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6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
Maintenance and care
Take care in order to not damage
the painted surfaces.
When minor damage occurs to a
vehicle with a normal clear coat, it
can be repaired by polishing it or
using touch up paint. In contrast, a
matte clear coat cannot be repaired
using these methods.
If these methods are used the
unevenness of the matte clear coat
may be removed or filled in. In
either case, the surface will
become more flat, making it appear
more glossy, possibly permanently
losing its matte properties.
In order to maintain the matte finish
when repairing damage, it will be
necessary to repaint the entire part. zVehicle paint can be deteriorated
by ultraviolet rays, rain, and
other natural factors. In order to
ensure the life of the paint, it is
recommended that the vehicle
be stored in a paved garage
which blocks the paint from
direct sunlight, rain, wind, and
ground moisture.
zIf a vehicle cover is to be used,
use one with an inner side which
is fleece, non-woven, etc. as it is
less likely to damage the paint.
Even when using a vehicle
cover, storing the vehicle in a
paved garage is recommended.
■Using a vehicle cover
●Use an appropriately sized vehicle
cover for your vehicle. For details,
Repair of paint damageDaily vehicle storage
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1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
WARNING
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the
battery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and dam-
age painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water
immediately. If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in ON, the electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P.274)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner fil-ter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.If the reservoir needs frequent refill-
ing, it may indicate a serious problem.
Hood
Opening the hood
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3Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■To prevent a injuries
The support rod may be hot after driv- ing the vehicle. Touching the hot sup-
port rod may lead to burns or other serious injuries.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood
securely preventing it from falling down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its
clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.
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perature and turned off, check the
oil level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning it off, wait
more than 8 minutes for the oil
to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3Wipe the dipstick clean.
4Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5Holding 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.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and pre-
paring the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
zEngine oil selection
→P.352
zOil quantity (Low → Full)
1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.)
zItem
Clean funnel
■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.
1Remove the oil filler cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
2Add engine oil slowly, checking
the dipstick.
3Install the oil filler cap by turning
it clockwise.
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The battery is located in the center
of luggage compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the fol- lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-less remote control or the mechanical
key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not start with the engine
switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as damaging the pump leading to prob-lems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-
essary. Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.
Battery
Location
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4Pull out the glove box and dis-
connect the lower claws.
5 Unlock the filter cover ( ), pull
the filter cover out of the claws
( ), and remove the filter
cover.
6 Remove the filter case.
7 Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the filter
and the filter case should be pointing
up.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with
heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled main-tenance information, please refer to the
“Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota War- ranty Booklet”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the fil- ter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always
installed. Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to
the system.
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1Release the lock and remove
the mechanical key.
2 Remove the key cover.
Use a screwdriver of an appropriate size. Forcedly prying may cause the cover damaged.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a rag.
3 Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the cover, the elec- tronic key module may stick to the cover and the battery may not be visi-
ble. In this case, remove the electronic key module in order to remove the bat-tery.
When removing the battery, use a screwdriver of an appropriate size.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
4 When installing the key cover
and mechanical key, install by
conducting step 2 and step 1
with the directions reversed.
5 Operate the or switch
and check that the doors can be
locked/unlocked.
Replacing the battery
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swal- lowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away from children.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
■Lithium battery precautions
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY
IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC- TIONS
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a flathead screwdriver of appro-
priate size. Applying excessive force may deform or damage the cover.
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or left fitting portion.
Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that the lens is
properly installed by gently pulling it.
Fitting portion
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights. The bulbs
become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoidable to hold the
glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. Also,
if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result in heat damage,
fire, or water entering the light unit. This may damage the lights or cause condensation to build up on
the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.