
831-2. Emergency assistance
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For safety and security
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced  Roadside  Assistance  adds  GPS  data  to  the  already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connec t
response-center  agent,  who  can  he lp  with  a  wide  range  of  needs,
such  as:  towing,  flat  tire,  fuel   delivery,  etc.  For  a  description  of  the
Enhanced  Roadside  Assistance  se rvices  and  their  limitations,
please  see  the  Safety  Connect  Te rms  and  Conditions,  which  are
available  at  Toyota.com  in  the  United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in
Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.
Important! Read this informatio n before using Safety Connect.
■Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-po wer
radio transmitter and receiver. I t receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In  August  1996,  the  Federal  Communications  Commission  (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wi re-
less  phones. Those  guidelines  are   consistent  with  the  safety  stan-
dards  previously  set  by  the  following  U.S.  and  international
standards bodies.
● ANSI (American National Stand ards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
● NCRP  (National  Council  on  Radi ation  Protection  and  Measure-
ment) Report 86 [1986]
● ICNIRP  (International  Commission  on  Non-Ionizing  Radiation
Protection) [1996]
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval-
uations of the relevant scienti fic literature. Over 120 scientists, engi-
neers,  and  physicians  from  unive rsities,  and  government  health
agencies and industries reviewed  the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines i n
addition to those standards.
Safety information for Safety Connect 

2084-1. Before driving
Hitch receiver pin hole position:
46.4 in. (1179 mm)
Use the wire harness stored  in the rear end of the vehicle.
The  tow  lighting  system  is  desi gned  for  64  watts/5  amps  of  elec trical
current per side (right and left) for the trailer brake/turn li ght functions.
Please contact your Toyota dealer  with any questions or concerns.
■Service  connector  for  towing  br ake  controllers  (vehicles  without  an
installed trailer brake controller)
Positions for towing hitch receiver
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Connecting trailer lights
Vehicles  without  towing  pack-
ageVehicles with towing package
Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  service
connector  for  supplemental  trailer  brake
controllers.
Please  consult  your  dealer  on  how  to
access the service connector. 

3314-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  t o  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures.  • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set  of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according  to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour  warm  water  over  the  frozen  area  to  melt  the  ice.  Wipe  away
the water immediately to p revent it from freezing. 
● To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan,
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield. 
● Check for and remove any excess ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’s  roof,  chassis,  around  the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove  any  snow  or  mud  from  the  bottom  of  your  shoes  before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you  and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to roa d con-
ditions.
Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving  the  vehicle  in  winter. Always  drive  the  vehicle  in  a  ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle 

3374-6. Driving tips
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Driving
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To  obtain  additional  information  pertaining  to  driving  your  veh icle  off-road,
consult the following organizations.
● State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
● State Motor Vehicle Bureau
● Recreational Vehicle Clubs
● U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk o f death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
● Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
● Do  not grip  the  steering wheel  spokes  when driving  off-road. A  bad bump
could  jerk  the  wheel  and  injure  your  hands.  Keep  both  hands  and   espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
● Always  check  your  brakes  for  effectiveness  immediately  after  driving  in
sand, mud, water or snow.
● After  driving  through  tall  grass,  mud,  rock,  sand,  rivers,  etc. ,  check  that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc., adhering or trapped
on  the  underbody.  Clear  off  any  such  matter  from  the  underbody.  If  the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
● In  a  rollover  crash,  an  unbelted  person  is  significantly  more  l ikely  to  die
than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and al l passengers
should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
● When  driving  off-road  or  in  rugged  terrain,  do  not  drive  at  excessive
speeds,  jump,  make  sharp  turns,  strike  objects,  etc. This  may  c ause  loss
of  control  or  vehicle  rollover  causing  death  or  serious  injury.  You  are  also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chass is. 

399
6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 400
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 403
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 406
General maintenance ........ 408
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 411 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 412
Hood ................................. 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure ....... 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter.......... 448
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 454
Light bulbs......................... 457 

4076-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required
After  the  required  maintenance  is  performed  according  to  the  ma intenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure described below:
Press “<” or “>” of meter control switches and select   on the m ulti-infor-
mation display.
Press “
” or “” of meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settings”, and
then press  .
Press “
” or “” of meter control switches and select “Maintenance Reset”,
and then press  .
Select the “YES” and press  .
■ Allow inspection and repairs to b e performed by a Toyota dealer
● Toyota  technicians  are  well-trained  specialists  and  are  kept  up   to  date  with
the  latest  service  information. They  are  well  informed  about  th e  operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep  a  copy  of  the  repair  order.  It  proves  that  the  maintenance  that  has
been  performed  is  under  warranty  coverage.  If  any  problem  should  arise
while  your  vehicle  is  under  warranty,  your  Toyota  dealer  will  p romptly  take
care of it.
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is no t properly maintained
Improper  maintenance  could  result  in  serious  damage  to  the  vehi cle  and
possible death or serious injury.
■ Handling of the battery
● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of  automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause  cancer  and  birth  defects  and  other  reproductive  harm.  Wor k  in  a
well ventilated area.
● Oils,  fuels  and  fluids  contained  in  vehicles  as  well  as  waste  p roduced  by
component  wear  contain  or  emit  chemicals  known  to  the  State  of  Califor-
nia  to  cause  cancer  and  birth  defects  or  other  reproductive  har m. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery  posts,  terminals  and  related  accessories  contain  lead  a nd  lead
compounds  which  are  known  to  cause  brain  damage.  Wash  your  hand s
after handling. ( P. 422)
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4116-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) 
programs
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in th e
emission  control  system. Your  vehicle  may  not  pass  the  I/M  test  and
may  need  to  be  repaired.  Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  to  service  the
vehicle.
● When the battery is disc onnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set duri ng ordinary driving are erased.
Also,  depending  on  your  driving  habits,  the  readiness  codes  may
not be completely set.
● When the fuel tan k cap is loose
The  malfunction  indicator  lamp  comes  on  indicating  a  temporary
malfunction and your vehicle m ay not pass the I/M test.
The error code in th e OBD system will not  be cleared unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.
Contact your Toyota dea ler to prepare the vehicle for re-testin g.
Some  states  have  vehicle  emission  inspection  programs  which
include  OBD  (On  Board  Diagnostics)  checks.  The  OBD  system
monitors the operation of t he emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M  test in the following situations:
When  the  malfunction  indicator  lamp  still  remains  on  after  sev-
eral driving trips
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test 

4186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” a nd “LOW”
lines on the reservoir wh en the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If  the  level  is  on  or  below  the
“LOW”  line,  add  coolant  up  to
the “FULL” line. ( P. 529)
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used  engine  oil  contains  potentially  harmful  contaminants  which  may
cause  skin  disorders  such  as  inflammation  and  skin  cancer,  so  c are
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  m anner.  Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewe rs or onto the
ground. 
Call  your Toyota  dealer,  service  station  or  auto  parts  store  fo r information
concerning 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 v ehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Engine coolant
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