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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck——From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truckIf towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice. In consultation with them, have
your vehicle towed using either (a) or
(b).
Only when you cannot  receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer or com-
mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-
hicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “—Emergency tow-
ing” on page 230 in this Section.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following pre-
cautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly. (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to en-
sure adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper
and/or underbody of the towed vehicle
will be damaged during towing.
From rear—
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the “ACC” position and put the
transmission in neutral.
NOTICE
Do not tow with  the key removed or
in the “LOCK” position when towing
from the rear without a towing dolly.
The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight.
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3. Insert your finger into the hole topush down the shift lock override
button. You can shift out of “P”
position only while pushing  the but-
ton.
4. Shift into “N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as  soon as possible. You can purchase a new key at your
Toyota dealer if you can give them the
key number. If your vehicle is equipped
with the engine immobilizer system, the
dealer will also need your master key.
Even if you lose only one key, contact
your Toyota dealer  to make a new key. If
you lose all your master keys, you cannot
make new keys;  the whole engine immobi-
lizer system must be replaced.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” on
page 12 in Section 1
−2.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you,
using their special tools. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest
breaking the smallest side window be-
cause it is the least expensive to replace.
Be extremely cautious  to avoid cuts from
the glass. You can purchase a new wireless re-
mote control transmitter at your Toyota
dealer.
Have the registered identification numbers
of your transmitters deleted from your ve-
hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to avoid the possibility of theft or
an accident. Then, have the identification
number of your new transmitter registered.
At the same time, you must bring all of
the remaining transmitters to have them
registered again as well.
You can use the wireless remote control
system with the new transmitter. Contact
your Toyota dealer for detailed information.
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Exhaust system
If  you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 178 in Section 2.)
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 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
In 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
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.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
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
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Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
month. See page 261 in Section 7−2
for additional information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See page
264 in Section 7− 2 for additional in-
formation. 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  according to the
maintenance schedule. (For sched-
uled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment”.) See page 266 in Section 7 −2
for additional information.
Be on the alert  for  changes  in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip −offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat −looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls  to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or  clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as  soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
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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.
This must be observed on  compact  spare
tire, too.
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.Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
CAUTION
Do not use wheels other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended size, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control. Otherwise, an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure
warning system is necessary after you
have replaced your wheels. See “Tire
pressure warning system” on page 126
in Section 1 7.
When installing aluminum wheels,
check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).
If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for  your aluminum
wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
Replacing wheels
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), 
L (qt., Imp. qt.):Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV”
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type T IV” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of  your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
With anti −lock brake system 76 (2.99)
Without anti −lock brake system
78 (3.07)
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 pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 1ZZ −FE engine 6—9 clicks
2ZZ −GE engine 5—8 clicks
Fluid type:  SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play:  Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:  Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
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Instrument panel
Fuses (type A)1. FOG 15 A:  Front fog lights
2. HEAD LH UPR 10 A:  Left−hand head-
light (high beam)
3. HEAD RH UPR 10 A:  Right−hand
headlight (high beam), high beam indi-
cator light
4. SPARE 30 A:  Spare fuse
5. SPARE 15 A:  Spare fuse
6. SPARE 10 A:  Spare fuse
7. ETCS 10 A (1ZZ FE engine):  Electron-
ic throttle control system
8. AMP 30 A:  Car audio system 9. MAIN 30 A: 
Starting system, “AM2”
fuse
10. DOME 15 A:  Car audio system, clock,
personal lights, interior light, trunk light,
open door warning light, wireless re-
mote control system
11. HORN 10 A:  Horn
12. HAZARD 10 A:  Emergency flashers ,
turn signal lights
13. EFI 20 A (1ZZ FE engine) or EFI 15 A (2ZZ GE engine):  Multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, emission control sys-
tem, “EFI2” fuse
14. ALT S 5 A:  Charging system
15. HEAD LH LWR 10 A:  Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
16. HEAD RH LWR 10 A:  Right−hand
headlight (low beam)
17. EFI2 15 A (1ZZ FE engine):  Multiport
fuel injection system/ sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, emission
control system
18. TAIL 15 A:  Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights , instru-
ment cluster lights
19. OBD 7.5 A:  On−board diagnosis  sys-
tem 20. P/W 30 A: 
No circuit
21. WIPER 25 A:  Windshield wipers
22. AM2 15 A:  Charging system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, starting sys-
tem, SRS airbag system
23. STOP 15 A:  Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, anti −lock brake system,  shift
lock control system, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system
24. DOOR 25 A:  Power door lock system
25. AM1 25 A:  “CIG” fuse
26. ECU IG 10 A:  Electric cooling fan,
anti −lock brake system, vehicle stability
control system, traction control system,
brake assist system, shift lock control
system, cruise control system
27. RR WIPER 15 A:  No circuit
28. A/C 10 A:  Air conditioning system
2
9. INV 15 A:  No circuit
30. P/POINT 15 A:  Power outlet  (in the
rear console box)
31. ECU B 10 A:  Daytime running light
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32. CIG 15 A: Power outlet (on the instru-
ment panel) or  cigarette lighter, car au-
dio system, clock, power rear  view mir-
ror control, shift lock control system
33. GAUGE 10 A:  Gauges and meters, air
conditioning system, daytime running
light system, charging system, auto
anti −glare inside rear view mirror, pow-
er windows, cruise control system, rear
window defogger, back −up lights, front
passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
34. WASHER 15 A:  Windshield washer
35. M HTR/DEF I UP 10 A:  Engine control
system
Fuses (type B)
36. ABS NO.1 30 A:  Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, brake assist
system
37. RDI FAN 30 A:  Electric cooling fan
38. ABS NO.2 40 A (without vehicle sta- bility control system):  Anti−lock brake
system
ABS NO.2 50 A (with vehicle stability
control system):  Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, brake assist
system 39. HEAD MAIN 40 A: 
“HEAD LH UPR”,
“HEAD RH UPR”, “HEAD LH LWR” and
“HEAD RH LWR” fuses
40. AIR PUMP 50 A (2ZZ GE engine): Emission control system
41. HTR 40 A:  Air conditioning system
42. DEF 40 A:  Rear window defogger,
“M −HTR/DEF I −UP” fuse
43. POWER 30 A:  Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuse (type C)
44. ALT 100 A:  Charging system, “ABS
NO.1”, “ABS NO.2”, “RDI FAN”, “FOG”,
“HTR”, “AM1”, “POWER”, “DOOR”,
“ECU −B”, “TAIL”, “STOP”, “P/POINT”,
“INV” and “OBD” fuses