Toyota Avalon (2021 year). Manual in english — part 6

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Push the button to open the glove
box.

The glove box light turns on when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.

Push the knob.

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Console box tray

■

Console box light

The console box light turns on when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.

Glove box

Console box

The tray can be removed.

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders



Front



Rear

WARNING

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

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glass or paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill
and glass cups may break.

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Cup holders



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

●

Do not place any objects that fit loosely or are very tall in the cup holders,
otherwise they may fall out while driving, possibly leading to an accident.

●

To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when placed in the cup holders.

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When small items are placed on top of the tray (type C)

Auxiliary boxes



Type A (if equipped)



Type B

Push the lid.

Pull the armrest down.



Type C

Opening:
Push the tray forward until it locks.
Closing:
Push the tray forward to release the lock and the tray will automati-
cally close.

The tray can be opened while small items
are placed on it.

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When using wireless charger (if equipped)

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WARNING

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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 accident.

NOTICE

■

When opening or closing the tray (type C)

●

To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while small items
are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.

●

To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull the tray to close it. Doing so may
damage the tray.

●

When on a steep downward incline, the tray may be slow to close auto-
matically. In this case, the tray can be pulled closed after pushing it to
release the lock.

Open tray

WARNING

Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.
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, resulting in an accident.

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Trunk features

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hooks, do not apply too much load to the hooks.

Cargo net

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To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.

Open the cover to use.

The light turns on when the cover
is opened.

If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the engine is off, the lights
will turn off automatically.

Other interior features

Sun visors

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2

3

Vanity mirrors

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■

When turning the engine switch 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.

Power outlet

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when it is
not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.

●

To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than nec-
essary when the engine is not running.

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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.5 A (USB Type-A port)
or 3.0 A (USB Type-C port) of electricity at 5 V to external devices
(power consumption of 12.5 W [USB Type-A port] or 15 W [USB Type-
C port]).
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 properly. Refer to
the manual included with the device before using a USB charging
port.

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Using the USB charging ports

■

The USB charging ports can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than 2.5 A at 5 V (12.5 W) (USB Type-A
port) or 3.0 A at 5 V (15 W) (USB Type-C port) is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate 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 vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

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About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports



Front



Rear

Open the console box lid.

Open the lid.

USB Type-A port

USB Type-C port

USB Type-A port

USB Type-C port

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Cable pass through

●

The cutouts on the console box rim allow
power cables to be passed through
when the console box lid is closed.

●

An electronic device on the console box
tray can be recharged by running power
cables through the clearance of the tray
and connecting it to the USB charging
ports underneath the tray.

To prevent damage to the charging
port of an electronic device when it is
placed on the tray while it is being
charged, place the connector side of
the device on the raised portions near
the cutout.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

●

Rear USB charging 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.

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To prevent damage to external 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 external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the engine
stopped.

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A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be
charged by just placing it on the charging area, provided the device is
compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard created by the
Wireless Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is
larger than the charging area. Additionally, depending on the portable
device, the wireless charger may not operate properly. Refer to the
operation manual of the portable device.

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The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

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Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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2
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Using the wireless charger

Push the open tray forward
until it locks. (

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P. 339)

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

Pressing the switch again turns
the wireless charger off.
When turned on, the operation
indicator light (green) comes on.
When the engine switch is turned off, the on/off state of the wireless
charger will be memorized.

Place a portable device on
the charging area with its
charging

surface

facing

down.

While charging, the operation
indicator light (orange) will be
illuminated.
If charging does not begin,
move the portable device as
close to the center of the
charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green) will illu-
minate.

●

Recharging function

• If a certain amount of time has elapsed since charging com-

pleted and the portable device has not been moved, the wire-
less charger will restart charging.

• If the portable device is moved within the charging area,

charging will stop temporarily then restart.

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Operation indicator light status

*

: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay

illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.

●

If the operation indicator light blinks
If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink
(orange). Take the appropriate measures according to the table
below.

Operation indicator light

State

Off

The Wireless charger is off

Green (illuminated)

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete

*

Orange (illuminated)

A portable device has been placed on the
charging area (identifying the portable
device)

Charging in progress

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a
one second interval
continuously

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

Contact your Toyota
dealer.

Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly

A foreign object exists
between the portable
device and charging
area.

Remove the foreign
object.

Portable device is not
positioned properly on
the charging area.

Move

the

portable

device toward the cen-
ter of the charging
area.

Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedly

The temperature of the
wireless charger is
excessively high.

Stop charging immedi-
ately

and

continue

charging after a while.

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The wireless charger can be operated when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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Portable devices that can be charged

●

Portable devices compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard can be
charged by the wireless charger. However, compatibility with all devices
which meet the Qi wireless charging standard is not guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed to supply low power electricity (5 W or
less) to a cellular phone, smartphone, or other portable device.

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If a cover or accessory is attached to the portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which is not Qi com-
patible is attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or accessory
attached, it may not be possible to charge the portable device. If the portable
device is placed on the charging area and does not charge, remove the cover
and/or accessories.

■

If interference is heard in AM radio broadcasts while charging

Turn off the wireless charger and check if the noise is reduced. If noise is
reduced, press and hold the power supply switch of the wireless charger for 2
seconds. The frequency of the wireless charger is changed and noise may be
reduced. When the frequency is changed, the operation indicator light will
blink (orange) 2 times.

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Charging precautions

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected in the cabin, charging cannot be
performed. When a door is opened and closed, charging may be temporarily
suspended.

●

While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device will become
warm. This is not a malfunction.
If a portable device becomes warm while charging and charging stops due
to the protection function of the portable device, wait until the portable
device cools down and charge it again.

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Sound generated during operation

When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable device is being
identified, operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger

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Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device while driving, for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the portable device.

■

Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as well as
any other electrical medical device, should consult their physician about the
usage of the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may have an affect on medical devices.

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To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibility of fire, equipment failure or
damage, or burns due to heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects between the charging area and the porta-
ble device while charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects, such as aluminum stickers, to the charging
area.

●

Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while
charging.

●

Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove the wireless charger.

●

Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.

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NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly

In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:

●

When a portable device is fully charged

●

When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable
device

●

When a portable device becomes hot while charging

●

When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging
surface facing up

●

When a portable device is not centered on the charging area

●

When the vehicle is 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 portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the fol-
lowing metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehi-
cle are being used nearby.

If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate prop-
erly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be
malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording
media, close to the wireless charger while charging. Otherwise, data may
be erased due to the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches,
close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.

●

Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the
cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the
device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the engine
stopped.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

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

Armrest

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not put a heavy load on the assist
grip.

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Coat hooks are provided on the
rear assist grips.

Coat hooks

WARNING

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.

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The HomeLink

®

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming methods on the following pages to determine the
method which is appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door operation indica-
tors
HomeLink

®

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

is

operating.

Buttons

■

Before programming the HomeLink

®

●

During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple 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 more accurate programming.

●

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.

Garage door opener





: If equipped

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.

HomeLink

®

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2

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Programming the HomeLink

®

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

wise the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not
be able to be completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

®

button you want to program

and check that the HomeLink

®

indicator light flashes orange.

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.

Program a device.



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

Press and hold the remote control 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 the button.



Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
a device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 sec-
ond intervals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

®

indicator light

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

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2

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Test the HomeLink

®

operation by pressing the newly pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

●

Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device
has completed. The garage door or other device should operate
when a HomeLink

®

button is pressed and released.

●

Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or
other device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete pro-
gramming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink

®

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.

●

If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to
“Programming a rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

®

buttons.

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Programming a rolling code system

2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.

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.

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

within 30 sec-

onds after performing

.

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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 programming.
If the garage door opener
motor operates when the
HomeLink

®

button

is

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

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

®

, both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

®

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

®

button to operate a garage

door.
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 indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

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2

3

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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:

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

®

button.

When the HomeLink

®

indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to hold the HomeLink

®

button and perform “Programming the

HomeLink

®

”

(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

®

indicator

to start flashing).

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 indicators.

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.)

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 pre-
vious door operation status, press and release either HomeLink

®

buttons

and

or

and

simultaneously.

The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating the HomeLink

®

Garage door operation indicators

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2

1

1
2

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons 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.

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

memory

●

The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is discon-
nected.

●

If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink

®

button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not
be erased.

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the Home-
Link

®

.

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Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

memory (all three codes)

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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.

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

®

compatible transceiver with any garage door

opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features 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 programming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

®

buttons.

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior. . .. 366

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior. . ... 369

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements. . . . ... 372

General maintenance. . 374
Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)
programs. . . . . . . 378

6-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions . . . . . . 379

Hood . . . . . . . . . 381
Positioning a floor jack . .. 382
Engine compartment. . . 383
Tires . . . . . . . . .. 394
Tire inflation pressure . ... 408
Wheels . . . . . . . .. 411
Air conditioning filter. . .. 413
Electronic key battery. . 415
Checking and replacing

fuses . . . . . . . ... 418

Light bulbs. . . . . . . 421

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6-1. 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 deteriorates.

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

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Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. 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.

●

Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler
may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly 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.

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle

exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

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When using a car wash

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 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 sys-
tem. (

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Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

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 following pre-
cautions.
• 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 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 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.

■

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 it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, avoid using the system and consult your Toyota
dealer.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (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 contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,

iron powder or chemical 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 corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity 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 surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

■

When using a high pressure car wash

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), 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.

●

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 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 wind-
shield, 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 surfaces
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.

●

Remove dirt using a soft cloth or synthetic chamois dampened in a
baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) solution.

Use a solution of approximately 9% baking soda dissolved in water.

●

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

●

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 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.

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

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.

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle

interior

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:

Protecting the vehicle interior

Cleaning the areas with satin-finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather areas

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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.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-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 keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.

■

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.

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components, etc., to malfunction or catch
fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components 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. 346) 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 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.

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NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steering wheel: Organic substances

such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-

hol

• Steering wheel: Organic substances, such as thinner, and cleaner that

contains alcohol

●

Do not use 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 uphol-
stery, 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 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 contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(



P. 219)

■

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 defogger 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.

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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 intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.

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

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

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

Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-
ular maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following main-
tenance:

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance

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Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-
ranty coverage.

■

Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required

After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, perform the following procedure:

Select

on the multi-information display using the meter control switches

on the steering wheel. (



P. 100)

Select

and then press and hold

.

Select “Scheduled Maintenance” and then press

.

Select “Yes” and then press

.

A message will be displayed on the multi-information display when the
reset procedure has been completed.

■

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 warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take
care of it.

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly maintained

Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.

■

Important health and safety information

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain 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 produced by
component wear contain 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 handling. (



P. 391)

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General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty
Information 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.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connections. (



P. 391)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the correct
level?

(



P. 390)

Engine coolant

Is the engine coolant at the correct
level?

(



P. 388)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the correct level?

(



P. 385)

Exhaust system

There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.

Radiator/condenser

The radiator and condenser should
be free from foreign objects.

(



P. 389)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient washer fluid?

(



P. 393)

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Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator pedal

• The accelerator pedal should

move smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).

Automatic

transmission

“Park”

mechanism

• When parked on a slope and the

shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake pedal move

smoothly?

• Does the brake pedal have appro-

priate clearance from the floor?

(



P. 486)

• Does the brake pedal have the

correct amount of free play?

(



P. 486)

Brakes

• The vehicle should not pull to one

side when the brakes are applied.

• The brakes should work effec-

tively.

• 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 (adjustable type)

• Do the head restraints move

smoothly and lock securely?

Indicators/buzzers

• Do the indicators and buzzers

function properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights come on?

Parking brake

• Does the parking brake operate

normally?

• When parked on a slope and the

parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?

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Seat belts

• Do the seat belts operate

smoothly?

• The seat belts should not be dam-

aged.

Seats

• Do the seat controls operate prop-

erly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering wheel rotate

smoothly?

• Does the steering wheel have the

correct amount of free play?

• There should not be any strange

sounds coming from the steering
wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Items

Check points

Doors/trunk

• Do the doors/trunk 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.

Tires

• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-

rect?

• The tires should not be dam-

aged or excessively worn.

• Have the tires been rotated

according to the maintenance

schedule?

• The wheel nuts should not be

loose.

Windshield wipers

• The wiper blades should not show

any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.

• The wiper blades should clear the

windshield without streaking or
skipping.

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WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere 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 disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving 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 system will not be cleared unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.

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

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)

programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of the emission control system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:

When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after sev-
eral 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 follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condition
(



P. 391)

• Warm water

• Baking soda

• Grease

• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid level
(



P. 390)

• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)

Engine

coolant

level (



P. 388)

• “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 pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)

Engine oil level
(



P. 385)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (



P. 418)

• Fuse with same amperage rating as original

Radiator/con-
denser (



P. 389)



Tire

inflation

pressure

(



P. 408)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Washer fluid
(



P. 393)

• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-

ter use)

• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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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.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

■

When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (



P. 389)

■

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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Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.

■

Open hood warning buzzer

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood is not fully closed.

Hood

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

1

2

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.

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◆

Front

◆

Rear



2WD models



AWD models

Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause
injury.

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

2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine

Engine compartment

Fuse boxes (if equipped)

(



P. 418)

Engine oil filler cap (



P. 386)

Engine oil level dipstick

(



P. 385)

Brake fluid reservoir

(



P. 390)

Battery

(



P. 391)

Radiator

(



P. 389)

Electric cooling fan
Condenser

(



P. 389)

Engine coolant reservoir

(



P. 388)

Washer fluid tank (



P. 393)

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2
3

4

5

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7
8
9

10

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

3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

Fuse boxes (if equipped)

(



P. 418)

Engine oil filler cap (



P. 386)

Engine oil level dipstick

(



P. 385)

Brake fluid reservoir

(



P. 390)

Battery

(



P. 391)

Radiator

(



P. 389)

Electric cooling fan
Condenser

(



P. 389)

Engine coolant reservoir

(



P. 388)

Washer fluid tank (



P. 393)

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2
3

4

5

6
7
8
9

10

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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.

■

Checking the engine oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.

Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

Engine oil

1

2



2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS)
engine



3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

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4
5

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2
3

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■

Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.

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

Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

Engine oil selection



P. 481

Oil quantity
(Low



Full)



2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine

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



3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 lmp. qt.)

Items

Clean funnel

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3

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WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling 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 dipstick 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 neutral detergent.
Do not use an organic solvent such as brake cleaner.

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

Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line

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



P. 471)

■

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% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31



F [-35



C])

Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44



F [-42



C])

For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine 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 system.

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3

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Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign 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.

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap or the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant 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.

Radiator and condenser

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.

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■

Checking fluid level

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

“MAX”
“MIN”

■

Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

Brake fluid

1
2

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid

Item

Clean funnel

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.

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Check the battery as follows.

■

Battery exterior

Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.

Terminals
Hold-down clamp

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:

●

If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the battery

●

Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.

●

Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will
operate normally from the second attempt.

●

The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnecting the battery. Take extra care when connecting the bat-
tery if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.

If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.

Battery

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WARNING

■

Chemicals in the battery

Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

●

Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.

●

Keep children away from the battery.

■

Where to safely charge the battery

Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.

■

Emergency measures regarding electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.

■

When disconnecting the battery

Do not disconnect the negative (-) terminal on the body side. The discon-
nected negative (-) terminal may touch the positive (+) terminal, which may
cause a short and result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the battery

Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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Add washer fluid in the following
situations:

●

A washer does not work.

●

“Windshield Washer Fluid Low”
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Washer fluid

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine, etc.

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid

Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.

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Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.

New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “



” mark,

etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

Rotate the tires in the order
shown.

To equalize tire wear and extend

tire life, Toyota recommends that

tire rotation is carried out at the

same interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire

pressure warning system after

tire rotation.

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.

Checking tires

Tire rotation

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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valve and transmitters to detect low tire inflation
pressure before serious problems arise.

●

The tire pressure detected by
the tire pressure warning sys-
tem can be displayed on the
multi-information display.

●

If the tire pressure drops below
a predetermined level, the
driver is warned by a screen
display and a warning light.
(



P. 438

)

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◆

Installing tire pressure warning valve and transmitters

When replacing the tires or wheels, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitters must be installed to the wheels which will be
installed to the vehicle.
When new tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure
warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be
initialized. (



P. 397)

◆

Initializing the tire pressure warning system

■

The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:

●

When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when chang-
ing traveling speed or load weight.

●

When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when the tire
size is changed.

●

When rotating the tires.

●

After performing the transmitter ID code registration procedure.
(



P. 397)

When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.

■

How to initialize the tire pressure warning system

Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off.

The initialization procedure cannot be started while the vehicle is

moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (



P. 486)

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate

based on this pressure level.

Start the engine. (



P. 184)

Select

on the multi-information display using the meter con-

trol switches on the steering wheel. (



P. 100)

Select

and then press and hold

.

Select “TPWS” and then press

.

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Select “Set Pressure” then
press and hold

until

the tire pressure warning
light blinks 3 times.

Then a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information

display.
“---” will be displayed on the

multi-information display for

the inflation pressure of each

tire while initialization is being

performed.

Drive straight (with occasional left and right turns) at approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 min-
utes.

Initialization is complete when the position of each tire is determined

and the inflation pressure of each tire is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.
Initialization may take longer than approximately 1 hour in certain

situations, such as when the vehicle is stopped for a long time at

traffic lights, etc. (



P. 402)

◆

Registering ID codes

Every tire pressure warning valve and transmitter has a unique ID
code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter,
it is necessary to register the ID codes.
The ID codes can be registered on

of the multi-information dis-

play.

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How to register the ID codes

Select

on the multi-information display using the meter con-

trol switches on the steering wheel. (



P. 100)

Select

and then press and hold

.

Select “TPWS” and then press

.

Select “Change Wheel” then
press and hold

until

the tire pressure warning
light blinks slowly 3 times.

Then a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information

display.
When registration is being per-

formed, the tire pressure warn-

ing

light

will

blink

for

approximately 1 minute then

illuminate and “---” will be dis-

played for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-

information display.

Drive straight (with occasional left and right turns) at approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 min-
utes.

Registration is complete when the tire pressure warning light turns

off and the inflation pressure of each tire is displayed on the multi-

information display.
Registration may take longer than approximately 1 hour in certain

situations, such as when the vehicle is stopped for a long time at

traffic lights, etc. (



P. 404)

After registering the ID codes, make sure to initialize the tire pres-

sure warning system. (



P. 396)

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When to replace your vehicle’s tires

Tires should be replaced if:

●

The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

●

You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to

expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size

or location of a cut or other damage

If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.

■

Replacing tires and wheels

If the ID codes of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are not

registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. In this

case, after driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light will

blink for approximately 1 minute and then illuminate to indicate a system

malfunction.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even

if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.

■

Routine tire inflation pressure checks

The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation

pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of

your routine of daily vehicle checks.

■

Low profile tires (vehicles with 18 or 19-inch wheels)

Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip perfor-

mance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to

standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and

drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

■

Maximum load of tire

Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2

of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the

rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification

Label. For the maximum load of the tire,

see the load limit at maximum cold tire

inflation pressure mentioned on the

sidewall of the tire. (



P. 492)