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CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always completely close
the ashtray after use.
Front
Rear
The power outlets are designed for
power supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the ACCº or ONº
position for the power outlets to be used.
NOTICE

To prevent the fuse from beingblown, do not use the electricityover the total vehicle capacity of12V/120W (front and rear outlets to-
gether).

To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary whenthe engine is not running.

Close the power outlet lids whenthe power outlets are not in use.Inserting anything other than an ap-
propriate plug that fits the outlet,or allowing any liquid to get intothe outlet may cause electrical fail-
ure or short circuits.
Power outlets

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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Engine compartment overview278
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Fuse locations 279
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Do- it- yourself service precautions 279
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Parts and tools 281
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Positioning the jack 282
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SECTION 7- 1

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1. Battery
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuse block
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Radiator
8. Condenser
9. Electric cooling fans
10. Engine oil level dipstick
11. Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank
Engine compartment overview

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Spare fuses
If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this Section.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do- it- yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This Section gives instructions only for
those items that are relatively easy for an
owner to perform. As explained in Section
6, there are still a number of items that
must be done by a qualified technician
with special tools.
For information on tools and parts for do-
it- yourself maintenance, see Parts and
toolsº on page 281 in this Section.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
Fuse locationsDo- it- yourself service
precautions

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CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:

Water

Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:

Funnel
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:

Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in
Replacing light bulbsº on page 304 in
Section 7- 3.)
Tools:

Screwdriver
Front
Rear (two- wheel drive models)
Rear (four- wheel drive models)
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Electrical components
Checking battery condition300
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Battery recharging precautions 301
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Checking and replacing fuses 302
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Adding washer fluid 303
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Replacing light bulbs 304
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SECTION 7- 3

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GoodBlown
Ty p e A
Good Blown
Ty p e B
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 locationsº on page 279 in Sec-
tion 7- 1 for locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull the 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 316 in Section 8 for the functions
controlled by each circuit. Type A fuses can be pulled out by using
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 RADIOº
or A/Cº fuse, which may be dispensable
for normal driving, and use it if its amper-
age rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close
to the rating as possible. 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.
Checking and replacing fuses

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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-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
If any washer does not work or wind-
shield washer fluid level warning light
comes on, the washer tank may be
empty. Check the washer fluid level on
the level gauge. If the washer fluid lev-
el is below LOWº, add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below the 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 anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle's paint.
Adding washer fluid