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NOTICE
Continue driving with the warning
message on may result in damage of
the automatic transmission.
(f) (U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil. The message is
a prior notice.
Toyota recommends that the engine oil
be changed as soon as possible.
If the driving distance after the previous
oil change reaches 7200 km (4500 miles),
the message appears for about 15 sec-
onds, the master warning light comes on,
and a warning tone also sounds.
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after the engine oil change. See
following “Resetting the engine oil
maintenance data”. (g)
(U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil.
Change the engine oil as soon as pos-
sible.
If the driving distance after the previous
oil change reaches 8000 km (5000 miles),
the message appears, the master warning
light comes on, and a warning tone also
sounds. The message stays on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after the engine oil change. See
“Resetting the engine oil maintenance
data” below for the procedure to reset the
system.
Resetting the engine oil maintenance
data
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after replacement of the engine oil.
Reset the data by the following procedure: 1. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position with the trip meter A
reading shown. (For details, see
“Odometer and two trip meters” on
page 186 in this Section.) 2. Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position while holding down the trip
meter reset knob.
Hold down the knob for at least 5
seconds. The information display indicates
“MAINT REQD RESET MODE
COMPLETE”, the master warning light
comes on and the tone sounds.
If the system fails to reset, perform the
above procedure again.
(h)
This message appears when the washer
fluid level becomes very low.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
The message appears the master warning
light comes on and a warning tone also
sounds.
If the message appears, fill the washer
tank as soon as possible. For instruc-
tions, see “Adding washer fluid” on
page 567 in Section 73.

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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.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 548 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% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water (for Can-
ada). 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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LS72004
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
4.0 L V6 (1GRFE) engine
XS72001a
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
4.7 L V8 (2UZFE) engine
XS72002
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
5.7 L V8 (3URFE) 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, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
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:
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) and 4.7 L V8 (2UZ −
FE) engine 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
5.7 L V8 (3UR −FE) engine
1.1 L (1.2 qt., 1.0 Imp.qt.)
Checking the engine oil level

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For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 589 in Section 8.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.
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 viscos-
ity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: 4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) and 4.7 L V8
(2UZ −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.