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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Roof antenna, rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car
washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ 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.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (P. 375)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 411)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 422)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 381)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 400)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 384)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Maintenance and care
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to
provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must be installed. (
P. 392)
CAUTION
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may resu lt in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.Tapered
portion
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When trouble arises
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
High coolant temper ature warning light
Indicates that the coolant temperature is too high
Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine
coolant temperature increases.
Hybrid system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
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Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 446
Open door ........................... 452
Seat belt reminder ................ 453
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 448
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 450
Brake system................ 446, 449
Charging system .... .............. 447
Cruise control ....................... 450
Electric power steering
system................................ 448
High coolant temperature ..... 447
Hybrid system....................... 447
Hybrid system overheat........ 451
LED headlights ..................... 450
Low engine oil pressure ....... 447
Low fuel level........................ 453
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 451
Low tire pressure .................. 453
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 448
Open door ............................ 452
Parking lock system ............. 449
P position request... .............. 451
Pre-collision system ............. 449
Radar cruise control. ............ 450
Seat belt warning light .......... 453
Slip indicator ......................... 449
Smart key system ... .............. 461
SRS airbags ......................... 448
Tire pressure warning light ... 453 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............450
Washer
Checking ...............................384
Preparing and checking before winter .......................273
Switch....................................223
Washing and waxing ...............350
Weight Cargo capacity ......................272
Load limits .............................272
Weight ...................................498
Wheels ......................................404
Window glasses .......................112
Window lock switch .................112
Windows Power windows .....................112
Rear window defogger ..........295
Washer ..................................223
Windshield wipers ...................223
Winter driving tips ...................273
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................72
Replacing the battery ............409
WMA disc
*
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
or or
P. 446P. 448
P. 447P. 448
P. 447
or
P. 447P. 448
P. 447P. 448
Brake system warning
light (red indicatorFMalfunction indicator
lamp
Charging system
warning lightSRS warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
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Fuel filler door
P. 1 1 5Auxiliary catch lever P. 3 6 8
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 5Tire inflation pressureP. 506Hood lock release lever P. 368
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 500
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
P. 5 0 1