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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
●Vehicles with the multi-information display (with monochrome dis-
play): The high engine coolant temperature warning light ( →P. 617)
comes on or a loss of engine powe r is experienced. (For example,
the vehicle speed does not increase.)
Vehicles with the multi-informat ion display (with color display):
• The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 8 6 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
• The warning message indicating overheat is shown on the multi-
information display. ( →P. 630)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down su fficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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When trouble arises
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the
fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air condition-
ing system on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing
temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle in spected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additive.

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9-1. Specifications
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark
is added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you
should use.
Cooling system
Capacity7.2 qt. (6.8 L, 6.0 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-basednon-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SK16HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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Vehicle specifications
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
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Cargo capacity ......................... 670
Cargo hooks............................. 508
Catch protection function ....... 157
CD player .......................... 338, 410
Chains....................................... 315
Child restraint system ............... 57Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation ....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats, definition ............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 69
Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 124
Battery precautions ....... 563, 663
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 587
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 499 Child-protectors ...................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 536, 539
Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
Clock......................................... 399
Coat hooks ............................... 521
Compass .................................. 530
Condenser................................ 560
Console box ............................. 505
Coolant ..................................... 558 Capacity................................ 674
Checking............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 315
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 664
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 272
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 260
Warning message................. 631
Cup holders ............................. 506
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 695
Daytime running light system.................................... 214
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 486, 493
Rear window ................. 486, 493
Windshield ............................ 485
Differential................................ 675
Dimension ................................ 670
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
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Emergency flashers ................ 604
Engine“ACC” position ...................... 196
Accessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 554
Engine switch................ 196, 198
Hood ..................................... 551
How to start the engine......................... 196, 198
Identification number ............ 672
If the engine will not start ...... 655
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 196, 198
Overheating .......................... 664
Engine coolant ......................... 558 Capacity ................................ 674
Checking ............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Engine immobilizer system ...... 73
Engine oil ................................. 555
Capacity ................................ 673
Checking ............................... 555
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 196, 198
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 501 Entune Audio ........................... 391
AUX Port/USB port ............... 394
Basic Audio Operations ........ 395
CD player.............................. 410
iPod ...................................... 417
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 440
Radio .................................... 408
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 393
USB memory ........................ 422
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 442
Using the AUX port ............... 427
Entune Audio Plus
*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 298
Function ................................ 298
Warning light......................... 616
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 642
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 675
Brake .................................... 676
Washer ................................. 564
Fog lights ................................. 220
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 678
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 616
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