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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Vehicles with multi-information
display
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 634)
■ While driving
●When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
● When the engine oil pressure gauge does not work properly, immediately
stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer.
● When the automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle continu-
ally points higher than normal, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. (if
equipped)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 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.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Slip indicator The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The A-TRAC or
• The AUTO LSD system.
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
(if equipped) Power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control
power steering system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is
not fully closed. Check that all doors
are closed.
(On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fas-
ten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the right front pas-
senger to fasten his/her
seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

716 Alphabetical index
Checking ............................... 542
Identification number ............. 674
If you have a flat tire .............. 608
Inflation pressure........... 549, 666
Information ............................ 673
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 543
Replacing .............................. 608
Rotating tires ......................... 542
Size ....................................... 666
Snow tires ............................. 260
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 543
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 542, 598
Warning light ......................... 598
Tissue pocket ........................... 461
Tools ......................................... 608
Total load capacity................... 258
TOW/HAUL switch ................... 189
Towing Bumper towing ...................... 275
Dinghy towing........................ 285
Emergency towing................. 585
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 273
Trailer towing......................... 264
Traction control........................ 243
TRAC ......................................... 243
Trip information ....................... 204
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 574, 577
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 668
Valet key .....................................42
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 475
Wattage ................................. 668
Vanity mirrors........................... 475
Vehicle identification number ................................... 653
Vehicle stability control........... 243
VSC............................................ 243 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 595
Key reminder................... 50, 599
Open door ..................... 597, 599
Seat belt reminder......... 597, 599
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 596
Airbag system ....................... 596
Anti-lock brake system .......... 596
Automatic transmission fluid temperature................. 597
Brake assist system .............. 596
Brake system ........................ 595
Charging system .... ............... 595
Electronic engine control system ................................ 596
Engine oil pressure ............... 596
Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer ................... 599
Driver’s seat belt ................... 597
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 596
Front passenger’s
seat belt .............................. 597
Low brake fluid ...................... 595
Low engine oil pressure ........ 596
Low fuel level ................ 598, 606
Low tire inflation pressure.............................. 598
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 596
Master warning light .............. 598
Open door ............................. 597
Power steering warning light ..................................... 597
Pretensioners ........................ 596
Seat belt reminder light ......... 597
SRS airbags .......................... 596
Tire pressure warning light.... 598
VSC/TRAC ............................ 597
Warning messages .................. 604
Washer Checking ............................... 540
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