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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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4-2. Maintenance
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■ Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stum bling, or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However , water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon mon-
oxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system
checked immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost
touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( →P. 380)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level ( →P. 377)
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)
Engine oil level (→P. 372)
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( →P. 402)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
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When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Be sure the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” position.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. ( →P. 379)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Be sure the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in the IGNITION ON mode, the
electric cooling fan may automatically st art to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 379)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
■ If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.
■ If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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Engine compar tment
Gasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 386)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 373)
Battery ( →P. 380)
Fuse box ( →P. 402)Engine coolant reservoir
(→ P. 377)
Radiator ( →P. 379)
Condenser ( →P. 379)
Electric cooling fan
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 372)

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Diesel engine
Engine oil filler cap
(→ P. 373)
Fuel filter ( →P. 497)
Battery ( →P. 380)
Fuse box ( →P. 402)
Intercooler ( →P. 379)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( →P. 379)Radiator ( →P. 379)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 372)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 377)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 386)
Fuse box (if equipped) (→ P. 402)

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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW ”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Gasoline engine Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW ”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW ” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
Diesel engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW ”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW ” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.

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■ If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, reservoir 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, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
■ Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Enabled: -35 °C [-31 °F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.