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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 462
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 466
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 470
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 474
Hood ................................... 478
Engine compartment........... 480
Tires .................................... 496
Tire inflation pressure ......... 500
Wheels ................................ 502
Air conditioning filter ........... 504
Wireless remote control
battery............................... 506
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 509
Light bulbs .......................... 5255-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 540
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 541
If you think something
is wrong............................ 547
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 548
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 549
If you have a flat tire ........... 557
If the engine will not
start .................................. 576
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 577
If you lose your keys .......... 578
If the vehicle battery
is discharged .................... 579
If your vehicle overheats .... 584
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ............... 587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 588
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 590
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: If equipped
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 496
P. 557
P. 500
Fuel filler door P. 97
Rear fog lights P. 195
Rear turn signal lights P. 173
License plate lights
P. 191
Side doors P. 60
Back window P. 96
Rear step bumper
P. 66
Stop/tail lights P. 191
Tailgate P. 64
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Fuel filler door P. 97
Back window
Rear window defogger
P. 96
P. 264
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights P. 191
Tailgate P. 64
Side doors P. 60
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 496
P. 557
P. 500
Rear fog lights P. 195
Rear turn signal lights P. 173
License plate lights
P. 191
Rear step bumper
P. 66
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Fuel filler door P. 97
Back window
Rear window defogger
P. 96
P. 264
Stop/tail lights P. 191
Tailgate P. 64
Side doors P. 60
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 496
P. 557
P. 500
Rear fog lights P. 195
Rear turn signal lights P. 173
License plate lights
P. 191
: If equipped
Rear step bumper
P. 66
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Maintenance and care
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High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
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Tire inflation pressure
Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
Reduced fuel efficiency
Reduced driving comfort and tire life
Reduced safety
Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been
driven for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an accurate cold tire
inflation pressure reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire inflation
pressure that is even just a few pounds off can affect ride quality and
handling.
Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for tire infla-
tion pressure to be higher after driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.
Make sure to maintain proper tire inflation pressure. Tire inflation
pressure should be checked at least once per month. However,
Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked once
every two weeks. (P. 612)
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CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on (vehi-
cles with VSC system)
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
If the fuel system warning light flashes
Never drive the vehicle with the warning light flashing. Continued driving with
water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.
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630 Alphabetical index
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Valet key ..................................... 44
Vanity mirrors .......................... 445
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 598
Vehicle stability control .......... 220
VSC ........................................... 220
Warning buzzers
Key reminder......................... 555
Seat belt reminder................. 553
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 551
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 551
Brake system ........................ 549
Charging system ................... 550
Diesel particulate filter........... 552
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 550
Engine oil change
reminder ............................. 554
Fuel filter ............................... 552
Low engine oil level............... 554
Low engine oil pressure ........ 550
Low fuel level ........................ 553
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 550
Open door ............................. 553
Seat belt reminder light ......... 553
SRS airbags .......................... 551
Timing belt replacement........ 551Washer
Checking ............................... 493
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 234
Switch ................................... 199
Washing and waxing ............... 462
Weight....................................... 595
Wheels ...................................... 502
Window glasses ........................ 92
Window lock switch .................. 93
Windows
Power windows ....................... 92
Rear window defogger .......... 264
Washer ................................. 199
Windshield wipers ................... 199
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking................... 46
Replacing the battery ............ 506
Wireless remote control key ... 46
WMA disc ......................... 279, 333V
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