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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine oil consumption
● The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
● Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km). If the vehicle consumes more than this amount, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A.only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Switch the display to the odometer. ( P. 136)
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch to the
OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch or the engine switch to the ON. Continue to
press and hold the button until the trip meter displays 000000.
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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. 
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● 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 every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Abnormal level of engine oil pressure. 
This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil
declines. The light should turn off after checking the oil
and adding oil if necessary.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampMalfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The transmission control system.
SRS warning light Malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• Front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

Vehicle specifications6
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6-1. Specifications................. 406Maintenance data 
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 406
Fuel information ............... 414
Tire information ................ 417
6-2. Customization ................ 429 Customizable features ..... 429
6-3. Initialization .................... 433 Items to initialize .............. 433

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length197.6 in. (5020 mm)
Overall width72.8 in. (1850 mm)
Overall height *58.5 in. (1485 mm)
Wheelbase111.0 in. (2820 mm)
TreadFront62.2 in. (1580 mm)
Rear61.6 in. (1565 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight 
(occupants + luggage) 870 lb. (395 kg)

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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 370If the warning light turns on
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Warning lights
or or
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P. 373
or
P. 3 7 2P. 373
P. 3 7 2P. 372, 373
P. 3 7 1P. 372
P. 3 7 2P. 371
P. 3 7 1P. 374
P. 3 7 2P. 373
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Brake system warning
lightMalfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder 
light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder 
light
Low fuel level warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic headlight 
leveling system 
warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightLow engine oil pressure
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
VSC warning lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Dynamic laser cruise
control master

warning