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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toy-
ota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

SAE  0W-20  is  the  best  choice  for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20  oil  may  be  used.  However,
it  must  be  replaced  with SAE 0W-
20 at the next oil change.

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold

startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the

oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.

How to read oil container label:
The  International  Lubricant
Specification Advisory  Commit-
tee  (ILSAC)  Certification  Mark
is added to some oil containers
to  help  you  select  the  oil  you
should use.

Outside temperature

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Cooling system

Capacity

6.1 qt. (5.7 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following.

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-

cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

Ignition system

Spark plug

Make

DENSO SC16HR11

Gap

0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

Electrical system

Battery

Specific volt-
age reading at
68

F (20C):

12.3 V or higher
If the specific voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery. (Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are turned off)

Specific grav-
ity reading at
68

F (20C):

1.25 or higher
If the specific gravity is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.

Charging rates

Quick charge
Slow charge

15 A max.
5 A max.

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: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 30.6 kgf (300 N,

67.4 lbf) while the engine is running

Continuously variable transmission

Fluid capacity

7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE

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Continuously variable transmission fluid type
Using continuously variable transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine
CVT Fluid FE” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the
transmission accompanied by vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehi-
cle’s transmission.

Brakes

Pedal clearance

4.5 in. (115 mm)

Pedal free play

0.04

 0.20 in. (1  5 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3;
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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17-inch tires

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18-inch tires

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Compact spare tire

Tires and wheels

Tire size

215/60R17 96H

Tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold tire

inflation pressure)

Front tires:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear tires:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size

 6 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

76 ft·lbf (103 N·m, 10.5 kgf·m)

Tire size

225/50R18 95V

Tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold tire

inflation pressure)

Front tires:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear tires:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size

 7 J

Wheel nut torque

76 ft·lbf (103 N·m, 10.5 kgf·m)

Tire size

T145/90D16 106M, T145/70D18 107M

Tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold tire

inflation pressure)

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size

 4 T, 18  4 T

Wheel nut torque

76 ft·lbf (103 N·m, 10.5 kgf·m)

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: If equipped

Light bulbs

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

Type

Exterior

Headlights

9012

Front side marker lights

―

Front turn signal lights

―

Side turn signal lights

―

Rear side marker lights

―

Rear turn signal lights

―

Back-up lights

921

License plate lights

―

Interior

Vanity lights

―

Front interior lights/
front personal lights

―

Rear interior light

―

Luggage compartment
light

―

A: HIR2 halogen bulbs

C: Single end bulbs (amber)

E: Double end bulbs

B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

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Fuel information

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Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

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Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives

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Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.

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All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.

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Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.

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Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements.
Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.

You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to
engine damage.

At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A.

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Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline

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If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.

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Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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If your engine knocks

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Consult your Toyota dealer.

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You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

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Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO  NOT  use  any  flex-fuel  or  gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol,  including  from  any  pump  labeled
E30,  E50,  E85  (which  are  only  some
examples  of  fuel  containing  more  than
15% ethanol).

DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol.

(30% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

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Notice on fuel quality

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Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.

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Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

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Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.

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Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

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Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.

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When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Tire size (

P. 476)

DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (

P. 475)

Uniform tire quality grading

For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.

Location of treadwear indicators (

P. 365)

Tire ply composition and materials

Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands

which form the plies in a tire.

Radial tires or bias-ply tires

A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”

is a bias-ply tire.

TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE

A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.

A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air

pressure.

Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (

P. 480)

Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (

P. 468)

This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.

Summer tires or all season tires (

P. 369)

An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”

is a summer tire.

“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE

ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary

emergency use only.

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DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code

: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)



Type A



Type B

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Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.

Tire use (P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index
(2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)

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Tire dimensions

Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter

Tire size

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This  information  has  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  regulations
issued  by  the  National  Highway  Traffic  Safety Administration  of  the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It  provides  the  purchasers  and/or  prospective  purchasers  of  Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as

you read this information.

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DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)

times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi-

tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm

due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences

in road characteristics and climate.

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Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking

(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-

ing) traction.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to

degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead

to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger

car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-

ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly

inflated and not overloaded.

Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-

rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire

failure.

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Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pres-

sure

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been

parked for three hours or more, or has not

been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under

that condition

Maximum

inflation

pressure

The maximum cold inflated pressure to which

a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall

of the tire

Recommended infla-

tion pressure

Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a

manufacturer

Accessory weight

The combined weight (in excess of those stan-

dard items which may be replaced) of auto-

matic transmission, power steering, power

brakes, power windows, power seats, radio

and heater, to the extent that these items are

available as factory-installed equipment

(whether installed or not)

Curb weight

The weight of a motor vehicle with standard

equipment, including the maximum capacity of

fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air

conditioning and additional weight optional

engine

Maximum loaded vehi-

cle weight

The sum of:

(a) Curb weight

(b) Accessory weight

(d) Production options weight

Normal

occupant

weight

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants

specified in the second column of Table 1

that follows

Occupant distribution

Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-

fied in the third column of Table 1

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