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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
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Maintenance and care
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.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

434 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■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 is coming 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 injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the 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. 449)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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494 Alphabetical index
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Switch.................................... 135
Wattage ................................. 456
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 380
Wattage ................................. 456
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 390
Fog light switch ..................... 137
Hazard light switch ................390
Headlights switch .................. 135
Interior light switch ................283
Personal light switch ..... 284, 285
Replacing light bulbs ............. 380
Turn signal lever.................... 126
Wattage ................................. 456
Load capacity ........................... 153
Lock steering column .............. 117
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 328
General maintenance ............ 324
Maintenance data.................. 442
Maintenance requirements.... 322
Manual transmission
Manual transmission ............. 124
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 131
Meters ................................... 129Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 53
Side mirror heater ................. 179
Side mirrors............................. 55
Vanity mirrors ........................ 294
Moon roof ................................... 59
MP3 disc ................................... 197
Noise from under vehicle .......... 18
Odometer .................................. 129
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 339
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 62
Hood ..................................... 332
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 55
Outside temperature
display .................................... 129
Overheating, Engine ................ 433
Parking brake ........................... 127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 380
Switch ................................... 135
Wattage................................. 456
Personal lights
Switch ........................... 284, 285
Wattage................................. 456
Power outlet ............................. 298
Power windows .......................... 57L
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 3 2
Fuel filler door opener
P. 6 2Tire inflation pressure
P. 454
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 332Fuel filler door
P. 6 2
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 63, 446
Cold tire inflation pressureP. 454
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
1.8 L
4-cylinder
(2ZR-FE)
engineqt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L
4-cylinder
(2AZ-FE)
engineWith filter 4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
Without filter 3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type P. 447