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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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1914-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
● Do  not  use  the  accelerator  pedal  or  depress  the  accelerator  and  brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. F ailure to do so
may  cause  the  vehicle  to  move  or  the  vehicle  may  move  suddenly  if  the
accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possibl e to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 
■ If you get a flat tire while driving 
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly  and  gradually  depress  the  brake  pedal to  slow  down  the  vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 506)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc.  Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models) differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspe nsion joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc . 
     
        
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4196-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Coolant selection
Only  use  “Toyota Super  Long  Life Coolant”  or a  similar  high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-bora te coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually  check  the  radiator,  hoses,  engine  coolant  reservoir  ca p, drain cock
and water pump. 
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap  and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
WARNING
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.( P. 531)
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■ When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The cor rect mixture of
water  and  antifreeze  must  be  used  to  provide  proper  lubrication ,  corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■ If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging p arts or paint. 
     
        
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Maintenance and care
Add  washer  fluid  in  the  following
situations:
●A washer does not work.
● The  warning  message  appears
on the display.
Washer fluid
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do  not  add  washer  fluid  when  the  engine  is  hot  or  running  as  wa sher  fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine, e tc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid ot her than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer f luid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces,  as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not s praying.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary. 
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency 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