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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 550
Fuel information ................ 560
Tire information ................. 563
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 576
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 583
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 586
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 587
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 589 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 600
Alphabetical index ...................... 606
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MAN-
UAL” for information regarding the navigation system or Entune
Audio Plus.

732. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
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(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 498)*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 499)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 498)*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 499)
*1, 2Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 498)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 499)
*1, 2
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 498)*2, 4
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator
light (P. 500)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 499)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 499)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 499)*2, 3
(Yellow)
Smart key system indi-
cator light ( P. 499)
*1, 2High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 498)*2Open door warning light
(P. 500)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 499)Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 500)

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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem
you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the battery fluid level and
connections. ( P. 450)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct
level? (P. 448)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct
level? (P. 446)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?
(P. 442)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser
The radiator and condenser should
be free from foreign objects.
(P. 448)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 453)

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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)
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
nChecking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert
the non-flat dipstick fully with
its protruding areas ( in
the illustration) pointing
towards the engine.
Engine oil
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Maintenance and care
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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
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4447-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 553
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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