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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 a lready in the engine.
Make  sure  to  check  the  oil  type  and  prepare  the  items  needed
before adding oil. Remove the oil fille r 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  ne ed  to  be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he 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  t owing,  or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When  leaving  the  engine  idling  for  a  long  time,  or  when  driving   frequently
through heavy traffic
2TR-FE engine2GR-FKS engine
Engine oil selection P. 539
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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Maintenance and care
2GR-FKS engine
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes,  or  slightly  longer  in  frigid  temperatures.  (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine  has  not  been  run  for  about  5  hours.  (Room  tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 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.
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Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
WARNING
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for  leaks or
damage.
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Maintenance and care
■Headlight low beam (bulb type)
Unplug  the  connector  while
pressing the lock release.
Turn  the  bulb  base  counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Install the connector.
After  installing  the  connector,
shake  the  bulb  base  gently  to
check  that  it  is  not  loose,  turn
the  headlight  low  beams  on
once  and  visually  confirm  that
no  light  is  leaking  through  the
mounting.
Replacing light bulbs
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■Headlight high beam (bulb type)Unplug  the  connector  while
pressing the lock release.
Turn  the  bulb  base  counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Install the connector.
After  installing  the  connector,
shake  the  bulb  base  gently  to
check  that  it  is  not  loose,  turn
the  headlight  high  beams  on
once  and  visually  confirm  that
no  light  is  leaking  through  the
mounting.
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Maintenance and care
■Front side marker lights (bulb type)
To  allow  enough  working
space,  turn  the  steering
wheel  to  the  opposite  side  of
the  bulb  to  be  replaced.
Remove  the  fender  liner  clip
and screw.
Turn  the  steering  wheel  to  the
left when replacing the right side
light  bulb,  and  turn  the  steering
wheel  to  the  right  when  replac-
ing the left side light bulb.
Open  the  fender  liner  and
turn  the  bulb  counterclock-
wise.
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Remove the light bulb.
Reinstall the fender liner and install the clip and screw.
■Front  turn  signal  lights  (bulb  ty pe)/parking  lights  (bulb  type)/
daytime running li ghts (bulb type)
Turn  the  bulb  base  counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Turn  the  bulb  counterclock-
wise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert. 
Turn it clockwise to set.
Install the connector.
Shake  the  bulb  base  gently  to
check  that  it  is  not  loose,  turn
the fog lights, on once and visu-
ally  confirm  that  no  light  is  leak-
ing through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and install the clip and screw.
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Maintenance and care
■Tail/rear  turn  signal/rear  side  marker  lights,  stop/tail/rear  side
marker lights and back-up lights
Remove the bolts and rear
combination assembly.
Turn  the  bulb  bases  counter-
clockwise.Tail/rear  turn  signal/rear
side marker lights
Stop/tail/rear  side  marker
lights
Back-up lights
Remove the light bulb. Tail/rear  turn  signal/rear
side marker lights
Stop/tail/rear  side  marker
lights
Back-up lights
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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