250
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( →P. 264) •Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( →P. 263) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( →P. 261) • “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 hybrid
organic acid technology.
Except Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant
and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level (→P. 257) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( →P. 286) • Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
286
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the engine switch off.
The fuses are located in the following places. To check the
fuses, follow the in structions below.
n Engine compartment
Ty p e A
1.Push the tab in and lift thecover off.
2.Remove the cover.
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Fuse layout and amperage ratingsn Engine compartment (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 ALT 120 A Charging system, HTR SUB2,
EPS, ABS1/VSC1, HTR, ABS2/
VSC2, HTR SUB1, RDI, DEF, FR
FOG, OBD2, D/L, POWER, RR
DOOR, RL DOOR, STOP and AM1
2 MAIN 60 A EFI, HORN, AM2, ALT-S, DOME,
ST, ECU-B, ETCS, HAZ, H-LP LH/
H-LP LO LH and H-LP RH/H-LP
LO RH fuses
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21 AM125 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
n After a fuse is replaced
lIf the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( →P. 297)
l If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
n If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
CAUTION
nTo prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
lNever use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
l Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
l Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
nBefore replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
FuseAmpereCircuit
406 Alphabetical index
Floor mat................................... 232
FluidAutomatic transmission ......... 363
Brake ..................................... 263
Clutch .................................... 364
Warning light ................. 319, 322
Washer .................................. 267
Fog lights
Indicator ................................ 152
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 366
Front fog lights Indicator ................................ 152
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 366
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 322
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................39
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 366
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 360
Fuel pump shut off system .... 316
Gas station information ......... 416
Gauge ................................... 140
Indicator ................................ 148
Information ............................ 367
Refueling .................................74
Type ...................................... 360 Fuel door .................................... 74
Fuel filler door ............................ 74
Fuel gauge ................................ 140
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 316
Fuses ........................................ 286
Gas station information .......... 416
Gauges...................................... 140
Glove boxes ............................. 221
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 308
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 49
Headlights
Indicator ................................ 150
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage................................. 366
Hood.......................................... 253
Horn .......................................... 139
I/M test ...................................... 249
Identification Engine ................................... 359
Tire ........................................ 370
Vehicle .................................. 359
Ignition switch.......................... 130
Illuminated entry system......... 218
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicator lights ......................... 146
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 385
Inside rear view mirror .............. 66
Interior light Switch ................................... 219
Wattage................................. 366F
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Odometer .................................. 143
OilEngine oil .............................. 257
Manual transmission ............. 364
Warning light ................. 320, 322
Opener Fuel door .................................74
Fuel filler door .........................74
Hood...................................... 253
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting .................................68
Folding ....................................69
Overheating, Engine ................349
Parking brake ........................... 137
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Personal lights Switch.................................... 219
Wattage ................................. 366
Power outlet ............................. 231
Power windows ..........................71
Radiator .................................... 262
Radio ......................................... 197
Rear seat Folding down ...........................44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 366 Rear window defogger ............ 193
Rear window wiper .................. 155
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 284
Fuses .................................... 286
Light bulbs............................. 297
Tires .............................. 269, 329
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 388
Seat belts Adjustment .............................. 56
ALR ......................................... 60
Automatic Locking Retractor ... 60
Child restraint system installation................... 103, 107
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 242
Comfort guide ......................... 58
ELR ......................................... 60
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 60
How to wear your seat belt ..... 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 61
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 61
Reminder light ....................... 322
Seat belt extenders ................. 61
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 60
Seats Adjustment .............................. 39
Adjustment precautions .......... 41
Child seats/child restraint system installation ...... 103, 107
Cleaning ................................ 241
Folding down the rear seat ..... 44
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 48
Front seat adjustment ............. 39O
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 250
Hood................................... 253
Positioning a floor jack ....... 254
Engine compartment .......... 256
Tires ................................... 269
Tire inflation pressure......... 275
Wheels ............................... 279
Air conditioning filter ........... 281
Key battery ......................... 284
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 286
Light bulbs .......................... 297
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 308
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 309
If you think something is wrong ............................... 315
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 316
Event data recorder............ 317 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 319
If you have a flat tire ........... 329
If the engine will not start .... 341
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 343
If you lose your keys ........... 344
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 345
If your vehicle overheats..... 349
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 354
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 358
Fuel information .................. 367
Tire information................... 370
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 383
Items to initialize ................. 385
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications