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features
Other interior features ....... 380
• Sun visors ..................... 380
• Vanity mirrors................ 380
• Clock ............................. 381
• Power outlet .................. 381
• Armrest ......................... 382
• Coat hooks.................... 382
• Assist grips ................... 383
• Panoramic roof shades .......................... 384
Garage door opener .......... 386 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 394
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 398
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 401
General maintenance ........ 403
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 406
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 407
Hood .................................. 409
Positioning a floor jack....... 411
Engine compartment ......... 413
12-volt battery .................... 427
Tires................................... 431
Tire inflation pressure ........ 440
Wheels............................... 443
Air conditioning filter .......... 445
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 447
Electronic key battery ........ 449
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 451
Light bulbs ......................... 454
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 394
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 398
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 401
General maintenance........ 403
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 406
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 407
Hood ................................. 409
Positioning a floor jack ...... 411
Engine compartment ......... 413
12-volt battery ................... 427
Tires .................................. 431
Tire inflation pressure ....... 440
Wheels .............................. 443
Air conditioning filter.......... 445
Wiper rubber replacement .................... 447
Electronic key battery........ 449
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 451
Light bulbs......................... 454
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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
12-volt battery
condition
(P. 427)• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(P. 422)
• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1704
or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
(P. 419)
• “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
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(P. 415)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 451)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 454)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 421)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 440)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 425)• 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
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout tool.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Engine compartmentLeft side instrument panel
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Remove the lid.
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Maintenance and care
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 454)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over-
load, nongenuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-
able.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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Flat tire...................................... 506
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidBrake .................................... 542
Transmission ........................ 542
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 544
Footwell lights ......................... 368
Front doors .............................. 114
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 544
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 480
Front seats ............................... 131 Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 398
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 138
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs............. 460
Wattage ................................ 544
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Turn signal lever ................... 180
Wattage ................................ 544 Fuel
Capacity................................ 538
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Gas station information......... 604
Information............................ 545
Refueling .............................. 195
Type...................................... 538
Warning light......................... 480
Fuel filler door ......................... 195
Fuses ........................................ 451
Gas station information .......... 604
Garage door opener ................ 386
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 372
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 319
Head restraints ........................ 138
Headlights ................................ 182 Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 184
Automatic High Beam system ................................ 185
Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs................... 456, 457, 466
Wattage ................................ 544
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 360
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 362
Seat heaters ......................... 367
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control) ................................... 227
Radiator .................................... 421
Radio......................................... 287
Rear seat .................................. 135
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 182
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Turn signal lever ................... 180
Wattage ................................ 544
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Rear view monitor system ...... 241
Rear window defogger ............ 362
Rear window wiper .................. 194
Refueling .................................. 195 Capacity ................................ 538
Fuel types ............................. 538
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 196
Regenerative braking ................ 76
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 449
Fuses .................................... 451
Light bulbs ............................ 454
Tires ...................................... 506
Road accident cautions ............ 81 Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 36
Child restraint system installation ............................ 66
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 399
Comfort guide ......................... 35
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer.... 480
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 570
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 479
Seat heaters ............................. 367
Seating capacity ...................... 165
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