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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. 544)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 541)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( P. 539)• “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.
U.S.A.:
“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.
Engine oil level P. 535) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 568)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 580)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
Power steering fluid level (P. 543) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser (P. 541) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 556) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 547) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

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Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F[10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel and funnel (only for adding fluid)

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to
maintain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Remove the internal tray.
Remove the inside cover by
sliding up while pulling toward
you.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 A/F 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
2 HORN 10 A Horn
3 EFI NO.1 25 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
4 IG2 MAIN 30 A INJ, MET, IGN fuses
5 L2 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat
6 L1 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat
7 CDS FAN 25 A Electric cooling fans
8 DEICER 20 A Windshield wiper de-icer
9 TOW TAIL 30 A Trailer lights (tail lights)
10 CDS FAN NO.2 25 A Electric cooling fans
11 R2 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat
12 R1 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat

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13 POWER NO.4 25 A Power windows
14 FOG15 A Front fog lights
15 STOP 15 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti-lock brake system, shift
lock system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, towing converter
16 TOW BRK 30 A Trailer brake controller
17 IMB 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
18 AM2 7.5 A Starting system
19 TOWING 30 A Towing converter
20 AI-HTR 10 A Air injection pump heaters
21 ALT-S 5 A Charging system
22 TURN-HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, towing converter
23 F/PMP 25 A Fuel pump
24 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electric throttle control sys-
tem
25 MET-B 5 A Gauges and meters
26 AMP 30 AAudio system, rear view monitor,
navigation system, rear seat enter-
tainment system
27 RAD NO.1 15 A Audio system, rear view monitor,
navigation system, rear seat enter-
tainment system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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39 AIR SUS NO.2 7.5 AElectronically modulated air sus-
pension system
40 SPARE 5 A Spare fuse
41 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
42 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
43 AIR SUS 50 A Electronically modulated air sus-
pension system
44 PBD 30 A Power back door
45 RR HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
46 H-LP CLN 30 A Headlight cleaner
47 DEFOG 40 A Rear window defogger
48 SUB BATT 40 A Trailer towing
49 ABS1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
50 ABS2 40 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
51 ST 30 A Starting system
52 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
53 LH-J/B 150 AAM1, TAIL, PANEL, ACC, CIG, LH-
IG, 4WD, ECU-IG NO.1, BK/UP LP,
SEAT-HTR, A/C IG, ECU-IG NO.2,
WSH, WIPER, OBD, A/C, TI&TE,
FR P/SEAT RH, MIR, DR/LCK, FR
P/SEAT LH, CARGO LP, PWR
OUTLET, POWER NO.1 fuses
54 ALT 180 A
*LH-J/B, HTR, SUB BATT, TOW
BRK, STOP, FOG, TOW TAIL,
DEICER fuses
140 A
*
55 A/PUMP NO.1 50 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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15 ECU-IG No.1 7.5 A
Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, multiplex com-
munication system, intuitive
parking assist system, power front
driver’s seat, power tilt and power
telescopic, shift lock, tire pressure
warning system, accessory meter,
trailer towing, power outlet, electric
moon roof, power back door, head
light cleaner, Blind Spot Monitor
system, BSM main switch
16 AIR SUS IG 20 A Electronically modulated air sus-
pension system
17 LH-IG 7.5 A Back-up lights, charging system,
gauge and meters, turn signal
lights, air conditioning system, seat
heaters, rear window defogger
18 4WD 20 A Four-wheel drive control system
19 RR SEAT-HTR
LH 10 A Seat heaters
20 WSH 20 A Window washer
21 WIPER 30 A Wiper and washer
22 ECU-IG No.2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system,
power steering, gateway ECU
23 TAIL 15 A Tail lights, trailer lights (tail lights),
parking lights
24 A/C IG 10 A Air conditioning system
25 SEAT-HTR 20 A Seat heater or Heated and venti-
lated seats
FuseAmpereCircuit