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Automatic air conditioning system
This illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. Some button positions
differ for right-hand drive vehicles.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Turn clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Press to turn the fan off.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
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Interior features
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■Changing the air flow mode
Press to change the air
outlets.
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool) to adjust
the temperature.
Press .
The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and off
each time is pressed.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
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The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00
●The clock is displayed when:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
● When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals:
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Clock
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the sand and dust from around the oil filler cap.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing
(models for model code destination W*), or when driving while accelerating
or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 11 )
Engine oil selectionP. 661
Oil quantity (Low Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Turn the drain plug counter-
clockwise about 2 to 2 1/2
turns.
Loosening more than this will
cause water oozing from around
the drain plug.
For EURO VI models*3: Align
tabs of the bracket and the
installing groove, and install the
fuel filter to the bracket as
shown in the illustration.
Operate the priming pump until
fuel begins to run out.
For EURO VI models*3: Remove the fuel filter from the bracket
again.
After draining, tighten the drain plug by hand.
For EURO VI models*3: Install the fuel filter to the bracket again.
*1: Models for model code destination Blank*2
*2: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 1 )
*3: EURO VI is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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■Headlight high beams (vehicles with LED headlights)
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
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Install the connector
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight high beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
■Front position lights/daytime running lights (if equipped)
(vehicles with halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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running lights
Vehicles with daytime running
lights
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running lights
Vehicles with daytime running
lights
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■Front turn signal lights
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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