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Trailer towing tipsYour vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Vehicles with a manual
transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by keeping engine
rpm low and not racing the engine. Always start out in first gear.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a larger than normal turning radius.

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Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or in 1
or R (vehicles with a manual transmission). Avoid parking on a
slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or 1 or R
(vehicles with a manual transmission) and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P (vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission) or the clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion) depressed, start the engine. On vehicles with an
automatic transmission, be sure to keep the brake pedal
pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with
an automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • The accelerator pedal should
move smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
(→ P. 350)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play?
(→ P. 350)
Brakes • The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec- tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Clutch pedal • Does the clutch pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have appropriate clearance from the
floor?
• Does the clutch pedal have the correct amount of free play?
(→ P. 349)
Head restraints • Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?

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Vehicle specifications
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Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Manual transmission
Clutch
Fluid capacity*6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil
viscosity SAE 75W-90
Clutch pedal free play
0.2 0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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CareExterior.................................. 222
Interior ...................................225
Seat belts ..............................226
Cargo capacity .........................167
Chains .......................................172
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.......... 98
Booster seats, installation ..... 102
Convertible seats, definition ...............................98
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 102
Front passenger occupant classification system ............. 92
Infant seats, definition ............. 98
Infant seats, installation.........102
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................103
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................104
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 108
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................87
Battery precautions ....... 251, 332
Child restraint system..............98
Child-protectors....................... 36
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 58
Installing child restraints........ 102
Power window lock switch....... 67
Power window precautions .....68
Removed key battery
precautions .........................273
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................61
Seat belt precautions ..............59 Child-protectors ......................... 36
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 222
Interior ................................... 225
Seat belts .............................. 226
Clock ................................. 133, 210
Clutch
Fluid ...................................... 349
Pedal .............................. 112,129
Condenser ................................ 248
CRS ............................................. 98
Cruise control .......................... 158
Cup holders.............................. 205
Curtain shield airbags ............... 80
Customizable features ............ 368
Daytime running light system .................................... 147
Defogger Rear window ......................... 199
Side mirrors........................... 199
Dimension ................................ 342
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 235
Doors Back door................................ 38
Door glasses ........................... 67
Door lock ................................. 34
Side doors............................... 34
Side mirrors............................. 64
Warning light ......................... 307
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 307
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 114
Correct posture ....................... 78
Procedures............................ 112
Winter driving tips ................. 172C
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Electric power steering
Electric power steering ......... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 296
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start...... 327
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 328
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 330
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 305
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 305
If you have a flat tire ............ 315
If you lose your keys............. 329
If you think something is wrong ................................. 303
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 337
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 339
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 334
Engine Compartment........................ 243
Engine switch ....................... 124
Hood ..................................... 238
How to start the engine ........ 124
Identification number ............ 344
If the engine will not start...... 327
Ignition switch ....................... 124
Immobilizer system................. 72
Overheating .......................... 334
Specifications ....................... 345
Warning light ........................ 306 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................347
Checking ............................... 247
Indicator ................................136
Preparing and checking before winter .......................172
Type ...................................... 347
Warning light ......................... 306
Engine immobilizer system.......72
Engine oil Capacity ................................346
Checking ............................... 244
Grade ....................................346
Initializing the maintenance data .....................................229
Preparing and checking before winter .......................172
Warning light .................306, 307
Engine switch ...........................124
EPS EPS .......................................162
Warning light ......................... 306
Event data recorder ...................22
Floor mat................................... 215
Fluid Automatic transmission ......... 349
Brake .............................249, 350
Clutch ....................................349
Warning light .................305, 307
Washer .................................. 253
Fog lights Indicator ................................136
Replacing light bulbs .............287
Switch....................................148
Wattage .................................352
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................... 307
Front seats Adjustment ..............................43E
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