5827-3. 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.
6458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ If is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move to a level surface and check to see
if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■ If “ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS DEPRESSED SIMULTANE-
OUSLY”/“Accelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously” is
shown on the multi-information display
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 257)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If “WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW”/“Windshield washer fluid low” is
shown on the multi-information display
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 5 8 2 )
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SOON”/“Oil maintenance required
soon” is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 575)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”/“Oil maintenance required” is
shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing
the engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 575)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
736Alphabetical index
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Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 282, 285
Auto power off function ......... 289
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 288
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 283
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 625
Starting the engine ........ 282, 285
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 537
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 100
EVAK ......................................... 100
Flat tire ...................................... 649
Floor mat .................................... 38
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......... 708
Brake..................................... 710
Clutch .................................... 709
Steering................................. 711
Transfer................................. 709
Washer.................................. 582
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 615, 618
Switch ................................... 315
Wattage................................. 714
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 398
Warning light ......................... 636
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 615
Switch ................................... 315
Wattage................................. 714
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 59
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 308
Replacing light bulbs............. 611
Wattage ................................ 714
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 234
Cleaning................................ 560
Correct driving posture ........... 40
Head restraints ..................... 239
Seat heaters ......................... 535
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 612
Turn signal lever ................... 306
Wattage ................................ 714
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 695
Fuel filter ............................... 583
Fuel gauge ............................ 143
Fuel pump shut off system.... 633
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls .......... 682
Information ............................ 715
Refueling............................... 320
Type ...................................... 695
Warning light ......................... 637
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 160
Fuel filler door.......................... 320
Refueling............................... 320
Fuel filter .......................... 583, 637
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 633
Fuses ........................................ 602
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Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 293
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 298
Manual transmission ............. 300
Shift lock system ..................... 297
Side airbags ............................... 47
Side doors ................................ 188
Side mirrors.............................. 245
Adjusting and folding............. 245
Heaters ......................... 519, 528
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 620
Turn signal lever ................... 306
Smart entry & start system ..... 198
Antenna location ................... 198
Entry functions ...................... 188
Starting the engine ................ 285
Warning message ................. 643
Snow tires................................. 438
“SOS” button ........................... 100
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 711
Storage location .................... 649
Spark plug ................................ 707
Specifications .......................... 686
Speedometer ............................ 143
Steering
Column lock release ..... 284, 290
Fluid ...................................... 711
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 242
Audio switches ...................... 444
Heated steering wheel .......... 535
Meter control switches .......... 152
Stop & Start system................. 412
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 618
Wattage................................. 714
Storage feature ........................ 540
Storage precautions ................ 540
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 683
Sun visors ................................ 548
Switch
Audio remote control
switches*........................... 444
Cruise control switch............. 383
“DISP” button ........................ 148
Door lock switch.................... 190
Emergency flashers switch ... 624
Engine switch................ 282, 285
Fog light switch ..................... 315
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 398
Heated steering wheel
switch ................................. 535
Ignition switch ............... 282, 285
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) ............................ 356
Light switches ....................... 308
Meter control switches .......... 152
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 245
Power door lock switch ......... 190
Power window switch............ 248
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 408
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 519, 528
Seat heater switches ............ 535
“SOS” button ......................... 100
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 486
Window lock switch............... 249
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 318
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.