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12.1.5 Fuel gauge
(Excluding LPG models)
Indicates the amount of remaining fuel in the
fuel tank in terms of a 10stage gradation
scale.
The operator will be warned that the remain
ing fuel level is low when the two stages at
far left start blinking.
It takes some time for the indicator to stabil
ize after refueling and the key switch is
turned on.
NOTICE
•
If the operating area is not level, the correct level may not be indicated. Always check the
fuel level on a level surface.
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When the gauge begins blinking, refuel as soon as possible.
•
In case of the diesel engine, when the fuel runs out, it will become necessary to bleed air
from the fuel supply system. Be sure to refuel before it runs out.
Gasoline fuel recommendation
Use only unleaded gasoline of 89 octane (RON89) rating or higher.
NOTICE
•
Do not use gasoline with more than 10% Ethanol (E10) or engine/fuel system damage
may occur.
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Do not use deteriorated fuel which has been stored for a long period of time or impure fuel
in which foreign material, water etc. is included.
Diesel fuel recommendation
Use only ultra lowsulfur fuel defined by EN590: 2013, which contains a sulfur not more than
10 ppm and a cetane index of 46 or more.
NOTICE
•
In cold weather, use winter diesel fuel to prevent clogging of the fuel filter caused by par
affin precipitation. In hot weather, do not use winter diesel fuel. Damage to engine will oc
cur.
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Do not use deteriorated fuel which has been stored for a long period of time or impure fuel
in which foreign material, water etc. is included.
12.1.6 Glow indicator
(Diesel engine models)
Indicates heating of the glow plugs.
The indicator lamp comes on and glow plug
heating begins when the key switch is turned
on. The lamp goes off automatically when
glow plug heating is completed.
The engine will start easily once the glow
plugs are heated.
NOTICE
The glow indicator lamp illuminates for a second when the engine coolant temperature ex
ceeds 50°C (122°F).
CAUTION
•
If the glow indicator lamp does not go off, the glow plugs may be defective. Ask the
Toyota dealer for an inspection.
12.1.7 Malfunction indicator lamp
▪ When an error occurs to the engine con
trol system, the lamp illuminates to in
form the operator.
▪ When the condition is normal, the lamp
illuminates when the key switch is turned
on and goes off when the engine starts.
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