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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 sand and dust from around the oil filler cap. 
Remove the oil filler 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 need to be 
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals. 
● 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 inappropriate viscosity is used  
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing (with 
towing hitch), 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. 628
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Maintenance and care
You may drain the fuel filter yourself. However, as the operation is dif- 
ficult, we recommend having it drained by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Even if 
you decide to drain it yourself, contact any authorized Toyota retailer 
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
The water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if one of the following 
symptoms occurs:
Vehicles without multi-information display 
When the fuel system warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds. 
( P. 569)
Vehicles with multi-information display 
When “Water accumulation in fuel filter See owner’s manual” is 
shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds*1. 
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch 
to the “LOCK” position. 
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch off. 
Place a small tray under the drain plug or drain hose to catch the 
water and any fuel that comes out. 
Perform the draining as shown in the illustration. 
Turn the drain plug counter- 
clockwise about 2 to 2 1/2 
turns.
Loosening more than this will 
cause water oozing from around 
the drain plug.
Operate the priming pump 
until fuel begins to run out. 
After draining, tighten the drain plug by hand.
*1: Models for model code destination Blank*2
*2: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P.  1 2 )
Fuel filter (diesel engine only)
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Maintenance and care
■Headlight (low beams) (halogen headlights type B) 
Unplug the connector while 
depressing the lock release. 
Turn the bulb base counter- 
clockwise. 
Replace the light bulb, and 
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb 
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb 
base.
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Maintenance and care
■Headlight (high beams) (halogen headlights type B) 
Unplug the connector while 
depressing the lock release. 
Turn the bulb base counter- 
clockwise. 
Replace the light bulb, and 
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb 
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb 
base.
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Maintenance and care
■Front position lights/daytime running lights (if equipped)  
(halogen headlights type A) 
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise. 
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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ning lights
Vehicles with daytime running
lights
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Vehicles without daytime run- 
ning lights
Vehicles with daytime running
lights
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Maintenance and care
Partly remove the fender liner and turn the bulb base counter- 
clockwise. 
Remove the light bulb. 
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Without daytime running lightsWith daytime running lights
Bumper
Fender  
linerBumper
Fender  
liner
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■Front turn signal lights (halogen headlights type A) 
Turn the bulb base counter- 
clockwise. 
Remove the light bulb. 
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Partly remove the fender 
liner and turn the bulb base 
counterclockwise. 
Remove the light bulb. 
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Bumper
Fender  
liner
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