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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster light control
The brightness of the instrument cluster lights, for when the head-
light switch is on, can be adjusted 5 brightness levels.
Press the display change button.
The button is pressed several times and the brightness control
screen appears.
When the button is pushed for more than 1 second, each second
the screen brightness changes. When the button is released, the
suitable brightness is selected.
The illumination level will be set automatically 10 seconds after the
switch was last pressed.
Pressing the display change button before the 10 seconds have
passed will also set the illumination level.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (Red) flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled com-
pletely. ( P. 607)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 455)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level
( P. 452)
Gasoline engine
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy. “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Diesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life
Coolant 1WW/2WW” or equivalent.
“Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life
Coolant 1WW/2WW” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water.
Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional,
for usage of any other approved
engine coolant of matching quality.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
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WARNING
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
● Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Be sure the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is off.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the elec-
tric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 454)
● Diesel engine only: After the temperature in the engine compartment has
become high, the electric cooling fan may operate even after the engine
has been stopped.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
■ If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
■ If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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Engine compar tment
Gasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 459)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 452)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 447)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 449)
Fuse box (P. 485)
Battery ( P. 455)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P. 454)
Radiator ( P. 454)

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Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank ( P. 459)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 452)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 449)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 447)
Fuel filter (P. 460)
Fuse box ( P. 485)
Battery ( P. 455)
Condenser ( P. 454)
Electric cooling fans
Intercooler ( P. 454)
Radiator ( P. 454)

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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Gasoline engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
Diesel engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.

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■ If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, reservoir cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
■ Coolant selection
Gasoline engine
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life C oolant” or similar high quality ethyl-
ene glycol based non-silicate, non-am ine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Enabled: -35 C [-31F])
Diesel engine
Only use “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” or
equivalent.
“Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Enabled: -35 C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
WARNING
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine misfire, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor