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If you run out of fuel and the en-
gine stalls (diesel engine) . 535
If the vehicle becomes
stuck.................................536
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 538
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.)................................... 542
Fuel information .................. 564
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 569
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 572
Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ... 574
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index............... 575
What to do if...
What to do if........................ 585
6Vehicle specifications
Index

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2-5. Driving information
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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.

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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. 415)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 413)• 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.
Engine oil levelP. 408)• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (P. 436)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator, condenser and inter-
cooler (P. 415)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 424)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 418)• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)

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Maintenance and care
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Engine compartment
Gasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 418)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 413)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 408)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 410)Fuse box (P. 436)
Battery (P. 415)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 415)
Radiator (P. 415)

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Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 418)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 413)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 408)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 410)Fuel filter (P. 419)
Fuse box (P. 436)
Battery (P. 415)
Condenser (P. 415)
Electric cooling fans
Intercooler (P. 415)
Radiator (P. 415)

408 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VERSO_WE_OM64524EInstalling the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
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 warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
Gasoline engine
NOTICE
After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.

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Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Low
Full
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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VERSO_WE_OM64524E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.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 549
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1ZR-FAE/2ZR-FAE/2AD-FHV engines
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
1.7 L (1.8 qt., 1.5 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel