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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle, do the following.
• Fold the mirrors back.
• Remove the antenna.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler
door on your vehicle is closed properly.
■Touch-up paint (if equipped)
Touch-up paint may be used to cover small chips or scratches.
Apply the paint soon after the damage occurs or corrosion may set in. To
apply the touch-up paint so it is hardly noticeable the trick is to apply it only
to the bare spots. Apply only the smallest amount possible and do not paint
the surface around the scratch or chip.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
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■Reset the maintenance data (U.S.A. only)
After the required mainteance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, following procedures described below:
Turn the engine switch off with the odometer reading shown.
(P. 137)
Turn the engine switch to the ON position while holding down the
trip meter reset button.
Continue to press and hold the button until the odometer displays
000000.
If the system fails to reset, the light will continue flashing.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date
with the latest service information. They are well informed about the
operations of all systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly
take care of it.
CAUTION
■Warning in handling of battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. (P. 303)
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni-
tors the operation of the emission control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.
■Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
●When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.
●When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
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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.
■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 or 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.
●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.
■When working near the cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch on, the cooling fan may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
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■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire pressure every two weeks, or at least once a
month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
●Reduced driving comfort and tire life
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Inspection and adjustment procedure
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge.
If the tire inflation pressure is not within the recommended
levels, adjust inflate the tire.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to
lower.
After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement
and adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check
for leakage.
Reinstall the tire valve cap.
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FuseAmpereCircuit
1 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
2 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
3 TOWING TAIL 15 A Trailer lights
4 RR FOG 10 A No circuit
5 OFFROAD LP 15 A Offroad lamp
6 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, anti-lock brake system, trac-
tion control system, active traction
control system, vehicle stability
control system, AUTO LSD system,
multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, shift lock system
7 AUX LP 15 A Driving lamp
8 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
9 HEAD (LO RH) 10 ARight-hand headlight (low beam)
*1
Right-hand headlight*2
10 HEAD (LO LH) 10 ALeft-hand headlight (low beam)
*1
Left-hand headlight*2
11 HEAD (HI RH) 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
12 HEAD (HI LH) 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
13 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
14 INJ 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15 DRL 7.5 A Daytime running light system
16 DEFOG 30 A Rear window defogger
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17 DEFOG NO.2 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
18 DOME 10 AInterior light, personal lights,
engine switch light, clock, acces-
sory meter, meter and gauge
19 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
20 ECU-B 10 AAir conditioning system, multiplex
communication system, SRS air-
bag system, front passenger occu-
pant classification system
21 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
22 HORN 10 A Horn
23 A/F HEATER 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
24 TRN-HAZ 15 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
25 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
26 EFI 20 AEFI NO.2, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
27 DR/LCK 20 ADoor lock system, multiplex com-
munication system
28 TOWING 15 A Towing converter
29 RADIO NO.2 20 A Audio system
30 AM1 50 AACC, ECU-IG, IG1, RR WSH, FR
WIP-WSH, 4WD/DIFF and STA
31 J/B 50 A TAIL, PWR OUTLET, POWER
FuseAmpereCircuit
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*1: Vehicles with daytime running light
*2: Vehicles without daytime running light32 ABS MTR 40 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, traction con-
trol system, active traction control
system, AUTO LSD system
33 AM2 30 AIGN and GAUGE, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, starting
system
34 ABS SOL 30 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, traction con-
trol system, active traction control
system, AUTO LSD system
35 ALT 120 AAM1, AC 115V, DEFOG, DEFOG
NO.2, STOP, OBD, J/B, TOWING
TAIL, AUX LP and OFFROAD LP
36 HEATER 60 A Air conditioning system
37 AC 115V 80 A Power outlet
FuseAmpereCircuit