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5-4. Using the storage featuresList of storage features...... 380
• Glove box...................... 381
• Console box .................. 382
• Cup holders .................. 383
• Bottle holders ................ 384
Luggage compartment features ........................... 385
5-5. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 395
Clock ................................. 396
Power outlets .................... 397
Seat heaters ...................... 398
Armrest.............................. 400
Coat hooks ........................ 401
Assist grips ........................ 402
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 408
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 412
General maintenance ........ 415
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 419 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 420
Hood .................................. 425
Positioning a floor jack....... 427
Engine compartment ......... 429
Tires................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ........ 454
Wheels............................... 457
Air conditioning filter .......... 460
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ....................... 462
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 465
Light bulbs ......................... 476
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 492
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 493
6Maintenance and care
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Engine compar tment
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 434)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 432)
Battery ( P. 438)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 436)
Fuse box ( P. 465) Radiator (
P. 436)
Condenser ( P. 436)
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 430)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 442)1
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Checking and replacing fuses
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. ( P. 468)
Open the fuse box cover or instrument panel.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the
cover off.
Under the instrument panel
Remove the cover.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 476)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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Flat tire...................................... 519
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 559
Brake .................................... 560
Washer ................................. 442
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs............. 484
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 562
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 507
Front seats ............................... 137 Adjustment ............................ 137
Cleaning................................ 408
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 143
Head restraints ..................... 147
Seat heaters ......................... 398
Seat position memory ........... 143
Front side marker lights.......... 217
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 483
Wattage ................................ 562
Front turn signal lights ........... 214
Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562 Fuel ........................................... 554
Capacity................................ 554
Fuel gauge.............................. 87
Fuel pump shut off system .......... ...................... 502
Information............................ 563
Refueling .............................. 237
Type.............................. 237, 554
Warning light......................... 507
Fuel filler door ......................... 237 Refueling .............................. 237
Fuel pump shut off system..... 502
Fuses ........................................ 465
Gauges ....................................... 87
Glove box ................................. 381
Grocery bag hooks.................. 385
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 349
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 147
Headlights ................................ 217
Automatic High Beam ........... 221
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs .... 478, 480
Wattage ................................ 562
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 295
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 288
Seat heaters ......................... 398
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 305
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.