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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Emission inspection and mainte-nance (I/M) programs....... 404
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ................................. 406
Hood .................................. 408
Positioning a floor jack ....... 409
Engine compartment .......... 410
Tires ................................... 417
Tire inflation pressure......... 429
Wheels ............................... 431
Air conditioning filter ........... 432
Electronic key battery ......... 434
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 436
Headlight aim ..................... 438
Light bulbs .......................... 439
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 448
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............. 448
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising......................................... 449
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................... 451
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 454
Fuel pump shut off system ......................................... 455
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 456
If a warning message is dis- played .............................. 467
If you have a flat tire ........... 471
If the engine will not start ... 485
If you lose your keys .......... 486If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened ............................. 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly............... 488
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ............................ 490
If your vehicle overheats .... 494
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................................... 496
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................. 500
Fuel information ................. 509
Tire information .................. 511
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 521
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 533
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 536
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ............. 536
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ... 537
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)........ ................................. 538
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)........
................................. 545
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
14Pictorial index
Precautions for winter season.............................................. P.324
To prevent freezing (windshiel d wiper de-icer) ............. P.336, 341
Precautions for car wash
*.................................................... P.395
Fuel filler door ............................................... ..................... P.227
Refueling method ............................................... .................. P.227
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity ................................... .............. P.501
Tires.......................................................... ........................... P.417
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ........ P.417, 505
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................... .................. P.324
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.417
Coping with flat tires......................................... .................... P.471
Hood ........................................................... ......................... P.408
Opening ............................................................................... P.408
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................ P.502
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.494
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.467
Front turn signal lights/parking lights
*................... P.209P.216
Parking lights
*............................................................... ..... P.216
Headlights/daytime running lights
*.................................. P.216
Headlights..................................................... ...................... P.216
Daytime running lights .. .................................................... P.216
Front side marker lights ....................................... ............. P.216
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights*........................... P.216
Front fog lights
*............................................................... ... P.222
Stop/tail lights ............................................... ..................... P.216
Tail lights.................................................... ......................... P.216
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ................................................... P.206
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.439, Watts: P.507)
2094-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
may not be possible even when the
paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The right hand s ignals will flash 3
times.
3 Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated
when
The engine switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster
than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or
rear turn signal lights has not
Tur n signal lever
Operating instructions
393
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 394
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 397
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 400
General maintenance.. 402
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 404
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 406
Hood ........................... 408
Positioning a floor jack .................................. 409
Engine compartment ... 410
Tires ............................ 417
Tire inflation pressure.. 429
Wheels ......... ...............431
Air conditioning filter .... 432
Electronic key battery.. 434
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 436
Headlight aim .............. 438
Light bulbs................... 439
4076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
4376-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do n ot turn on even
after the fuse has been replaced,
a bulb may need replacement.
( P.439)
●If the replaced fuse blows again,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
■If there is an overload in a cir-
cuit
The fuses are designed to blow, pro-
tecting the wiring harness from
damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use
genuine Toyota pr oducts designed
for this vehicle. Because certain
bulbs are connected to circuits
designed to prevent overload,
non-genuine parts or parts not
designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system break-
downs and vehicle fire
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the vehicle, and possibly a
fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than that indi-
cated, or use any other object in
place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Toyota
fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a
wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse
boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical over-
load determined and repaired by
your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
4396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the wattage of the light
bulb to be replaced. (P.507)
P. 5 2 6
Front (type A)
Front turn signal lights/park- ing lights
Front side marker lights
Front (type B)
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
Front (type C)
Front turn signal lights/park-
ing lights
Front side marker lights
RearRear turn signal lights
Light bulbs
You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs by yourself. The
difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult
to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about
replacing other light bulbs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb
replacement
Turning off the power
back door main switch (if
equipped)
Bulb locations