation pressure. (P.435)  
I
Setting using the current  
tire inflation pressure  
1 Adjust the tire inflation pres-  
sure of each tire to the appro-  
priate level.  
Make sure to adjust the tire inflation  
pressure with the tires cold.  
2 Start the EV system.  
The tire inflation pressure cannot  
be set while the vehicle is moving.  
I
Setting by selecting a spec-  
ified tire inflation pressure  
1 Start the EV system.  
3 Select  
on the multimedia  
The tire inflation pressure cannot  
be set while the vehicle is moving.  
display.  
2 Select  
on the multimedia  
4 Select “Vehicle customize”.  
5 Select “Tire pressure”.  
display.  
3 Select “Vehicle customize”.  
4 Select “Tire pressure”.  
6 Select “Set current air pres-  
sure”.  
5 Select “Set indicated air pres-  
sure” and then select the  
desired front and rear tire  
pressures.  
7 Select “Continue”.  
The tire pressure warning light will  
slowly blink 3 times and a message  
indicating that tire inflation pressure  
is being set will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
6 Select “OK”.  
After setting the tire inflation pres-  
sure, a message indicating that set-  
ting has been completed will be  
displayed on the multi-information  
display.  
The tire pressure warning light will  
slowly blink 3 times.  
7
After setting the tire inflation pres-  
sure, a message indicating that set-  
ting has been completed will be  
displayed on the multi-information  
display.  
IWarning performance of the tire  
pressure warning system (Set-  
ting using the current tire infla-  
tion pressure)  
GWhen performing the tire pressure  
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setting using the current tire infla-  
tion pressure, the warning timing  
of the tire pressure warning sys-  
tem will vary according to the con-  
ditions under which tire pressure  
setting was performed. Therefore,  
a warning may be output even if  
the tire inflation pressure drops  
slightly or if the tire inflation pres-  
sure increases above that when  
the tire inflation pressure was set.  
GMake sure to perform the tire  
pressure setting procedure after  
adjusting the tire inflation pres-  
sure. Also, make sure the tires are  
cold before performing the tire  
pressure setting procedure or  
adjusting the tire inflation pres-  
sure.  
ning.  
GIf tire inflation pressure setting  
procedure cannot be completed  
after performing the above proce-  
dure, contact your Toyota dealer.  
WARNING  
IWhen setting using the cur-  
rent tire inflation pressure  
Make sure to adjust the tire infla-  
tion pressure of each tire to the  
appropriate level before perform-  
ing tire pressure setting. Other-  
wise, the tire pressure warning  
light may not illuminate even if the  
tire inflation pressure drops or  
may illuminate even though the  
tire inflation pressure is normal.  
ITire inflation pressure setting  
procedure (Setting using the  
current tire inflation pressure)  
Registering ID codes  
GIf the power switch is turned off  
while setting the tire inflation pres-  
sure, the next time the power  
switch is turned to ON, the setting  
procedure will resume and it will  
not be necessary to restart the  
procedure.  
I
When to register ID codes  
The tire pressure warning valve  
and transmitter is equipped with  
a unique ID code. When new  
tire pressure warning valves and  
transmitters are installed, new  
ID codes must be registered in  
the tire pressure warning com-  
puter.  
GIf the tire inflation pressure setting  
procedure is started unnecessar-  
ily, adjust the tire inflation pres-  
sure to the specified level with the  
tires cold and then perform setting  
by selecting a specified tire infla-  
tion pressure, or perform the tire  
inflation pressure setting proce-  
dure with the current tire inflation  
pressure.  
I
How to registration ID code  
Before performing ID code reg-  
istration, make sure that no  
wheels with tire pressure warn-  
ing valve and transmitters  
IIf the tire inflation pressure can-  
not be set easily  
GNormally, it takes approximately 3  
minutes to complete the setting  
procedure to the current tire infla-  
tion pressure.  
GIf the tire pressure warning light  
does not blink 3 times when start-  
ing the tire inflation pressure set-  
ting procedure, the procedure  
may not have started. Perform the  
procedure again from the begin-  
installed are near the vehicle.  
1 Park the vehicle in a safe  
place, turn the power switch  
off and wait 15 minutes or  
more.  
2 Start the EV system.  
The ID code registration procedure  
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cannot be performed while the  
vehicle is moving.  
be displayed for the inflation pres-  
sure of each tire on the multi-infor-  
mation display.  
3 Select  
on the multimedia  
9 Drive straight (with occa-  
sional left and right turns) at  
approximately 25 mph (40  
km/h) or more for approxi-  
mately 10 to 30 minutes.  
display.  
4 Select “Vehicle customize”.  
5 Select “Tire pressure”.  
6 Check if the desired wheel  
set (“Set 1” or “Set 2”) is dis-  
played.  
When registration is complete, the  
tire pressure warning light will turn  
off and a message indicating that  
registration has been completed  
will be displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display.  
Registration may take longer than  
normal to complete if the vehicle  
speed cannot be maintained at  
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or  
more. If registration cannot be com-  
pleted after driving for 1 hour or  
more, perform the registration pro-  
cedure again from the beginning.  
ID codes will be registered to the  
displayed wheel set.  
To change the wheel set to be reg-  
istered, select the displayed set,  
and then select the wheel set you  
wish toregister.  
If ID codes have already been reg-  
istered for that wheel set, the tire  
pressure warning light will slowly  
blink 3 times, and a message indi-  
cating that change is occurring will  
be displayed on the multi-informa-  
tion display.  
10If the tire inflation pressure of  
the wheel set installed differs  
from that of the previous set,  
it will be necessary to per-  
form the tire inflation pres-  
sure setting procedure of the  
tire pressure warning system.  
(P.434)  
7
If the specified tire inflation pres-  
sure is the same, it will not be nec-  
essary to perform the tire inflation  
pressure setting procedure.  
7 Select “New tire registration”.  
8 Select “Continue”.  
IWhen registering ID codes  
The tire pressure warning light will  
slowly blink 3 times and a message  
indicating that ID code registration  
is being performed will be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
Wheel set changing will be  
GNormally, wheel position registra-  
tion can be completed within  
approximately 30 minutes.  
GID code registration is performed  
while driving at a vehicle speed of  
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)  
or more.  
GID codes can be registered by  
yourself, but depending on the  
driving conditions and driving  
canceled and registration will begin.  
When registration is being per-  
formed, the tire pressure warning  
light will blink for approximately 1  
minute then illuminate and “---” will  
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environment, registration may  
take some time to complete.  
GWhen using a wheel set which all  
of the ID codes have already been  
registered, the wheel set can be  
changed in a short amount of  
time. (P.438)  
Canceling ID code regis-  
tration  
To cancel ID code registration  
after it has been started, select  
“New tire registration” again on  
the multimedia display.  
IIf ID codes are not registered  
easily  
If ID code registration has been  
canceled, the tire pressure warning  
light will turn off.  
GIn the following situations, ID code  
registration may take longer than  
usual to be completed or may not  
be possible.  
• When the vehicle has not been  
parked for approximately 15 min-  
utes or more before being driven  
• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-  
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more  
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved  
roads  
If the warning light does not turn off,  
ID code registration may not have  
been cancelled correctly. To cancel  
registration, select “New tire regis-  
tration” again on the multimedia  
display.  
• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-  
cles and system cannot recog-  
nize tire pressure warning valve  
and transmitters of your vehicle  
over those of other vehicles  
• Wheel with tire pressure warning  
valve and transmitter installed is  
inside or near the vehicle  
GIf the vehicle is reversed during  
registration, all data collected until  
then will be cleared. Perform driv-  
ing again.  
GIf registration does not complete  
after driving for 1 hour or more,  
perform the ID code registration  
procedure again from the begin-  
ning.  
GIf the tire pressure warning light  
does not blink 3 times when start-  
ing ID code registration proce-  
dure, the procedure may not have  
started. Perform the procedure  
again from the beginning.  
Selecting wheel set  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
tire pressure warning system  
with a function to register two  
sets of ID codes. This allows for  
registration of a second wheel  
set, for example a winter set.  
The wheel set can be  
changed only if a second  
wheel set has been registered  
to the system. If a second  
wheel set has not been regis-  
tered, “Set 2 (Unregistered)”  
will be displayed and it will not  
be possible to change to the  
selected wheel set.  
GIf the ID codes cannot be regis-  
tered even when performing the  
above procedure, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
ID codes can be registered by your-  
self. (P.436)  
Only a change between both  
registered wheel set is possi-  
ble, mixing between these  
wheel sets is not supported.  
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Check which wheel set is installed  
and perform the change procedure  
again from the beginning.  
While registering ID codes, it  
may not be possible to  
change between wheel sets  
normally. Cancel registration  
before changing between  
wheel sets.  
I
Changing ID codes between  
different wheel sets  
1 Install the desired wheel set.  
2 Select  
on the multimedia  
7 If the specified tire inflation  
pressure of the wheel set  
installed differs from that of  
the previous set, it will be  
necessary to perform the tire  
inflation pressure setting pro-  
cedure of the tire pressure  
warning system. (P.434)  
display.  
3 Select “Vehicle customize”.  
4 Select “Tire pressure”.  
5 Select the wheel set (“Set 1”  
or “Set 2”) displayed for the  
set selection setting.  
6 Select the wheel set you wish  
to register, and then select  
“OK”.  
If the specified tire inflation pres-  
sure is the same, it will not be nec-  
essary to perform the tire inflation  
pressure setting procedure.  
The tire pressure warning light will  
slowly blink 3 times, a message  
indicating that change is occurring  
will be displayed, and the wheel set  
change will begin.  
8 Register the position of each  
wheel. (P.433)  
7
Wheel set change will begin and  
the tire pressure warning light will  
blink for 1 minute and then illumi-  
nate. Also, while the change is  
being performed, “---” will be dis-  
played for the tire inflation pressure  
of each tire on the multi-information  
display.  
After approximately 2 minutes, the  
wheel set change will complete, the  
tire pressure warning light will turn  
off, and a completion message will  
be displayed on the multi-informa-  
tion display.  
If changing does not complete after  
approximately 4 minutes, a mes-  
sage indicating that the change  
could not be completed will be dis-  
played.  
440  
Replacing the tire  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
WARNING  
IUsing the tire jack  
When replacing the tires  
yourself, prepare the neces-  
sary tools and a jack.  
Observe the following precau-  
tions.  
Improper use of the tire jack may  
cause the vehicle to suddenly fall  
off the jack, leading to death or  
serious injury.  
GDo not use the tire jack for any  
purpose other than replacing  
tires or installing and removing  
tire chains.  
If necessary tire replace-  
ment seems difficult to per-  
form, contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
GDo not use other tire jacks for  
replacing tires on this vehicle.  
Before jacking up the  
vehicle  
GPut the jack properly in its jack  
point.  
Stop the vehicle in a safe  
place on a hard, flat surface.  
GDo not put any part of your body  
under the vehicle while it is sup-  
ported by the jack.  
Set the parking brake.  
Shift the shift position to P.  
GDo not start the EV system or  
drive the vehicle while the vehi-  
cle is supported by the jack.  
Turn on the emergency flash-  
ers.  
GDo not raise the vehicle while  
someone is inside.  
Stop the EV system.  
Turn off the power back door  
system. (P.167)  
GWhen raising the vehicle, do not  
put an object on or under the  
jack.  
ITools  
GDo not raise the vehicle to a  
height greater than that required  
to replace the tire.  
As your vehicle is equipped with an  
emergency tire puncture repair kit,  
the following tools for replacing a  
tire are not included with your vehi-  
cle. They can be purchased at your  
Toyota dealer.  
GUse a jack stand if it is neces-  
sary to get under the vehicle.  
GWhen lowering the vehicle,  
make sure that there is no-one  
near the vehicle. If there are  
people nearby, warn them  
vocally before lowering.  
GJack  
GJack handle  
GWheel nut wrench  
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and the wheel ornament.  
Replacing a flat tire  
1 Chock the tires.  
3 Slightly loosen the wheel  
nuts (one turn).  
Wheel chock  
positions  
Tire  
Behind the rear  
Front left-hand right-hand side  
tire  
Behind the rear  
Front right-hand  
left-hand side tire  
In front of the  
front right-hand  
side tire  
4 Turn the  
part of the jack by  
Rear left-hand  
hand and place the top of the  
jack in the position shown in  
the illustration.  
In front of the  
Rear right-hand front left-hand  
side tire  
7
2 Vehicles with 18-inch tires:  
Remove the wheel ornament  
using the wrench.  
To protect the wheel ornament,  
place a rag between the wrench  
442  
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Front  
5 Install the wheel nut wrench  
in jack handle.  
6 Raise the vehicle until the tire  
is slightly raised off the  
ground.  
Rear  
7 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.  
443  
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Installing the tire  
WARNING  
IReplacing a flat tire  
1 Remove any dirt or foreign  
matter from the wheel con-  
tact surface.  
GDo 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. Touching these  
areas with hands, feet or other  
body parts while changing a tire,  
etc. may result in burns.  
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.  
GFailure to follow these precau-  
tions 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. Remove any oil  
or grease that has adhered  
when installing the wheel nuts.  
2 Install the tire and loosely  
tighten each wheel nut by  
hand by approximately the  
same amount.  
Turn the wheel nuts until the wash-  
ers come into contact with the disc  
wheel.  
• After replacing a tire, check the  
tightening torque as soon as  
possible. If you cannot confirm  
the tightening torque yourself,  
have the vehicle inspected by  
your Toyota dealer.  
7
• Do not attach a heavily dam-  
aged wheel ornament, as it may  
fly off the wheel while the vehi-  
cle is moving.  
• When installing a tire, only use  
wheel nuts that have been spe-  
cifically designed for that wheel.  
Washer  
A
• If there are any cracks or defor-  
mations in the bolt screws, nut  
threads or bolt holes of the  
wheel, have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toyota  
dealer.  
Disc wheel  
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3 Lower the vehicle.  
Tire inflation pressure  
Make sure to maintain  
proper tire inflation pres-  
sure. Tire inflation pressure  
should be checked at least  
once per month. However,  
Toyota recommends that  
tire inflation pressure be  
checked once every two  
weeks.  
4 Securely tighten the wheel  
nuts two or three times in the  
order shown in the illustration  
using a wheel nut wrench.  
Checking the specified  
tire inflation pressure  
Tightening torque:  
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)  
The recommended cold tire  
inflation pressure and tire size  
are displayed on the tire and  
loading information label.  
(P.512)  
5 Stow all the tools.  
IWhen reinstalling the wheel  
ornament (vehicles with 18-inch  
tires)  
Align the cutout of the wheel orna-  
ment with the valve stem as shown  
in the illustration.  
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IEffects of incorrect tire inflation  
pressure  
Inspection and adjust-  
ment procedure  
Driving with incorrect tire inflation  
pressure may result in the following:  
GReduced electricity consumption  
efficiency  
GReduced driving comfort and poor  
handling  
GReduced tire life due to wear  
GReduced safety  
GDamage to the drive train  
If a tire needs frequent inflating,  
have it checked by your Toyota  
dealer.  
Tire valve  
A
IInstructions for checking tire  
inflation pressure  
Tire pressure gauge  
1 Remove the tire valve cap.  
When checking tire inflation pres-  
sure, observe the following:  
GCheck 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 mile or 1.5  
km, you will get an accurate cold  
tire inflation pressure reading.  
2 Press the tip of the tire pres-  
sure gauge onto the tire  
valve.  
3 Read the pressure using the  
gauge gradations.  
4 If the tire inflation pressure is  
not at the recommended  
level, adjust the pressure.  
If you add too much air, press  
the center of the valve to  
deflate.  
GAlways use a tire pressure gauge.  
It is difficult to judge if a tire is  
properly inflated based only on its  
appearance.  
GIt is normal for the tire inflation  
pressure to be higher after driving  
as heat is generated in the tire. Do  
not reduce tire inflation pressure  
after driving.  
GNever exceed the vehicle capacity  
weight.  
Passengers and luggage weight  
should be placed so that the vehi-  
cle is balanced.  
7
5 After completing the tire infla-  
tion pressure measurement  
and adjustment, apply soapy  
water to the valve and check  
for leakage.  
6 Put the tire valve cap back  
on.  
ITire inflation pressure check  
interval  
You should check tire inflation pres-  
sure every two weeks, or at least  
once a month.  
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Wheels  
WARNING  
IProper inflation is critical to  
save tire performance  
If a wheel is bent, cracked  
or heavily corroded, it  
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 seri-  
ous injury:  
GExcessive wear  
GUneven wear  
GPoor handling  
should be replaced. Other-  
wise, the tire may separate  
from the wheel or cause a  
loss of handling control.  
Wheel selection  
When replacing wheels, care  
should be taken to ensure that  
they are equivalent to those  
removed in load capacity, diam-  
GPossibility of blowouts resulting  
from overheated tires  
GAir leaking from between tire  
and wheel  
eter, rim width and inset*.  
GWheel deformation and/or tire  
damage  
Replacement wheels are avail-  
able at your Toyota dealer.  
GGreater possibility of tire dam-  
age while driving (due to road  
hazards, expansion joints,  
*
: Conventionally referred to as off-  
set.  
sharp edges in the road, etc.)  
Toyota does not recommend  
using the following:  
NOTICE  
Wheels of different sizes or  
IWhen inspecting and adjust-  
ing tire inflation pressure  
types  
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.  
Used wheels  
Bent wheels that have been  
straightened  
IWhen 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 pres-  
sure. Whenever wheels are  
replaced, tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters must be  
installed. (P.432)  
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WARNING  
NOTICE  
IWhen replacing wheels  
IReplacing tire pressure warn-  
ing valves and transmitters  
GDo not use wheels that are a dif-  
ferent size from those recom-  
mended in the Owner’s Manual,  
as this may result in a loss of  
handling control.  
GBecause tire repair or replace-  
ment may affect the tire pres-  
sure warning valves and  
transmitters, make sure to have  
tires serviced by your Toyota  
dealer or other qualified service  
shop. In addition, make sure to  
purchase your tire pressure  
warning valves and transmit-  
ters at your Toyota dealer.  
GNever use an inner tube in a  
leaking wheel which is designed  
for a tubeless tire. Doing so may  
result in an accident, causing  
death or serious injury.  
IWhen installing the wheel  
nuts  
GEnsure that only genuine Toyota  
wheels are used on your vehi-  
cle.  
Tire pressure warning valves  
and transmitters may not work  
properly with non-genuine  
wheels.  
Never use oil or grease on the  
wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and  
grease may cause the wheel nuts  
to be excessively tightened, lead-  
ing 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, caus-  
ing an accident and resulting in  
death or serious injury. Remove  
any oil or grease from the wheel  
bolts or wheel nuts.  
Aluminum wheel precau-  
tions  
Use only Toyota wheel nuts  
and wheel nut wrenches  
designed for use with your  
aluminum wheels.  
IUse of defective wheels pro-  
hibited  
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Do not use cracked or deformed  
wheels.  
Doing so could cause the tire to  
leak air during driving, possibly  
causing an accident.  
When rotating, repairing or  
changing your tires, check  
that the wheel bolts are still  
tight after driving 1000 miles  
(1600 km).  
Be careful not to damage the  
aluminum wheels when using  
tire chains.  
Use only Toyota genuine bal-  
ance weights or equivalent  
and a plastic or rubber ham-  
mer when balancing your  
wheels.  
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4 Vehicles with footwell lights:  
Air conditioning filter  
Unplug the connector.  
The air conditioning filter  
must be changed regularly  
to maintain air conditioning  
efficiency.  
Removing the air condi-  
tioning filter  
1 Turn the power switch off.  
2 Open the front passenger’s  
door.  
3 While pressing the claw, hold  
5 Unlock the filter cover ( ),  
handle  
and remove the  
pull the filter cover out of the  
panel.  
claws ( ), and remove the  
filter cover.  
6 Hold the filter case  
and  
remove the lower filter case.  
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the rear of the vehicle.  
7 Hold the filter case  
and  
10When installing, reverse the  
pull down the upper filter  
case.  
steps listed.  
IWhen installing the filter cover  
Slide the recessed part  
ter cover on the upper surface of the  
upper filter case as shown in the  
of the fil-  
figure, and attach it so that it is lifted  
toward the insertion part of the  
cover attachment.  
8 Hold the filter case  
and  
remove the upper filter case.  
Dust and dirt (fallen leaves, etc.)  
may have accumulated within the  
bottom of the air conditioning unit,  
so remove it with a vacuum cleaner.  
IChecking interval  
Inspect and replace the air condi-  
tioning filter according to the mainte-  
nance schedule. In dusty areas or  
areas with heavy traffic flow, early  
replacement may be required. (For  
scheduled maintenance information,  
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual  
Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-  
nance”.)  
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IIf air flow from the vents  
decreases dramatically  
9 Remove the air conditioning  
filter from the upper and  
lower filter case and replace  
it with a new one.  
The filter may be clogged. Check  
the filter and replace if necessary.  
WARNING  
IWhen replacing the air condi-  
tioning filter  
Check that the charging connec-  
tor is not connected. Failure to do  
so may result in the air condition-  
ing system operating during the  
procedure, possibly resulting in  
injury.  
Install so that the arrow points to  
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Electronic key battery  
NOTICE  
IWhen using the air condition-  
ing system  
Replace the battery with a  
new one if it is depleted.  
GMake sure that a filter is always  
installed.  
Using the air conditioning sys-  
tem without a filter may cause  
damage to the system.  
As the key may be damaged  
if the following procedure is  
not performed properly, it is  
recommended that key bat-  
tery replacement be per-  
formed by your Toyota  
dealer.  
GThe filter is replaceable. When  
cleaning the filter, do not clean  
with water or an air gun.  
ITo prevent damage to the fil-  
ter cover  
When moving the filter cover in  
the direction of arrow to release  
the fitting, pay attention not to  
apply excessive force to the  
claws. Otherwise, the claws may  
be damaged.  
IIf the electronic key battery is  
depleted  
The following symptoms may occur:  
GThe smart key system and wire-  
less remote control will not func-  
tion properly.  
GThe operational range will be  
reduced.  
Items to prepare  
Prepare the following before  
replacing the battery:  
Flathead screwdriver  
Small flathead screwdriver  
Lithium battery CR2450  
IUse a CR2450 lithium battery  
GBatteries can be purchased at  
your Toyota dealer, local electrical  
appliance shops or camera stores.  
GReplace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
GDispose of used batteries accord-  
ing to the local laws.  
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minal facing up.  
Replacing the battery  
1 Remove the lock and take  
out the mechanical key.  
4 When installing the key cover  
and mechanical key, install  
by conducting step 2 and  
step 1 with the directions  
reversed.  
2 Remove the cover.  
Use a screwdriver of an appropriate  
size. Forcedly prying may cause  
the cover damaged.  
WARNING  
IBattery precautions  
To prevent damage to the key,  
cover the tip of the flathead screw-  
driver with a tape.  
Observe the following precau-  
tions. Failure to do so may result  
in death or serious injury.  
GDo not swallow the battery.  
Doing so may cause chemical  
burns.  
GA coin battery or button battery  
is used in the electronic key. If a  
battery is swallowed, it may  
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cause severe chemical burns in  
as little as 2 hours and may  
result in death or serious injury.  
3 Remove the depleted battery  
using a small flathead screw-  
driver.  
GKeep away new and removed  
batteries from children.  
GIf 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 your  
Toyota dealer.  
When removing the cover, the elec-  
tronic key module may stick to the  
cover and the battery may not be  
visible.  
In this case, remove the electronic  
key module in order to remove the  
battery.  
When removing the battery, use a  
screwdriver of an appropriate size.  
GIf you accidentally swallow a  
battery or put a battery into a  
part of your body, get emer-  
gency medical attention imme-  
diately.  
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-  
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Checking and replac-  
ing fuses  
WARNING  
ITo prevent battery explosion  
or leakage of flammable liq-  
uid or gas  
If any of the electrical com-  
ponents do not operate, a  
fuse may have blown. If this  
happens, check and replace  
the fuses as necessary.  
GReplace the battery with a new  
battery of the same type. If a  
wrong type of battery is used, it  
may explode.  
GDo not expose batteries to  
extremely low pressure due to  
high altitude or extremely high  
temperatures.  
Checking and replacing  
fuses  
GDo not burn, break or cut a bat-  
tery.  
1 Turn the power switch off.  
Confirm that the charging connec-  
tor is not connected.  
NOTICE  
IWhen replacing the battery  
2 Open the fuse box cover.  
Use a flathead screwdriver of  
appropriate size. Applying exces-  
sive force may deform or damage  
the cover.  
Motor compartment  
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.  
IFor normal operation after  
replacing the battery  
Observe the following precautions  
to prevent accidents:  
GAlways work with dry hands.  
Moisture may cause the battery  
to rust.  
GDo not touch or move any other  
component inside the remote  
control.  
Left side instrument panel  
Remove the lid.  
GDo not bend either of the battery  
terminals.  
3 Remove the fuse.  
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Only type A fuse can be removed  
using the pullout tool.  
Type C  
Normal fuse  
Blown fuse  
A
4 Check if the fuse is blown.  
Replace the blown fuse with a new  
fuse of an appropriate amperage  
rating. The amperage rating can be  
found on the fuse box lid.  
IAfter a fuse is replaced  
GWhen installing the lid, make sure  
that the tab is installed securely.  
Type A  
GIf the lights do not turn on even  
after the fuse has been replaced,  
a bulb may need replacement.  
GIf the replaced fuse blows again,  
have the vehicle inspected by  
your Toyota dealer.  
IIf there is an overload in a cir-  
cuit  
The fuses are designed to blow, pro-  
tecting the wiring harness from  
damage.  
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Normal fuse  
Blown fuse  
Type B  
A
IWhen replacing an electronic  
component, such as a lights,  
etc.  
Toyota recommends that you use  
genuine Toyota products designed  
for this vehicle. Because certain  
bulbs are connected to circuits  
designed to prevent overload,  
non-genuine parts or parts not  
designed for this vehicle may be  
unusable.  
Normal fuse  
Blown fuse  
A
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Headlight aim  
WARNING  
ITo prevent system break-  
downs and vehicle fire  
Vertical movement adjust-  
ing bolts  
Observe the following precau-  
tions.  
Failure to do so may cause dam-  
age to the vehicle, and possibly a  
fire or injury.  
GNever use a fuse of a higher  
amperage rating than that indi-  
cated, or use any other object in  
place of a fuse.  
GAlways use a genuine Toyota  
fuse or equivalent.  
Never replace a fuse with a  
wire, even as a temporary fix.  
Adjustment bolt A  
A
GDo not modify the fuses or fuse  
boxes.  
Adjustment bolt B  
Before checking the head-  
light aim  
NOTICE  
IBefore replacing fuses  
Have the cause of electrical over-  
load determined and repaired by  
your Toyota dealer as soon as  
possible.  
Park the vehicle on level  
ground.  
Make sure the tire inflation  
pressure is at the specified  
level.  
Have someone sit in the  
driver’s seat.  
Bounce the vehicle several-  
times.  
Adjusting the headlight  
aim  
1 Using a phillips-head screw-  
driver, turn bolt A in either  
direction.  
Remember the turning direction  
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and the number of turns.  
Light bulbs  
If any exterior light does not  
turn on, have it replaced by  
your Toyota dealer.  
ILED lights  
The lights consist of a number of  
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out,  
take your vehicle to your Toyota  
dealer to have the light replaced.  
2 Turn bolt B the same number  
of turns and in the same  
direction as step 1.  
ICondensation build-up on the  
inside of the lens  
If the headlight cannot be adjusted  
using this procedure, take the vehi-  
cle to your Toyota dealer to adjust-  
the headlight aim.  
Temporary condensation build-up  
on the inside of the headlight lens  
does not indicate a malfunction.  
Contact your Toyota dealer for more  
information in the following situa-  
tions:  
GLarge drops of water have built up  
on the inside of the lens.  
GWater has built up inside the  
headlight.  
IWhen replacing an electronic  
component, such as a lights,  
etc.  
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