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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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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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SECTION 7 2

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Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
2.4 L 4cylinder (2AZFE) engine
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
3.3 L V6 (3MZFE) engine
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick. 1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level while holding a rag under the
end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level line, add engine oil
of the same type as already in the en-
gine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated as follows:
2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
1.1 L (1.1 qt., 1.0 Imp. qt.)
3.3 L V6 (3MZ −FE) engine
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 373 in Section 8.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand− tight.
Checking the engine oil level

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NOTICE
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
once again after adding the oil.
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity:
2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
SAE 5W −20 or 0W −20
Outside temperature
SAE 5W20 or 0W20 engine oil may be
used. However, SAE 0W20 is the best
choice for good fuel economy, and
good starting in cold weather. 3.3 L V6 (3MZ
−FE) engine
SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
SAE 5W30 is the best choice for good
fuel economy, and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 5W30 oil is not available, SAE
10W30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W30 at
the next oil change.

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Oil identification mark
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is added to some oil con-
tainers to help you select the oil you
should use.To ensure excellent lubrication perfor-
mance for your engine, “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” is available, which has been
specifically tested and approved for all
Toyota engines.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details about “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil”.Look at the seethrough coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. The cool-
ant level is satisfactory if it is between
the “F” and “L” lines on the reservoir.
If the level is low, add the coolant. (For
the coolant type, see “Coolant type
selection” described below.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the “F” line.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the
radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap,
radiator cap and drain cock and water
pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check
for leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
Checking the engine coolant
level

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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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