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ant” 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 a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-ized water. (Minimum temperature: -
35°C [-31°F])
For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system.
Check the radiator, condenser and
intercooler clear away any foreign
objects. If either of the above parts
is extremely dirty or you are not
sure of their condition, have your
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the washer fluid level is at “1/2”,
add washer fluid.
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under
pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mix-ture of water and antifreeze must be
used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant
label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
Checking the radiator, con-
denser and intercooler
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator, condenser
or intercooler as they may be hot and cause serious injuries, such as burns.
Adding the 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
fire if spilled on the engine, etc.
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Maintenance and care
The battery is located in the center
of luggage compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the fol- lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-less remote control or the mechanical
key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not start with the engine
switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the
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 prob-lems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-
essary. Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.
Battery
Location
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Alphabetical Index
If you have a flat tire................... 325
If you lose your keys .................. 338
If you think something is wrong.. 313
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 348
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 306
If your vehicle needs to be towed
................................................. 309
If your vehicle overheats ............ 346
Engine ........................................... 351
ACC ........................................... 138
Compartment ............................. 271
Engine switch ............................. 136
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 314
Hood .......................................... 268
How to start the engine .............. 136
Identification number.................. 351
If the engine will not start ........... 337
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 306
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 136
Overheating ............................... 346
Tachometer ............................ 83, 95
Engine coolant .............................. 273
Capacity ..................................... 353
Checking .................................... 273
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................ 226
Engine coolant temperature gauge
....................................................... 83Engine immobilizer system ........... 72
Engine oil....................................... 271
Capacity ..................................... 352
Checking .................................... 271
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 226
Warning light .............................. 316
Engine switch................................ 136
Auto power off function .............. 138
Changing the engine switch modes
................................................. 138
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 306
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 220
Warning light .............................. 317
Expert mode .................................. 221
Extended Headlight Lighting ....... 145
F
Flat tire ........................................... 325
Tire pressure warning system .... 279
Floor mats ....................................... 28
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 356
Clutch ......................................... 355
Washer ....................................... 274
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................301
Switch......................................... 150
