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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a hei ght greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. (
P. 497)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument panel) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Electrical system
Transfer (4WD models)
*: “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” is put in your Toyota vehicle at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil
LF” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specifi-
cation. Please contact your Toyo ta dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8 12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W

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Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 155
Correct posture..................... 113
Driving assist systems .......... 253
Off-road precautions............. 262
Procedures ........................... 154
Winter driving tips ................. 275
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is depleted...... 528, 597
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 554
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 597
If the engine will not start...... 591
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 593
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 599
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 565
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 565
If you cannot operate back door opener........................ 596
If you have a flat tire ............ 578
If you lose your keys............. 595
If you think something is wrong ................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 607
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 608
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 555
If your vehicle overheats ...... 604 Engine
Compartment ........................495
Engine switch ................164, 167
Hood......................................494
How to start the engine ...................164, 167
Identification number .............613
If the engine will not start ......591
Ignition switch................164, 167
Overheating...........................604
Engine compartment cover.....497
Engine coolant Capacity ................................618
Checking ...............................503
Preparing and checking before winter .......................275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................182
Engine immobilizer system.....106
Engine oil Capacity ................................616
Checking ...............................498
Preparing and checking before winter .......................275
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................501
Engine switch ...................164, 167
Event data recorder .................563
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Storage compartment ............. 458
Storage feature ........................ 416
Storage precautions ............... 270
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 607
Sun visors ................................ 429
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 98
Switch Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Fog light switch..................... 204
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Light switches ....................... 198
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 52
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 207
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ..... 205 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................182
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................624
Talk switch................................385
Telephone switch .....................385
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................109
Engine immobilizer system ...106
Theft prevention labels............112
Tire inflation pressure .............520
Tire information Glossary ................................633
Size .......................................630
Tire identification number ......629
Uniform tire quality grading ...631
Tires Chains ...................................275
Checking ...............................514
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...................520
Inflation pressure sensor .......514
Information ............................628
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................514
Size .......................................623
Snow tires .............................275
Spare tire...............................578
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................273
Towing
Dinghy towing........................293
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................280
TRAC (TRC) ..............................253
Traction control........................253
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................182T

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Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 179
Wattage .................................624
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................430
Wattage .................................624
Vanity mirrors...........................430
Vehicle identification number ...................................613
Vehicle stability control...........253
VSC............................................ 253
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................565
Key reminder .........................572
Open door ............................ 567
Open moon roof reminder ..... 572
Seat belt reminder .................568
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 567
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature ................. 568
Brake system ........................565
Charging system .... ...............566
Engine oil pressure ............... 566
Engine oil replacement.......... 569
KDSS .................................... 567
Low fuel level ........................568
Low washer fluid ...................568
Malfunction indicator lamp ....566
Open door ............................. 567
Power steering ......................567
Pretensioners ........................566
Seat belt reminder .................568
Smart key system... ............... 570
SRS airbags .......................... 566
Tire pressure .........................568
Unengaged “Park” .................567 Washer
Checking ............................... 512
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 275
Switch ........................... 205, 207
Washing and waxing ............... 478
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 267
Load limits ............................. 273
Weight ................................... 612
Wheels ...................................... 524
Window glasses .................. 91, 94
Window lock switch................... 91
Windows Power back window ................ 94
Power windows ....................... 91
Rear window defogger .......... 310
Washer.......................... 205, 207
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 312
Windshield wipers ................... 205
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 528
Wireless remote control key.... 47
WMA disc.................................. 333
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