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For left-hand second seat
For right-hand second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press
“HI” or “LO”.
Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Second outboard seat heaters (if equipped)
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5-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
Other interior features
While the engine is running, the cool box, which is cooled by the air
conditioning , can be used.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lower lever to release the lock.
Turns the cool box on/off
When on, the indicator light comes
on.
If the front air conditioning system
is not in use, the front air condition-
ing system is automatically turned
on when the cool box is turned on.
■ While the cool box is on
The front air conditioning system cannot be turned off.
■ When the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or below
The cool box may not operate.
Cool box (if equipped)
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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 448
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 452
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 455
General maintenance........ 458
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 461
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 462
Hood ................................. 464
Engine compartment ......... 465
Tires .................................. 478
Tire inflation pressure ....... 487
Wheels .............................. 490
Air conditioning filter.......... 492
Electronic key battery........ 494
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 496
Headlight aim .................... 500
Light bulbs......................... 502
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration an d corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the pai nt surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediat ely.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wi nd-
shield wiper)
Turn off the wiper switch.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and th e wiper
blades may be damaged.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from th e vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, ma y be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters
the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the wind-
shield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch IGNITION ON mode and switch to recircu-
lated air mode, then turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box and remo ve the separate tray. (P. 413)
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the filter case.
If the filter is dirty, clean by blow-
ing compressed air through the fil-
ter from the downward side.
Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm) from
the filter and blow for approxi-
mately 2 minutes at 72 psi
(500 kPa, 5.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar).
If it is not available, have the filter
cleaned by your Toyota dealer.
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly
to maintain air condi tioning efficiency.
Removal method
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Cleaning method
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Maintenance and care
Remove the air conditioning filter
and replace it with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the
maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, more
frequent cleaning or early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Ow ner’s
Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■ If air flow from the ven ts decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
Replacement method
UP
UP
UP
ITY43C090
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the system
● When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always
installed.
● When cleaning the filter, do not clean the filter with water.
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge contin ually points lower than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumb ling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiat or) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine c oolant temperature gauge (P. 93)
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. ( For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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