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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 204
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 207
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 210
General maintenance ......... 212
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 216
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 217
Hood................................... 220
Positioning a floor jack ....... 222
Engine compartment .......... 224
Tires ................................... 238
Tire inflation pressure......... 246
Wheels ............................... 250
Air conditioning filter ........... 253
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 256
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 258
Light bulbs .......................... 268 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 280
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................... 281
If you think something is wrong ............................ 288
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 289
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 290
If you have a flat tire ........... 303
If the engine will not start .................................. 317
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 318
If you lose your keys ........... 319
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 320
If your vehicle overheats..... 324
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 327
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 329
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\
running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 204
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 207 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .................. 210
General maintenance....... 212
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 216
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 217
Hood ................................ 220
Positioning a floor jack ..... 222
Engine compartment ........ 224
Tires ................................. 238
Tire inflation pressure ...... 246
Wheels ............................. 250
Air conditioning filter......... 253
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 256
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 258
Light bulbs........................ 268
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil levelP. 225)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 258)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 268)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 231)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 246)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 236)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 236)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 229)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 226)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 225)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 231)
Fuse box ( P. 258)
Battery ( P. 234)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 231)
Radiator ( P. 231)
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.STEP 1
STEP 2
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Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the instrument panel.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 261) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Check if the fuse is blown.
Ty p e A Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Scion dealer.
STEP 5