
5717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Diesel engine (vehicles without water-cooled intercooler)
Battery (if equipped)
( P. 578)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 576)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 574)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 573)
AdBlue™ tank cap
(if equipped) ( P. 585)
Fuel filter ( P. 583, 682)
Fuse box ( P. 602)
Battery ( P. 578)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 582)
Intercooler ( P. 577)
Radiator ( P. 577)
Condenser (if equipped)
( P. 577)
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5727-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Diesel engine (vehicles with water-cooled intercooler)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 576)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 574)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 573)
AdBlue™ tank cap ( P. 585)
Fuel filter ( P. 583, 682)
Fuse box ( P. 602)
Battery ( P. 578)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 582)
Intercooler coolant reservoir
( P. 576)
Intercooler cooling radiator
( P. 577)
Radiator ( P. 577)
Condenser (if equipped)
( P. 577)
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6348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates:
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel
engine)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
(if equipped) *1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (This
warning light may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the light
goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

7009-1. Specifications
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Diesel engine (except for EURO IV, V and VI models*1)
*1: EURO IV, V and VI are emission standards. If it is not clear that your vehi-
cle meets relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference 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 Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: API CF-4, CF or ACEA B3, B4, B5 or JASO DL-0
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures,
the engine may become difficult
to start, so SAE 5W-30 engine
oil is recommended.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference*2)
With filter
Without filter
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Preferred
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change

7029-1. Specifications
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Diesel engine (for EURO IV models*1)
*1: EURO IV is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference 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 Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat-
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: API CF-4, CF or ACEA B3, B4, B5 or JASO DL-0
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures,
the engine may become difficult
to start, so SAE 5W-30 engine
oil is recommended.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference*2)
With filter
Without filter
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change
Preferred

7049-1. Specifications
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Diesel engine (for EURO V and VI models*1)
*1: EURO V and VI are emission standards. If it is not clear that your vehicle
meets relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference 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. Toyota
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade: ACEA C2
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference*2)
With filterVehicles without water-cooled intercooler
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with wate r-cooled intercooler
7.9 L (8.4 qt., 7.0 Imp.qt.)
Without filterVehicles without water-cooled intercooler
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with wate r-cooled intercooler
7.4 L (7.8 qt., 6.5 Imp.qt.)
NOTICE
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic converter.

7089-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capacity*
Gasoline engine8.5 L (9.0 qt., 7.5 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine9.5 L (10.0 qt., 8.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Manual transmission
Oil capacity
5-speed models 2.2 L (2.3 qt., 1.9 Imp.qt.)
6-speed
models
4WD
models 2.5 L (2.6 qt., 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Pre
Runner 2.7 L (2.9 qt., 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type
TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil API
GL-3 (GL-4) or equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
NOTICE
■ Manual transmission gear oil
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 effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil” to achieve optimal performance.

734Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 66
Airbag precautions .................. 49
Battery precautions ....... 581, 676
Child restraint system ............. 67
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 44
Installing child restraints.... 92, 95
Power window lock
switch.................................. 249
Power window precautions ... 251
Rear door child-protectors .... 191
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 601
Seat belt precautions .............. 46
Seat heater precautions ........ 535
Child-protectors ....................... 191
Cleaning............................ 556, 560
Aluminum wheels .................. 557
Exterior.................................. 556
Interior ................................... 560
Seat belts .............................. 561
Clock ......................................... 549
Clutch........................................ 709
Coat hooks ............................... 553
Condenser ................................ 577
Console box ............................. 541
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 678
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 383
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 367
Cup holders .............................. 542
Curtain shield airbags ............... 47
DAC ........................................... 430
Daytime running light
system .................................... 312
Deck hooks .............................. 547
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 519, 528
Rear window ................. 519, 528
Windshield .................... 519, 528
Differential
Oil ......................................... 709
Dimension ................................ 686
Display
Cruise control........................ 383
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 367
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) ............................ 362
Multi-information
display ........................ 147, 151
Trip information ............. 148, 153
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 566
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 248
Door lock............................... 188
Open door warning light........ 638
Outside rear view mirrors...... 245
Rear door child-protectors .... 191
Side doors............................. 188
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 430
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
system .................................... 433
Warning light ......................... 637
Warning message ................. 646
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 638
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