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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without a Display Audio sys-
tem or navigation system)

Multi-information display

Clock

P. 223
P. 193
P. 196, 454
Gauges and
meters
P. 186
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 94
Glove box P. 440
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch

P. 62
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 523
Parking brake pedal P. 184
Hood release lever P. 499
Auxiliary box P. 448
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 171
Fog light switch 
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 210
P. 203
P. 183
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 212
P. 216
Horn
P. 185Floor mat P. 464
Fuel filler door opener P. 109

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
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STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam comes from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 626)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 499Fuel filler doorP. 109Back door opener P. 6 0
Hood release leverP. 4 9 9Fuel filler door opener P. 1 0 9Tire inflation pressure
P. 630
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 19. 2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 6 3 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference) P. 622
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 622
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: 2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
5W-20 and 0W-20
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
0W-20