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5817-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicles with LED headlights
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side
where the bulb to be
replaced is located.
Remove the screws and
clips.
Removing the clip
Installing the clip
1
1
2
Ty pe AType B
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5837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Halogen front fog lights (if equipped)
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side
where the bulb to be
replaced is located.
Remove the screws and
clips.
Removing the clip
Installing the clip
1
1
2
Ty pe AType B
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5948-1. Essential information
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WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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5978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing hooks. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 80 km (50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system).
Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
Before towing the vehicle, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) once, and then start the engine.
4WD models: Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2.
( P. 363)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted (automatic transmission):
P. 2 8 2
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
1
2
3
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5988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, cables or chains. The towing hooks,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Pre Runner (2WD models): Be sure to
transport the vehicle with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged or an accident may
occur due to a change in direction of the
vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged, and
the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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5998-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed (vehicles without smart entry & start
system) or the engine switch is turned to off (vehicles with smart entry &
start system). The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold
the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ When towing a vehicle equipped with the Stop & Start system (if
equipped)
When it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all four wheels contacting the
ground, perform the following procedure before towing the vehicle to protect
the system.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry
& start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system) once, and
then start the engine. If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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16 inch tires
17 inch tires (type A)
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Tire size205R16C 8PR 110/108S
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
(unladen)
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
(full load)
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)340 (3.4, 49)
Wheel size16 6J
Wheel nut torque105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)
Tire size 225/70R17C 108/106S
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
(unladen)
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
(full load)
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)300 (3.0, 44)
Wheel size17 6J
Wheel nut torque 105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)
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693What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 266)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 6 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 268)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 639)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 269)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 6 9 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 185)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 274)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 636)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 639)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: P. 282
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 282
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission)