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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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. 450)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 448)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 446)
• “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
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level ( P. 442)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 472)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
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Maintenance and care
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Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (P. 453)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 444)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 442)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 448) Battery
( P. 450)
Fuse box ( P. 472)
Electric cooling fan
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 446)
Condenser ( P. 448)
Radiator ( P. 448)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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4727-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
1
2
3
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Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
4
1
2
Ty p e AType B
Ty p e C
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4747-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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nAfter a fuse is replaced
lIf the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 475)
l If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
n If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
nTo prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
lNever use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
l Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
l Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
nBefore replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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5328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
lThere may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
l The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 168)
l There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 66)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
l The battery may be discharged. ( P. 538)
l The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
( P. 533)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( P. 165, 168), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)
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610Alphabetical index
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Flat tireVehicles with a spare tire ...... 520
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 556
Brake .................................... 557
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 556
Washer ................................. 453
Fog lights ................................. 195 Replacing light bulbs............. 478
Switch ................................... 195
Wattage ................................ 559
Front interior light ................... 402
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front seats ............................... 124
Adjustment ............................ 124
Cleaning................................ 423
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 128
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Front turn signal lights ........... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 481
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559 Fuel ........................................... 198
Capacity................................ 552
Fuel gauge........................ 77, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ... 497
Information............................ 560
Refueling .............................. 198
Type.............................. 198, 552
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel filler door ......................... 198 Refueling .............................. 198
Fuel pump shut off system..... 497
Fuses ........................................ 472
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Radiator .................................... 448
Radio
*.............................. 237, 307
Rear interior light..................... 403
Rear seat Folding down ........................ 126
Rear turn signal lights............. 186 Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 133
Outside rear view mirrors...... 135
Rear view monitor system ...... 205
Rear window defogger .... 387, 395
Refueling .................................. 198 Capacity ................................ 552
Fuel types ............................. 552
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 199
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 469
Fuses .................................... 472
Light bulbs ............................ 475
Tires ...................................... 520
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 586
Resetting the reminder light or message indicating
maintenance is required ....... 427 Seat belt reminder light .......... 500
Seat belts ................................... 28
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 424
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer.... 500
Seat belt extender .................. 30
Seat belt pretensioners........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 499
Seat heaters ............................. 417
Seats ......................................... 124 Adjustment............................ 124
Adjustment precautions ........ 125
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 57
Cleaning ............................... 423
Head restraints ..................... 128
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 192
Inside rear view mirror .......... 134
RS
*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.