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■Adding distilled water
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the “UPPER LEVEL” line cannot be seen, check the fluid level by
looking directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close securely.
Low O.K.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
STEP 1 
STEP 2 
STEP 3  
     
        
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Washer fluidIf the washer fluid level is at
“LOW”, add washer fluid.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
■ When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.
■Using the gauge
The washer fluid level can be checked by
observing the position of the level on the
liquid-covered holes in the gauge. 
If the level falls below the second hole
from the bottom (the “LOW” position),
refill the washer fluid.
CTH43AS134
Current
fluid level 
     
        
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5
When trouble arises
317
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a  possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
 (U.S.A.)
 (Canada) Brake system warning light
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not 
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully 
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Calmly perform the following actions  if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or  flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. 
     
        
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342 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
the engine switch to the “ON”  position, then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have th e vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP 3 
STEP 4  
     
        
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361
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please con-
tact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Battery
Specific gravity reading at 
 68 °F (20 °C): 1.250
⎯ 1.290 Fully charged
1.160 ⎯ 1.200 Half charged
1.060 ⎯ 1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge 15 A  max. 
5 A  max.
Oil capacity (Refer-
ence)
1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity* • Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
• Other LSD gear oil that meets API GL-5 and 
SAE 75W-85
NOTICE
■ Differential gear oil
Using a differential gear oil other than “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LX” may cause occurrences of rattling noises and vibrations while idling and
poor fuel consumption.
Never use different brands together. 
     
        
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424 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersElectric power steering .......... 318
Seat belt reminder ................. 320
Warning lights Automatic headlight 
leveling system .... ............... 318
Automatic transmission  fluid temperature 
warning light........................ 320
Anti-lock brake  system ................................ 318
Brake assist system .............. 318
Brake system ........................ 317
Charging system .... ............... 317
Cruise control  indicator light....................... 318
Electric power steering 
system warning light ........... 318
Electronic engine control  system ................................ 318
Engine oil pressure ............... 317
Low fuel level ........................ 320
Low tire pressure................... 320 Malfunction indicator 
lamp .................................... 318
Open door ............................. 320
Pretensioners ........................ 318
Seat belt reminder  light ..................................... 320
Slip indicator light .................. 318
SRS airbags .......................... 318
Tire pressure warning  system ................................ 320
Washer
Checking ............................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 200
Switch ................................... 176
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 195
Load limits ............................. 199
Weight ................................... 354
Wheels ...................................... 281
Window glasses  ........................ 54
Window lock switch................... 54
Windows Power windows ....................... 54
Rear window defogger .......... 215
Washer.................................. 176
Windshield wipers ................... 176
Winter driving tips ................... 200
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................... 24
Replacing the battery ............ 287
Wireless remote control key.... 24W 
     
        
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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 318
or
P.  3 1 7P. 318
P.  3 1 7P. 318
P.  3 1 7P. 320
P. 320
or
P.  3 1 8P. 320
P.  3 1 8P. 320
P. 320
or
P.  3 1 8P. 320
P.  3 1 8
*: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning 
lightSlip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator 
light
*
Low engine oil pressure 
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator 
lampLow fuel level warning 
light
Driver’s seat belt 
reminder light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning 
light
Automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning light
Electric power steering 
warning light