Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2020 year). Manual in english - part 7

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Vehicles without DUAL mode air conditioning system

Temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
Recirculated air mode switch
Eco air conditioning mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is auto-
matically adjusted according to the set temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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Vehicles with DUAL mode air conditioning system

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
“SYNC” switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
Recirculated air mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Fan speed increases switch
Fan speed decreases switch
Eco air conditioning mode switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch

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Adjusting the temperature 
setting

To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol switch clockwise (warm) or 
counterclockwise (cool).

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
The air conditioning system 
switches between individual and 

synchronized modes each time 
“SYNC” switch is pressed.
Synchronized modes (indicator on):
The left-hand side temperature 
control switch can be used to adjust 
the temperature for the driver’s and 
front passenger’s side. At this time, 
operate the right-hand side tem-
perature control switch to enter 
individual mode.
Individual modes (indicator off):

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The temperature for the driver’s 
and front passenger’s side can be 
adjusted separately.

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Setting the fan speed



Vehicles without DUAL mode 
air conditioning system

To adjust the fan speed, turn the 
fan speed control switch clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).

Pressing the off switch to turns off 
the fan.



Vehicles with DUAL mode air 
conditioning system

Operate the fan speed 
increases switch to increase the 
fan speed and the fan speed 
decrease switch to decrease the 
fan speed.

Pressing the off switch to turns off 
the fan.

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Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control 
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is 
pressed.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates

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Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes



To change to recirculated air 
mode, press the recirculated 
air mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the 
recirculated air mode switch.



To change to outside air 
mode, press the outside air 
mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the out-
side air mode switch.

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Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the 

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windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger 
switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch to outside air mode if 
the recirculated air mode is used. (It 
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the 
side windows quickly, turn the air 
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, 
press the windshield defogger 
switch again when the windshield is 
defogged.
When the windshield defogger 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger 
switch.

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Defogging the rear window 
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the 
rear window, and to remove 
raindrops, dew and frost from 
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers 
switch.

The defoggers will automatically 
turn off after a while.
When the rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defoggers switch is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers switch.

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Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-

tized such as reducing fan 
speed, etc.
Press the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

When the eco air conditioning 
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

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When the outside temperature 

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air 

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air 

conditioning system may switch to 

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel 

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected 

as a default mode when the 

engine switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside 

air mode at any time by pressing 

the outside air mode switch.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up 

when the humidity in the vehicle is 

high. Turning “A/C” on will dehu-

midify the air from the outlets and 

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows 

may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the 

recirculated air mode is used.

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up 

by the vehicle is still drawn into the 

vehicle after closing the windows, it 

is recommended that the air intake 

mode be set to outside air mode and 

the fan speed to any setting except 

off.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air 

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air 

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from entering the vehicle interior 

and helping to cool the vehicle 

when the outside air temperature 

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may 

automatically switch depending on 

the temperature setting or the 

inside temperature.

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Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco air condition-

ing mode

●

In Eco air conditioning mode, the 

air conditioning system is con-

trolled as follows to prioritize fuel 

efficiency:

• Heater and compressor operation 

controlled to restrict heating/cool-

ing capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following 

operations:

• Turn off eco air conditioning mode 

(



P.389)

• Adjust the fan speed

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When the outside temperature 

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may 

not operate even when “A/C” switch 

is pressed.

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Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air 

mode.

●

During use, various odors from 

inside and outside the vehicle may 

enter into and accumulate in the 

air conditioning system. This may 

then cause odor to be emitted 

from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from 

occurring:

• It is recommended that the air 

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the 

vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may 

be delayed for a short period of 

time immediately after the air con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air 

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle, 

helping to reduce odors that occur 

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.449

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

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1

Press the automatic mode 
switch.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press 
the off switch.

If the fan speed setting or air 
flow modes are operated, the 
automatic mode indicator goes 
off. However, automatic mode 
for functions other than that 
operated is maintained.

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a 

while until warm or cool air is ready 

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch pressed.

Prevent ice from building up on 
the windshield and wiper 
blades.

When the windshield wiper de-icer 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield wiper 
de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will 
automatically turn off after a period 
of time.

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather. 

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the outside rear view 

mirror surfaces, as they can 

become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the engine is off.

Using automatic mode

Windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower 

part of the windshield or to the 

side of the front pillars when the 

windshield wiper de-icer is on.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume 
changes according to the 
selected air flow mode.

■

Adjusting the position of 
and opening and closing 
the air outlets



Front center

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down



Front right-hand side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down



Front left-hand side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

defogger from operating 

improperly

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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: If equipped

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Heated steering wheel

Turns heated steering wheel 
on/off

When the heated steering wheel is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
heated steering wheel switch.

■

Seat heaters

Turns seat heaters on/off

1

High temperature

2

Low temperature

When the seat heater is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the seat 
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in 
the neutral position. The indicator 
will turn off.

■

The heated steering wheel and 

seat heaters can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

Heated steering 

wheel

*

/seat heaters

*



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the 
steering wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in 

the following categories comes in 

contact with the steering wheel or 

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the 

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep 

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies, 

etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

seat heaters

Do not put heavy objects that 

have an uneven surface on the 

seat and do not stick sharp 

objects (needles, nails, etc.) into 

the seat.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the 

engine is off.

Operation instructions

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WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and 

minor burn injuries

Observe the following precautions 

when using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a 

blanket or cushion when using 

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more 

than necessary.

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Rear interior light (



P.395)

Front interior/personal lights (



P.395)

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Front

1

Turns the door position on/off

When a door is opened while the 
door position is on, the lights turn 

on.

2

Turns the lights on/off

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Rear

1

Turns the door position on

The rear interior light turns on/off 
together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the 

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

Operating the interior 
lights

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front and rear interior light door 
position is on, the lights turn on.

2

Turns the light on

Turns the lights on/off

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Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off 

according to the engine switch 

mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are 

locked/unlocked, and whether the 

doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from 

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when 

the engine switch is turned off, the 

lights will go off automatically after 

20 minutes.

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If the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate)

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the interior lights will 

turn on automatically.

The interior lights will turn off auto-

matically after approximately 20 

minutes.

The interior lights can be turned off 

manually. However, in order to help 

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until 

safety can be ensured.

(The interior lights may not turn on 

automatically depending on the 

force of the impact and conditions of 

the collision.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.531)

Operating the personal 
lights

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the engine 

is not running.

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Bottle holders (



P.398)

Open trays (



P.399)

Glove box (



P.398)

Cup holders (



P.398)

Console box (



P.399)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left 

in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or 

spray cans in the storage spaces, 

as this may cause the following 

when cabin temperature becomes 

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by 

heat or cracked if they come 

into contact with other stored 

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may 

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the 

lighter may catch fire or the 

spray can may release gas, 

causing a fire hazard.

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Pull up the lever to open the 
glove box.

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Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when 

the tail lights are on.

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Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.



Front

Glove box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the 

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may 

occur due to an occupant being 

struck by the open glove box or 

the items stored inside.

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup 

holder

Do not place anything other than 

cups or beverage cans in the cup 

holders.

Inappropriate items must not be 

stored in the cup holders even if 

the lid is closed.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury. If possible, cover hot 

drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

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Rear

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Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the 

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored 

depending on its size or shape.

1

Slide the lid to the rear most 
position. (vehicles with a 
slide function)

2

Lift the lid while pulling up the 
knob.

■

Slide function (if equipped)

The console box lid can be slid for-

ward or backward.



Front (if equipped)



Rear

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

Open tray

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The cargo hooks are provided 
for securing loose items.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions 

when putting items in the open 

tray. Failure to do so may cause 

items to be thrown out of the tray 

in the event of sudden braking or 

steering. In these cases, the items 

may interfere with pedal operation 

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray 

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray 

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that 

may protrude over the tray’s 

edge.

Luggage compart-

ment features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in 

use

To avoid injury, always return the 

hooks to their stowed positions 

when not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

WARNING

■

To prevent damage to the gro-

cery bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier 

than 4.4 lb. (2 kg) on the grocery 

bag hooks.

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Unhook the cords.

2

Remove the cover from the anchors.

Side tray (if equipped)

Removing the luggage cover

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The USB charging port are used 
to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 
V to external devices.
The USB charging port are for 
charging only. They are not 
designed for data transfer or 
other purposes.
Depending on the external 
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual 
included with the device before 
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging 
port

Open the console box lid and 
open the lid.

■

The USB charging port can be 

used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB 

charging port may not operate 

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more 

than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer, 

such as a USB memory device, is 

connected

●

If the connected external device is 

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external 

device

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start 

again. This is not a malfunction.

Other interior features

USB charging port

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

USB charging port

●

Do not insert foreign objects into 

the port.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the port.

●

When the USB charging port 

are not in use, close the lids. If a 

foreign object or liquid enters a 

port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to 

or impact the USB charging 

port.

●

Do not disassemble or modify 

the USB charging port.

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To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in 

the vehicle. The temperature 

inside the vehicle may become 

high, resulting in damage to an 

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply 

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an 

external device while it is con-

nected.

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The power outlet can be used 
for 12 V accessories that run on 
less than 10 A.
Open the console box lid and 
open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used 

when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When turning the engine switch 

off

Disconnect electrical devices with 

charging functions, such as mobile 

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, 

the engine switch may not be turned 

off normally.

A portable device, such as a 
smartphone or mobile battery, 
can be charged by just placing it 
on the charging area, provided 
the device is compatible with the 
Qi wireless charging standard 
created by the Wireless Power 
Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be 
used with a portable device that 
is larger than the charging area. 
Additionally, depending on the 
portable device, the wireless 
charger may not operate prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man-
ual of the portable device.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark 
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging port 

for a long period of time with the 

engine stopped.

Power outlets

NOTICE

■

To prevent the fuse from 

being blown

Do not use an accessory that 

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To avoid damaging the power 

outlet

Close the power outlet lid when 

the power outlet is not in use. 

Foreign objects or liquids that 

enter the power outlet may cause 

a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from 

being discharged

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the 

engine is not running.

Wireless charger (if 
equipped)

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■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

1

Press the power supply 
switch of the wireless char-
ger.

Pressing the switch again turns the 

wireless charger off.

When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on. 

When the engine switch is turned 

off, the on/off state of the wireless 

charger will be memorized.

2

Place a portable device on 
the charging area with its 
charging surface facing 
down.

While charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) will be illumi-

nated.

If charging does not begin, move 

the portable device as close to the 

center of the charging area as pos-

sible.

When charging is complete, the 

operation indicator light (green) will 

illuminate.

■

Recharging function



If a certain amount of time has 
elapsed since charging com-
pleted and the portable device 
has not been moved, the 
wireless charger will restart 
charging.



If the portable device is 
moved within the charging 
area, charging will stop tem-
porarily then restart.

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Operation indicator light status

*

: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay 

illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.



If the operation indicator light blinks

If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink (orange). Take 
the appropriate measures according to the table below.

■

The wireless charger can be 

operated when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Portable devices that can be 

charged

●

Portable devices compatible with 

the Qi wireless charging standard 

can be charged by the wireless 

charger. However, compatibility 

with all devices which meet the Qi 

wireless charging standard is not 

guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed 

to supply low power electricity (5 

W or less) to a cellular phone, 

smartphone, or other portable 

device.

Operation indicator light

State

Off

The Wireless charger is off

Green (illuminated)

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete

*

Orange (illuminated)

A portable device has been placed on the 
charging area (identifying the portable 
device)

Charging in progress

Operation indicator light Suspected cause

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a one 
second interval continu-
ously

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

Contact your Toyota 
dealer.

Blinks (orange) 3 times 
repeatedly

A foreign object exists 
between the portable 
device and charging 
area.

Remove the foreign 
object.

Portable device is not 
positioned properly on 
the charging area.

Move the portable 
device toward the cen-
ter of the charging area.

Blinks (orange) 4 times 
repeatedly

The temperature of the 
wireless charger is 
excessively high.

Stop charging immedi-
ately and continue 
charging after a while.

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■

If a cover or accessory is 

attached to the portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a 

cover or accessory which is not Qi 

compatible is attached. Depending 

on the type of cover and/or acces-

sory attached, it may not be possi-

ble to charge the portable device. If 

the portable device is placed on the 

charging area and does not charge, 

remove the cover and/or accesso-

ries.

■

If interference is heard in AM 

radio broadcasts while 

charging

Turn off the wireless charger and 

check if the noise is reduced. If 

noise is reduced, press and hold the 

power supply switch of the wireless 

charger for 2 seconds. The fre-

quency of the wireless charger is 

changed and noise may be 

reduced. When the frequency is 

changed, the operation indicator 

light will blink (orange) 2 times.

■

Charging precautions

●

If the electronic key cannot be 

detected in the cabin, charging 

cannot be performed. When a 

door is opened and closed, 

charging may be temporarily sus-

pended.

●

While charging, the wireless char-

ger and the portable device will 

become warm. 

This is not a malfunction.If a porta-

ble device becomes warm while 

charging and charging stops due 

to the protection function of the 

portable device, wait until the por-

table device cools down and 

charge it again.

■

Sound generated during opera-

tion

When the power supply switch is 

turned on or while a portable device 

is being identified, operation sounds 

may be heard. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.417

■

Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device 

while driving, for safety reasons, 

the driver should not operate the 

portable device.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac 

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy pacemakers or 

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult 

their physician about the usage of 

the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless char-

ger may have an affect on medi-

cal devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may result in the 

possibility of fire, equipment fail-

ure or damage, or burns due to 

heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects 

between the charging area and 

the portable device while 

charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects, 

such as aluminum stickers, to 

the charging area.

●

Do not cover the wireless char-

ger with a cloth or other object 

while charging.

●

Do not attempt to charge porta-

ble devices which are not com-

patible with the Qi wireless 

charging standard.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or 

remove the wireless charger.

●

Do not apply force or impact to 

the wireless charger.

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the wire-

less charger may not operate 

correctly

In the following situations, the 

wireless charger may not operate 

correctly:

●

When a portable device is fully 

charged

●

When there is a foreign object 

between the charging area and 

portable device

●

When a portable device 

becomes hot while charging

●

When a portable device is 

placed on the wireless area with 

its charging surface facing up

●

When a portable device is not 

centered on the charging area

●

When the vehicle is near a TV 

tower, electric power plant, gas 

station, radio station, large dis-

play, airport or other facility that 

generates strong radio waves or 

electrical noise

●

When the portable device is in 

contact with, or is covered by 

any of the following metallic 

objects:

• Cards to which aluminum foil is 

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Metal hand warmers

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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1

To set the visor in the forward 
position, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side 
position, flip down, unhook, 
and swing it to the side.

3

To use the side extender, 
place the visor in the side 
position, then slide it back-
ward.

Slide the cover to open.

The vanity light turns on.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when 

the engine switch is OFF, the lights 

will go off automatically after 20 min-

utes.

NOTICE

●

When wireless keys (that emit 

radio waves) other than those of 

your vehicle are being used 

nearby.

If in situations other than above 
the wireless charger does not 
operate properly or the operation 
indicator light is blinking, the wire-
less charger may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage 

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, 

such as a credit card, or mag-

netic recording media, close to 

the wireless charger while 

charging. Otherwise, data may 

be erased due to the influence 

of magnetism.

Additionally, do not bring preci-

sion instruments such as wrist 

watches, close to the wireless 

charger, as such objects may 

malfunction.

●

Do not leave portable devices in 

the cabin. The temperature 

inside the cabin may become 

high when parked in the sun, 

and cause damage to the 

device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger 

for a long period of time with the 

engine stopped.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the 
ceiling can be used to support 
your body while sitting on the 
seat.

The coat hooks are provided 
with the rear assist grips.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from 

being discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on 

for extended periods while the 

engine is stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the 

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when 

getting in or out of the vehicle or 

rising from your seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or 

put a heavy load on the assist 

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that cannot be hung on 

the coat hook

Do not hang coat hangers or 

other hard or sharp objects on the 

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may 

become projectiles, causing death 

or serious injury.

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Maintenance and care

.

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior ..........

414

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior ...........

416

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

..................................

419

General maintenance..

420

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................

423

7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions.....................

425

Hood ...........................

427

Positioning a floor jack

..................................

428

Engine compartment...

429

Tires ............................

436

Tire inflation pressure..

445

Wheels ........................

447

Air conditioning filter....

449

Electronic key battery..

450

Checking and replacing 

fuses..........................

452

Light bulbs...................

455

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7-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, 
liberally apply water to the 
vehicle body, wheel wells and 
underside of the vehicle to 
remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using 
a sponge or soft cloth, such 
as a chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, 
use car wash soap and rinse 
thoroughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the 
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean 
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing 

the vehicle. Start washing from the 

front of the vehicle. Make sure to 

extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car 

washes may scratch the vehicle 

surface and harm your vehicle’s 

paint.

●

In certain automatic car washes, 

the rear spoiler may interfere with 

machine operation. This may pre-

vent the vehicle from being 

cleaned properly or result in dam-

age to the rear spoiler.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do 

not bring the nozzle tip near the 

gaps around the doors or perimeter 

of the windows, or spray these 

areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet 

while the electronic key is within the 

effective range, the door may lock 

and unlock repeatedly. In that case, 

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 

m) or more separate from the 

vehicle while the vehicle is being 

washed. (Take care to ensure that 

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode to disable the 

smart key system. (



P.109)

■

Aluminum wheels (if equipped)

●

Remove any dirt immediately by 

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water 

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, 

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or 

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the 

wheels when they are hot, such 

as after driving or parking in hot 

weather

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the 

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an 

approximately 5% solution of neu-

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each 
component and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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tral detergent and water to clean 

the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft 

cloth to remove any remaining 

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of 

the engine compartment. Doing 

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

Precautions regarding the 

exhaust pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the 

exhaust pipe to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be 

careful not to touch the pipe until it 

has cooled sufficiently, as touch-

ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause 

burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor (if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is 

chipped or scratched, the system 

may malfunction. If this occurs, 

consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deteriora-

tion and corrosion on the 

body and components (alumi-

num wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in 

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present 

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings 

or bird droppings are present on 

the paint surface

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke, 

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily 

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and 

gasoline are spilled on the paint 

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or 

scratched, have it repaired 

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and 

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use 

organic substances or scrub 

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces 

of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the 

lenses.

■

When using a high pressure 

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do 

not spray the camera or its sur-

rounding area directly with a 

high pressure washer. Shock 

applied from high pressure 

water may cause the device to 

not operate normally.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty 
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, 
wipe it off with a soft cloth 
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately 
1%.
Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off remaining traces of 
detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-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 keeping the carpet as 

dry as possible.

■

Handling the 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.

NOTICE

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close 

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), connectors or 

the following parts. The parts 

may be damaged if they come 

into contact with high-pressure 

water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at 

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from 

the vehicles body. Otherwise 

resin section, such as moldings 

and bumpers, may be deformed 

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the 

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of 

the windshield continuously. If 

water enters the air conditioning 

system intake located near the 

lower part of the windshield, the 

air conditioning system may not 

operate correctly.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each 
component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle 
interior

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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in 

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical 

components, etc. to malfunc-

tion or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle 

interior wet.

(



P.29)

An electrical malfunction may 

cause the airbags to deploy or 

not function properly, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger:

Do not let the wireless charger 

(



P.403) get wet. Failure to do 

so may cause the charger to 

become hot and cause burns or 

could cause electric shock 

resulting in death or serious 

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially 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.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types 

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or 

cause streaks or damage to 

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or 

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene, 

and alcohol

●

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 deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from 

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to 

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in 

the shade, especially during 

summer.

●

Do not place items made of 

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax 

on the upholstery, as they may 

stick to the leather surface if the 

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

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 con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch 

the lens. (



P.172)

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Remove dirt using a 
water-dampened soft cloth or 
synthetic chamois.



Wipe the surface with a dry, 
soft cloth to remove any 
remaining moisture.

■

Cleaning the areas with 

satin-finish metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real 

metal for the surface. It is necessary 

to clean them regularly. If dirty areas 

are left uncleaned for long periods 

of time, they may be difficult to 

clean.



Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and 
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened 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.

■

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.



Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth 
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately 
1%.



Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off remaining traces of 
detergent and water.

NOTICE

■

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 

or antenna. Use a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water to 

gently wipe the window clean. 

Wipe the window in strokes run-

ning parallel to the heater wires 

or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or 

damage the heater wires or 

antenna.

Cleaning the areas with 
satin-finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic 
leather areas

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■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine 

Toyota parts be used for repairs to 

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 

replacement or if a repair shop other 

than a Toyota dealer performs 

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

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 ser-

vice 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 war-

ranty coverage. If any problem 

should arise while your vehicle is 

under warranty, your Toyota 

dealer will promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be 
performed on a daily basis. This 
can be done by yourself or by a 
Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should 
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.

For details about maintenance 
items and schedules, refer to the 
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care 
and regular maintenance 
are essential. It is the 
owner’s responsibility to 
perform regular checks. 
Toyota recommends the 
maintenance below.

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly 

maintained

Improper maintenance could 

result in serious damage to the 

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its 

constituents, and a wide variety 

of automobile components con-

tain 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 pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or 

other reproductive harm. Avoid 

exposure and wash any 

affected area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and 

related accessories contain lead 

and lead compounds which are 

known to cause brain damage. 

Wash your hands after han-

dling. (



P.433)

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Scheduled maintenance

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Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

After the required maintenance is 

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the 

message.

To reset the message, follow the 

procedure described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switch to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “Vehi-

cle Settings” and then press and 
hold 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Scheduled Maintenance” and 
then press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 to select “Yes” 

and then press 

.

A message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display when the 

reset procedure has been com-

pleted.

You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect 
warranty coverage.

The use of Toyota repair manuals is 
recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s 
Warranty Information Booklet” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general 
maintenance items that 
should be performed at the 
intervals specified in the 
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion 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.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure 

that there is adequate ventilation 

before performing maintenance 

checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.433)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
(



P.432)

Engine coolant

Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct 
level? (



P.431)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
(



P.429)

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Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and 
condenser should 
be free from for-
eign objects. 
(



P.432)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(



P.435)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

pedal should 
move smoothly 
(without uneven 
pedal effort or 
catching).

Continuously 
variable trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanism

• When parked on 

a slope and the 
shift lever is in P, 
is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?

Items

Check points

Brake pedal

• Does the brake 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does the brake 

pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor? 
(



P.514)

• Does the brake 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play? 
(



P.514)

Clutch pedal

• Does the clutch 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does the clutch 

pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor? 
(



P.514)

• Does the clutch 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play? 
(



P.514)

Items

Check points

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Brakes

• The vehicle 

should not pull to 
one side when 
the brakes are 
applied.

• The brakes 

should work 
effectively.

• The brake pedal 

should not feel 
spongy.

• The brake pedal 

should not get 
too close to the 
floor when the 
brakes are 
applied.

Head 
restraints

• Do the head 

restraints move 
smoothly and 
lock securely?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indica-

tors and buzzers 
function prop-
erly?

Lights

• Do all the lights 

come on?

Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on 

a slope and the 
parking brake is 
on, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?

Items

Check points

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts 

operate 
smoothly?

• The seat belts 

should not be 
damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat con-

trols operate 
properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate 
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have 
the correct 
amount of free 
play?

• There should not 

be any strange 
sounds coming 
from the steer-
ing wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors 

operate 
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine 

hood lock system 
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not 

be any signs of 
fluid leakage 
after the vehicle 
has been parked.

Items

Check points

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The OBD system determines 
that a problem exists some-
where 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.



When the battery is discon-
nected 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

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure 
correct?

• The tires should 

not be damaged 
or excessively 
worn.

• Have the tires 

been rotated 
according to the 
maintenance 
schedule?

• The wheel nuts 

should not be 
loose.

Windshield 
wipers/rear 
window wiper

• The wiper blades 

should not show 
any signs of 
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or 
deformation.

• The wiper blades 

should clear the 
windshield/rear 
window without 
streaking or skip-
ping.

Items

Check points

Emission inspection 

and maintenance (I/M) 

programs

Some states have vehicle 
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD 
(On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system 
monitors the operation of 
the emission control sys-
tem.

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not pass 
the I/M test in the follow-
ing situations:

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

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

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

When the malfunction 
indicator lamp still 
remains on after several 
driving trips

If your vehicle does not 
pass the I/M test

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Do-it-yourself service 

precautions

If you perform maintenance 
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure 
as given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

Battery 
condition 
(



P.433)

• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional 

wrench (for terminal 
clamp bolts)

Brake fluid 
level 
(



P.432)

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only 

for adding brake 
fluid)

Engine 
coolant 
level 
(



P.431)

• “Toyota Super Long 

Life Coolant” or a 
similar high quality 
ethylene gly-
col-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, 
non-nitrite and 
non-borate coolant 
with long-life hybrid 
organic acid tech-
nology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” is 
pre-mixed with 50% 
coolant and 50% 
deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” is 
pre-mixed with 55% 
coolant and 45% 
deionized water.

• Funnel (used only 

for adding coolant)

Engine oil 
level 
(



P.429)

• “Toyota Genuine 

Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only 

for adding engine 
oil)

Fuses 
(



P.452)

• Fuse with same 

amperage rating as 
original

Light bulbs 
(



P.455)

• Bulb with same 

number and wattage 
rating as original

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Items

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Radiator 
and con-
denser 
(



P.432)



Tire infla-
tion pres-
sure 
(



P.445)

• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air 

source

Washer 
fluid 
(



P.435)

• Water or washer 

fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter 
use)

• Funnel (used only 

for adding water or 
washer fluid)

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 mani-

fold, 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 compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or 

expose an open flame to fuel. 

Fuel fumes are flammable.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Be extremely cautious when 

working on the battery. It con-

tains poisonous and corrosive 

sulfuric acid.

■

When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator 

grille

Be sure the engine switch is off.

With the engine switch in ON, the 

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant 

temperature is high. (



P.432)

■

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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1

Pull the hood lock release 
lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

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

3

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

Hood

Opening the hood

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 seri-

ous injury.

■

After installing the support 

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the 

hood securely preventing it from 

falling down onto 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 with the support 

rod not clipped could cause the 

hood to bend.

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■

Front

■

Rear

Positioning a floor 

jack

When using a floor jack, fol-
low the instructions in the 
manual provided with the 
jack and perform the opera-
tion safely.
When raising your vehicle 
with a floor jack, position 
the jack correctly. Improper 
placement may damage 
your vehicle or cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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Washer fluid tank (



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Engine coolant reservoir (



P.429)

Fuse boxes (



P.452)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.430)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.429)

Battery (



P.433)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.432)

Radiator (



P.432)

Condenser (



P.432)

Electric cooling fan

With the engine at operating 
temperature and turned off, 
check the oil level on the dip-

stick.

■

Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level 
ground. After warming up the 
engine and turning it off, wait 

Engine compartment

Components

Checking and adding the 
engine oil

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more than 5 minutes for the 
oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end, 
pull the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

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

Low
Normal
Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ 

depending on the type of vehicle or 

engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert 
it fully.

■

Checking the oil type and 
preparing the item needed

Make sure to check the oil type 
and prepare the items needed 
before adding oil.



Engine oil selection



P.511



Oil quantity (Low 



 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item
Clean funnel

■

Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near 
the low level mark, add engine 
oil of the same type as that 
already in the engine.

1

Remove the oil filler cap by 
turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by 
turning it clockwise.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will 

be consumed while driving. In the 

following situations, oil consump-

tion may increase, and engine oil 

may need to be refilled in between 

oil maintenance intervals.

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●

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 inap-

propriate 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 fre-

quently through heavy traffic

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

Reservoir cap
“MAX” line
“MIN” line

If the level is on or below the “MIN” 
line, add coolant up to the “MAX” 
line. (



P.506)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life 

Coolant” or a similar high quality 

ethylene glycol based non-silicate, 

non-amine, non-nitrite, and 

non-borate coolant with long-life 

hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 

a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% 

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially harmful contaminants 

which may cause skin disorders 

such as inflammation and 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 recy-

cling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil 

within the reach of children.

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 dip-

stick every time you refill the 

vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap 

is properly tightened.

Checking the engine cool-
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perature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 

a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% 

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within 

a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, 

engine coolant reservoir caps, drain 

cock and water pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your 

Toyota dealer test the cap and 

check for leaks in the cooling sys-

tem.

Check the radiator and con-

denser and clear away any for-
eign objects. If either of the 
above parts is extremely dirty or 
you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Checking fluid level

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

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the engine coolant 

reservoir cap. (



P.507)

The cooling system may be under 

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant if the cap is removed, causing 

serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding 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.

Checking the radiator and 
condenser

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and 

cause serious injuries, such as 

burns.

Checking and adding the 
brake fluid

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Adding fluid

1

Slide and lift up the rubber 
strip to partly remove it as 
shown.

2

Disconnect the claws and 
remove the service cover.

3

Remove the reservoir cap.

4

Add brake fluid slowly while 
checking the fluid level.

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



Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid



Item

Clean funnel

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture 

from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid 

can cause a dangerous loss of brak-

ing efficiency. Use only newly 

opened brake fluid.

Check the battery as follows.

■

Battery exterior

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

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm 

your hands and eyes and damage 

painted surfaces.

If fluid gets on your hands or in 

your eyes, flush the affected area 

with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, 

see a doctor.

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 out or when the fluid 

level in the accumulator is high.

If the reservoir needs frequent 

refilling, there may be a serious 

problem.

Battery

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Terminals
Hold-down clamp

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which is flam-

mable and explosive. Therefore, 

observe the following precautions 

before recharging:

●

If recharging with the battery 

installed on the vehicle, be sure to 

disconnect the ground cable.

●

Make sure the charger is off when 

connecting and disconnecting the 

charger cables to the battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting 

the battery

●

Unlocking the doors using the 

smart key system may not be pos-

sible immediately after reconnect-

ing the battery. If this happens, 

use the wireless remote control or 

the mechanical key to lock/unlock 

the doors.

●

Start the engine with the engine 

switch in ACC. The engine may 

not start with the engine switch 

turned off. However, the engine 

will operate normally from the sec-

ond attempt.

●

The engine switch mode is 

recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-

tery is reconnected, the vehicle 

will return the engine switch mode 

to the status it was in before the 

battery was disconnected. Make 

sure to turn off the engine before 

disconnecting the battery. Take 

extra care when connecting the 

battery if the engine switch mode 

prior to discharge is unknown.

If the system will not start even after 

multiple attempts, contact your Toy-

ota dealer.

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the battery

The battery contains poisonous 

and corrosive sulfuric acid and 

may produce hydrogen gas which 

is flammable and explosive. To 

reduce the risk of death or serious 

injury, take the following precau-

tions while working on or near the 

battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touch-

ing the battery terminals with 

tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match 

near the battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin 

and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electro-

lyte.

●

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 bat-

tery in a garage or closed room 

where there is insufficient ventila-

tion.

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Except for Canada

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



For Canada

Add washer fluid in the following 
situations:



A washer does not work.



The warning message 
appears on the multi-informa-
tion display.

■

Using the gauge (Except for 

Canada)

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.

WARNING

■

Emergency measures regard-

ing electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean 

water for at least 15 minutes 

and get immediate medical 

attention. If possible, continue 

to apply water with a sponge or 

cloth while traveling to the near-

est medical facility.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thor-

oughly. If you feel pain or burn-

ing, get medical attention 

immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your 

clothes

It can soak through clothing on 

to your skin. Immediately take 

off the clothing and follow the 

procedure above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow elec-

trolyte

Drink a large quantity of water 

or milk. Get emergency medical 

attention immediately.

■

When disconnecting the bat-

tery

Do not disconnect the negative (-) 

terminal on the body side. The 

disconnected negative (-) terminal 

may touch the positive (+) termi-

nal, which may cause a short and 

result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the battery

Never recharge the battery while 

the engine is running. Also, be 

sure all accessories are turned 

off.

Adding the washer fluid

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Current fluid level

Check if the treadwear indica-
tors 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, 

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

■

Do not use any fluid other 

than 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 lead-

ing to problems of the washer 

fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as 

necessary.

Refer to the freezing tempera-

tures listed on the label of the 

washer fluid bottle.

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in 
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.

Checking tires

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etc., molded into the sidewall of 
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear 
indicators are showing on a tire.

■

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, and bulges 

indicating internal damage

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-

not 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.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be 

checked by a qualified technician 

even if it has seldom or never been 

used or damage is not obvious.

■

Low profile tires (18-inch 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.

■

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.
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.520)

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Tire types

●

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway 
driving under dry conditions. Since 
summer tires do not have the same 
traction performance as snow tires, 
summer tires are inadequate for 
driving on snow-covered or icy 
roads. For driving on snow-covered 
roads or icy roads, the use of snow 
tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all 
four tires.

●

All season tires

All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to 
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as well as for use 
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction 
performance compared with snow 
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, 
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway 
driving.

●

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 

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



P.246)

■

If the tread on snow tires wears 

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as 

snow tires is lost.

■

Checking the tire valves

When replacing the tires, check the 

tire valves for deformation, cracks, 

and other damage.

Rotate the tires in the order 
shown.

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing 

tires

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to parts of the drive train as 

well as dangerous handling char-

acteristics, which may lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not mix tires of different 

makes, models or tread pat-

terns.

Also, do not mix tires of remark-

ably different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than 

those recommended by Toyota.

●

Do not mix differently con-

structed tires (radial, bias-belted 

or bias-ply tires).

●

Do not mix summer, all season 

and snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been 

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not 

know how they were used previ-

ously.

NOTICE

■

Low profile tires (18-inch 

tires)

Low profile tires may cause 

greater damage than usual to the 

tire wheel when sustaining impact 

from the road surface. Therefore, 

pay attention to the following:

●

Be sure to use proper tire infla-

tion pressure. If tires are 

under-inflated, they may be 

damaged more severely.

●

Avoid potholes, uneven pave-

ment, curbs and other road haz-

ards. Failure to do so may lead 

to severe tire and wheel dam-

age.

■

If tire inflation pressure of 

each tire becomes low while 

driving

Do not continue driving, or your 

tires and/or wheels may be 

ruined.

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving 

on roads with loose surfaces or 

potholes.

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.

Tire rotation

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Front

To equalize tire wear and extend 
tire life, Toyota recommends that 
tire rotation is carried out at the 
same interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system after tire rota-
tion.

Your vehicle is equipped with a 
tire pressure warning system 
that uses tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters to detect 
low tire inflation pressure before 
serious problems arise.
If the tire pressure drops below 
a predetermined level, the driver 
is warned by a warning light. 
(



P.472)

■

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.

■

Situations in which the tire 

pressure warning system may 

not operate properly

●

In the following cases, the tire 

pressure warning system may not 

operate properly.

• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are 

used.

• A tire has been replaced with a 

tire that is not an OE (Original 

Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a 

tire that is not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire 

is equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the 

radio wave signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on 

the vehicle, particularly around the 

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is 

extremely higher than the speci-

fied level.

• If tires not equipped with tire pres-

sure warning valves and transmit-

ters are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters is 

not registered in the tire pressure 

warning computer.

●

Performance may be affected in 

the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio 

waves or electrical noise.

• When carrying a portable radio, 

cellular phone, cordless phone or 

other wireless communication 

device.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the 

time taken for the warning to start 

or go off could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure 

declines rapidly for example when 

a tire has burst, the warning may 

not function.

Tire pressure warning 
system

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Warning performance of the tire 

pressure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure 

warning system will change in 

accordance with driving conditions. 

For this reason, the system may 

give a warning even if the tire pres-

sure does not reach a low enough 

level, or if the pressure is higher 

than the pressure that was adjusted 

to when the system was initialized.

■

Tire pressure warning system certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico

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For vehicles sold in Canada

When replacing tires or wheels, 
tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters must also be 
installed.
When new tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters are 
installed, new ID codes must be 
registered in the tire pressure 
warning computer and the tire 
pressure warning system must 
be initialized. Have tire pressure 
warning valves and transmitter 
ID codes registered by your Toy-
ota dealer. (



P.443)

■

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 blinks for 1 

minute and stays on to indicate a 

system malfunction.

Installing tire pressure 
warning valves and trans-
mitters

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires, 

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and 

tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the 

wheels, tires or the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer 

as the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters may be 

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

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The tire pressure warning 
system must be initialized 
in the following circum-
stances:



When rotating front and rear 
tires which have different tire 
inflation pressures.



When changing the tire size.



When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as 
when changing traveling 
speed or load weight.



When changing between two 
registered wheel sets.

When the tire pressure warning 
system is initialized, the current 
tire inflation pressure is set as 
the benchmark pressure.

■

How to initialize the tire 
pressure warning system

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and turn the engine 
switch off.

Initialization cannot be performed 

while the vehicle is moving.

2

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
(



P.515)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire 

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Turn the engine switch to 
ON.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switch to select 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Vehicle Settings” and then 

press and hold 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS” and then press 

.

7

Press 

 or 

 to select “Set 

Pressure”. Then press and 

hold 

 until the tire pres-

NOTICE

●

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.

■

To avoid damage to the tire 

pressure warning valves and 

transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid 

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not 

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant 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.441)

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system

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sure warning light blinks 3 
times.

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Initialization procedure

●

Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation 

pressure.

Also, make sure the tires are cold 

before carrying out initialization or 

tire inflation pressure adjustment.

●

If you have accidentally turned the 

engine switch off during initializa-

tion, it is not necessary to press 

the reset switch again as initializa-

tion will restart automatically when 

the engine switch to ON for the 

next time.

●

If you accidentally press the reset 

switch when initialization is not 

necessary, adjust the tire inflation 

pressure to the specified level 

when the tires are cold, and con-

duct initialization again.

■

When initialization of the tire 

pressure warning system has 

failed

Initialization can be completed in a 

few minutes. However, in the follow-

ing cases, the settings have not 

been recorded and the system will 

not operate properly. If repeated 

attempts to record tire inflation pres-

sure settings are unsuccessful, 

have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

When operating the tire pressure 

warning reset switch, the tire pres-

sure warning light does not blink 3 

times.

●

After driving for a certain period of 

time since the initialization has 

been completed, the warning light 

comes on after blinking for 1 min-

ute.

The tire pressure warning valve 
and transmitter is equipped with 
a unique ID code. When replac-
ing a tire pressure warning valve 
and transmitter, it is necessary 
to register the ID code. Have the 
ID code registered by your Toy-
ota dealer.

Your vehicle is equipped with 
tire pressure warning system 
with the function to have ID 
codes registered for a second 
wheel set, for example a winter 
set, by Toyota dealer.
After registration of a second 
wheel set, either of these two 
wheel sets can be selected for 
usage with the tire pressure 
warning system.

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

Do not operate the tire pressure 

warning reset switch without first 

adjusting the tire inflation pres-

sure to the specified level. Other-

wise, the tire pressure warning 

light may not come on even if the 

tire inflation pressure is low, or it 

may come on when the tire infla-

tion pressure is actually normal.

Registering ID codes

Selecting wheel set

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Operating conditions for 
the function



This function will perform the 
change of wheel set only if a 
second wheel set has been 
registered. If no second wheel 
set has been registered, no 
change will be made when 
selecting this function in the 
menu.



Only a change between both 
registered wheel set is possi-
ble, mixing between these 
wheel sets is not supported.

■

How to change between 
wheel sets

1

Have the vehicle fitted with 
the preferred wheel set.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switch to select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Vehicle Settings” and then 

press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“TPWS” and then press 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Change Wheel”. Then press 

and hold 

until the tire 

pressure warning light blinks 
slowly 3 times.

6

Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (



P.442)

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The recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure and tire size 
are displayed on the tire and 
loading information label. 
(



P.515)

Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

1

Remove the tire valve cap.

2

Press the tip of the tire pres-
sure gauge onto the tire 
valve.

3

Read the pressure using the 
gauge gradations.

4

If the tire inflation pressure is 
not at the recommended 
level, adjust the pressure.
If you add too much air, press 
the center of the valve to 
deflate.

5

After completing the tire infla-
tion pressure measurement 
and adjustment, apply soapy 
water to the valve and check 
for leakage.

6

Put the tire valve cap back 
on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check 

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least 

once a month. Do not forget to 

check the spare.

■

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 inflating, 

have it checked by your Toyota 

dealer.

Tire inflation pressure

Checking the specified 
tire inflation pressure

Inspection and adjust-
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Instructions for checking tire 

inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are 

cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for 

at least 3 hours or has not been 

driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 

km, you will get an accurate cold 

tire inflation pressure reading.

●

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 vehi-

cle is balanced.

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 seri-

ous injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting 

from overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire 

and wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire 

damage

●

Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road 

hazards, expansion joints, 

sharp edges on the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjust-

ing tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps 

back on.

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

*

.

Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

Toyota does not recommend 
using the following:



Wheels of different sizes or 
types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been 
straightened

■

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are 

equipped with tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters that allow 

the tire pressure warning system to 

provide advance warning in the 

event of a loss in tire inflation pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are 

replaced, the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters must be 

installed. (



P.441)

Wheels

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

Wheel selection

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual, 

as this may result in a 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 acci-

dent, causing death or serious 

injury.

■

When installing the 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 result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Tapered portion

●

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.

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Use only Toyota wheel nuts 
and wheel nut 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 bal-
ance weights or equivalent 
and a plastic or rubber ham-
mer when balancing your 
wheels.

WARNING

■

Use of defective wheels pro-

hibited

Do not use cracked or deformed 

wheels. Doing so could cause the 

tire to leak air during driving, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and 

transmitters, make sure to have 

tires serviced by your Toyota 

dealer or other qualified service 

shop. In addition, make sure to 

purchase your tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Toyota 

wheels are used on your vehi-

cle.

Tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not work 

properly with non-genuine 

wheels.

Aluminum wheel precau-
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1

Turn the engine switch off.

2

Open the glove box. Slide off 
the damper.

3

Push in the glove box on the 
vehicle’s outer side to discon-
nect the claws. Then pull out 
the glove box and disconnect 
the lower claws.

4

Unlock the filter cover ( ), 
pull the filter cover out of the 

claws ( ), and remove the 
filter cover.

5

Remove the filter case.

6

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

The “

UP” marks shown on the 

filter and the filter case should be 

pointing up.

■

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air condi-

tioning filter according to the mainte-

nance schedule. In dusty areas or 

areas with heavy traffic flow, more 

Air conditioning filter

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

Removing the air condi-
tioning filter