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1

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

2

To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.

Slide the cover to open.

The vanity light turns on. (if equipped)

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the
engine switch is OFF, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

Some audio features can be con-
trolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on
the type of audio system or naviga-
tion system. For details, refer to the

manual provided with the audio
system or navigation system.

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



Front



Rear (if equipped)

Vanity mirrors (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from being

discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the engine is

stopped.

Using the steering wheel
switches

Assist grips

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Interior features

The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips. (type A only)



Type A



Type B

The panoramic roof shade can be
opened and closed manually.

■

Opening the panoramic roof
shade

Pushing the tabs will release the
lock, and the shade can be opened.

■

Closing the panoramic roof
shade

Pull the tabs to the lock position to
close the shade.

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when get-
ting in or out of the vehicle or rising

from your seat.

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 cannot be hung on the

coat hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other

hard or sharp objects on the hook. If

the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy,
these items may become projectiles,

causing death or serious injury.

Panoramic roof shade (if
equipped)

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior . . . ...

342

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior . . . .

345

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

348

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precau-

tions. . . . . . . .

350

Hood . . . . . . . . .

351

Positioning a floor jack. ..

353

Engine compartment . .

354

Tires. . . . . . . . ..

363

Tire inflation pressure . ...

373

Wheels. . . . . . . ..

374

Air conditioning filter . . .

376

Wireless remote control/elec-

tronic key battery . . .

378

Checking and replacing fuses

. . . . . . . . . ...

381

Light bulbs . . . . . .

386

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6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally 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 thor-
oughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors.
Start washing from the front of the vehi-
cle. Extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Turn off the power back door (if

equipped).

●

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm

your vehicle’s paint.

●

In certain automatic car washes, the

rear spoiler may interfere with
machine operation. This may prevent

the vehicle from being cleaned prop-

erly or result in damage to the rear
spoiler.

■

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 continu-

ously.

■

When using a car wash (vehicles
with a smart entry & start system)

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 fol-

lowing correction procedures to wash
the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.)
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-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &

start system. (



P.137)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments (if

equipped)

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using

a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the following
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 driv-
ing or parking in hot weather

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions (if equipped)

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the
parts as follows:

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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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 alcohol

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 components, etc.

to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield

(vehicles with rain-sensing wind-

shield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper

switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may

operate unexpectedly 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 wind-

shield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is held
close to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the
windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop

sensor body or if something bumps

into the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the

exhaust pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust

pipe to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful
not to touch the pipe until it has

cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot

exhaust pipe can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor
(if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the system may
malfunction. If this occurs, consult

with any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

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 chemical sub-

stances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

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NOTICE

• If liquids such as benzene and gas-

oline are spilled on the paint sur-
face

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corrod-
ing, remove any dirt and store in a

place with low humidity when stor-

ing 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 surfaces of
the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

■

To prevent damage to the wind-

shield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away

from the windshield, pull the driver

side wiper arm upward first, and
repeat for the passenger side. When

returning the wipers to their original

position, do so from the passenger
side first.

■

When using an automatic car
wash (vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to the 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

●

Vehicles with rear view monitor sys-
tem: When washing the vehicle, do

not spray the camera or its sur-

rounding area directly with a high
pressure washer. Shock applied

from high pressure water may

cause the device to not operate
normally.

●

Vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense:
Do not spray water directly on the

radar which is equipped behind the

emblem. Otherwise it may cause
the device to be damaged.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufac-

tured cover), connectors or the fol-

lowing parts. The parts may be
damaged if they come into contact

with high-pressure water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least
30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehi-

cles body. Otherwise resin section,

such as moldings and bumpers,
may be deformed and damaged.

Also, do not continuously 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 pressure car

washer.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-
faces with a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it
off with a soft cloth dampened
with neutral detergent 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 foaming-
type cleaners available. Use a sponge

or brush to apply the foam. Rub in over-

lapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe
dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent

results are obtained by keeping the car-

pet 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 exces-
sive wear, fraying or cuts.

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.

Protecting the vehicle inte-
rior

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical com-

ponents, etc. to malfunction or
catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS compo-
nents or wiring in the vehicle interior

wet. (



P.38)

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.333) 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 (especially

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 discolor the

vehicle interior or cause streaks or

damage to painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or gaso-

line, alkaline or acidic solutions,
dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,

such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol

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

Remove dirt using a water-
dampened soft cloth or synthetic
chamois.



Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.

■

Cleaning the areas with satin-finish
metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real

metal for the surface. It is necessary to
clean them regularly. If dirty areas are

left uncleaned for long periods of time,

they may be difficult to clean.



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.



Wring out any excess water from

NOTICE

●

Do not use a polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from
leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods 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 significantly.

■

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 sys-

tem above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the

body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the

windshield (vehicles with Toyota

Safety Sense)

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact

the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(



P.212)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean
the rear window, as this may cause

damage to the rear window defog-

ger heater wires or antenna. Use a
cloth dampened with lukewarm

water to gently wipe the window

clean. Wipe the window in strokes
running parallel to the heater wires

or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

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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 inte-

rior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s inte-

rior.



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent
diluted to approximately 1%.



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

Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

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6-2.Maintenance

■

Where to go for maintenance ser-
vice?

In order to maintain your vehicle in the

best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service opera-

tions as well as other inspections and

repairs be carried out by authorized
Toyota retailers or Toyota authorized

repairers, or any reliable repairers. For

repairs and services covered by your
warranty, please visit an authorized

Toyota retailer or repairer, who will use

genuine Toyota parts in repairing any
difficulties you may encounter. There

can also be advantages in utilizing

authorized Toyota retailers or repairers
for non-warranty repairs and services,

as members of the Toyota network will

be able to expertly assist you with any
difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer will per-

form all of the scheduled maintenance

on your vehicle reliably and economi-
cally due to their experience with Toyota

vehicles.

Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance
schedule.

For full details of your maintenance
schedule, read the “Toyota Service
Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.

What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?

Many of the maintenance items are
easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic
automotive tools.

Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills.
These are best performed by qualified
technicians. Even if you’re an experi-
enced do-it-yourself mechanic, we rec-
ommend that repairs and maintenance
be conducted by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer. Any authorized
Toyota retailer or repairer will keep a
record of maintenance, which could be
useful should you ever require War-
ranty Service. Should you choose to
select a qualified and equipped profes-
sional other than an authorized Toyota
repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care and
regular maintenance are
essential. Toyota recommends
the maintenance below.

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly
maintained

Improper maintenance could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.

■

Handling of the battery

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to

cause brain damage. Wash your

hands after handling. (



P.358)

Scheduled maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance

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request that a record of maintenance
be kept.

■

Does your vehicle need repairs?

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-

mance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some

important clues are:

●

Engine misses (misfire), stumbling or

pinging

●

Appreciable loss of power

●

Strange engine noises

●

A fluid leak under the vehicle (How-

ever, water dripping from the air con-
ditioning system after use is normal.)

●

Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monox-

ide leak. Drive with the windows open

and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)

●

Flat-looking tires, excessive tire
squeal when cornering, uneven tire

wear

●

Vehicle pulls to one side when driven

straight on a level road

●

Strange noises related to suspension

movement

●

Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy

feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal

(vehicles with a manual transmission),
pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle

pulls to one side when braking

●

Engine coolant temperature continu-

ally higher than normal (



P.85, 89)

If you notice any of these clues, take
your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment
or repair.

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6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions

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

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

Battery con-
dition
(



P.358)

• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench

(for terminal clamp
bolts)

Engine cool-
ant level
(



P.356)

• “Toyota Super Long

Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid technol-
ogy.
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized
water.

• Funnel (used only for

adding coolant)

Engine oil
level
(



P.354)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor

Oil” or equivalent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for

adding engine oil)

Fuses
(



P.381)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating as
original

Light bulbs
(



P.386)

• Bulb with same num-

ber and wattage rating
as original

• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench

Radiator,
condenser
(



P.357)



Tire inflation
pressure
(



P.373)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air

source

Washer fluid
(



P.362)

• Water or washer fluid

containing antifreeze
(for winter 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 manifold, etc. right

after driving as they may be hot. Oil

and other fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may

burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compartment.

Items

Parts and tools

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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.

WARNING

●

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 work-

ing on the battery. It contains poi-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

●

Take care because brake fluid can

harm your hands or eyes and dam-
age 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.

■

When working near the electric

cooling fan or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is OFF.

With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on

and/or the coolant temperature is

high. (



P.357)

■

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 fil-

ter

Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

■

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 or when the fluid level in the

accumulator is high.

If the reservoir needs frequent refill-
ing, it may indicate a serious problem.

Hood

Opening the hood

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Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.

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 serious injury.

■

To prevent a injuries

The support rod may be hot after driv-

ing the vehicle. Touching the hot sup-
port rod may lead to burns or other

serious injuries.

■

After installing the support rod

into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the hood
securely preventing it from falling

down onto your head or body.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod to its
clip before closing the hood. Closing

the hood with the support rod not

clipped could cause the hood to bend.

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Front

■

Rear

Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow
the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and per-
form the operation 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