4987-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Add washer fluid in the following
situations:
● A washer does not work.
● The warning message appears
on the multi-information display
(if equipped).
NOTICE
■ When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
■ When adding distilled water (vehicles with maintenance type battery)
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled duri ng battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.
Washer fluid
WARNING
■ When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fi re if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures list ed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.
5778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ If a message about an operation is shown
● If a message about an operation of the engine switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the engine switch is shown when the incor-
rect procedure for starting the engine is performed or the engine switch is
operated incorrectly. Follow the instructions shown on the multi-information
display to operate the engine switch again.
● If a message about a shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may
be shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow the instruc-
tion of the message and shift the shift lever.
● If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replenishment
of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-information display or a warning
light, and then perform the coping method such as closing the open door or
replenishing a consumable.
■ If is shown
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and
check to see if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■ If “Accelerator and Brake Pedals Pressed Simultaneously” is shown
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 193)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If “Windshield washer fluid low” is shown
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 4 9 8 )
666Alphabetical index
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Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 491
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 219, 222
Auto power off function ......... 226
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 225
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 220
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 555
Starting the engine ........ 219, 222
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 453
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 108
EVAK ......................................... 108
Flat tire ...................................... 581
Floor mat .................................... 36
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......... 636
Brake..................................... 638
Clutch .................................... 638
Steering................................. 639
Transfer................................. 637
Washer.................................. 498
Fog lights
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 539, 542, 549
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage................................. 643
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 330
Warning light ......................... 568
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs..... 539, 549
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 643
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 57
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 247
Replacing light
bulbs................... 533, 534, 549
Wattage ................................ 643
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 168
Cleaning................................ 476
Correct driving posture ........... 38
Head restraints ..................... 173
Seat heaters ......................... 450
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light
bulbs................... 536, 537, 549
Turn signal lever ................... 245
Wattage ................................ 643
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 627
Fuel filter ............................... 499
Fuel gauge ............................ 129
Fuel pump shut off system.... 565
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls .......... 614
Information ............................ 644
Refueling............................... 260
Type ...................................... 627
Warning light ......................... 569
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 142
Fuel filler door.......................... 260
Refueling............................... 260
Fuel filter .......................... 499, 569
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 565
Fuses ........................................ 520
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