1744-1. Before driving
4608 mm (23.93 in.)
5 325 mm (12.79 in.)
6 16 mm (0.62 in.)*1
18 mm (0.71 in.)*2
712 mm (0.47 in.)*1
13 mm (0.51 in.)*2
8364 mm (14.33 in.)*1
376 mm (14.80 in.)*2
*1: Vehicles without a rough road pack-
age
*2: Vehicles with a rough road package
■Tire information
●Increase the tire inflation pressure to
20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) greater than the recommended value
when towing. ( P.566)
●Increase the air pressure of the trailer
tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the val- ues recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■Trailer lights
Please consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer when installing
trailer lights, as in correct installation may cause damage to the vehicle’s
lights. Please take care to comply with
your state’s laws when installing trailer
lights.
■Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted
with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■Safety checks before towing
●Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket hitch ball is
not exceeded. Bear in mind that the
coupling weight of the trailer will add to the load exerted on the vehicle.
Also make sure that you will not be
towing a load that exceeds the maxi-
mum permissible axle capacity.
●Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
●Supplementary outside rear view mir- rors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly
seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the extending arms of these mirrors on
both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
■Maintenance
●Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight bur-
den placed on the vehicle compared to normal driving.
●Retighten all bolts securing the hitch-ing ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious
injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
■Checking connections
between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the
NOTICE
■When the rear bumper strength-
ening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not
come directly in contact with that
area. When steel and aluminum come into
contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the sec- tion concerned and may result in
damage. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts
that will come in contact when attach- ing a steel bracket.
Guidance
4667-2. Maintenance
7-2.Maintenance
■Where to go for maintenance ser-
vice?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service opera-
tions as well as other inspections and repairs be carried out by authorized
Toyota retailers or Toyota authorized
repairers, or any reliable repairers. For repairs and services covered by your
warranty, please visit an authorized
Toyota retailer or repairer, who will use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any
difficulties you may encounter. There
can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota retailers or repairers
for non-warranty repairs and services,
as members of the Toyota network will be able to expertly assist you with any
difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer will per- form all of the scheduled maintenance
on your vehicle reliably and economi-
cally due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance
schedule.
For full details of your maintenance
schedule, read the “Toyota Service
Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?
Many of the maintenance items are
easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic
automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills.
These are best performed by qualified
technicians. Even if you're an experi-
enced do-it-yourself mechanic, we rec-
ommend that repairs and maintenance
be conducted by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer. Any authorized
Toyota retailer or repairer will keep a
record of maintenance, which could be
useful should you ever require War-
ranty Service. Should you choose to
select a qualified and equipped profes-
sional other than an authorized Toyota
repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you
Maintenance require-
ments
To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care and
regular maintenance are
essential. Toyota recommends
the maintenance below.
WA R N I N G
■If your vehicle is not properly
maintained
Improper maintenance could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your
hands after handling. ( P.476)
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires. Also
check the tires for uneven wear,
such as excessive wear on one
side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indi-
cators are showing on a tire.
■When to replace your vehicle’s
tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric, and bulges indicating inter-
nal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot
be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if
it has seldom or never been used or
damage is not obvious.
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow
tires is lost.
■Checking the tire valves
When replacing the tires, check the tire valves for deformation, cracks, and
other damage.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with maintenance
schedules and treadwear.
Checking tires
WA R N I N G
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause damage
to parts of the drive train as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
3 Push in the glove box on the
vehicle’s outer side to discon-
nect the claws. Then pull out the
glove box and disconnect the
lower claws.
4 Unlock the filter cover ( ), pull
the filter cover out of the claws
( ), and remove the filter
cover.
5 Remove the filter case.
6 Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the filter
and the filter case should be pointing
up.
■Checking interval
Replace the air conditioning filter
according to the maintenance schedule.
In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must
be changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
Removing the air condition-
ing filter
AB
4907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Toyota
Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty
Booklet”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the fil-
ter and replace if necessary.
■If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system (if equipped) and wireless remote control
will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2032
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equiva-
lent type recommended by the manu- facturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always
installed. Using the air conditioning system
without a filter may cause damage to
the system.
■To prevent damage to the filter
cover
When moving the filter cover in the
direction of arrow to release the fit-
ting, pay attention not to apply exces- sive force to the cl aws. Otherwise, the
claws may be damaged.
Wireless remote con-
trol/electronic key bat-
ter y
Replace the battery with a new
one if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged if
the following procedure is not
performed properly, it is rec-
ommended that key battery
replacement be performed by
any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
Items to prepare