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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle
interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
● Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alka-
line or acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
● Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces.
● Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 RR DEF 50 A Rear window defogger, outside
rear view mirror defogger
2 ABS/VSC No.2 30 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
3 RDI FAN 50 A Electric cooling fan
4 ABS/VSC No.1 50 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
5 HEATER 50 A Air conditioning system
6 ST/AM2 30 A Starter system
7 MAIN 40 A Headlights

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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1RR DOOR25 APower window
2RL DOOR25 APower window
3FR DOOR25 APower window, driving position
memory system
4FOG15 AFront fog lights
5OBD7.5 AOn-board diagnosis system
6MPX-B7.5 AMultiplex communication system
7P/W25 APower window, driving position
memory system
8FUEL OPN7.5 AFuel filler door opener
9AM17.5 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system, ignition
system
10A/C7.5 AAir conditioning system
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not
sitting in the seat.
■
If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is
put in the trunk.

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■When the battery is removed or discharged
The following systems must be initialized.
● Power windows (
P. 69)
● Moon roof (
P. 74)
● Tire pressure warning system (
P. 338)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
● Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
● Do not allow open flame or use matc hes, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 7 0
Moon roof P. 74
Engine oil
maintenance data • After changing engine oil P. 325
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size. P. 338
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialize
d for normal system operation.

460 Alphabetical index
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................91
Child-protectors ....................... 41
Child restraint system............103
How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................60
Installing child restraints ........ 107
Moon roof ................................74
Power window lock switch....... 69
Power window precautions .....71
Removed key battery precautions .........................356
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 58
Seat belt precautions ..............61
Seat heater precautions ........ 285
Trunk .......................................45
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 302
Interior ...................................305
Seat belts ..............................306
Climate control seat.................284
Clock ......................................... 279
Compass ...................................297
Condenser ................................328
Console box ............................. 271
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 416
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................158
Dynamic laser cruise control .................................161
Cup holders ..............................275
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features............. 445
Daytime running light system .................................... 150
Defogger Rear window .........................200
Side mirror............................. 200
Dimension.................................422
Dinghy towing .......................... 187 Display
Trip information ..................... 148
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 314
Door pocket .............................. 276
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 35
Rear door child-protector ........ 41
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 388
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 119
Correct posture ....................... 83
Procedures............................ 118
Winter driving tips ................. 181
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 410
Emergency flashers Switch ..................................... 376
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 385
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 410
If the engine will not start ...... 406
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 408
If the battery is discharged ... 412
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 385
If the warning light turns on............................... 385
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
If you lose your keys ............. 409
If you think something is wrong .................................. 381
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 419
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 377
If your vehicle overheats ....... 416
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