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Hood
With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the
hood.
Insert your hand into the hood
opening, slide the latch lever to
the right, and lift up the hood.
Grasp the support rod in the
padded area and secure it in
the support rod hole indicated
by the arrow to hold the hood
open.
Opening the Hood
Release handle
1
Lever
2
Pad
ClipClip
3
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Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in
place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been
removed.
Lift the hood, grasp the padded
area on the support rod, and
secure the support rod in the
clip. Verify that the support rod
is secured in the clip before
closing the hood.
Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 7.9 in. (200 mm) above
its closed position and then let it drop.
Closing the Hood
1
Clip
ClipClip
2
WARNING
■ Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly
open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver’s vision which could
result in a serious accident.
NOTICE
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
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Engine Compartment Overview
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil-filler cap
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
BatteryFuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reser-
voir1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Engine Oil
Changing the engine oil should be performed by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to Introduction (→P. 412) for owner’s responsibility in protecting
your investment.
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota Gen-
uine Motor Oil 0W-20 is required to achieve optimum fuel economy.
For maintenance service, Toyota recommends Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil or equivalent.
Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certified
For Gasoline Engines” by the
American Petroleum Institute
(API).
Oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine
and emission system protection
standards and fuel economy
requirements of the International
Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC),
comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
Recommended Oil
(ILSAC)
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After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as your Toyota
dealer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the
recorded value. If the value recorded by the computer is not initialized,
the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it may turn on earlier than
normal.
● This procedure is intended for vehicles with the engine oil flexible mainte-
nance setting selected.
● The initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value can be per-
formed using the following procedure:
Switch the ignition OFF.
Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset Procedure
Switch the ignition ON with the selec-
tor pressed, and press and hold the
selector for about 5 seconds until the
master warning light flashes.
After the master warning light
flashes for several seconds, the ini-
tialization is completed.
1
2
3
Selector
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Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil
pan.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it
clean, and reinsert it fully.Full
OK
Low
Pull it out again and examine the leve l. The level is normal if it is
between Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full.
Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before
reinserting the dipstick.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
NOTICE
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.
5
6
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Engine Coolant
Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant res-
ervoir at least once a year—at t he beginning of the winter season—
and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing.
Inspect the condition and connecti ons of all cooling system and
heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L
marks on the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cool.
Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to pro-
vide freezing and corrosion protecti on and to bring the level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant reserv oir tank cap after adding coolant.
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently,
consult your Toyota dealer.
Changing the coolant should be done by your Toyota dealer.
Inspecting Coolant Level
1
2
3
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WARNING
■Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT
ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully
inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
■ Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition to off and
make sure the fan is not running befo re attempting to work near the
cooling fan
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
■ Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot
When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.