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ONLY” on the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.

●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare

tire. (→P. 474)

■After completing the tire change (vehicles with a tire pressure

warning system) The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (→P. 368)

■When using the compact spare tire

As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice

Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires: STEP 1

Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire. Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle. Fit tire chains to the front tires.

STEP 2

STEP 3

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CAUTION

■When using the compact spare tire ●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.

●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously. ●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible. ●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp

cornering.

■When storing the compact spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact spare tire and the body of the vehicle.

■When the compact spare tire is attached

The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys- tems may not operate correctly: ●ABS & Brake assist ●Cruise control ●VSC ●TRAC ●EPS ●Navigation system (if equipped)

■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri- ous injury.

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CAUTION

■Using the tire jack

Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading to death or serious injury. ●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat

tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.

●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point. ●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported

by the jack.

●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the

jack.

●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside. ●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to

replace the tire.

●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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CAUTION

■Replacing a flat tire

●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-

ately after the vehicle has been driven. After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to

loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury. • Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103

N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward. (→P. 380)

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NOTICE

■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.

Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.

■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire

installed on the vehicle. The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.

■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.

■When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warning sys-

tem) When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly. ■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters (if equipped) When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 368)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed (→P. 145, 148), consider each of the following points: ■ The engine will not start even though the starter motor

operates normally. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

● The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proce- dures. (→P. 145, 148)

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

(→P. 92)

■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 454) ● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart

key system). The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How- ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (→P. 448)

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■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and

headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected. ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 454) ● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-

cles with a smart key system). Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is functioning normally: Set the parking brake. STEP 1
Shift the shift lever to P. Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode. Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to pre- vent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted: STEP 1

Set the parking brake. Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode. Depress the brake pedal.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Pry the cover up with a flat- head screwdriver or equiva- lent.

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. For vehicles without the smart key system, bring a master key and the key num- ber stamped on the key number plate. For vehicles with the smart key system, bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

If communication between the electronic key and the vehicle is inter- rupted (→P. 40) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con- trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions

Using the mechanical key (→P. 29) in order to perform the following operations (driver’s door only):

Locks all doors Closes the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)* Unlocks the door Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors. Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)* *: This setting must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

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Starting the engine

STEP 1

Ensure that the shift lever is in P and firmly depress the brake pedal.

STEP 2

to

key

Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch will turn to IGNITION ON mode.

When the smart key system is deactivated in customization setting, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will turn to ACCESSORY mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch with brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) STEP 3

Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the smart key system indicator light (green) turns on. Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

STEP 4
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be operated, contact your Toyota dealer.

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■Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.

■Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. (→P. 384)

■If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the smart key system

Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or wireless remote control.

■When the electronic key does not work properly

●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the

customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features →P. 493)

●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.

(→P. 39)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi- cle's battery is discharged. You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi- cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow- ing the steps below. STEP 1

Open the hood. (→P. 350)

STEP 2

Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illustration.

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STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 4
STEP 5

STEP 6

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Vehicles with a smart key system: Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. Vehicles without a smart key system: Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehicle's engine. Vehicles with a smart key system: Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehi- cle's engine. Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order from which they were con- nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■To prevent battery discharge

●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off. ●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-

ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

■Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a smart key

system) ●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote con- trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

●The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the bat- tery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

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CAUTION

■Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the battery: ●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal. ●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact

with each other.

●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near

the battery.

■Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre- cautions when handling the battery: ●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.

●Do not lean over the battery. ●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.

●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and

other battery-related parts.

●Do not allow children near the battery.

■To prevent damage to the vehicle

Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle as the three-way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.

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NOTICE

■When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan- gled in the cooling fans or belt.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats

If your engine overheats: STEP 1

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi- tioning system. Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood. If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub- sides and then restart the engine. If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood. Check to see if the cooling fans are operating. If the fans are operating: Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light goes off and then stop the engine. If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your Toyota dealer.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 5
STEP 4

After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the engine coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radi- ator) for any leaks.

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STEP 5

Add engine coolant if neces- sary.

Water can be used in an emer- gency is unavailable. (→P. 471)

if engine coolant

Have the vehicle checked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■Overheating

If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating: ●The rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature display is

flashing or a loss of power is experienced.

●Steam comes out 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 injuries such as burns.

●Keep hands and clothing away from the fans and drive belt 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.

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NOTICE

■When adding engine coolant

Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow: STEP 1

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide traction. Restart the engine. Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle. Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your attempts to free the vehicle. (→P. 204)

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

CAUTION

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur- rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.

■When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more

than necessary.

●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,

the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro- cedure: STEP 1

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to N. If the shift lever is shifted to N STEP 3

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the engine.

STEP 2

STEP 4

If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N STEP 3

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible.

STEP 4

Vehicles without a smart key system: Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the “ACC” position.

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STEP 4

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more, or press briefly 3 times or more

Vehicles with a smart key sys- tem: To stop the engine, press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for 2 consecu- tive seconds or more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession.

STEP 5

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

CAUTION

■If the engine has to be turned off while driving

●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

●Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as

doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length Overall width Overall height*1
Wheelbase

Tread

189.2 in. (4805 mm) 71.7 in. (1820 mm) 57.9 in. (1470 mm) 109.3 in. (2775 mm) 62.0 in. (1575 mm)*2
62.4 in. (1585 mm)*3
61.6 in. (1565 mm)*2
62.0 in. (1575 mm)*3

Front

Rear

Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage) *1: Unladen vehicles *2: P215/55R17 and P225/45R18 tires *3: P205/65R16 tires

905 lb. (410 kg)

Vehicle identification

■ Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is located on the top left of the instrument panel.

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This number is also on the Certi- fication Label.

■ Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown. 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine

3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine

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Engine

Model

Type

Bore and stroke

Displacement Drive belt tension Valve clearance (engine cold)

NOTICE

2AR-FE 4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline 3.54 × 3.86 in. (90.0 × 98.0 mm) 152.2 cu.in. (2494 cm3)

2GR-FE 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline 3.70 × 3.27 in. (94.0 × 83.0 mm) 210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3)

Automatic adjustment

Automatic adjustment

■Drive belt type (2.5 L 4-cylinder [2AR-FE] engine only)

The high strength drive belt is used for the generator side drive belt. When replacing the drive belt, use Toyota genuine drive belt or equivalent high strength drive belt. If the high strength drive belt is not used, durability of the belt may become less than expected. The high strength drive belt is a belt with Aramid core which has higher strength compared to usually avail- able belts with PET or PEN core.

Unleaded gasoline only 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)

Fuel

Fuel type Octane rating Fuel tank capacity (Reference)

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Lubrication system

Oil capacity (Drain and refill ⎯ refer- ence*)

With filter

Without filter

2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine 4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp. qt.) 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine 6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.) 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine 4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.) 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)

*: 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. ■ Engine oil selection “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

Outside temperature

SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.

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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): • The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

How to read oil container label: The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

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Cooling system

Capacity (Reference)

Coolant type

Ignition system

Spark plug Make

2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine 7.7 qt. (7.3 L, 6.4 Imp. qt.) 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine 9.7 qt. (9.2 L, 8.1 Imp. qt.) Use either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili- cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine DENSO SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine DENSO FK20HR11

Gap

0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

NOTICE

■Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage* at 68°F (20°C):

Charging rates

Automatic transaxle

12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged 12.2 ⎯ 12.4 V Half charged 11.8 ⎯ 12.0 V Discharged (*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine and all the lights are turned off) 5 A max.

Fluid capacity* Fluid type *: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is neces-

6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.) Toyota Genuine ATF WS

sary, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■Transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.

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Brakes

Pedal clearance*1
Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit Parking brake lining wear limit Parking brake pedal travel*2
Fluid type *1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N,

3.8 in. (96 mm) 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1 ⎯ 6 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 7 ⎯ 10 clicks SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

51 kgf) while the engine is running

*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31

kgf).

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Steering

Free play

Tires and wheels

16-inch tires Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

P205/65R16 94S, T155/70D17 110M Driving under normal conditions Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in countries where such speeds are permitted by law) Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. 16 × 6 1/2 JJ, 17 × 4 T (compact spare) 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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17-inch tires Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque

P215/55R17 93V, T155/70D17 110M Driving under normal conditions Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in countries where such speeds are permitted by law) Add 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. 17 × 7 J, 17 × 4 T (compact spare) 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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18-inch tires Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque

P225/45R18 91V, T155/70D17 110M Driving under normal conditions Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h]) (in countries where such speeds are permitted by law) Add 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. 18 × 7 1/2 J, 17 × 4 T (compact spare) 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs

Light Bulbs

Bulb No.

Headlights Low beam (halogen bulbs)* Low beam (discharge bulbs)* High beam Front side marker lights Rear side marker lights Front turn signal/ parking lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail lights License plate lights Back-up lights Fog lights* Interior/front personal lights Interior/rear personal lights* Rear interior light* Door courtesy lights Vanity lights* Trunk light

⎯

⎯

9005

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯ 921
⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯ 168
⎯ 194

Exterior

Interior

55

35

60

28/8

21
21/5

16
55

3.8

If equipped

*: A: H11 halogen bulbs C: D4S discharge bulbs E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

B: HB3 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs

Type

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6-1. Specifications Fuel information

You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage. At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas- oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

■Gasoline quality standards

●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have devel- oped a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), which is expected to be applied worldwide.

●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-

sion levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.

●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,

and improves customer satisfaction through better performance.

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■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives ●Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives

to avoid the build-up of engine deposits.

●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/

or keep clean intake systems.

■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline

Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy- genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas. Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline

DO NOT use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol.

(15% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-

mum of 10% ethanol. DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that could contain more than 10% etha- nol, including from any pump labeled E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only some examples of fuel containing more than 10% ethanol).

●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no

lower than 87.

●Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl- cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

■If your engine knocks

●Consult your Toyota dealer. ●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-

ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

NOTICE

■Notice on fuel quality

●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be

damaged.

●Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.

Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.

●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the

level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking. At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

■Fuel-related poor driveability

If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.

■When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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6-1. Specifications Tire information

Typical tire symbols Full-size tire

Compact spare tire

Tire size DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) Uniform tire quality grading For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows. Location of treadwear indicators

(→P. 484) (→P. 483)

(→P. 367)

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6-1. Specifications

Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire. TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube main- tains the air pressure. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. Summer tires or all season tires (→P. 371) An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” (→P. 442) A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.

(→P. 371) (→P. 474)

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6-1. Specifications

Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Identification Number

DOT symbol* Tire (TIN) Tire manufacturer's identifica- tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer's optional type code (3 or 4 letters) Manufacturing week Manufacturing year *: The DOT symbol certifies that to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

tire conforms

the

tire

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6-1. Specifications

Tire size

■ Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical tire size.

Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use) Section width (millimeters) Aspect ratio (tire height to section width) Tire construction code (R = Radial, D = Diagonal) Wheel diameter (inches) Load index (2 digits or 3 digits) Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)

Section width Tire height Wheel diameter

■ Tire dimensions

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6-1. Specifications

Tire section names

Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.

■ DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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6-1. Specifications

■ Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci- fied government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

■ Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn- ing) traction.

■ Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent- ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci- fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo- ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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6-1. Specifications

Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail- ure.

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pres- sure

Maximum inflation pressure

Recommended infla- tion pressure

Accessory weight

Curb weight

Maximum loaded vehi- cle weight

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer The combined weight (in excess of those stan- dard items which may be replaced) of auto- matic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine The sum of: (a) Curb weight (b) Accessory weight (c) Vehicle capacity weight (d) Production options weight

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6-1. Specifications

Tire related term

Normal occupant weight

Occupant distribution

Production options weight

Rim

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation

Rim type designation

Rim width Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity)

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

Vehicle normal load on the tire

488

Meaning

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1* that follows Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci- fied in the third column of Table 1* below The combined weight of installed regular pro- duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim diameter and width The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by style or code Nominal distance between rim flanges The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occu- pant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing by two

Tire related term

Weather side

Bead

Bead separation

Bias ply tire

Carcass

Chunking

Cord

Cord separation

Cracking

CT

Extra load tire

Groove

Innerliner

6-1. Specifications

Meaning

The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen- terline of the tread The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inflated, bears the load The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall The strands forming the plies in the tire The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com- pounds Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner- liner of the tire extending to cord material A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corre- sponding standard tire The space between two adjacent tread ribs The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire

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6-1. Specifications

Tire related term

Innerliner separation

Intended outboard sidewall

Light truck (LT) tire

Load rating

Maximum load rating

Maximum permissible inflation pressure

Measuring rim

Open splice

Outer diameter

Overall width

Passenger car tire

490

Meaning

The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufac- turer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym-

metrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle

A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima- rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-