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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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3344-6. Driving tips
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To  obtain  additional  information  pertaining  to  driving  your  veh icle  off-road,
consult the following organizations.
● State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
● State Motor Vehicle Bureau
● Recreational Vehicle Clubs
● U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
WARNING
■ Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
● Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
● Do  not grip  the  steering wheel  spokes  when driving  off-road. A  bad bump
could  jerk  the  wheel  and  injure  your  hands.  Keep  both  hands  and   espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
● Always  check  your  brakes  for  effectiveness  immediately  after  dr iving  in
sand, mud, water or snow.
● After  driving  through  tall  grass,  mud,  rock,  sand,  rivers,  etc. ,  check  that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc., adheri ng or trapped
on  the  underbody.  Clear  off  any  such  matter  from  the  underbody.  If  the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
● When  driving  off-road  or  in  rugged  terrain,  do  not  drive  at  excessive
speeds,  jump,  make  sharp  turns,  strike  objects,  etc. This  may  cause  loss
of  control  or  vehicle  rollover  causing  death  or  serious  injury.  You  are  also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chass is. 
     
        
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4056-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● Do  not  spray  water  directly  on  the  radar  which  is  equipped  behi nd  the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.
● Do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  close  to  boots  (rubber  or  resin  man ufactured
cover),  connectors  or  the  following  parts.  The  parts  may  be  dam aged  if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep  the  cleaning  nozzle  at  least  11.9  in.  (30  cm)  away  from  th e  vehicle
body.  Otherwise  resin  section,  such  as  moldings  and  bumpers,  may  be
deformed  and  damaged. Also,  do  not  continuously  hold  the  nozzle   in  the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously.
If  water  enters  the  air  conditioning  system  intake  located  near  the  lower
part  of  the  windshield,  the  air  conditioning  system  may  not  ope rate  cor-
rectly.
● Do  not  wash  the  underside  of  the  vehicle  using  a  high  pressure  car
washer.
■ Cleaning the high mounted stoplight and cargo lamps
When using high-pressured car washers, the tip of the nozzle sh ould be at
least 20 in. (50 cm) from the car body. Water can seep lamp hou sing or the
vehicle cabin if the nozzle is closer to the car body. 
     
        
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4116-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Listed  below  are  the  general  maintenance  items  that  should  be
performed  at  the  intervals  specified  in  the  “Owner’s  Warranty
Information  Booklet”  or  “Own er’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 s ervice shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connections. (P. 428)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level?  ( P. 425)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level? (P. 423)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?  (P. 421)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Power steering fluidIs the power steering fluid at correct level?
(P. 426)
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from for-
eign objects. ( P. 425)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? (P. 430) 
     
        
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4126-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The  accelerator  pedal  should  move  smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission 
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever isin P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-ance from the floor?  ( P. 550)
• Does  the  brake  pedal  have  the  correct amount of free play?  ( P. 550)
Brakes
• The  vehicle  should  not  pull  to  one  side  when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The  brake  pedal  should  not  get  too  close  to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Clutch pedal
• Does the clutch pedal move smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have correct amount of
free play?
Head restraints• Do  the  head  restraints  move  smoothly  andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do  the  indicators  and  buzzers  function  prop-erly?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?
• When  parked  on  a  slope  and  the  parkingbrake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does  the  steering  wheel  have  the  correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel. 
     
        
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4156-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself  ser vice precautions
If  you  perform  maintenance  by  yourself,  be  sure  to  follow  the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition 
(  P. 428)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level 
( P. 425)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant 
level ( P. 423)
• “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
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level 
(  P. 421)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses 
( P. 454)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs 
( P. 457)
• Bulb  with  same  number  and  wattage  rating  as  origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering 
fluid level
 
(
P. 426)
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and 
condenser 
(
P. 425)
Tire inflation 
pressure 
(  P. 442)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P. 430)• Water  or  washer  fluid  containing  antifreeze  (for  win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid) 
     
        
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4196-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
2TR-FE engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 430)
Radiator cap
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 423)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 422)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 426) Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 421)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 425)
Fuse box ( P. 454)
Battery ( P. 428)
Condenser ( P. 425)
Radiator ( P. 425)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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4206-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
2GR-FKS engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 430)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 426)
Radiator cap
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 421)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 423) Engine oil filler cap (
P. 422)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 425)
Fuse box ( P. 454)
Battery ( P. 428)
Condenser ( P. 425)
Radiator ( P. 425)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11