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■Engine oil consumption
● The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
● Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km). If the vehicle consumes more than this amount, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A.only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Switch the display to the odometer. ( P. 149)
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
Vehicles with smart key system: While pressing the trip meter reset
button, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode. Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter dis-
plays 000000.
Vehicles without smart key system: While pressing the trip meter
reset button, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. Continue
to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays 000000.
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FuseAmpereCircuit
19 STR LOCK 25 A Steering lock system
20 STOP No.1 15 A Multiplex communication system
21 EFI No.1 25 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, fuel pump
22 HORN 10 A Horn
23 HEAD LH UPR 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
24 HEAD RH UPR 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
25 A/F 25 A Air fuel ratio sensor
26 WASHER 20 A Windshield washer
27 S-HORN 7.5 A Horn
28 DOME 7.5 A Gauges and meters, clock, front
personal lights, door courtesy
lights, garage door opener, rear
personal lights, trunk light
29 ECU-B 10 A Center display, multiplex
communication system
30 RAD No.1 15 A Audio system, center display,
navigation system
31 EFI No.2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
32 STOP No.2 7.5 A Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, vehicle stability control
system, anti-lock brake system
33 RADAR CC 7.5 A Vehicle stability control system
34 HEAD RH LWR 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
35 HEAD LH LWR 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)

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FuseAmpereCircuit
11S-HTR20 AAir conditioning system
12DOOR No.225 AMultiplex communication system
13S/ROOF30 AMoon roof
14TA I L10 A
Parking lights, license plate lights,
tail lights, front and rear side
marker lights
15PA N E L7.5 A
Seat heaters, navigation system,
emergency flashers,
electronically controlled
automatic transmission system,
glove box light, instrument panel
lights, power outlets
16ECU IG No.110 A
Center display, shift lock control
system, moon roof, multiplex
communication system, tire pres-
sure monitoring (warning) system
17ECU IG No.210 A
Anti-lock brake system, dynamic
laser cruise control system,
automatic headlight leveling
system, vehicle stability control
system, multiplex
communication system
18HTR7.5 A
Air conditioning system,
instrument panel lights, electric
cooling fan
19A/C COMP7.5 AAir conditioning system
20GAUGE No.110 ABack-up lights, navigation
system, emergency flashers
21WIP30 AWindshield wipers
22RR S/SHADE10 ARear sunshade

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FuseAmpereCircuit
23IGN10 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, front
passenger occupant
classification system, smart key
system, starting system, electronic
controlled transmission system
24GAUGE No.27.5 AGauges and meters, center
display
25ECU-ACC7.5 A
Power rear view mirrors, center
display, shift lock system,
multiplex communication system
26CIG15 A
27PWR OUTLET15 APower outlets
28RADIO No.27.5 AAudio system, navigation system
29MIR HTR10 AOutside rear view mirror
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Open door warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more with any door open.
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 9 mph (15 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will continue to sound.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(U.S.A.)
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flasher for
about 15 seconds:
Engine oil is scheduled to
be changed. Check and the engine oil,
and change if necessary.
Comes on and remains:
Engine oil should be
changed. Check and change the
engine oil.
(if equipped) Dynamic laser cruise con-
trol master warning light
Malfunction in the dynamic
laser cruise control sys-
tem. When the light comes
on, the alarm sounds and
the warning code will
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 198
ABS........................................... 181
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 360
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 198
Steering switches ................. 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 93
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 97
Airbag warning light .............. 394
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 103
General airbag precautions .... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 90
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 102
Side airbag precautions.......... 97
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 93
SRS airbags ........................... 90
Alarm .......................................... 85
Antenna .................................... 217
Anti-lock brake system ........... 181
Armrest .................................... 295
Ashtrays ................................... 290
Audio input .............................. 238
Audio system Antenna ................................ 217
Audio input ........................... 238
AUX adapter ......................... 238
CD player/changer ............... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 228
Optimal use .......................... 236
Portable music player ........... 238
Radio .................................... 213
Steering switches ................. 239
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 156 Automatic light control
system ....................................156
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................416
S mode ..................................142
AUX adapter .............................238
Back-up lights Wattage .................................438
Battery Checking ...............................341
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................189
Bluetooth
®................................243
Brake Fluid ......................................338
Parking brake ........................146
Brake assist ..............................181
Break-in tips .............................125
Care Exterior ..................................312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Cargo capacity .........................184
CD player/changer ...................220
Center display ..........................154
Chains .......................................191
Child-protectors .........................42
Child restraint system Definition ...............................109
Installation .............................113
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................114
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................116
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................120
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................97
Child-protectors ....................... 42
Child restraint system............109
How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................64
Installing child restraints ........ 113
Moon roof ................................79
Power window lock switch....... 74
Power window precautions .....76
Removed key battery precautions .........................365
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 62
Seat belt precautions ..............65
Seat heater precautions ........ 294
Trunk .......................................48
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Climate control seat.................293
Clock ......................................... 288
Compass ...................................306
Condenser ................................337
Console box ............................. 280
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 424
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................165
Dynamic laser cruise control .................................168
Cup holders ..............................284
Curtain shield airbags ............... 90
Customizable features............. 454
Daytime running light system .................................... 157
Defogger Rear window .........................208
Side mirror............................. 208
Dimension.................................430
Dinghy towing .......................... 195 Display
Trip information ..................... 155
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Door pocket .............................. 285
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 36
Rear door child-protector ........ 42
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 396
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 125
Correct posture ....................... 88
Procedures............................ 124
Winter driving tips ................. 189
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 418
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 384
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 418
If the engine will not start ...... 414
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 416
If the battery is discharged ... 420
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 393
If the warning light turns on............................... 393
If you have a flat tire ............. 405
If you lose your keys ............. 417
If you think something is wrong .................................. 389
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 427
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 385
If your vehicle overheats ....... 424
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Outside temperature
display ...................................... 289
Overhead console ................... 281
Overheating, Engine ............... 424
Parking brake .......................... 146
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 378
Switch ................................... 156
Wattage ................................ 438
Personal light
Switch ................................... 277
Wattage ................................ 438
Power outlets........................... 291
Power windows ......................... 74
Radiator.................................... 337
Radio ........................................ 213
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 53
Rear sunshade ........................ 296
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 378
Wattage ................................ 438
Rear window defogger............ 208
Replacing Fuses.................................... 367
Key battery ........................... 363
Light bulbs ............................ 378
Tires ..................................... 405
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 460 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............62
Automatic locking retractor ................................63
Child restraint system installation ...........................113
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................316
Emergency locking
retractor ................................63
How to wear your seat belt......61
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................64
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............64
Reminder light .......................396
Seat belt extenders .................65
Seat belt pretensioners ...........63
Seat heaters..............................293
Seating capacity.......................188
Seats Adjustment ........................ 50, 53
Adjustment precaution ......52, 54
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............113
Cleaning ................................315
Climate control ......................293
Climate control seat ..............293
Driver’s seat position memory .................................55
Head restraint..........................59
Properly sitting in the seat .......88
Seat heaters ..........................293
Service reminder
indicators ..............................152
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................416
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