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2214-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
With  the  headlights  on,  push
the  lever  away  from  you  to turn
on the high beams. 
Pull  the  lever  toward  you  to  the
center  position  to  turn  the  high
beams off.
Pull  the  lever  toward  you  and
release  it  to  flash  the  high
beams once. 
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
●The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as  the front turn
signal/parking  lights,  and  illuminate  brighter  than  the  front  t urn  signal/park-
ing lights.
● To  make  your  vehicle  more  visible  to  other  drivers  during  dayti me  driving,
the  daytime  running  lights  turn  on  automatically  when  all  of  the  following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designe d for use at
night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlights switch is in “AUTO”* (type A and C) or the “DRL ” (type B)
position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking
brake is set again.
● Compared  to  turning  on  the  headlights,  the  daytime  running  ligh t  system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it  can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight  control  sensor  (vehicl es  with  an  automatic  light  control  sys-
tem)
Turning on the high beam headlights
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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that  blocks  the  sensor  is  affixed  to  the
windshield. 
Doing  so  interferes  with  the  sensor
detecting  the  level  of  ambient  light  and
may  cause  the  automatic  headlight  sys-
tem to malfunction.  
     
        
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2324-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “LOCK”  position  and  ensure  that  a ll
the doors and wind ows are closed. 
● Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Turn  the  engine  switch  off  and  ens ure  that  all  the  doors  and  win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 554
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To  help  prevent  incorrect  fueling,  your  vehicle  has  a  fuel  tank   opening  that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate erroneously if re fueling is per-
formed repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Perform the following steps  to open the fuel tank cap: 
Before refueling the vehicle 
     
        
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3304-6. Driving tips
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing  chains:
● Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
● Install  tire  chains  on  rear  tires  as  tightly  as  possible.  Retighten  chains  after
driving 1/4   1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
WARNING
■ Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  a  loss  of  vehicle  control  and  ca use  death  or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● 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.
● 4WD  models:  Do  not  mix  tires  of  different  makes,  models,  tread  patterns
or treadwear.
■ Driving with tire chains 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  d riven  safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tir e chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid  sudden  acceleration,  abrupt  steering,  sudden  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained. 
     
        
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3815-4. Other interior features
5
Interior features
The USB charging ports are used  to supply  2.5 A (Type A) and 3. 0 A
(Type  C)  of  electricity  at  5  V  t o  external  devices.  The  USB  cha rging
ports are for charging only. They  are not designed for data transfer or
other purposes. Depending on the external device, it may not ch arge
properly. Refer to the manual included with the device before u sing a
USB charging port.
■Using the USB charging ports
Open the console box lid.
■ The USB charging ports can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ Situations in which the USB charg ing ports may not operate correctly
● Type A USB charging port: If a device which consumes more than  2.5 A at 5
V is connected
● Type C USB charging port: If a device which consumes more than  3.0 A at 5
V is connected
● If  a  device  designed  to  communicate  with  a  personal  computer,  s uch  as  a
USB memory device, is connected
● If the connected external device is turned off (depending on de vice)
● If  the  temperature  inside  the  vehicle  is  high,  such  as  after  the  vehicle  has
been parked in the sun
■ About connected external devices
Depending  on  the  connected  external  device,  charging  may  occasi onally  be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.
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3835-4. Other interior features
5
Interior features
A mobile device can be charg ed wirelessly on the tray.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Charging  can  only  be  performed  with  the  engine  switch  in  the
“ACC”  or  “ON”  position  and  only  on  mobile  devices  with  the  “ ”
logo.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Charging can only be performed with the engine switch in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode and only on mobile devices with the
“ ” logo.
Press  the  wireless  charger
switch.
Place  a  mobile  device  on  the
tray as shown in the illustration. 
An  amber  indicator  is  illuminated
while  charging  is  in  progress.
When  charging  is  complete,  a
green  indicator  will  also  be  illumi-
nated.  Some  phones,  cases  or
cover  type  wireless  chargers  may
not  cause  the  green  indicator  to
illuminate  even  though  it  is  fully
charged.
When  placing  the  mobile  device  on  the  wireless  charging  surface  of
the  tray,  make  sure  that  there  a re  no  objects  in-between  the  mo bile
device and the tray. They may  interfere with charging.
Wireless charger (if equipped)
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4216-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park  the  vehicle  on  level  ground.  After  warming  up  the  engine
and  turning  it  off,  wait  more  than  5  minutes  for  the  oil  to  dra in
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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2TR-FE engine2GR-FKS engine
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4226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that a lready in the engine.
Make  sure  to  check  the  oil  type  and  prepare  the  items  needed
before adding oil. Remove the oil fille r cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly,  checking the dipstick.
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
situations,  oil  consumption  may  increase,  and  engine  oil  may  ne ed  to  be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When  driving  at  high  engine  speeds  or  with  a  heavy  load,  when  t owing,  or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When  leaving  the  engine  idling  for  a  long  time,  or  when  driving   frequently
through heavy traffic
2TR-FE engine2GR-FKS engine
Engine oil selection P. 545
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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4256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects. 
If  either  of  the  above  parts  is  extremely  dirty  or  you  are  not  sure  of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dea l e r.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lin es
on the tank.
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid ty pe and prepare the necessary ite m.
Type B only
Turn the engine off.
Depress the brake pedal 20 times or more.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Add newly opened brake fluid up to the “MAX” line.
Radiator and condenser
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and c ause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.
Brake fluid
Ty p e  AType B
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Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Items Clean funnel
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