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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully
for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for
additional information. When checking
the tires, make sure no nuts are missing,
and check the nuts for looseness. T ighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7-2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has been
parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found
and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid op-
erate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. M ake sure the engine hood secon-
dary latch secures the hood from opening
when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing peri-
odic services, cleaning the vehicle,
etc. Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and
warn-
ing buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay.
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching. Brake pedal
Check
the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the pedal has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle is
held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
Automatic transmission Parkº mech-
anism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your ve-
hicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ºPº position and all brakes re-
leased.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Chapter 7-3 for additional infor-
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1621. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuse blocks
6. Battery
7. Engine cooling fans
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Windshield washer and headlight
cleaner fluid tank
Engine compartment overview
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170If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir cover
by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line.
This brings the fluid to the correct lev-
el when you put the cover back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air, and excess moisture can
cause a dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.!
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
NOTICE
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRON
[-II or -III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more
in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60 C ' 80 C or 140 F ' 175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid is
cold (about room temperature,
10 C ' 30 C or 50 F ' 85 F) if the en-
gine has not been run for about five hours. Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the COLDº
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the HOTº range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add auto-
matic transmission fluid DEXRON
[-II
or -III to bring the level within range.
To remove the filler cap, turn it counter-
clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn it
clockwise. After replacing the filler cap,
visually check the steering box case, vane
pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.!
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could be damaged.
NOTICE
Checking power steering fluid
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Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer's recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.

Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.

Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
CAUTION!
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion,
the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or they may
cause loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that the wheels are
replaced by ones with the same load
capacity, diameter, rim width, and off-
set.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may ad-
versely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/
odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or snow chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened
may have structural damage and there-
fore should not be used. Never use an in-
ner tube in a leaking wheel which is de-
signed for a tubeless tire.

After driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles), check that the wheel
nuts are tight.

If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).

When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.

Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.

When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.

As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
Replacing wheels Aluminum wheel precautions
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Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Stop and tail lights115727/8C
Back-up lights115627C
License plate lights1685D
High mounted stop
light92118D
Interior lightÐ8E
Front personal lightsÐ8C
Rear personal lightsÐ8C
Glovebox lightÐ1.2D
Door courtesy lights1945D
Trunk lightÐ3E
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs1. Unplug the connector while de-
pressing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.
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192Tire size:
P205/65R 15 92H
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi):
Front 220 (2.2, 32)
Rear 220 (2.2, 32)
Wheel size:
15 x 6JJ
Wheel nut torque, NV m (kgfVm, ftVlbf):
103 (10.5, 76)
Engine compartment (U.S.A.)
Fuses (type A)
1. 7.5 A: Spare fuse
2. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, air conditioning control system,
electrical idle-up system, electronically
controlled automatic transmission system
3. HORN 10 A: Horn
4. OBD. TRAC 7.5 A: On-board diagno-
sis system
5. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis
system
6. HAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flasherEngine compartment (Canada)
7. DOME 7.5 A: Interior light, personal
light, vanity mirror light, door courtesy
light, ignition switch light, trunk light, pow-
er door lock control, locking with wireless
remote control system, theft deterrent
system, automatic light control system,
daytime running light system, service re-
minder indicators and warning buzzer,
clock
8. HEAD (LH) 15 A: Left-hand headlight
9. HEAD (RH) 15 A: Right-hand head-
light
10. HEAD HI (LH) 15 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
11. HEAD HI (RH) 15 A: Right-hand
headlight (high beam)
12. ALT-S 5 A: Charging system
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Engine compartment
13. AM2 30 A: Gauge and meters, SRS
airbag system, Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starter system
14. ECU-B 5 A: Cruise control system,
air conditioning control system
15. 15 A: Spare fuse
16. 30 A: Spare fuse
17. TEL 15 A: No circuit
18. HEAD LO (LH) 10 A: Left-hand
headlight (low beam)
19. HEAD LO (RH) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (low beam)
20. RAD NO.1 15 A: Audio system
21. FOG 15 A: No circuitEngine compartment (Canada only)
22. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
23. SRS 5 A: SRS airbag system
24. IGN 5 A: Gauge and meters, SRS air-
bag system, Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
25. SEAT HEATER 20 A: Seat heater
26. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flasher
27. ECU-IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, shift lock system,
power antenna, power door lock system,
electric cooling fan
28. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, headlight cleanerInstrument panel
29. GAUGE 7.5 A: Gauge and meter,
back-up lights, interior lights, charging
system, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, cruise control
system, power door lock system, service
reminder indicators and warning buzzer,
automatic light control system, daytime
running light system
30. TAIL 15 A: Parking lights, license
plate lights, tail lights, front side marker
lights
31. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise con-
trol system, high mounted stoplight, anti-
lock br ake system, shift lock system, mul-
tiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
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Passenger 's side kick panel
32. PANEL 5 A: Gauge and meter, Audio
system, cigarette lighter, glovebox light,
clock, electronically controlled automatic
transmission system, air conditioning
control system, service reminder indica-
tors, turn signal lights, emergency flasher,
headlight cleaner, seat heater
33. DEF I/UP 5 A: No circuit
34. CIG/RADIO 15 A: Cigarette lighter,
interior lights, clock, SRS airbag system,
shift lock system, power antenna, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, air conditioning control sys-
tem, ignition system, theft deterrent
system, outside rear view mirror control
system, Audio system, service reminder
indicators 35. HEATER 10 A:
Air conditioning con-
trol system, rear window defogger, starter
system
36. STARTER 5 A: Starter system
37. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning control
system
Fuses (type B)
38. MAIN 40 A: HEAD (LH)º, HEAD HI
(LH)º, HEAD (RH)º and HEAD HI (RH)º
fuses
39. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
40. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
41. DOOR 30 A: Power door lock sys-
tem, power seat
42. RR DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger
43. POWER 30 A: Power window, elec-
tric moon roof
Fuses (type C)
44. ALT 120 A: Charging system
45. AM1 80 A: RR DEFº, DOORº,
POWERº, TAILº, PANELº, DEF I/UPº,
SEAT HEATERº, SRSº and STOPº
fuses
46. ABS 60 A: Anti-lock brake system
47. IG SW 40 A: CIG/RADIOº and
GAUGEº fuses
48. HTR 50 A: A.C.º fuse
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