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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. Tighten
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 tailgate op-
erate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
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 warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. Check that the head re-
straints move up and down smoothly and
that the locks hold securely in any latched
position. For folding
−down seatback
(bench seat), check that the latches lock
security.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching. Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
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 lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission ”Park” mecha-
nism
On a safe incline, check that your vehicle
is held securely with the selector lever in
”P” position and all brakes released.
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 in-
formation.
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If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See ”Fuse locations” in Chapter 7 −1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull a suspected fuse
straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
Part 8 of this manual for the functions
controlled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull-out tool. If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the ”CIG.”,
”RADIO”, ”DOME” or ”A/C” fuse, which
may be dispensable for normal driving,
and use it if its amperage rating is the
same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close
as possible to, the rating. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
hicle for emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
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Bulb
No.WTy p e
Headlights900360/55A
Parking lights1685C
Front turn signal lights115627B
Rear turn signal lights115627B
Stop and tail lights115727/8B
Back-up lights115627B
High mounted stoplight1685C
License plate light1685C
Interior light—8D
Personal lights—5D
Glovebox light—5C
Step lights—5C
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs —Headlights
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-
tor. Turn the plastic cover counter-
clockwise and remove it.
If the connector is tight wiggle it.2. Remove the rubber cover.
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—Parking lights
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
—Front turn signal lights
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop and tail light
c: Back-up light —High mounted stoplightUse a Phillips-head screwdriver.
—Rear turn signal, stop and
tail and back-up lights
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—License plate lights
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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models 3RZ −FE engine
With filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.1, 4.2)
5VZ −FE engine
With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Four-wheel drive models With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.4 (4.7, 3.9)
Oil grade: API grade SH, ”Energy-Conserving II”
or SJ, ”Energy-Conserving” multigrade
engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine
oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Two-wheel drive models
With manual transmission 3RZ −FE engine
8.7 (9.2, 7.7)
5VZ −FE engine
10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
With automatic transmission
3RZ −FE engine
9.0 ( 9.5, 7.9)
5VZ −FE engine
9.9 (10.5, 8.7)
Four-wheel drive models With manual transmission
10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
With automatic transmission 9.9 (10.5, 8.7)
Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze
(Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY
Open voltage
at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max. CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 3RZ −FE engine
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
5VZ −FE engine
Two-wheel drive models
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four-wheel drive models 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
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Fuses
Fuses (type A)
1. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlight
2. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight
3. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning cooling sys-
tem
4. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system
5. HAZ-HORN 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns
6. DOME 15 A: Interior light, personal
lights, step lights, ignition switch light,
radio, cassette tape player, power an-
tenna, clock7. HEAD (LH-HI) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
8. HEAD (RH-HI) 10 A: Right-hand head-
light (high beam)
9. HEAD (LH-LO) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (low beam)
10. HEAD (RH-LO) 10 A: Right-hand head-
light (low beam)
11. ENGINE 10 A: Charging system, cruise
control system
12. IGN. 7.5 A: Charging system, dis-
charge warning light, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system13. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, instrument panel
lights, glovebox light
14. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wiper and
washer
15. GAUGES 10 A: (except discharge warn-
ing light), A.D.D. control system, cruise
control system, back-up lights, power
door lock system
16. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, High-mounted
stoplight, cruise control system, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system