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4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself  ser vice 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. 492)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level 
( P. 490)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant 
level ( P. 488)
• “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
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“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. 486)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses 
( P. 518)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs 
( P. 521)
• Bulb  with  same  number  and  wattage  rating  as  origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering 
fluid level
 
(
P. 491)
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and 
condenser 
(
P. 490)
Tire inflation 
pressure 
(  P. 507)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P. 494)• Water  or  washer  fluid  containing  antifreeze  (for  win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid) 
     
        
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4927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type  and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turni ng it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Check the battery as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make  sure  that  the  battery  terminals  are  not  corroded  and  that
there are no loose  connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
WARNING
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for  leaks or
damage.
Battery
1
2
3
4
5
1
2 
     
        
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8
When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points  higher or lower than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge cont inually points lower than normal
● Automatic  transmission  fluid  temperature  warning  message  is  dis -
played
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises  related to the engine
● Engine misses, stumbli ng or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss  of  brake  effectiveness,  spongy  feeling,  pedal  almost  touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly  needs  adjustment  or  repair.  Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms 
     
        
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8
When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  a warning light turns on or a war ning 
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes  on  or  flashes.  If  a  light  comes  on  or  flashes,  but  then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system.  However,  if  this  continues  to  occur,  have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately. 
     
        
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5578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  intuitive  parking
assistThe malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates  that  one  or  more  of  the  doors  or  the
hood is not fully closed
The  system  also  indicates  which  doors  are  not
fully closed.
If  the  vehicle  reaches  a  speed  of  3  mph
(5 km/h),    flashes  and  a  buzzer
sounds  to  indicate  that  the  door(s)  are  not
yet fully closed.
 Make  sure  that  all  the  doors  and  the  hood
are closed.
Indicates  that  the  automatic  transmission  fluid
temperature is to high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the light goes off. 
If the light goes off, you may start the vehi-
cle  again.  If  the  light  does  not  go  off,  con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged
If  the  vehicle  reaches  a  speed  of  3  mph
(5 km/h),    flashes  and  a  buzzer
sounds  to  indicate  that  the  parking  brake  is
still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Parking Assist 
Malfunction
Blind Spot Monitor  Malfunction 
Visit Your Dealer
High Transmission  Fluid Temp 
See Owner’s Manual
Release 
Parking Brake
(U.S.A) (Canada) 
     
        
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5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trans mission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator p edal more
than necessary.
● If  the  vehicle  remains  stuck  even  after  these  procedures  are  pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is  displayed  while  attempting  to  free  a  stuck  vehicle,  immediat ely  remove
your  foot  from  the  accelerator  pedal  and  wait  until  the  warning   message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged. 
( P. 555) 
     
        
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6069-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid 
capac-
ity
*
1UR-FE engine
2WD models
11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
3UR-FE
and 
3UR-FBE
enginesVehicles  without
towing package 11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles  with
towing package12.3 qt. (11.6 L, 10.2 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using  transmission  fluid  other  than  “Toyota  Genuine ATF  WS”  may  cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission .
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota  Genuine  Transfer  Gear  oil  LF  or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 
     
        
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6079-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking  brake  pedal  travel  when  depressed  with  a  force  of  67.1  lbf  (300 N, 30.6 kgf).
Ty p e  A
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1   6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*26 — 9 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP255/70R18 112T
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended  cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tires: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18   8J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)