
STARTING AND DRIVING215
Winter driving tips
Make sure your coolant is properly pro-
tected against freezing.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
and non−borate coolant with long−life hy-
brid organic acid technology. (Coolant with
long−life hybrid organic acid technology is
a combination of low phosphates and or-
ganic acids.)
See “Checking the engine coolant level”
on page 267 in Section 7−2 for details of
coolant type selection.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. This coolant provides protection
down to about−35_C(−31_F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional, will be
pleased to check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 264 in Section 7−2forrecom-
mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-
mer oil in your vehicle during winter
months may make starting harder. If you
are not sure about which oil to use, call
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, they will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer and most auto
parts stores or another qualified profes-
sional. Follow the manufacturer ’s direc-
tions for how much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
“M(1)”, “E(1)” or “R” (multi−mode manual
transmission), or into first or reverse
(manual transmission) and block the rear
wheels. Do not use the parking brake,
snow or water accumulated in and around
the parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, a window scraper,
a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, etc.
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264DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level
MS72006a
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle
should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait more than 5 min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under
the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level while holding a rag under the
end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.5L(1.6 qt.,1.3 Imp. qt.)
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 294 in Section 8.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.
NOTICE
zBe careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.
zAvoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
zCheck the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
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SPECIFICATIONS297
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.7 (1.8, 1.5)
Oil type:
TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV API GL−4
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W
Change manual transmission gear oil
only as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
manual transmission gear oil only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the
Special Operating Conditions listed in
your “Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota
Warranty Booklet”. When changing the
manual transmission gear oil, use only
“TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV API GL−4 SAE 75W” to aid
in assuring optimum transmission
performance.
Notice: Using manual transmission
gear oil other than “TOYOTA Genuine
Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV API
GL−4 SAE 75W” may cause occur-
rence of idle rattling noise and bad
fuel consumption.
Please contact any authorized Toyota
dealer, or repairer or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional, for fur-
ther details.MULTI−MODE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.7 (1.8, 1.5)
Oil type:
TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV API GL−4
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W
Change manual transmission gear oil
only as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
manual transmission gear oil only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the
Special Operating Conditions listed in
your “Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota
Warranty Booklet”. When changing the
manual transmission gear oil, use only
“TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV API GL−4 SAE 75W” to aid
in assuring optimum transmission
performance.
Notice: Using manual transmission
gear oil other than “TOYOTA Genuine
Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV API
GL−4 SAE 75W” may cause occur-
rence of idle rattling noise and bad
fuel consumption.
Please contact any authorized Toyota
dealer, or repairer or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional, for fur-
ther details.
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304INDEX
A
Adding washer fluid 282..................
Adjustment
Front seats 42.........................
Seat belts 48..........................
Air conditioning filter 184.................
Air conditioningsystem 175..............
Airbag manual on−off system 78..........
Airbags 55,62,68........................
Aluminum wheel precautions 275.........
Anti−glare inside rear view mirror 114.....
Anti−lock brake system warning
light 127..............................
Anti−theft steering column lock 138.......
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 250...............
Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 246.......................
Washing and waxing 247...............
Audio system 161.......................
Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 36..........
B
Back door 33............................
Battery
Checking battery condition 278.........
Gas caution 278.......................
Handling safety 278....................
Recharging precautions 280............
Winter driving tips 215.................
Before starting the engine 210............
Brake system 200.......................
Brake system warning light 127...........
Brakes
Parking 160...........................
Break−in tips 194........................
C
Carbon monoxide caution 198............
Charging system warning light 127........
Checking and replacing fuses 280........
Checking the engine oil level 264.........
Checking the radiator and
condenser 268........................
Child restraint
Child restraint system 81...............
Installation 90.........................Installation with ISOFIX rigid
anchor 109..........................
ISOFIX child restraint system 109.......
Precautions 80........................
Types of child restraint system 82.......
Using a top strap 106..................
Cleaning the interior 250.................
Clock 188...............................
Cold weather
Operation 215.........................
Compact disc player 162.................
Condenser
Checking the condenser 268...........
Controls, Instrument panel 2.............
Cooling system
Coolant level 267......................
Engine overheating 225................
Radiator 268..........................
Radiator and reservoir 267.............
Radiator cap 225......................
Winter driving tips 215.................
Corrosion prevention 246................
Cup holders 189.........................
D
Defogger
Rear window 121......................
Dimmer switch, Headlight 116............
Directional signals 116...................
Do−it−yourself maintenance
Service precautions 260...............
Does your vehicle need repairing? 255....
Doors
Side doors 28.........................
Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 127....
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 127.......
Driving
Driving tips 213,215....................
Manual transmission 156...............
Driving in the rain 214....................
Driving tips
Driving in the rain 214..................
Driving tips in various conditions 213....
Driving with a manual
transmission 156....................
Economical driving 216................
Good driving practice 156..............
Pre−trip safety check 211..............
Winter driving tips 215.................
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