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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 478
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 481
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 484
General maintenance.......... 486
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 490
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 491
Hood ................................... 494
Engine compartment ........... 495
Tires .................................... 514
Tire inflation pressure ......... 520
Wheels ................................ 524
Air conditioning filter............ 526
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 528
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 531
Light bulbs........................... 541 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 554
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 555
If you think something is wrong ............................... 561
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 562
Event data recorder ............ 563
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 565
If you have a flat tire ........... 578
If the engine will not start.... 591
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 593
If you lose your keys........... 595
If you cannot operate back door opener ............. 596
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 597
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 599
If your vehicle overheats .... 604
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 607
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 608
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Before driving
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Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced
entry is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechani-
cal key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all the doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
● When the alarm is operating, the door s are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
● The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and drive belt while the engine
is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap, or coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
( P. 618)
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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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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Floor mat...................................449
FluidBrake .....................................505
Power steering ......................507
Washer .................................. 512
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 204
Wattage .................................624
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 223, 226
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............130
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .................568
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 61
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 198
Wattage .................................624
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch.................................... 179
Wattage .................................624
Fuel Capacity ................................615
Fuel gauge ............................ 182
Fuel pump shut off system ....562
Gas station information .........680
Information ............................ 625
Refueling ............................... 102
Type ......................................615
Fuel door...................................102
Fuel filler door .......................... 102
Fuel pump shut off system .................................... 562
Fuses......................................... 531 Garage door opener ................ 462
Gas station information .......... 680
Gauges...................................... 182
Glove box ................................. 417
Grocery bag hooks .................. 459
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 380
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 554
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................. 76
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 541
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage................................. 624
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 446
Side mirrors........................... 310
Hill-start assist control ............ 253
Hood.......................................... 494
Hooks Cargo hook ........................... 456
Cargo net hooks.................... 457
Grocery bag hooks................ 459
Horn .......................................... 181FG
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Odometer ................................. 182
Off-road precautions............... 262
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 498
Opener Fuel filler door....................... 102
Hood ..................................... 494
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 89
Outside temperature display ................................... 433
Overhead console ................... 422
Overheating, Engine ............... 604
Parking brake .......................... 180
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 541
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 624
Party mode switch .................. 359
Pen holder................................ 421
Personal lights Switch ................................... 414
Wattage ................................ 624
Power back window .................. 94
Power outlets................... 436, 439
Power steering Fluid...................................... 507
Power windows ......................... 91 Radiator ....................................504
Radio .........................................317
Rear differential lock
system ....................................235
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................65
Folding down ...............67, 69, 72
Rear step bumper ......................57
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............541
Wattage .................................624
Rear view monitor system ......218
Rear window ...............................94
Rear window defogger ............310
Rear window wiper ..................207
Replacing
Fuses ....................................531
Key battery ............................528
Light bulbs .............................541
Tires ......................................578
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................648
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch.......128
Roof luggage carrier ................267O
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