Toyota 86 (2020 year). Manual in english - part 6

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Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator pedal

• Moves smoothly (without uneven 

pedal effort or catching)?

Automatic transmission “Park” 
mechanism

• Can the vehicle be held securely 

on an incline with the shift lever in 
P?

Brake pedal

• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-

ance and correct amount of free 
play?

Brakes

• Not pull to one side when 

applied?

• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?

Clutch pedal

• Moves smoothly?

Head restraints

• Move smoothly and lock 

securely?

Indicators/buzzers

• Function properly?

Lights

• Do all the lights come on?

Parking brake

• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on 

an incline?

Seat belts

• Does the seat belt system oper-

ate smoothly?

• Are the belts undamaged?

Seats

• Do the seat controls operate 

properly?

Steering wheel

• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Door/trunk

• Operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• The lock system works properly?

Fluid leaks

• Is there any leakage after park-

ing?

Tire

• Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-

aged?

• Tires rotated according to the 

maintenance schedule?

• Wheel nuts are not loose?

Windshield wipers

• The wiper blades should not show 

any signs of cracking, splitting, 
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.

• The wiper blades should clear the 

windshield without streaking or 
skipping.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some  states  have  vehicle  emission  inspection  programs  which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni-
tors the operation of the emission control system.

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.

■

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:

●

When the battery is disconnected or discharged

Readiness  codes  that  are  set  during  ordinary  driving  are
erased. 
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.

●

When the fuel tank cap is loose

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.

■

When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several
driving trips

The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.

■

If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test

Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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Do-it-yourself service precautions

If  you  perform  maintenance  yourself,  be  sure  to  follow  the  correct
procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condition

(



P. 339)

• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench

(for terminal clamp bolts)

• Distilled water

Brake fluid level

(



P. 337)

• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 

DOT 3 brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding 

brake fluid)

Engine coolant level

(



P. 335)

• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-

mixed Super Long Life Coolant 
BLUE” or similar high-quality 
ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite 
and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid 
technology. 
“TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-
mixed Super Long Life Coolant 
BLUE” is pre-mixed with 50% 
coolant and 50% deionized 
water.

• Funnel (used only for adding 

engine coolant)

Engine oil level

(



P. 332)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or 

equivalent

• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used 

only for adding engine oil)

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Items

Parts and tools

Fuses

(



P. 367)

• Fuse with same amperage rating 

as original

Light bulbs

(



P. 375)

• Bulb with same number and watt-

age rating as original

• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver

Radiator and condenser

(



P. 337)



Tire inflation pressure (



P. 353)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source

Washer fluid

(



P. 343)

• Water washer fluid containing 

antifreeze (for winter use)

• Funnel

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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.

■

When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

Vehicles without a smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is off. With
the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. (



P. 337)

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Be  sure  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”
switch  is  off.  With  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  in  IGNITION  ON
mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (



P. 337) 

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.

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.

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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.

Push  the  auxiliary  catch  lever
to the left and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

When  holding  the  supporting
rod, hold it by the grip portion.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

Grip

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WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When opening the hood

●

Do not lift up or operate the wipers. Doing so may cause the hood and wip-
ers to contact, scratching the hood.

●

Use caution when opening the hood in windy weather as it may close sud-
denly in strong wind.

●

Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota products to the
hood. Such additional weight on the hood may cause it to be too heavy to
be supported by the supporting rod when opened.

■

When closing the hood

Do not apply excessive weight or force when closing the hood as doing so
may result in damage.

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Positioning a floor jack

When  raising  your  vehicle  with  a  floor  jack,  position  the  jack  cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.

■

Front

■

Rear

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WARNING

■

When raising your vehicle

Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury:

●

When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.

●

Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.

●

Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is sup-
ported only by the floor jack.

●

Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.

●

Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.

●

Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or R (vehicles
with a manual transmission).

●

Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point. 
Raising  the  vehicle  with  an  improperly  positioned  floor  jack  will  damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not place any object on top of or underneath
the floor jack.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure that there is sufficient surrounding space.
The vehicle’s position may change slightly when lowered.

●

Lift  up  the  vehicle  using  a  floor  jack
such  as  the  one  shown  in  the  illustra-
tion.

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Engine compartment

Battery

(



P. 339)

Engine oil level dipstick

(



P. 332)

Brake fluid reservoir

(



P. 337)

Engine oil filler cap

(



P. 333)

Washer fluid tank

(



P. 343)

Electric cooling fans
Condenser 

(



P. 337)

Radiator

(



P. 337)

Engine coolant reservoir

(



P. 335)

Fuse box

(



P. 367)

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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  five  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.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.

When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

Low
Full

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

STEP 

5 

STEP 

6 

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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. 462

Oil quantity

(Low 



 Full)

1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)

Items

Clean funnel

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

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 your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

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Engine coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”

If  the  level  is  on  or  below  the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or 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.

■

If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing

Visually  check  the  radiator,  hoses,  engine  coolant  filler  cap,  radiator  cap,
drain cock and water pump. 
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.

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Coolant selection

Only  use  “TOYOTA  Genuine  50/50  Pre-mixed  Super  Long  Life  Coolant
BLUE” or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy.

“TOYOTA  Genuine  50/50  Pre-mixed  Super  Long  Life  Coolant  BLUE”  is  a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Enabled: -31



F [-35



C])

For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the radiator cap. 
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding engine coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

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Radiator and condenser

Check  the  radiator  and  condenser  and  clear  away  any  foreign
objects. 
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.

Brake fluid

■

Checking fluid level

The  brake  fluid  level  should  be
between  the  “MAX”  and  “MIN”
lines on the tank.

“MAX”
“MIN”

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.

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■

Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Items

Clean funnel

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air

Excess  moisture  in  the  fluid  can  cause  a  dangerous  loss  of  braking  effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. 
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.

If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the 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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Battery

Check the battery as follows.

■

Battery exterior

Make  sure  that  the  battery  terminals  are  not  corroded  and  that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.

Hold-down clamp
Terminals

■

Checking battery fluid

Check  that  the  level  is  between
“UPPER  LEVEL”  and  “LOWER
LEVEL”. 

“UPPER LEVEL”
“LOWER LEVEL”

If  the  fluid  level  is  at  or  below
“LOWER  LEVEL”,  add  distilled
water.

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■

Adding distilled water

Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.

If the “UPPER LEVEL” line cannot be seen, check the fluid level by
looking directly at the cell.

Put the vent plug back on and close securely.

Low

O.K.

■

Before recharging

When  recharging,  the  battery  produces  hydrogen  gas  which  is  flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:

●

If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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■

After  recharging/reconnecting  the  battery  (vehicles  with  a  smart  key
system)

●

Unlocking  the  doors  using  the  smart  key  system  may  not  be  possible
immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.

●

Start  the  engine  with  the  “ENGINE  START  STOP”  switch  in ACCES-
SORY mode. The engine may not start with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from the sec-
ond attempt.

●

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If
the  battery  is  reconnected,  the  vehicle  will  return  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP” switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnect the battery.
Take  extra  care  when  connecting  the  battery  if  the  “ENGINE  START
STOP” switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.

If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.

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WARNING

■

Chemicals in the battery

A 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 precautions while working on or near the
battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

●

Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.

●

Keep children away from the battery.

■

Where to safely charge the battery

Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.

■

Emergency measures regarding electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.

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Washer fluid

If  the  washer  fluid  level  is  at
“LOW”, add washer fluid.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the battery

Never  recharge  the  battery  while  the  engine  is  running. Also,  be  sure  all
accessories are turned off.

■

When adding distilled water

Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may  cause corro-
sion.

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Using the gauge

The washer fluid level can be checked by
observing the position of the level on the
liquid-covered holes in the gauge. 
If  the  level  falls  below  the  second  hole
from  the  bottom  (the  “LOW”  position),
refill the washer fluid.

CTH43AS134

Current
fluid level

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WARNING

■

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.

NOTICE

■

Washer fluid 

Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid. 
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary. 
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.

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Tires

Replace  or  rotate  tires  in  accordance  with  maintenance  sched-
ules and treadwear.

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Checking tires

Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also
check the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one
side of the tread.

Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.

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.

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Tire rotation

Rotate  the  tires  in  the  order
shown.

To  equalize  tire  wear  and
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends  that  tire  rotation  is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.

Front

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Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters

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  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitter  ID  codes
must  be  registered  in  the  tire  pressure  warning  computer  and  tire
pressure  warning  system  must  be  initialized.  Have  tire  pressure
warning  valve  and  transmitter  ID  codes  registered  by  your  Toyota
dealer. (



P. 346)

Registering ID codes

The  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitter  is  equipped  with  a
unique  ID  code.  When  replacing  a  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and
transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code. Have the ID code
registered by your Toyota dealer.

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The tire pressure warning system

Your Toyota 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. 
(



P. 400)

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When to replace your vehicle’s tires

Tires should be replaced if:

●

The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

●

You  have  tire  damage  such  as  cuts,  splits,  cracks  deep  enough  to
expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage

If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.

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Replacing tires and wheels

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  comes  on
after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.

■

If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires

The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.

■

Low profile tires

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.

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Maximum load of tire

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.

■

Tire types

1 Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed performance 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
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.

2 All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be  adequate  for  driving  in  most  winter  conditions,  as  well  as  for  use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all  season  tires  fall  short  in  acceleration  and  handling  performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.

3 Snow tires

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
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first  checking  local  regulations  for  possible  restriction.  Snow  tires
should be installed on all wheels. (



P. 261)

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. 474)

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Initializing the tire pressure warning system

Initialize the system with the tire inflation pressure adjusted to the speci-
fied level.

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Routine tire inflation pressure checks

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.

■

Tire  pressure  warning  system  certification  (vehicles  without  a
smart key system)
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

MODEL/FCC IDs:

Transmitter: PAXPMVC010
Receiver: HYQ23AAC

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment. 

For vehicles sold in Canada

Model: PMV-C010
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  Industry  Canada’s  licence-exempt  RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not  cause  interference;  and  (2)  This  device  must  accept  any  interfer-
ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
NOTE:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applica-
bles aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux  deux  conditions  suivantes:  (1)  l’appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de
brouillage;  (2)  l’utilisateur  de  l’appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compro-
mettre le fonctionnement.

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Tire  pressure  warning  system  certification  (vehicles  with  a  smart
key system)
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

MODEL/FCC IDs:

Transmitter: PAXPMVC010
Receiver: HYQ23AAE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment. 

For vehicles sold in Canada

Model: PMV-C010
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  Industry  Canada’s  licence-exempt  RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not  cause  interference;  and  (2)  This  device  must  accept  any  interfer-
ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
NOTE:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applica-
bles aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux  deux  conditions  suivantes:  (1)  l’appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de
brouillage;  (2)  l’utilisateur  de  l’appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compro-
mettre le fonctionnement.

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WARNING

■

Tire pressure warning system operation

The tire pressure warning system may not provide warning immediately
if a tire bursts or if sudden air leakage occurs.

■

When inspecting or replacing tires

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. 
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as
dangerous  handling  characteristics,  which  may  lead  to  an  accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Make sure to install 4 tires that are of the specified size, and that all 4
tires are the same size, same maker, same brand and tread pattern.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.

●

Only use radial 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 previously.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves,
transmitters and tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valves  and  transmitters,  contact  your Toyota  dealer  as  the  tire  pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled
correctly.

●

Make sure to install the tire valve caps. If the tire valve caps are not
installed,  water  could  enter  the  tire  pressure  warning  valves  and  the
tire pressure warning valves could be bound.

●

When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than
those specified. The cap may become stuck.

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NOTICE

■

Driving on rough roads

Take  particular  care  when  driving  on  roads  with  loose  surfaces  or  pot
holes. 
These  conditions  may  cause  losses  in  tire  inflation  pressure,  reducing
the cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may
cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels
and body.

■

Low profile tires and wheels

Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the tire wheel
when receiving impact from the road surface. Therefore pay attention to
the following:

●

Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated,
they may be damaged more severely.

●

Avoid pot holes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. 
Failure to do so may lead to severe tire and wheel damage.

■

If tire inflation pressures become low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

■

Replacing a flat tire

Do  not  hit  and  bend  the  disc  rotor  backing  plate  when  removing  and
installing the tire. A bent backing plate may scrape against the disc rotor
and cause noise while the vehicle is in motion.

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Tire inflation pressure

■

Tire inflation pressure

The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis-
played on the tire and loading information label. (



P. 468)

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Tire inflation pressure check interval

You  should  check  tire  inflation  pressure  every  two  weeks,  or  at  least
once a month. 
Do not forget to check the spare.

■

Inspection and adjustment procedure

Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge.
If the tire inflation pressure is not within the recommended
levels, adjust the pressure. 
If  you  add  too  much  air,  press  the  center  of  the  valve  to
lower.
After  completing  the  tire  inflation  pressure  measurement
and adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check
for leakage.
Reinstall the tire valve cap.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

STEP 

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Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor handling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

■

Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are cold. 
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold
tire inflation pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It  is  difficult  to  judge  if  a  tire  is  properly  inflated  based  only  on  its
appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as
heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after
driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. 
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle
is balanced.

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WARNING

■

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 serious 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

●

Greater possibility of tire damage while driving (due to road hazards,
expansion joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure

Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps. 
If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or moisture may get into the valve and
cause an air leak, resulting in decreased tire inflation pressure.

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Wheels

If  a  wheel  is  bent,  cracked  or  heavily  corroded,  it  should  be
replaced.  Otherwise,  the  tire  may  separate  from  the  wheel  or
cause loss of handling control.

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Wheel selection

When  replacing  wheels,  care  should  be  taken  to  ensure  that
they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter,
rim width, and inset

*

. 

Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.

Toyota does not recommend using:

●

Wheels of different sizes or types

●

Used wheels

●

Bent wheels that have been straightened

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Aluminum wheel precautions

●

Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use
with your aluminum wheels.

●

When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).

●

Be  careful  not  to  damage  the  aluminum  wheels  when  using
tire chains.

●

Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

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When replacing wheels

The  wheels  of  your  Toyota  are  equipped  with  tire  pressure  warning
valves  and  transmitters  that  allow  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  to
provide advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever  wheels  are  replaced,  the  tire  pressure  warning  valves  and
transmitters must be installed. (



P. 346)

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.

●

Never  use  an  inner  tube  in  a  leaking  wheel  which  is  designed  for  a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.

■

When installing the wheel nuts

●

Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. 
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident  and  resulting  in  death  or  serious  injury.  Remove  any  oil  or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

●

Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the  tapered  ends  facing  inward.
Installing  the  nuts  with  the  tapered
ends  facing  outward  can  cause  the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the  wheel  to  come  off  while  driving,
which  could  lead  to  an  accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■

Replacing tire inflation pressure warning valves and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing 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  transmitters  at  your
Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle. 
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels. 

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Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.

■

Removal method

Vehicles without a smart key system

 

Turn the engine switch off.

Vehicles with a smart key system

 

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

Open  the  glove  box.  Slide  off
the damper.

Push in each side of the glove
box  and  pull  the  glove  box
toward  you  to  disconnect  the
claws.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

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Lower  the  glove  box  slowly
until  surface 

  is  horizontal

with  the  floor,  then  pull  it  out.
(Simply  pulling  with  gentle
force will disengage the lower
claws.)

Lower claw
Lower  claw  engagement
point

Do  not  forcibly  pull  the  glove
box.  Otherwise,  the  lower
claws  or  the  lower  claw
engagement  points  may  be
deformed,  making  it  difficult  to
reinstall or close the glove box.

Remove the filter cover.

Remove  the  air  conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.

The  “



UP”  marks  shown  on

the filter should be pointing up.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

STEP 

4 

STEP 

5 

STEP 

6 

STEP 

7 

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Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be  required.  (For scheduled  maintenance  information,  please  refer to
the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

■

If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

NOTICE

■

When removing the glove box

Do not forcibly pull the glove box. Otherwise, the lower claws or the lower
claw engagement points may be deformed, making it difficult to reinstall or
close the glove box.

■

When using the air conditioning system

Make sure that a filter is always installed. 
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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Wireless remote control/electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.

■

You will need the following items:

●

Flathead screwdriver

●

Lithium  battery  CR2016  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem), or CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)

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Replacing the battery (vehicles without a smart key system)

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.

To  prevent  the  buttons  from
being  disassembled,  face  the
button surface downward.

Remove the module.

Open  the  case  cover  using  a
coin  protected  with  tape  etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.

Insert  a  new  battery  with  the
“+” terminal facing up.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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Replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key system)

Take out the mechanical key.

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.

Remove the depleted battery.

Insert  a  new  battery  with  the
“+” terminal facing up.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (vehi-
cles with a smart key system) lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.

●

Replace  only  with  the  same  or  equivalent  type  recommended  by  the
manufacturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.

■

If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.

●

The operational range will be reduced.

■

When putting the module back (vehicles without a smart key system)

WARNING

■

Removed battery and other parts

These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.

Insert  the  module  from  directly  above.
Inserting  it  on  an  angle  may  prevent  the
key buttons from operating properly.

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NOTICE

■

For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands. 
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.

Vehicles without a smart key system

 

Turn the engine switch off.

Vehicles with a smart key system

 

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover. 

Engine compartment

Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.

Instrument panel

Remove the lid.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

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After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” (



P. 370) for details about which fuse to check.

Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.

Check if the fuse has blown.

Type A

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

Replace  it  with  one  of  an
appropriate  amperage  rating.
The  amperage  rating  can  be
found on the fuse box lid.

Type B

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

Replace  it  with  one  of  an
appropriate  amperage  rating.
The  amperage  rating  can  be
found on the fuse box lid.

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

STEP 

5 

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Type C

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

Contact your Toyota dealer.

Type D

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings

■

Engine compartment

Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

1

MIR HTR

7.5 A

Outside rear view mirror defoggers

2

RDI

25 A

Electric cooling fan

3

(PUSH-AT)

7.5 A

Engine control unit

4

ABS NO. 1

40 A

ABS

5

HEATER

50 A

Air conditioning system

6

WASHER

10 A

Windshield washer

7

WIPER

30 A

Windshield wipers

8

RR DEF

30 A

Rear window defogger

9

(RR FOG)

10 A



10

D FR DOOR

25 A

Power window (driver’s side)

11

(CDS)

25 A

Electric cooling fan

12

D-OP

25 A



13

ABS NO. 2

25 A

ABS

14

D FL DOOR

25 A

Power window (passenger’s side)

15

SPARE

See note.

Spare fuse

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16

SPARE

See note.

Spare fuse

17

SPARE

See note.

Spare fuse

18

SPARE

See note.

Spare fuse

19

SPARE

See note.

Spare fuse

20

SPARE

See note.

Spare fuse

21

ST

7.5 A

Starting system

22

ALT-S

7.5 A

Charging system

23

(STR LOCK)

7.5 A

Steering lock system

24

D/L

20 A

Power door lock

25

ETCS

15 A

Engine control unit

26

(AT+B)

7.5 A

Transmission

27

(AM2 NO. 2)

7.5 A

Smart key system

28

EFI (CTRL)

15 A

Engine control unit

29

EFI (HTR)

15 A

Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection 
system

30

EFI (IGN)

15 A

Starting system

31

EFI (+B)

7.5 A

Engine control unit

32

HAZ

15 A

Turn signal lights, emergency 
flashers

33

MPX-B

7.5 A

Automatic air conditioning system, 
gauge and meters

34

F/PMP

20 A

Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection 
system

35

IG2 MAIN

30 A

SRS airbag system, engine control 
unit

36

DCC

30 A

Interior light, wireless remote con-
trol, main body ECU

Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

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Note

One of each of the following spare fuses are provided: 7.5 A, 10 A, 15
A, 20 A, 25 A, 30 A.

37

HORN NO. 2

7.5 A

Horn

38

HORN NO. 1

7.5 A

Horn

39

H-LP LH LO

15 A

Left-hand headlight (low beam)

40

H-LP RH LO

15 A

Right-hand headlight (low beam)

41

H-LP LH HI

10 A

Left-hand headlight (high beam)

42

H-LP RH HI

10 A

Right-hand headlight (high beam)

43

INJ

30 A

Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection 
system

44

H-LP WASHER

30 A



45

AM2 NO. 1

40 A

Starting system, engine control unit

46

EPS

80 A

Electric power steering

47

A/B MAIN

15 A

SRS airbag system

48

ECU-B

7.5 A

Wireless remote control, main body 
ECU

49

DOME

20 A

Interior light

50

IG2

7.5 A

Engine control unit

Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

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Instrument panel

Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

1

ECU ACC

10 A

Main body ECU, outside rear view 
mirrors

2

P/POINT No.2

15 A

Power outlet

3

PANEL

10 A

Illumination

4

TAIL

10 A

Tail lights

5

DRL

10 A

Daytime running light system

6

UNIT IG1

10 A

Inside rear view mirror

7

STOP

7.5 A

Stop lights

8

OBD

7.5 A

On-board diagnosis system

9

HEATER-S

7.5 A

Air conditioning system

10

HEATER

10 A

Air conditioning system

11

FR FOG LH

10 A

Left-hand front fog light

12

FR FOG RH

10 A

Right-hand front fog light

13

BK/UP LP

7.5 A

Back-up lights

14

ECU IG1

10 A

ABS, electric power steering

15

AM1

7.5 A

Starting system

16

AMP

15 A

Audio system

17

AT UNIT

15 A

Transmission

18

GAUGE

7.5 A

Gauge and meters, smart key sys-
tem

19

ECU IG2

10 A

Engine control unit

20

SEAT HTR LH

10 A

Left-hand seat heater

21

SEAT HTR RH

10 A

Right-hand seat heater

22

RADIO

7.5 A

Audio system

23

P/POINT No.1

15 A

Power outlet

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After a fuse is replaced

●

If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. (



P. 375)

●

If  the  replaced  fuse  blows  again,  have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer.

■

If there is an overload in the circuits

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

■

To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions. 
Failing  to  do  so  may  cause  damage  to  the  vehicle,  and  possibly  a  fire  or
injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent. 

●

Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have  the  cause  of  electrical  overload  determined  and  repaired  by  your
Toyota dealer.

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Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level
of  replacement  varies  depending  on  the  bulb.  If  necessary  bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Preparing a replacement light bulb

Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (



P. 469)

■

Front bulb locations

■

Rear bulb locations

Front side marker lights

Back-up lights

License
plate
lights

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Replacing light bulbs

■

Front side marker lights

Turn  the  steering  wheel  in  the
opposite  direction  of  the  light  to
be replaced.

Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.

Remove  the  clips  and  partly
remove the fender liner.

To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover  the  tip  of  the  screwdriver
with a rag.

Release the light's claw.

Insert  the  screwdriver  into  the
hole.  While  firmly  pushing  the
screwdriver  forward,  move  it
towards the inside of the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap  the  tip  of  the  screwdriver
with a tape.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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Pull  out  the  lamp  and  turn  the
lens counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

STEP 

4 

STEP 

5 

STEP 

6 

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Back-up lights

Remove the clips.

To prevent damage to the vehicle,
cover  the  tip  of  the  screwdriver
with a rag.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

STEP 

4 

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License plate lights

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

■

Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.

●

Headlights

●

Parking lights/daytime running lights

●

Front turn signal lights

●

Front fog lights (if equipped)

●

Stop/tail lights

●

Stop lights

●

Rear turn signal lights

●

Rear side marker lights

●

High mounted stoplight

STEP 

1 

STEP 

2 

STEP 

3 

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary  condensation  build-up  on  the  inside  of  the  light  lens  does  not
indicate  a  malfunction.  Contact  your Toyota  dealer  for  more  information  in
the following situations:

●

Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the light.

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LED light bulbs

The headlights, parking lights/daytime running lights, front turn signal lights,
front fog lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights, stop lights, rear turn signal lights,
rear  side marker lights  and high  mounted  stoplight  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.

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When replacing light bulbs

Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. 
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over-
load, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-
able.

■

Removing and installing the luggage trim cover clip

Removing

Installing

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WARNING

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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 the light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to
do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering a light unit. This
may damage the light or cause condensation to build up on the inner side
of the lens.

■

When changing the back-up lights

Stop  the  engine  and  wait  until  the  exhaust  pipes  have  cooled  down  suffi-
ciently.  The  lights  are  located  near  the  exhaust  pipe  and  touching  a  hot
exhaust pipe can cause burns.

■

To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises

5

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Emergency flashers .........  384
If your vehicle needs to 

be towed ........................  385

If you think something 

is wrong .........................  393

Fuel pump shut off 

system ...........................  394

5-2. Steps to take in an 

emergency

If a warning light turns on 

or a warning buzzer 
sounds... ........................  395

If a warning message is 

displayed........................  407

If you have a flat tire.........  424

If the engine will 

not start..........................  435

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P.................  438

If you lose your keys ........  439
If the electronic key does 

not operate properly.......  440

If the battery is 

discharged .....................  444

If your vehicle 

overheats .......................  449

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck ..............................  452

If your vehicle has to be 

stopped in an 
emergency .....................  454

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Emergency flashers

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Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.

The  emergency  flashers  are  used  to  warn  other  drivers  when  the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All  the  turn  signal  lights  will
flash.  To  turn  them  off,  press
the switch once again.