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If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................581
If a warning message is
displayed (vehicles with
color display) ...................592
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit)...........596
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire) .....................614
If the engine will not
start ..................................629
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........631
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................634
If your vehicle overheats ....639
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................643
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 646
Fuel information ................ 664
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 666
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize................ 673
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 676
Alphabetical index...................... 680
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
• Rear view monitor system
• Audio system
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels, Belgium
www.toyota-europe.com
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(P. 504)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant
level (P. 501)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a 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. 497)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
(P. 541)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 547)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 503)
Tire inflation
pressure
(P. 528)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 507)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Engine compartment
■1KR-FE engine
Fuse boxes (P. 541)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 499)
Battery (P. 504)Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 501)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 503)
Radiator (P. 503)
Washer fluid tank (P. 507)1
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Fuse boxes (P. 541)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 499)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)
Battery (P. 504)Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 501)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 503)
Radiator (P. 503)
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine oil
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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.5
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Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing
(except for South Africa), or when driving while accelerating or decelerating
frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
1KR-FE engine2NR-FKE engine
Engine oil selectionP. 650
Oil quantity
(Low Full)1.3 L (1.4 qt., 1.1 lmp.qt.)
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WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer service station or auto parts store for information concern-
ing recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.