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If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
tronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
neous pedal operation.
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
For the coolant type, see “Coolant type
selection” on page 347 in Section 7 −2.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
If you cannot incr ease engine
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Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 262 in Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding
−down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in “P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.

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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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Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-
ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If
the fluid is cold, the level should be in the
“COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the
fluid level should be in the “HOT” range.
If the level is at the low side of either
range, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Keep your tire inflation pressures
at the proper level.
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressures, tire sizes and the com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
(vehicle capacity weight) are de-
scribed on pages 372 and 377. They
are also on the tire and loading infor-
mation label.
You should check the tire inflation
pressure every two weeks, or at least
once a month. And do not forget the
spare!
Checking tire inflation
pressure

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BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
NOTE: If replacement is necessary, make sure to do so with a battery that
meets the same standard as the
original.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL −4 or GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type:
2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
3.3 L V6 (3MZ −FE) engine
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only the following types to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance. 2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
“Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF
JWS3324 or NWS9638)
3.3 L V6 (3MZ −FE) engine
“Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV” (ATF
JWS3309 or NWS6500) Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
WS” (2.4 L 4cylinder [2AZFE] engine)
or “Toyota genuine ATF Type TIV” (3.3
L V6 [3MZFE] engine) may cause dete-
rioration in shift quality, locking up of
your transmission accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage the au-
tomatic transmission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

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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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