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indicator light will continue being lit up orange even after the charging is
complete.

■

The wireless charger is not working properly.

The followings are situations in which the wireless charger does not
work properly and how to deal with the possible causes.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray

Audio system

screen

Green (Flash-

ing repeatedly

once every

second)

Disappear

Wireless charger and multimedia system
communication failure



If the engine is running, stop and
then restart the engine.

If the engine switch is in ACC, start the
engine. (



P.164, 165)

Orange

(Flashing

repeatedly

once every

second)

Gray

Vehicle to wireless charger communication
failure



If the engine is running, stop and
then restart the engine.

If the engine switch is in ACC, start the
engine. (



P.164, 165)

Green (comes

on)

Blue

AM radio stations are being automatically
selected



Wait until the system has completed
the automatic selection of AM radio
stations. In the case that automatic
selection cannot be completed, stop
automatic selection.

The smart key system is detecting the key.



Wait until electronic key detection
has completed.

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Green (comes

on)

Gray

Foreign substance detection:

A metallic foreign substance is in the
charge area, and so the abnormal heating
prevention function of the metallic foreign
object operated



Remove the foreign substance from
the charge area.

Portable device misaligned/distanced from
charging surface:

The center of charging coil in the portable
device moved outside of the charging
area, or lens convex is large, or case is
thick so the abnormal heating prevention
function operated



Remove the portable device from the
wireless charger, after 5 seconds,
then place the portable device so that
it is near the center of the wireless
charger. Also, if a case or cover is
installed to the portable device,
remove it.

Battery protection function of portable
device:

Before full charging, battery protection
function of portable device operated



Confirm the setting of portable
device.

Continued detection of an electronic key:

When a Multimedia function is used
through vehicle customization, the elec-
tronic key is continually detected without
being confirmed.



In this case, turn the engine switch
ACC or ON to confirm the key.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray

Audio system

screen

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■

The wireless charger can be
operated when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Portable devices that can be
charged

●

Portable devices compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard
can be charged by the wireless
charger. However, compatibility
with portable devices that comply
with Qi Ver. 1.0, 1.3.2 and later
versions is not guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed
to supply low power electricity (5
W or less) to a cellular phone,
smartphone, or other portable
device.

●

However, portable devices, such
as the following, can be charged
with more than 5 W.

• 7.5 W charging compatible

iPhones can be charged at 7.5 W
or less.

• Charging at 10 W or less is sup-

ported by Galaxy device that sup-
port 10 W charging of original
standard.

• Portable devices compliant with

EPP output as defined by WPC
standard Ver1.3.2. can be
charged at 15 W or less.

■

Using the smart key system

During charging, when the smart
key system searches for an elec-
tronic key, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

■

If a cover or accessory is
attached to the portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a
cover or accessory which is not Qi
compatible is attached. Depending
on the type of cover (including the
certain genuine manufacture parts)
and/or accessory attached, it may
not be possible to charge the porta-
ble device. If the portable device is
placed on the charging area and
does not charge, remove the cover
and/or accessories.

■

AM radio cooperation function
during charging

●

During charging, if noise occurs
when listening to the AM radio,
the charging frequency is auto-
matically changed to reduce the
noise.

●

When automatically seeking AM
radio stations, charging will be
suspended to prevent charging
noise from being detected as a
radio station. Charging will
resume automatically when seek
tuning is stopped.

■

Charging precautions

If the electronic key cannot be
detected within the vehicle interior,
charging cannot be done. When the
door is opened and closed, charging
may be temporarily suspended.

While charging, the wireless charger
and the portable device will become

Orange

(Repeatedly

flashes 4 times

continuously)

Gray

Safety shutdown resulting when the tem-
perature within the wireless charger
exceeded the set value



Stop charging, remove the portable
device from the wireless charger,
wait for the temperature to drop, and
then start charging again.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray

Audio system

screen

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warm. This is not a malfunction.

If a portable device becomes warm
while charging and charging stops
due to the protection function of the
portable device, wait until the porta-
ble device cools down and charge it
again.

Also, to decrease the temperature
inside the wireless charger, a fan
may operate. This does not indicate
a malfunction.

■

Sound generated during opera-
tion

Operation sounds may be heard
when the engine switch is pressed
to change to ACC or ON, or when a
portable device is being detected.
This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.

■

Situations in which the wireless
charger may not operate cor-
rectly

In the following situations, the wire-
less charger may not operate cor-
rectly:

●

When a portable device is fully
charged

●

When a portable device is being
charged by a wired connection

●

When there is a foreign object
between the charging area and
portable device

●

When the temperature of a porta-
ble device becomes high while
charging

●

When the temperature near the
charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or
more due to being in direct sun-
light, etc.

●

When a portable device is placed
with its charging surface facing up

●

The small portable device such as
foldable type is placed in an area
misaligned from the charge area

●

When a portable device is larger
than the charging tray

●

When the vehicle is near a TV
tower, electric power plant, fuel

station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport, or other facility that
generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise

●

The electronic key is not inside the
vehicle

●

When the any of the following
objects are between the charging
surface of a portable device and
the charging are:

• A case or cover attached with an

uneven or tilted surface, so that
the charging side is not flat

• Thick cases or covers
• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger rings,

straps, etc.

●

When there is a gap between the
charging side of the portable
device and the charge area due to
a protrusion such as a camera on
the charging side of the portable
device.

●

When the portable device is in
contact with, or is covered by any
of the following metallic objects:

• Casing which has magnet in it on

the charging side of the portable
device

• Cards covered with metal, such as

aluminum foil

• Cigarette boxes that have alumi-

num foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Heat packs
• Recorded media such as CDs and

DVDs

• Metallic decorations
• Metallic cases or covers

●

When wireless keys (that emit
radio waves) other than those of
your vehicle are being used
nearby

●

When 2 or more portable devices
are placed on the charging tray at
the same time

●

If a portable device built in S-pen
(Galaxy “Note” series etc.) used, a
portable device that inserted
S-pen is placed on the tray

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In situations other than above, if the

wireless charger does not operate

properly or the operation indicator

light blinks continuously, the wire-

less charger may be malfunctioning.
Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.339

■

If the smartphone OS has been

updated

If the smartphone OS has been

updated to a newer version, its

charging specifications may have

changed significantly. For details,

check the information on the manu-

facturer’s website.

■

Trademark information

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other

countries.
Galaxy is a trademark or registered

trademark of Samsung Electronics

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device

while driving, for safety reasons,

the driver should not operate the

portable device.

■

Precautions for when driving

Do not charge small, lightweight

portable devices, such as wireless

earbuds, while driving. Light-

weight devices may fly off of the

charging tray, possibly leading to

an accident.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy pacemakers or

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult

their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless char-

ger may have an affect on medi-

cal devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in the

possibility of fire, equipment fail-

ure or damage, or burns due to

heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects

between the charging area and

the portable device while

charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects,

such as aluminum stickers, to

the charging area.

●

Do not charge portable devices

with aluminum stickers or other

metallic objects attached to the

side which touches the charging

area.

●

Do not store items on the wire-

less charger instead of in an

auxiliary box.

●

Do not apply force or impact to

the wireless charger.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or

remove the wireless charger.

●

Do not attempt to charge porta-

ble devices which are not com-

patible with the Qi wireless

charging standard.

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To set the visor in the forward

position, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side

position, flip down, unhook,

and swing it to the side.

To use the side extender,

place the visor in the side

position, then slide it back-

ward. (if equipped)

Slide the cover to open.

The vanity light turns on. (if

equipped)

WARNING

●

Do not allow magnetic objects

to come near the wireless char-

ger.

●

Do not perform charging if the

charging area is dirty.

●

Do not cover the wireless char-

ger with a cloth or other object

while charging.

NOTICE

■

To prevent failure or damage

to data

●

Do not place magnetic cards,

such as a credit card, or mag-

netic recording media, close to

the wireless charger while

charging. Otherwise, data may

be erased due to the influence

of magnetism.

Additionally, do not bring preci-

sion instruments such as wrist

watches, close to the wireless

charger, as such objects may

malfunction.

●

Do not perform charging with a

contactless smart card, such as

a transportation system IC card,

between the charging surface of

a portable device and the

charging area. The IC chip in

the card may become extremely

hot, possibly damaging the por-

table device or smart card.

Be extra careful to not charge a

portable device with a case or

cover which a contactless smart

card can be inserted.

●

Do not leave portable devices in

the cabin. The temperature

inside the cabin may become

high when parked in the sun,

and cause damage to the

device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger

for a long period of time with the

engine stopped.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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■

To prevent battery discharge

(vehicles with vanity lights)

If the vanity lights remain on when

the engine switch is OFF, the lights

will go off automatically after 20 min-

utes.

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.

Front
Rear

The coat hooks are provided

with the rear assist grips.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged (vehicles

with vanity lights)

Do not leave the vanity lights on

for extended periods while the

engine is stopped.

Armrest (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when

getting in or out of the vehicle or

rising from your seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or

put a heavy load on the assist

grip.

Coat hooks

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: If equipped

■

HomeLink

programming pro-

cedure

The programming procedures can

also be found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/toyota

For support, contact customer sup-

port at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

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.

WARNING

■

Items that cannot be hung on

the coat hook

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or sharp objects on the

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may

become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

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

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HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indi-

cators
HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

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.

■

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

more accurate programming.



Garage door opener motors

manufactured after 1995 may

be equipped with rolling code

protection. If this is the case,

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 the Home-
Link

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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

through

must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the indicator light will
stop flashing and programming
will not be able to be completed.

Press and release the Home-

Link

button you want to pro-

gram and check that the

HomeLink

indicator light

flashes (orange).

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.

Program a device.



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

Press and hold the handheld
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).

Test the HomeLink

opera-

tion by pressing the newly
programmed button and
observing the indicator light:



Indicator light illuminates:
Programming of a fixed code
device has completed. The
garage door or other device
should operate when a Home-

Link

button is pressed and

released.

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

Indicator light flashes rapidly:
The garage door opener
motor 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”.

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

Link

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code
system

2 or more people may be neces-
sary to complete rolling code
programming.

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.

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

Perform

within 30 seconds after

performing

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.)

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

and

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

button

after programming has been com-
pleted.

Press a programmed Home-

Link

button to operate a

garage door.

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:

With one hand, press and

hold the desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indica-

tor starts flashing (orange),
continue to hold the Home-

Link

button and perform

“Programming HomeLink

”

(it takes 20 seconds for the

HomeLink

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-
mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter
must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

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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 indicators.

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

and

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.

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be

received

Erasing the entire Home-

Link

memory (all three

codes)

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re

Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ..........

336

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior ...........

339

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

342

General maintenance..

344

Emission inspection and

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

346

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

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

348

Hood ...........................

350

Positioning a floor jack

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

351

Engine compartment ...

352

Tires ............................

360

Tire inflation pressure..

372

Wheels ........................

374

Air conditioning filter....

375

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key battery

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

377

Checking and replacing

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

380

Headlight aim ..............

382

Light bulbs...................

383

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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

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Extend the mirrors before
driving.

■

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 (vehi-
cles with a smart key system)

If the door handle becomes wet
while the electronic key is within the
effective range, the door may lock
and unlock repeatedly. In that case,
follow the following correction pro-
cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2
m) or more separate from the
vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode to disable the
smart key system. (



P.121)

●

If you need to release the parking
brake, turn off the brake hold sys-
tem, shift the shift lever to N, then
release the parking brake and set
the engine switch to ACC.
(



P.174)

■

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
brakes several times to dry the
parts.

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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Maintena

nce
a

nd
ca

■

Bumpers and side moldings (if

equipped)

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 gasses cause the

exhaust pipe to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be

careful not to touch the pipe until it

has cooled sufficiently, as touch-

ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause

burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper

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.

●

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

●

BSM (if equipped)

●

RCTA (if equipped)

●

SAE (Safe Exit Assist) (if

equipped)

●

PKSB (if equipped)

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.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

windshield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away

from the windshield, pull the driver

side wiper arm upward first, and

repeat for the passenger side.

When returning the wipers to their

original position, do so from the

passenger side first.

■

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 emblem. 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 vehicles body. Otherwise

resin section, such as moldings

and bumpers, may be deformed

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of

the windshield continuously. If

water enters the air conditioning

system intake located near the

lower part of the windshield, the

air conditioning system may not

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

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Maintena

nce
a

nd
ca



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.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-

ner appropriate to each

component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle

interior

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.31)

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.318) get wet. Failure to do

so may cause the charger to

become hot and cause burns or

could cause electric shock

resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel

may reflect off the windshield,

obstructing the driver’s view and

leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or

cause streaks or damage to

painted surfaces:

• Areas other than the seats and

steering wheel: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

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

Remove dirt using a

water-dampened soft cloth or

synthetic chamois.



Wipe the surface with a dry,

soft cloth to remove any

remaining moisture.

■

Cleaning the areas with

satin-finish metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real

metal for the surface. It is necessary

to clean them regularly. If dirty areas

are left uncleaned for long periods

of time, they may be difficult to

clean.



Remove dirt and dust using a

vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and

dust with a soft cloth damp-

ened with diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of

approximately 5% neutral wool

detergent.

NOTICE

• 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 polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s

or other interior part’s painted

surface may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

Observe the following precautions

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in

the shade, especially during

summer.

●

Do not place items made of

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax

on the upholstery, as they may

stick to the leather surface if the

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

water.

Vehicle systems such as the

audio system may be damaged if

water comes into contact with

electrical components such as the

audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may

also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch

the lens. (



P.195)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

●

Do not use glass cleaner to

clean the rear window, as this

may cause damage to the rear

window defogger heater wires.

Use a cloth dampened with

lukewarm water to gently wipe

the window clean. Wipe the win-

dow in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires.

●

Be careful not to scratch or

damage the heater wires.

Cleaning the areas with

satin-finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

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Maintena

nce

ca
re



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.

Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

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6-2. Maintenance

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 ser-

vice information. They are well

informed about the operation of all

systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It

proves that the maintenance that

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem

should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Toyota

dealer will promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be

performed on a daily basis. This

can be done by yourself or by a

Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should

be performed at specified inter-

vals according to the mainte-

nance schedule.

For details about maintenance

items and schedules, refer to the

“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or

“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-

ical driving, day-to-day care

and regular maintenance

are essential. It is the

owner’s responsibility to

perform regular checks.

Toyota recommends the

maintenance below.

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly

maintained

Improper maintenance could

result in serious damage to the

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and a wide variety

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Avoid

exposure and wash any

affected area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds which are

known to cause brain damage.

Wash your hands after han-

dling. (



P.357)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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Maintena

nce

ca
re

■

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:



4.2-inch display

Press

of the meter

control switch to select

Press

to select “Vehi-

cle Settings” and then press and

hold .

Press

to select

“Scheduled Maintenance” and

then press

Press

to select “Yes”

and then press

A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display when the
reset procedure has been com-
pleted.



7-inch display

Press

of the meter

control switch to select

Press

to select “Vehi-

cle Settings” and then press and

hold .

Press

to select

“Scheduled Maintenance” and

then press

Press

to select “Yes”

and then press

A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display when the
reset procedure has been com-
pleted.

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

The use of Toyota repair manuals is
recommended.

For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance

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6-2. Maintenance

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.357)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at

the correct level?

(



P.356)

Engine coolant

Is the engine cool-

ant at the correct

level? (



P.355)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at

the correct level?

(



P.352)

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.356)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient

washer fluid?

(



P.359)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator

pedal

The accelerator

pedal should move

smoothly (without

uneven pedal effort

or catching).

Continuously

variable trans-

mission “Park”

mechanism

When parked on a

slope and the shift

lever is in P, is the

vehicle securely

stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move

smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have

appropriate

clearance from

the floor?

(



P.443)

• Does the brake

pedal have the

correct amount

of free play?

(



P.443)

Items

Check points

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Maintena

nce

ca
re

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 indicators
and buzzers func-
tion properly?

Lights

Do all the lights
come on?

Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on

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

Items

Check points

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate
smoothly?

• The seat belts

should not be
damaged.

Seats

Do the seat con-
trols operate prop-
erly?

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 oper-
ate smoothly?

Engine hood

Does the engine
hood lock system
work properly?

Fluid leaks

There should not
be any signs of
fluid leakage after
the vehicle has
been parked.

Items

Check points

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6-2. Maintenance

The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.



When the battery is discon-
nected or discharged

Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving
habits, the readiness codes may
not be completely set.



When the fuel tank cap is
loose

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure
correct?

• The tires should

not be damaged
or excessively
worn.

• Have the tires

been rotated
according to the
maintenance
schedule?

• The wheel nuts

should not be
loose.

Windshield
wipers/rear
window wiper
(if equipped)

• The wiper blades

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

• The wiper blades

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

Items

Check points

Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)

programs

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

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

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

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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

Battery
condition
(



P.357)

• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)

Brake fluid
level
(



P.356)

• 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
coolant
level
(



P.355)

• “Toyota Super Long

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

• Funnel (used only

for adding coolant)

Engine oil
level
(



P.352)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only

for adding engine
oil)

Fuses
(



P.380)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating as
original

Light bulbs
(



P.383)

• Bulb with same

number and wattage
rating as original

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Items

Parts and tools

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Maintena

nce
a

nd
ca

Radiator

and con-

denser

(



P.356)



Tire infla-

tion pres-

sure

(



P.372)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air

source

Washer

fluid

(



P.359)

• Water or washer

fluid containing anti-

freeze (for winter

use)

• Funnel (used only

for adding water or

washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains

many mechanisms and fluids that

may move suddenly, become hot,

or become electrically energized.

To avoid death or serious injury,

observe the following precautions.

■

When working on the engine

compartment

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools

away from the moving fan and

engine drive belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the

engine, radiator, exhaust mani-

fold, etc. right after driving as

they may be hot. Oil and other

fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may

burn easily, such as paper and

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or

expose an open flame to fuel or

the battery. Fuel and battery

fumes are flammable.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Be extremely cautious when

working on the battery. It con-

tains poisonous and corrosive

sulfuric acid.

■

When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator

grille

Be sure the engine switch is OFF.

With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. (



P.356)

■

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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Pull the hood lock release

lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull the auxiliary catch lever

to the left and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by insert-

ing the support rod into the

slot.

Hood

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly,

it may open while the vehicle is in

motion and cause an accident,

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

After installing the support

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the

hood securely preventing it from

falling down onto your head or

body.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod

to its clip before closing the hood.

Closing the hood with the support

rod not clipped could cause the

hood to bend.

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Washer fluid tank (



P.359)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.355)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.354)

Engine oil level dipstick (

Battery (

Brake fluid reservoir (



Fuse boxes (

Radiator (

Condenser (



P.356)

Electric cooling fan

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

Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning it off, wait
about 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of
the engine.

Engine compartment

Components

Checking the engine oil

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