432
Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.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 437 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). Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Parts and tools
481
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 120 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 162
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering switches, Audio remote control 238
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 351
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Back window defogger 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window wiper and washer 141 . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 130,132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition 162
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror defogger 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off 95
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 141 . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 147
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telescopic steering column 120
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft prevention labels 351
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three−way catalytic converters 342
. . . . . . . .
Tie−down hooks 331
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system 197
. . . . . . . . .
Tires
Changing 395
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing 443
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 395
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary 357
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation pressure 441,467
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 447
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires 445
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Size 354,467
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tires and chains 446
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare 396
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols 352
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Identification Number (TIN) 353
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tissue box holder 325
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools 396
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To w i n g
Capacity 364
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing 376
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing 408
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing eyelet precautions 409
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 405
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 410 . . . . . . .
Trailer 377
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system 175
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 377
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trash holder 326
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signals 130,132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of tires
368
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U
Uniform tire quality grading 355
. . . . . . . . . . . .
V
VSC OFF" warning light 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity mirrors 127
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle identification number 349
. . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system 183 . . . . . . . .
W
Warning buzzer 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 453
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing 415
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels
Aluminum wheel 448
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 447
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window
Power back window 30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and
washer switch 141
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 375
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control 15,411
. . . . . . . . . . . .
