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Practical information
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6.Fusebox
7.Air filter
8.Engine oil filler cap
9.Engine oil dipstick
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The Diesel fuel system operates under very high pressure.All work on this circuit must be carried out only by a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if required, unless otherwise indicated.If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
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The fluids must comply with the manufacturer's requirements and with the vehicle's engine.
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Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at any time (even with the ignition off).
Used products
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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.Most of these fluids are harmful to health and very corrosive.
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Do not discard used oil or fluids into sewers or onto the ground.Empty used oil into the containers reserved for this purpose at a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, either using the oil level indicator in the instrument panel when the ignition is switched on (for vehicles equipped with an electric gauge), or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two services (or oil changes). It is recommended that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every 5,000 km (3,000 miles).
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In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emissions control system, never use additives in the engine oil.
Checking using the dipstick
For the location of the dipstick, please refer to the illustration of the corresponding engine compartment.► Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and pull it out completely.► Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean, lint-free cloth.
► Reinsert the dipstick and push fully down, then pull it out again to visually check the oil level: the correct level is between marks A (max) and B (min).Do not start the engine if the level is:– above mark A: contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
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In the event of a breakdown
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► Immobilise the vehicle and switch the ignition off.► Identify the defective fuse using the current allocation tables and diagrams.To replace a fuse, it is essential to:► Use the special tweezers to extract the fuse from its housing and check the condition of its filament.► Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse of the same rating (same colour); use of a different rating may cause malfunctions - risk of fire!If the fault recurs after replacing a fuse, have the electrical system checked by a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
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The fuse allocation tables and the corresponding diagrams are available from a TOYOTA dealer or from a qualified workshop.
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The replacement of a fuse not shown in the allocation tables may cause a serious malfunction of your vehicle. Contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Tweezers
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Installing electrical accessoriesYour vehicle's electrical system is designed to operate with standard or optional equipment.Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
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TOYOTA will not accept responsibility for the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and not recommended by TOYOTA and not installed in accordance with its instructions, in
particular when the combined consumption of all of the additional equipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.
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For more information on installing a towbar or TAXI type equipment, contact a TOYOTA dealer.
Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
► Unclip the cover by pulling at the top left, then right.The fuses described below vary according to the equipment in your vehicle.
