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5-4. Other interior features
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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.
■ 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
1
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
2
and
3
within the first 10
presses of the HomeLink® button after programming has been
completed.
2
Press a programmed HomeLink® button to operate a garage
door.
Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink® button, after the
3
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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■ 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.
1
When the HomeLink® indicator starts flashing orange, continue
2
to hold the HomeLink® button and perform “Programming the
HomeLink®”
(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink® indicator
1
to start flashing).
Operating the HomeLink®
Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light should turn on.
Garage door operation indicators
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.
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1
Opening
2
Closing
This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a compatible device.
(To check
device compatibility, refer to
Color
Status
Orange (flashing)
Currently opening/closing
Green
Opening/closing has completed
Red (flashing)
Feedback signals cannot be received
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
simultane-
ously. The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.
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Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three codes)
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.
■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®.
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
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6-1.
Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
440
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
444
6-2.
Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements
447
General maintenance
450
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs
454
6-3.
Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
455
Hood
457
Positioning a floor jack
459
Engine compartment
460
Tires
473
Tire inflation pressure
487
Wheels
490
Air conditioning filter
492
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery
494
Checking and replacing
fuses
499
Light bulbs
502
440
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
● 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.
■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.
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■ When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart key 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 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. (P. 163)
■ 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
■ Brake pads and calipers
Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors,
causing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts.
■Bumpers
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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.
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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
equipped)
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.
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.
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NOTICE
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
● 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 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 windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate cor-
rectly.
● Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
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washer.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
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
● 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.
Cleaning the areas with satin-finish metal accents
● 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.
Cleaning the leather areas
● 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.
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
● 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.
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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:
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Do not let the wireless charger (P. 420) 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. 249)
■ 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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447
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
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can
be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer.
Scheduled maintenance
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”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty
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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”.
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6-2. Maintenance
■ 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 (on some
models)
After the required maintenance is preformed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, perform the following procedure:
1
Select
(4.2-inch display) or
(7-inch display) on the multi-information
display using the meter control switches on the steering wheel.
(P. 103, 117)
2
4.2-inch display: Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press
7-inch display: Select
and then press and hold
3
Select “Scheduled Maintenance” and then press
4
Select “Yes” and then press
5
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.
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449
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. 469)
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6-2. Maintenance
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. 469)
Is the brake fluid at the correct
Brake fluid
level?
(P. 468)
Is the engine coolant at the correct
Engine coolant
level?
(P. 466)
Is the engine oil at the correct level?
Engine oil
(P. 462)
There should not be any fumes or
Exhaust system
strange sounds.
The radiator and condenser should
Radiator/condenser
be free from foreign objects.
(P. 467)
Is there sufficient washer fluid?
Washer fluid
(P. 472)
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Vehicle interior
Items
Check points
•
The accelerator pedal should
Accelerator pedal
move smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
•
When parked on a slope and the
Automatic transmission
“Park”
shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
mechanism
securely stopped?
•
Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
•
Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance from the floor?
Brake pedal
(P. 583)
•
Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount of free play?
(P. 583)
•
The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
•
The brakes should work effec-
tively.
Brakes
•
The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
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•
The brake pedal should not get
too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
•
Do the head restraints move
Head restraints (adjustable type)
smoothly and lock securely?
•
Do the indicators and buzzers
Indicators/buzzers
function properly?
Lights
•
Do all the lights come on?
•
Does the parking brake operate
normally?
Parking brake
•
When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
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6-2. Maintenance
Items
Check points
•
Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
Seat belts
•
The seat belts should not be dam-
aged.
•
Do the seat controls operate prop-
Seats
erly?
•
Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
•
Does the steering wheel have the
Steering wheel
correct amount of free play?
•
There should not be any strange
sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
Vehicle exterior
Items
Check points
•
Do the doors/trunk operate
Doors/trunk
smoothly?
•
Does the engine hood lock system
Engine hood
work properly?
•
There should not be any signs of
Fluid leaks
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
•
Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
•
The tires should not be dam-
aged or excessively worn.
Tires
•
Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
•
The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
•
The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
Windshield wipers
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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6-2. Maintenance
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
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.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
● 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.
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
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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
•
Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
(P. 469)
•
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
•
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Brake fluid level
•
Rag or paper towel
(P. 468)
•
Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
•
“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.:
Engine coolant
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
level (P. 466)
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)
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•
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Engine oil level
•
Rag or paper towel
(P. 462)
•
Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 499)
•
Fuse with same amperage rating as original
•
Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
Light bulbs
nal
(P. 502)
•
Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator/con-
denser (P. 467)
Tire
inflation
•
Tire pressure gauge
pressure
•
Compressed air source
(P. 487)
•
Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
Washer fluid
ter use)
(P. 472)
•
Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,
the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (P. 467)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
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. 467)
■ 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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457
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
1
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
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Hold the hood open by inserting
3
the support rod into the slot.
■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.
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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.
■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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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.
◆ Front
◆ Rear
2WD models
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AWD models
460
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Engine compartment
2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
1
Fuse boxes (if equipped)
5
Battery
(P. 469)
(P. 499)
6
Radiator
(P. 467)
2
Engine oil filler cap (P. 464)
7
Electric cooling fan
3
Engine oil level dipstick
8
Condenser
(P. 467)
(P. 462)
9
Engine coolant reservoir
4
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 466)
(P. 468)
10
Washer fluid tank
(P. 472)
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3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
1
Fuse boxes (if equipped)
6
Radiator
(P. 467)
(P. 499)
7
Electric cooling fan
2
Engine oil filler cap (P. 464)
8
Condenser
(P. 467)
6
3
Engine oil level dipstick
9
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 462)
(P. 466)
4
Brake fluid reservoir
10
Washer fluid tank
(P. 472)
(P. 468)
5
Battery
(P. 469)
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Engine oil
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
1
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
2
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
engine
3
Wipe the dipstick clean.
4
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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5
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Flat dipstick
Twist dipstick
1
Low
2
Normal
3
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle
or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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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.
Engine oil selection
P. 578
2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
Oil quantity
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
(Low Full)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 lmp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
1
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
2
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
3
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil 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
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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.
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● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
■ If oil is spilled on the engine cover (2.5 L 4-cylinder [A25A-FKS] engine)
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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