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Interior features
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilator s
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflo w
by blowing air from the seats.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.
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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
● The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
● If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering
wheel off and then press the switch again. If the indicator light still flashes, a
malfunction may be occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel of f and have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Seat heater switches
The indicator light (yellow) on the
switch comes on when the seat
heater is operating.
Seat ventilator switches
The indicator light (green) on the
switch comes on when the seat
ventilator is operating.
Level indicator lights
The seat heater temperature level
or the seat ventilator fan speed
level (for front seats only) is dis-
played.
“AUTO” indicator lights
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
Front seat heaters and ventilators
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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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6-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual S upplement”. It is recommended
that any problem you notice shoul d be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connections. (P. 474)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( P. 471)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level?
(P. 470)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? ( P. 467)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange
sounds.
Power steering fluidIs the power steering fluid at the correct level?
(P. 473)
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from
foreign objects. ( P. 471)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? (P. 477)
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever isin P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor? ( P. 574)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( P. 574)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly? ( P. 5 0 0 )
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking
brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com- ing from the steering wheel.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P. 4 7 4 )• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 7 1 )• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 470)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or 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 pre-mixed with
50 % coolant and 50 % deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 4 6 7 )• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 4 9 6 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim
( P. 5 0 0 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 5 0 2 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Power steering
fluid level
( P. 4 7 3 )• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 471)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 487)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir( P. 473)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 467)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 470)
Cooling fans ( P. 471)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 468) Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 471)
Fuse box ( P. 496)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 477)
Battery ( P. 474)
Condenser ( P. 471)
Radiator ( P. 471)1
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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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2
3
4
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
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2
3
4
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