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Close the hood
aSupport the hood with one hand
b Hold the grip and remove the hood stay, and restore it to its original
position
c Lower the hood gently and close it by pushing it with your hand
⬛To disconnect the battery terminals
If you disconnect the battery terminals, the information stored in the computer
will be erased. Before removing the battery terminals, contact your Toyota
dealer for assistance.
WARNING
⬛Check before driving
⚫Make sure the hood is securely locked.
Driving without locking the hood can caus e it to suddenly open while driving,
causing death or serious injury.
⚫If the hood is opened, the hood st ay may detach and the hood may close
unexpectedly. Be especially careful on windy days.
⬛To prevent injury
The interior of the engine compartment is hot after driving. Touching hot com-
ponents can cause serious injury such as burns.
⬛Verification after inspecting the engine compartment
Before starting the engine, make sure that no flammable materials are left in
the engine compartment. Make sure th at there are no flammable materials
such as twigs brought in by small animals and birds in the engine compart-
ment, especially if you have not used th e vehicle for a long time. Such flamma-
ble materials may lead to a vehicle fire.
If you notice a burning smell from th e engine compartment while driving,
immediately stop at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
⬛Checking and changing oil
Make sure that oil is not adhered to the alternator. If oil is ad hered, wipe it off
immediately. If oil is adhered, it may lead to a vehicle fire.
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⚫When the outside temperature is low, the engine oil may become white and
creamy, and it may get to the back of the oil filler cap or oil filling port.This
phenomenon takes place when water vapor in the engine is cooled, forming
water drops, which in turn are mixed wi th the engine oil. This, however, will
disappear when the water evaporates as the outside temperature gets high
or the engine warms up.The engine oil does not deteriorate due to this phe-
nomenon and there will be no problem if the engine oil is continued to be
used.
WARNING
⬛Used engine oil
⚫Used engine oil contains potentially 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 and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in hous ehold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service stat ion or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
⚫Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
⬛If engine oil is spilled
If oil is spilled on the alternator, wipe off the oil immediately. Oil spilled on the
alternator will cause a fire.
NOTICE
⬛To prevent serious engine damage
Observe the following precautions.
⚫Check the oil level on a regular basis.
⚫Do not use any engine oil additive.
⬛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 dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
⚫Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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Maintenance and care
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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
a Reservoir cap
b “FULL” line
c “LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
(➞ P. 412)
⬛Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolan t” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid org anic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C [-31°F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota Genuine dealer.
⬛If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, drain cock and
water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyo ta dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
WARNING
⬛When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing seri ous injuries, such as burns.
⬛When replacing the coolant
To avoid coolant spilling on the altern ator, do not remove the upper radiator
hose from engine side (remove from the radiator side). Coolant spilled on the
alternator will cause corrosion of the coil and a fire.
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