14Pictorial index
Parking brake ..................................................................... P.156
Applying/releasing............................................. ................... P.156
Precautions for winter seas on.............................................. P.266
Warning lights ................................................. ..................... P.348
Headlight switch .............................................. ................. P.158
Turn signal lever.............................................. ................... P.155
Headlights/parking lights/tail lig hts/side marker lights/daytime run-
ning lights .................................................... ......................... P.158
Windshield wiper and washer switch............................... P.165
Usage................................................................................... P.165
Adding washer fluid .............................................................. P.311
Emergency flasher switch ....................................... .......... P.338
Hood lock release lever ........................................ ............. P.302
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ................P. 1 2 5
Adjustment ..................................................... ...................... P.125
Air conditioning system ............................. ....................... P.270
Usage................................................................................... P.270
Rear window defogger ........................................... .............. P.272
Audio system
*2
*1
: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
*2: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
852-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the
engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The front passenger’s seat belt reminder light is located on the
overhead console.
*3: This light illuminates on the over-head console.
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
( P.349)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
( P.350)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.350)
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light (if equipped)
( P.350)
Open door warning light
( P.351)
Low fuel level warning
light
*1 ( P.351)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light
*1, 2 ( P.351)
Rear passenger’s seat
belt reminder lights
*1, 3
( P.352)
(yellow) Conventional Cruise Con-
trol indicator (if equipped)
(
P.352)
BSD/RCTA warning light
(if equipped) ( P.352)
SRH warning light (if
equipped) ( P.352)
RAB warning light (if
equipped) ( P.353)
LED headlight warning
light ( P.353)
Automatic headlight level-
ing system warning light
( P.353)
Master warning light
*1
( P.353)
EyeSight warning light (if
equipped) ( P.353)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 ( P.354)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SRS warning light
not come on when you start the
engine, this could mean that
these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident,
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by you r Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P.155)
Tail light indicator
( P.158)
1394-1. Before driving
4
Driving
NOTICE
• Do not use the clutch pedal to adjust vehicle speed.
Doing so may damage the
clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an
uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the
clutch.
• When stopping the vehicle with the shift lever in a position other
than N, make sure to fully
depress the clutch pedal and
stop the vehicle using the
brakes.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R
without the vehicle completely
stopped.
Doing so may damage the
clutch, transmission and gears.
●Do not release the clutch pedal
too quickly. Doing so may dam-
age the transmission.
■When parking the vehicle
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission)
Always set the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehi cle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time. Doing so may damage
the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
●Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: Do not race the
engine for more than 5 seconds
in any position except the N or P
position when the brake is
applied or when chocks are
used in the wheels. This may
cause the transmission fluid to
overheat.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire (
P.358)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after h eavy 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 is
flooded, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, transmission, differen-
tial, etc.
1494-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
than P, the engine switch will not
be turned off but instead be
turned to ACC. Perform the fol-
lowing procedure to turn the
switch off:
1Check that the parking brake
is set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “ACCESSORY” is
displayed on the meters and
press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
meters are off.
*: If equipped
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in Manual mode.
■To protect the a utomatic trans-
mission
If the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is high, “Transmission
Oil Temperature Check Owner's
Manual” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other
than P. If the engin e is stopped in
another shift lever position, the
engine switch will not be turned
off but instead be turned to ACC
mode. If the vehicle is left in ACC,
battery discharge may occur.
Automatic transmis-
sion*
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehi-
cle/starting the engine
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmit- ted)
D
Normal driving*1
Temporary manual
mode driving ( P.151)
MManual mode driving*2
( P.152)
2976-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Exhaust sys-
temThere should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
( P.308)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.311)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).
Automatic
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism
• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P,
is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.
• The brakes should work
effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.
Clutch pedal
• Does the clutch pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?
• Does the clutch pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?
Head
restraints
• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzers
• Do the indica-tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
ItemsCheck points
3507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
■Slip indicator (warning buzzer)
■Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
(warning buzzer) (if equipped)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When illuminated, indicates:
Malfunction of the VSC (Vehi cle Stability Control) system;
Malfunction of the TRAC (T raction Control) system; or
Malfunction of the hill-start assist control system
Depending on the si tuation, the light may illuminate even
when there is no malfunction. It does not indicate a mal-
function if the light turns off after a short time.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When flashing, indicates:
Indicates that the TRAC, VSC or brake LSD function
is operating. Always drive safely. Driving recklessly
may lead to an accident.
Drive with extra care when the indicator is flashing.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the au tomatic transmission fluid temperature
is too high
Stop the vehicle in a safe p lace and shift the shift
lever to P.
If the light goes off after a little while, the vehicle can
be driven. If the light does not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.
3848-1. Specifications
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX”
at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differentia l Gear Oil
LX” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above s pecification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: The fluid capacity is p rovided as a reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading at 68°F
(20°C):1.2501.290 Fully charged
1.1601.200 Half charged
1.0601.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Differential
Oil capacity (Reference)1.22 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity* Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
Other LSD gear oil that meets API GL-5
and SAE 75W-85
NOTICE
■Differential gear oil type
Using a differential gear oil ot her than “Toyota Genuine Differ ential Gear
Oil LX” may cause occurrences of noises, vibrations and poor fuel con-
sumption. Never use different brands together.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
3858-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
*: The recommended oil grade is API GL-4. However, API GL-3 can also be
used.
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “TOYOTA Genuine A TF
WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmis-
sion accompanied by vibration, a nd ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.
Manual transmission
Fluid capacity*2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type
Use either of the following:
“MT GEAR OIL LV 75W”
Other gear oil that meets API GL-4
* and
SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
If oil other than “MT GEAR OIL LV 75W” is used, the following m ay be
experienced:
●The overall performance and function of the transmission may be
adversely affected.
●Rattling noises may occur during idling and fuel consumption may
increase.
Never use different brands together.
Clutch
Pedal free play0.17 0.65 in. (4.3 16.4 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.91 in. (74 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.0200.059 in. (0.51.5 mm)