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
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
Notice
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on
the ground.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and dynamic
torque control awd system ( ...
Vsc warning light remains on
Description
The skid control ecu is connected to the combination meter via the can
communication system.
W/o multi information display:
if the skid control ecu stores any dtcs which relate to the vsc system, the vsc
warning light comes on
in the combination meter.
W/ multi information d ...
Automatic transaxle assembly
Components
Removal
Remove engine assembly with transaxle
Remove the engine with transaxle (see page em-
98).
Drain automatic transaxle fluid
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain atf.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 47 n*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft. ...