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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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 � ...

Precautions for repairing body structure panels
1. HEAT REPAIR FOR BODY STRUCTURE PANELS Toyota prohibits the use of the heat repair method on body structure panels when repairing a vehicle damaged in a collision. Panels that have high streng ...

General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed as frequently as specified. In addition to checking the items listed, if you notice any unusual noise, smell or vibration, y ...