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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■
Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank.
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Low fuel level warning
lightIndicates remaining fuel is
approximately 3.5 gal.
(13.1 L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or
less Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt Fasten the seat belt.
(On the cen-
ter panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt
Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
Adjust the tire inflation
pressure.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and shift the shift
lever to P.
If the light does not go off,
contact your Toyota dealer.
(Canada) Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
Low level of washer fluid Fill the tank.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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Engine
Compartment........................ 495
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Hood ..................................... 494
How to start the engine .................. 164, 167
Identification number ............ 611
If the engine will not start...... 590
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Overheating .......................... 603
Engine compartment cover .... 497
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 616
Checking .............................. 503
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 182
Engine immobilizer system .... 106
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 614
Checking .............................. 498
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine oil maintenance
data ........................................ 501
Engine switch .................. 164, 167
Event data recorder ................ 563 Floor mat...................................449
Fluid
Brake .....................................505
Power steering ......................507
Washer ..................................512
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................204
Wattage .................................622
Four-wheel drive system ............................223, 226
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............129
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................568
Front seats Adjustment ..............................61
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................179
Wattage .................................622
Fuel Capacity ................................613
Fuel gauge ............................182
Fuel pump shut off system ....562
Gas station information .........664
Information ............................623
Refueling ...............................102
Type ......................................613
Fuel door...................................102
Fuel filler door ..........................102
Fuel pump shut off system ....................................562
Fuses.........................................531F
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Specifications .......................... 610
Speech command switch ....... 385
Speedometer ........................... 182
Steering
Column lock release ..... 165, 170
Fluid...................................... 507
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 86
Audio switches ..................... 361
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 541
Wattage ................................ 622
Storage compartment ............. 458
Storage feature ........................ 416
Storage precautions ............... 270
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 606
Sun visors ................................ 429
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 98
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Fog light switch..................... 204
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Light switches ....................... 198
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 52
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 207
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ..... 205 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................182
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Talk switch................................385
Telephone switch .....................385
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................109
Engine immobilizer system ...106
Theft prevention labels............111
Tire inflation pressure .............520
Tire information Glossary ................................631
Size .......................................628
Tire identification number ......627
Uniform tire quality grading ...629
Tires Chains ...................................275
Checking ...............................514
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...................520
Inflation pressure sensor .......514
Information ............................626
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................514
Size .......................................621
Snow tires .............................275
Spare tire...............................578
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................273
Towing
Dinghy towing........................293
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................280
TRAC (TRC) ..............................253
Traction control........................253
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................182T
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Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 179
Wattage .................................622
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................430
Wattage .................................622
Vanity mirrors...........................430
Vehicle identification number ...................................611
Vehicle stability control...........253
VSC............................................ 253
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................565
Key reminder .........................572
Open door ............................ 567
Open moon roof reminder ..... 572
Seat belt reminder .................568
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 567
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature ................. 568
Brake system ........................565
Charging system .... ...............566
Engine oil pressure ............... 566
Engine oil replacement.......... 569
KDSS .................................... 567
Low fuel level ........................568
Low washer fluid ...................568
Malfunction indicator lamp ....566
Open door ............................. 567
Power steering ......................567
Pretensioners ........................566
Seat belt reminder .................568
Smart key system... ............... 570
SRS airbags .......................... 566
Tire pressure .........................568
Unengaged “Park” .................567 Washer
Checking ............................... 512
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 275
Switch ........................... 205, 207
Washing and waxing ............... 478
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 267
Load limits ............................. 273
Weight ................................... 610
Wheels ...................................... 524
Window glasses .................. 91, 94
Window lock switch................... 91
Windows Power back window ................ 94
Power windows ....................... 91
Rear window defogger .......... 310
Washer.......................... 205, 207
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 312
Windshield wipers ................... 205
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 528
Wireless remote control key.... 47
WMA disc.................................. 333
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663
What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 567
or
P. 567
or
P. 5 6 5P. 568
P. 5 6 6P. 568
P. 5 6 6P. 568
P. 5 6 6P. 569
P. 5 6 6P. 568
P. 5 6 7P. 568
P. 568
or
P. 5 6 7P. 570
P. 5 6 7P. 567
Brake system warning
lightUnengaged “Park”
warning light
Power steering warning
light
Low fuel level warning
light
Charging system warn-
ing lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Malfunction indicator
lampMaintenance required
reminder light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Smart key system warn-
ing light
Slip indicatorKDSS warning light