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132 1-5. Refueling
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Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a
Research Octane Number that follows the above.
Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp.gal.)
When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable
Pull the lever slowly rearward (not side-
ways) as shown in the illustration.
The lever can be used to open the fuel
filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be
opened using the inside switch because
the battery discharged or for any other
reason. 
     
        
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746 6-1. Specifications
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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If you plan to drive in foreign countries (diesel engine)
Low sulfur diesel fuel may not be available, so please confirm the availability
with your distributor.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
1AD-FTV engine with DPF cat-
alytic converter, 2AD-FTV and 
2AD-FHV engines
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel 
fuel conforming to European 
standard EN590.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel 
fuel that contains 50 ppm or less 
of sulfur and has a cetane num-
ber of 48 or higher. 
     
        
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 129Auxiliary catch lever
P.  5 3 1
Tire inflation pressure
P. 739
Fuel filler door opener
P.  1 2 9
Hood lock release lever
P. 531
Fuel tank capacity (reference) 60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type P. 131, 725
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 739
Engine oil capacity 
(Drain and refill — reference)P. 727
Engine oil type P. 727