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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
Power steering fluid
reservoir (P. 382)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 376)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 374)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 381)Fuse box ( P. 410)
Battery ( P. 384)
Radiator ( P. 380)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 380)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 386)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 379)
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3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Power steering fluid
reservoir (P. 382)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 376)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 374)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 381)Fuse box ( P. 410)
Battery ( P. 384)
Radiator ( P. 380)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 380)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 386)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 379)
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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 cold temperatures. (Fluid tem-
perature, 140 F - 175F [60C - 80 C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tempera- ture, 50 F - 85F [10C - 30C])
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.
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Maintenance and care
■
Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and
wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III
Items Rag or paper towel and funnel (only for adding
fluid)
CAUTION
■
Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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14 RR FOG10 A No circuit
15 ST/AM2 30 AStarting system, GAUGE NO.2,
IGN, INJ
16 ALT 120 ARR FOG, FR DEF, HTR, ABS
NO.1, ABS NO.2, RR DEF, RR
PWR SEAT, H-LP CLN, CDS FAN,
RDI FAN, MSB, TAIL, PANEL, FR
FOG, CIG, RADIO No.2, ECU-
ACC, PWR OUTLET, GAUGE
No.1, ECU IG No.1, ECU IG No.2,
H-LP LVL, WASH, A/C No.2, S-
HTR, WIP, P/SEAT, DOOR No.2,
POWER, RR DOOR LH, RR
DOOR RH, ECU-B No.2, OBD,
FUEL OPN, PWR, STOP, S/ROOF,
TI&TE, A/C, AM1
17 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
18 IG2 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system, GAUGE
NO.2, IGN, INJ
19 HAZ 15 ATurn signal lights, gauge and
meters
20 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21 EFI2 30 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
22 MAYDAY/TEL 7.5 A No circuit
23 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
24 AM2 7.5 A Main body ECU
FuseAmpereCircuit
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Maintenance and care
14 ALT
120 ARR FOG, FR DEF, HTR, ABS
NO.1, FAN MAIN, ABS NO.2, RR
DEF, RR PWR SEAT, H- LP CLN,
CDS FAN, RDI FAN, MSB, TAIL,
PANEL, FR FOG, CIG, RADIO
No.2, ECU-ACC, PWR OUTLET,
GAUGE No.1, ECU IG No.1, ECU
IG No.2, H-LP LVL, WASH, A/C
No.2, S-HTR, WIP, P/SEAT, DOOR
No.2, POWER, RR DOOR LH, RR
DOOR RH, ECU-B No.2, OBD,
FUEL OPN, PWR, STOP, S/ROOF,
TI&TE, A/C, AM1
15 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
16 IG2 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system, GAUGE
NO.2, IGN, INJ
17 HAZ 15 ATurn signal lights, gauge and
meters
18 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19 E-ACM 10 A No circuit
20 MAYDAY/TEL 7.5 A No circuit
21 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
22 AM2 7.5 A Main body ECU
23 EFI MAIN 30 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3
24 AMP 25 A Audio system
25 DOOR NO.1 25 A Main body ECU
26 RADIO NO.1 15 A Audio system, navigation system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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11 PWR25 A Power windows
12 DOOR NO.2 25 A Main body ECU
13 S/ROOF 30 A Moon roof
14 TAIL 15 AFront side marker/parking lights,
stop/tail lights, rear side marker
lights, license plate lights, back-up
lights, front turn signal lights, main
body ECU
15 PANEL 7.5 ANavigation system, seat heaters,
emergency flashers, air condition-
ing system, audio system, clock,
glove box light, instrument panel
lights, steering switches, vehicle
stability control system, traction
control system
16 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Main body ECU, windshield wipers
and washer, moon roof, tire pres-
sure warning system, electric cool-
ing fans, auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, navigation system
17 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, traction con-
trol system, brake assist system,
shift lock control system, auto-
matic transmission, cruise control
system
18 A/C NO.2 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger
19 WASH 10 A Windshield wipers and washer
20 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
21 GAUGE NO.1 10 A Emergency flashers, charging sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, back-up lights
FuseAmpereCircuit
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear
Automatic transmission: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Manual transmissions: We rec-
ommend to use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position and shift the shift
lever to N.
Using a flat bed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
■ To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle (manual transmission)
Do not tow the vehicle when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or
key removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.