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2336-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmis-
sion “Park” mecha-
nism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearancefrom the floor? ( →P. 344)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? (→P. 344)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Clutch pedal
• Does the clutch pedal move smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have appropriate clearancefrom the floor?
• Does the clutch pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( →P. 343)
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake ison, is the vehicle securely stopped?
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2406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ When opening the hood
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to
bend.
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2816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
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Front fog lights (if equipped) Remove the screws.
Remove the grommet.
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2836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Turn and secure the bulb.
Install the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the front fog light, on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
When installing the fender liner, install by starting and the
directions reversed.
■Front side marker lightsTurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
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2866-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn and secure the bulb
base.Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
Rear turn signal light
Install the cover.
■License plate light Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and ply off the cover as shown
in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the screwdriver with a
tape.
Remove the light bulb.
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2876-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Install the new bulb.
Install the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into one of the holes,
push the screwdriver until click-
ing sound is heard. Repeat for
the other hole.
Make sure that the cover is
secured by pressing on the
entire cover.
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2896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■When installing the rubber cover of the headlight
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.
■ LED Lights
The high mounted stoplight and daytime running lights (LED type) consists of
a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toy-
ota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the
following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
→P. 276 Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.
WARNING
■
Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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2977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, only the front towing
eyelets may be used.
Take out the towing eyelet. ( →P. 313)
Remove the eyelet cover by
turning.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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