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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...........606
Fuel information .................626
9-2. Customization Customizable features .......629
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................638
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .....................640
Alphabetical index ......................644
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” for infor-
mation regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system• Audio/video system
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels,
Belgium www.toyota-europe.com
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Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(→ P. 463)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant
level ( →P. 461)
XGasoline engine
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high qual-
ity ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate c oolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
XDiesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/ 2WW” or equivalent. “Toyota Genuine Premium Long
Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” concentrated product
always needs to be mixed as 50% coolant and 50%
deionized 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 coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 456)
XGasoline engine
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
XDiesel 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. 496)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
XGasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 466)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 461)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 458)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 456) Battery (
→P. 463)
Fuse box ( →P. 496)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( →P. 463)
Radiator ( →P. 463)1
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XDiesel engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 466)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 461)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 458)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 456)
Fuel filter ( →P. 467) Fuse box (
→P. 496)
Battery ( →P. 463)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 463)
Intercooler ( →P. 463)
Radiator ( →P. 463)1
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking 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.
Hold a rag under the end and 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
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
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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XFlat dipstickXNon-flat dipstick type A
XNon-flat dipstick type B
Measuring side
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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 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 filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
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
Engine oil selection →P. 612
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)
Gasoline
engine 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel
engine 1.3 L (1.4 qt., 1.1 Imp.qt.)
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WARNING
■ Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota deal er or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■ To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
■ Engine oil (diesel engine)
Using engine oil other than “Toyota G enuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel
Economy for 1WW/2WW engines” or any of the approved engine oils may
damage the engine.
If “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel Economy for 1WW/2WW
engines” or any of the approved engine oils are not available at the time, up
to 1 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) of ACEA C3 can be used to refill. Only viscosity
grades 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W- 40, 5W-40 are permitted. (→P. 616)
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