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1. Unplug the connector while depress-
ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.3. Install a new bulb and the connector
into the mounting hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
—Headlights
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If either the left or right front fog or
front turn signal/parking lights burns
out, contact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not try to replace the front fog or
front turn signal/parking light bulbs
by yourself. You may damage the ve-
hicle.
Use a flat bladed screwdriver which is
wrapped with a cloth.a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop/tail light
c: Rear side marker light
d: Back up light
—Front fog and front turn
signal/parking lights—Rear turn signal, stop/tail,
rear side marker and back up
lights
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Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.Removing cover clips
Installing cover clips
—Tail lights
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Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.Removing cover clips
Installing cover clips
—License plate lights
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—High mounted stoplight
(type A)—High mounted stoplight
(type B)
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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
9.0 (9.5, 7.9)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to
avoid technical problems, we strongly
recommend using “Toyota Genuine Long
Life Coolant” or equivalent.
With ethylene glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20C (68F):
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.AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Up to 4.75 (5.0, 4.2)
Fluid type:
Toyota Genuine ATF D II or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
75 (3.0)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when depressed
with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf):
3—6 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III
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