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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 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency.................. 475
If the vehicle is trapped  in rising water .................. 477
7-2. Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed .......................... 478
If you think something is  wrong............................... 483
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 484
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 485
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 493
If you have a flat tire .......... 506
If the engine will not  start ................................. 521
If the electronic key  does not operate properly 
(vehicles with a smart 
key system)  .................... 523
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ....................... 525
If your vehicle overheats.... 529
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 532
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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 
     
        
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4126-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself  ser vice 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. 422)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level 
( P. 420)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant 
level ( P. 418)
• “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
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level 
(  P. 416)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses 
( P. 454)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs 
( P. 457)
• Bulb  with  same  number  and  wattage  rating  as  origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering 
fluid level
 
(
P. 421)
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and 
condenser 
(
P. 420)
Tire inflation 
pressure 
(  P. 442)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P. 425)• Water  or  washer  fluid  containing  antifreeze  (for  win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid) 
     
        
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (P. 425)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 416)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 418)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 417)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 420) Fuse box (
P. 454)
Battery ( P. 422)
Radiator ( P. 420)
Cooling fan
Condenser ( P. 420)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 421)1
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4546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment 
Push the tab in and lift the
cover off.
Under the instrument panel
Remove the cover.
Remove  the  fuse  with  the  pull-
out tool.
Only  type  A  fuse  can  be  removed
using the pullout tool.
If  any  of  the  electrical  components  do  not  operate,  a  fuse  may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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4556-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace  the  blown  fuse  with  a  new  fuse  of  an  appropriate  ampera ge  rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box cover.
Type C:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been repla ced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 457)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by  your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness f rom damage.
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4566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  damage  to  the  vehicle,  and  possibly  a  fire  or
injury.
● Never  use  a  fuse  of  a  higher  amperage  rating  than  that  indicate d,  or  use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have  the  cause  of  electrical  overload  determined  and  repaired  b y  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 
     
        
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  the engine will not star t
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● There may not be sufficient f uel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proc edures.
(  P. 217)
● There may be a malf unction in the engine immobilizer system. 
 (  P.   8 5 )
One of the following may be  the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 525)
● The battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an elec trical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an in terim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 522)
If  the  engine  will  not  start  eve n  though  correct  starting  proce -
dures are being followed ( P. 217), consider each of the follow-
ing points.
The engine will not start even t hough the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and he ad-
lights  are  dim,  or  the  horn  does  not  sound  or  sounds  at  a  low
volume.
The  starter  motor  does  not  turn  over  (vehicles  with  a  smart  key
system)