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7-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

• “Toyota Super

Do-it-yourself service

precautions

Long Life Cool-

ant” or a similar

high quality eth-

yleneglycol-based

non-silicate, non-

amine, non-nitrite

and non-borate

coolant with long-

life hybrid organic

acid technology

For the U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super

Long Life Cool-

ant” is pre-mixed

with 50% coolant

and 50% deion-

ized water.

If you perform maintenance

by yourself, be sure to fol-

low the correct procedure as

given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

• Grease

• Conventional

wrench (for termi-

nal clamp bolts)

Engine cool-

ant level

(P.576)

Battery con-

dition

(P.579)

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 3 or SAE

J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 4 or SAE

J1704

For Canada:

“Toyota Super

Long Life Cool-

ant” is pre-mixed

with 55% coolant

and 45% deion-

ized water.

Brake fluid

level

(P.577)

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding brake

fluid)

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• Funnel (used only

for adding coolant)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or

equivalent

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding engine

oil)

Engine oil

level

(P.574)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating

as original

Fuses

(P.607)

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Items

Parts and tools

●Do not leave anything that may

burn easily, such as paper and

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

• Bulb with same

number and watt-

age rating as origi-

nal

• Phillips-head

screwdriver

●Do not smoke, cause sparks or

expose an open flame to fuel or

the battery. Fuel and battery

fumes are flammable.

Light bulbs

(P.609)

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

●Be extremely cautious when

working on the battery. It con-

tains poisonous and corrosive

sulfuric acid.

Radiator and

condenser

(P.577)



■When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator

grille

• Tire pressure

gauge

• Compressed air

source

Be sure the engine switch is off.

With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. (P.577)

Tire inflation

pressure

(P.595)

• Water or washer

fluid containing

antifreeze (for win-

ter use)

• Funnel (used only

for adding water or

washer fluid)

■Safety glasses

Washer fluid

(P.580)

Wear safety glasses to prevent

flying or falling material, fluid

spray, etc., from getting in your

eyes.

NOTICE

WARNING

■If you remove the air cleaner

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.

filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter

removed may cause excessive

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

■When working on the engine

compartment

●Keep hands, clothing and tools

away from the moving fan and

engine drive belt.

●Be careful not to touch the

engine, radiator, exhaust mani-

fold, etc., right after driving as

they may be hot. Oil and other

fluids may also be hot.

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3 Hold the hood open by insert-

ing the supporting rod into

the slot.

Hood

Release the lock from the

inside of the vehicle to open

the hood.

Opening the hood

1 Pull the hood lock release

lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

WARNING

■Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly,

it may open while the vehicle is in

motion and cause an accident,

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

2 Push the auxiliary catch lever

to the left and lift the hood.

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■After installing the support

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the

hood securely from falling down

on to your head or body.

■When closing the hood

When closing the hood, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc.

from being caught.

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Positioning a floor

jack

NOTICE

■When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod

to its clip before closing the hood.

Closing the hood without return-

ing the support rod properly could

cause the hood to bend.

When using a floor jack, fol-

low the instructions in the

manual provided with the

jack and perform the opera-

tion safely.

When raising your vehicle

with a floor jack, position

the jack correctly.

Improper placement may

damage your vehicle or

cause injury.

Location of the jack point

■ Front

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■ Rear

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Engine compartment

Components

A

Fuse boxes (P.607)

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

Engine oil filler cap (P.575)

Engine oil level dipstick (P.574)

Battery (P.579)

Brake fluid reservoir (P.577)

Radiator (P.577)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (P.577)

Washer fluid tank (P.580)

Engine coolant reservoir (P.576)

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check the oil level on the dip-

stick.

Checking and adding the

engine oil

With the engine at operating

temperature and turned off,

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■ Checking the engine oil

6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert

it fully.

1 Park the vehicle on level

ground. After warming up the

engine and turning off the

engine, wait more than 5

minutes for the oil to drain

back into the bottom of the

engine.

■ Checking the oil type and

preparing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type

and prepare the items needed

before adding oil.

 Engine oil selection

P.666

2 Holding a rag under the end,

pull the dipstick out.

 Oil quantity (Low  Full)

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

 Item

Clean funnel

■ Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near

the low level mark, add engine

oil of the same type as that

already in the engine.

3 Wipe the dipstick clean.

4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5 Holding a rag under the end,

pull the dipstick out and

check the oil level.

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1 Remove the oil filler cap by

turning it counterclockwise.

2 Add engine oil slowly, check-

ing the dipstick.

A

Low

3 Install the oil filler cap by

turning it clockwise.

B

Normal

C

Excessive

■Engine oil consumption

The shape of the dipstick may differ

depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

A certain amount of engine oil will

be consumed while driving. In the

following situations, oil consump-

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tion may increase, and engine oil

may need to be refilled in between

oil maintenance intervals.

■When replacing the engine oil

●Be careful not to spill engine oil

on the vehicle components.

●When the engine is new, for

example directly after purchasing

the vehicle or after replacing the

engine

●Avoid overfilling, or the engine

could be damaged.

●Check the oil level on the dip-

stick every time you refill the

vehicle.

●If low quality oil or oil of an inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●When driving at high engine

speeds or with a heavy load,

when towing, or when driving

while accelerating or decelerating

frequently

●Be sure the engine oil filler cap

is properly tightened.

■If oil is spilled on the engine

cover

●When leaving the engine idling for

a long time, or when driving fre-

quently through heavy traffic

To prevent the engine cover from

being damaged, remove any

engine oil from the engine cover

as soon as possible using a neu-

tral detergent. Do not use an

organic solvent such as brake

cleaner.

WARNING

■Used engine oil

●Used engine oil contains poten-

tially harmful contaminants

which may cause skin disorders

such as inflammation and skin

cancer, so care should be taken

to avoid prolonged and

repeated contact. To remove

used engine oil from your skin,

wash thoroughly with soap and

water.

Checking the coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory

if it is between the “FULL” and

“LOW” lines on the reservoir

when the engine is cold.

●Dispose of used oil and filters

only in a safe and acceptable

manner. Do not dispose of used

oil and filters in household trash,

in sewers or onto the ground.

Call your Toyota dealer, service

station or auto parts store for

information concerning recy-

cling or disposal.

●Do not leave used engine oil

within the reach of children.

A

Reservoir cap

B

“FULL” line

NOTICE

C

“LOW” line

■To prevent serious engine

damage

If the level is on or below the “LOW”

line, add coolant up to the “FULL”

line. (P.659)

Check the oil level on a regular

basis.

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■If you spill coolant

■Coolant selection

Be sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging parts or

paint.

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.

Checking the radiator and

condenser

U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -31°F [-35°C])

Check the radiator and con-

denser, and clear away any for-

eign objects.

If either of the above parts is

extremely dirty or you are not

sure of their condition, have

your vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

■If the coolant level drops within

a short time of replenishing

WARNING

Visually check the radiators, hoses,

engine/power control unit coolant

reservoir caps, drain cock and water

pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your

Toyota dealer, test the cap and

check for leaks in the cooling sys-

tem.

■When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and

cause serious injuries, such as

burns.

■When the electric cooling fan

is operating

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Do not touch the engine compart-

ment.

WARNING

■When the engine is hot

With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. Be sure the

engine switch is off when working

near the electric cooling fan or

radiator grille.

Do not remove the engine coolant

reservoir cap.

The cooling system may be under

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant if the cap is removed, causing

serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

Checking and adding the

brake fluid

■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.

■ Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be

between the “MAX” and “MIN”

lines on the tank.

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3 Remove the reservoir cap.

■ Adding fluid

1 Slide and lift up the rubber

strip to partly remove it as

shown.

4 Add brake fluid slowly while

checking the fluid level.

Make sure to check the fluid

type and prepare the necessary

item.

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or

SAE J1703 brake fluid

Fluid

type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or

SAE J1704

Item

Clean funnel

2 Disconnect the claws and

■Brake fluid can absorb moisture

from the air

remove the service cover.

Excess moisture in the brake fluid

can cause a dangerous loss of brak-

ing efficiency. Use only newly

opened brake fluid.

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.

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cables to the battery.

NOTICE

■After recharging/reconnecting

the battery (vehicles with smart

key system)

■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.

The engine may not start. Follow the

procedure below to initialize the sys-

tem.

If the reservoir needs frequent

refilling, there may be a serious

problem.

1 Shift the shift lever to P.

2 Open and close any of the doors.

3 Restart the engine.

●Unlocking the doors using the

smart key system may not be pos-

sible immediately after reconnect-

ing the battery. If this happens,

use the wireless remote control or

the mechanical key to lock/unlock

the doors.

Checking the battery

Check the battery as follows.

■ Battery exterior

Make sure that the battery termi-

nals are not corroded and that

there are no loose connections,

cracks, or loose clamps.

●Start the engine with the engine

switch in ACC. The engine may

not start with the engine switch

turned off. However, the engine

will operate normally from the sec-

ond attempt.

●The engine switch mode is

recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-

tery is disconnected and recon-

nected, the vehicle will return the

engine switch mode to the status it

was in before the battery was dis-

connected. Make sure to turn off

the engine switch before discon-

necting the battery. Take extra

care when connecting the battery

if the engine switch mode prior to

the battery being disconnected is

unknown.

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A

Terminals

B

Hold-down clamp

If the engine will not start even after

multiple attempts, contact your Toy-

ota dealer.

■Before recharging

When recharging, the battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which is flam-

mable and explosive. Therefore,

observe the following precautions

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 disconnecting the charger

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●If electrolyte gets on your skin

WARNING

Wash the affected area thor-

oughly. If you feel pain or burn-

ing, get medical attention

immediately.

■Chemicals in the battery

A battery contains 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 precau-

tions while working on or near the

battery:

●If electrolyte gets on your

clothes

It can soak through clothing on

to your skin. Immediately take

off the clothing and follow the

procedure above if necessary.

●Do not cause sparks by touch-

ing the battery terminals with

tools.

●If you accidentally swallow elec-

trolyte

Drink a large quantity of water

or milk. Get emergency medical

attention immediately.

●Do not smoke or light a match

near the battery.

●Avoid contact with eyes, skin

and clothes.

■When there is insufficient bat-

tery fluid

Do not use if there is insufficient

fluid in the battery. There is a pos-

sible danger that the battery may

explode.

●Never inhale or swallow electro-

lyte.

●Wear protective safety glasses

when working near the battery.

●Keep children away from the

battery.

NOTICE

■When recharging the battery

■Where to safely charge the

Never recharge the battery while

the engine is running. Also, be

sure all accessories are turned

off.

battery

Always charge the battery in an

open area. Do not charge the bat-

tery in a garage or closed room

where there is not sufficient venti-

lation.

Adding the washer fluid

■Emergency measures regard-

If any washer does not work or

the warning message appears

on the multi-information display,

the washer tank may be empty.

Add washer fluid.

ing electrolyte

●If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean

water for at least 15 minutes

and get immediate medical

attention. If possible, continue

to apply water with a sponge or

cloth while traveling to the near-

est medical facility.

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Tires

Replace or rotate tires in

accordance with mainte-

nance schedules and tread-

wear.

Checking tires

WARNING

Check if the treadwear indica-

tors are showing on the tires.

Also check the tires for uneven

wear, such as excessive wear

on one side of the tread.

■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.

Check the spare tire condition

and pressure if not rotated.

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 lead-

ing to problems of the washer

fluid not spraying.

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■Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as

necessary.

Refer to the freezing tempera-

tures listed on the label of the

washer fluid bottle.

A

New tread

B

Worn tread

C

Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators

is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,

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etc., molded into the sidewall of

each tire.

Replace the tires if the treadwear

indicators are showing on a tire.

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-

mance tires best suited to highway

driving under dry conditions. Since

summer tires do not have the same

traction performance as snow tires,

summer tires are inadequate for

driving on snow-covered or icy

roads. For driving on snow-covered

roads or icy roads, the use of snow

tires is recommended. When install-

ing snow tires, be sure to replace all

four tires.

■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.

●All season tires

All season tires are designed to pro-

vide better traction in snow and to

be adequate for driving in most win-

ter conditions as well as for use

year-round. All season tires, how-

ever, do not have adequate traction

performance compared with snow

tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,

all season tires fall short in accelera-

tion and handling performance com-

pared with summer tires in highway

driving.

●A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-

not 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.

■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.

■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.

●Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads

or icy roads, we recommend using

snow tires. If you need snow tires,

select tires of the same size, con-

struction and load capacity as the

originally installed tires. Since your

vehicle has radial tires as original

equipment, make sure your snow

tires also have radial construction.

Do not install studded tires without

first checking local regulations for

possible restrictions. Snow tires

should be installed on all wheels.

(P.367)

For the GAWR, see the Certification

Regulation 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.678)

■If the tread on snow tires wears

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

■Tire types

The effectiveness of the tires as

snow tires is lost.

●Summer tires

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■If tire inflation pressure of

WARNING

each tire becomes low while

driving

■When inspecting or replacing

tires

Do not continue driving, or your

tires and/or wheels may be

ruined.

Observe the following precautions

to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to parts of the drive train as

well as dangerous handling char-

acteristics, which may lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

Tire rotation

Rotate the tires in the order

shown.

●Do not mix tires of different

makes, models or tread pat-

terns.

Also, do not mix tires of remark-

ably different treadwear.

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 use tire sizes other than

those recommended by Toyota.

Do not fail to initialize the tire pres-

sure warning system after tire rota-

tion. (if equipped)

●Do not mix differently con-

structed tires (radial, bias-belted

or bias-ply tires).

●Do not mix summer, all season

and snow tires.

●Do not use tires that have been

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not

know how they were used previ-

ously.

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●Do not tow if your vehicle has a

compact spare tire installed.

A

Front

■When rotating the tires (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning

system)

NOTICE

■Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving

on roads with loose surfaces or

potholes.

These conditions may cause

losses in tire inflation pressure,

reducing the cushioning ability of

the tires. In addition, driving on

rough roads may cause damage

to the tires themselves, as well as

the vehicle’s wheels and body.

Make sure that the engine switch is

OFF. If the tires are rotated while the

engine switch is in ON, the tire posi-

tion information will not be updated.

If this accidentally occurs, either turn

the engine switch to OFF and then

to ON, or initialize the system after

checking that the tire pressure is

properly adjusted.

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■Routine tire inflation pressure

checks

system (if equipped)

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.

Your vehicle is equipped with a

tire pressure warning system

that uses tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters to detect

low tire inflation pressure before

serious problems arise.

*

■Tire inflation pressure

*

: Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only

 If the tire pressure drops

below a predetermined level,

the driver is warned a screen

●It may take a few minutes to dis-

play the tire inflation pressure

after the engine switch is turned to

ON. It may also take a few min-

utes to display the tire inflation

pressure after inflation pressure

has been adjusted.

display^*and by a warning

light. (P.634)

*

: Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only

●Tire inflation pressure changes

with temperature. The displayed

values may also be different from

the values measured using a tire

pressure gauge.

 Vehicles with tire inflation

pressure display function

only: The tire pressure

detected by the tire pressure

warning system can be dis-

played on the multi-informa-

tion display. (P.85)

■Situations in which the tire

pressure warning system may

not operate properly (if

equipped)

●In the following cases, the tire

pressure warning system may not

operate properly.

• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are

used.

• A tire has been replaced with a

tire that is not an OE (Original

Equipment) tire.

The illustration used is intended

as an example, and may differ

from the image that is actually

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.

• A tire has been replaced with a

tire that is not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire

is equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the

radio wave signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on

the vehicle, particularly around the

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is

extremely higher than the speci-

fied level.

• If wheel without tire pressure

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warning valves and transmitters

are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters is

not registered in the tire pressure

warning computer.

the radio wave conditions.

●When the vehicle is parked, the

time taken for the warning to start

or go off could be extended.

●When tire inflation pressure

declines rapidly for example when

a tire has burst, the warning may

not function.

●Performance may be affected in

the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio

waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio,

cellular phone, cordless phone or

other wireless communication

device

■Warning performance of the tire

pressure warning system (if

equipped)

The warning of the tire pressure

warning system will change in

accordance with the conditions

under which it was initialized. For

this reason, the system may give a

warning even if the tire pressure

does not reach a low enough level,

or if the pressure is higher than the

pressure that was adjusted to when

the system was initialized.

If tire position information is not cor-

rectly displayed due to the radio

wave conditions, the display may be

corrected by driving and changing

■Certification for tire pressure warning system

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan

and Puerto Rico

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 For vehicles sold in Canada

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588

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 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada

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tion label. (P.665)

Installing tire pressure

warning valves and trans-

mitters

■When replacing the tires and

wheels (vehicles with tire pres-

sure warning system)

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:Vehicles with tire pressure warn-

ing system only

If the ID code of the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter is not

registered, the tire pressure warning

system will not work properly. After

driving for about 20 minutes, the tire

pressure warning light blinks for 1

minute and stays on to indicate a

system malfunction.

When replacing tires or wheels,

tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters must also be

installed.

 Except for models made in

Japan^*2without tire inflation

NOTICE

■Repairing or replacing tires,

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and

tire valve caps (vehicles with

tire pressure warning system)

pressure display function

When new tire pressure warning

valves 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.593)

●When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer

as the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters may be

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

*2

:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-

tion label. (P.665)

●Make sure to install the tire

valve caps. If the tire valve caps

are not installed, water could

enter the tire pressure warning

valves and the tire pressure

warning valves could be bound.

7

 For models made in Japan^*2

without tire inflation pressure

display function

When new tire pressure warning

valves 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. Have tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter ID

codes registered by your Toyota

dealer.

●When replacing tire valve caps,

do not use tire valve caps other

than those specified.

The cap may become stuck.

*2

:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-

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4 Press

control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select

or

of the meter

Initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system (if

equipped)

.

■ The tire pressure warning

system must be initialized

in the following circum-

stances:

 When rotating the tires.

 When changing the tire.

 After registering the ID codes.

(P.593)

5 Press

or

of the meter

When the tire pressure warning

system is initialized, the current

tire inflation pressure is set as

the benchmark pressure.

control switches, select

“Vehicle Settings” and then

press

.

6 Press

or

of the meter

■ How to initialize the tire

control switches, select

pressure warning system

“TPWS” and then press

.

 Vehicles without tire inflation

pressure display function

7 Press

or

of the meter

1 Park the vehicle in a safe

control switches, select the

“Set Pressure”. Then press

place and stop the engine.

Initialization cannot be performed

while the vehicle is moving.

and hold

.

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning

System” will be displayed on the

multi-information display and the

tire pressure warning light will blink

3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.

2 Adjust the tire inflation pres-

sure to the specified cold tire

inflation pressure level.

(P.671)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

 Vehicles with tire inflation

pressure display function

1 Park the vehicle in a safe

place and stop the engine for

20 minutes or more.

3 Turn the engine switch to

ON.

Initialization cannot be performed

while the vehicle is moving.

2 Adjust the tire inflation pres-

sure to the specified cold tire

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multi-information display. Also, “--”

is displayed for inflation pressure of

each tire on the multi-information

display while the tire pressure

warning system determines the

position.

inflation pressure level.

(P.671)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

8 Drive the vehicle at approxi-

mately 25mph (40 km/h) or

more for approximately 10 to

30 minutes.

3 Start the engine.

4 Press

control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select

or

of the meter

When initialization is complete, the

inflation pressure of each tire will be

displayed on the multi-information

display.

.

Even if the vehicle is not driven at

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or

more, initialization can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if initialization does not

complete after driving for 1 hour or

more, park the vehicle in a safe

place for approximately 20 minutes

and then drive the vehicle again.

■When initializing

5 Press

or

of the meter

●Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only: Initial-

ization is performed while driving

at a vehicle speed of approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.

control switches, select

“Vehicle Settings” and then

press

.

7

6 Press

or

of the meter

●Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation

pressure. Also, make sure the

tires are cold before carrying out

initialization or tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment.

control switches, select

“TPWS” and then press

.

7 Press

or

of the meter

●Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only: The tire

pressure warning system can be

initialized by yourself, but depend-

ing on the driving conditions and

driving environment, initialization

may take some time to complete.

control switches, select the

“Set Pressure”. Then press

and hold

.

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning

System” will be displayed on the

multi-information display and the

tire pressure warning light will blink

3 times.

■The initialization operation

●If you have accidentally turned the

engine switch to OFF during ini-

tialization, it is not necessary to

restart the initialization again as

initialization will restart automati-

When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.

A message is displayed on the

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cally when the engine switch has

been turned to ON for the next

time.

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved

roads

●If you accidentally perform the ini-

tialization when initialization is not

necessary, adjust the tire inflation

pressure to the specified level

when the tires are cold, and con-

duct initialization again.

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve

and transmitters of your vehicle

over those of other vehicles.

●Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only: While

the position of each tire is being

determined and the inflation pres-

sures are not being displayed on

the multi-information display, if the

inflation pressure of a tire drops,

the tire pressure warning light will

come on.

If initialization does not complete

after driving for 1 hour or more, park

the vehicle in a safe place for

approximately 20 minutes and then

drive the vehicle again.

●If the vehicle is reversed during

initialization, the data up to that

point is reset, so perform the ini-

tialization procedure again from

the beginning.

■When initialization of the tire

pressure warning system has

failed (vehicles without tire

inflation pressure display func-

tion)

●In the following situations, initial-

ization will not be started or was

not completed properly and the

system will not operate properly.

Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning

light does not blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been

driven for about 20 minutes after

performing initialization, the tire

pressure warning light blinks for

approximately 1 minute and then

illuminates.

Initialization can be completed in a

few minutes. However, in the follow-

ing cases, the settings have not

been recorded and the system will

not operate properly. If repeated

attempts to record tire inflation pres-

sure settings are unsuccessful,

have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

●When operating the tire pressure

warning reset switch, the tire pres-

sure warning light does not blink 3

times.

If the inflation pressure of each tire

is still not displayed, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●After driving for a certain period of

time since the initialization has

been completed, the warning light

comes on after blinking for 1 min-

ute.

■If the tire pressure warning sys-

tem is not initialized properly

(vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function)

In the following situations, initializa-

tion may take longer than usual to

be completed or may not be possi-

ble. Normally, initialization com-

pletes within approximately 30

minutes.

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ten on the Certification Regula-

tion label. (P.665)

WARNING

■When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

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 code.

Do not initializing tire inflation

pressure without first adjusting

the tire inflation pressure to the

specified level. Otherwise, the tire

pressure warning light may not

come on even if the tire inflation

pressure is low, or it may come on

when the tire inflation pressure is

actually normal.

When registering the ID codes,

perform the following procedure.

1 Park the vehicle in a safe

place, wait for approximately

20 minutes, and then start

the engine.

Registering ID codes

(vehicles with tire pres-

sure warning system)

2 Press

control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select

or

of the meter

 For models made in Japan^*1

without tire inflation pressure

display function

.

Every tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter has a

unique ID code. In addition to

the set of tire pressure warning

system sensor ID codes initially

registered to the vehicle, a sec-

ond set of ID codes can be reg-

istered. A second set of tire

pressure warning system sensor

ID codes can be registered at

your Toyota dealer. When 2 sets

of ID codes have been regis-

tered, either ID code set can be

selected.

3 Press or of the meter

control switches and select

“Vehicle Settings”, and then

press

.

4 Press

or

of the meter

7

control switches and select

“TPWS”, and then press

.

5 Press

control switches and select

“Change Wheel”. Then press

and hold until the tire

or

of the meter

pressure warning light starts

slowly blinking 3 times.

*1

:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-

tion label. (P.665)

The change wheel set mode is acti-

vated and registration is started.

Vehicles with a tire inflation pres-

sure display function only: Then a

message will be displayed on the

multi-information display. When

registration is being performed, the

tire pressure warning light will blink

 Except for models made in

Japan^*2without tire inflation

pressure display function

*2

:The country of production is writ-

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for approximately 1 minute then illu-

minate and “--” will be displayed for

the inflation pressure of each tire on

the multi-information display.

system is initialized before regis-

tering the ID codes, the initialized

values will be invalid.

●ID codes can be registered by

yourself, but depending on the

driving conditions and driving

environment, registration may

take some time to complete.

■Canceling ID code registration

●To cancel ID code registration

after it has been started, turn the

engine switch off before driving

the vehicle. If the vehicle is driven

after ID code registration is

started, to cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start

procedure again and turn the

engine switch off before driving.

6 Drive the vehicle at approxi-

mately 25mph (40 km/h) or

more for approximately 10 to

30 minutes.

●If ID code registration has been

canceled, the tire pressure warn-

ing light will blink for approxi-

mately 1 minute when the engine

switch is turned to ON and then

illuminate. The tire pressure warn-

ing system will be operational

when the tire pressure warning

light turns off.

When registration is completed, the

tire pressure warning light will go off

and the inflation pressure of each

tire will be displayed on the multi-

information display.

Even if the vehicle is not driven at

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or

more, registration can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if registration does not

complete after driving for 1 hour or

more, perform the procedure again

from the beginning.

●If the warning light does not turn

off even after several minutes

have elapsed, ID code registration

may not have been canceled cor-

rectly. To cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start

procedure again and then turn the

engine switch off before driving.

7 Initialize the tire pressure

warning system. (P.590)

■If ID codes are not registered

properly

■When registering ID codes

In the following situations, ID code

registration may take longer than

usual to be completed or may not be

possible. Normally, registration com-

pletes within approximately 30 min-

utes.

●ID code registration is performed

while driving at a vehicle speed of

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)

or more.

●Before performing ID code regis-

tration, make sure that no wheels

with tire pressure warning valve

and transmitters installed are near

the vehicle.

• Vehicle is not parked for approxi-

mately 20 minutes or more before

driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

●Make sure to initialize the tire

pressure warning system after

registering the ID codes. If the

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved

roads

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• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve

and transmitters of your vehicle

over those of other vehicles

Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain the

proper tire inflation pres-

sure. Tire inflation pressure

should be checked at least

once per month. However,

Toyota recommends that

tire inflation pressure be

checked once every two

weeks. (P.671)

• Wheel with tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter installed is

inside or near the vehicle

If registration does not complete

after driving for 1 hour or more, per-

form the ID code registration proce-

dure again from the beginning.

●If the vehicle is reversed during

registration, the data up to that

point is reset, so perform the reg-

istration procedure again from the

beginning.

Checking the specified

tire inflation pressure

●In the following situations, ID code

registration will not be started or

was not completed properly and

the system will not operate prop-

erly. Perform the ID code registra-

tion procedure again.

The recommended cold tire

inflation pressure and tire size

are displayed on the tire and

loading information label.

(P.671)

• If, when attempting to start ID

code registration, the tire pressure

warning light does not blink slowly

3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been

driven for about 20 minutes after

performing ID code registration,

the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 1 minute

and then illuminates.

7

If the ID codes cannot be registered

even when performing the above

procedure, contact your Toyota

dealer.

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Do not forget to check the spare.

Inspection and adjust-

ment procedure

■Effects of incorrect tire inflation

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation

pressure may result in the following:

●Reduced fuel economy

●Reduced driving comfort and poor

handling

●Reduced tire life due to wear

●Reduced safety

●Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating,

have it checked by your Toyota

dealer.

A

Tire valve

B

■Instructions for checking tire

Tire pressure gauge

inflation pressure

1 Remove the tire valve cap.

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, observe the following:

2 Press the tip of the tire pres-

sure gauge onto the tire

valve.

●Check only when the tires are

cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for

at least 3 hours or has not been

driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5

km, you will get an accurate cold

tire inflation pressure reading.

3 Read the pressure using the

gauge gradations.

4 If the tire inflation pressure is

not at the recommended

level, adjust the pressure. If

you add too much air, press

the center of the valve to

deflate.

●Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is

properly inflated based only on its

appearance.

●It is normal for the tire inflation

pressure to be higher after driving

as heat is generated in the tire. Do

not reduce tire inflation pressure

after driving.

5 After completing the tire infla-

tion pressure measurement

and adjustment, apply soapy

water to the valve and check

for leakage.

●Never exceed the vehicle capacity

weight. Passengers and luggage

weight should be placed so that

the vehicle is balanced.

6 Put the tire valve cap back

on.

■Tire inflation pressure check

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least

once a month.

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Wheels

WARNING

■Proper inflation is critical to

save tire performance

If a wheel is bent, cracked or

heavily corroded, it should

be replaced. Otherwise, the

tire may separate from the

wheel or cause a loss of

handling control.

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly

inflated, the following conditions

may occur which could lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●Excessive wear

●Uneven wear

●Poor handling

Wheel selection

When replacing wheels, care

should be taken to ensure that

they are equivalent to those

removed in load capacity, diam-

●Possibility of blowouts resulting

from overheated tires

●Air leaking from between tire

and wheel

eter, rim width and inset^*.

●Wheel deformation and/or tire

damage

Replacement wheels are avail-

able at your Toyota dealer.

●Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road

hazards, expansion joints,

*

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

sharp edges in the road, etc.)

Toyota does not recommend

using the following:

NOTICE

7

 Wheels of different sizes or

■When inspecting and adjust-

ing tire inflation pressure

types

Be sure to put the tire valve caps

back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt

or moisture may get into the valve

and cause an air leak, resulting in

decreased tire inflation pressure.

 Used wheels

 Bent wheels that have been

straightened

■When replacing wheels (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning

system)

The wheels of your vehicle are

equipped with tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters that allow

the tire pressure warning system to

provide advance warning in the

event of a loss in tire inflation pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are

replaced, tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters must be

installed. (P.584, 598)

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

WARNING

NOTICE

■When replacing wheels

■Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

(vehicles with tire pressure

warning system)

●Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual,

as this may result in a loss of

handling control.

●Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and

transmitters, make sure to have

tires serviced by your Toyota

dealer or other qualified service

shop. In addition, make sure to

purchase your tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

●Never use an inner tube in a

leaking wheel which is designed

for a tubeless tire. Doing so may

result in an accident, causing

death or serious injury.

■When installing the wheel

nuts

●Ensure that only genuine Toyota

wheels are used on your vehi-

cle.

Tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not work

properly with non-genuine

wheels.

●Be sure to install the wheel nuts

with the tapered ends facing

inward. (P.647) Installing the

nuts with the tapered ends fac-

ing outward can cause the

wheel to break and eventually

cause the wheel to come off

while driving, which could lead

to an accident resulting in death

or serious injury.

Aluminum wheel precau-

tions

●Never use oil or grease on the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil

and grease may cause the

wheel nuts to be excessively

tightened, leading to bolt or disc

wheel damage. In addition, the

oil or grease can cause the

wheel nuts to loosen and the

wheel may fall off, causing an

accident and resulting in death

or serious injury. Remove any

oil or grease from the wheel

bolts or wheel nuts.

 Use only Toyota wheel nuts

and wrenches designed for

use with your aluminum

wheels.

 When rotating, repairing or

changing your tires, check

that the wheel nuts are still

tight after driving 1000 miles

(1600 km).

■Use of defective wheels pro-

hibited

 Be careful not to damage the

aluminum wheels when using

tire chains.

Do not use cracked or deformed

wheels.

Doing so could cause the tire to

leak air during driving, possibly

causing an accident.

 Use only Toyota genuine bal-

ance weights or equivalent

and a plastic or rubber ham-

mer when balancing your

wheels.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

4 With the glove box fully open,

slightly lift up the glove box

and pull toward the seat to

detach the bottom of the

glove box.

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter

must be changed regularly

to maintain air conditioning

efficiency.

Do not use excessive force if the

glove box does not detach when

lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward

the seat while slightly adjusting the

height of the glove box.

Removal method

1 Turn the engine switch off.

2 Open the glove box and slide

off the damper.

A

5 Unlock the filter cover ( ),

pull the filter cover out of the

B

claws ( ), and remove the

filter cover.

3 Push in each side of the

glove box to disconnect the

claws, and then slowly and

fully open the glove box while

supporting it.

7

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

6 Remove the filter case.

NOTICE

■When using the air condition-

ing system

Make sure that a filter is always

installed.

Using the air conditioning system

without a filter may cause damage

to the system.

■When removing the glove box

Always follow the specified proce-

dure to remove the glove box

(P.599). If the glove box is

removed without following the

specified procedure, the hinge of

the glove box may become dam-

aged.

7 Remove the air conditioning

filter from the filter case and

replace it with a new one.

The “ UP” marks shown on the

filter should be pointing up.

■To prevent damage to the fil-

ter cover

When moving the filter cover in

the direction of arrow to release

the fitting, pay attention not to

apply excessive force to the

claws. Otherwise, the claws may

be damaged.

8 When installing, reverse the

steps listed.

■Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air condi-

tioning filter according to the mainte-

nance schedule. In dusty areas or

areas with heavy traffic flow, early

replacement may be required. (For

scheduled maintenance information,

please refer to the “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-

nance”.)

■If air flow from the vents

decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check

the filter and replace if necessary.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

driver with a rag.

Wiper insert replace-

ment

When replacing the wiper

insert, perform the following

procedure to operate each

wiper.

Windshield wipers

3 Slide the wiper blade to

remove it from the wiper arm.

■ Windshield wiper blade

removal and installation

When installing, reverse the steps

listed.

1 While holding the hook por-

A

tion

of the wiper arm, first

lift up the driver side, and

then lift up the passenger

side.

When returning the wiper arms to

their original positions, first lower

the passenger side, and then lower

the driver side.

7

■ Wiper insert replacement

1 Pull the wiper insert to

remove the claw of the wiper

blade from the stopper, and

pull out the wiper insert.

2 Lift the stopper using a flat-

head screwdriver as shown

in the illustration.

To prevent damage to the wiper

arm, protect the tip of the screw-

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

the claw detaches, and then

remove the wiper blade from

the wiper arm.

A

Stopper

B

Claw

2 Remove the 2 metal plates

from the wiper insert pulled

out, and install the plates to a

new wiper insert.

Make sure that the cutout location

and warp direction of the metal

blades are same as the original.

3 Pull the wiper insert out past

the stopper on the wiper

blade, and then continue to

pull until it is completely

removed.

Lightly grasp between the claws of

the wiper blade to allow the wiper

insert to lift up, making it easier to

remove.

3 Install the wiper insert to the

wiper blade from the side

without the stopper.

4 Secure the stopper of the

wiper insert with the claw of

the wiper blade.

Rear window wiper

1 Lift up the rear window wiper

arm head cap.

4 Remove the 2 metal plates

from the old wiper insert and

2 Move the wiper blade until a

click sound can be heard and

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

slide.

install them to the replace-

ment wiper insert.

7 When installing a wiper

blade, reverse the procedure

in step 1.

5 Insert the wiper insert starting

from the claw at the center of

the wiper blade. Pass the

wiper insert through the 3

claws so that it sticks out

from the stopper, and then

pass the wiper insert through

the final remaining claw.

After installing the wiper blade,

check that the connection is locked.

■Wiper blade and wiper insert

handling

Improper handling may result in

damage to the wiper blades or wiper

insert. If you have any concerns

about replacing the wiper blades or

wiper insert yourself, contact your

Toyota dealer.

Applying a small amount of washer

fluid to the wiper insert can make it

easier to insert the claws into the

grooves.

NOTICE

7

■When lifting the windshield

wipers

●When raising the wiper arms off

the windshield, lift up the driver

side first, and then lift up pas-

senger side. When returning the

wipers to their original position,

return the passenger side first.

●Do not lift a windshield wiper by

the wiper blade. Otherwise, the

wiper blade may be deformed.

6 Check that the wiper blade

claws are fitted in the

grooves of the wiper insert.

●Do not operate the wiper lever

when the windshield wipers are

lifted. Otherwise, the wind-

shield wipers may contact the

hood, possibly resulting in dam-

age to the windshield wipers

and/or hood.

If the wiper blade claws are not fit-

ted in the grooves of the wiper

insert, grasp the wiper insert and

slide it back and forth multiple times

to insert the claws into the grooves.

Lightly lift up the center of the wiper

insert to make the rubber easier to

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Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key bat-

tery

NOTICE

■To prevent damage

●Be careful not to damage the

claws when replacing the wiper

insert.

Replace the battery with a

new one if it is depleted.

●After the wiper blade is removed

from the wiper arm, place a

cloth, etc., between the rear

window and wiper arm to pre-

vent damage to the rear win-

dow.

■If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●The smart key system (if

equipped) and wireless remote

control will not function properly.

●Be sure not to pull excessively

on the wiper insert or deform its

metal plates.

●The operational range will be

reduced.

Items to prepare

Prepare the following before

replacing the battery:

 Flathead screwdriver

 Small flathead screwdriver

 Lithium battery CR2032

■Use a CR2032 lithium battery

●Batteries can be purchased at

your Toyota dealer, local electrical

appliance shops or camera stores.

●Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by

the manufacturer.

●Dispose of used batteries accord-

ing to the local laws.

Replacing the battery

 Vehicles without smart key

system

1 Remove the cover.

Use a screwdriver of an appropriate

size. Forcedly prying may cause

the cover damaged.

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To prevent damage to the key,

cover the tip of the screwdriver with

a rag.

cover into the key.

5 Install the key cover.

Align the key cover with the key

2 Remove the battery cover.

and then press it straight into the

key.

If the battery cover is difficult to

remove, lift the edge to remove it.

Make sure that the key cover is

securely installed without any gaps

between it and the key.

3 Remove the depleted battery.

7

When removing the battery, use a

screwdriver of an appropriate size.

 Vehicles with smart key sys-

tem

Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

minal facing up.

1 Release the lock and remove

the mechanical key.

4 Install the battery cover with

the tab facing up.

2 Remove the key cover.

Push the entire edge of the battery

Use a screwdriver of an appropriate

size. Forcedly prying may cause

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the cover damaged.

WARNING

To prevent damage to the key,

cover the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with a rag.

■Removed battery and other

parts

These parts are small and if swal-

lowed by a child, they can cause

choking. Keep away from chil-

dren. Failure to do so could result

in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■For normal operation after

replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions

to prevent accidents:

3 Remove the depleted battery

using a small flathead screw-

driver.

●Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery

to rust.

When removing the cover, the elec-

tronic key module may stick to the

cover and the battery may not be

visible. In this case, remove the

electronic key module in order to

remove the battery.

●Do not touch or move any other

component inside the remote

control.

●Do not bend either of the battery

terminals.

When removing the battery, use a

screwdriver of an appropriate size.

Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

minal facing up.

4 When installing, reverse the

steps listed.

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Checking and replac-

ing fuses

If any of the electrical com-

ponents do not operate, a

fuse may have blown. If this

happens, check and replace

the fuses as necessary.

 Left side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

Checking and replacing

fuses

1 Turn the engine switch off.

2 Open the fuse box cover.

 Engine compartment: Type A

fuse box (if equipped)

A

B

Push claw

and

to com-

pletely release the lock, and then lift

up the cover.

3 Remove the fuse.

Only type A fuse can be removed

using the pullout tool.

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 Engine compartment: Type B

fuse box

4 Check if the fuse is blown.

A

B

Push claw

and

to com-

Replace the blown fuse with a new

fuse of an appropriate amperage

rating. The amperage rating can be

found on the fuse box lid.

pletely release the lock, and then lift

up the cover.

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 Type A

■After a fuse is replaced

●When installing the lid, make sure

that the tab is installed securely.

●If the lights do not turn on even

after the fuse has been replaced,

a bulb may need replacement.

(P.609)

●If the replaced fuse blows again,

have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

■If there is an overload in a cir-

cuit

A

Normal fuse

The fuses are designed to blow, pro-

tecting the wiring harness from

damage.

B

Blown fuse

 Type B

WARNING

■To prevent system break-

downs and vehicle fire

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the vehicle, and possibly a

fire or injury.

●Never use a fuse of a higher

amperage rating than that indi-

cated, or use any other object in

place of a fuse.

A

Normal fuse

B

Blown fuse

●Always use a genuine Toyota

fuse or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a

wire, even as a temporary fix.

 Type C

●Do not modify the fuses or fuse

boxes.

NOTICE

■Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical over-

load determined and repaired by

your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

A

Normal fuse

B

Blown fuse

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Light bulbs

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the

engine compartment fuse box

cover

You may replace the follow-

ing bulbs by yourself. The

difficulty level of replace-

ment varies depending on

the bulb. If necessary bulb

replacement seems difficult

to perform, contact your

Toyota dealer.

When opening the fuse box, com-

pletely release the claw locks

before lifting up the cover. Other-

wise, the claws may be damaged.

For more information about

replacing other light bulbs,

contact your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb

replacement

Check the wattage of the light

bulb to be replaced. (P.675)

Bulb location

 Front (type A)

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A

Front turn signal/parking

lights

B

Fog lights (if equipped)

C

Front side marker lights

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 Front (type B)

 High mounted stoplight

 License plate lights

 Outer foot lights (if equipped)

■LED lights

The lights other than the following

lights each consist of a number of

LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out,

take your vehicle to your Toyota

dealer to have the light replaced.

●Front turn signal lights

●Parking lights

A

Front turn signal/parking

lights

●Front side marker lights

●Fog lights (if equipped)

●Rear turn signal lights

●Back-up lights

B

Fog lights

C

Front side marker lights

 Rear

■Condensation build-up on the

inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up

on the inside of the light lens does

not indicate a malfunction. Contact

your Toyota dealer for more informa-

tion in the following situations:

●Large drops of water have built up

on the inside of the lens.

●Water has built up inside the light.

A

Rear turn signal lights

Replacing light bulb

B

Back-up lights

■ Front turn signal

■ Lights that need to be

replaced by your Toyota

dealer

lights/parking lights

1 Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

 Headlights

 Daytime running lights

 Side turn signal lights (if

equipped)

 Tail lights

 Stop lights

 Rear side marker lights

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2 Remove the light bulb.

3 Install a new light bulb then

install the bulb base to the

light unit by inserting it and

turning the bulb base clock-

wise.

3 Install a new light bulb then

install the bulb base to the

light unit by inserting it and

turning the bulb base clock-

wise.

■ Front side marker lights

■ Fog lights (if equipped)

7

1 Turn the bulb base counter-

1 To allow enough working

space, turn the steering

wheel.

clockwise.

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2 Remove the screws.

5 Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

3 Remove the screws and

clips, partly remove the

fender liner.

6 Set the new light bulb.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb

with the mounting, and insert. Turn

it clockwise to set.

7 Set the connector.

Shake the bulb base gently to

check that it is not loose, turn the

front fog lights on once and visually

confirm that no light is leaking

through the mounting.

4 Unplug the connector

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8 Reinstall the fender liner.

2 Remove the securing screws

and remove the unit.

Remove the lamp assembly by pull-

ing it directly backward from the

rear of the vehicle.

3 Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

9 Reinstall the screws.

7

4 Remove the light bulb.

■ Rear turn signal lights

1 Open the back door and

remove the cover.

5 Install a new light bulb then

install the bulb base to the

light unit by inserting it and

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turning the bulb base clock-

wise.

8 Reinstall the cover.

■ Back-up lights

6 Align the grooves on the light

unit with the claws, and insert

the light unit straight so that

the pin on the light unit fit into

the hole.

1 Open the back door and

remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the cover,

protect the tip of the screwdriver

with a rag.

Confirm that the light unit is com-

pletely secured.

2 Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

Remove the cord from the clip

7 Reinstall the screws.

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before turning the bulb base.

again after installing the bulb base.

3 Remove the light bulb.

6 Reinstall the cover.

4 Install a new light bulb.

WARNING

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■Replacing light bulb

●Turn off the light. Do not attempt

to replace the bulb immediately

after turning off the light.

The bulb become very hot and

may cause burns.

●Do not touch the glass portion

of the light bulb with bare

hands. When it is unavoidable

to hold the glass portion, use

and hold with a clean dry cloth

to avoid getting moisture and

oils on the bulb.

Also, if the bulb is scratched or

dropped, it may blow out or

crack.

5 Install the bulb base to the

light unit by inserting it and

turning the bulb base clock-

wise.

Secure the cord with the clip back

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WARNING

●Fully install light bulb and any

parts used to secure it. Failure

to do so may result in heat dam-

age, fire, or water entering the

light unit. This may damage the

light or cause condensation to

build up on the lens.

●Do not attempt to repair or dis-

assemble light bulbs, connec-

tors, electric circuits or

component parts.

Doing so may result in death or

serious injury due to electric

shock.

■To prevent damage or fire

●Make sure bulb is fully seated

and locked.

●Check the wattage of the bulb

before installing to prevent heat

damage.

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