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4277-1. Maintenance and care
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■Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
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.
■ Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■ When cleaning the windshield (vehic les with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off
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4347-2. Maintenance
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■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the highest possible condition, Toyota rec-
ommends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections
and repairs be carried out by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other
duly qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered
by your warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repair-
ers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network
will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional service department will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on
your vehicle-reliably and economically due to their experience with Toyota
vehicles.
■ Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost
touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature c ontinually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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4367-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(→ P. 453)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant
level ( →P. 451)
XGasoline engine
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high qual-
ity ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate c oolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
XDiesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/ 2WW” or equivalent. “Toyota Genuine Premium Long
Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” concentrated product
always needs to be mixed as 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for
usage of any other approved engine coolant of
matching quality.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 446)
XGasoline engine
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
XDiesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel
Economy for 1WW/2WW engines”.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for
usage of any other approved engine oil of matching
quality.
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( →P. 485)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
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4387-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or 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.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or 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.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
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 tem-
perature is high. ( →P. 453)
XVehicles with smart entry & start 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 conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. ( →P. 453)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in the eyes.
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4397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
■ If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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4437-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compar tment
XGasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 456)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 451)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 448)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 446) Battery (
→P. 453)
Fuse box ( →P. 485)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( →P. 453)
Radiator ( →P. 453)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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4447-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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XDiesel engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 456)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 451)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 448)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 446)
Fuel filter ( →P. 457) Fuse box (
→P. 485)
Battery ( →P. 453)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 453)
Intercooler ( →P. 453)
Radiator ( →P. 453)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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4457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Removing the engine compartment cover
■Installing the clipsRotate center portion
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine compartment cover
1
2
3
4
NOTICE
■After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.
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4467-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert
the non-flat dipstick fully with
its protruding areas ( in the
illustration) pointing towards
the engine.
Engine oil
1
2
XGasoline engineXDiesel engine
3
4
1
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4477-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or
engine
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
5
1
2
3
XFlat dipstickXNon-flat dipstick type A
XNon-flat dipstick type B
Measuring side
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