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3
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Other interior features ........514
• Sun visors ......................514
• Vanity mirror ..................514
• Clock .............................515
• Power outlets .................516
• Grocery bag hooks ........518
• Coat hooks ....................519
• Armrest ..........................519
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......520
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........526
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........529
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................532
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................535
Hood ..................................537
Engine compartment..........539
Tires ...................................558
Tire inflation pressure ........561
Wheels ...............................563
Air conditioning filter ..........565
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......567
Checking and
replacing fuses ................570
Light bulbs .........................575
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 592
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 593
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 595
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 600
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................ 601
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 602
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 610
If you have a flat tire .......... 616
If the engine will not
start ................................. 633
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system) ....... 635
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 639
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 645
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 648
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 649
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 403
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1. . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Fuel filler door*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 660
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 677
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 403
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 616
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 537
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 537
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 661
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 645
Camera*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
Front position lights/daytime running lights*1. . . . . . . . . . P. 292
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Side turn signal lights (fender-mounted type or
mirror-mounted type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
Downhill assist control system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 395
License plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
Back-up lights*2
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277, 284
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7
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 575, Watts: P. 679)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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10
11
12
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14
15
16
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525
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 526
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 529
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 532
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 535
Hood .................................. 537
Engine compartment.......... 539
Tires ................................... 558
Tire inflation pressure ........ 561
Wheels ............................... 563
Air conditioning filter .......... 565
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery....... 567
Checking and
replacing fuses ................ 570
Light bulbs ......................... 575
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service 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. 546)
•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant
level ( P. 544)
• “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
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 541)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 5 7 0 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 575)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver•Wrench
Radiator,
condenser and
intercooler
(if equipped)
( P. 545)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 561)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 550)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 679)
■Front
Vehicles with halogen headlights
*: If equipped
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a
danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that
replacement is carried out by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Front position light/daytime run-
ning light*
Headlight
Halogen front fog light*
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Maintenance and care
■Headlight high/low beams (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Unplug the connector and
remove the rubber cover.
Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts
of the mounting hole.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Replacing light bulbs
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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
● Headlight low beams (vehicles with LED headlights)
● Front position lights/daytime running lights (vehicles with LED
headlights)
● Side turn signal lights
● LED front fog lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight (if equipped)
■When installing the rubber cover of the headlight (vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.
■ LED lights
The headlight low beams (vehicles with LED headlights), front position lights/
daytime running lights (vehicles with LED headlights), side turn signal lights
(mirror mounted type), LED front fo g lights (if equipped) and high mounted
stoplight (if equipped) consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn
out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for more information in the follow-
ing situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.