Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition:
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
Automatic car washes
Before washing the vehicle:
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
High pressure car washes
Notes for a smart key system (if equipped)
Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Caution
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components etc. To catch fire.
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
Precautions regarding the blind spot monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction.
If this occurs, consult your toyota dealer.
Notice
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
Cleaning the exterior lights
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
Antenna installation and removal precautions
For vehicles equipped with vehicle stability (vsc) system
Notices when using drum tester
Before beginning testing, disable the vsc. To
disable the vsc, turn the ignition switch off
and connect sst to terminals 12 (ts) and 4
(cg) of the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
Notice:
Confirm that the vsc warning light blinks.
Vsc system will be r ...
Installation
Install front bumper side retainer lh
Install the clip and bumper side retainer.
Install the bolt.
Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*Lbf)
Install front bumper side retainer rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
Install front bumper reinforcemen ...
Hydraulic test
Measure line pressure
Notice:
Perform the test at the normal operating atf
temperature: 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
The line pressure test should always be
performed with at least 2 people. One person
should observe the condition of the wheels or
wheel chocks while the other ...