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4−2. Maintenance
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emissi on inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni
tors the operation of th
e emission control system.
nIf the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that
a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.
nYour vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
l
When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are se
t during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.
l
When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal−
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
n
When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
nIf your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re−testing.

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Maintenance and care
4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
Do−it−yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (
P. 3 8 7)Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (
P. 384)FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level (
P. 382)“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non−silicate, non−
amine, non−nitrite and non−borate
coolant with long−life hybrid
organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool−
ant” is pre−mixed with 50% cool−
ant and 50% deionized water.
Funnel (used only for adding cool−
ant)
Engine oil level (
P. 377)“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (
P. 413)Fuse with same amperage ratingas original

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ItemsParts and tools
Power steering fluid (
P. 386)Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
®II or III
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (used only for adding
power steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser (P. 383)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 401)Tire pressure gauge
Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 390)Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Funnel (used only for adding
washer fluid)

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury.
nWhen working on the engine compartment
lKeep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
lBe careful not to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
lDo not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
lDo not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat−
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
lBe extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
nWhen working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the ignition is off. With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNI−
TION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the
air conditioning is on and/or if the coolant temperature is high.
(P. 383)
nWhen working on or under the vehicle
lDo not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
lUse eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
nIf you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart−
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Hood
CAUTION
nPredriving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
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Engine compar tment
Power steering fluid reser−
voir ( P. 386)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 377)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 382)
Cooling fan
Engine oil filler cap
(
P. 378)Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 384)
Fuse box ( P. 413)
Washer fluid tank
(P. 390)
Battery (
P. 387)
Condenser ( P. 383)
Radiator (
P. 383)
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Engine compartment cover
nRemoving the engine compartment cover
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Installing the clips
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
nChecking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil
to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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