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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 444
Fuel information .................. 457
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 459
Abbreviation list ........................ 462
Alphabetical index..................... 463
What to do if... ........................... 471
6Vehicle specifications
Index

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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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. 342)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 340)
• 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. Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil levelP. 336)
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (P. 361)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser
(P. 342)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 350)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 346)• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)

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Engine compartment
1KR-FE engine
*: Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system and/or daytime running
light system.
Washer fluid tank (P. 346)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 336)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 337)
Battery (P. 342)
Fuse box (P. 361)Radiator (P. 342)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 342)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 340)
Fuse box
*(P. 361)

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Maintenance and care
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1NR-FE engine
*: Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system and/or daytime running
light system.
Washer fluid tank (P. 346)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 337)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 336)
Battery (P. 342)
Fuse box (P. 361)Radiator (P. 342)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 342)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 340)
Fuse box
*(P. 361)

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
1KR-FE engine
1NR-FE engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.

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Maintenance and care
iQ_WE_74014EHolding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Flat dipstick type A
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Flat dipstick type B
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
1KR-FE engine

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Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil selectionP. 4 5 0
Items Clean funnel