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Checking brake fluid
To check the fluid level, simply look at
the seethrough reservoir. The level
should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear or
when the fluid level in the accumulator is
high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refueling,
it may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem.If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to
the brake reservoir.
Refilling brake fluid:
1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Depress the brake pedal more than 40 times.
3. Remove the reservoir cap by hand. Add brake fluid up to the “MAX” line.
If you do not follow the procedure above,
the reservoir may overflow.
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 r eservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water immediately. If
you still feel uncomfortable with your
eyes, go to the doctor.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wipe
it off to prevent it from damaging the
parts or painting.

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Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check the local
regulations before installing chains.
NOTICE
If the wrong combination of tire and
chain is used, the chains could dam-
age the vehicle body.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the front tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5—1.0 km
(1/4—1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph)
or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er 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 adversely affect vehicle han-
dling.
When driving with chains
installed, be sure to drive care-
fully. Slow down before entering
curves to avoid losing control of
the vehicle. Otherwise an acci-
dent may occur.
Replacing wheels
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 a damaged wheel,
the tire may slip off the wheel or cause
loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition310
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Battery recharging precautions 312
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Checking and replacing fuses 312
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Adding washer fluid 314
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Replacing light bulbs 314
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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the
battery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match
near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible,
continue to apply water with a
sponge or cloth while en route
to the medical office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact
area. If you feel pain or burning,
get medical attention immediate-
ly.
If electrolyte gets on your
clothes, there is a possibility of
its soaking through to your skin,
so immediately take off the ex-
posed clothing and follow the
procedure above, if necessary.
If you accidentally swallow elec-
trolyte, drink a large quantity of
water or milk. Follow with milk
of magnesia, beaten raw egg or
vegetable oil. Then go immedi-
ately for emergency help.
Checking battery condition—
—Precautions

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—Checking battery exterior
TerminalsGround cable
Hold −down clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
holddown clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose, tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold −down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.
NOTICE
 Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
 When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“–” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
 Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
 Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
If the battery terminal is disconnected
or the battery is run down, the moon
roof may not operate automatically and
the jam protection function will not operate
correctly after you reconnect, replace or
recharge the battery with the moon roof
slide −opened or tilted up. In any of these
cases, you should return the moon roof to
normal. To return the moon roof to normal,
see “Electric moon roof” on page 31.
—Checking battery c ondition
Ty p e A
Ty p e BGreen Dark Clear or
light yellow
Blue White Red
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color. Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
Charging necessary.
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Clear or
light
yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
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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” on page 288 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
page on 327 for the functions controlled
by each circuit.Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull
−out tool. The location of the pull −out
tool is shown in the illustration.
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 “RADIO”,
“DOME” or “RR 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 than, 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-
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Adding washer fluid
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Add washer
fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer ’s directions for how much to
mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle’s paint.
 Do not fill washer fluid over the
“NORMAL” level.
Replacing light bulbs—
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
replace the light bulbs while they
are hot.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case.
Do not touch the glass part of a
bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
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 wind-
shield 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 Toyo-
ta dealer.
Light bulbs
BulbNo.WTy p e
Headlights
(high)900560A
Headlights
(low)900651B
Front turn signal
and front side
marker lights1157NA27/8C
Front fog lights900651B
Parking lights—5D

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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Rear turn signal
lights744021G
Stop/tail lights744321/5D
Back −up lights744021D
License plate lights—5D
Interior lights—8E
Personal lights
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
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—5
8F
E
Glove box light—1.4D
Door courtesy
lights—3D
Vanity lights—1.5E
A : HB3 halogen bulbs
B : HB4 halogen bulbs
C : Single end bulbs (amber)
D : Wedge base bulbs
E : Double end bulbs
F : Single end bulbs
G : Wedge base bulbs (amber)
—Headlights
1. Open the hood.
LEFT–HAND HEADLIGHT: Remove the
washer inlet.
Be careful not to spill the washer fluid
over the “NORMAL” level.
Do not place the washer inlet on the en-
gine or battery.2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown.