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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Automatic car washes
Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
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Maintenance and care
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.
ItemsParts and tools
Radiator and condenser
(P. 307)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 323)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 312)• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel
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Maintenance and care
Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.
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When replacing wheels
The wheels of your Toyota are equipped with tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide
advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever
wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must
be installed. (P. 315)
CAUTION
When replacing wheels
Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.
Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tube-
less tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious
injury.
When installing the wheel nuts
Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an acci-
dent and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease
from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward. Install-
ing the nuts with the tapered ends fac-
ing outward can cause the wheel to
break and eventually cause the wheel
to come off while driving, which could
lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
Tapered portion
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
460 Alphabetical index
USB port ................................... 258
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 267
Wattage................................. 444
Vanity mirrors .......................... 267
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 433
Vehicle stability control .......... 225
VSC ........................................... 225
“VSC SPORT” mode ................ 226Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 373
Seat belt reminder ................ 375
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 373
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 375
Anti-lock brake system.......... 373
Brake assist system .............. 373
Brake system ........................ 372
Charging system ................... 372
Cruise control
indicator light ...................... 373
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 373
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 373
Engine oil pressure ............... 372
Low fuel level ........................ 375
Low tire pressure .................. 375
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 373
Open door ............................. 375
Pretensioners........................ 373
Seat belt reminder light ......... 375
Slip indicator light.................. 373
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 373, 380
SRS airbags.......................... 373
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 375
Washer
Checking ............................... 312
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 233
Switch ................................... 217U
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463 What to do if...
Warning lights
P. 3 7 2P. 373
P. 3 7 2P. 373
P. 3 7 2P. 375
P. 3 7 3P. 375
P. 3 7 3P. 375
P. 3 7 3P. 375
P. 3 7 3P. 375
P. 373, 380P. 375
P. 3 7 3
*: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightAutomatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
SRS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Electric power steering
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Smart entry & start system
indicator lightAutomatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning light
Slip indicator