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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving 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 lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
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STEP3
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. (
P. 467)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
● High coolant temperature warning light is displayed on the touch screen.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
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Auxiliary catch leverP. 361Fuel filler doorP. 7 8
Hood lock release lever
P. 361Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 8Tire inflation pressureP. 470
Fuel tank capacity11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 79, 464
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 7 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 466
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30