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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........242
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........247
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................250
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................253
Hood ..................................256
Positioning a floor jack .......258
Engine compartment..........260
Tires ...................................271
Replacing the tire ...............274
Tire inflation pressure ........282
Wheels ...............................284
Air conditioning filter ..........286
Electronic key battery ........289
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................292
Light bulbs .........................298
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 316
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency ................. 317
7-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 319
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 325
Fuel pump shut off
system............................. 326
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 327
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 332
If you have a flat tire .......... 336
If the engine will not
start ................................. 354
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 356
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 359
If your vehicle overheats ... 363
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 367
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

11Pictorial index
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Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 363
Camera*
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Tail light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 201
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 298, Watts: P. 377)
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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Driving
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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 336)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil and transaxle fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Driving
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WARNING
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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6Maintenance and care
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 242
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 247
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 250
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 253
Hood .................................. 256
Positioning a floor jack ....... 258
Engine compartment.......... 260
Tires ................................... 271
Replacing the tire ............... 274
Tire inflation pressure ........ 282
Wheels ............................... 284
Air conditioning filter .......... 286
Electronic key battery ........ 289
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 292
Light bulbs ......................... 298

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Maintenance and care
■Where to go for the maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that all repairs and service operations be carried out by authorized
Toyota retailers or Toyota authorized repairers, or any reliable repairers. For
repairs and services covered by your warranty, please visit an authorized
Toyota retailer or repairer, who will use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any
difficulties you may encounter. There can also be advantages in utilizing
authorized Toyota retailers or repairers for non-warranty repairs and services,
as members of the Toyota network will be able to expertly assist you with any
difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota retailer or Toyota authoriz ed repairer, or any reliable repairer will
perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and eco-
nomically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
■ Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
● Engine misfire, stumbling or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning system after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal,
pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as pos-
sible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

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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. 267)
•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine/inter-
cooler coolant
level ( P. 264)
• “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. 261)
• Engine oil (P. 373)
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 292)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 298)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver•Wrench
Radiator, condenser
and intercooler
( P. 266)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 282)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 270)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and help
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is carried
out approximately every 10000 km
(6000 miles).
■ When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
● The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
● You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage
● A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it
has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■ Low profile tires
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance
will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires.
Be sure to use snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a
speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.
■ If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
Tire rotation
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