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The defoggers can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
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When using the hands-free system
The audio system is muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth
® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound
may deteriorate and connecting condition may go down.
In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
®
If the cellular phone is turned off
If you are outside service range
If the cellular phone is not connected
If the cellular phone’s battery is low
When outgoing is controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
When transferring the phonebook data from the cellular phone
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 466
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 470
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 474
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 478
Hood ................................. 482
Engine compartment......... 484
Tires .................................. 501
Tire inflation pressure ....... 505
Wheels .............................. 507
Air conditioning filter ......... 509
Wireless remote control
battery............................. 511
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 514
Light bulbs ........................ 530
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Maintenance and care
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
Remove the filter cover.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.)
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.
Remove the filter and replace
it with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on
the filter should be pointing up.
STEP5
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FuseAmpereCircuit
8PWR SEAT30 APower seat
9PTC NO.250 APower heater
10H-LP CLN40 AHeadlight cleaners
11FR HTR50 AAir conditioning system, A/C fuse
12ABS NO.230 AABS, TRC and VSC
13ABS NO.140 AABS, TRC and VSC
14ALT100 A
Charging system, PWR SEAT, H-
LP CLN, FR HTR, AM1, IG1, PTC
NO.1, PTC NO.2, PWR OUT,
STOP, TAIL and OBD fuses
15GLOW80 AEngine glow system
16BATT P/I50 AFOG, HORN and EFI fuses
17AM230 AEngine starter, ST, IGN, INJ and
MET
18MAIN40 AH-LP RH, H-LP LH, H-LP RL and
H-LP LL fuses
19H-LP RL15 ARight-hand headlight (Low)
20H-LP LL15 ALeft-hand headlight (Low)
21H-LP RH15 ARight-hand headlight (High) and
right-hand headlight (Low)
22H-LP LH15 ALeft-hand headlight (High) and left-
hand headlight (Low)
23EFI No.210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
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FuseAmpereCircuit
24ECU-B10 A
Door courtesy switches, power
door lock system, wireless remote
control system, steering sensor
and headlights
25RAD15 AAudio system
26DOME7.5 A
Interior lights, engine switch light,
personal light, gauges and meters,
clock, multi-information display,
wireless remote control system,
daytime running light system and
fog light
27A/F20 AEmission control system
28ALT-S7.5 ACharging system
29TURN-HAZ15 AEmergency flashers and turn signal
lights
30ECU-B No.27.5 AAir conditioning system
31DCC30 AECU-B, DOME and RAD fuses
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FuseAmpereCircuit
4OBD7.5 AOn-board diagnosis system
5INJ15 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
6ECU-IG &
GAUGE10 A
Air conditioning system, charging
system, rear differential lock sys-
tem, ABS, TRC, VSC, emergency
flashers, turn signal lights, back-up
lights, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, shift lock control
system, rear window defogger,
headlights, door courtesy switches,
power door lock system, wireless
remote control system, steering
sensor, daytime running light sys-
tem, cruise control, headlight clean-
ers, seat heaters, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, multi-information
display and passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
7WIP20 AWindshield wiper and washer
8IGN7.5 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbags and fuel pump
9ACC7.5 A
Audio system, power outlet, clock,
power rear view mirror control sys-
tem, shift lock control system and
multi-information display