4TABLE OF CONTENTS
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............. 338
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising......................................... 339
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................... 341
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 346
Fuel pump shut off system ......................................... 347
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 348
If a warning message is dis- played .............................. 357
If you have a flat tire ........... 358
If the engine will not start ... 367
If you lose your keys .......... 368
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................. 369
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 369
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ............................ 371
If your vehicle overheats .... 374
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................................... 376
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................. 380
Fuel information ................. 388
Tire information .................. 390
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 4009-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 408
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ............. 409
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ... 409
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
......................................... 411
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 422
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ......................................... 426
Alphabetical Index.............. 429
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
2654-7. Driving tips
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Driving
4-7.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires.
Make sure to install 4 tires that are
of the specified size, and that all 4
tires are the sa me size, same
maker, same brand and tread pat-
tern.
Perform the following according
to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a
window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt
the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent 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 wind-
shield.
Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size,
and that are the same size,
same maker, same brand and
tread pattern.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from Toyota dealers or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
2966-2. Maintenance
You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect
warranty coverage.
The use of Toyota repair manuals is
recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself mainte-
nanceGeneral maintenance
Listed below are the general
maintenance items that
should be performed at the
intervals specified in the
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It
is recommended that any
problem you notice should
be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or
qualified service shop for
advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure
that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance
checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.309)
Brake
fluid/Clutch
fluidIs the brake fluid
and clutch fluid at
the correct level?
( P.308)
Engine coolant
Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct
level? ( P.307)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
( P.305)
3016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Engine oil level
( P.305)
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses
( P.331)• Fuse with same
amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs
( P.334)
• Bulb with same
number and
wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
Radiator and
condenser
( P.308)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.324)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.311)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer
fluid)
ItemsParts and toolsWARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine
compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fans and
engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the
engine, radiator, exhaust mani-
fold, etc. right a fter driving as
they may be hot. Oil and other
fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel or
the battery. Fuel and battery
fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when
working on the battery. It con-
tains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fans or radiator
grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in ON, the
electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to r un if the air con-
ditioning is on an d/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.308)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc. from getting in your
eyes.
3056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes (P.331)
Battery ( P.309)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.305)
Clutch fluid reservoir ( P.308)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.305)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.308)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 3 1 1 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P.308)
Radiator ( P.308)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.307)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
Engine compar tment
Components
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