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1-5. Refueling
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.
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542 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
■ When working near the cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch in the LOCK position.
With the engine switch on, the cooling fan may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
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556 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near bat-
tery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
■ Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
■ How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5A or less).
The battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate.
■ Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
● If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
● If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
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678 6-1. Specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make DENSO
Gap
SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C): 12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
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Alphabetical index
Side marker lights
Replacing ..................... 594, 596
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 684
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 91
Mirror position memory........... 70
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 682
Replacing ............................. 634
Storage location ................... 626
Spark plug................................ 678
Specifications .......................... 662
Speedometer ........................... 189
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags........... 122
Front airbags ........................ 122
Knee airbags ........................ 122
Precautions .......................... 129
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................. 134
Side airbags ......................... 122
Steering
Column lock release ............. 179
Steering wheel Adjustment ....................... 85, 87
Audio switches ..................... 368
Steering wheel memory.......... 70
Telephone switches.............. 431
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 596
Wattage ................................ 684
Storage feature ........................ 461
Storage precautions ............... 264 Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................657
Sun visors.................................488
Switch Cruise control switch .............223
Emergency flasher switch .....602
Engine switch ........................178
Fog light switch .....................215
Front-wheel drive control switch ..................................242
Ignition switch........................178
Light switches........................210
Hazard light switch ................602
Headlights switch ..................210
Power back window switch ...102
Power door lock switch ...........50
Power window switch ..............96
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 134
Tire pressure warning reset switch .........................560
TOW/HAUL switch ................184
Turn signal lights ...................186
VSC OFF switch ..........246, 251, 252, 253
Window lock switch .................98
Wiper and washer switch ......217