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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
Check that it has the specified free play.
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 “Park” 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 “P” 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 infor-
mation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Section 7 2 for additional information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt, or insects. See in Section
7 2 for additional information.
Battery condition
Check the battery condition by the indica-
tor color. 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.
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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
Headlights
(low beam)900651A
Headlights
(high beam)900560B
Front fog lights900651A
Front turn
signal/parking
lights
1157NA27/8C
Rear turn signal
lights—21D
Stop/tail lights744321/5E
Rear side
marker lights1943.8E
Back up lights92118E
Tail lights1685E
License plate
lights1685E
High mounted
stoplight92118E
Interior light—7F
Front personal
lights—7F
Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
Rear personal
lights—5F
Vanity lights—2F
Glove box light—1.2E
Door courtesy
lights—6F
Trunk light—3F
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
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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