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Toyota, through the diligent research, de-
sign and use of the most advanced
technology available, helps prevent corro-
sion and provides you with the finest qual-
ity vehicle construction. Now, it is up to
you. Proper care of your Toyota can help
ensure long −term corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of corrosion
to your vehicle are:
The accumulation of road salt, dirt and
moisture in hard −to −reach areas under
the vehicle.
Chipping of paint, or undercoating
caused by minor accidents or by
stones and gravel.
Care is especially important if you live
in particular areas or operate your ve-
hicle under certain environmental condi-
tions:
Road salt or dust control chemicals will
accelerate corrosion, as will the pres-
ence of salt in the air near the sea −
coast or in areas of industrial pollution.
High humidity accelerates corrosion es-
pecially when temperatures range just
above the freezing point.
Wetness or dampness to certain parts
of your vehicle for an extended period
of time, may cause corrosion even
though other parts of the vehicle may
be dry.
High ambient temperatures can cause
corrosion to those components of the
vehicle which do not dry quickly due to
lack of proper ventilation.
The above signifies the necessity to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as
clean as possible and to repair any dam-
age to paint or protective coatings as
soon as possible.
To help prevent corrosion on your
Toyota, follow these guidelines:
Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, of
course, necessary to keep your vehicle
clean by regular washing, but to prevent
corrosion, the following points should be
observed:
If you drive on salted roads in the
winter or if you live near the ocean,
you should hose off the undercarriage
at least once a month to minimize cor-
rosion.
High pressure water or steam is effec-
tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside
and wheel housings. Pay particular
attention to these areas as it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to simply wet the
mud and debris without removing. The
lower edge of doors, rocker panels and
frame members have drain holes which
should not be allowed to clog with dirt
as trapped water in these areas can
cause corrosion.
Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-
oughly when winter is over.
See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” on
page 288 for more tips.
Check the condition of your vehicle’s
paint and trim. If you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them up im-
mediately to prevent corrosion from start-
ing. If the chips or scratches have gone
through the bare metal, have a qualified
body shop make the repair.
Protecting your Toyota from
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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Be sure that the ignition is off if
you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.

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When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustrations.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by the
jack. Personal injury may occur.
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or reverse (manual).
Block the wheels on the opposite
side of the jack up point if neces-
sary.
Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly posi-
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone; use vehicle support stands.
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not
place any objects on top of or un-
derneath the jack.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See page 310 in Section 7− 2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada).
Parts and tools

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For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 337 in Section 8.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.
NOTICE
 Be careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.
 Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
 Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
SAE 5W30 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 5W30 is not available, SAE
10W30 may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W30 at
the next oil change.

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Engine compartment
Instrument panel
Fuses (type A)1. HEAD LH LWR 15 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
2. HEAD RH LWR 15 A: Right−hand
headlight (low beam)
3. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light system
4. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
5. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
6. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
7. SPARE 5 A: Spare fuse
8. AM2 30 A: Starting system, “IGN” and
“IG2” fuses 9. HEAD LH UPR 10 A:
Left−hand head-
light (high beam)
10. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (high beam)
11. ST 5 A: Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
12. TEL 5 A: No circuit
13. ALTS 5 A: Charging system
14. IGN 15 A: Starting system
15. IG2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, front seat
belt pretensioners, cruise control sys-
tem
16. DOOR1 25 A: Multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, auto −
door locking system, wireless remote
control system)
17. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
18. HORN 10 A: Horns
19. D.C.C 30 A: “ECU−B”, “RAD NO.1”
and “DOME” fuses
20. A/F 25 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
Fuses

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21. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
22. HAZ 15 A: Emergency flashers
23. ECUB 10 A: Multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, secu-
rity system, auto −door locking system,
automatic light control system, head-
light delay off system, tail light auto
cut system, illuminated entry system,
daytime running light system, wireless
remote control system), air conditioning
system
24. DOME 7.5 A: Ignition switch light, inte-
rior light, personal lights, trunk light,
vanity lights, garage door opener,
clock, outside temperature display, mul-
ti −information display
25. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
26. ECUACC 5 A: Power rear view mir-
rors, clock, multi −information display
27. RAD NO.2 10 A: Audio system, navi-
gation system
28. POWER POINT 15 A: Power outlets
29. RAD NO.1 20 A: Audio system, navi-
gation system 30. GAUGE1 10 A:
Gauges and meters,
clock, outside temperature display, mul-
ti −information display, shift lock system,
seat belt reminder lights
31. ECUIG 10 A: SRS airbag system,
power windows, anti −lock brake system
32. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers
33. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system
34. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror heaters
35. AM1 5 A: Starting system
36. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
37. SUNSHADE 15 A: No circuit
38. GAUGE2 10 A: Auto anti−glare inside
rear view mirror, compass, electric
moon roof, back −up lights, automatic
transmission indicator lights, automatic
light control system, cruise control sys-
tem
39. PANEL 10 A: Glove box light, clock,
outside temperature display, multi −infor-
mation display, instrument cluster
lights, instrument panel lights, over-
drive− off indicator light
40. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights 41. PWR NO.4 20 A:
Rear passenger’s
power window (left side)
42. PWR NO.2 20 A: Front passenger ’s
door lock system, front passenger ’s
power window
43. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
44. SEAT HTR 20 A: Seat heaters
45.

WASHER 15 A: Windshield washer
46. FAN RLY 10 A: Electric cooling fans
47. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, anti −lock brake system,
cruise control system
48. FUEL OPEN 5 A: No circuit
49. DOOR NO.2 25 A: Multiplex commu-
nication system (power door lock sys-
tem, auto −door locking system, wire-
less remote control system)
50. AMP 25 A: No circuit
51. PWR NO.3 20 A: Rear passenger’s
power window (right side)

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Publication No. OM33708U
Part No. 01999-33708
Printed in Japan 02−0507 −01
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 119 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
3.0 L V6 (1MZ −FE) and 3.3 L V6 (3MZ −FE) engines: UNLEADED gasoline,
Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved
vehicle performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher.
See page 219 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 310 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 314 through 323.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 340.
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