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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
● If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and water.
Cleaning the leather areas
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
● Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.
● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
all remaining traces of detergent.
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
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Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
● Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.
● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and water.
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge
or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
WARNING
■ Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent, and in the luggage com-
partment.
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Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(P. 43)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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NOTICE
■ Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 200)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
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Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-
ular maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following main-
tenance:
General maintenance
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can
be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer.
Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty
coverage.
The use of Toyota repair manuals is recommended.
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For details about warranty coverage, refer to the separate “Owner’s War-
ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
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■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-
ranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
● Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the operation of
all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take
care of it.
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible serious injury or death.
■ Handling of the 12-volt battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● 12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your
hands after handling. (P. 427)
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General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem
you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
Items
Check points
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the correct level? (P. 422)
Engine/power
control
Is the engine/power control unit coolant at the
unit coolant
correct level?
(P. 419)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the correct level? (P. 415)
There should not be any fumes or strange
Exhaust system
sounds.
The radiator and condenser should be free from
Radiator/condenser
foreign objects.
(P. 421)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 425)
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Luggage compartment
Items
Check points
12-volt battery
Check the connections.
(P. 427)
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Vehicle interior
Items
Check points
•
The accelerator pedal should move smoothly
Accelerator pedal
(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Hybrid
transmission
•
When parked on a slope and the shift position
“Park” mechanism
is in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
•
Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
•
Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
Brake pedal
ance from the floor?
(P. 542)
•
Does the brake pedal have the correct
amount of free play?
(P. 542)
•
The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
•
The brakes should work effectively.
Brakes
•
The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
•
The brake pedal should not get too close to
the floor when the brakes are applied.
•
Do the head restraints move smoothly and
Head restraints
lock securely?
•
Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-
Indicators/buzzers
erly?
Lights
•
Do all the lights come on?
•
Does the parking brake pedal move
smoothly?
Parking brake
•
When parked on a slope and the parking
brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
•
Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
Seat belts
•
The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats
•
Do the seat controls operate properly?
•
Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
•
Does the steering wheel have the correct
Steering wheel
amount of free play?
•
There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel.
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Vehicle exterior
Items
Check points
Doors
•
Do the doors operate smoothly?
•
Does the engine hood lock system work prop-
Engine hood
erly?
•
There should not be any signs of fluid leakage
Fluid leaks
after the vehicle has been parked.
•
Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
•
The tires should not be damaged or exces-
sively worn.
Tires
•
Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
•
The wheel nuts should not be loose.
•
The wiper blades should not show any signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
Windshield wipers/
deformation.
rear window wiper
•
The wiper blades should clear the windshield/
rear window without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■ If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing 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
monitors 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 in the following situations:
● When the 12-volt 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 indicating a temporary
malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehi-
cle 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 by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
Items
Parts and tools
12-volt battery
•
Grease
condition
•
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
(P. 427)
•
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1704
or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid
Brake fluid level
(P. 422)
•
Rag or paper towel
•
Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
•
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
Engine/power
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
control unit cool-
life hybrid organic acid technology
ant level
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
(P. 419)
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
•
Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
•
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Engine oil level
•
Rag or paper towel
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(P. 415)
•
Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 451)
•
Fuse with same amperage rating as original
•
Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
Light bulbs
(P. 454)
•
Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•
Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (P. 421)
Tire inflation
pressure
•
Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
(P. 440)
•
Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
Washer fluid
ter use)
(P. 425)
•
Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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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
● Make sure that the “POWER ON” on the multi-information display or the
smart key system indicator, and the “READY” indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, 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 and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (P. 421)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your 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.
1
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
3
the supporting rod into the slot.
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Use the upper slots to open the
hood normally, or use the lower
slots when the hood needs to be
opened wide.
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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.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to
bend.
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Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
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 the vehicle, do not set the
Rear suspension
floor jack under the rear suspension.
Front
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Engine compartment
1
Engine coolant reservoir
5
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 419)
(P. 422)
2
Engine oil level dipstick
6
Fuse box
(P. 451)
(P. 415)
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Radiator
(P. 421)
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3
Engine oil filler cap (P. 417)
8
Condenser
(P. 421)
4
Power control unit coolant
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Electric cooling fans
reservoir
(P. 419)
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Washer fluid tank
(P. 425)
■ 12-volt battery
P. 427
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Engine compartment cover
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
■ Installing the clips
1
Push up center portion
2
Insert
3
Press
NOTICE
■ After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.