TABLE OF CONTENTS6
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 473
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 476
General maintenance ........ 478
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 481
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 482
Hood.................................. 484
Engine compartment ......... 485
Tires .................................. 495
Tire inflation pressure........ 507
Wheels .............................. 510
Air conditioning filter .......... 513
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 516
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 518
Light bulbs ......................... 521 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 538
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 539
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 540
If you think something is wrong............................... 545
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 546
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 547
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 555
If you have a flat tire .......... 565
If the engine will not start ................................. 580
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 582
If your vehicle overheats.... 585
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 588
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
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For your infor mation
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equi pment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the t ime of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you ma y hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunctio n.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for T oyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their per formance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle afte r turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota
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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense P (if equipped)
● Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
● Cruise control system (if equipped)
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary meas ures or spe-
cial instructions regarding instal lation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. These computers do not record conver sations or
sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certai n situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Toyota
without notification to you.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party exc ept:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of l aw or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by
Toyota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings
15Pictorial index
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 607
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 565
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 602
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 521, Watts: P. 609)
*1: If equipped on CrewMax models
*2: If equipped
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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291-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an acc ident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different mo del year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.
751-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhale.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle a nd may lead
to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Double Cab and CrewMax models: Keep the back window closed.
● Double Cab and CrewMax models: If you smell exhaust gases in th e vehi-
cle even when the back window is closed, open the windows and h ave the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
● Toyota does not recommend occupying the rear cargo area when it is fitted
with a slide-in camper, camper shell or other type cover while the engine is
running. This caution applies to both driving and stopped or pa rked situa-
tions with the engine running. Particular care should be taken to prevent
exhaust gases from entering camper bodies, trailers or other enclosures
on or around your vehicle. If exhaust fumes are detected, open all win-
dows and thoroughly ventilate the area.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an o pen space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior .
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
922. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” positionto indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a m alfunction
in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the lights do n ot turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: If equipped
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
*4
Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
( P. 558)
*4
Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warn-
ing light ( P. 559, 562)
*4
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 558)
*4, 5
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 562)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 204)*1
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 205)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 206)*1
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 205)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 206)*6, 9
Cruise control indicator
(P. 261, 266)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 208)
*6
Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 261, 266)
*9Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 2 1 1 )*6, 9
(Green)
LDA indicator ( P. 247)
932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” positionto indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a m alfunction
in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the lights do n ot turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating. Front fog light indicator
(
P. 216)
*1
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 302)
*1, 5
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF”
indicators ( P. 50)
*9
“RCTA” indicator
(P. 286)
Security indicator
( P. 76, 85)
*6, 9
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 252)
*1“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 299, 302)
*1, 2Slip indicator
( P. 302)*1, 8, 9
PCS warning light
(P. 235)
*1VSC off indicator
(P. 299, 302)
(4WD models)
“4HI” indicator ( P. 296)
“TOW HAUL” indicator
( P. 200)
(4WD models)
“4LO” indicator ( P. 296)
*9“BSM” indicator
(P. 286)*6
(Green)
Trailer connection
indicator ( P. 308)
*3, 4, 9
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicator
(P. 286)
*6, 7
Low outside temperature
indicator