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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 372)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 371)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the
correct level? (
P. 369)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level?
(P. 364)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects.
(P. 370)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 375)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner's Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recomme nded that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 372)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 371)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 369)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)

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Engine compar tment
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE, 2AR-FBE) engine
Engine oil filler cap( P. 366)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 364)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 371)
Fuse box ( P. 396)Battery ( P. 372)
Radiator ( P. 370)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 370)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 369)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 375)

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Maintenance and care
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 366)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 364)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 371)
Fuse box ( P. 396)Battery ( P. 372)
Radiator ( P. 370)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 370)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 369)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 375)

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Maintenance and care
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
“MAX”
“MIN”
■ Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Item Clean funnel
■ Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■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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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 408
Wattage ................................ 483
Battery Checking .............................. 372
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 460
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 224
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 209
Bottle holders .......................... 300
Brake Fluid...................................... 371
Parking brake ....................... 168
Brake assist ............................. 204
Break-in tips ............................ 135
BSM .......................................... 209 Care
Exterior ..................................342
Interior ...................................345
Seat belts ..............................346
Cargo capacity .........................219
Cargo net ..................................322
CD player ..................................256
Chains .......................................224
Child-protectors .........................54
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........119
Booster seats, installation .....123
Convertible seats, definition .............................119
Convertible seats, installation ...........................123
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 113
Infant seats, definition ...........119
Infant seats, installation.........123
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...............................124
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................126
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................129BC

530 Alphabetical index
FFV ......................................88, 484
Flex-fuel ..............................88, 484
Flexible fuel vehicle ...........88, 484
Floor mat................................... 319
FluidBrake ..................................... 371
Washer .................................. 375
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch.................................... 193
Wattage ................................. 483
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch.................................... 193
Wattage ................................. 483
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 113
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 429
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................62
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Wattage ................................. 483
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Wattage ................................. 483
Fuel Capacity ................................ 475
FFV .................................88, 484
Flex-fuel ..........................88, 484
Flexible fuel vehicle .........88, 484
Fuel gauge ............................ 170
Fuel pump shut off system .... 425
Gas station information ......... 540
Information ............................ 484
Refueling .................................88
Type ...................................... 475 Fuel door .................................... 88
Fuel filler door ............................ 88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 425
Fuses ........................................ 396
Garage door opener ................ 323
Gas station information .......... 540
Gauges...................................... 170
Glove box ................................. 297
Grocery bag hooks .................. 321
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 420
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 67
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch ................................... 186
Wattage................................. 483
Heaters Outside rear view mirror........ 246
Seat heater ........................... 314
Hood.......................................... 359
Hooks Cargo net hooks.................... 322
Grocery bag hooks................ 321
Horn .......................................... 169F
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