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4636-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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 v ehicle
or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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Flat dipstickTwist dipstick
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4646-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
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,  or  when  driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When  leaving  the  engine  idling  for  a  long  time,  or  when  driving   frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 578
Oil quantity 
(Low  Full)
2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 lmp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used  engine  oil  contains  potentially  harmful  contaminants  which   may
cause  skin  disorders  such  as  inflammation  and  skin  cancer,  so  c are
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose  of  used  oil  and  filters  only  in  a  safe  and  acceptable  manner.  Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. 
Call  your Toyota  dealer,  service  station  or  auto  parts  store  for  information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ 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 level on the dipstick every time you refill the v ehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
■ If oil is spilled on the engine cover (2.5 L 4-cylinder [A25A-F KS] engine)
To  prevent  the  engine  cover  from  being  damaged,  remove  any  engine  oil
from the engine cover as soon as possible using a neutral detergent.
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5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If  a warning light turns on or a war ning 
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes  on  or  flashes.  If  a  light  comes  on  or  flashes,  but  then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system.  However,  if  this  continues  to  occur,  have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact  your  Toyota  dealer.  Continuing to  drive  the  vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(If equipped)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
High  coolant  temperature  warning  light  (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 567)
Charging system warning light*1
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low  engine  oil  pressure  w arning  light  (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
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5407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual  messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The  master  warning  light  does  not  come  on  or  flash  in  the  following  cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS 
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 529)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system 
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 532)
● Remaining fuel level is low 
The low fuel level warning light comes on. ( P. 531)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction .
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging  System  Malfunction  Stop  in  a  Safe  Place  See  Owner’s  Man-
ual”
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s M anual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 567)
■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message  is  displayed  when  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  without  t urning  the
engine switch off with the shift lever in any position other th an P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If “Auto Power Off to Con serve Battery” is displayed
This message is displayed  when the power was cut off  due to the automatic
power off function.
The  next  time  the  engine  is  started,  increase  the  engine  speed  slightly  and
maintain it at that speed for approximately 5 minutes to rechar ge the battery. 
     
        
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If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (if equipped)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance  on the mainte-
nance schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message aft er the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 448)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is displayed (if eq uipped)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the  driven distance
on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been
reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform  the  necessary  maintenance.  Please  reset  the  message  after  the
maintenance is performed. ( P. 448)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The  engine  oil  level  may  be  low.  Check  the  level  of  the  engine  oil,  and  add
engine  oil  if  necessary.  This  message  may  be  displayed  if  the  vehicle  is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and che ck if the mes-
sage disappears.
■ Warning buzzer
P. 534
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption Power to Climate Temporarily Limited” is
frequently shown
There  is  a  possible  malfunction  relating  to  the  charging  system   or  the  bat-
tery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 
     
        
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*: The engine oil  capacity is a reference  quantity to be  used whe
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5788-1. Specifications
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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil  capacity is a reference  quantity to be  used whe
n changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
“Toyota  Genuine  Motor  Oil”  is  used  in  your  Toyota  vehicle.  Use
Toyota  approved  “Toyota  Genuine  Motor  Oil”  or  equivalent  to  sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16
SAE  0W-16  is  the  best  choice  for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE
0W-20  oil  may  be  used.  However,
it  must  be  replaced  with  SAE  0W-
16 at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which  allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for ea sier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the  oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one  with a higher
value)  may  be  better  suited  if  the  vehicle  is  operated  at  high  speeds,  or
under extreme load conditions.
Lubrication system
With filterWithout filter
2.5  L  4-cylinder
(A25A-FKS) engine4.8 qt. 
(4.5 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)4.4 qt. 
(4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
3.5  L  V6  (2GR-FKS)
engine5.7 qt. 
(5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)5.6 qt. 
(5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature 
     
        
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Vehicle specifications
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How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to
some  oil containers  to  help  you
select the oil you should use.
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
“Toyota  Genuine  Motor  Oil”  is  used  in  your  Toyota  vehicle.  Use
Toyota  approved  “Toyota  Genuine  Motor  Oil”  or  equivalent  to  sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE  0W-20  is  the  best  choice  for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20  oil  may  be  used.  However,
it  must  be  replaced  with  SAE  0W-
20 at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which  allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for ea sier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the  oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one  with a higher
value)  may  be  better  suited  if  the  vehicle  is  operated  at  high  speeds,  or
under extreme load conditions.
Outside temperature