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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

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To prevent battery discharge

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Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.

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Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

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Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)

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When recharging or replacing the battery

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Vehicles with a smart key system: In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is dis-
charged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or
unlock the doors.

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The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

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Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the
battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

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Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:

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Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.

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Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.

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Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.

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Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

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Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery:

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When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.

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Do not lean over the battery.

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In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.

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Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.

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Do not allow children near the battery.

NOTICE

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When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fan or engine drive belt.

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● The engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 77, 86) enters the red

zone or a loss of power is experienced.

● Steam comes out from under the hood.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.

Radiator
Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

Correction procedures

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The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” and “L”
lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap

Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.

Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.

Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

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When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.

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If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.

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Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts.

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When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:

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Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).

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Do not use any coolant additives.

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Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.

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Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (continuously variable transmission) or
1 or R (manual transmission) and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.

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When it is difficult to free the vehicle (vehicles with a TRAC system)

Press

to turn off TRAC.

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Vehicles with a monochrome display

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Vehicles with a color display

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

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WARNING

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When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.

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When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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To avoid damaging the transmission and other components

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Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.

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If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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9-1. Specifications

: Unladen vehicles

: 195/65R15 tires

: P205/55R16 and P215/45R17 tires

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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

183.1 in. (4650 mm)

Overall width

69.9 in. (1776 mm)

Overall height

57.3 in. (1455 mm)

Wheelbase

106.3 in. (2700 mm)

Tread

Front

60.3 in. (1531 mm)

59.8 in. (1519 mm)

Rear

60.4 in. (1534 mm)

59.9 in. (1522 mm)

Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)

865 lb. (390 kg)

Vehicle identification

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This number is also on the Certifi-
cation Label on the driver’s side
center pillar.

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Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.

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: Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No.

BT-33-73F (used belt), lbf

: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing

the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.

Engine

Model

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE) engines

Type

4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.17

 3.48 in. (80.5  88.3 mm)

Displacement

109.7 cu. in. (1798 cm

)

Drive belt tension

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2ZR-FE

143 ± 22 lbf (650 ± 100 N, 65 ± 10 kgf)

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2ZR-FAE

Automatic adjustment

Valve clearance

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane rating

87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

Lubrication system

Oil capacity
(Drain and refill

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reference

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With filter
Without filter

4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.)

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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat-
isfy 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 Committee
(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 (Reference)

5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following.

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

non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-
borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology

Do not use plain water

Ignition system

Spark plug

Make

DENSO SC20HR11
DENSO SC16HR11

Gap

0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

NOTICE

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

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Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage at
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F (20C):

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

Charging rates

5 A max.

Manual transaxle

Gear oil capacity
(Reference)

2.5 qt. (2.4 L, 2.1 Imp. qt.)

Gear oil type

“TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear
Oil LV GL-4 75W” or equivalent

NOTICE

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Manual transmission gear oil type

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Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the
gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or
fuel efficiency may be different or affected and, in the worst case, damage
to the vehicle' s transmission. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA Genu-
ine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” to achieve optimal per-
formance.

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Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” or an equivalent oil
of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications. Please contact
your Toyota dealer for further details.

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: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Continuously variable transaxle

Fluid capacity

7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine CVTF FE

NOTICE

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

Clutch

Pedal free play

0.2

0.6 in. (5 15 mm)

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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