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7009-1. Specifications
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Diesel engine (except for EURO IV, V and VI models*1)
*1: EURO IV, V and VI are emission standards. If it is not clear that your vehi- 
cle meets relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick. 
■Engine oil selection 
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use 
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy 
the following grade and viscosity. 
Oil grade: API CF-4, CF or ACEA B3, B4, B5 or JASO DL-0 
Recommended viscosity (SAE): 
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice 
for good fuel economy and 
good starting in cold weather. 
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a 
higher viscosity engine oil in 
extremely low temperatures, 
the engine may become difficult 
to start, so SAE 5W-30 engine 
oil is recommended.
Oil capacity  
(Drain and refill —  
reference*2)
With filter
Without filter
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Preferred
Temperature range anticipated  
before next oil change 
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7029-1. Specifications
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Diesel engine (for EURO IV models*1)
*1: EURO IV is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets 
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick. 
■Engine oil selection 
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use 
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat- 
isfy the following grade and viscosity. 
Oil grade: API CF-4, CF or ACEA B3, B4, B5 or JASO DL-0 
Recommended viscosity (SAE): 
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice 
for good fuel economy and 
good starting in cold weather. 
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a 
higher viscosity engine oil in 
extremely low temperatures, 
the engine may become difficult 
to start, so SAE 5W-30 engine 
oil is recommended.
Oil capacity 
(Drain and refill —  
reference*2)
With filter
Without filter 
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.) 
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Temperature range anticipated  
before next oil change
Preferred 
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7049-1. Specifications
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Diesel engine (for EURO V and VI models*1)
*1: EURO V and VI are emission standards. If it is not clear that your vehicle 
meets relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick. 
■Engine oil selection 
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota 
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. 
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used. 
Oil grade: ACEA C2
Oil capacity 
(Drain and refill  
reference*2)
With filterVehicles without water-cooled intercooler 
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with wate r-cooled intercooler 
7.9 L (8.4 qt., 7.0 Imp.qt.)
Without filterVehicles without water-cooled intercooler 
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with wate r-cooled intercooler 
7.4 L (7.8 qt., 6.5 Imp.qt.)
NOTICE
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic converter. 
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7109-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 
110 lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20 kgf,
45 lbf)
*3: Without 205R16C tires
*4: With 205R16C tires
*1: Models made in Thailand*3
*2: With grease fitting only
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P.  1 2 )
Brakes
Pedal  
clearance*1
Left-hand 
drive vehicles
Without
VSC
91 mm (3.6 in.)*3
92 mm (3.6 in.)*4
With VSC91 mm (3.6 in.)
Right-hand drive vehicles90 mm (3.5 in.)
Pedal free play1.0   6.0 mm  
(0.04   0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*27 9 clicks
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 
DOT 3 or SAE J1704 or FMVSS 
No.116 DOT 4
Chassis lubrication
Propeller
shafts
Front (4WD
models)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
Slide
yoke*1
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium 
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 
or lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
RearSpider*2Lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2 
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7169-1. Specifications
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■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine 
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content 
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a 
Research Octane Number that follows the above. 
■ If you plan to drive in foreign countries (vehicles with DPF system) 
Low sulfur diesel fuel may not be avai lable, so please check the availability 
with your distributor. 
■ If your engine knocks 
● Consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer. 
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat- 
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■ Notice on gasoline fuel quality 
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be 
damaged. 
● Do not use gasoline with metallic additives, for example manganese, iron 
or lead, otherwise it may cause damage on your engine or emission con-
trol system. 
● Do not add aftermarket fuel additives which contain metallic additives. 
● Do not use the methanol blended gasoline such as M15, M85, M100. The 
use of gasoline containing methanol may cause engine damage or failure. 
● Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85” and fuel contain- 
ing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. Your vehicle can use
gasoline mixed with 10% max ethanol. The use of fuel with more than 10% 
ethanol content (E10) will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You must 
ensure that refueling is carried out only from a source where fuel specifica-
tion and quality can be guaranteed. In case of any doubt, ask any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
■ Notice on diesel fuel quality 
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be 
damaged. 
● EU area: FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold under names such as 
“B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a  large amount of FAME should not be 
used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case
of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
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728What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical 
keys can be made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. ( P. 168)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi- 
cantly. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. ( P. 187)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 599)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 288)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle? 
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on 
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P. 193, 201)
●Is the rear door child-protector lock set?  
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is 
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the rear door child- 
protector lock. ( P. 191)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed 
You lose your keys 
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked 
The rear door cannot be opened  
(vehicles with rear door child-protector lock) 
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735Alphabetical index
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Driving 
Break-in tips .......................... 257
Correct posture ....................... 40
Procedures............................ 254 
Winter drive tips .................... 438 
Dynamic radar cruise 
control .................................... 367
Function ................................ 367
Warning message ................. 643 
Eco Driving Indicator....... 138, 140 
Emergency flashers................. 624
Electronic key 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly ........... 668
Replacing the battery ............ 599
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer 
sounds ................................ 634 
If a warning light turns on ...... 634 
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ........... 668
If the engine will not start ...... 666
If the vehicle battery is 
discharged .......................... 672 
If you have a flat tire.............. 649 
If you lose your keys ............. 168
If you run out of fuel and 
the engine stalls.................. 682
If you think something is 
wrong .................................. 632 
If your vehicle becomes  
stuck ................................... 683
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 625
If your vehicle needs to be  
towed .................................. 627 
If your vehicle overheats ....... 678 
Engine 
“ACC” position ...................... 283
Compartment ........................ 570
Engine switch................ 282, 285 
Hood ..................................... 568 
How to start the 
engine......................... 282, 285
Identification number ............ 693
If the engine will not start ...... 666
If you run out of fuel and the 
engine stalls ....................... 682 
If your vehicle has to be  
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 625
Ignition switch 
(engine switch) ........... 282, 285
Overheating .......................... 678 
Engine coolant 
Capacity ................................ 706
Checking ............................... 576
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 438
Engine coolant  
temperature gauge ................ 144 
Engine immobilizer system .... 105
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 696
Checking ............................... 573
Oil level warning light ............ 639 
Oil pressure warning light ..... 634 
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 438
Engine oil maintenance 
data ......................................... 575
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Gauges...................................... 142 
Glove box ................................. 541 
Grocery bag hooks .................. 552 
Hands-free system  
(for cellular phone)*.............. 481
Head restraints......................... 239
Headlights ................................ 308
Light switch ........................... 308
Replacing light bulbs ............. 609 
Wattage................................. 714 
Heated steering wheel ............. 535
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................ 526
Heated steering wheel .......... 535 
Manual air conditioning  
system ................................ 518
Seat heaters.......................... 535
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 528
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 620 
Hill-start assist control ............ 422 
Hood.......................................... 568
Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 553
Grocery bag hooks................ 552
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 38 
Horn .......................................... 243 
Identification 
Engine................................... 693 
Vehicle .................................. 691
Ignition switch (engine 
switch) ............................ 282, 285
Auto power off function ......... 289
Changing the engine  
switch modes...................... 288 
Changing the engine 
switch position .................... 283
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 625
Starting the engine........ 282, 285 
Ignition switch light  
(engine switch light) ............. 537
Illuminated entry system ........ 539
Immobilizer system ................. 105
Indicators ................................. 134
Initialization 
Engine oil maintenance  
data .................................... 575
Item to initialize ..................... 726
Inside rear view mirror ............ 244
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 144 
Intercooler ................................ 577 
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ................................ 706
Checking ............................... 576
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 438 
Interior lights............................ 537 
Switch ................................... 538
Wattage ................................ 714
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”. 
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Tachometer .............................. 143 
Tailgate ..................................... 195 
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 308
Replacing light bulbs ............. 618
Wattage................................. 714
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 486
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 129
Engine immobilizer system ... 105
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 711
Tires .......................................... 590 
Chains ................................... 439 
Checking ............................... 590
If you have a flat tire.............. 649
Inflation pressure .......... 593, 711
Replacing .............................. 649
Rotating tires ......................... 591 
Size ....................................... 711 
Snow tires ............................. 438
Spare tire .............................. 649
Tools ......................................... 652
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 627 
Towing hook.......................... 629 
Trailer towing ................ 268, 269
Toyota Safety Sense................ 325
Traction control ....................... 422
Trailer towing ................... 268, 269
Transmission 
Automatic transmission ......... 293 
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 298
Manual transmission ............. 300
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 422
Trip information ............... 148, 153 
Trip meters ............................... 144 
Turn signal lights 
Replacing light 
bulbs................... 612, 618, 620
Turn signal lever ................... 306 
Wattage ................................ 714 
USB memory ............................ 473 
USB port*................................. 447 
Valet key ................................... 164 
Vanity mirror ............................ 548
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 691
Vehicle Stability Control  
(VSC) ...................................... 422 
VSC (Vehicle Stability 
Control) .................................. 422 
Warning buzzers 
Fuel filter ............................... 637
Key reminder ........................ 284
Pre-collision braking ............. 340 
Seat belt reminder ................ 638
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Warning lights 
ABS ....................................... 635
Brake Override system ......... 637
Brake system ........................ 634 
Charging system ................... 634 
DPF system .......................... 637
Electronic engine control 
system ................................ 635
Four-wheel drive system ....... 636
Fuel system........................... 637
Go to service ......................... 639 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert  
with Yaw Assist Function)... 638
Low AdBlue™ ....................... 639
Low engine oil level............... 639
Low engine oil pressure ........ 634
Low fuel level ........................ 638 
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 635 
Master warning light .............. 639
Open door ............................. 638
Parking brake ........................ 639
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) .............................. 638 
Seat belt reminder light ......... 638 
Slip indicator ......................... 636
SRS....................................... 635 
Washer 
Checking ............................... 582
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 438 
Switch ................................... 318 
Washing and waxing ............... 556
Weights..................................... 688
Wheels ...................................... 595
Replacing wheels.................. 649
Size ....................................... 711
Window glasses....................... 248 
Window lock switch ................ 249 
Windows
Power windows ..................... 248
Rear window 
defogger ..................... 519, 528
Washer ................................. 318 
Windshield wiper  
de-icer ............................ 520, 528
Windshield wipers
Intermittent windshield 
wipers ................................. 318
Winter driving tips ................... 438 
Wireless communication ........ 481 
Wireless remote control 
key .......................................... 166
Locking/Unlocking................. 166
Replacing the battery ............ 599
WMA disc*............................... 455
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.