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NOTICE
nIf you remove the air cleaner
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due
to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.
n If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem. 
     
        
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CAUTION
n
When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or\
 seri-
ous injury.
lDo not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
l Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.
Always use automotive jack stands on a solid, level surface.
l Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
l Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put
the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or R (manual transmission).
l Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
l Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
l When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
lLift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion. 
     
        
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Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (→P. 240)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 229)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 229)
Radiator cap
Battery ( →P. 237)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 235)Fuse box ( →P. 259)
Condenser ( →P. 235)
Electric cooling fan
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 234)
Radiator ( →P. 235) 
     
        
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Maintenance and care
Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects. 
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicl e checked by your Toyota dealer.
Brake fluid
n Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
NOTICE
nWhen adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor stra ight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
n If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.
CAUTION
nWhen the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and may cause
burns. 
     
        
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nAdding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
n Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
nWhen filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
nIf the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.
n If you spill fluid
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint. 
     
        
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nEngine compartment (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 AM2 15 A Starting system, multiport fuel 
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
2 HORN 10 A Horn
3 EFI 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection 
system
4 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
5 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
6 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
7 FR DEF 20 A No circuit
8 ABS2/VSC2 30 A Anti-lock brake system
9 H-LP MAIN 30 A H-LP LH/H-LP LO LH fuse
10 ST 30 A Starting system 11 S-LOCK 20 A No circuit
12 DOME 15 A Interior light, personal lights, theft 
deterrent system, audio system, 
wireless remote control system 
     
        
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13 ECU-B
7.5 AEngine immobilizer system, day-
time running light system, front 
passenger occupant classification 
system, power windows, door lock 
system, theft deterrent system, 
meter and gauge
14 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
15 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection 
system, electronic throttle control 
system
16 HAZ 10 ATurn signal lights, emergency 
flashers
17 H-LP RH/H-LP 
LO RH 10 A Right-hand headlight
18 H-LP LH/H-LP 
LO LH 10 A Left-hand headlight 
19 EFI2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection 
system
20 HTR SUB2 40 A Air conditioning system
21 EPS 50 A Electric power steering system
22 ABS1/VSC1 50 A Anti-lock brake system
23 HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
24 RDI 30 A Electric cooling fan
25 HTR SUB1 30 A Air conditioning system
26 H-LP CLN/PWR 
HTR 30 A No circuit
27 AMT 50 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit 
     
        
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9 ID/UP/MIR HTR 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection 
system, outside rear view mirror 
control, outside rear view mirror 
heaters
10 IGN 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection 
system, engine immobilizer sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, front pas-
senger occupant classification 
system
11 MET 7.5 A Meter and gauge
12 WIP 25 A Windshield wiper and washer
13 RR WIP 15 A No circuit
14 WSH 15 A Windshield wiper and washer
15 ECU-IG 10 A Daytime running light system, anti-
lock brake system, electric power 
steering system, power windows, 
door lock system, theft deterrent 
system, electric cooling fan, meter 
and gauge
16 GAUGE 10 A Charging system, turn signal lights, 
emergency flashers, back-up 
lights, instrument panel light con-
trol, shift lock system, rear window 
defogger, air conditioning system, 
automatic transmission system
17 OBD2 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
18 STOP 10 A Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel 
injection system, shift lock system, 
anti-lock brake system
19 D/L 25 A Door lock system
FuseAmpereCircuit