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Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 77
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 165
P. 153
P. 168
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 169
P. 171
Fuel filler door opener
P. 88
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 410
Four-wheel drive lock switch  P. 192
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 156
Audio system
Navigation system *P. 236
Hood release lever P. 348
Horn P. 155

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
( P. 472)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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508 Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 344
General maintenance ............ 340
Maintenance data.................. 466
Maintenance requirements.... 338
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 220
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 157
Meters ................................... 156
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 229
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............78
Side mirror heaters................233
Side mirrors .............................80
Vanity mirrors ........................ 313
Moon roof ...................................85
MP3 disc ................................... 252
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 156
Oil Engine oil .............................. 355
Opener
Hood...................................... 348 Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 80
Outside temperature display .................................... 163
Overhead console.................... 307
Overheating, Engine ................ 460
Parking brake ........................... 154
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 476
Personal/interior lights
Switch ................................... 301
Wattage................................. 476
Power outlet ............................. 315
Power windows .......................... 82M
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 348Fuel filler doorP. 8 8
Hood release lever P. 3 4 8Fuel filler door opener P. 8 8Tire inflation pressure
P. 475
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 4 7 5
Engine oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference) P. 470
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 470
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.5 L 4-cylinder
[2AR-FE] engine) SAE 5W-30 (3.5 L V6
[2GR-FE] engine)