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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 478
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 481
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 484
General maintenance.......... 486
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 490
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 491
Hood ................................... 494
Engine compartment ........... 495
Tires .................................... 514
Tire inflation pressure ......... 520
Wheels ................................ 524
Air conditioning filter............ 526
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 528
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 531
Light bulbs........................... 541 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 554
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 555
If you think something is wrong ............................... 561
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 562
Event data recorder ............ 563
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 565
If you have a flat tire ........... 578
If the engine will not start.... 590
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 592
If you lose your keys........... 594
If you cannot operate back door opener ............. 595
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 596
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 598
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 606
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions:
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When working on the engine compartment:
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your 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 com-
partment.
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Lubrication system■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
CTH61AS015Outside temperature
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
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Auxiliary catch leverP. 4 9 4Fuel filler doorP. 102
Hood lock release lever
P. 494
Tire inflation pressure
P. 621
Fuel tank capacity23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 613
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 2 1
Engine oil capacity
drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 614
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20