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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil level dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuse block
6. Battery
7. Radiator
8. Electric cooling fans
9. Condenser
10. Windshield washer fluid tank
11. Engine coolant reservoir
Engine compartment overview
 2.4 L 4cylinder (2AZFE) engine

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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil level dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuse block
6. Battery
7. Radiator
8. Electric cooling fans
9. Condenser
10. Windshield washer fluid tank
11. Engine coolant reservoir

3.3 L V6 (3MZFE) engine

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Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.
 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 iridiumtipped 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.
Front
Rear
When jacking up your vehicle with the
floor jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustrations.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by the
floor jack. Personal injury may oc-
cur.
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
floor jack.
Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or reverse (manual).
Block the wheels on the opposite
side of the floor jack up point if
necessary.
Positioning a floor jack

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Make sure to set the floor jack
properly in the jack point. Raising
the vehicle with floor jack improper-
ly positioned will damage the ve-
hicle or may allow the vehicle to
fall off the floor jack and cause
personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the
floor jack alone; use vehicle sup-
port stands.
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not
place any objects on top of or un-
derneath the floor jack.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the floor jack cor-
rectly, or your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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 344 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

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level344
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Checking the engine coolant level 346
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Checking the radiator and condenser 347
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Checking brake fluid 348
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Checking power steering fluid 348
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Checking tire inflation pressure 349
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Checking and replacing tires 352
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Rotating tires 354
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Installing snow tires and chains 355
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Replacing wheels 357
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Aluminum wheel precautions 358
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To check the fluid level, simply look at
the seethrough reservoir. The level
should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem.If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir cap by
hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cap back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the r
eservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your
hands or in your eyes, flush the af-
fected area with clean water immedi-
ately. If you still feel uncomfortable
with your hands or eyes, go to the
doctor.
NOTICE
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure
to wipe it off to prevent it from dam-
aging the parts or paintwork.
If hot O.K.
If hot
add Close
OpenIf cold O.K.
If cold
add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRON II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60 C—80 C or 140 F—175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
10 C—30 C or 50 F—85 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
Checking brake fluid Checking power steering fluid

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BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):With vehicle stability control system78 (3.1)
Without vehicle stability control system 68.5 (2.7)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6—9 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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A
Adding washer fluid363
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Adjustment
Front seats 46,47
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Seat belt 52
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Air conditioning filter 233
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Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system 226
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Manual air conditioning system 220 . . . . . .
Airbags 61,67,73,81
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All window control switches 24
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Aluminum wheel precautions 358
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 110 . . . . . .
Anti −lock brake system warning light
(brake assist system warning
light) 133
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Anti −theft steering column lock 144 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 327
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 322
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Washing and waxing 323
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Ashtray 245
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Audio remote controls 180
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Audio system 168
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Audio system
AUX 181
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Audio system operating tips 182
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Auto anti −glare inside rear view mirror
Compass 241
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Automatic air conditioning system 226 . . . . . . Automatic door locking and
unlocking functions 23
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Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 146
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Shift lock override button 318
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Shift pattern 146
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Shifting speed 146
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AUX 181
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Auxiliary boxes 252
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 30
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B
Battery
Checking battery condition 360 . . . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluetooth  189
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 268 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 133 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Fluid level 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear limit indicators 268 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 162
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Break −in tips 258
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Brightness control 123
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 262
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 284
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Capacity and distribution 285
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Stowage precautions 285
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Cargo net 255
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Certification label 268
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Charging system warning light 133
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Checking and replacing fuses 362
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Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 233
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Checking brake fluid 348
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Checking the engine oil level 344
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Checking the radiator and
condenser 347
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 87
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Installation 88
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 102,103
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Precautions 85
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Types of child restraint system 87 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 98,100
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Cigarette lighter 245
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Cleaning the interior 327
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Clock 241
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Cold weather
Operation 293
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Compact disc changer 168
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Compact disc changer controller 168 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 168
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Compass 241
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 347
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