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Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 334
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 337
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 340
General maintenance ........ 342
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 345
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 346
Hood.................................. 349
Engine compartment ......... 350
Tires .................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure........ 371
Wheels .............................. 374
Air conditioning filter .......... 377
Wireless remote
control/electronic
key battery ...................... 379
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 382
Light bulbs ......................... 3857-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 402
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency....................... 403
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 405
If you think something
is wrong ........................... 411
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 412
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 413
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed ....... 422
If you have a flat tire .......... 429
If the engine will not
start ................................. 442
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 444
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............ 445
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 446
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 448
If your vehicle overheats.... 452
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 455
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
782. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
Open door warning light
(P. 415)*1Master warning light
(P. 422)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 415)*1Tire pressure warning
light (P. 416)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 416)
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light (P. 415)
*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 413)*1
(if equipped)
KDSS warning light
(P. 415)
*1
Power steering warning
light (P. 415)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(P. 415)
334
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6-1. Maintenance and care
●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 thoroughly
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.
■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.
●In certain automatic car washes, the roof antenna (if equipped) or rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle
from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the antenna or rear
spoiler.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
3726-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust
the pressure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and
adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
Put the tire valve cap back on.
■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once
a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Inspection and adjustment procedure
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4207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
4798-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 413
Downshifting ......................... 201
Intuitive parking assist .......... 225
Key reminder ........ 192, 417, 425
Open door ............................. 415
Open moon roof reminder..... 417
Seat belt reminder ................ 416
Warning lights............................ 77
ABS....................................... 414
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 415
Brake system ........................ 413
Center differential lock
indicator light ...................... 415
Charging system ................... 413
Cruise control........................ 414
Four-wheel drive
indicator light ...................... 414
KDSS .................................... 415
Low engine oil pressure ........ 413
Low fuel level ........................ 415
Low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light ...................... 415
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 413
Master warning light...... 416, 422
Multi-terrain Select
indicator light ...................... 415
Open door ............................. 415
Power steering ...................... 415
Rear differential lock
indicator light ...................... 414
Seat belt reminder light ......... 416
Slip indicator ......................... 414
SRS ...................................... 414
Tire pressure......................... 416
Unengaged “Park” ................ 415Warning messages.................. 422
Washer ..................................... 212
Checking............................... 363
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 212, 215
Washing and waxing ............... 334
Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 173
Load limits ............................ 173
Weight .................................. 458
Wheels ...................................... 374
Replacing wheels ................. 374
Size....................................... 468
Window glasses ...................... 145
Window lock switch ................ 145
Windows................................... 145
Power back window .............. 148
Power windows..................... 145
Rear window
defogger ..................... 280, 286
Washer ......................... 212, 215
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 280, 287
Windshield wipers ........... 212, 215
Intermittent wiper .................. 212
Winter driving tips ................... 268
Wireless remote control
key ............................................ 91
Locking/Unlocking .................. 96
Replacing the battery............ 379
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 349 P. 220
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 349P. 468
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 218, 460
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 6 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 6 1
Engine oil type P. 461