
692-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver 
of malfunctions in the indicated 
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 ( P.320)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 (  P.320)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 ( P.320)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.320)
Charging system warning 
light
*2 (  P.321)
Low engine oil pressure 
warning light
*2 (  P.321)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.321)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.321)
SRS warning light
*1 
(  P.321)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.322)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.322)
Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light
*2 
(  P.322)
(Red)
Electric power steering 
system warning light
*1 
(  P.322)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering 
system warning light
*1 
(  P.322)
Low fuel level warning 
light ( P.323)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder 
light ( P.323)
*3
*4Rear passengers’ 
seat belt reminder 
lights ( P.323)
Tire pressure warning 
light
*1 (  P.324)
(Flashes 
or illumi- nates)PCS warning light*1 
(  P.324)
(Orange)
LTA indicator ( P.324)
(Orange)
LDA indicator ( P.325)
(Orange)
PDA indicator (P.325)
(Orange)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P.325)
(Orange)
Cruise control indicator 
( P.325)
Driving assist information 
indicator
*1 (  P.326)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.326) 

2304-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate 
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with 
four snow tires or purchase a 
set of tire chains for the front 
tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same 
size and brand, and that chains 
match the size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary 
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the 
vehicle in winter. Always 
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions 
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a 
loss of vehicle control and cause 
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
●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.
■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 driven 
safely, and may cause death or 
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the 
speed limit specifi ed for the tire 
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 brak-
ing and shifting operations that 
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before 
entering a curve to ensure that 
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 
Assist) system.
●Do not use LDA  (Lane Depar-
ture Alert) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow 
tires
Request repairs or replacement of 
snow tires from Toyota dealers or 
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and 
attachment of snow tires affects 
the operation of the tire pressure 
warning valves and transmitters. 

2676-2. 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 Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’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 service shop for 
advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure 
that there is adequate ventilation 
before performing maintenance 
checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.279)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
( P.278)
Engine coolant
Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct 
level? ( P.277)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
( P.275)
Exhaust sys-
temThere should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser
The radiator and 
condenser should 
be free from for-
eign objects. 
( P.278)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
( P.281)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator 
pedal
• The accelerator 
pedal should 
move smoothly 
(without uneven 
pedal effort or 
catching).
Continuously 
variable trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanism
• When parked on a slope and the 
shift lever is in P, 
is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?
ItemsCheck points 

2716-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
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 
condition 
( P.279)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional 
wrench (for terminal 
clamp bolts)
Brake fluid 
level 
( P.278)
• 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.277)
• “Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” or a 
similar high quality 
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, 
non-nitrite and 
non-borate coolant 
with long-life hybrid 
organic acid tech-
nology
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.275)
• “Toyota Genuine 
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only  for adding engine 
oil)
Fuses 
( P.306)• Fuse with same 
amperage rating as 
original
Light bulbs 
( P.309)
• Bulb with same 
number and wattage 
rating as original
• Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
ItemsParts and tools 

2756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Washer fluid tank (P.281)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.275)
Fuse boxes ( P.306)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.276)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.275)
Battery ( P.279)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.278)
Radiator ( P.278)
Condenser ( P.278)
Electric cooling fan
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 

2776-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
●When the engine is new, for 
example directly after purchasing 
the vehicle or after replacing the 
engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inap-
propriate 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 fre-
quently through heavy traffic
The coolant level is satisfactory 
if it is between the “MAX” and 
“MIN” lines on the reservoir 
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
If the level is on or below the “MIN” 
line, add coolant  up to the “MAX” 
line. ( P.362)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” or a similar high quality 
ethylene glycol ba sed 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-
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil  contains poten-
tially harmful contaminants 
which may cause skin disorders 
such as inflammation and skin 
cancer, so care 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 an d 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 recy-
cling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil 
within the rea ch 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 dip-
stick every time  you refill the 
vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap 
is properly tightened.
Checking the engine cool-
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Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 
a mixture of 55% coolant 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 caps, 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.
Check the radiator and con- denser and clear away any for-
eign objects. If either of the 
above parts is extremely dirty or 
you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be 
between the “MAX” and “MIN” 
lines on the tank.
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant 
reservoir cap. ( P.363)
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 d amaging parts or 
paint.
Checking the radiator and 
condenser
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or con-
denser as they may be hot and 
cause serious injuries, such as 
burns.
Checking and adding the 
brake fluid 

3207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
If  a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer 
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning 
lights 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.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Red)
(Canada)
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.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction i n the parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine c oolant temperature is exces-
sively high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.362)