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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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2-6. Driving information
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park 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.
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.

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Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Gasoline engine
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Diesel engine
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.

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Maintenance and care
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■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 622
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)
Gasoline engine
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine
1.2 L (1.3 qt., 1.1 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel

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Maintenance and care
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WARNING
■ Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or 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.
● 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 any authorized Toyota deal er or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
■ Engine oil (diesel engine only)
Using engine oil other than “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel
Economy for 1WW/2WW engines” or any other approved engine oil, may
damage the engine.
If “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel Economy for 1WW/2WW
engines” or any other approved engine oils are not available at the time, up
to 1 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) of ACEA C3 can be used to refill. ( P. 627)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)
system cannot be
used because the
vehicle speed is lower
than approximately
50 km/h (32 mph) (if
equipped).
Drive the vehicle at
approximately 50 km/h
(32 mph) or higher.
Indicates that the LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)
system cannot be
used because the
vehicle speed is out-
side of the operational
range (if equipped).
Drive the vehicle while
lowering the vehicle
speed.
*3
Indicates that engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed. (The indica-
tor will not work prop-
erly unless the oil
maintenance data has
been reset.)
Check the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
If necessary, have the
engine oil changed by
any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified
and equipped profes-
sional. After changing
the engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset.
*3
Indicates that the
engine oil scheduled
be changed. (After the
engine oil is changed
and the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)
Check and have the
engine oil and oil filter
changed by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional. After
changing the engine oil,
the oil change system
should be reset.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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6-1. Specifications
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Diesel engine
Lubrication system
Gasoline engine
*: 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.
Fuel type
EU area:
You must only use diesel fuel conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN590.
Except EU area (except Russia):
You must only use diesel fuel that contains 10
ppm or less of sulfur and has a cetane number of
48 or higher.
Except EU area (Russia):
You must only use diesel fuel with a cetane num-
ber of 48 or higher.
Your vehicle must use only diesel fuel confirming
to GOST R52368-2005 (Sulfur max 50ppm).
Cetane number 48 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 lmp.gal.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference*)
With filter
Without filter
4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)

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Vehicle specifications
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Diesel engine
*: 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.
Toyota recommends the use of approved “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.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference*)
With filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.6 Imp.qt.)
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine
● Use of engine oils other than “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium
Fuel Economy for 1WW/2WW engines” or any other approved engine oil,
may cause damage to the engine.
● If the approved oils are not available, up to 1 liter of the following oils may
be used: ACEA C3 oils.
Confirm that the viscosity grade is SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30.
Viscosities other than these, may damage the engine.

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Alphabetical index
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Electronic key
If your electronic does not
operate properly ................. 600
Electronic power steering ....... 311
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 526
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 577
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 600
If the engine will not start ...... 594
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 597
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 603
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 536
If the warning light
turns on............................... 536
If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 545
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 599
If you have a flat tire ..... 560, 577
If you lose your keys ............. 598
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 534
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 611
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 613
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 527
If your vehicle overheats ....... 607
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 204
Compartment ........................ 444
Engine switch................ 198, 202
Hood ..................................... 440
How to start the
engine......................... 198, 202
Identification number ............ 618
If the engine will not start ...... 594
Ignition switch ............... 198, 202
Overheating .......................... 607
Engine compartment cover .... 446
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 628
Checking ............................... 452
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 320
Engine coolant temperature
indicator (Blue) ...................... 229
Engine coolant temperature
warning light (Red)................ 536
Engine immobilizer system .... 124
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 622
Checking ............................... 447
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 320
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 450
Engine switch .................. 198, 202
EPS ........................................... 311
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