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Maintenance and care
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level P. 447)
Gasoline engine
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding oil)
Diesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil
5W-30 Premium Fuel Economy for
1WW/2WW engines”
Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional,
for usage of any other approved
engine oil of matching quality.
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 485)• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Radiator, condenser and
intercooler ( P. 454)
Tire inflation pressure
( P. 473)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 459)• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)

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■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing,
or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
The oil maintenance interval is variable and depending on the vehicle usage
condition.
■ After changing the engine oil (diesel engine only)
The engine oil maintenance should be reset. Perform the following proce-
dures:
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system) and
then switch the display to the trip meter A. ( P. 224)
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or “ENGINE START STOP” switch off
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Continue to press and hold the button until the meter displays
“00000”, and then the system reset will be completed.
While pressing the display change button
( P. 224), turn the engine switch to the
“ON” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start
system) and the message shown in the
illustration will appear on the display.

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 526
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 527
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 534
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) ............ 535
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 536
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 545
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
spare tire) ....................... 560
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit).... 577
If the engine will not
start................................. 594
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” (vehicles
with a Multidrive)............. 597
If you lose your keys ......... 598
If you cannot operate
the back door opener...... 599
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 600
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 603
If your vehicle overheats ... 607
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 611
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency ................. 613

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional or commercial towing service before tow-
ing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, such as or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or a flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front
Release the parking brake.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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Using a flatbed truck
If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 80 km (50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Front

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Emergency towing procedure
Take out the towing eyelet. ( P. 560, 578)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.

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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle
being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle
being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to “N” and release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: When the shift lever cannot be
shifted. P. 597)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 560, 578)