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Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 132 
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 132 
Adjusting the instrument panel light*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 132 
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 124
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 602 
Multi-information display*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 137, 141 
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 610 
Parking brake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 291 
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 291 
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 404 
Warning light/buzzer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 602 
Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/ 
daytime running lights*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 299 
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 302 
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 302 
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 550
Warning messages*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 610 
Hood lock release lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 537 
Fuel filler door opener*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 306
Manual air conditioning system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 484 
Automatic air conditioning system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 492 
Audio system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 408 
AUX port/USB port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 413
Multimedia system*1, 2
Rear view monitor system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 352 
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 515
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 132 
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 132 
Adjusting the instrument panel light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 132 
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 124
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 602 
Multi-information display  . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 137, 141 
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 610 
Parking brake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 291 
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 291 
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 404 
Warning light/buzzer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 602 
Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/ 
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 299 
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 302 
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 302 
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 550
Warning messages*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 610 
Hood lock release lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 537 
Fuel filler door opener*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 306
Manual air conditioning system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 484 
Automatic air conditioning system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 492 
Audio system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 408 
AUX port/USB port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 413
Multimedia system*1, 2
Rear view monitor system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 352 
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 515
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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Driving
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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically 
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts. 
If the headlights are on, the 
headlight cleaners will operate
once. 
And then, the headlight cleaners 
will operate every five times you
pull the lever. (if equipped)
■ The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when 
The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start 
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays 
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the 
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid 
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes 
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This 
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry 
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield. 
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty 
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over- 
heat. 
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked 
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera- 
tures. 
• Engine oil 
• Engine coolant 
• Washer fluid 
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery. 
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match 
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. 
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away 
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. 
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, 
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield. 
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu- 
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the 
tires or on the brakes. 
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before 
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man- 
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle 

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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
Engine compartment
Gasoline engine
Engine coolant reservoir  
( P. 544) 
Engine oil level dipstick  
 ( P. 541) 
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 542) 
Fuse box ( P. 570) 
Battery  ( P. 546) 
Washer fluid tank  ( P. 550) 
Condenser  ( P. 545) 
Radiator  ( P. 545)
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Diesel engine
Battery (if equipped) 
 ( P. 546) 
Engine coolant reservoir  
( P. 544) 
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 542) 
Engine oil level dipstick  
 ( P. 541) 
AdBlue™ tank cap  
(if equipped) ( P. 553) 
Fuel filter ( P. 551, 648) 
Fuse box ( P. 570) 
Battery  ( P. 546) 
Washer fluid tank  ( P. 550) 
Intercooler ( P. 545) 
Radiator ( P. 545) 
Condenser (if equipped) 
 ( P. 545)
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5507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Add washer fluid in the following 
situations: 
● A washer does not work. 
● The warning message appears 
on the multi-information display
(if equipped).
NOTICE
■ When recharging the battery 
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all 
accessories are turned off. 
■ When adding distilled water (vehicles with maintenance type battery) 
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled duri ng battery recharging may cause corro- 
sion.
Washer fluid
WARNING
■ When adding washer fluid 
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid 
contains alcohol and may catch fi re if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid  
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid. 
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces as well as 
damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying. 
■ Diluting washer fluid 
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.  
Refer to the freezing temperatures list ed on the label of the washer fluid bot- 
tle.