
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 

8
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 

9
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/
.
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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7
8
9
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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291-1. For safe use
1
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
1
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