4066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice
precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condi-
tion (P.414)
• Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for ter-
minal clamp
bolts)
Brake fluid
level ( P.414)
• FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine cool-
ant level
( P.413)
• “Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar
high quality eth-
ylene gly-
col-based
non-silicate,
non-amine,
non-nitrite and
non-borate cool-
ant with long-life
hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 50% cool-
ant and 50%
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 55% cool-
ant and 45%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding
coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.410)
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses
( P.436)• Fuse with same
amperage rating
as original
ItemsParts and tools
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Maintenance and care
Headlight aim
( P.438)• Phillips-head
screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P.439)
• Bulb with same
number and
wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
( P.414)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.429)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.416)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
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 fan and
engine drive belt.
ItemsParts and tools●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 fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in ON, the
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.414)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc. from getting in your
eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.
4106-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.413)
Fuse boxes ( P.436)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.411)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.410)
Battery ( P.414)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.414)
Washer fluid tank ( P.416)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.414)
Radiator ( P.414)
With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dip- stick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning it off, wait
Engine compar tment
Components
Checking and adding the
engine oil
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6
Maintenance and care
more than 5 minutes for the
oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.
■Checking the oil type and
preparing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Engine oil selection
P.502
Oil quantity (Low Full)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will
be consumed while driving. In the
following situatio ns, oil consump-
tion may increase, and engine oil
may need to be refilled in between
oil maintenance intervals.
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Maintenance and care
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. ( P.494)
■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-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology. U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
a mixture of 50% c
oolant and 50%
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
a mixture of 55% c oolant and 45%
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within
a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses,
engine coolant reservoir cap, 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 sys-
tem.
NOTICE
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil
on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
●Check the oil le vel on the dip-
stick every time you refill the
vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap
is properly tightened.
Checking the coolant
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant
reservoir cap and radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under
pressure and may spray hot cool-
ant if the cap is removed, causing
serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor
straight antifreeze. The correct
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 parts or
paint.
563Alphabetical Index
Brake system ....................... 456
Charging system .................. 457
Downshifting......................... 208
Drive-Start Control ............... 458
Electric power steering ......... 458
Engine .................................. 457
Hands off steering wheel warn-ing (LTA) ............................. 255
High coolant temperature ..... 456
Intuitive parking assist . 289, 292,
461
Low engine oil pressure ....... 457
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ... 246, 250, 460
Open door .................... 118, 120
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................... 461
Pre-collision braking ............. 237
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 461
RCTA function ...................... 295
Seat belt ............................... 459
Warning lights ........................ 456 ABS ...................................... 458
Brake hold operated indicator........................................... 463
Brake Override System ........ 458
Brake system ....................... 456
Charging system .................. 457
Drive-Start Control ............... 458
Electric power steering ......... 458
High coolant temperature ..... 456
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ................................... 461
Low engine oil pressure ....... 457
Low fuel level ....................... 459
LTA indicator ......................... 460
Malfunction indicator lamp ... 457
Parking brake indicator ........ 463
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 461
Pre-collision system ............. 462
RCTA OFF indicator ............. 461 Seat belt reminder light ........459
Slip indicator .........................462
SRS ......................................457
Stop & Start cancel indicator 460
Tire pressure ......
..................460
Warning message .............92, 102
Warning messages .................467
Washer Adding ..................................416
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................324
Switch ...........................222, 225
Washing and waxing ..............394
Weight Cargo capacity .....................189
Load limits ............................189
Weight ..................................500
Wheels .....................................431 Size ......................................505
Window lock switch ...............169
Windows Power windows ....................167
Rear window defogger 335, 341, 345
Washer .........................222, 225
Windshield defogger .....335, 341, 344
Windshield wiper de -icer .....336,
341, 349
Windshield wipers Rain-sensing windshield wipers...................................222, 225
Winter driving tips ..................324
Wireless charger.....................374
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function .......134
Locking/Unlocking ................ 115
Replacing the battery ...........434