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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.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. Extend the mirrors before 
driving.

Turn off the power back door (if 

equipped).

Brushes used in automatic car 

washes may scratch the vehicle 

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) 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.

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 battery-

saving mode to disable the Smart 

key system. (

P.140)

Wheels and wheel ornaments

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

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is 

parked with wet brake pads or disc 

rotors, causing them to stick. Before 

parking the vehicle after it is 

washed, drive slowly and apply the 

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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brakes several times to dry the 

parts.

Bumpers and wheel arch mold-

ings

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.

Precautions regarding the 

exhaust pipe

Exhaust gases 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 touching hot 

exhaust pipe can cause burns.

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

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor

If the paint of the rear bumper is 

chipped or scratched, the follow-

ing systems may not function cor-

rectly. If this occurs, consult your 

Toyota dealer.

BSM

RCTA

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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 the off 

position.

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 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.

Do not spray water directly on 

the radar which is equipped 

behind the grill. Otherwise it 

may cause the device to be 

damaged.

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 vehicle body. Otherwise 

resin section, such as moldings 

and bumpers, may be deformed 

and damaged.

Also, do not continuously hold the 
nozzle in the same place.

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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 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.

Do not wash the underside of 

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

When raising the windshield 

wiper arms

Make sure to hold the hook parts 

of the wiper arms to raise them.

Do not hold only the wiper blades 

when raising them, or it may 

cause deformation of the wiper 

blades.

Hook parts

Cleaning the high mounted 

stoplight

When using high-pressured car 

washers, the tip of the nozzle 

should be at least 20 in. (50 cm) 

from the car body. Water can 

seep lamp housing or the vehicle 

cabin if the nozzle is closer to the 

car body.

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 get any of the SRS compo-

nents or wiring in the vehicle inte-

rior wet. (

P.37)

An electrical malfunction may 

cause the airbags to deploy or not 

function properly, 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:

• Areas other than the seats and 

steering wheel: 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

• Steering wheel: Organic sub-

stances, such as thinner, and 

cleaner that contains 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.244)

Cleaning the inside of the 

back window

Do not use a glass cleaner to 

clean the back window, as this 

may cause damage to the back 

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.

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Remove dirt using a water-
dampened soft cloth or syn-
thetic 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

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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6-2.Maintenance

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 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 12-volt bat-

tery

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.

12-volt battery posts, terminals 

and related accessories con-

tain lead and lead compounds 

which are known to cause brain 

damage. Wash your hands after 

handling. (

P.471)

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 

message.

To reset the message, follow the 

procedure described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of meter control 

switches and select 

 on the 

multi-information display.

2

Press 

 or 

 of meter control 

switches and select “Vehicle Set-
tings”, and then press and hold 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of meter control 

switches and select “Scheduled 
Maintenance”, and then press 

.

4

Select the “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 hybrid system is operat-

ing

Turn the hybrid system off and 

ensure that there is adequate 

ventilation before performing 

maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
(

P.469)

Engine/inter-
cooler/power 
control unit 
coolant

Is the engine/inter-
cooler/power con-
trol unit coolant at 
the correct level? 
(

P.468)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
(

P.466)

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Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser/inter-
cooler

The radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler should be 
free from foreign 
objects. (

P.469)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(

P.470)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connec-
tions. (

P.471)

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 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?

• Does the brake 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play?

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?

Items

Check points

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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?

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.

Items

Check points

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors 

operate 
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the hood 

lock system work 
properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not 

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

Lights

• Do all the lights 

come on?

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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 12-volt battery is 
disconnected 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.

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

• 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

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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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.

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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6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

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

12-volt battery 
condition 
(

P.471)

• Grease
• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Distilled water
• Conventional 

wrench (for ter-
minal clamp 
bolts)

Brake fluid 
level (

P.469)

• FMVSS No.116 

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

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used 

only for adding 
brake fluid)

Engine/inter-
cooler/power 
control unit 
coolant level 
(

P.468)

• “Toyota Super 

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

• Funnel (used 

only for adding 
coolant)

Engine oil level 
(

P.466)

• “Toyota Genuine 

Motor Oil” or 
equivalent

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used 

only for adding 
engine oil)

Fuses 
(

P.495)

• Fuse with same 

amperage rating 
as original

Items

Parts and tools

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Light bulbs 
(

P.499)

• Bulb with same 

number and 
wattage rating as 
original

• Phillips-head 

screwdriver

• Wrench

Radiator and 
condenser 
(

P.469)

Tire inflation 
pressure 
(

P.484)

• Tire pressure 

gauge

• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid 
(

P.470)

• Water or washer 

fluid containing 
antifreeze (for 
winter use)

• Funnel (used 

only for adding 
water or washer 
fluid)

Hybrid battery 
(traction bat-
tery) air intake 
vent (

P.489)

Flathead screw 
driver

WARNING

The engine compartment contains 

many mechanisms and fluids that 

may move suddenly, become hot, 

or become electrically energized. 

To avoid death or serious injury, 

observe the following precautions.

When working on the engine 

compartment

Make sure that the “ACCES-

SORY” or “IGNITION ON” on 

the multi-information display 

and the “READY” indicator are 

both off.

Items

Parts and tools

Keep hands, clothing and tools 

away from the moving fan and 

engine.

Be careful not to touch the 

engine, inverter, radiator, 

exhaust manifold, etc., right 

after driving as they may be hot. 

Oil and other fluids may also be 

hot.

Do not leave anything that may 

burn easily, such as paper and 

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or 

expose an open flame to fuel.

When working near the elec-

tric cooling fans or radiator 

grille

Be sure the power switch is off.

With the power switch in ON, the 

electric cooling fans may auto-

matically start to run if the air con-

ditioning is on and/or the coolant 

temperature is high. (

P.469)

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 up the auxiliary catch 
lever and lift the hood.

12-volt battery

P.471

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.

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Fuse boxes (

P.495)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (

P.468)

Intercooler coolant reservoir (

P.468)

Engine coolant reservoir (

P.468)

Engine oil filler cap (

P.466)

Engine oil level dipstick (

P.466)

Brake fluid reservoir (

P.469)

Engine radiator (

P.469)

Condenser (

P.469)

Electric cooling fans

Radiator cooling fan (

P.468)

Washer fluid tank (

P.470)

Intercooler radiators (

P.468)

Engine compartment

Components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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