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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .........  388
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ..........  391
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................  394
General maintenance.......  396
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs
..........................  399
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................  400
Hood ................................  404
Engine compartment ........  406
Tires .................................  422
Tire inflation pressure ......  431
Wheels .............................  436
Air conditioning filter.........  439
Wireless remote control  battery ............................  442
Checking and replacing  fuses ..............................  444
Light bulbs........................  454 
     
        
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Vehicle exterior
Steering wheel• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tire • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the  maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
Windshield wipers • The wiper blades should not 
show any signs of cracking, 
splitting, wear, contamination or 
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear  the windshield without streak-
ing or skipping.
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs
(P. 454)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Conventional wrench
Power steering fluid level (P. 416)• Automatic transmission fluid 
DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 414)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 431)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 420)
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)
• Water 
     
        
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “ ” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
Check spare tire condition
and inflation pressure if not
rotated.
■Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
Vehicles with P215/70R15
and P265/70R16 tires: Do
not fail to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
after tire rotation.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Toyota is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that
uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low
tire inflation pressure before  serious problems arise. (P. 480)
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Maintenance and care
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels,  tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed. 
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed,
new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes must be regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer and tire pressure warning
system must be initialized. Have tire  pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter ID codes registered by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 424)
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
●Vehicles with P215/70R15 and P265/70R16 tires: When rotating
the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire inflation
pressures.
● When changing the tire inflation  pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
● When changing the tire size.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current
tire inflation pressure is set as the pressure benchmark.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe plac e and turn the engine switch to
the LOCK position.
While the vehicle is moving, in itialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure  to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( P. 532)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure
 level.
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Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in the ON posi-
tion, and then turn the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK
position.
Registering ID codes The tire pressure warning valve  and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a  tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to regi ster the ID code of tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your
Toyota dealer. 
     
        
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Maintenance and care
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or c
annot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pre ssure warning system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1
minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by divi ding the maximum load by 1.10 of
the replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR) of either the front axle or  the rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Ce rtification Label. For the maximum load of the
tire, see the load limit at maximum co ld tire inflation pressure mentioned
on the sidewall of the tire ( P. 540).
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Double Cab models
■Tire types
1 Summer tiresSummer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Sinc e summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of  snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure  to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads  or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 209)
■Initializing the tire pr essure warning system
Initialize the tire pressure warning sy stem with the tire inflation pressure
adjusted to the specified level.