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Press a programmed HomeLink® button to operate a garage
door.
Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink
® button, after the
garage door operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the
establishment of 2-way commu nication with the garage door
opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle wi ll
flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener mot or
will blink twice, indicating that 2- way communication is enabled.
■Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button
When the following procedure is performed, buttons which alread y
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:
With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink
® button.
When the HomeLink
® indicator starts flashing orange, continue
to hold the HomeLink® button and perform “Programming the
HomeLink®” (it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink® indicator
to start flashing).
Press the appropriate HomeLink
® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light should turn on.
Operating the HomeLink®
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3
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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from continuously lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
® memory.
■ Codes stored in the HomeLink® memory
● The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable i s discon-
nected.
● If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeL ink
® button
that already has a code registered to it, the already registere d code will not
be erased.
■ Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
● The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink
®.
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three codes)
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 378
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 381
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 384
General maintenance........ 386
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 389
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 390
Hood ................................. 393
Engine compartment ......... 394
Tires .................................. 405
Tire inflation pressure ....... 416
Wheels .............................. 419
Air conditioning filter.......... 422
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 424
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 426
Light bulbs......................... 429
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration an d corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the pai nt surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ High pressure car washes
● When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of wate r to the
camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfun ction-
ing.
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 231)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear quarter windows and back window
● Do not use a glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and back
window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger he ater
wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna .
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Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the ma intenance
schedule, please reset the reminder light or message.
To reset the reminder light or message, follow the procedure described
below:
Press “<“ or “>” of the meter control switches, select on the multi infor-
mation display.
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settings”,
and then press .
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches, select “Maintenance Reset”
and then press .
Select the “Yes” and press .
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem shoul d arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will p romptly take
care of it.
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehi cle and
possible death or serious injury.
■ Handling of the battery
● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali fornia to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive har m. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P. 402)
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmis-
sion “Park” mecha-
nism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearancefrom the floor? ( P. 498)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 498)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and locksecurely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amountof free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.
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ItemsParts and tools
Fuses (P. 426)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 4 2 9 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering
fluid level
( P. 4 0 1 )• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
( P. 3 9 9 )
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 416)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 4 0 4 )• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)