1554-4. Refueling
4
Driving
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number of 91] or
higher)
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
● After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
2086-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
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 on the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
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. 218)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your 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.
2206-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
■ Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
■ How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.
3128-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the reference quantity. If replacement is necessary,contact your Toyota dealer.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR5A11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading
at 68 F (20C): 1.250 — 1.290 Fully charged
1.160 — 1.200 Half charged
1.060 — 1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge 15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■
Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
361Alphabetical index
Reset the maintenancedata ......................................... 201
Seat belt reminder light........... 274
Seat belts.................................... 26 Child restra int system
installation ............................ 57
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 198
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 29
How to wear your seat belt ..... 26
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 29
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 274
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 273
Seats ................................... 98, 101 Adjustment .............................. 98
Adjustment precautions ........ 100
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 57
Cleaning................................ 197
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 101
Head restraints ..................... 104
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 24
Shift lever ......................... 139, 141
Automatic transmission......... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 296
Manual transmission ............. 141
Shift lock system ..................... 296
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side doors .................................. 89
Side mirrors ............................. 111 Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Snow tires ................................ 167 Spare tire .................................. 282
Inflation pressure .................. 315
Storage location.................... 282
Spark plug ................................ 312
Specifications .......................... 306
Speedometer.............................. 76
Steering lock ............................ 137
Steering wheel ......................... 107 Adjustment............................ 107
Audio switches...................... 180
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 255
Wattage ................................ 316
Storage feature ........................ 184
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 303
Sun visors ................................ 190
Switches Audio remote control switches ............................. 180
Cruise control switch ............ 158
Door lock switches.................. 91
Emergency flashers switch ... 262
Engine switch ....................... 136
Fog light switch ..................... 147
Hazard switch ....................... 262
Ignition switch ....................... 136
Light switch ........................... 144
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 111
Power door lock switch ........... 91
Power window switches........ 113
Rear window defogger switch ................................. 176
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 152
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 225
VSC OFF switch ................... 163
Window lock switch .............. 113
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 149
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