Toyota RAV4 (2021 year). Manual in english — part 9

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Automatic mode switch

Left-hand side temperature control knob

Right-hand side temperature control knob

“SYNC” switch

“OFF” switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch

Eco air conditioning mode switch

Fan speed decrease switch

Fan speed increase switch

Airflow mode control switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

S-FLOW mode switch

“A/C” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

Turn driver’s side temperature

control dial clockwise to
increases the temperature and
turn the dial counterclockwise to

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

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decreases the temperature.

The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time the
“SYNC” switch is pressed.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator
on the “SYNC” switch is on):
The driver’s side temperature con-
trol dial can be used to adjust the
temperature for the driver’s and
passenger’s side. At this time,
operate the passenger’s side tem-
perature control dial to enter indi-
vidual mode.
Individual mode (the indicator on
the “SYNC” switch is off):
The temperature for the driver’s
and passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

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Setting the fan speed

Press the fan speed increase
switch to increase the fan speed
and the fan speed decrease
switch to decrease the fan
speed.

Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns
off the fan.

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Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is
pressed.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield
defogger operates

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Switching between outside
air and recirculated air
modes

Press the outside/recirculated
air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is
selected, the indicator illuminates
on the outside/ recirculated air
mode switch.

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Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled
with low fuel consumption priori-

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

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tized such as reducing fan
speed, etc.
Press the eco air conditioning
mode switch.

When the eco air conditioning
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning
mode switch.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.
When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.

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Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors (if equipped)

Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the
outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped).
Press the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror

defoggers switch.

The rear window defogger and mir-
ror heater automatically turn off
after approximately 60 minutes.
However, the rear window defogger
and mirror heater automatically turn
off after approximately 15 minutes
depending on conditions including
the outside temperature and
charging system conditions.
When the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning “A/C” switch on will

dehumidify the air from the outlets

and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

●

If you turn “A/C” switch off, the

windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the

recirculated air mode is used.

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up

by the vehicle is still drawn into the

vehicle after closing the windows, it

is recommended that the air intake

mode be set to outside air mode

and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air

from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle

when the outside air temperature

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may

automatically switch depending on

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the temperature setting or the

inside temperature.

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When the outside temperature

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air

conditioning system may switch to

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected

as a default mode when the

engine switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside

air mode at any time by pressing

the outside/recirculated air mode

switch.

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Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor

operation controlled to restrict

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following

operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.355)

• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode

●

When the driving mode is set to

Eco driving mode, the Eco air con-

ditioning mode will be turned on

automatically. Even in this case,

the Eco air conditioning mode can

be turned off by pressing the Eco

air conditioning mode switch.

■

When the outside temperature

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may

not operate even when “A/C” switch

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air

mode.

●

During use, various odors from

inside and outside the vehicle may

enter into and accumulate in the

air conditioning system. This may

then cause odor to be emitted

from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from

occurring:

• It is recommended that the air

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the

vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may

be delayed for a short period of

time immediately after the air con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle,

helping to reduce odors that occur

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning system opera-

tions when the engine is

stopped due to the Stop & Start

system (vehicles with Stop &

Start system)

When the engine is stopped due to

Stop & Start system operations, the

automatic air conditioning cooling,

heating and dehumidification func-

tions turn off and the fan speed is

decreased according to the outside

temperature etc. or air blowing

stops. To stop the air conditioning

system from turning off, press the

Stop & Start cancel switch and

refrain from using the Stop & Start

system.

■

When the windshield is fogged

up and the engine is stopped

due to the Stop & Start system

(vehicles with Stop & Start sys-

tem)

Press the windshield defogger

switch to restart the engine and

defog the windshield.
If the windshield continuously fogs

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up, press the Stop & Start cancel

switch and refrain from using the

Stop & Start system.

■

When an odor comes from the

air conditioning system while

the engine is stopped due to the

Stop & Start system (vehicles

with Stop & Start system)

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch

to restart the engine.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.608

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Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features:



P.710)

1

Press the “AUTO” switch.

The dehumidification function

begins to operate. Air outlets and

fan speed are automatically

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting and humidity.

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

Requires registered tech-
nician to service air con-
ditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and

that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing (if equipped)

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces when the outside rear

view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing

parts of the air conditioning

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air condition-

ing system, such as the evapora-

tor, is to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

Using automatic mode

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2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.

If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a

while until warm or cool air is ready

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.



No passengers are detected
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is
not operating

While operating,

illumi-

nates.

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Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all
seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Press

on the air condition-

ing operation panel and switch
the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats

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Operation of automatic airflow

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable

interior, airflow may be directed to

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the engine is started

and at other times depending on

the outside temperature.

●

After the engine is started, if pas-

sengers move around inside or

enter/exit the vehicle, the system

cannot accurately detect the pres-

ence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not

operate.

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Operation of manual airflow

control

Even if the function is manually

switched to directing airflow to only

the front seats, when a rear seat is

Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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occupied, it may automatically direct

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow

control

1

With the indicator off, turn the

engine switch to OFF.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse,

turn the engine switch to ON.

This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.

The indicator comes on when the
system is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.

If equipped

■

Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets



Front

1

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

*

3

Close the vent

*

*

: If equipped (center air outlets

only)

Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the

side of the front pillars when the

windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

A

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Rear (if equipped)

1

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

*

: If equipped

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the

instrument panel which may cover

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow

may be obstructed, preventing the

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

Heated steering

wheel

*

/seat heat-

ers

*

/seat ventilators

*



Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by
pulling air through the seat
upholstery

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in

the following categories comes in

contact with the steering wheel or

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,

etc.)

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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off

The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.



Front

Turns the seat heaters on/off

1

High temperature

2

Low temperature

When the seat heater is on, the
indicator illuminates on the seat
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch
in the neutral position. The indi-
cator will turn off.



Rear

Turns the seat heaters on/off
The indicator light comes on
when the seat heater is operat-
ing.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

seat heaters and seat ventila-

tors

Do not put heavy objects that

have an uneven surface on the

seat and do not stick sharp

objects (needles, nails, etc.) into

the seat.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the

engine is not running.

Heated steering wheel

Operating the seat heat-
ers

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Turns the seat heaters and ven-
tilators on/off

Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

1

Turns the seat heater on

The level indicators (yellow)

light up during operation.

2

Turns the seat ventilator on

The level indicators (green)

light up during operation.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Air conditioning system-linked

control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi,

the fan speed of the seat ventilator

may increase according to the fan

speed of the air conditioning sys-

tem.

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a

blanket or cushion when using

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more

than necessary.

Seat heaters and ventila-
tors

A

A

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a

blanket or cushion when using

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more

than necessary.

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6-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (



P.533)

Front interior lights/personal lights (



P.532, 533)

Open tray lights (if equipped)

*

Footwell lights (if equipped)

*

Front cup holder lights (if equipped)

*

*

: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.

When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these
lights will reduce intensity.

■

Front interior lights

Turns the lights on/off

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A

B

C

D

E

Operating interior lights

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Turns the switch to the door
position (door linked)

When a door is opened while the
door position is on, the lights turn
on.

1

Turns the door position on

2

Turns the lights off

■

Rear interior light

1

Turns the light off

2

Turns the door position on

When a door is opened while the
door position is on, the light turns
on.

3

Turns the light on

Turns the lights on/off

■

Illuminated entry system (vehi-

cles with smart key system)

The lights automatically turn on/off

according to the engine switch

mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the

doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when

the engine switch is turned to OFF,

the lights will go off automatically

after 20 minutes.

■

The interior lights will turn on

automatically when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy

(inflate) or in the event of a strong

rear impact, the interior lights will

turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-

matically after approximately 20

minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off

manually. However, in order to help

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until

safety can be ensured.

(The interior lights may not turn on

automatically depending on the

force of the impact and conditions of

the collision.)

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before

the lights turn off) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.710)

Operating personal lights

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NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the engine

is not running.

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6-3.Using the storage features

Open tray (



P.538)

Auxiliary boxes (



P.537)

Bottle holders (



P.537)

Console box (



P.536)

Cup holders (



P.536)

Glove box (



P.535)

Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A

B

C

D

E

F

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left

in the vehicle

Do not leave glasses, lighters or

spray cans in the storage spaces,

as this may cause the following

when cabin temperature becomes

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by

heat or cracked if they come

into contact with other stored

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the

lighter may catch fire or the

spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

Glove box

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Lift the lid while pushing the but-
ton to release the lock.

■

Console box tray (if equipped)

The tray can be removed and stored

in the bottom of the console box.



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may

occur due to an occupant being

struck by the open glove box or

the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of

an accident or sudden braking.

Cup holders

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

Front



Rear

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored

depending on its size or shape.



Type A

Push the lid.



Type B (if equipped)

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup

holders

Do not place anything other than

cups or beverage cans in the cup

holders.

Inappropriate items must not be

stored in the cup holders even if

the lid is closed.

Other items may be thrown out of

the holders in the event of an

accident or sudden braking and

cause injury. If possible, cover hot

drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle

holders

Do not place anything other than

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of

the holders in the event of an

accident or sudden braking and

cause injury.

NOTICE

■

Items that should be not

stowed in the bottle holders

Do not place open bottles or glass

and paper cups containing liquid

in the bottle holders. The contents

may spill and glasses may break.

Auxiliary boxes

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

Driver’s side



Front passenger’s side



Front of console

Vehicles with wireless charger:



P.547

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not leave the auxiliary box

(type A) open while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of

an accident or sudden braking.

■

Items unsuitable for storing

(type A)

Do not store items heavier than

0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary

box to open and the items inside

may fall out, resulting in an acci-

dent.

Open tray

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open

tray

Observe the following precautions

when putting items in the open

tray. Failure to do so may cause

items to be thrown out of the tray

in the event of sudden braking or

steering. In these cases, the items

may interfere with pedal operation

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that

may protrude over the tray’s

edge.

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Raise the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.

■

Flipping the deck board
upside down

The deck board can be flipped
upside down (resin side up)
depending on the situation.

Original position

Underside (resin side)

■

Changing the deck board
positions

Height of the deck board can be
changed by setting the deck
board under the floor.

Upper

Lower

Luggage compart-

ment features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in

use

To avoid injury, always return the

hooks to their stowed positions

when not in use.

Deck board

A

B

A

B

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6-3. Using the storage features

1

Pull up the tab to raise the
deck board and move it
toward you to remove.

2

Place the deck board through
the groove and move for-
ward.

■

Setting the deck board
upright

When taking out the tools, the
deck board can be set upright.

When the back surface (resin sur-
face) of the deck board is facing up,
flip it back to the original position.

1

Pull up the tab to raise the
deck board and fold it for-
ward.

2

Place the edge

into the

groove, and with the deck
board in a standing state, put
the edge

into the holes.

WARNING

■

When operating the deck

board

Do not place anything on the deck

board when operating the board.

Otherwise, your fingers may be

caught or an accident may result

causing injuries.

A

B

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

Type A



Type B

■

Removing the partition plate

Disengage the claws

■

Installing the luggage cover

1

Compress the both ends of
the luggage cover and insert
into the recess to install.

2

Pull out the luggage cover
and hook it onto the anchors.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the deck board closed.
In the event of sudden braking, an

accident may occur due to an

occupant being struck by the deck

board or the items stored under

the deck board.

Side auxiliary box

Luggage cover (if
equipped)

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6-3. Using the storage features

■

Removing the luggage
cover

1

Release the cover from the
left and right anchors and
allow it to retract.

2

Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.

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Stowing the luggage cover

1

Open the rear deck board
and remove the side deck
covers.

When the back surface (resin sur-

face) of the deck board is facing up,

remove the deck board.

2

Place the both ends of the
luggage cover into the
holder.

WARNING

■

Luggage cover

●

When installing/stowing the lug-

gage cover, make sure that the

luggage cover is securely

installed/stowed. Failure to do

so may result in serious injury in

the event of sudden braking or a

collision.

●

Do not place anything on the

luggage cover. In the event of

sudden braking or turning, the

item may go flying and strike an

occupant. This could lead to an

unexpected accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to climb

on the luggage cover. Climbing

on the luggage cover could

result in damage to the luggage

cover, possibly causing death or

serious injury to the child.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the lug-

gage cover

Do not place anything on top of

the luggage cover. When rolling

up the luggage cover, objects

may be caught in the cover, dam-

aging the cover and generating

noise.

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6-4.Using the other interior features

1

To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.

3

To use the side extender (if
equipped), place the visor in
the side position, then slide it
backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

Automatic light off to prevent

battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when

the engine switch is turned to OFF,

the lights will go off automatically

after 20 minutes.

The power outlet can be used
for the following components:
12 V: Accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use
less than 100 W.

■

12 V



Front

Open the lid.



Console box (if equipped)

Open the console box and open
the lid.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the vanity lights on

for extended periods while the

engine is off.

Power outlet

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

Rear (if equipped)

Open the lid.



Luggage compartment (if
equipped)

Open the lid.

■

120 VAC (if equipped)

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used

when



12 V

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.



120 VAC

The engine switch is in ON.

■

When turning the engine switch

to OFF

Disconnect electrical devices with

charging functions, such as mobile

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected,

the engine switch may not be turned

off normally.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power

outlet

Close the power outlet lid when

the power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that

enter the power outlet may cause

a short circuit.

■

To prevent the fuse from

being blown

●

12 V

Do not use an accessory that
uses more than 12 V 10 A.

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The USB charging ports are
used to supply 2.1 A of electric-
ity at 5 V to external devices.
The USB charging ports are for
charging only. They are not
designed for data transfer or
other purposes.
Depending on the external
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual
included with the device before
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging
ports



Console box



Rear

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be

used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB

charging ports may not operate

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more

than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer,

such as a USB memory device, is

connected

●

If the connected external device is

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

NOTICE

●

120 VAC

Do not use a 120 VAC appliance
that requires more than 100 W. If
a 120 VAC appliance that con-
sumes more than 100 W is used,
the protection circuit will cut the
power supply.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the

engine is not running.

■

Appliances that may not

operate properly (120 VAC)

The following 120 VAC appli-

ances may not operate properly

even if their power consumption is

under 100 W.

●

Appliances with high initial peak

wattage

●

Measuring devices that pro-

cess precise data

●

Other appliances that require an

extremely stable power supply

USB charging ports (if
equipped)

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■

About connected external

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start

again. This is not a malfunction.

A portable device can be

charged by just placing Qi stan-
dard wireless charge compatible
portable devices according to
the Wireless Power Consortium,
such as smartphones and
mobile batteries, etc., on the
charge area.
This function cannot be used
with portable devices that are
larger than the charging area.
Also, depending on the portable
device, it may not operate as
normal. Please read the opera-
tion manual for portable devices
to be used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into

the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the ports.

●

When the USB charging ports

are not in use, close the lids. If a

foreign object or liquid enters a

port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

or impact the USB charging

ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify

the USB charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in

the vehicle. The temperature

inside the vehicle may become

high, resulting in damage to an

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging

ports for a long period of time

when the engine is off.

Wireless charger (if
equipped)

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■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch

Operation indicator light

Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

1

Press the power supply
switch of the wireless char-
ger.

Switches on and off with each

press of the power supply switch.
When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on.
Even with the engine off, the on/off

state of the power supply switch is

memorized.

2

Place the charging side of
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try plac-

ing the portable device as close to

the center of the charging area as

possible.
When charging is complete, the

operation indicator light (green)

comes on.

■

Recharging function



When charging is complete
and after a fixed time in the
charge suspension state,
charging restarts.



When the portable device is
moved, charging is stopped
for a moment and then it
restarts.

■

Lighting conditions of oper-
ation indicator light

A

B

C

Operation

indicator

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless
charger power supply
is off

Green
(comes
on)

On Standby (charging
possible state)

When charging is com-
plete

*

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eatures

*

: Depending on the portable

device, there are cases where the
operation indicator light will con-
tinue being lit up orange even
after the charging is complete.



When the operation indicator
light flashes

When an error occurs, the oper-
ation indicator light flashes an
orange color.
Handle the error based on the
following tables.

• Flashing repeatedly once

every second (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times

continuously (Orange)

Orange
(comes
on)

When placing the por-
table device on the
charging area (detect-
ing the portable device)

Charging

Operation

indicator

light

Conditions

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.

If the engine
switch is in ACC:
Turn the engine
switch to ON.
If the engine
switch is in ON:
Turn the engine
switch to OFF
and then back to
ON.
If the operation
indicator light still
blinks after per-
forming the
above proce-
dure, contact
your Toyota
dealer.

Suspected

causes

Handling method

A foreign sub-
stance is
between the por-
table device and
charge area.

Remove the for-
eign substance
from between
portable device
and the charge
area.

The portable
device is out of
sync due to the
device being
shifted from the
center of the
charge area.

Place the porta-
ble device near
the center of the
charge area.

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• Repeatedly flashes 4 times

continuously (Orange)

■

The wireless charger can be

operated when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge stan-

dard can be used on compatible

devices.

However, not all Qi standard

devices and compatibility are guar-

anteed.
Starting with mobile phones and

smartphones, it is aimed for low

power electrically supplied portable

devices of no more than 5W.

■

When covers and accessories

are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where

cover and accessories not able to

handle Qi are attached to the porta-

ble device. Depending on the type

of cover and accessory, it may not

be possible to charge. When

charging is not performed even with

the portable device placed on the

charge area, remove the cover and

accessories.

■

While charging, noise enters

the AM radio

Turn off the wireless charger and

confirm that the noise has

decreased. If the noise decreases,

continuously pushing the power

supply switch of the wireless char-

ger for 2 seconds, the frequency of

the charger can be changed and the

noise can be reduced.Also, on that

occasion, the operation indicator

light will flash orange 2 times.

■

Important points of the wireless

charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be

detected within the vehicle inte-

rior, charging cannot be done.

When the door is opened and

closed, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless

charging device and portable

device will get warmer, however

this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets

warm while charging, charging

may stop due to the protection

function on the portable device

side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device

drops significantly, charge again.

●

Depending on usage of the porta-

ble device, it may not be fully

charged. This is not a malfunction.

●

When using a mobile phone near

a wireless charger, the call sensi-

tivity and communication speed

may be reduced.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned

on, while searching for the portable

device a sound will be produced,

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.570

■

Label indicating precautions for

using the wireless charger

There is a label on the wireless

charger. Follow the instructions on

the label.

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Temperature ris-
ing within the
wireless charger.

Stop charging at
once and start
charging again
after for a while.

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■

Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device,

for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the main part

of the portable device while driv-

ing.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy-pacemakers or

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult

their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger. The opera-

tions of the wireless charger may

have an affect on medical

devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in a

possibility of equipment failure

and damage, catch fire, burns due

to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic

objects between the charging

area and the portable device

while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic

objects, etc., to the charger area

or portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc.,

and charge

●

Do not charge portable devices

other than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for

disassembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong

force

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate cor-

rectly

In the following conditions, it may

not operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully

charged

●

There is foreign matter between

the charge area and portable

device

●

The temperature of the portable

device gets higher from

charging

●

The charging surface of the por-

table device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable

device is out of alignment with

the charge area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other

facility that generates strong

radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the electronic key is in

contact with, or is covered by

the following metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.

NOTICE

●

When other wireless keys (that

emit radio waves) are being

used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-
mentioned, when the charger
does not perform normally or the
operation display lamp is flashing
continuously, it is considered that
the wireless charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact authorized
Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards,

such as credit cards, a contact-

less IC card, or magnetic

recording media, etc., close to

the charger while charging, oth-

erwise, data may disappear

under the influence of magne-

tism. Also, do not bring preci-

sion instruments such as wrist

watches, etc., close to the char-

ger, as such objects may break.

●

Do not leave portable devices in

the cabin. The temperature

inside the cabin may become

high, when under the sun, and

cause damage to the device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

When the engine is stopped, do

not use the wireless charger for a

long time.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when

getting in or out of the vehicle or

rising from your seat.

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The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.

*

: If equipped

The HomeLink

®

wireless control

system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the
device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

is

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or

put a heavy load on the assist

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be

hanged on the hook

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or sharp objects on the

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may

become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink

®

to operate

garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.

System components

A

B

C

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operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Illuminates above each button
selected.

HomeLink

®

icon

Garage door operation indi-

cators

HomeLink

®

logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

is oper-

ating.

When the HomeLink

®

button is

pressed, the logo disappears even
while the HomeLink

®

is operating.

Setting icon

Press the menu button to change
the setting.

Menu buttons

HomeLink

®

buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

memory

●

The registered codes are not

erased even if the battery cable is

disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering
a different code to a HomeLink

®

button that already has a code

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, American

Samoa and Puerto Rico

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at

www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-

800-355-3515.

■

Before programming
HomeLink

®



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors,
gates, or other devices may
operate. For this reason,
make sure that people and
objects are clear of the
garage door or other devices
to prevent injury or other
potential harm.



It is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the
remote control transmitter for
successful programming.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage

door or other remote control

device

The garage door or other device

may operate, so ensure people

and objects are out of danger to

prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

com-

patible transceiver with any

garage door opener or device that

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety

standards.
This includes any garage door

that cannot detect an interfering

object. A door or device without

these features increases the risk

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-
ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or
play with the HomeLink

®

buttons.

Programming HomeLink

®

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

Garage door opener motors
manufactured after 1995 may
be equipped with rolling code
protection. If this is the case,
you may need a stepladder or
other sturdy, safe device to
reach the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps

2

through

4

must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

®

indicator

light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.

1

Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror: Press the
HomeLink

®

button or menu

button

When the HomeLink

®

button is

pressed:
Homelink

®

Training Tutorial will be

displayed to assist you program-
ming the HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

Training Tutorial

is displayed, follow the instructions

displayed.
When the menu button is pressed:

Press the menu button

and

select the “Set Up >”. Homelink

®

Training Tutorial will be displayed

to assist you programming the
HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

Training Tutorial

is displayed, follow the instructions

displayed.

2

Press and release the
HomeLink

®

button you want

to program and check that
the HomeLink

®

indicator light

flashes (orange).

3

Point the remote control
transmitter for the device at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink

®

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

indicator light

in view while programming.

4

Program a device.



Programming a device other
than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)

Press and hold the remote con-
trol transmitter button until the
HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), then release

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the button.



Programming an entry gate
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote
control transmitter button at 2
second intervals, repeatedly,
until the HomeLink

®

indicator

light changes from slowly flash-
ing orange to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

5

Test the HomeLink

®

opera-

tion by pressing the newly
programmed button and
observing the HomeLink

®

indicator light:



HomeLink

®

indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or
other device should operate
when a HomeLink

®

button is

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

indicator light

flashes rapidly: The garage
door opener or other device is
equipped with a rolling code.
To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the
HomeLink

®

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



If the garage door or other
device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

6

Repeat the steps above to
program another device for
any of the remaining
HomeLink

®

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code
system

Two or more people may be
needed to complete rolling code
programming.

1

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found

where the hanging antenna wire is

attached to the unit. The name and

color of the button may vary by

manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage

door opener motor for details.

2

Press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.

Perform

3

within 30 seconds after

performing

2

.

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3

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

®

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this
sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3
times to complete program-
ming.
If the garage door opener
motor operates when the
HomeLink

®

button is

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only
available if the garage door
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device
compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

1

Within 5 seconds after pro-
gramming the garage door
opener has been completed,
if the garage door opener
motor is trained to
HomeLink

®

, both garage

door operation indicators will
flash rapidly (green) and the
light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice,
indicating that 2-way commu-
nication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form

2

and

3

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

®

button

after programming has been com-

pleted.

2

Press a programmed
HomeLink

®

button to oper-

ate a garage door.

3

Within 1 minute of pressing
the HomeLink

®

button, after

the garage door operation
has stopped, press the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on
the garage door opener
motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way
communication with the
garage door opener, both
garage door operation indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash
rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

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■

Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

®

button

When the following procedure is
performed, buttons which
already have devices registered
to them can be overwritten:

1

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

®

button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

indica-

tor starts flashing orange,
release the HomeLink

®

but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

®

”

1

(it takes

20 seconds for the
HomeLink

®

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter

must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

®

buttons.

Press the appropriate
HomeLink

®

button. The

HomeLink

®

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is
shown by the garage door oper-
ation indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Operating HomeLink

®

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

A

B

A

B

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The indicators can operate
within approximately 820 ft. (250
m) of the garage door. However,
if there are obstructions
between the garage door and
the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be
received.
To recall the previous door oper-
ation status, press and release
either HomeLink

®

buttons

and

or

and

(vehicles

with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror),

and

or

and

(vehicles

with Digital Rear-view Mirror)
simultaneously. The last
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside
buttons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from continuously lit
(orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

®

memory.

Green

Opening/closing

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be

received

Erasing the entire
HomeLink

®

memory (all

three codes)

Color

Status

564

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565

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior . . ..

566

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior . . ...

569

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

. . . . . . . . ..

572

General maintenance..

573

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams . . . . . .

576

7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions. . . . . .

577

Hood . . . . . . ...

579

Positioning a floor jack

580

Engine compartment...

582

Tires . . . . . . .

589

Tire inflation pressure .

604

Wheels . . . . . .

606

Air conditioning filter.

608

Wiper insert replacement

. . . . . . . . ..

610

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key battery

. . . . . . . . ..

613

Checking and replacing

fuses. . . . . . ..

616

Light bulbs. . . . ...

619

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7-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable

in some automatic car washes.

There may also be an increased

risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do

not bring the nozzle tip near the

gaps around the doors or perimeter

of the windows, or spray these

areas continuously.

■

Note for a smart key system (if

equipped)

If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock

and unlock repeatedly. In that case,

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2

m) or more separate from the

vehicle while the vehicle is being

washed. (Take care to ensure that

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-

saving mode to disable the smart

key system. (



P.130)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments (if

equipped)

●

Remove any dirt immediately by

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or

abrasive detergent.

• Do not use hard brushes.

• Do not use detergent on the

wheels when they are hot, such

as after driving or parking in hot

weather.

●

For vehicles with 18-inch matte

painted wheels and 19-inch matte

painted wheels: The wheels are

not maintained in the same way

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

Cleaning instructions

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as normal aluminum wheels. For

details, contact your Toyota

dealer.

• When washing the vehicle, use

water to wash off dirt. If the vehi-

cle is particularly dirty, use a

diluted neutral detergent and a

sponge or a soft cloth and wash

off the dirt by hand.

• Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use. After using

detergent, wash the detergent off

with water and wipe the vehicle

dry with a soft cloth.

●

For vehicles with 18-inch matte

painted wheels and 19-inch matte

painted wheels: Make sure to

observe the following precautions

to prevent damage to the matte

paint.

• Do not polish or scrub with dry

cloths, brushes, etc.

• Do not use detergents containing

coatings or abrasives.

• If using an automatic car wash,

make sure it does not include ded-

icated wheel brushes.

• Do not use high-pressure spray

guns or steam cleaners.

• Do not use detergent on the

wheels when they are hot, such

as after driving or parking in hot

weather.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with

an approximately 5% solution of

neutral detergent and water to

clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of

the engine compartment. Doing

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield

(vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate unexpect-

edly in the following situations,

and may result in hands being

caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper

blades.

Off

AUTO

●

When the upper part of the

windshield where the raindrop

sensor is located is touched by

hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop

sensor body or if something

bumps into the raindrop sensor

A

B

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WARNING

■

Precautions regarding the

exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the

exhaust pipes to become quite

hot.
When washing the vehicle, be

careful not to touch the pipes until

they have cooled sufficiently, as

touching hot exhaust pipes can

cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor (if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the system

may malfunction. If this occurs,

consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration

and corrosion on the body

and components (aluminum

wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings

or bird droppings are present on

the paint surface

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke,

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and

gasoline are spilled on the paint

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or

scratched, have it repaired

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use

organic substances or scrub

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces

of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

■

When using an automatic car

wash (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off posi-

tion.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate and the

wiper blades may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do

not let water from the high-pres-

sure washer directly hit the

camera or the area around the

camera. Due to the shock from

the high pressure water, it is

possible that the device may not

operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), or connectors

or the following parts.

The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with

high-pressure water.

• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a

sponge or brush to apply the foam.

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and

let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as

dry as possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm

water using a cloth or sponge. Also

check the belts periodically for

excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

NOTICE

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from

the vehicle body. Otherwise

resin section, such as moldings

and bumpers, may be deformed

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of

the windshield continuously. If

water enters the air conditioning

system intake located near the

lower part of the windshield, the

air conditioning system may not

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle
interior

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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical

components, etc., to malfunc-

tion or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle

interior wet.

(



P.34)

An electrical malfunction may

cause the airbags to deploy or

not function properly, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger:

Do not let the wireless charger

(



P.555) get wet. Failure to do

so may cause the charger to

become hot and cause burns or

could cause electric shock

resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use a polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel

may reflect off the windshield,

obstructing the driver’s view and

leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or

cause streaks or damage to

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene,

and alcohol

●

Do not use a polish wax or pol-

ish cleaner. The instrument

panel’s or other interior part’s

painted surface may be dam-

aged.

■

Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

Observe the following precautions

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in

the shade, especially during

summer.

●

Do not place items made of

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax

on the upholstery, as they may

stick to the leather surface if the

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

water.

Vehicle systems such as the

audio system may be damaged if

water comes into contact with

electrical components such as the

audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may

also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch

the lens. (



P.226)

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces
of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture. Allow the
leather to dry in a shaded and
ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the

interior of the vehicle at least twice a

year to maintain the quality of the

vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

●

Do not use a glass cleaner to

clean the rear window, as this

may cause damage to the rear

window defogger heater wires.

Use a cloth dampened with

lukewarm water to gently wipe

the window clean. Wipe the win-

dow in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires.

●

Be careful not to scratch or

damage the heater wires.

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

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7-2.Maintenance

■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine

Toyota parts be used for repairs to

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in

replacement or if a repair shop other

than a Toyota dealer performs

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to

be performed by a Toyota

dealer

●

Toyota technicians are well-

trained specialists and are kept up

to date with the latest service

information. They are well

informed about the operations of

all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It

proves that the maintenance that

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem

should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Toyota

dealer will promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be
performed on a daily basis. This
can be done by yourself or by a
Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.

For details about maintenance
items and schedules, refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care
and regular maintenance
are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks.
Toyota recommends the fol-
lowing maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly

maintained

Improper maintenance could

result in serious damage to the

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and a wide variety

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Avoid

exposure and wash any

affected area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds which are

known to cause brain damage.

Wash your hands after han-

dling. (



P.587)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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■

Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

After the required maintenance is

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the

reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or mes-

sage, follow the procedure

described below:

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

on the multi-information display.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

“Vehicle Settings”. Then press
and hold

.

3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then
press

.

4

Select “Yes” and press

.

You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect
warranty coverage.

The use of Toyota Repair Manuals
is recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general
maintenance items that
should be performed at the
intervals specified in the
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It
is recommended that any
problem you notice should
be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or
qualified service shop for
advice.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure

that there is adequate ventilation

before performing maintenance

checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.587)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at
the correct level?
(



P.585)

Engine coolant

Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct
level? (



P.584)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
(



P.582)

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Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
(



P.585)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(



P.587)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator
pedal

• The accelerator

pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).

Automatic
transmission
“Park” mecha-
nism

• When parked on

a slope and the
shift position is in
P, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move
smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?

• Does the brake

pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?

Items

Check points

Brakes

• The vehicle

should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.

• The brakes

should work
effectively.

• The brake pedal

should not feel
spongy.

• The brake pedal

should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.

Head
restraints

• Do the head

restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indica-

tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?

Lights

• Do all the lights

come on?

Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on

a slope and the
parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?

Items

Check points

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Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate
smoothly?

• The seat belts

should not be
damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat con-

trols operate
properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have
the correct
amount of free
play?

• There should not

be any strange
sounds coming
from the steer-
ing wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors

operate
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine

hood lock system
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not

be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.

Items

Check points

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure
correct?

• The tires should

not be damaged
or excessively
worn.

• Have the tires

been rotated
according to the
maintenance
schedule?

• The wheel nuts

should not be
loose.

Windshield
wipers/rear
window wiper

• The wiper blades

should not show
any signs of
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or
deformation.

• The wiper blades

should clear the
windshield with-
out streaking or
skipping.

Items

Check points

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7-2. Maintenance

The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.



When the battery is discon-
nected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness
codes may not be completely
set.



When the fuel tank cap is

loose
The malfunction indicator
lamp comes on indicating a
temporary malfunction and
your vehicle may not pass the
I/M test.

The error code in the OBD sys-
tem will not be cleared unless
the vehicle is driven 40 or more
times.

Contact your Toyota dealer to
prepare the vehicle for re-test-
ing.

Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)

programs

Some states have vehicle
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control sys-
tem.

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

When the malfunction
indicator lamp still
remains on after several
driving trips

If your vehicle does not
pass the I/M test

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Do-it-yourself service

precautions

If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure as
given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

Battery con-
dition
(



P.587)

• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid
level
(



P.585)

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 4 or SAE
J1704

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding brake
fluid)

Engine cool-
ant level
(



P.584)

• “Toyota Super

Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant
and 45% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel (used only

for adding coolant)

Engine oil
level
(



P.582)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or
equivalent

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding engine
oil)

Fuses
(



P.616)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating
as original

Items

Parts and tools

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Light bulbs
(



P.619)

• Bulb with same

number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal

• Phillips-head

screwdriver

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Radiator and
condenser
(



P.585)



Tire inflation
pressure
(



P.604)

• Tire pressure

gauge

• Compressed air

source

Washer fluid
(



P.588)

• Water or washer

fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
ter 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.

●

Be careful not to touch the

engine, radiator, exhaust mani-

fold, etc., right after driving as

they may be hot. Oil and other

fluids may also be hot.

Items

Parts and tools

●

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 fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. (



P.585)

■

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.

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1

Pull the hood lock release
lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.

3

Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
the slot.

Hood

Release the lock from the
inside of the vehicle to open
the hood.

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly,

it may open while the vehicle is in

motion and cause an accident,

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

After installing the support

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the

hood securely from falling down

on to your head or body.

■

When closing the hood

When closing the hood, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc.

from being caught.

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Front

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod

to its clip before closing the hood.

Closing the hood without return-

ing the support rod properly could

cause the hood to bend.

Positioning a floor

jack

When using a floor jack, fol-
low the instructions in the
manual provided with the
jack and perform the opera-
tion safely.
When raising your vehicle
with a floor jack, position
the jack correctly.
Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or
cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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Rear

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Fuse boxes (



P.616)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.583)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.582)

Battery (



P.587)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.585)

Radiator (



P.585)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.585)

Washer fluid tank (



P.588)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.584)

With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off,

check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

Engine compartment

Components

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Checking and adding the
engine oil

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Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
engine, wait more than 5
minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the
engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ

depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.

■

Checking the oil type and
preparing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.



Engine oil selection



P.678



Oil quantity (Low



Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

■

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.

1

Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

3

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 consump-

A

B

C

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tion 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 inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine

speeds or with a heavy load,

when towing, or when driving

while accelerating or decelerating

frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for

a long time, or when driving fre-

quently through heavy traffic

The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. (



P.670)

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially 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 household trash,

in sewers or onto the ground.

Call your Toyota dealer, service

station or auto parts store for

information concerning recy-

cling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil

within the reach of children.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine

damage

Check the oil level on a regular

basis.

■

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 dip-

stick every time you refill the

vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap

is properly tightened.

■

If oil is spilled on the engine

cover

To prevent the engine cover from

being damaged, remove any

engine oil from the engine cover

as soon as possible using a neu-

tral detergent. Do not use an

organic solvent such as brake

cleaner.

Checking the coolant

A

B

C

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Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” or a similar high quality

ethylene glycol based non-silicate,

non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-

borate coolant with long-life hybrid

organic acid technology.

U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -31°F [-35°C])

Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within

a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiators, hoses,

engine/power control unit coolant

reservoir caps, drain cock and water

pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your

Toyota dealer, test the cap and

check for leaks in the cooling sys-

tem.

Check the radiator and con-
denser, and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If either of the above parts is
extremely dirty or you are not
sure of their condition, have
your vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

■

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the engine coolant

reservoir cap.

The cooling system may be under

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant if the cap is removed, causing

serious injuries, such as burns.

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

prevent it from damaging parts or

paint.

Checking the radiator and
condenser

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and

cause serious injuries, such as

burns.

■

When the electric cooling fan

is operating

Do not touch the engine compart-

ment.
With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. Be sure the

engine switch is off when working

near the electric cooling fan or

radiator grille.

Checking and adding the
brake fluid