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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
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hood ..................................384
Positioning a floor jack ....... 385
Engine compartment .......... 386
Tires ................................... 393
Tire inflation pressure......... 405
Wheels ............................... 407
Air conditioning filter ........... 408
Electronic key battery ......... 410
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 412
Headlight aim ..................... 414
Light bulbs .......................... 415
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............. 424
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising......................................... 425
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................... 427
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 429
Fuel pump shut off system ......................................... 430
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 431
If a warning message is dis- played .............................. 442
If you have a flat tire ........... 446
If the engine will not start ... 460
If you lose your keys .......... 461
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................. 462
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 463
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ............................ 465If your vehicle overheats ....
469
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................................... 471
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................. 474
Fuel information ................. 482
Tire information .................. 484
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 494
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 507
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 510
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ............. 510
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ... 511
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 512
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 519
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........ ................................. 522
Alphab
etical Index.............. 525
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
13Pictorial index
Precautions for winter season.............................................. P.314
To prevent freezing (windshiel d wiper de-icer) ..................... P.324
Precautions for car wash
*.................................................... P.371
Fuel filler door ............................................... ..................... P.221
Refueling method ............................................... .................. P.221
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity ................................... .............. P.475
Tires.......................................................... ........................... P.393
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ........ P.393, 479
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................... .................. P.314
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.393
Coping with flat tires......................................... .................... P.446
Hood ........................................................... ......................... P.384
Opening ............................................................................... P.384
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................ P.476
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.469
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.442
Front turn signal lights/parking lights
*..................... P.204,210
Parking lights
*............................................................... ..... P.210
Headlights/daytime running lights
*.................................. P.210
Headlights..................................................... ...................... P.210
Daytime running lights .. .................................................... P.210
Front side marker lights ....................................... ............. P.210
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights*........................... P.210
Front fog lights
*............................................................... ... P.216
Stop/tail lights ............................................... ..................... P.210
Tail lights.................................................... ......................... P.210
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ................................................... P.201
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.415, Watts: P.481)
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 370
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 373
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 376
General maintenance.. 378
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 380
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 382
Hood ........................... 384
Positioning a floor jack .................................. 385
Engine compartment ... 386
Tires ............................ 393
Tire inflation pressure.. 405
Wheels ......... ...............407
Air conditioning filter .... 408
Electronic key battery.. 410
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 412
Headlight aim .............. 414
Light bulbs................... 415
3836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Headlight aim
( P.414)• Phillips-head
screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P.415)
• Bulb with same
number and
wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
( P.390)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.405)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.392)
• 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.390)
■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.
4166-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Back-up lights
License plate lights
■Lights that need to be
replaced by your Toyota
dealer
Headlight low beams
Headlight high beams
Daytime running lights (types
A and C)
Daytime running lights/park-
ing lights (type B)
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Side turn signal lights
Tail lights/stop lights
Rear side marker lights
Tail lights
High mounted stoplight
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED lights
The lights other than the following
lights each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out,
take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer to have the light replaced.
●Front turn signal lights/parking
lights (types A and C)
●Front turn signal lights (type B)
●Front side marker lights
●Rear turn signal lights
●Back-up lights
●License plate lights
■Condensation build-up on the
inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up
on the inside of the light lens does
not indicate a malfunction. Contact
your Toyota dealer for more informa- tion in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up
on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up
inside the light.
■When replacing light bulbs
P.413
■Front turn signal
lights/parking lights (types
A and C) and front turn sig-
nal lights (type B)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb, and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit by inserting it
and turning the bulb base
clockwise.
After installing the bulb base, wig-
gle it lightly to make sure it is
Replacing light bulbs
529Alphabetical Index
FluidAutomatic transmission ........ 478
Brake .................................... 479
Washer ................................. 392
Fog lights Switch................................... 216
Footwell light .................... ...... 337
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 136
Cleaning ............................... 373
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 142
Head restraints ..................... 145
Memory recall function ......... 144
Seat heaters ......................... 335
Seat position memory .......... 142
Seat ventilators .................... 335
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 210
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Fuel Capacity ............................... 475
Fuel gauge ....................... 79, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ... 430
Information ........................... 482
Refueling .............................. 221
Type ..................................... 475
Warning light ........................ 434
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ..... 88, 99
Current fuel consumption . 88, 99
Fuel economy ......... ............ 88, 99
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 462
Refueling .............................. 221 Fuel gauge...........................79, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ....430
Fuses .......................................412
G
Garage door opene
r ...............360
Gauges ................................79, 82
Glove box ................................341
Glove box light........................341
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Head restraints .......................145
Headlight aim ..........................414
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................212
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................213
Light switch...........................210
Replacing light bulbs ............415
Head-up display ......................103 Driving information display area...........................................103
Eco Driving Indicator ............106
Navigation system-linked display ...........................................106
Settings ................................104
Heated steering wheel............335
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................322
Heated steering wheel..........335
Outside rear view mirrors .....324
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................331
Seat heaters ....... ..................335
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............415
Hill-start assist control...........307
Hood Open.....................................384
531Alphabetical Index
Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 415
Lights Automatic High Beam system........................................... 213
Fog light switch .................... 216
Front interior lights ............... 338
Front personal lights............. 338
Headlight switch ................... 210
Interior lights......................... 337
Interior lights list ................... 337
Rear interior lights ................ 338
Rear personal lights ............. 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Vanity lights .......................... 359
Welcome light illumination con- trol ...................................... 211
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation ............................. 239
Warning messages............... 249
Luggage cover........ ................ 345
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 382
General maintenance ........... 378
Maintenance data................. 474
Maintenance requirements... 376
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 432
Menu icons ............................... 87
Meter Clock .......................... 79, 81, 82
Indicators................................ 76
Instrument panel light control81, 86
Meter control switches ..... 87, 97
Meters .............................. 79, 82
Multi-information display .. 87, 96
Settings .......................... 92, 102
Warning lights....................... 431 Warning message.................442
Mirrors Digital Rearview Mirror .........150
Inside rear view mirror ..........149
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers ....................................324
Outside rear view mirrors .....160
Vanity mirrors........................359
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof oper-ation....................................165
Jam protection function ........165
Operation..............................165
Mud & Sand mode ..................301
Multi-information display Audio system-linked display .91, 100
AWD Control...........................91
Clock ......................................86
Driving information display .....88
Driving support system ...........91
Driving support system informa- tion display .............90, 98, 100
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........249
Eco Driving Indicator ..............89
Fuel economy ...................88, 99
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....245
Menu icons .............................87
Meter control switches......87, 97
Navigation system-linked display ...............................90, 98, 100
Pop-up display........................87
Settings ..........................92, 102
Suggestion function ........95, 101
Tire pressure ...... ............91, 396
Vehicle information display .....91
Warning message...........95, 442
Multi-terrain Select .................301