
558 5-1. Essential information
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Using a flatbed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■ Before emergency towing
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position.
  Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode
(engine running).
Part-time 4WD models: Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to
H2.
Full-time 4WD models: Put the four-wheel drive control switch in
H4F. (The center differential is unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N.
Release the parking brake.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4  

600 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any
of the doors of your vehicle with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the engine of your vehicle by turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart
key system) or turning the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without a smart key system).
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse or der from which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP 2 
STEP 3 
STEP 4 
STEP 5  

616 6-1. Specifications
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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
 8.6 qt. (8.1 L, 7.1 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
 11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap. 

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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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Garage door opener.................462
Gas station information...........664
Gauges ......................................182
Glove box.................................. 417
Grocery bag hooks .................. 459
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................380
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 554
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................. 76
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 198
Wattage .................................622
Heaters
Seat heaters .......................... 446
Side mirrors ...........................310
Hill-start assist control ............253
Hood .......................................... 494
Hooks Cargo hook............................ 456
Cargo net hooks .................... 457
Grocery bag hooks ................459
Horn...........................................181
I/M test....................................... 490
Identification Engine ...................................611
Vehicle .................................. 611
Ignition switch .................. 164, 167
Illuminated entry system .........415
Indicator lights .........................189
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 644
Inside rear view mirror ..............87
Instrument panel light  control .................................... 187 Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 413
Switch ................................... 414
Wattage................................. 622
Intuitive parking assist ............ 213
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 578
Jack handle .............................. 578
KDSS ......................................... 253
Keyless entry ............................. 47
Keys Electronic key.......................... 30
Engine switch ................ 164, 167
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 596
If you lose your keys ............. 594
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Key number............................. 30
Keyless entry .......................... 47
Keys ........................................ 30
Mechanical key ....................... 30
Wireless remote control key.... 47
Language Audio ..................................... 315
Licence plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Wattage................................. 622
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 541
Wattage................................. 622G
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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