Do-it-yourself maintenance
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
The hood will pop up slightly.
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When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend. |
NOTICE465
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Engine compartment
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P.474) Engine coolant reservoir (P.470) Fuse boxes (P.492)
Engine oil level dipstick (P.467) Engine oil filler cap (P.468) Battery (P.472)
Brake fluid reservoir (P.471) Radiator (P.471) Condenser (P.471)
Electric cooling fan
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
Washer fluid tank (P.474) Engine coolant reservoir (P.470) Fuse boxes (P.492)
Engine oil filler cap (P.468) Engine oil level dipstick (P.467) Battery (P.472)
Brake fluid reservoir (P.471) Radiator (P.471) Condenser (P.471)
Electric cooling fan
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dip- stick.
1 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 bot- tom of the engine.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
Normal Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine.
Low
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil.
P.558, 559
Clean funnel
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of the same type as that already in the engine.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) engine
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2.0 L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS) engine
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A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations, oil consump- tion may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
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If the level is on or below the “MIN” line, add coolant up to the “MAX” line. (P.550)
Type A
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line. (P.550)
Type B
Only use “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 a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum tem- perature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Minimum tem- perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con- tact your Toyota dealer.
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling sys- tem.
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When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap. The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot cool- ant if the cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns. |
WARNING471
Check the radiator and con- denser and clear away any for- eign objects. If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi- tion, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the tank.
2 Disconnect the claws and remove the service cover.
checking the fluid level.
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE
J1704 brake fluid
Clean funnel
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of brak- ing efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
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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. |
WARNINGMake sure that the battery termi- nals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
When recharging, the battery pro- duces hydrogen gas which is flam- mable and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toy- ota dealer.
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Chemicals in the battery
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious injury, take the following precau- tions while working on or near the battery: Do not cause sparks by touch- ing the battery terminals with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
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WARNINGAdd washer fluid in the following situations:
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When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine, etc. |
WARNING7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
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New tread Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “ 
” mark,
etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Tires should be replaced if:
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip perfor- mance will be reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire. (P.569)
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. (P.277)
Summer tires are high-speed perfor- mance tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When install- ing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
All season tires are designed to pro- vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most win- ter conditions as well as for use year-round. All season tires, how- ever, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in accelera- tion and handling performance com- pared with summer tires in highway driving.
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con- struction and load capacity as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
When replacing the tires, check the tire valves for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
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When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause dam- age to parts of the drive train as well as dangerous handling char- acteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or seri- ous injury. Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread pat- terns.
Also, do not mix tires of remark- ably different treadwear. Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
Do not mix differently con- structed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previ- ously. |
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To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection.
Vehicles with a tire pressure warn- ing system: Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure warning system after tire rotation.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise.
If the tire pressure drops below a predetermined level, the driver is warned by a warning light. (P.515)
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks.
The warning of the tire pressure warning system will change in accordance with driving conditions. For this reason, the system may give a warning even if the tire pres- sure does not reach a low enough level, or if the pressure is higher than the pressure that was adjusted to when the system was initialized.
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When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valves and transmitter ID codes registered by your Toy- ota dealer. (P.482)
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.
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Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warn- ing valves, transmitters and tire valve caps
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valves and transmit- ters, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled cor- rectly.
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registered wheel sets.
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When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Make sure to adjust the tire pres- sure to the specified cold tire infla- tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will oper- ate based on this pressure level.
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of the meter control switch to select 
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Press or to select “Vehicle Settings” and then
press and hold .
Press or to select “TPWS” and then press .
Press or to select “Set Pressure”. Then press and
hold until the tire pres-
sure warning light blinks 3 times.
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Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire inflation pressure adjustment.
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the follow- ing cases, the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pres- sure settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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When initializing the tire pres- sure warning system
Do not initialize the tire pressure warning system without first adjusting the tire inflation pres- sure to the specified level. Other- wise, the tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire infla- tion pressure is actually normal. |
WARNINGYour vehicle is equipped with tire pressure warning system with the function to have ID codes registered for a second wheel set, for example a winter set, by Toyota dealer.
After registration of a second wheel set, either of these two wheel sets can be selected for usage with the tire pressure warning system.
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of the meter control switch to select 
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Press or to select “Vehicle Settings” and then
press .
Press or to select “TPWS” and then press .
Press or to select “Change Wheel”. Then press
and hold until the tire
pressure warning light blinks slowly 3 times.
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Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size are displayed on the tire and loading information label. (P.564)
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Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
You should check tire inflation pres- sure every two weeks, or at least once a month. Do not forget to check the spare.
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
When checking tire inflation pres- sure, observe the following:
If your vehicle has been parked for 
at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehi- cle is balanced.
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Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. If the tires are not properly inflated, the following conditions may occur which could lead to an accident resulting in death or seri- ous injury: Excessive wear
Uneven wear
Poor handling
Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires
Air leaking from between tire and wheel
Wheel deformation and/or tire damage
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WARNING Wheels 
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diam- eter, rim width and inset*.
Replacement wheels are avail- able at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pres- sure. Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (P.480)
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Replacing tire pressure warn- ing valves and transmitters (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
Because tire repair or replace- ment may affect the tire pres- sure warning valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmit- ters at your Toyota dealer.
Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehi- cle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-genuine wheels. |
NOTICEAir conditioning filter
claws ( ), and remove the
ment may be required. (For sched-
The “
UP” marks shown on the filter and the filter case should be pointing up.
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Replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replace-
uled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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When using the air condition- ing system
Make sure that a filter is always installed. Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system. To prevent damage to the fil- ter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direction of arrow to release the fitting, pay attention not to apply excessive force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged. |
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*: If equipped
The following symptoms may occur:
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screw- driver with a rag.
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If the battery cover is difficult to remove, lift the edge to remove it.
3 Remove the depleted battery
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-
minal facing up.
Push the entire edge of the battery cover into the key.
Align the key cover with the key and then press it straight into the key.
Make sure that the key cover is securely installed without any gaps between it and the key.
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switch and check that the doors can be locked/unlocked.Vehicles with a smart key sys- tem
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To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screw- driver with a rag.
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When removing the cover, the elec- tronic key module may stick to the cover and the battery may not be visible. In this case, remove the electronic key module in order to remove the battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-
minal facing up.
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switch and check that the doors can be locked/unlocked.Under the driver’s side instru- ment panel
Remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when removing/installing the lid.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool.
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type A
Type B
Type D
Type E
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Type C
Normal fuse Blown fuse
The fuses are designed to blow, pro- tecting the wiring harness from damage.
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are con- nected to circuits designed to pre- vent overload, non-genuine parts of parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
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To prevent system break- downs and vehicle fire
Observe the following precau- tions. Failure to do so may cause dam- age to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury. Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indi- cated, or use any other object in place of a fuse.
Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix. Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
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Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical over- load determined and repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. |
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Front side marker lights
Front turn signal/parking lights (vehicles without side turn signal lights)
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Rear turn signal lights
Rear side marker lights (bulb type)
The lights other than the front turn signal lights/parking lights (vehicles without side turn signal lights), front side marker lights, rear turn signal lights, rear side marker lights (bulb type) and back-up lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
In certain situations, such as when driving in the rain or when washing the vehicle, condensation may form on the inner side of the headlight lens and other lights. As each light has a ventilation hole, moist air may enter. If the ambient temperature is low, condensation may form tempo- rarily, but it will dissipate as the inside of the light is warmed up. As the condensation is due to a phe- nomenon similar to windows fogging in the rain, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situa- tions:
P.494
Type A
Type B
Type A
Type B
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To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the tip of the flathead screw- driver with a cloth, etc.
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Rear side marker lights Rear turn signal lights
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Rear side marker lights Rear turn signal lights
6 and 5 with the directions reversed.
Align the guide 
and pin 
on the light assembly with the mount- ing when installing it.
To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the tip of the flathead screw- driver with a cloth, etc.
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Align the guide 
and pin 
on the light assembly with the mount- ing when installing it.
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Replacing light bulbs
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights. The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Fail- ure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the light unit. This may damage the lights or cause condensa- tion to build up on the lens.
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked. |
WARNINGWhen trouble arises 8
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Fuel pump shut off system
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
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If a warning message is dis- played. 521
If you have a flat tire (vehi- cles without spare tire)
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If you have a flat tire (vehi- cles with a spare tire)
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If the engine will not start
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If you lose your keys 544
If the electronic key does not operate properly 544
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged 546
If your vehicle overheats
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
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