Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: ■ Before refueling the vehicle Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed ...

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the k ...

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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed (→P. 124), consider each of the following points: ■ The engine will not start even though the sta ...

Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform do-it-yourself maintenance. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL ...

Checking brake fluid
Before checking or adding the brake fluid, remove the cover. (See “(c) Jump starting”). To check the fluid level, simply look at the see-through reservoir. The level should be between the � ...