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7
Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service 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. 561)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(→ P. 560)• 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. 558)
• “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 coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 555)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 588)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 591)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser
(→P. 560)⎯
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( →P. 577)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 564)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Engine compartment
Fuse box (→P. 588)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 558)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 556)
Battery (→ P. 561)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 560) Radiator (
→P. 560)
Condenser ( →P. 560)
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 555)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 564)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Checking and replacing fuses
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover or instrument panel.
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
Engine compartment type AEngine compartment type B
Push the tabs in and lift the cover
off. Push the tabs in and lift the cover
off.
Under the instrument panelBehind the instrument panel
Remove the cover. Remove the instrument panel.
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Maintenance and care
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
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.
Type C and D:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
3
4
1
2
Ty p e AType B
Ty p e CType D
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( →P. 591)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To 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.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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When trouble arises
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 196, 198)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 73)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 660)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 656)
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( →P. 196, 198), 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 smart key
system).
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9-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
(if equipped)• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 123
Moon roof (If equipped)
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 162
Maintenance required
reminder light
(U.S.A. only)• After the mainte-
nance is performedP. 543
Tire pressure warning
system (If equipped)• When changing the
tire sizeP. 5 6 8
Toyota parking assist
monitor (if equipped)
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuseRefer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
Panoramic view
monitor (if equipped)
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Front seats ............................... 139Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 539
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 499
Seat position memory ........... 144
Front side marker lights.......... 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 678
Front turn signal lights ........... 210 Replacing light bulbs............. 593
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 678
Fuel ........................................... 672
Capacity ................................ 672
Fuel gauge .............................. 85
Fuel pump shut off system ......... ....................... 614
Information ............................ 679
Refueling............................... 228
Type ...................................... 672
Warning light/ message ..................... 617, 635
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 98
Fuel filler door.......................... 228 Refueling............................... 228
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 614
Fuses ........................................ 588
Gas station information .......... 740
Garage door opener ................ 523
Gauges ....................................... 85
Glove box ................................. 505
Grocery bag hooks .................. 508 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....... 381, 442
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 146
Headlights ................................ 212 Automatic High Beam ........... 216
Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 592
Wattage ................................ 678
Heated steering wheel ............ 499
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 490
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 484
Heated steering wheel .......... 500
Seat heaters ......................... 500
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 486, 493
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 601
Hill-start assist control ........... 297
Hood ......................................... 551
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 508
Coat hooks ........................... 521
Grocery bag hooks ............... 508
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 149
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.