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
Problem symptoms table (2006/01- )
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Re ...
Communication
Description
When a key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder but no communication
occurs between the key and
transponder key ecu, dtc b2796 is output. When a key is inserted into the
ignition key cylinder but a
communication error occurs between the key and transponder key ecu, dtc b ...
Installation
Install rear differential support
Install the differential support to the differential
carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 98 n*m (999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*Lbf)
Install rear differential no. 1 And no. 2 Support
Install the differential no. 1 And no. 2 Supports with
the 4 bo ...