13Pictorial index
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Fuel filler door .................................................................... P.178
Refueling method ................................................................. P.179
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ................................................. P.526
Tires..................................................................................... P.444
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................................... P.531
Winter tires/tire chains ......................................................... P.255
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*2............... P.444
Coping with flat tires..................................................... P.493, 503
Hood .................................................................................... P.434
Opening ............................................................................... P.434
Engine oil ............................................................................. P.526
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.519
Headlights/daytime running lights ................................... P.170
Turn signal lights/parking lights ....................................... P.170
Parking lights
*2................................................................... P.170
Front side marker lights .................................................... P.170
LED accent lights
*2............................................................ P.170
Stop lights/tail lights/rear side marker lights/turn signal lights
P. 1 7 0
License plate lights............................................................ P.170
Tail lights
*2.......................................................................... P.170
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R .............................. P.153, 155, 160
*1: Vehicles with a smart key system
*2: If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.464, Watts: P.533)
2554-6. Driving tips
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Driving
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• 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 front
tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specified for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system. (if equipped)
●Do not use LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert with steering control)
system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires (vehicles with a tire pres-
sure warning system)
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from Toyota dealers or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.
4387-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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2Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE)
engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS)
engine
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
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Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.
■Checking the oil type and
preparing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Engine oil selection
P.526, 527
Oil quantity (Low Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
■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.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE)
engine
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Maintenance and care
When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.
Toyota does not recommend
using the following:
Wheels of different sizes or
types
Used wheels
Bent wheels that have been
straightened
■When replacing wheels (vehi-
cles with a tire pressure warn-
ing system)
The wheels of your vehicle are
equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow
the tire pressure warning system to
provide advance warning in the
event of a loss in tire inflation pres-
sure. Whenever wheels are
replaced, the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters must be
installed. ( P.449)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should
be replaced. Otherwise, the
tire may separate from the
wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a dif-
ferent size from those recom-
mended in the Owner’s Manual,
as this may result in a loss of
handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious
injury.
■When installing the wheel
nuts
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts
with the tapered ends facing
inward. Installing the nuts with
the tapered ends facing outward
can cause the wheel to break
and eventually cause the wheel
to come off while driving, which
could lead to an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Tapered portion
●Never use oil or grease on the
wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the
wheel nuts to be excessively
tightened, leading to bolt or disc
wheel damage. In addition, the
oil or grease can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the
wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death
or serious injury. Remove any
oil or grease from the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts.
5269-1. Specifications
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■Oil capacity (Drain and refill
[Reference
*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a refer-ence quantity to be used when
changing the engine oil. Warm up
and turn off the engine, wait more
than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is
used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genu-
ine Motor Oil” or equivalent to
satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multi-
grade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE
0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability.
Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting
of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the
oil when the oil is at high tem-
perature. An oil with a higher
viscosity (one with a higher
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13.2 gal. (50.0 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system (1.8 L
4-cylinder [2ZR-FAE]
engine)
With filter4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.
qt.)
Without
filter4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.
qt.)
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viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme
load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
API registered marks is added
to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity (Reference)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
Continuously variable transmission:
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp. qt.)
Manual transmission:
5.9 qt. (5.6 L, 4.9 Imp. qt.)
2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
Continuously variable transmission:
6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
Manual transmission:
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non -amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
Make
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
DENSO FC16HR-Q8
2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
DENSO FC20HR-Q8
Gap0.032 in. (0.8 mm)
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system (battery)
Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):
12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the
high beam headlights for 30 seconds.)
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Continuously variable transmission
Fluid capacity*
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
9.0 qt. (8.5 L, 7.5 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE
NOTICE
■Continuously variable transmission fluid type
Using continuously variable transmissi on fluid other than “Toyota Genuine
CVT Fluid FE” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of trans-
mission accompanied by vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s
transmission.
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity (Reference)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
2.5 qt. (2.4 L, 2.1 Imp. qt.)
2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type“TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” or equivalent
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NOTICE
■Manual transmission gear oil type
●Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the
gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or
fuel efficiency may be different or affected and, in the worst case, dam-
age to the vehicle’s transmission.
Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” to achieve optimal performance.
●Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil
LV GL-4 75W” or an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the
above specifications.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Clutch
Pedal free play0.1 0.6 in. (3 15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.1 in. (105 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 0.24 in. (1 6 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*2, 35 8 clicks
Brake pad wear limit
Front
0.06 in. (1.5 mm)
Rear
Vehicles without a electric parking brake:
0.06 in. (1.5 mm)
Vehicles with a electric parking brake:
0.08 in. (2.0 mm)