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5-3. Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections  at  the  indicated  intervals  to  ensure  safe  and  depen dable
operation.
Bring  any  problem  to  the  attention  of  your  Toyota  dealer  or  qua lified
service technician a s soon as possible.
■When Refueling
• Brake and clutch fluid level ( P. 401)
• Engine coolant level ( P.   3 9 8 )
• Engine oil level ( P. 397)
• Washer fluid level ( P. 402)
■At Least Monthly
• Tire inflation pressures ( P. 413)
■At Least Twice a Year (For Exam ple, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you hav e
some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closel y fol-
low the directions  in this manual.
• Engine coolant ( P. 398)
• Engine oil ( P. 395)
Improper  or  incomplete  service  may  result  in  problems.  This  sec tion
gives instructions only for it ems that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction ( P. 386), several procedures can be
done only by a qualifi ed service technician with special tools.
Improper  owner  maintenance  during  the  warranty  period  may  affec t
warranty  coverage.  Refer  to  Introduction  ( P.  386)  for  owner’s
responsibility in protecting your  investment. For details, read the sep-
arate Toyota Warranty and Maintenance Guide provided with the v ehi-
cle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance proce dure,
have it done by your Toyota dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of w aste oil
and fluids. Please dispose of your waste properly and with due  regard
to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer. 

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Maintenance and Care
Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Turn  it  off  and  wait  at  least  5  minutes  for  the  oil  to  return  to  the  oil
pan.
Pull  out  the  dipstick,  wipe  it
clean, and reinsert it fully. Full
OK
Low
Pull  it  out  again  and  examine  the  level.  The  level  is  normal  if  it is
between Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level t o Full.
Make  sure  the  O-ring  on  the  dipstick  is  positioned  properly  bef ore
reinserting the dipstick.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
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NOTICE
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.
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4906-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning
If  the  electronic  brake  force  distribution  control  unit  deter-
mines  that  some  components  are  operating  incorrectly,
the  control  unit  may  illuminate  the  brake  system  warning
light  and  the ABS  warning  light  simultaneously. The  prob-
lem  is  likely  to  be  the  electronic  brake  force  distribution
system.
Charging System Warning Light
If  the  warning  light  illuminates  while  driving,  it  indicates  a
malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system. 
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
Consult your Toyota dealer. 
Engine Oil Warning LightThis warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
If  the  light  illuminates  or  the  warning  indication  is  dis-
played while driving:
Drive  to  the  side  of  the  road  and  park  off  the  right-of-
way on level ground.
Turn  off  the  engine  and  wait  5  minutes  for  the  oil  to
drain back into the oil pan.
Inspect  the  engine  oil  level  P.  397.  If  it’s  low,  add  the
appropriate  amount  of  engine  oil  while  being  careful
not to overfill.
Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is
normal  or  after  adding  oil,  stop  the  engine  immediately
and have your vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer.
SignalWarning
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4926-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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■Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
●If  the  indicator  light  illuminates/flashes,  the  power  steering  will  not  operate
normally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however,
the  operation  may  feel  heavy  compared  to  normal,  or  the  steering  wheel
could vibrate when turning.
● Repeatedly  jerking  the  steering  wheel  left  and  right  while  the  vehicle  is
stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steerin g system to
go  into  protective  mode  which  will  make  the  steering  feel  heavy ,  but  this
does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait
several minutes for the system to return to normal.
WARNING
■ Do  not  drive  with  the  brake  system  warning  light  illuminated.  C ontact
your Toyota dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as poss ible
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dang erous. It indi-
cates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could c ompletely fail
at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking  that the parking
brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so y ou may need
to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop th e vehicle.
■ Do  not  drive  with  both  the ABS  warning  light  and  brake  warning  light
illuminated.  Have  the  vehicle  towed  to  your  Toyota  dealer  to  have  the
brakes inspected as soon as possible
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning lig ht are illu-
minated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock mo re quickly in
an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
NOTICE
■ Charging System Warning Light
Do  not  continue  driving  when  the  charging  system  warning  light  is  illumi-
nated because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
■ Engine Oil Warning Light
● Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it  could result in
extensive engine damage.
● Do  not  run  the  engine  if  the  oil  level  is  low.  Otherwise,  it  co uld  result  in
extensive engine damage.
■ High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Do  not  drive  the  vehicle  with  the  high  engine  coolant  temperatu re  warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the  engine. 

5498-2. Specifications
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Specifications
Refer  to  Introduction  on  P.  386  for  owner’s  responsibility  in  protecting  your
investment.
Approximate Quantities:
Check oil and fluid levels with  dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Lubricant Quality
ItemClassification
Engine oilRefer to Recommended Oil on P. 395.
CoolantFL-22 type
Manual transaxle oilAPI ServiceGL-4
SAE75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluidATF required
Brake/Clutch fluidSAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
Capacities
ItemCapacity
Engine oil
With oil filter replacement4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without  oil  filter  replace-
ment4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
CoolantManual transaxle5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp.qt.)
Automatic transaxle5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
Manual transaxle oil1.68 qt. (1.59 L, 1.40 Imp.qt.)
Automatic transaxle fluid7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Fuel tank11.6 gal. (44.0 L, 9.68 Imp.gal.) 

566Alphabetical index
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Exhaust Gas ............................. 123
Exterior Care ............................ 442Aluminum Wheel Maintenance ....................... 448
Bright-Metal Maintenance ..... 447
Maintaining the Finish ........... 444
Plastic Part Maintenance ...... 449
Flasher Hazard warning..................... 208
Headlights ............................. 192
Flat Tire..................................... 457 Mounting the Spare Tire ....... 470
Removing a Flat Tire ............ 465
Floor Mat .................................. 144
Fluid Brake/Clutch ......................... 401
Washer ................................. 402
Fluids
Classification......................... 549
Fog Lights ................................ 198
Foot Brake ................................ 209
Front Seat ................................... 23
Fuel Filler lid and cap.................... 124
Gauge ................................... 168
Requirements ....................... 121
Tank capacity........................ 549
Fuel Consumption Display ..... 222
Fuel Economy Monitor ............ 221
Ending display ...................... 222
Fuel consumption display ..... 222
Fuses ........................................ 435 Panel description .................. 438
Replacement......................... 435
Gauges ..................................... 164
Glove Compartment ................ 382 Hazard Warning Flasher ......... 208
Hazardous Driving................... 143
Head Restraint ........................... 30
Headlights
Control .................................. 192
Flashing ................................ 196
High-low beam...................... 196
Leveling ................................ 197
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ........ 213
Hood Release........................... 392
Horn .......................................... 128
If a Warning Light Turns  On or Flashes ........................ 489
Ignition Switch ................................... 156
Ignition not switched off  (STOP) warning beep............ 504
Illuminated Entry System ....... 377
Immobilizer System................. 136
Indicator Lights ....................... 174 Low engine coolant 
temperature ........................ 176
Wrench ................................. 175
Inside Trunk Release Lever .... 119
Inspecting Brake/Clutch  Fluid Level ............................. 401
Inspecting Coolant Level ........ 398
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ... 397
Inspecting Washer Fluid  Level ....................................... 402
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