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Getting more kilometers/mileage from a
liter/gallon of fuel is easy±just take it
easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section
7±2 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warm±up idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
drivingÐbut gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Always keep the automatic transmis-
sion overdrive turned on. Driving with
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see ªAutomatic
transmissionº in Section 1±6.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
Avoid engine lugging or over±rev-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop±and±go driving
wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive,the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.
Keep your vehicle tuned±up and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner,
improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,
dirty oil and grease,brakes not
adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel
economy. For longer life of all parts
and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if
you often drive under severe
conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance.
(For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the
ªScheduled Maintenance Guideº or
ªOwner 's Manual Supplementº.)
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer, too
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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 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. For folding±down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings are 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 ªParkº mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ªPº 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 Section 7±3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ªFULLº and ªLOWº lines on the see±
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Section 7±2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See Section 7±3
for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Section 7±2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Section 7±2 for addi-
tional information.
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The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just like the
windshield fogged up in the rain. However,
if there is a large drop of water on the
inside of the lens, or if there is water
pooled inside the light, contact your
Toyota dealer.Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
HeadlightsHB260/55A
Parking/front side
marker/front turn
signal lights
1157NA5/21B
Rear turn signal
lightsWY21W21C
Rear side marker/
stop/tail lights74435/21C
Back±up lights744021C
License plate lightsW5W5C
High mounted
stoplight92118C
Interior lightÐ8D
Trunk light1943.8C
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs
ÐHeadlights
SU73036
1. Unplug the connector. Remove the
rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
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SU73037
2. Release the bulb retaining springand remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
SU73038
3. Install the rubber cover as shown and snuggle on the boss. Insert the
connector.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
SU73013
ÐParking/front side marker/
front turn signal lights
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SU73014SU73033
SU73019
SU73020
a: Rear side marker/stop/tail lights
b: Rear turn signal light
c: Back±up lights
ÐRear side marker/stop/tail,
rear turn signal, back±up
lights
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Fuse box
13. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wipers and wash-
er
14. ECU±IG 7.5 A: Anti±lock brake system,
electric cooling fan
15. D/L 25 A: Power door lock system
16. ECU±B 7.5 A: Rear fog lights, SRS
airbag system
17. OBD 7.5 A: On±board diagnosis sys-
tem
18. TAIL 7.5 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, radio, headlight
beam level control, illuminations 19. HAZ 10 A:
Turn signal lights, emergen-
cy flashers
20. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stop light, anti±lock brake system, shift
lock system, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
Fuses (type B)
21. HTR SUB1 50 A: Air conditioning sys-
tem (PTC 1)
22. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
23. AM1 50 A: ªACCº, ªGAUGEº, ªWIPERº,
and ªECU±IGº fuses
24. POWER 30 A: Power windows
25. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
26. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger sys-
tem.
Fuses (type C)
27. MAIN 60 A: ªEFIº, ªDOMEº, ªHORNº,
ªSTº, ªAM2º, ªH±LP LHº, and ªH±LP
RHº fuse
28. ALT 100 or 120 A: ªECU±Bº, ªTAILº,
ªD/Lº, ªOBDº, ªA.Cº, ªHTRº, ªPOWERº,
ªSTOPº and ªFL DEFº fuses
29. ABS 60 A: Anti±lock brake system