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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .........  412
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ..........  415
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................  418
General maintenance.......  420
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ........................  423
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................  424
Hood ................................  427
Engine compartment ........  428
Tires .................................  443
Tire inflation pressure ......  452
Wheels .............................  456
Air conditioning filter.........  458
Electronic key battery.......  461
Checking and replacing  fuses ..............................  464
Light bulbs........................  477 
     
        
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Power steering fluid■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Hot:Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min- utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid tempera-
ture, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C]).
Cold:Engine has not been run for about five hours. (Room temper- ature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C]).
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
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Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, Clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
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Checking battery condition
Check the battery condition using the indicator color.
Good condition
Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
Not working properly, have the
battery checked by your
Toyota dealer.
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Green
Dark
Clear or light yellow
Type  A
Blue
White Red
Type B
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
● If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
Depress the brake pedal with the shift lever in “N”.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 551)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover.
P. 429
■ Front bulb locations
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Front side marker light
Parking light
Front fog light
Headlight 
high beam Headlight low beam
Front turn signal light 
     
        
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■
If the malfunction indicator  lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips. If
the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ If the low speed four-wheel drive in dicator light or the center differen-
tial lock indicator light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( P. 200)
If the brake system warning light or the malfunction indicator light also
comes on, or the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center dif-
ferential lock indicator light continues to blink after taking the specified steps,
there may be a malfunction in the engine, the brake system or the four-
wheel drive system. In this case, you may not be able to transfer between
“H4” and “L4” modes, and the center differential lock may not be able to be
locked or unlocked. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer imme-
diately.
■ Front passenger detection sensor  and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly. 
     
        
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
● The airbag sensor assembly
● Front airbag sensors
● The curtain shield airbag sensors
● The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
● The seat belt buckle switches
● The driver’s seat position sensor
● The belt tension sensor
● The inflators
● The interconnecting wiring and power sources
● The front passenger occupant classification ECU
● “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BA G OFF” indicator lights
● The seat belt pretensioners
● The roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off indicator light
■ Changing the engine oil
Make sure to reset oil change system
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light ma y turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
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■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, have it checked by Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as  soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately. 
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately. 
     
        
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Emergency start function
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally. Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn  over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 534)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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