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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
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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”.
2154-5. Using the driving support systems
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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.
2184-6. Driving tips
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WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
● Do not use tires of noticeably different wear level.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
NOTICE
■ Using the tire chains
Use only chains that are of the correct size for your tires so as not to dam-
age the vehicle body or suspension.
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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
2536-3. 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. 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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Maintenance and care
Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “ ”
mark, etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a
tire.
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
● Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
● Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
● Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
● Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
NOTICE
■ Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the
cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may cause
damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body.
■ Low profile tires
Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the tire wheel
when sustaining impact from the road surface. Therefore, pay attention to
the following:
● Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated, they
may be damaged more severely.
● Avoid potholes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Failure
to do so may lead to severe tire and wheel damage.
■ If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.