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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 302 
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 402 
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1. . . . . . . . . . .  P. 494 
Fuel filler door*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 304 
Refueling method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 304 
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 670 
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 566 
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 689 
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 402 
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 567 
Coping with flat tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 625 
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 545 
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 545 
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 671 
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 654 
Camera*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 352 
Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Front position lights/daytime running lights*1. . . . . . . . . .  P. 292
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 299 
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Side turn signal lights (fender-mounted type or 
mirror-mounted type)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Stop/tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Downhill assist control system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 395 
License plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Back-up lights*2
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 277, 284
4
5
6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving 
(Replacing method: P. 583, Watts: P. 691)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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Instrument cluster
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Vehicles with multi-information display type B
The positions of some warning lights and indicators differ depending on 
vehicles.
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi- 
cle’s systems.
Warning lights 
*1Brake system warning  
light ( P. 610)
*1, 2Malfunction indicator  
lamp ( P. 611)
*1
(if equipped)
Charging system  
warning light ( P. 610)
*1SRS warning light  
( P. 611)
*1
(if equipped)
Low engine oil pressure  
warning light ( P. 610)
*1ABS warning light  
( P. 611) 

5367-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo- 
nents (aluminum wheels etc.) 
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases: 
• After driving near the sea coast 
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface 
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the 
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, 
iron powder or chemical substances 
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface 
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately. 
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place 
with low humidity when storing the wheels. 
■ Cleaning the exterior lights 
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.  
This may damage the surfaces of the lights. 
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights. 
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. 
■ Antenna installation and removal precautions 
● Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed. 
● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car 
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also, 
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position. 
■ When using a high pressure car wash 
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured 
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water. 
● Traction related parts 
● Steering parts 
● Suspension parts 
● Brake parts 

5437-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the 
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition  
( P. 555)
•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant  
level ( P. 553)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high 
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non- 
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant 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)
Engine oil level  
( P. 550)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P.  5 7 8 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs  
( P. 583)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi- 
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver•Wrench
Radiator, 
condenser and  
intercooler  
(if equipped) 
( P. 554)
Tire inflation  
pressure  
( P. 569)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid  
( P. 559)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win- 
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid) 

6108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning  
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights 
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then 
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle 
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) 
Indicates: 
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system 
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel 
engine)
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
(if equipped) *1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (This
warning light may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the light 
goes off.) 
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 

6208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages 
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages 
according to operation conditions  and vehicle specifications. 
■ If   is shown on the multi-information display 
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed 
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move to a level surface and check to see
if the message goes off.) 
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu- 
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. 
■ If “ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS DEPRESSED SIMULTANE- 
OUSLY”/“Accelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously” is
shown on the multi-information display 
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.  
( P. 241)  
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. 
■ If “WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW”/“Windshield washer fluid low” is 
shown on the multi-information display 
The washer fluid level is low.  
Add washer fluid. ( P.  5 5 9 ) 
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SOON”/“Oil maintenance required 
soon” is shown on the multi-information display 
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.  
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 552) 
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, 
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule. 
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”/“Oil maintenance required” is 
shown on the multi-information display 
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.  
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing 
the engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 552) 
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, 
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system. 
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule. 

6238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is 
shown 
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from 
moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be 
shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow the instruction of 
the message and shift the shift lever. 
■ If “SEE OWNER’S MANUAL”/“See owner’s manual” is shown on the 
multi-information display 
● If the following messages are shown, follow the instructions accordingly. 
• “TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMP HIGH”/“Transmission fluid temp high” 
( P. 283) 
• “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER”/“Water accumulation in 
fuel filter” ( P. 560) 
• “AdBlue LEVEL LOW FILL UP AdBlue IN 2400 km”/“AdBlue level low Fill
up AdBlue in 2400 km” ( P. 562) 
• “AdBlue LEVEL LOW NO START IN 800 km! FILL UP AdBlue”/“AdBlue 
level low No start in 800 km! Fill up AdBlue” ( P.  5 6 2 ) 
• “AdBlue EMPTY UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE FILL UP AdBlue”/ 
“AdBlue empty Unable to restart engine Fill up AdBlue” ( P. 562) 
● If “SMART ENTRY & START SYSTEM MALFUNCTION”/“Smart entry & 
start system malfunction” is shown, this may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● If “Low oil pressure Stop in a safe place” is shown, there may be a malfunc- 
tion. 
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. 
■ If “VISIT YOUR DEALER”/“Visit your dealer” is shown on the multi-infor- 
mation display 
The system or part shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. 
■ Warning buzzer 
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location 
or audio sound. 

711Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator....... 128, 130 
Emergency flashers................. 600 
Electronic key
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ........... 644
Replacing the battery ............ 575
Emergency, in case of 
If a warning buzzer  
sounds ................................ 610
If a warning light turns on ...... 610
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ........... 644
If the engine will not start ...... 642
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged .......................... 648 
If you have a flat tire.............. 625
If you lose your keys ............. 156
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls.................. 657
If you think something is  
wrong .................................. 608 
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 658
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 601 
If your vehicle needs to be  
towed .................................. 603
If your vehicle overheats ....... 654 
Engine 
“ACC” position ...................... 267
Compartment ........................ 547
Engine switch................ 266, 269 
Hood ..................................... 545 
How to start the 
engine......................... 266, 269
Identification number ............ 668
If the engine will not start ...... 642
If you run out of fuel and the 
engine stalls ....................... 657 
If your vehicle has to be  
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 601
Ignition switch 
(engine switch) ........... 266, 269
Overheating .......................... 654 
Engine coolant 
Capacity ................................ 683
Checking ............................... 553
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 402
Engine coolant  
temperature gauge ................ 134 
Engine immobilizer system ...... 95
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 550
Oil level warning light ............ 614 
Oil pressure warning light ..... 610 
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 402
Engine oil maintenance 
data ......................................... 552
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