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The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
■ Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater/ventilator damage
Do not put heavy objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (nee-
dles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Rear sunshade (if equipped)
■The rear sunshade can be used when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the sunshade automatically lowers when
the shift lever is shifted to “R”.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
● Shift the shift lever into “P”.
● The switch is pressed again.
● The shift lever is shifted out of “R”, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9
mph (15 km/h).
If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To
raise the sunshade again, press the switch.
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by pressing the switch
shown below.
Raise/lower

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Trunk storage extension
Pull down the rear seat center
armrest.Open (push down the handle)
Lock with the mechanical key
or the master key
Unlock with the mechanical
key or the master key
CAUTION
■While driving
● To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they
are not in use.
● Always keep the trunk storage extension doors closed to reduce the
chance of injury in case of accident or sudden stop.
NOTICE
■When closing the trunk
Do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk.
The luggage mat may get damaged.

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4-1. Maintenance and care ... 302Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 305
4-2. Maintenance ................... 308 Maintenance requirements .................. 308
General maintenance....... 310
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 313
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 314
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 314
Hood ................................ 317
Positioning a floor jack ..... 318
Engine compartment ........ 320
Tires ................................. 336
Tire inflation pressure ...... 345
Wheels ............................. 349
Air conditioning filter......... 351
Key battery ....................... 354
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 358
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ..... 367
Light bulbs........................ 369

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CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles with smart key system
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF. With the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling
fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the cool-
ant temperature is high. ( P. 328)
Vehicles without smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condition-
ing is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 328)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
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Engine oil consumption
● The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
● Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km). If the vehicle consumes more than this amount, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A.only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Switch the display to the odometer. ( P. 142)
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
Vehicles with smart key system: While pressing the trip meter reset
button, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode. Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter dis-
plays 000000.
Vehicles without smart key system: While pressing the trip meter
reset button, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. Continue
to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays 000000.
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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, in itialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( P. 428)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart key system) or the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system).
Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch about 3
seconds. After releasing the
switch, check that the tire pres-
sure warning light blinks slowly
three times.
Vehicles with smart key system: Wait for a few minutes with
the “ENGINE START STOP” swit ch in IGNITION ON mode,
and then turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart key system: Wait for a few minutes
with the engine switch in the “O N” position, and then turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
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Key batter y
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver (To prevent damage to the key, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with rag.)
● Small Phillips-hea d screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR1632 (vehicles with smart key system),
CR2016 (vehicles withou t smart key system)
■ Replacing the battery (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
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