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Some states have vehicle emission in-
spection programs which include OBD
(On−Board Diagnostics) che cks.
The OBD system monitors the operation
of the emission control system. When the
OBD system determines that a problem
exists somewhere in the emission control
system, the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on. In this case, your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test and need to be
repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to
service the vehicle.
Even if the malfunction indicator lamp
does not come on, your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test as readiness codes
have not been set in the OBD system.
Readiness codes are automatically set
during ordinary driving. However, when the
12 volt battery is disconnected or run
down, the codes are erased. Also, de-
pending on your driving habits, the codes
may not be completely set. Also, if the malfunction indicator lamp had
come on recently due to temporary mal-
function such as a loose fuel tank cap,
your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips, but the
error code in the OBD system will not be
cleared unless about 40 trips or more are
taken.
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
even the malfunction indicator lamp does
not come on, contact your Toyota dealer
to prepare the vehicle for re
−testing.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs
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Introduction
Engine compartment overview347
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Fuse locations 348
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Do −it− yourself service precautions 348
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Positioning the jack 350
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Parts and tools 351
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Spare fusesIf 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
tools” on page 351 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 locations Do it yourself service
precautions
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Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level355
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Checking the coolant level 357
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Checking the radiator and condenser 358
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Checking brake fluid 359
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Checking tire inflation pressure 359
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Checking and replacing tires 362
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Rotating tires 364
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Installing snow tires and chains 365
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Replacing wheels 367
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Aluminum wheel precautions 367
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CAUTION
Observe the following instruc-
tions. Otherwise, an accident
may occur resulting in death or
serious injuries.
Do not mix radial, bias belted,
or bias ply tires on your ve-
hicle, as this may cause dan-
gerous handling characteris-
tics resulting in loss of control.
Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s recommended
size, as this may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics
resulting in loss of control.
Toyota recommends all four tires,
or at least both of the front or rear
tires be replaced at a time as a set.
See “If you have a flat tire” on page
318 in Section 4 for tire change proce-
dure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect ve-
hicle handling and tire life. Wheels
can get out of balance with regular
use and should therefore be balanced
occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the
air valve should also be repl aced
w i t h a new on e.
Initial adjustment of the tire pres-
sure warning system is necessary
after you have replaced your tires.
See “Tire pressure warning sys-
tem” on page 168 in Section 1 7.
To equalize the wear and help ex-
tend tire life, Toyota recommends
that you rotate your tires accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance infor-
mation, please refer to the “Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide” or “Own-
er’s Manual Supplement”.)
However, the most appropriate tim-
ing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
Rotating tires
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Electrical components
Checking 12 volt battery condition369
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12 volt battery recharging precautions 370
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Checking and replacing fuses 371
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Checking the fusible link 372
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Adding washer fluid 373
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Replacing light bulbs 373
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Hold−down
clamp Ground cableTerminals
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold down 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 hybrid system and all
accessories are off before perform-
ing maintenance.
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.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
hybrid system is operating. Also, be
sure all accessories are turned off.
—Checking the 12 volt battery
exterior 12 volt battery recharging
precautions
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12 VOLT BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, only
install a battery designated for your
hybrid vehicle. Using a conventional
battery may cause hydrogen gas to
build up in the vehicle.
TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
3.8 (4.0, 3.3)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change the transmission fluid only as nec-
essary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
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
transmission fluid, use only “Toyota
Genuine ATF WS” (ATF JWS3324 or
NWS9638) to aid in assuring optimum
transaxle performance. Notice: Using transmission fluid other
than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may
cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accom-
panied by vibration, and ultimately dam-
age the transmission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
