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Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 420)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 418)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a 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. 413)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (P. 446)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 463)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator, condenser and intercooler
(P. 419)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 436)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
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Maintenance and care
Washer fluid (P. 423)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer fluid)
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 and 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, consult a doctor.
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Be sure the engine switch is off.
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. 419)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. (P. 419)
ItemsParts and tools
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Maintenance and care
1NR-FE engine
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 423)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 418)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 415)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 413)Battery (P. 420)
Fuse box (P. 446)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 419)
Radiator (P. 419)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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1ZR-FAE engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 423)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 418)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 415)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 413)Battery (P. 420)
Fuse box (P. 446)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 419)
Radiator (P. 419)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Maintenance and care
1ND-TV engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 423)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 418)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 415)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 413)Fuel filter (P. 424)
Battery (P. 420)
Fuse box (P. 446)
Radiator (P. 419)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 419)
Intercooler (P. 419)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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1AD-FTV engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 423)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 418)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 413)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 415)Fuel filter (P. 424)
Battery (P. 420)
Fuse box (P. 446)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 419)
Intercooler (P. 419)
Radiator (P. 419)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Except 1AD-FTV engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
1AD-FTV engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a 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% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, 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.
Engine coolant
1
2
3
1
2
3
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Check the radiator, condenser and intercooler and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine 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.
NOTICE
When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
Radiator, condenser and intercooler
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator, condenser or intercooler as they may be hot and
cause serious injuries, such as burns.