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Maintenance and care
■Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Hot: The vehicles has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or sligh tly longer in frigid temperatures.
(Fluid temperature, 140 F - 175F [60C - 80 C]).
Cold: The engine has not been run for about 5 hours.
(Room temperature, 50 F - 85F [10C - 30 C]).
■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turni ng it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Power steering fluid
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Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
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Maintenance and care
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sur e to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connectin g and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initial ize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possi ble imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
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 e ngine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the batte ry is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the s tatus it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts at bo th methods, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■ Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the ri sk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near
battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tool s.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
■ Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the ba ttery in a
garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation .
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■Front side marker lightFor the left side only:
Remove the securing clip
and move the washer fluid
filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Replacing light bulbs
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Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lightsFor the left side only:
Remove the securing clip
and move the washer fluid
filler opening.
To allow enough working
space, remove the bulb base
of the front side marker light.
Wrap the removed bulb base
with cloth to prevent damage to
the bulb base.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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Maintenance and care
■Back-up lightOpen the back door and
remove the nuts and lamp
assembly.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Remove the cover.
Unclip the connector wire
and turn the bulb bases
counterclockwise.
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Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.4
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb imm ediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Fa ilure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors , electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITIO N ON
mode.
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in “H4”. (The center di fferen-
tial is unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 2 1 8
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes a nd steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Emergency towing procedure
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