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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Right-hand drive vehicles
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.

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Maintenance and care
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Removing the support rod
Hold the support protector
area, and remove the support
rod from the clip as shown in
the illustration.
Move the support rod as
shown in the illustration.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
To insert the support rod into
the slot, move it as shown in
the illustration. If it is moved to
the side or toward the outside
of the vehicle, it may become
detached.
Protector

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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.
When detaching the support rod from the clip
Take care to prevent hands or arms from being hit against the inside of the
engine hood. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Hold the support protector area to prevent scalding.
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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood. (P. 254)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro-
cedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts as shown in the illustration.

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When trouble arises
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
The high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or a loss of
power is experienced.
Steam comes out 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 injuries such as burns.
Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and drive belt while the engine
is running.
Do not loosen the radiator 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. 350)
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.

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Identification
Engine ................................... 345
Vehicle .................................. 344
Ignition switch.......................... 130
Indicator lights ......................... 145
Inside rear view mirror .............. 64
Interior light
Interior light ........................... 229
Switch ................................... 229
Wattage................................. 354
iPod ........................................... 206
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 257
Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 318
Jack handle .............................. 318
Keys
Engine switch ........................ 130
If you lose your keys ............. 331
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Key number............................. 34
Keys ........................................ 34
Wireless remote control key.... 36
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 292
Wattage................................. 354
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 292
Wattage................................. 354
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 304
Fog light switch ..................... 152
Hazard light switch ................ 304
Headlights switch .................. 148
Interior light switch ................ 229
Replacing light bulbs ............. 292
Turn signal lever ................... 140
Wattage................................. 354Lock steering column ............. 131
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 251
Maintenance data ................. 344
Maintenance requirements ... 248
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 170
Manual headlight leveling
dial .......................................... 149
Manual transmission ............... 138
Meter ......................................... 143
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 64
Side mirrors ............................ 65
Vanity mirrors........................ 233
MP3 disc ................................... 200
Multi-mode manual
transmission .......................... 133
Odometer.................................. 143
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 261
Opener
Back door................................ 48
Hood ..................................... 254
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 65
Overheating, Engine................ 336
Parking brake ........................... 141
Power outlets ........................... 237
Power windows.......................... 66I
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