Toyota RAV4 (2020 year). Manual in english - part 9

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6-2. Using the interior lights

Turns the switch to the door 
position (door linked)

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

1

Turns the door position on

2

Turns the lights off

■

Rear interior light

1

Turns the light off

2

Turns the door position on

When a door is opened while the 
door position is on, the light turns 
on.

3

Turns the light on

Turns the lights on/off

■

Illuminated entry system (vehi-

cles with smart key 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 to OFF, 

the lights will go off automatically 

after 20 minutes.

■

The interior lights will turn on 

automatically when

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

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before 

the lights turn off) can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 



P.698)

Operating personal lights

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NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the engine 

is not running.

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6-3.Using the storage features

Open tray (



P.531)

Auxiliary boxes (



P.530)

Bottle holders (



P.530)

Console box (



P.529)

Cup holders (



P.529)

Glove box (



P.528)

Pull up the lever to open the 
glove box.

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A

B

C

D

E

F

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left 

in the vehicle

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.

Glove box

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Lift the lid while pushing the but-
ton to release the lock.

■

Console box tray (if equipped)

The tray can be removed and stored 

in the bottom of the console box.



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

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.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

Cup holders

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

Front



Rear

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the 

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored 

depending on its size or shape.



Type A

Push the lid.



Type B (if equipped)

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup 

holders

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

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.

NOTICE

■

Items that should be not 

stowed in the bottle holders

Do not place open bottles or glass 

and paper cups containing liquid 

in the bottle holders. The contents 

may spill and glasses may break.

Auxiliary boxes

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

Driver’s side



Front passenger’s side



Front of console

Vehicles with wireless charger: 



P.540

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not leave the auxiliary box 

(type A) open while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

■

Items unsuitable for storing 

(type A)

Do not store items heavier than 

0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary 

box to open and the items inside 

may fall out, resulting in an acci-

dent.

Open tray

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open 

tray

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.

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Raise the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for 
securing loose items.

■

Flipping the deck board 
upside down

The deck board can be flipped 
upside down (resin side up) 
depending on the situation.

Original position

Underside (resin side)

■

Changing the deck board 
positions

Height of the deck board can be 
changed by setting the deck 
board under the floor.

Upper

Lower

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.

Deck board

A

B

A

B

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1

Pull up the tab to raise the 
deck board and move it 
toward you to remove.

2

Place the deck board through 
the groove and move for-
ward.

■

Setting the deck board 
upright

When taking out the tools, the 
deck board can be set upright.

When the back surface (resin sur-
face) of the deck board is facing up, 
flip it back to the original position.

1

Pull up the tab to raise the 
deck board and fold it for-
ward.

2

Place the edge 

 into the 

groove, and with the deck 
board in a standing state, put 
the edge 

 into the holes.

WARNING

■

When operating the deck 

board

Do not place anything on the deck 

board when operating the board. 

Otherwise, your fingers may be 

caught or an accident may result 

causing injuries.

A

B

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

Type A



Type B

■

Removing the partition plate

Disengage the claws

■

Installing the luggage cover

1

Compress the both ends of 
the luggage cover and insert 
into the recess to install.

2

Pull out the luggage cover 
and hook it onto the anchors.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the deck board closed.
In the event of sudden braking, an 

accident may occur due to an 

occupant being struck by the deck 

board or the items stored under 

the deck board.

Side auxiliary box

Luggage cover (if 
equipped)

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Removing the luggage 
cover

1

Release the cover from the 
left and right anchors and 
allow it to retract.

2

Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.

■

Stowing the luggage cover

1

Open the rear deck board 
and remove the side deck 
covers.

When the back surface (resin sur-

face) of the deck board is facing up, 

remove the deck board.

2

Place the both ends of the 
luggage cover into the holder.

WARNING

■

Luggage cover

●

When installing/stowing the lug-

gage cover, make sure that the 

luggage cover is securely 

installed/stowed. Failure to do 

so may result in serious injury in 

the event of sudden braking or a 

collision.

●

Do not place anything on the 

luggage cover. In the event of 

sudden braking or turning, the 

item may go flying and strike an 

occupant. This could lead to an 

unexpected accident, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to climb 

on the luggage cover. Climbing 

on the luggage cover could 

result in damage to the luggage 

cover, possibly causing death or 

serious injury to the child.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the lug-

gage cover

Do not place anything on top of 

the luggage cover. When rolling 

up the luggage cover, objects may 

be caught in the cover, damaging 

the cover and generating noise.

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6-4.Using the other interior features

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 (if 
equipped), place the visor in 
the side position, then slide it 
backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is 
opened.

■

Automatic light off to prevent 

battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when 

the engine switch is turned to OFF, 

the lights will go off automatically 

after 20 minutes.

The power outlet can be used 
for the following components:
12 V: Accessories that run on 
less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use 
less than 100 W.

■

12 V



Front

Open the lid.



Console box (if equipped)

Open the console box and open 
the lid.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the vanity lights on 

for extended periods while the 

engine is off.

Power outlet

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

Rear (if equipped)

Open the lid.



Luggage compartment (if 
equipped)

Open the lid.

■

120 VAC (if equipped)

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used 

when



12 V

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.



120 VAC

The engine switch is in 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.

NOTICE

■

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 fuse from 

being blown

●

12 V

Do not use an accessory that 
uses more than 12 V 10 A.

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The USB charging ports are 
used to supply 2.1 A of electric-
ity at 5 V to external devices.
The USB charging ports 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 
ports



Console box

Open the console box and open 
the lid.



Rear

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be 

used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB 

charging ports 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-

NOTICE

●

120 VAC

Do not use a 120 VAC appliance 
that requires more than 100 W. If 
a 120 VAC appliance that con-
sumes more than 100 W is used, 
the protection circuit will cut the 
power supply.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the 

engine is not running.

■

Appliances that may not 

operate properly (120 VAC)

The following 120 VAC appliances 

may not operate properly even if 

their power consumption is under 

100 W.

●

Appliances with high initial peak 

wattage

●

Measuring devices that pro-

cess precise data

●

Other appliances that require an 

extremely stable power supply

USB charging ports (if 
equipped)

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cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external 

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start 

again. This is not a malfunction.

A portable device can be 
charged by just placing Qi stan-
dard wireless charge compatible 
portable devices according to 
the Wireless Power Consortium, 
such as smartphones and 
mobile batteries, etc., on the 
charge area.
This function cannot be used 
with portable devices that are 
larger than the charging area. 
Also, depending on the portable 
device, it may not operate as 
normal. Please read the opera-
tion manual for portable devices 
to be used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

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

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into 

the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the ports.

●

When the USB charging ports 

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 

ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify 

the USB charging ports.

■

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.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging 

ports for a long period of time 

when the engine is off.

Wireless charger (if 
equipped)

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Name for all parts

Charge area

Operation indicator light

Power supply switch

■

Using the wireless charger

1

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

Switches on and off with each 

press of the power supply switch.
When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on.
Even with the engine off, the on/off 

state of the power supply switch is 

memorized.

2

Place the charging side of 
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try plac-

ing the portable device as close to 

the center of the charging area as 

possible.
When charging is complete, the 

operation indicator light (green) 

comes on.

■

Recharging function



When charging is complete 
and after a fixed time in the 
charge suspension state, 
charging restarts.



When the portable device is 
moved, charging is stopped 
for a moment and then it 
restarts.

■

Lighting conditions of oper-
ation indicator light

A

B

C

Operation 

indicator 

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless 
charger power supply 
is off

Green 
(comes 
on)

On Standby (charging 
possible state)

When charging is com-
plete

*

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*

: Depending on the portable 

device, there are cases where the 
operation indicator light will con-
tinue being lit up orange even 
after the charging is complete.



When the operation indicator 
light flashes

When an error occurs, the oper-
ation indicator light flashes an 
orange color.
Handle the error based on the 
following tables.
• Flashing repeatedly once 

every second (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times 

continuously (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times 

continuously (Orange)

■

The wireless charger can be 

operated when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge stan-

dard can be used on compatible 

devices.

However, not all Qi standard 

devices and compatibility are guar-

anteed.
Starting with mobile phones and 

smartphones, it is aimed for low 

power electrically supplied portable 

devices of no more than 5W.

Orange 
(comes 
on)

When placing the por-
table device on the 
charging area (detect-
ing the portable device)

Charging

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.

Contact your 
Toyota dealer.

Operation 

indicator 

light

Conditions

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

A foreign sub-
stance is 
between the por-
table device and 
charge area.

Remove the for-
eign substance 
from between 
portable device 
and the charge 
area.

The portable 
device is out of 
sync due to the 
device being 
shifted from the 
center of the 
charge area.

Place the porta-
ble device near 
the center of the 
charge area.

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

Temperature ris-
ing within the 
wireless charger.

Stop charging at 
once and start 
charging again 
after for a while.

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When covers and accessories 

are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where 

cover and accessories not able to 

handle Qi are attached to the porta-

ble device. Depending on the type 

of cover and accessory, it may not 

be possible to charge. When 

charging is not performed even with 

the portable device placed on the 

charge area, remove the cover and 

accessories.

■

While charging, noise enters 

the AM radio

Turn off the wireless charger and 

confirm that the noise has 

decreased. If the noise decreases, 

continuously pushing the power 

supply switch of the wireless char-

ger for 2 seconds, the frequency of 

the charger can be changed and the 

noise can be reduced.Also, on that 

occasion, the operation indicator 

light will flash orange 2 times.

■

Important points of the wire-

less charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be 

detected within the vehicle inte-

rior, charging cannot be done. 

When the door is opened and 

closed, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless 

charging device and portable 

device will get warmer, however 

this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets 

warm while charging, charging 

may stop due to the protection 

function on the portable device 

side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device 

drops significantly, charge again.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned 

on, while searching for the portable 

device a sound will be produced, 

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, 

for safety reasons, the driver 

should not operate the main part 

of the portable device while driv-

ing.

■

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. The opera-

tions of the wireless charger may 

have an affect on medical 

devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in a 

possibility of equipment failure 

and damage, catch fire, burns due 

to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic 

objects between the charging 

area and the portable device 

while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic 

objects, etc., to the charger area 

or portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc., 

and charge

●

Do not charge portable devices 

other than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for 

disassembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong 

force

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate cor-

rectly

In the following conditions, it may 

not operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully 

charged

●

There is foreign matter between 

the charge area and portable 

device

●

The temperature of the portable 

device gets higher from 

charging

●

The charging surface of the por-

table device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable 

device is out of alignment with 

the charge area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

large display, airport or other 

facility that generates strong 

radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the electronic key is in 

contact with, or is covered by 

the following metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is 

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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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.

NOTICE

●

When other wireless keys (that 

emit radio waves) are being 

used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-
mentioned, when the charger 
does not perform normally or the 
operation display lamp is flashing 
continuously, it is considered that 
the wireless charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact authorized Toyota 
dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage 

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, 

such as credit cards, or mag-

netic recording media, etc., 

close to the charger while 

charging, otherwise, data may 

disappear under the influence of 

magnetism. Also, do not bring 

precision instruments such as 

wrist watches, etc., close to the 

charger, as such objects may 

break.

●

Do not leave portable devices in 

the cabin. The temperature 

inside the cabin may become 

high, when under the sun, and 

cause damage to the device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

When the engine is stopped, do 

not use the wireless charger for a 

long time.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the 

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when 

getting in or out of the vehicle or 

rising from your seat.

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The coat hooks are provided 
with the rear assist grips.

*

: If equipped

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control 

system in your vehicle has 3 
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different 
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following 
pages to determine the method 
which is appropriate for the 
device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

 icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

 is 

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 must not be 

hanged on the 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.

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can 
be programmed using the 
HomeLink

®

 to operate 

garage doors, gates, entry 
doors, door locks, home 
lighting systems, security 
systems, and other devices.

System components

A

B

C

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operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Illuminates above each button 
selected.

Garage door operation indi-

cators

HomeLink

®

 logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

 is oper-

ating.
When the menu button (



P.145) is 

pressed, the logo disappears even 
while the HomeLink

®

 is operating.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the Home-
Link

®

 memory

●

The registered codes are not 

erased even if the battery cable is 

disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering 
a different code to a HomeLink

®

 

button that already has a code 

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, American 

Samoa and Puerto Rico

D

A

B

C

D

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at www.home-

link.com/toyota or call 1-800-355-

3515.

■

Before programming Home-
Link

®



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors, 
gates, or other devices may 
operate. For this reason, 
make sure that people and 
objects are clear of the 
garage door or other devices 
to prevent injury or other 
potential harm.



It is recommended that a new 
battery be placed in the 
remote control transmitter for 
successful programming.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage 

door or other remote control 

device

The garage door or other device 

may operate, so ensure people 

and objects are out of danger to 

prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety 

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

 com-

patible transceiver with any 

garage door opener or device that 

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety 

standards.
This includes any garage door 

that cannot detect an interfering 

object. A door or device without 

these features increases the risk 

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-
ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or 
play with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Programming HomeLink

®

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

Garage door opener motors 
manufactured after 1995 may 
be equipped with rolling code 
protection. If this is the case, 
you may need a stepladder or 
other sturdy, safe device to 
reach the “Learn” or “Smart” 
button on the garage door 
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps 

1

 through 

3

 must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.

1

Press and release the Home-
Link

®

 button you want to pro-

gram and check that the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes (orange).

2

Point the remote control 
transmitter for the device at 
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in. 
(25 to 75 mm) from the 
HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

in view while programming.

3

Program a device.



Programming a device other 
than an entry gate (for U.S.A. 
owners)

Press and hold the remote con-
trol transmitter button until the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

changes from slowly flashing 
orange to rapidly flashing green 
(rolling code) or continuously lit 
green (fixed code), then release 
the button.



Programming an entry gate 
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote 
control transmitter button at 2 
second intervals, repeatedly, 
until the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

light changes from slowly flash-
ing orange to rapidly flashing 
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

4

Test the HomeLink

®

 opera-

tion by pressing the newly 
programmed button and 
observing the HomeLink

®

 

indicator light:

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

HomeLink

®

 indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a 
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or 
other device should operate 
when a HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes rapidly: The garage 
door opener or other device is 
equipped with a rolling code. 
To complete programming, 
firmly press and hold the 
HomeLink

®

 button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



If the garage door or other 
device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

5

Repeat the steps above to 
program another device for 
any of the remaining Home-
Link

®

 buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code 
system

Two or more people may be 
needed to complete rolling code 
programming.

1

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” 
button on the garage door 
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found 

where the hanging antenna wire is 

attached to the unit. The name and 

color of the button may vary by 

manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s 

manual supplied with the garage 

door opener motor for details.

2

Press and release the 
“Learn” or “Smart” button.

Perform 

3

 within 30 seconds after 

performing 

2

.

3

Press and hold the desired 
HomeLink

®

 button (inside the 

vehicle) for 2 seconds and 
release it. Repeat this 
sequence 
(press/hold/release) up to 3 
times to complete program-
ming.
If the garage door opener 
motor operates when the 
HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the garage door 
opener motor recognizes the 
HomeLink

®

 signal.

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■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door 
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the 
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through 
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only 
available if the garage door 
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device 
compatibility, refer to 
www.homelink.com.)

1

Within 5 seconds after pro-
gramming the garage door 
opener has been completed, 
if the garage door opener 
motor is trained to Home-
Link

®

, both garage door 

operation indicators will flash 
rapidly (green) and the light 
on the garage door opener 
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 10 

presses of the HomeLink

®

 button 

after programming has been com-

pleted.

2

Press a programmed Home-
Link

®

 button to operate a 

garage door.

3

Within 1 minute of pressing 
the HomeLink

®

 button, after 

the garage door operation 
has stopped, press the 
“Learn” or “Smart” button on 
the garage door opener 
motor. Within 5 seconds of 
the establishment of 2-way 
communication with the 
garage door opener, both 
garage door operation indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash 
rapidly (green) and the light 
on the garage door opener 
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single 
HomeLink

®

 button

When the following procedure is 
performed, buttons which 
already have devices registered 
to them can be overwritten:

1

Press and hold the desired 
HomeLink

®

 button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor starts flashing orange, 
release the HomeLink

®

 but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

®

” 

1

 (it takes 

20 seconds for the Home-
Link

®

 indicator to start flash-

ing).

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■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter 

must be pointed away from the 
HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Press the appropriate Home-
Link

®

 button. The HomeLink

®

 

indicator light should turn on.
The status of the opening and 
closing of a garage door is 
shown by the garage door oper-
ation indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the 
garage door opener motor used is a 
compatible device. (To check 
device compatibility, refer to 
www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate 
within approximately 820 ft. (250 
m) of the garage door. However, 
if there are obstructions 
between the garage door and 
the vehicle, such as houses and 
trees, feedback signals from the 
garage door may not be 
received.
To recall the previous door oper-
ation status, press and release 
either HomeLink

®

 buttons 

 

Operating HomeLink

®

A

B

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing 

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be 

received

A

B

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and 

 or 

 and 

 (vehicles 

with auto anti-glare inside rear 
view mirror), 

 and 

 

or 

 and 

 (vehicles 

with Digital Rear-view Mirror) 
simultaneously. The last 
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside 
buttons for 10 seconds until the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

changes from continuously lit 
(orange) to rapidly flashing 
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to 
erase the programs stored in the 
HomeLink

®

 memory.

Erasing the entire Home-
Link

®

 memory (all three 

codes)

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior ..........

558

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior ...........

561

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

564

General maintenance..

565

Emission inspection and 

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

568

7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

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

569

Hood ...........................

571

Positioning a floor jack

572

Engine compartment...

574

Tires ............................

581

Tire inflation pressure..

595

Wheels ........................

597

Air conditioning filter....

599

Wiper insert replacement

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

601

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key battery

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

604

Checking and replacing 

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

607

Light bulbs...................

609

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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

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if 

equipped)

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.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable 

in some automatic car washes. 

There may also be an increased 

risk of damage to vehicle.

■

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.

■

Note for a smart key system (if 

equipped)

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 battery-

saving mode to disable the smart 

key system. (



P.129)

■

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.

●

For vehicles with 18-inch matte 

painted wheels and 19-inch matte 

painted wheels: The wheels are 

not maintained in the same way 

as normal aluminum wheels. For 

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform the following to 
protect the vehicle and 
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

Cleaning instructions

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details, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

• When washing the vehicle, use 

water to wash off dirt. If the vehi-

cle is particularly dirty, use a 

diluted neutral detergent and a 

sponge or a soft cloth and wash 

off the dirt by hand.

• Wash detergent off with water 

immediately after use. After using 

detergent, wash the detergent off 

with water and wipe the vehicle 

dry with a soft cloth.

●

For vehicles with 18-inch matte 

painted wheels and 19-inch matte 

painted wheels: Make sure to 

observe the following precautions 

to prevent damage to the matte 

paint.

• Do not polish or scrub with dry 

cloths, brushes, etc.

• Do not use detergents containing 

coatings or abrasives.

• If using an automatic car wash, 

make sure it does not include ded-

icated wheel brushes.

• Do not use high-pressure spray 

guns or steam cleaners.

• 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-

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.

■

When cleaning the windshield 

(vehicles with rain-sensing 

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 

the wipers may operate unexpect-

edly in the following situations, 

and may result in hands being 

caught or other serious injuries 

and cause damage to the wiper 

blades.

Off

AUTO

●

When the upper part of the 

windshield where the raindrop 

sensor is located is touched by 

hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is 

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the 

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop 

sensor body or if something 

bumps into the raindrop sensor

A

B

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WARNING

■

Precautions regarding the 

exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the 

exhaust pipes to become quite 

hot.
When washing the vehicle, be 

careful not to touch the pipes until 

they have cooled sufficiently, as 

touching hot exhaust pipes 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 an automatic car 

wash (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off posi-

tion.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 

the wipers may operate and the 

wiper blades may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure 

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do 

not let water from the high-pres-

sure washer directly hit the 

camera or the area around the 

camera. Due to the shock from 

the high pressure water, it is 

possible that the device may not 

operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close 

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), or 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

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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

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at 

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from 

the vehicle 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.34)

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.547) 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 a 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 a polish wax or pol-

ish cleaner. The instrument 

panel’s or other interior part’s 

painted surface may be dam-

aged.

■

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.223)

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

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 a glass cleaner to 

clean the rear window, as this 

may cause damage to the rear 

window defogger heater wires. 

Use a cloth dampened with 

lukewarm water to gently wipe 

the window clean. Wipe the win-

dow in strokes running parallel 

to the heater wires.

●

Be careful not to scratch or 

damage the heater wires.

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 service 

information. They are well 

informed about the operations 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 fol-
lowing maintenance:

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.579)

General maintenance

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 

reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or mes-

sage, follow the procedure 

described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

 

on the multi-information display.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Vehicle Settings”. Then press 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then 
press 

.

4

Select “Yes” and press 

.

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.579)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
(



P.577)

Engine coolant

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



P.576)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
(



P.574)

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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.577)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(



P.579)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

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

Automatic 
transmission 
“Park” mecha-
nism

• When parked on 

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

Brake pedal

• Does the brake 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does the brake 

pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor?

• Does the brake 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play?

Items

Check points

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

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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

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 with-
out streaking or 
skipping.

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 driv-
ing habits, the readiness 
codes may not be completely 
set.



When the fuel tank cap is 

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

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.

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:

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 con-
dition
(



P.579)

• Grease
• Conventional 

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid 
level 
(



P.577)

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 4 or SAE 
J1704

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding brake 
fluid)

Engine cool-
ant level 
(



P.576)

• “Toyota Super 

Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar 
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based 
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite 
and non-borate 
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic 
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super 
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed 
with 50% coolant 
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super 
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed 
with 55% coolant 
and 45% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel (used only 

for adding coolant)

Engine oil 
level
(



P.574)

• “Toyota Genuine 

Motor Oil” or 
equivalent

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding engine 
oil)

Fuses 
(



P.607)

• Fuse with same 

amperage rating 
as original

Items

Parts and tools

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Light bulbs
(



P.609)

• Bulb with same 

number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal

• Phillips-head 

screwdriver

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Radiator and 
condenser 
(



P.577)



Tire inflation 
pressure
(



P.595)

• Tire pressure 

gauge

• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid
(



P.580)

• Water or washer 

fluid containing 
antifreeze (for win-
ter 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.

Items

Parts and tools

●

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 or 

the battery. Fuel and battery 

fumes are flammable.

●

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.577)

■

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

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

3

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

Hood

Release the lock from the 
inside of the vehicle to open 
the 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 from falling down 

on to your head or body.

■

When closing the hood

When closing the hood, take extra 

care to prevent your fingers etc. 

from being caught.

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■

Front

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod 

to its clip before closing the hood. 

Closing the hood without return-

ing the support rod properly could 

cause the hood to bend.

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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Rear

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Fuse boxes (



P.607)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.575)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.574)

Battery (



P.579)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.577)

Radiator (



P.577)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.577)

Washer fluid tank (



P.580)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.576)

With the engine at operating 
temperature and turned off, 

check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

Engine compartment

Components

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Checking and adding the 
engine oil

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Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level 
ground. After warming up the 
engine and turning off the 
engine, wait more than 5 
minutes for the oil to drain 
back into the bottom 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 items needed

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



Engine oil selection



P.666



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-

A

B

C

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tion may increase, and engine oil 

may need to be refilled in between 

oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for 

example directly after purchasing 

the vehicle or after replacing the 

engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine 

speeds or with a heavy load, 

when towing, 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 “FULL” and 
“LOW” lines on the reservoir 
when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

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



P.659)

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.

■

If oil is spilled on the engine 

cover

To prevent the engine cover from 

being damaged, remove any 

engine oil from the engine cover 

as soon as possible using a neu-

tral detergent. Do not use an 

organic solvent such as brake 

cleaner.

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■

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-

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 radiators, hoses, 

engine/power control unit 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 condition, 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.

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.

■

When the electric cooling fan 

is operating

Do not touch the engine compart-

ment.
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. Be sure the 

engine switch is off when working 

near the electric cooling fan or 

radiator grille.

Checking and adding the 
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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.

■

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.

Fluid 
type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or 
SAE J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or 
SAE J1704

Item

Clean funnel

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.

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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.

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 power switch on 

the charger is off when connecting 

and disconnecting the charger 

cables to the battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting 

the battery (vehicles with smart 

key system)

The engine may not start. Follow the 

procedure below to initialize the sys-

tem.

1

Shift the shift lever to P.

2

Open and close any of the doors.

3

Restart the engine.

●

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 disconnected and recon-

nected, the vehicle will return the 

engine switch mode to the status it 

was in before the battery was dis-

connected. Make sure to turn off 

the engine switch before discon-

necting the battery. Take extra 

care when connecting the battery 

if the engine switch mode prior to 

the battery being disconnected is 

unknown.

If the engine will not start even after 
multiple attempts, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.

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.

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If any washer does not work or 
the warning message appears 
on the multi-information display, 
the washer tank may be empty. 
Add washer fluid.

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the battery

A battery contains poisonous and 

corrosive sulfuric acid and may 

produce hydrogen gas which is 

flammable and explosive. To 

reduce the risk of death or serious 

injury, take the following 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 not sufficient venti-

lation.

■

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 there is insufficient bat-

tery fluid

Do not use if there is insufficient 

fluid in the battery. There is a pos-

sible danger that the battery may 

explode.

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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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.

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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.

■

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 

Regulation 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.678)

■

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 
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.367)

■

If the tread on snow tires wears 

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as 

snow tires is lost.

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Rotate the tires in the order 
shown.

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. (if equipped)

Front

■

When rotating the tires (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning 

system)

Make sure that the engine switch is 

OFF. If the tires are rotated while the 

engine switch is in ON, the tire posi-

tion information will not be updated. 

If this accidentally occurs, either turn 

the engine switch to OFF and then 

to ON, or initialize the system after 

checking that the tire pressure is 

properly adjusted.

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.

●

Do not tow if your vehicle has a 

compact spare tire installed.

NOTICE

■

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.

■

If tire inflation pressure of 

each tire becomes low while 

driving

Do not continue driving, or your 

tires and/or wheels may be 

ruined.

Tire rotation

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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 a screen 
display

*

 and by a warning 

light. (



P.634)

*

: Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only



Vehicles with tire inflation 
pressure display function 
only: The tire pressure 
detected by the tire pressure 
warning system can be dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display. (



P.85)

The illustration used is intended 
as an example, and may differ 
from the image that is actually 
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.

■

Routine tire inflation pressure 

checks

The tire pressure warning system 

does not replace routine tire inflation 

pressure checks. Make sure to 

check tire inflation pressure as part 

of your routine of daily vehicle 

checks.

■

Tire inflation pressure

*

*

: Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only

●

It may take a few minutes to dis-

play the tire inflation pressure 

after the engine switch is turned to 

ON. It may also take a few min-

utes to display the tire inflation 

pressure after inflation pressure 

has been adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes 

with temperature. The displayed 

values may also be different from 

the values measured using a tire 

pressure gauge.

■

Situations in which the tire 

pressure warning system may 

not operate properly (if 

equipped)

●

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 wheel without tire pressure 

Tire pressure warning 
system (if equipped)

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warning valves and transmitters 

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

If tire position information is not cor-
rectly displayed due to the radio 
wave conditions, the display may be 
corrected by driving and changing 

the radio wave conditions.

●

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.

■

Warning performance of the tire 

pressure warning system (if 

equipped)

The warning of the tire pressure 

warning system will change in 

accordance with the conditions 

under which it was initialized. For 

this reason, the system may give a 

warning even if the tire pressure 

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.

■

Certification for tire pressure warning system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan 

and Puerto Rico

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

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

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada

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*1

:Vehicles with tire pressure warn-

ing system only

When replacing tires or wheels, 
tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters must also be 
installed.



Except for models made in 
Japan

*2

 without tire inflation 

pressure display function

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. (



P.593)

*2

:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-
tion label. (



P.665)



For models made in Japan

*2

 

without tire inflation pressure 
display function

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 valve and transmitter ID 
codes registered by your Toyota 
dealer.

*2

:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-

tion label. (



P.665)

■

When replacing the tires and 

wheels (vehicles with tire pres-

sure warning system)

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

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NOTICE

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Repairing or replacing tires, 

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and 

tire valve caps (vehicles with 

tire pressure warning system)

●

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.

●

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.