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Maintenance and care
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When replacing the front left headlight low beam (vehicles with halo-
gen headlight) and front left turn signal light bulbs
Remove the securing clip and the upper of the air cleaner duct to allow easy
access to light bulbs.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to firmly install the upper portion of the
air cleaner duct and secure it with the clip.
Remove the upper of the air cleaner duct
Installing the clip
Rotate center portion
Push up center portion
Insert
Press 

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional, for more information in
the following situations: 
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
Discharge headlights
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on,
or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal
power is restored.
LED lights
The front position/daytime running (vehicles with discharge headlights), side
turn signal, stop, tail lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional to have the light replaced. 

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash. 
To turn them off press the
switch once again. 

748 6-1. Specifications
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Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbs B: D4S discharge bulbs
C: H9 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: H16 halogen bulbs
G: Single end bulbs (amber) H: Single end bulbs (clear)
I: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsWTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
Low beam
Halogen bulbs
Discharge bulbs
High beam
Halogen bulbs
Discharge bulbs55
35
65
35A
B
C
B
Front turn signal lights 21 D
Front position/daytime running lights 
(vehicles with halogen headlights)5/21 E
Front fog lights 19 F
Rear turn signal lights 21 G
Back-up light
For sedan
For wagon16
21E
H
Rear fog lights 21 H
License plate lights 5 E
InteriorPersonal/interior lights 8 E
Vanity lights 8 E
Door courtesy lights 5 I
Trunk/luggage compartment light  5 I 

763 Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light 
system .................................... 256
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 373
Dimension ................................ 724
Display
Trip information ..................... 241
Warning message ................. 616
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 519
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 470
Wattage................................. 748
Door lock
Back door ................................ 84
Side door................................. 72
Wireless remote control key.... 62
Doors
Back door ................................ 84
Door glasses ......................... 117
Door lock ..................... 39, 62, 72
Double locking system .......... 136
Side doors ............................... 72
Side mirrors........................... 114
Double locking system............ 136
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 188
Correct posture ..................... 146
Procedures............................ 184
Winter driving tips ................. 336
Driving position memory .......... 95
Dynamic radar cruise 
control .................................... 273
Electric power steering ........... 319
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery 
is discharged ...................... 706Emergency brake signal ......... 319
Emergency flasher .................. 596
Emergency tire puncture 
repair kit ................................. 668
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 706
If the engine will not start ...... 693
If the parking brake cannot 
be released......................... 697
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ................... 696
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 709
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ................................ 609
If the warning light turns on... 609
If the warning message is 
displayed ............................ 616
If you cannot operate back 
door opener ........................ 705
If you cannot operate trunk 
opener ................................ 704
If you have a flat 
tire  ..................... 640, 654, 668
If you lose your keys ............. 703
If you think something is 
wrong.................................. 607
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls ................. 718
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 719
If your vehicle has to be stopped 
in an emergency ................. 721
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed .................................. 597
If your vehicle overheats ....... 714D
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to 
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”. 

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Engine
Compartment ........................ 527
Engine switch ................ 200, 205
Hood ..................................... 523
How to start the 
engine ......................... 200, 205
Identification number............. 726
If the engine will not start ...... 693
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls.................. 718
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Overheating .......................... 714
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 737
Checking ............................... 536
Preparing and checking 
before winter ....................... 336
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge ...................................... 232
Engine immobilizer system .... 127
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 731
Checking ............................... 530
Preparing and checking 
before winter ....................... 336
Engine switch................... 200, 205
First-aid kit holder ................... 498
Floor mat .................................. 496
Fluid
Washer.................................. 542
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 576
Switch ................................... 259
Wattage................................. 748Front position/daytime 
running lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 748
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 90
Driving position memory ......... 95
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 729
Fuel gauge ............................ 232
Fuel pump shut off system.... 608
Gas station information ......... 776
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls ................. 718
Information ............................ 749
Refueling............................... 121
Type ...................................... 729
Fuel door .................................. 121
Fuel filler door.......................... 121
Fuel filter .................................. 543
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 608
Fuses ........................................ 560
Gas station information .......... 776
Gauges ..................................... 232
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 223
Glove box ................................. 474
Glove box light......................... 474
Hands-free system
* 
(for cellular phone)................ 434
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 596
Head restraint ............................ 98
Headlight cleaner..................... 261
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Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 576
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage................................. 748
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 373
Hood.......................................... 523
Hooks
Cargo hook ................... 498, 500
Horn .......................................... 231
Identification
Engine ................................... 726
Vehicle .................................. 726
Ignition
Engine switch ................ 200, 205
Keys ........................................ 36
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Ignition switch.................. 200, 205
Illuminated entry system......... 470
Indicator lights ......................... 235
Inside rear view mirror ............ 111
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 234
Intercooler ................................ 538
Intrusion sensor....................... 139
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 525
Vehicle-equipped 
jack ..................... 640, 654, 668
Jack handle .............. 640, 654, 668Keyless entry ............................. 62
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 36
If you lose your keys ............. 703
If your key battery 
is discharged .............. 556, 557
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Key number plate.................... 36
Keyless entry .......................... 62
Keys ........................................ 36
Mechanical key ....................... 36
Wireless remote control key ... 62
Knee airbag .............................. 148
Lane keeping assist ................ 310
Language
Multi-information 
display ........................ 239, 757
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 470
Emergency flasher switch ..... 596
Fog light switch ..................... 259
Hazard light switch................ 596
Headlight switch.................... 252
Personal light switch ............. 471
Personal/interior light 
main switch......................... 471
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Turn signal lever ................... 226
Vanity lights .......................... 482
Wattage ................................ 748
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K
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to 
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”. 

767 Alphabetical index
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Rear seat
Folding the seats..................... 92
Rear side sunshade ................. 494
Rear sunshade ......................... 493
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 576
Wattage................................. 748
Rear view monitor system
*.... 300
Rear window defogger ............ 373
Rear window wiper and 
washer .................................... 266
Replacing 
Key battery .................... 556, 557
Fuses .................................... 560
Light bulbs............................. 576
Tires .............................. 640, 654
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........... 100
Child restraint system 
installation........................... 169
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts ...................... 514
Emergency Locking 
Retractor ............................. 103
How to wear your seat belt ... 100
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ........................ 103
Pre-crash seat belt ................ 325
Pregnant women, proper seat 
belt use ............................... 105
Rear seat belt 
reminder light ...................... 244
Reminder light ....................... 613
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 102Seat heaters ............................. 486
Seats
Adjustment 
precautions ........................... 91
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation .............. 169
Cleaning................................ 513
Driver’s seat position 
memory ................................ 95
Front seat adjustment ............. 90
Head restraint ......................... 98
Properly sitting in the seat .... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 486
Service reminder 
indicators .............................. 235
Shift lever
Automatic transmission......... 215
Manual transmission ............. 222
Multidrive .............................. 209
If the shift lever cannot 
be shifted from “P” .............. 696
Side airbags ............................. 148
Side mirror
Adjusting ............................... 114
Folding .................................. 115
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Smart entry & start system
Entry function .......................... 39
Starting the engine................ 200
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 743
Storage location ............ 640, 654
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to 
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.