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aWasher fluid tank ( ➞P. 324)
b Engine oil filler cap (➞ P. 317)
c Engine oil level dipstick ( ➞P. 316)
d Brake fluid reservoir ( ➞P. 320)
e Battery ( ➞P. 321)
f Fuse box ( ➞P. 348) g
Air cleaner ( ➞P. 325)
hEngine coolant reservoir (➞P. 319)
i Electric cooling fan
j Condenser ( ➞P. 320)
k Radiator ( ➞P. 320)
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temper ature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
⬛Checking the engine oil
a Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and
turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
b Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
▶WA-VE engine▶1KR-VET engine
c Wipe the dipstick clean.
d Reinsert the dipstick fully.
eHolding a rag under the end, pull the
dipstick out and check the oil level.
a Low
b Normal
c Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
f Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
KBRO620901NKBRO620902N
KBRO620905N
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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 pr event it from damaging parts or paint.
Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects. If
either of the above parts is extremel y dirty or you are not sure of their
condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
⬛When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious
injuries, such as burns.
Brake fluid
⬛Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines
on the tank.
⬛Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
KBRO620912E
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
ItemClean funnel
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Maintenance and care
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⬛Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can ca use a dangerous loss of braking efficiency.
Use only newly opened brake fluid.
WARNING
⬛When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
NOTICE
⬛If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear
out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent ref illing, there may be a serious problem.
Battery
Check the battery as follows.
⬛Caution symbols✽
The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are as fol-
lows:
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparksBattery acid
Shield eyesNote operating instructions
Keep away from childrenExplosive gas
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When trouble arises
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
⚫Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal)
⚫Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
⚫High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
Audible symptoms
⚫Changes in exhaust sound
⚫Excessive tire squeal when cornering
⚫Strange noises related to the suspension system
⚫Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
⚫Engine misfire, stumbling or running roughly
⚫Appreciable loss of power
⚫Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
⚫Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
⚫Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
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3797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on
If a warning light remains on or flashes, remain calm and take the
following actions. Even if the warn ing light lights up or flashes then
goes out, it is not a malfunction. However, if the same phenomenon
occurs again, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
Warning light/Warning buzzers list
Warning lightsWarning light name/Warning content/Action to take
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer *1)
⦁Low brake fluid level
⦁Malfunction in the brake system
➞ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle is dangerous.
Charging system warning light✽
Malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
➞ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light✽ (warning buzzer)
Abnormal engine oil pressure
➞ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
(Red light
flashing or lit)
High coolant temperature warning light
Abnormal engine coolant temperat ure (light changes from flash-
ing to lit as the temperature rises ➞P. 412.)
➞ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Malfunction indicator lamp
⦁Malfunction in the electron ic engine control system
⦁Electronic control throttle error
➞ Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
Continuously variable transmission warning light✽
Malfunction of the continuously variable transmission electronic
control system
➞ Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
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: If equipped
*1Low brake fluid level warning buzzer:
The warning buzzer sounds when the vehicle has reached a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more while the warning light is on. If the buzzer sounds, the brake
fluid may be low.
*2Electric power steering system warning light (yellow):
If it does not turn off, or if it turns on repeatedly, have it inspected at your Toy-
ota dealer.
*3Open door warning light:
The open doors and/or hood are displa yed to the multi-information display
✽.
*4Open door warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds when at least one of the doors or the hood of the vehicle is
not completely closed and the vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 km/h (3.1 mph).
Tire pressure warning light✽
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
⦁Natural causes (➞P. 384)
⦁Flat tire ( ➞P. 396)
➞ Adjust the tire inflation pressure (including the spare tire) to
the specified level.
➞ The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light
does not turn off even if th e tire inflation pressure is
adjusted, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on af ter blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
➞ Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
(Flashing)
Engine oil deterioration warning light✽
The engine oil replacement is due soon
➞ Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
(Lit)
Engine oil deterioration warning light✽
The engine oil is deteriorated
➞ Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
Parking brake non release warning light (warning buzzer*10)
When the parking brake is applied
➞ Release the parking brake
Warning
lightsWarning light name/Warning content/Action to take
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When trouble arises
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When warning messages are displayed✽
If the warning message appears on the TFT color multi-information
display, be calm and take action as specified below.
If the message appears again after tr oubleshooting, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Messages and warnings
Warning messages
Indicators/Warning lights
Warning content/Action to take
“Brake Fluid Low Stop
in a Safe Place. Contact
Your Dealer.”
Low brake fluid level
When the vehicle speeds exceeds approx. 5
km/h (3 mph), the warning buzzer will
sound.
➞ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle is danger-
ous.
“Brake System Mal-
function Stop in a Safe
Place. Contact Your
Dealer.”Malfunction in the brake system
➞ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle is danger-
ous.
“Charging System Mal-
function Stop in a Safe
Place. Contact Your
Dealer.”Malfunction in the ve hicle’s charging sys-
tem
➞ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
“Oil Pressure Low Stop
in a Safe Place. Contact
Your Dealer.”Abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning buzzer will sound.
➞ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
“Engine Coolant Temp
High Stop in a Safe
Place. Contact Your
Dealer.”
(Red)
Abnormally high temperature of engine
coolant
➞Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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⬛Warning messages
The displayed warning message in this document may be different from the
actual display depending on the use co nditions or vehicle specifications.
⬛Warning message display
⚫By pressing the RETURN switch when the engine switch is “ON”, the warning
message will disappear.
⚫Even when you hide the warning message by pressing the RETURN switch,
the following warning messages wi ll appear in a few seconds.
⦁ Low brake fluid
⦁ Brake system malfunction
⦁ Charging system malfunction
⦁ Low engine oil pressure
⦁ High temperature of engine coolant
⬛When the “Open” warning message is displayed
To avoid battery discharge, the message will automatically disappear after
approx. 10 minutes with the door open when the engine switch is “ACC” or
“OFF”.
“Oil Deterioration
Warning Oil Mainte-
nance Required Soon”
―
The engine oil replacement is due soon✽
➞ Have the vehicle inspected at your Toy-
ota dealer.
“Oil Deterioration
Warning Oil Mainte-
nance Required Visit
Your Dealer”
―
The engine oil is deteriorated✽
➞Have the vehicle inspected at your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
Warning messages
Indicators/
Warning lights
Warning content/Action to take
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