Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

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Part 1OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTSAND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−1Overview of instrumentsand controls

� Instrument panel overview

� Instrument cluster overview

� Indicator symbols on theinstrument panel

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Instrument panel overview

1. Rear view mirror remote control lever

2. Side vent

3. Instrument cluster

4. Center vents

5. Electric moon roof switch andpersonal light

6. Power door lock switch(vehicles without power windows)

7. Glovebox

8. Power door lock switch(vehicles with power windows)

9. Power window switches

10. Automatic transmission selector lever ormanual transmission gear shift lever

11. Parking brake lever

12. Hood lock release lever

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1. Power rear view mirror control switch

2. Headlight and turn signal switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Emergency flasher switch

5. Clock

6. Rear window defogger switch

7. Car audio

8. Air conditioning controls

9. Auxiliary box

10. Cup holder

11. Cigarette lighter

12. Ashtray

13. Ignition switch

14. Cruise control switch

15. Tilt steering lock release lever

16. Instrument panel light control knob

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1. Service reminder indicators or indicatorlights

2. Engine coolant temperature gauge

3. Fuel gauge

4. Speedometer

5. Trip meter reset knob

6. Odometer and two trip meters

Instrument cluster overview�Type A

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�Type B


2. Tachometer

3. Speedometer

4. Fuel gauge



7. Thermometer


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�Type C


2. Tachometer

3. Speedometer

4. Fuel gauge



7. Thermometer


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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light∗1

Seat belt reminder light∗1

Discharge warning light∗1

Malfunction indicator lamp∗1

Low oil pressure warning light∗1

Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1

Open door warning light∗1

(type A)

(type B)

SRS airbag warning light∗1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1

Low fuel level warning light∗1

(type A)

(type B)

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive−off indicator light

Cruise control indicator light∗2

Rear window defogger indicator light

∗1: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.

∗2: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.

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Chapter 1−2Keys and Doors

� Keys

� Side doors

� Power windows

� Trunk lid

� Hood

� Theft deterrent system

� Fuel tank cap

� Electric moon roof

Keys

Your vehicle is supplied with two kindsof key.

1. Master key—This key works in everylock.

2. Subkey—This key will not work in thetrunk.

To protect things locked in the trunk whenyou have your vehicle parked, leave thesubkey with the attendant.

Since the doors and trunk lid can belocked without a key, you should alwayscarry a spare master key in case youaccidentally lock your keys inside the ve-hicle.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on the plate.Keep the plate in a safe place such asyour wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if youneed additional keys, duplicates can bemade by a Toyota dealer using the keynumber.

You should also put a copy of the keynumber with your important papers.

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Side doors

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turnit.

To lock: Turn the key forward.To unlock: Turn the key backward.

Vehicles with power door lock system—Allthe doors lock and unlock simultaneouslywith either front door. In the driver’s doorlock, turning the key once will unlock thedriver’s door and twice in succession willunlock all the doors simultaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHINSIDE LOCK BUTTON

Move the lock button.

To lock: Push the knob down.To unlock: Pull the knob up.

Closing the door with the lock knob in thelock position will also lock the door. Becareful not to lock your keys in the ve-hicle.

Vehicles with power door lock sys-tem—The door cannot be locked if youleave the key in the ignition switch.

Vehicles with power windows (driver’s side)

Vehicles with power windows(passenger’s side)

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Vehicles withoutpower windows

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POW-ER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

Vehicles with power windows—

To lock: Push the switch on the front side.To unlock: Push the switch on the rearside.

Vehicles without power windows—

To lock: Push the switch on the ”LOCK”side.To unlock: Push the switch on the oppo-site side of the ”LOCK” side.

All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-ly.

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

Move the lock lever to the ”LOCK”position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a reardoor so it can be opened from the outsideonly, not from inside. We recommend us-ing this feature whenever small childrenare in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doorsare closed and locked, especiallywhen small children are in the ve-hicle. Along with the proper use ofseat belts, locking the doors helpsprevent the driver and passengersfrom being thrown out from the ve-hicle during an accident. It also helpsprevent the doors from being openedunintentionally.

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Power windows

The windows can be operated with theswitch on each door.

The power windows work when the ignitionswitch is in the ”ON” position.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves aslong as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch.To close: Pull up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only):Push the switch completely down and thenrelease it. The window will fully open. Tostop the window partway, lightly pull theswitch up and then release it.

Window lockbutton

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN-DOWS

Use the switches on the passengers’doors. The driver’s door also hasswitches that control the passengers’windows.

The window moves as long as you holdthe switch.

To open: Push down the switch.To close: Pull up the switch.

If you push in the window lock button onthe driver’s door, the passengers’ windowscannot be operated.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.

� Always make sure the head, handsand other parts of the body of alloccupants are kept completely in-side the vehicle before you closethe power windows. If someone’sneck, head or hands gets caught ina closing window, it could result ina serious injury. When anyonecloses the power windows, be surethat they operate the windows safe-ly.

� When small children are in the ve-hicle, never let them use the powerwindow switches without supervi-sion. Use the window lock button toprevent them from making unex-pected use of the switches.

� Never leave small children alone inthe vehicle, especially with the igni-tion key still inserted. They coulduse the power window switches andget trapped in a window. Unat-tended children can become in-volved in serious accidents.

Trunk lid—

To open the trunk lid from the outside,insert the master key and turn it clock-wise.

See ”Luggage stowage precautions” inPart 2 for precautions to observe in load-ing luggage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and pressdown on it. After closing the trunk lid, trypulling it up to make sure it is securelyclosed.

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CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-ing. This not only keeps the luggagefrom being thrown out but also pre-vents exhaust gases from enteringthe vehicle.

—Lock release lever

To open the trunk lid from the driver’sseat, pull up on the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, insert themaster key and turn it counterclockwiseto deactivate the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it upto make sure it is securely locked.

—Lock release lever cancelling system

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Hood

To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. Thehood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hoodis securely locked. Otherwise, thehood may open unexpectedly whiledriving and an accident may occur.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up onthe a uxiliary catch lever and lift thehood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting thesupport rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see thatyou have not forgotten any tools, rags,etc. and return the support rod to its clip−this prevents rattles. Then lower the hoodmake sure it locks into place. If neces-sary, press down gently on the front edgeto lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod intothe slot, make sure the rod supportsthe hood security from falling downon to your head or body.

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Theft deterrent system—

To deter the vehicle theft, the systemis designed to give an alarm and keepthe engine from being started if any ofthe doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-locked or the battery terminal is discon-nected and then reconnected when thevehicle is locked.

The alarm blows the horn intermittentlyand flashes the headlights, tail lights. Theengine cannot be started because thestarter circuit will be cut.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK”position and remove it.

2. Have all passengers get out of thevehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk andhood.

The indicator light will come on when allthe doors, trunk and hood are closed andlocked.

As the doors are locked, the system willgive you a preparation time of 30 secondsbefore the setting, during which the doors,trunk and hood may be opened to preparefor the setting.

Be careful not to unlock any door with thekey or wireless remote control transmitterduring setting. This will cancel the system.

4. After making sure the indicator lightstarts flashing, you may leave the ve-hicle.

The system will automatically be set afterthe preparation time passes. The indicatorlight will flash to show the system is set.If any of the doors, trunk or hood is openat that time, the setting is interrupted untilit is closed and locked.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle whenyou set the system, because unlockingfrom the inside will activate the system.

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WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET

Activating the system

The system will give the alarm and cutthe starter circuit under the followingconditions:

� If any of the doors is unlocked or ifthe trunk or hood is forcibly openedwithout the key or wireless remote con-trol transmitter

� If the battery terminal is disconnectedand then reconnected

After one minute, the alarm will automati-cally stop with the starter circuit cut kepton.

Reactivating the alarm

Once set, the system automatically resetsthe alarm each time all the doors, trunkand hood are closed after the alarmstops.

The alarm will be activated again underthe following conditions:

� If any of the doors, trunk or hood isopened

� If the battery terminal is disconnectedand then reconnected

Stopping the alarm

Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK” to”ON” position. The alarm will be stoppedwith the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop-ping the alarm in this manner will keepthe alarm from being reactivated when anyof the doors, trunk or hood is opened.

Interrupting the setting

With the system set, the trunk can beopened with the key without activating orcancelling the system. While it is open,the doors and hood may be opened inaddition. However, when the battery termi-nal is disconnected and then reconnected,the system is activated.

To resume the setting, close and lock allthe doors, trunk and hood. The trunk mustbe closed with the key removed.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

Unlock either front door with the key orwireless remote control transmitter. Thiscancels the system completely and thestarter circuit cut will be cancelled atonce.

INDICATOR LIGHT

The indicator light gives the followingthree indications.

FLASHING—The system is set. You needthe key or wireless remote control trans-mitter to open the doors, trunk and hood.

ON—The system will automatically be setwhen the time comes. The doors, trunkand hood may be opened without a keyor wireless remote control transmitter.

OFF—The system is inactive. You mayopen any door, trunk and hood.

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TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the system as described above.The doors should be locked with thekey or wireless remote control transmit-ter. Be sure to wait until the indicatorlight starts flashing.

3. Unlock any door from the inside. Thesystem should activate the alarm.

4. Cancel the system by unlocking any ofthe doors with the key or wireless re-mote control transmitter.

5. Repeat this operation for the otherdoors, trunk and hood. When testing onthe hood, also check that the systemis activated when the battery terminalis disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly,have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

Fuel tank cap

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull thelever up.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

� Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames when refueling.The fumes are flammable.

� When opening the cap, do not re-move the cap quickly. In hot weath-er, fuel under pressure could causeinjury by spraying out of the fillerneck if the cap is suddenly re-moved.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,then pause slightly before removingit. After removing the cap, hang iton the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swooshwhen the cap is opened. When installing,turn the cap clockwise till you hear aclick.

If the cap is not tightened securely, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on.Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

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The indicator lamp goes off after drivingseveral times. If the indicator lamp doesnot go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

CAUTION

� Make sure the cap is tightened se-curely to prevent fuel spillage incase of an accident.

� Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tankcap for replacement. It has a built−in check valve to reduce fuel tankvacuum.

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

To operate the moon roof, use theswitches beside the personal light.

The moon roof works when the ignitionswitch is in the ”ON” position.

Sliding operation—

To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE”side.

To close: Push the switch on the oppositeside of the ”SLIDE” side.

As a precaution when closing, the roofstops at the half closed position beforefully closing. Therefore, release the switchand then push it again to close it com-pletely.

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Tilting operation—

To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”UP”side.

To lower: Push the switch on the oppositeside of the ”UP” side.

You may stop the moon roof at any de-sired position. The roof will move whilethe switch is being pushed and stop whenreleased except to slide open.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.

� While the vehicle is moving, alwayskeep the head, hands and otherparts of the body of all occupantsaway from the roof opening. Other-wise, you could be seriously injuredif the vehicle stops suddenly or ifthe vehicle is involved in an acci-dent.

� Always make sure nobody placeshis/her head, hands and other partsof the body in the roof opening be-fore you close the roof. If some-one’s neck, head or hands getscaught in the closing roof, it couldresult in a serious injury. Whenanyone closes the roof, first makesure it is safe to do so.

� Never leave small children alone inthe vehicle, especially with the igni-tion key still inserted. They coulduse the moon roof switches and gettrapped in the roof opening. Unat-tended children can become in-volved in serious accidents.

� Never sit on top of the vehiclearound the roof opening.

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Chapter 1−3Seats, Seat belts,Steering wheel andMirrors

� Seats

� Front seats

� Fold−down rear seat

� Head restraints

� Seat belts

� SRS airbags

� Child restraint

� Tilt steering wheel

� Outside rear view mirrors

� Anti−glare inside rear viewmirror

� Vanity mirror

SeatsWhile the vehicle is being driven, all ve-hicle occupants should have the seatbackupright, sit well back in the seat and prop-erly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

� Do not drive the vehicle unless theoccupants are not properly seated.Do not allow sitting on top of afolded−down seatback, or in theluggage compartment. Persons notproperly seated and not properly re-strained by seat belts can be se-verely injured in the event of emer-gency braking or a collision.

� During driving, do not allow pas-sengers to stand up or movearound between seats. Severe inju-ries can occur in the event of emer-gency braking or a collision.

CAUTION

The SRS side airbags are installed inthe driver and front passenger seats.Observe the following precautions.

� Do not lean against the front doorwhen the vehicle is in use. The sideairbag inflates with considerablespeed and force; you may be killedor seriously injured.

� Do not modify or replace the seatsor surface of the front seats withthe side airbags. Such changes maydisable the system or cause theside airbags to inflate, resulting indeath or serious injury. Consultyour Toyota dealer.

� Do not use accessories for theseats which cover the parts wherethe side airbags should inflate.Such accessories may prevent theside airbags from activating correct-ly, causing death or serious injury.

Front seats——Front seat precautions (withSRS side airbags)

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Adjust the driver’s seat so that the footpedals, steering wheel and instrumentpanel controls are within easy reach ofthe driver.

CAUTION

� Adjustments should not be madewhile the vehicle is moving, as theseat may unexpectedly move andcause the driver to lose control ofthe vehicle.

� When adjusting the seat, be carefulnot to hit the seat against a pas-senger or luggage.

� After adjusting the seat position,try sliding it forward and backwardto make sure it is locked in posi-tion.

� After adjusting the seatback, exertbody pressure to make sure it islocked in position.

� Do not put objects under the seatsas they may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedlypush up the seat position adjustinglever; the seat may suddenly move,causing the driver to lose control ofthe vehicle.

� While adjusting the seat, do not putyour hands under the seat or nearthe moving parts. You may catchand injure your hands or fingers.

—Seat adjustment precautions —Adjusting front seats

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seatto the desired position with slight bodypressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTINGLEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up.Then lean back to the desired angleand release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding underthe lap belt during a collision, avoidreclining the seatback any more thanneeded. The seat belts provide maxi-mum protection in a frontal or rearcollision when the driver and the pas-senger are sitting up straight andwell back in the seats. If you arereclined, the lap belt may slide pastyour hips and apply restraint forcesdirectly to the abdomen. Therefore, inthe event of a frontal collision, therisk of personal injury may increasewith increasing recline of the seat-back.

Fold−down rear seat

(A) FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT

1. To unlock the seatback, pull the le-ver in the luggage compartment.

2. Fold down the seatback.

Each seatback may be folded separately.On vehicles with built−in child restraint,only the left seatback can be folded down.

This will enlarge the trunk room as far asthe seatbacks. See ”Luggage stowage pre-cautions” in Part 2 for precautions to ob-serve in loading luggage.

NOTICE

Make sure the luggage loaded in theenlarged trunk room will not damagethe webbing of the rear center seatbelt when the left seatback is foldeddown.

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CAUTION

When returning the seatback to theupright position:

� Make sure the seat belts are nottwisted or caught in the seatbackand are arranged in the properposition for ready to use.

� Make sure the rear center seat beltcan be pulled out of the retractor.If it cannot, firmly pull the belt andrelease it. You will then be able tosmoothly pull the belt out of theretractor.

� Make sure the seatback is securelylocked by pushing forward and rear-ward on the top of the seatback.

(B) PREVENTING DAMAGE TO REARCENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING

When folding down the left seatback, ifthe luggage loaded in the enlargedtrunk room will damage the webbing ofthe rear center seat belt, separate therear center seat belt to prevent damage.

Insert the key into the hole (light gray)on the buckle to release the tab 1 (lightgray), and allow the belt to retract.

CAUTION

Separate the rear center seat beltonly on the above mentioned case;do not separate it in other cases.

(C) BEFORE RETURNING REAR SEAT

Make sure the shoulder belt passthrough the guide when returning theseatback up.

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Before returning the seatback to theupright position, make sure to correctlyconnect the center seat belt for readyuse.

Insert the tab 1 (light gray) into the bucklewith light gray buckle−release button.

You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.

CAUTION

� Be careful not to mix up the propermatch of the tab and buckle. Donot insert the tab 1 (light gray) intoother buckle than the one with lightgray buckle release button. (See”Seat belts” in this chapter forproper matching of the buckles andtabs.)

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked.

� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

� Make sure the belt is not twisted orcaught in the seatback and that itis arranged in the proper positionfor ready use.

� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer.

Head restraints

For your safety, adjust the head re-straint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up.To lower: Push it down while pressing thelock release button.

The head restraint is most effective whenit is close to your head. Therefore, usinga cushion on the seatback is not recom-mended.

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CAUTION

� Adjust the center of the head re-straint so that it is closest to thetop of your ears.

� After adjusting the head restraint,make sure it is locked in position.

� Do not drive with the head re-straints removed.

Toyota strongly urges that the driver andpassengers in the vehicle be properly re-strained at all times with the seat beltsprovided. Failure to do so could increasethe chance of injury and/or the severity ofinjury in accidents.

Child. Use a child restraint system ap-propriate for the child until the child be-comes large enough to properly wear thevehicle’s seat belts. See ”Child restraint”for details.

If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the rearseat and must be restrained using thevehicle’s seat belt. According to accidentstatistics, the child is safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.

If a child must sit in the front seat, theseat belts should be worn properly. If anaccident occurs and the seat belts are notworn properly, the force of the rapid infla-tion of the airbag may cause death orserious injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up orkneel on either rear or front seats. Anunrestrained child could suffer serious in-jury or death during emergency braking ora collision. Also, do not let the child siton your lap. It does not provide sufficientrestraint.

If the shoulder belt falls across the child’sneck or face, have the child sit slightlycloser to the buckle side of the seat sothat the belt lays across the shoulder.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Ask your doctor forspecific recommendations. The lap beltshould be worn securely and as low aspossible over the hips and not on thewaist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-ry, first check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

Seat belts——Seat belt precautions

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CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seatsproperly wearing their seat beltswhenever the vehicle is moving.Otherwise, they are much more likelyto suffer serious bodily injury ordeath in the event of sudden brakingor a collision.

When using the seat belts, observethe following:

� Use the belt for only one person ata time. Do not use a single belt fortwo or more people—even children.

� Avoid reclining the seatbacks toomuch. The seat belts provide maxi-mum protection when the seatbacksare in the upright position. (Referto the seat adjustment instructions.)

� Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. Take care thatthey do not get caught or pinchedin the seat or doors.

� Inspect the belt system periodically.Check for cuts, fraying, and looseparts. Damaged parts should be re-placed. Do not disassemble ormodify the system.

� Keep the belts clean and dry. Ifthey need cleaning, use a mild soapsolution or lukewarm water. Neveruse bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-ers—they may severely weaken thebelts.

� Replace the belt assembly (includ-ing bolts) if it has been used in asevere impact. The entire assemblyshould be replaced even if damageis not obvious.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seatsonly) and sit up straight and well backin the seat. To fasten your belt, pull itout of the retractor and insert the tabinto the buckle.


The seat belt length automatically adjuststo your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during asudden stop or on impact. It also maylock if you lean forward too quickly. Aslow, easy motion will allow the belt toextend, and you can move around freely.

—Front and rear seat belts

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If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of theretractor, firmly pull the belt and releaseit. You will then be able to smoothly pullthe belt out of the retractor.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-pletely extended and is then retractedeven slightly, the belt is locked in thatposition and cannot be extended. This fea-ture is used to hold the child restraintsystem securely. (For details, see ”Childrestraint” in this chapter.) To free the beltagain, fully retract the belt and then pullthe belt out once more.

CAUTION

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the belt is not twisted.


� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer. Do not use the seatuntil the seat belt is fixed. It cannotprotect an adult occupant or yourchild from injury.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulderanchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size.

To raise: Slide the anchor up.To lower: Push in the lock release buttonand slide the anchor down.

After adjustment make sure the anchor islocked in position.

CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder beltis positioned across the center ofyour shoulder. The belt should bekept away from your neck, but notfalling off your shoulder. Failure todo so could reduce the amount ofprotection in an accident and causeserious injures in a collision.

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Keep as low on hipbone as possibleKeep as low on hipbone as possibleKeep as low on hipbone as possibleKeep as low on hipsas possible

Too highToo highToo highToo highToo high

Take upslack

Adjust the position of the lap andshoulder belts.

Position the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips—not on your waist, then ad-just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulderportion upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION

� High−positioned lap belts andloose−fitting belts both could in-crease the chance of injury due tosliding under the lap belt during anaccident or other unintended result.Keep the lap belt as low on yourhips as possible.

� For your safety, do not place theshoulder belt under your arm.

To release the belt, press the buckle−re-lease button and allow the belt to re-tract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pullit out and check for kinks or twists. Thenmake sure it remains untwisted as it re-tracts.

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REAR CENTER SEAT BELT (WITHFOLD−DOWN SEAT)

The rear center seat belt is a 3−point typerestraint with 2 buckles. Both seat beltbuckles must be correctly located and se-curely latched for proper operation

Make sure the buckle 1 (with light graybuckle−release button) is securely latchedfor ready use of the center seat belt.

The buckle 1 should be separated onlywhen the rear left seatback is foldeddown, if the luggage loaded in the en-larged trunk room will damage the web-bing of the rear center seat belt. (See”Fold−down rear seat” in this chapter forthe instruction of how to correctly connectthe seat belt.)

Two buckles and tabs for rear centerseat belt

The two buckles for the rear center seatbelt are distinguished with colors of thebuckle release button. Also the two tabshave different shape for its end so thatthe belt is not buckled in the wrong place.

Buckle 1—Properly matches with lightgray tabBuckle 2—Properly matches with interi-or color tab

CAUTION

Make sure the both buckles are cor-rectly located and securely latched.Failure to properly match the buckleand tab may cause severe injury incase of an accident or a collision.

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CAUTION

Do not use the rear center seat beltwith either buckle released. Fasteningonly the shoulder belt or lap belt maycause severe personal injury in caseof sudden braking or a collision.

—Seat belt extenderIf your seat belt cannot be fastened se-curely because it is not long enough, apersonalized seat belt extender is avail-able from your Toyota dealer free ofcharge.

Please contact your local Toyota dealer sothat the dealer can order the proper re-quired length for the extender. Bring theheaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-er measurement and selection of length.Additional ordering information is availableat your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender,observe the following. Failure to fol-low these instructions could result inless effectiveness of the seat belt re-straint system in case of vehicle acci-dent, increasing the chance of per-sonal injury.

� Never use the seat belt extender ifyou can fasten the seat belt withoutit.

� Remember that the extender pro-vided for you may not be safe whenused on a different vehicle, or foranother person or at a differentseating position than the one origi-nally intended for.

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To connect the extender to the seatbelt, insert the tab into the seat beltbuckle so that the ”PRESS” signs onthe buckle−release buttons of the ex-tender and the seat belt are both facingoutward as shown.


When releasing the seat belt, press onthe buckle−release button on the extender,not on the seat belt. This helps preventdamage to the vehicle interior and extend-er itself.

When not in use, remove the extenderand store in the vehicle for future use.

CAUTION

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the seat belt extender is nottwisted.


� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer.

—Front seat belt pretensioners

The driver and front passenger’s seatbelts are equipped with a pretensionerwhich is designed to be activated to-gether with the front airbags in re-sponse to a severe frontal impact.

When the airbag sensor detects the shockof a severe frontal impact, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the re-tractor so that the belt snugly restrainsthe front seat occupants.

The seat belt pretensioners are activatedeven with no passenger in the front seat.

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This indicator comes on when the igni-tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. It goes off after about6 seconds. This means the front seatbelt pretensioners are operating proper-ly.

This warning light system monitors airbagsensor assembly, seat belt pretensionerassembly, warning light, interconnectingwiring and power sources. (For details,see ”Service reminder indicators andwarning buzzers” in chapter 1−5.)

The seat belt pretensioner system mainlyconsists of the following components andtheir locations are shown in the illustra-tion.

1. Front satellite sensor

2. SRS airbag warning light

3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies

4. Airbag sensor assembly

The seat belt pretensioner is controlled bythe airbag sensor assembly. The airbagsensor assembly consists of a safing sen-sor and airbag sensor.

When a seat belt pretensioner is acti-vated, an operating noise may be heardand a small amount of smoke−like gasmay be released. This gas is harmlessand does not indicate that a fire is occur-ring.

Once the seat belt pretensioner has beenactivated, the seat belt retractor remainslocked.

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or openthe front seat belt pretensioner as-semblies, airbag sensor or surround-ing area or wiring. Doing any ofthese may cause sudden operation ofthe front seat belt pretensioners ordisable the system, which could re-sult in serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious injuries.

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NOTICE

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of theseat belt pretensioners in somecases.

� Installation of electronic items suchas a mobile two−way radio, cassettetape player or compact disc player

� Repairs on or near the front seatbelt retractor assemblies

� Modification of the suspension sys-tem

� Modification of the front end struc-ture

� Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,winches or any other equipment tothe front end

� Repairs made on or near the frontfenders, front end structure or con-sole

This front seat belt pretensioner systemhas a service reminder indicator to informthe driver of operating problems. If eitherof the following conditions occurs, thisindicates a malfunction of the airbags orpretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealeras soon as possible to service thevehicle.

� The light does not come on when theignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position, or remains on.

� The light comes on or flashes whiledriving.

� If either front seat belt does not retractor can not be pulled out due to amalfunction or activation of the preten-sioner.

� The front seat belt pretensioner assem-bly or surrounding area has been dam-aged.

� The front and side parts of the vehicle(shaded in the illustration) were in-volved in an accident not of the extentto cause the seat belt pretensioners tooperate.

� The front seat belt pretensioner assem-bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwisedamaged.

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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) airbags are designed to providefurther protection for the driver andfront passenger when added to the pri-mary protection provided by the seatbelts.

In response to a severe frontal impact,the SRS airbags work together with theseat belts to help prevent or reduce injuryby inflating, in order to decrease the likeli-hood of the driver’s or front passenger’shead or chest directly hitting the steeringwheel or dashboard. The passenger airbagis activated even with no passenger in thefront seat.

Be sure to wear your seat belt.

CAUTION

A driver or front passenger too closeto the steering wheel or dashboardduring airbag deployment can bekilled or seriously injured. Toyotastrongly recommends that:

� The driver sit as far back as pos-sible from the steering wheel whilestill maintaining control of the ve-hicle.

� The front passenger sit as far backas possible from the dashboard.

� All vehicle occupants be properlyrestrained using the available seatbelts.

This indicator comes on when the igni-tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. It goes off after about6 seconds. This means the SRS airbagsare operating properly.

The SRS airbag warning light systemmonitors the airbag sensor assembly, in-flators, warning light, interconnecting wir-ing and power sources.

SRS driver and frontpassenger airbags

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The SRS airbag system is designed toactivate in response to a severe frontalimpact within the shaded area betweenthe arrows in the illustration.

There may be the case that the SRS air-bags will not activate with such an impactin which the occupant wearing the seatbelt correctly would not get serious injury.

The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi-ty of the impact is above the designedthreshold level, comparable to an approxi-mate 24 km/h (15 mph) collision whenimpacting straight into a fixed barrier thatdoes not move or deform.

If the severity of the impact is below theabove threshold level, the SRS airbagsmay not deploy.

However, this threshold velocity will beconsiderably higher if the vehicle strikesan object, such as a parked vehicle orsign pole, which can move or deform onimpact, or if it is involved in an underridecollision (e.g. a collision in which the noseof the vehicle ”underrides”, or goes under,the bed of a truck).

It is possible with collision severity at themarginal level of airbag sensor detectionand activation that only one of your ve-hicle’s two airbags will deploy.

For the safety of all occupants, be sureto always wear seat belts.

Collision from the rear

Vehicle roll−over

Collision from the side

The SRS airbags are not designed toinflate if the vehicle is subjected to aside or rear impact, if it rolls over, orif it is involved in a low−speed frontalcollision.

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The SRS airbag system mainly consists ofthe following components and their loca-tions are shown in the illustration.

1. Front satellite sensor


3. Airbag module for passenger (airbagand inflator)


5. Airbag module for driver (airbag andinflator)

The airbag sensor assembly consists of asafing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe frontal impact, sensors detectdeceleration and the system triggers theairbag inflators. Then a chemical reactionin the inflators momentarily fills the air-bags with non−toxic gas to help restrainthe forward motion of the occupants.

When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokealong with non−toxic gas. This does notindicate a fire. Be sure to wash off anyresidue as soon as possible to preventminor skin irritation.

Deployment of the airbags happen in afraction of a second, so the airbags mustinflate with considerable force. While thesystem is designed to reduce serious inju-ries, it may also cause minor burns orabrasions and swellings.

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheelhub, dashboard) may be hot for severalminutes, but the airbags themselves willnot be hot. The airbags are designed toinflate only once.

A crash severe enough to inflate the air-bags may break the windshield as thevehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas-senger airbag the windshield may also bedamaged by absorbing some of the forceof the inflating airbag.

CAUTION

� The SRS airbag system is designedonly as a supplement to the prima-ry protection of the driver side andfront passenger side seat belt sys-tems. The front seat occupants canbe killed or seriously injured by aninflating airbag if they do not wearthe available seat belts. During sud-den braking just before a collision,an unrestrained driver or front pas-senger can move forward into directcontact with or close proximity tothe airbag which may then deployduring the collision. To obtain maxi-mum protection in an accident, thedriver and all passengers in the ve-hicle must wear their seat belts.Wearing a seat belt during an acci-dent reduces the chances of deathor serious injuries or being thrownout of the vehicle. For instructionsand precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see “Seat belts” in thischapter.

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� Improperly seated and/or restrainedinfants and children can be killedor seriously injured by a deployingairbag. An infant or child who istoo small to use a seat belt shouldbe properly secured using a childrestraint system. Toyota stronglyrecommends that all infants andchildren be placed in the rear seatof the vehicle and properly re-strained. The rear seat is the safestfor infants and children. For in-structions concerning the installa-tion of a child restraint system, see“Child restraint” in this chapter. � Never put a rear−facing child re-

straint system on the front seat be-cause the force of the rapid infla-tion of the passenger airbag cancause death or serious injury to thechild.

Move seatfully back

� A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be allowed to put on thefront seat only when it is unavoid-able. Always move the seat as farback as possible, because the forceof a deploying airbag could causedeath or serious injury to the child.On vehicles with side airbags, do notallow the child to lean against thefront door or around the front dooreven of the child is seated in thechild restraint system. It is danger-ous if the side airbag inflates, andthe impact could cause death or seri-ous injury to the child.

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For instructions concerning theinstallation of a child restraint sys-tem, see “Child restraint” in thischapter.

� Do not sit on the edge of the seator lean over the dashboard whenthe vehicle is in use. The airbagsinflate with considerable speed andforce; you may be killed or serious-ly injured. Sit up straight and wellback in the seat, and always useyour seat belt.

� Do not allow a child to stand up,or to kneel on the front passengerseat. The airbag inflates with con-siderable speed and force; the childmay be killed or seriously injured.

� Do not hold a child on your lap orin your arms. Use a child restraintsystem in the rear seat. For instruc-tions concerning the installation ofa child restraint system, see ”Childrestraint” in this chapter.

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� Do not put objects or your pets onor in front of the dashboard orsteering wheel pad that houses theairbag system. They might restrictinflation or cause death or seriousinjury as they are projected rear-ward by the force of deploying air-bags. Likewise, the driver and frontpassenger should not hold things intheir arms or on their knees.

� Do not modify or remove any wir-ing. Do not modify, remove, strikeor open any components such asthe steering wheel column cover,front passenger airbag cover, frontpassenger airbag, airbag sensor as-sembly. Doing any of these maycause sudden SRS airbag inflationor disable the system, which couldresult in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in death or serious inju-ries.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of theSRS airbag system in some cases.



� Modification of the front end struc-ture

� Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,winches or any other equipment tothe front end

� Repairs made on or near the frontfenders, front end structure, con-sole, steering column, steeringwheel or dashboard near the frontpassenger’s airbag

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This SRS airbag system has a servicereminder indicator to inform the driver ofoperating problems. If either of thefollowing conditions occurs, this indicatesa malfunction of the airbags. Contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible toservice the vehicle.


� The light comes on while driving.

In the following cases, contact your Toyotadealer as soon as possible:

� The SRS airbags have been inflated.

� The front part of the vehicle (shadedin the illustration) was involved in anaccident not of the extent to cause theSRS airbags to inflate.

� The pad section of the steering wheelor front passenger airbag cover(shaded in the illustration) is scratched,cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cablesbefore contacting your Toyota dealer.

SRS side airbags

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) side airbags are designed to pro-vide further protection for the driverand front passenger when added to theprimary protection provided by the seatbelts.

In response to a severe side impact, theSRS side airbags work together with theseat belt to help prevent or reduce injuryby inflating, in order to decrease the im-pact mainly on the driver’s or front pas-senger’s chest. The SRS side airbag onthe passenger seat is activated even withno passenger in the front seat.

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CAUTION

SRS side airbags inflate with consid-erable force. To avoid potential deathor serious injury during inflation of aside airbag, Toyota strongly recom-mends that the driver and front pas-senger;

� Wear their seat belt

� Remain properly seated with theirback against the seat at all times.

This indicator comes on when the igni-tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. It goes off after about6 seconds. This means the SRS sideairbags are operating properly.

The warning light system monitors the air-bag sensor assembly, inflators, warninglight, interconnecting wiring and powersources. (For details, see ”Service remind-er indicators and warning buzzers” inchapter 1−5.)

The SRS side airbag system may notinflate if the vehicle is subjected to acollision from the side at an angle, ora collision to the side of the vehiclebody other than the passenger compart-ment shown in the illustration, whichimpact is not severe enough for thepassenger compartment.

There may be the case that the SRS sideairbags will not activate with such an impactin which the occupant wearing the seat beltcorrectly would not get serious injury.

The SRS side airbags are designed toinflate when the passenger compartmentgets a severe impact from the side.

For the safety of all occupants, be sureto always wear your seat belt.

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The SRS side airbags are not designedto inflate if the vehicle is rolled over.

If the impact on the body of the passen-ger compartment is not strong as illus-trated above, the relevant SRS side airbagmay not inflate.

The SRS side airbag system mainly con-sists of the following components andtheir locations are shown in the illustra-tion.


2. Side airbag module (airbag and inflator)

3. Side airbag sensor assembly


The SRS side airbag system is controlledby the airbag sensor. The airbag sensorassembly consists of a safing sensor andairbag sensor.

In a severe side impact, the side airbagsensor triggers the side airbag inflators.Then a chemical reaction in the inflatorsmomentarily fills the airbags with non−tox-ic gas to help restrain the lateral motionof the occupants.

When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokealong with non−toxic gas. This does notindicate a fire. Be sure to wash off anyresidue as soon as possible to preventminor skin irritation.

Deployment of the airbags happen in afraction of a second, so the airbags mustinflate with considerable force. While thesystem is designed to reduce serious inju-ries, it may also cause minor burns orabrasions and swellings.

Front seats may be hot for several min-utes, but the airbags themselves will notbe hot. The airbags are designed to inflateonly once.

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CAUTION

� The SRS side airbag system is de-signed only as a supplement to theprimary protection of the driverside and front passenger side seatbelt systems. The front seat occu-pants can be killed or seriously in-jured by an inflating airbag if theydo not wear the available seatbelts. During sudden braking justbefore a collision, an unrestraineddriver or front passenger can movesideward into direct contact with orclose proximity to the airbag whichmay then deploy during the colli-sion. To obtain maximum protectionin an accident, the driver and allpassengers in the vehicle mustwear their seat belts. Wearing aseat belt during an accident re-duces the chances of death or seri-ous injuries or being thrown out ofthe vehicle. For instructions andprecautions concerning the seatbelt system, see “Seat belts” in thischapter.

� Improperly seated and/or restrainedinfants and children can be killedor seriously injured by a deployingairbag. An infant or child who istoo small to use a seat belt shouldbe properly secured using a childrestraint system. Toyota stronglyrecommends that all infants andchildren be placed in the rear seatof the vehicle and properly re-strained. The rear seat is the safestfor infants and children. For in-structions concerning the installa-tion of a child restraint system, see“Child restraint” in this chapter.

� Do not allow the child to leanagainst the front door even if thechild is seated in the child restraintsystem. It is dangerous if the sideairbag inflates and the impact couldcause death or serious injury to thechild. For instructors concerningthe installation of a child restraintsystem, see “Child restraint” in thischapter.

� Do not lean against the front doorwhen the vehicle is in use. The sideairbag inflates with considerablespeed and force; you may be killedor be seriously injured.

� Do not apply excessive weight tothe outer side of the front seats onvehicles with side airbags.

� The child head should not beleaned against the vicinity of thepart where the side airbag acti-vates.

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� Do not attach a cup holder or anyother device on or around the door.When the side airbag inflates, thecup holder or any other device willbe thrown with great force or theside airbag may not activate cor-rectly, resulting in death or seriousinjury. Likewise, the driver and frontpassenger should not hold things intheir arms or on their knees.

� Do not use accessories for theseats which cover the parts wherethe side airbags should inflate.Such accessories may prevent theside airbags from activating correct-ly, causing serious injury.

� Do not modify or replace the seatsor surface of the front seats withthe side airbags. Such changes maydisable the system or cause theside airbags to inflate, resulting indeath or serious injury. Consultyour Toyota dealer.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in death or serious inju-ries.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of theSRS airbag system in some cases.



� Modification of the side structure ofthe passenger compartment

� Repairs made on or near the con-sole or front seat

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This SRS side airbag system has aservice reminder indicator to inform thedriver of operating problems. If either ofthe following conditions occurs, thisindicates a malfunction of the airbags.Contact your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible to service the vehicle.


� The light comes on or flashes whiledriving.

In the following cases, contact your Toyotadealer as soon as possible:

� The SRS side airbags have been in-flated.

� The portion of the doors (shaded in theillustration) were involved in an acci-dent that did not cause the SRS sideairbags to inflate.

� The surface of the seats with the sideairbag (shaded in the illustration) isscratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cablesbefore contacting your Toyota dealer.

Toyota strongly urges the use of childrestraint systems for children smallenough to use them.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.and Canada now require the use of achild restraint system.

Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819.

If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the rearseat and must be restrained using thevehicle’s seat belt. See ”Seat belts” fordetails.

CAUTION

� For effective protection in automo-bile accidents and sudden stops,children must be properly re-strained using a seat belt or childrestraint system depending on theage and size of the child. Holdinga child in your arms is not a sub-stitute for a child restraint system.In an accident, the child can becrushed against the windshield, orbetween you and the vehicle’s inte-rior.

Child restraint——Child restraint precautions

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� Toyota strongly urges use of aproper child restraint system whichconforms to the size of the child,and is put on the rear seat. Accord-ing to accident statistics, the childis safer when properly restrained inthe rear seat than in the front seat.

� Never put a rear−facing child re-straint system on the front seat. Inthe event of an accident, the forceof the rapid inflation of the airbagcan cause death or serious injury ifa rear−facing child restraint systemis put on the front seat.

� Unless it is unavoidable, do not puta forward−facing child restraint sys-tem on the front seat.

� A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be put on the front seatonly when it is unavoidable. Alwaysmove the seat as far back as pos-sible, because the force of a de-ploying airbag could cause death orserious injury to the child. On ve-hicles with side airbags, do not al-low the child to lean against thefront door or around the front dooreven if the child is seated in thechild restraint system. It is danger-ous if the side airbag inflates, andthe impact could cause death orserious injury to the child.

� Make sure that you have compliedwith all installation instructions pro-vided by the child restraintmanufacturer and that the system isproperly secured.

—Child restraint systemA child restraint system for a smallchild or baby must itself be properlyrestrained on the seat with the lap por-tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You mustcarefully consult the manufacturer’sinstructions which accompany yourchild restraint system.

To provide proper restraint, use a childrestraint system following the manufactur-er’s instructions about the appropriate ageand size of the child for the child restraintsystem.

Install the child restraint system correctlyfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer of the system.

Toyota recommends installing the child re-straint system on the rear seat. Accordingto accident statistics, the child is saferwhen properly restrained in the rear seatthan in the front seat.

CAUTION

� Never put a rear−facing child re-straint system on the front seat. Inthe event of an accident, the forceof the rapid inflation of the airbagcan cause death or serious injury ifa rear−facing child restraint systemis put on the front seat.

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� Unless it is unavoidable, do not puta forward−facing child restraint sys-tem on the front seat.

� A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be put on the front seatonly when it is unavoidable. Alwaysmove the seat as far back as pos-sible, because the force of a de-ploying airbag could cause death orserious injury to the child. On ve-hicles with side airbags, do not al-low the child to lean against thefront door or around the front dooreven if the child is seated in thechild restraint system. It is danger-ous if the side airbag inflates, andthe impact could cause death orserious injury to the child.

� After installing the child restraintsystem, make sure it is secured inplace following the manufacturer’sinstructions. If it is not restrainedsecurely, it may cause death or se-rious injury to the child in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

When not using the child restraint system,keep it secured with the seat belt or placeit in the trunk or somewhere other thanthe passenger compartment. This will pre-vent it from injuring passengers in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

Your vehicle has anchors for securing thetop strap of a child restraint system. Theanchor nuts are welded beneath the sheetmetal to permit installation of an anchorbracket for a child restraint system.

To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm 30 mm 1.25 mm coarse thread metric

bolt and 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Note thatthe bolts accompanying many child re-straint systems are not metric. You candamage the anchor nuts on your vehicleif you force bolts with different thread intothe anchor nuts.

For instructions about how to install theanchor bracket, see ”Top strap anchorsand locations”.

If your child restraint system does notprovide any of the necessary parts, youcan purchase the following items fromyour Toyota dealer.

* CRS installation kit(Part No. 04731−22012)—contains 1 bolt,3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip.

* Bolt (Part No. 91511−60830)

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—Built−in child restraintThe built−in child restraint system mainlyconsists of a child seat integrated in therear seat and 5−point seat belts. Refer tothe illustration to become familiar with theparts of the system. This child restraintsystem conforms to U.S. Motor VehicleSafety Standard No.213 and Canada MotorVehicle Safety Standard No.213.4.

1. Head restraint lock release button

2. Shoulder pads

3. Shoulder belts

4. Head restraint

5. Maximum shoulder height indicatorlabel

6. Removable pad

7. Seat belt buckle

8. Seat belt release strap (black)

9. Seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab)

10. Child seat cushion

11. Seat belt buckle release button

12. Seat belt tabs

13. Owner’s manual supplement

14. Shoulder belt clip

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This child restraint is designed for useonly by children who weigh between 10and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds), andwhose height is between 85 and 127 cm(33.5 and 50.0 inches).

The child should be at least one yearold and must be capable of sitting up-right alone and whose shoulder heightis at or below the maximum shoulderheight indicator.

It is important to use a rear−facingchild restraint until the child is abouta year old. A rear−facing restraint givesthe child’s head, neck and body thesupport they would need in a crash.See ”—Child restraint system” for moreinformation.

If your child’s shoulders are above theindicator position, do not use the built−in child restraint. Your child should usethe vehicle’s seat belts.

According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seat than in the front seat.

CAUTION

Make sure the child is securely re-strained with the built−in child re-straint. Failure to follow the instruc-tions provided here and also in theowner’s manual supplement on theuse of this child restraint system canresult serious injuries when yourchild strikes the vehicle’s interior dur-ing a sudden stop or crash. Snuglyadjust the belts provided with thischild restraint around your child.

When using the built−in child re-straint, observe the following:

� Use the belts for only one child ata time. Do not use the belts for twoor more children.

� Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. Take care thatthey do not get caught or pinchedin the seatback.

� Inspect the belt system periodically.Check for cuts, fraying, and looseparts. Damaged parts should be re-placed. Do not disassemble ormodify the child restraint belt sys-tem.

� Keep the belts clean and dry. Ifthey need cleaning, use a mild soapsolution or lukewarm water. Neveruse bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-ers—they may severely weaken thebelts.

� Replace the built−in child restraintassembly if it has been used in asevere impact. The entire assemblyshould be replaced even if damageis not obvious.

� Do not use a separate child re-straint system over the openedbuilt−in child restraint.

� When the built−in child restraint isin use, do not use the adult lap andshoulder belt instead of the built−inchild restraint seat belt as it cancause severe injury to the child ina sudden stop or crash.

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1. Separate the fastener tapes underthe right rear seatback and fold theseparated part of the seatback downwhile lowering it.

2. Unlock and remove the head re-straint, then reinstall it facing back-ward.

CAUTION

When using the built−in child re-straint, the head restraint must bestored in reverse.

3. While pulling the seat belt releasestrap (black), pull both shoulderbelts together.

Pull the seat belt release strap fromabove at about 45 angle to the child seatcushion.

If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out,return the child seat cushion to an almostclosed position, firmly pull the seat beltrelease strap and at the same time pullboth shoulder belts, then lower the childseat cushion again.

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4. Compress the shoulder belt clip toseparate the right and left shoulderbelts.

5. Pull down the seatback part of theremovable pad. Make sure the child’sshoulders are at or below the maxi-mum shoulder height indicator label.

The removable pad is attached by fasten-er tapes.

CAUTION

If your child’s shoulders are abovethe maximum shoulder height indica-tor label, do not use the built−in childrestraint. Your child should use theadult lap and shoulder belt.

6. Press the removable pad against thefastener tapes and install the pad tothe seatback. Make sure the belts gothrough the slots in the pad.

CAUTION

If you have removed the removablepad for cleaning etc., do not use thebuilt−in child restraint without thepad.

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7. Sit the child on the child seat. Placea shoulder belt over each shoulder.Insert the tabs into the buckle.

CAUTION

� When the built−in child restraint isin use, do not use the adult lap andshoulder belt instead of the built−inchild restraint seat belt as it cancause severe injury to the child ina sudden stop or crash.

� After inserting the tabs, make surethe tabs and buckle are locked andthat the shoulder belts and bucklestrap are not twisted.

� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tabs andbuckle.

� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the built−in child restraint untilthe seat belt is fixed.

8. Adjust the shoulder pads.

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9. Fasten the shoulder belt clip.

The purpose of the clip is to keep theshoulder belts positioned correctly on theshoulders.

CAUTION

An unfastened shoulder belt clip willnot help keep the belts on the child’sshoulders. In a sudden stop or crash,the child may go too far forward andbe seriously injured. Make sure thebelt clip is fastened at all times.

10. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap(gray tab) firmly until the shoulderbelts are snugly adjusted around thechild’s shoulders.

You should not be able to put more thantwo fingers between a shoulder belt andthe child’s chest.

After adjusting the shoulder belt tightness,move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm (2to 3 in.) below the child’s chin. On eachbelt, the shoulder part should be centeredon the child’s shoulder. The belts shouldbe away from the child’s face and neck,but not falling off the child’s shoulders.

11. To release the child from the seatbelts, separate the shoulder beltsthen press the buckle release button.

Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.

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12. To store the built−in child restraint,fasten the shoulder belt clip and re-turn the seat belt buckle using thefastener tapes. Fold up the seat beltadjustment strap (gray tab) in theseat so that the edge of the strapdoes not come out the raised childrestraint cushion. Raise the child re-straint cushion and reinstall thehead restraint correctly by insertingthe posts into the holes.

CAUTION

Before using the vehicle’s seat belt,make sure the head restraint is rein-stalled to its normal position. Do notoccupy this position unless the headrestraint is reinstalled as serious inju-ry may result.

—Types of child restraint systemChild restraint systems are classified intothe following 3 types depending on thechild’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat(B) Convertible seat(C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system followingthe instructions provided by its manufac-turer.

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(A) Baby seat

(B) Child seat

(C) Junior seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An infant seat is used in rear−facingposition only.

—Installation with 3−pointtype seat belt

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CAUTION

� Never put rear−facing child restraintsystem on the front seat becausethe force of the rapid inflation ofthe passenger airbag can causedeath or serious injury to the child.

� Do not put a rear−facing child re-straint system on the rear seat if itinterferes with the lock mechanismof the front seats. This can causesevere injury to the child and frontpassenger in case of sudden brak-ing or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the infant seat following theinstructions provided by its manufactur-er and insert the tab into the buckletaking care not to twist the belt. Keepthe lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt are not twisted.


� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt isthen retracted even slightly, it cannotbe extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, makesure the belt is in the lock mode beforeletting the belt retract.

3. While pressing the infant seat firmlyagainst the seat cushion and seatback,let the shoulder belt retract as far asit will go to hold the infant seat secure-ly.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installationinstructions provided by its manufac-turer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press thebuckle−release button and allow thebelt to retract completely. The belt willmove freely again and be ready towork for an adult or older child passen-ger.

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

A convertible seat is used in forward−facing and rear−facing position depend-ing on the child’s age and size. Wheninstalling, follow the manufacturer’s in-structions about the applicable child’sage and size as well as directions forinstalling a child restraint system.

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CAUTION

� Never put a rear−facing child re-straint system on the front seat be-cause the force of the rapid infla-tion of the passenger airbag cancause death or serious injury to thechild.

Move seatfully back

� A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be allowed to put onthe front seat only when it is un-avoidable. Always move the seat asfar back as possible, because theforce of a deploying airbag couldcause death or serious injury to thechild. On vehicles with side airbags,do not allow the child to leanagainst the front door or aroundthe front door even if the child isseated in the child restraint system.It is dangerous if the side airbaginflates, and the impact could causedeath or serious injury to the child.

� Do not put a rear−facing child re-straint system on the rear seat if itinterferes with the lock mechanismof the front seats. This can causesevere injury to the child and frontpassenger in case of sudden brak-ing or a collision.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the convertible seat followingthe instructions provided by itsmanufacturer and insert the tab intothe buckle taking care not to twist thebelt. Keep the lap portion of the belttight.

CAUTION




2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt isthen retracted even slightly, it cannotbe extended.

To hold the convertible seat securely,make sure the belt is in the lock modebefore letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seatfirmly against the seat cushion andseatback, let the shoulder belt retractas far as it will go to hold the convert-ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installationinstructions provided by its manufac-turer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, pressthe buckle−release button and allow thebelt to retract completely. The belt willmove freely again and be ready towork for an adult or older child passen-ger.

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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

A booster seat is used in forward−fac-ing position only.

Move seatfully back

CAUTION

A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be allowed to put on thefront seat only when it is unavoid-able. Always move the seat as farback as possible, because the forceof a deploying airbag could causedeath or serious injury to the child.On vehicles with side airbags, do notallow the child to lean against thefront door or around the front dooreven if the child is seated in thechild restraint system. It is dangerousif the side airbag inflates, and theimpact could cause death or seriousinjury to the child.

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1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Runthe lap and shoulder belt through oraround the booster seat and child fol-lowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer and insert the tab intothe buckle taking care not to twist thebelt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctlyacross the child’s shoulder and that thelap belt is positioned as low as possibleon child’s hips. See ”Seat belts” for de-tails.

CAUTION

� Always make sure the shoulder beltis positioned across the center ofchild’s shoulder. The belt should bekept away from child’s neck, butnot falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-ure to do so could reduce theamount of protection in an accidentand cause serious injuries in a col-lision.

� High−positioned lap belts andloose−fitting belts both could causeserious injuries due to sliding un-der the lap belt during a collisionor other unintended result. Keepthe lap belt as low on hips as pos-sible.

� For child’s safety, do not place theshoulder belt under child’s arm.




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2. To remove the child restraint system,press the buckle−release button and al-low the belt to retract.

If your child restraint system requiresthe use of a top strap, latch the hookonto the anchor bracket and tighten thetop strap.

See the following instructions to install theanchor bracket.

BoltAnchorbracket

190.75 mm(7.5 in.)

216.5 mm (8.5 in.)

Spacer

153.0 mm(6.0 in.)

On the filler panel behind the rear seat

a. Using the illustration as a guide, runyour fingers across the trim of the fillerpanel itself to locate the position of theholes underneath.

b. Make a hole in the covering directlyabove the hole in the filler panel.

c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer andtighten down the anchor bracket for yourchild restraint system with a bolt. Torquethe bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).

—Top strap anchors andlocations

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To comply with Canada Motor VehicleSafety Standards, vehicles sold in Canadaare provided with a bracket set in theglovebox, designed for use with any of the3 anchor locations shown in the illustra-tion.

If your child restraint system does notprovide any of the necessary parts, askyour Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraintsystem”.)

Tilt steering wheel

To change the steering wheel angle,hold the steering wheel, pull down thelock release lever, tilt the steeringwheel to the desired angle and returnthe lever to its original position.

When the steering wheel is in a low posi-tion, it will spring up as you release thelock release lever.

CAUTION

� Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is moving.

� After adjusting the steering wheel,try moving it up and down to makesure it is locked in position.

Outside rear view mirrors—

Adjust the mirror so you can see theside of your vehicle in the mirror.

Be careful when judging the size or dis-tance of any object seen in the outsiderear view mirror on the passenger’s side.It is a convex mirror with a curved sur-face. Any object seen in a convex mirrorwill look smaller and farther away thanwhen seen in a flat mirror.

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while thevehicle is moving. It may cause thedriver to mishandle the vehicle andan accident may occur resulting inpersonal injuries.

To adjust the rear view mirror, simplyoperate the control lever.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do notoperate the control or scrape the mir-ror face. Use a spray de−icer to freethe mirror.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

1. Master switch—To select the mirror tobe adjusted

Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R” (right).

2. Control switch—To move the mir-ror Push the switch in the desired direc-tion.

If the engine is not running, the key mustbe in the ”ACC” position.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do notoperate the control or scrape the mir-ror face. Use a spray de−icer to freethe mirror.

—Rear view mirror remotecontrol

—Power rear view mirror con-trol

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To reduce glare from the headlights ofthe vehicle behind you during nightdriving, operate the lever on the loweredge of the mirror.

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1

The reflection in the mirror has greaterclarity at this position.

Night driving—Lever at position 2

Remember that by reducing glare you alsolose some rear view clarity.

Vanity mirror

To use the vanity mirror for the driver,swing down the sun visor and slide thecover.

Anti−glare inside rear viewmirror

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Chapter 1−4Lights, Wipers andDefogger

� Headlights and turn signals

� Emergency flashers

� Instrument panel light control

� Interior light

� Ignition switch light

� Personal light

� Windshield wipers and washer

� Rear window and outsiderear view mirror defoggers

Headlights and turn signals

HEADLIGHTS

To turn on the following lights: Twistthe headlight/turn signal lever knob.

Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,side marker and instrument panel lights

Position 2—Headlights and all of theabove

If you remove the key with the headlightsleft on, a buzzer reminds you to turn thelights off when you open the driver’s door.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, do not leave the lights onfor a long period when the engine isnot running.

Daytime running light system

The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-ty when the parking brake is released withthe engine started, even with the lightswitch in the ”OFF” position. They will notgo off until the ignition switch is turnedoff.

To turn on the other exterior lights andinstrument panel lights, twist the knob tothe position 1.

Twist the knob to the position 2 to turnthe headlights to full intensity for drivingat night.

Vehicles for the U. S. A.: The headlightsautomatically turn to full intensity in thetwilight even with the light switch in the”OFF” position.

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High−Low beams—For high beams, turnthe headlights on and push the lever awayfrom you (position 1). Pull the lever to-ward you (position 2) for low beams.

The headlight high beam indicator light(blue light) on the instrument panel willtell you that the high beams are on.

Flashing the high beam headlights(position 3)—Pull the lever all the wayback. The high beam headlights turn offwhen you release the lever.

You can flash the high beam headlightswith the knob turned to ”OFF”.

TURN SIGNALS

To signal a turn, push the headlight/turn signal lever up or down to position1.

The key must be in the ”ON” position.

The lever automatically returns after youmake a turn, but you may have to returnit by hand after you change lanes.

To signal a lane change, move the leverup or down to the pressure point (position2) and hold it.

If the turn signal indicator lights (greenlights) on the instrument panel flash fasterthan normal, a front or rear turn signalbulb is burned out.

Emergency flashers

To turn on the emergency flashers,push the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turnthem off, push the switch once again.

Turn on the emergency flashers to warnother drivers if your vehicle must bestopped where it might be a traffic hazard.

Always pull as far off the road as pos-sible.

The turn signal light switch will not workwhen the emergency flashers are operat-ing.

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NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, do not leave the switch onlonger than necessary when the en-gine is not running.

Instrument panel light control

To adjust the brightness of the instru-ment panel lights, turn the knob.

Interior light

To turn on the interior light, slide theswitch.

The interior light switch has the followingpositions:

”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.

”OFF”—Turns the light off.

”DOOR”—Turns the light on when any ofthe door is opened. The light remains onfor a certain time after all the doors areclosed. When all the doors are locked orthe ignition switch is turned to ”ACC” or”ON” after all the doors are closed, thelight fades out.

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Ignition switch light

For easy access to the ignition switch,the ignition switch light comes on whenany of the doors are opened.

The light remains on for a certain timeafter all the doors are closed. When allthe doors are locked or the ignition switchis turned to ”ACC” or ”ON” after all thedoors are closed, the light fades out.

Personal light

To turn on the personal light, push theswitch. To turn it off, push the switchonce again.

Type A

Type B

Windshield wipers andwasher

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To turn on the windshield wipers, movethe lever to the desired setting.


Type A—

Lever position Speed setting

Position 1 Slow

Position 2 Fast

For a single sweep of the windshield,push the lever up and release it.

Type B—

Lever position Speed setting

Position 1 Intermittent

Position 2 Slow

Position 3 Fast

With interval adjuster: The ”INT TIME”band lets you adjust the wiping time inter-val when the wiper lever is in the intermit-tent position (position 1). Twist the bandupward to increase the time betweensweeps, and downward to decrease it.

To squirt washer fluid, pull the levertoward you.

With interval adjuster: If the windshieldwipers are off, they will operate a coupleof times after the washer squirts.

For instructions on adding washer fluid,see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7−3.

In freezing weather, warm the windshieldwith the defroster before using the washer.This will help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing on your windshield, whichcan block your vision.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind-shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

Rear window defogger

To defog or defrost the rear window,push the switch.


The thin heater wires on the inside of therear window will quickly clear the sur-faces. An indicator light will illuminate toindicate the defogger is operating.

Push the switch once again to turn thedefogger off.

On some models, the system will automat-ically shut off after the defogger has oper-ated about 15 minutes.

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Make sure you turn the defogger off whenthe window is clear. Leaving the defoggeron for a long time could cause the batteryto discharge, especially during stop−and−go driving. The defogger is not designedfor drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

� Without timer: To prevent the bat-tery from being discharged, turn theswitch on when the engine is run-ning.

� When cleaning the inside of therear window, be careful not toscratch or damage the heater wires.

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Chapter 1−6Ignition switch,Transmission andParking brake

� Ignition switch with steering lock

� Automatic transmission

� Manual transmission

� Parking brake

� Cruise control

”START”—Starter motor on. The keywill return to the ”ON” position whenreleased.

For starting tips, see Part 3.

”ON”—Engine on and all accessorieson.

This is the normal driving position.

”ACC”—Accessories such as the radiooperate, but the engine is off.

If you leave the key in the ”ACC” or”LOCK” position and open the driver’sdoor, a buzzer will remind you to removethe key.

”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steeringwheel is locked. The key can be re-moved only at this position.

You must push in the key to turn the keyfrom ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. Onvehicles with an automatic transmission,the selector lever must be put in the ”P”position before pushing the key.

When starting the engine, the key mayseem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. Tofree it, first be sure the key is pushed allthe way in, and then rock the steeringwheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION

For manual transmission:

Never remove the key when the ve-hicle is moving, as this will lock thesteering wheel and result in loss ofsteering control.

NOTICE

Do not leave the key in the ”ON”position if the engine is not running.The battery will discharge and theignition could be damaged.

Ignition switch with steeringlock

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— Reverse position

— Neutral position

— Normal driving position

— Position for engine braking

Shift while holding thelock release button in.

Shift normally.

— Position for stronger engine braking than that in “2” position

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release buttonin. (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)

Lock release buttonTo prevent misshifting

— Parking, engine startingand key removal position

Automatic transmission�3−speed

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Your automatic transmission has a shiftlock system to minimize the possibility ofincorrect operation. This means you canonly shift out of ”P” position when thebrake pedal is depressed (with the ignitionswitch in ”ON” position and the lock re-lease button depressed).

(a) Normal driving

1. Start the engine as instructed in ”Howto start the engine” in Part 3. Thetransmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.

2. With your foot holding down the brakepedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.

In ”D” position, the automatic transmissionsystem will select the most suitable gearfor different running conditions such asnormal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing,etc.

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera-tor pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brakepedal. Depress the accelerator pedalslowly for smooth starting.

(b) Using engine braking

To use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:

� Shift into the ”2” position when thevehicle speed is lower than 93 km/h(58 mph). The transmission will down-shift to the second gear and more en-gine braking will be obtained.

� Shift into the ”L” position when thevehicle speed is lower than 37 km/h(23 mph). The transmission will down-shift to the first gear and maximumengine braking will be applied.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on aslippery surface. Abrupt shiftingcould cause the vehicle to spin orskid.

(c) Using the ”2” and ”L” position

The ”2” and ”L” positions are used forstrong engine braking as described pre-viously.

With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, youcan start the vehicle in motion as with thelever in ”D”.

With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehiclewill start in the first gear and automatical-ly shift to the second gear.

With the selector lever in ”L”, the trans-mission is engaged in the first gear.

NOTICE

� Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. Watch the tachometer to keepengine rpm from going into the redzone. The approximate maximum al-lowable speed for each position isgiven below for your reference:

”2”.................120 km/h (75 mph)”L”................65 km/h (40 mph)

� Do not continue hill climbing orhard towing for a long time in the”2” or ”L” position. This may causesevere automatic transmission dam-age from overheating. To preventsuch damage, ”D” position shouldbe used in hill climbing or hardtowing.

(d) Backing up

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. With the brake pedal held down withyour foot, shift the selector lever to the”R” position.

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NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve-hicle is moving.

(e) Parking


2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully tosecurely apply the parking brake.

3. With the brake pedal pressed down,shift the selector lever to the ”P” posi-tion.

CAUTION

While the vehicle is moving, neverattempt to move the selector leverinto ”P” position under any circum-stances. Serious mechanical damageand loss of vehicle control may re-sult.

(f) Good driving practice

CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brakepedal while stopped with the enginerunning. This prevents the vehiclefrom creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up-grade with the accelerator pedal. Itcan cause the transmission to over-heat. Always use the brake pedal orparking brake.

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

To rock your vehicle if it becomesstuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., firstcheck that there are no objects orpeople around the vehicle. During therocking operation the vehicle maysuddenly move forward or backwardas it becomes unstuck, causing injuryor damage to nearby people or ob-jects.

NOTICE

If your rock your vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions to prevent dam-age to the transmission and otherparts.

� Do not depress the accelerator ped-al while shifting the selector leveror before the transmission is com-pletely shifted to forward or reversegear.

� Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.

� If your vehicle remains stuck afterrocking the vehicle several times,consider other ways such as tow-ing.

(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-ver out of ”P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever from”P” position even though the brake pedalis depressed, use the shift lock overridebutton. For instructions, see ”If you cannotshift automatic transmission selector lever”in Part 4.

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Lock release buttonTo prevent misshifting

— Reverse position

— Neutral position

— Normal driving position

— Position for strongerengine braking than that in “2” position

Shift while holding thelock release button in

Shift normally.

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release buttonin. (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)

— Parking, engine startingand key removal position

— Position for engine braking

Overdrive switchFor selecting either a 3−speed or 4−speed transmission

On position (Shifting into overdrive possible)

Off position(Shifting into overdrive not possible)

“O/D OFF” indicator lightShows the overdriveswitch is in off position

Vehicles with cruise control⎯When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch,engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see ”Cruise control” inthis chapter.

�4−speed

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Your automatic transmission has a shiftlock system to minimize the possibility ofincorrect operation. This means you canonly shift out of ”P” position when thebrake pedal is depressed (with the ignitionswitch in ”ON” position and the lock re-lease button depressed).

(a) Normal driving

1. Start the engine as instructed in ”Howto start the engine” in Part 3. Thetransmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.

2. With your foot holding down the brakepedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.

In ”D” position, the automatic transmissionsystem will select the most suitable gearfor the running conditions such as normalcruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.

Always turn the overdrive switch on forbetter fuel economy and quieter driving. Ifthe engine coolant temperature is low, thetransmission will not shift into overdrivegear even with the overdrive switch on.

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera-tor pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brakepedal. Depress the accelerator pedalslowly for smooth starting.

(b) Using engine braking

To use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:

� Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/DOFF” indicator light will come on andthe transmission will downshift to thethird gear.

� Shift into the ”2” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the secondgear when the vehicle speed dropsdown to or lower than 100 km/h (61mph), and more powerful engine brak-ing will be obtained.

� Shift into the ”L” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the first gearWhen the vehicle speed drops down toor lower than 41 km/h (25 mph), andmaximum engine braking will be ap-plied.

Vehicles with cruise control⎯When thecruise control is being used, even if youdownshift the transmission by turning offthe overdrive switch, engine braking is notapplied because the cruise control is notcancelled.

For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,see ”Cruise control” in this chapter.

CAUTION


(c) Using ”2” and ”L” positions

The ”2” and ”L” positions are used forstrong engine braking as described pre-viously.

With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, youcan start the vehicle in motion as with thelever in ”D”.

With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehiclewill start in the first gear and automatical-ly shift to the second gear.

With the selector lever in ”L”, the trans-mission is engaged in the first gear.

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NOTICE

� Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. Watch the tachometer to keepengine rpm from going into the redzone. The approximate maximum al-lowable speed for each position isgiven below for your reference:

”2”................. 110 km/h (68 mph)”L”.................. 60 km/h (38 mph)

� Do not continue hill climbing orhard towing for a long time in the”2” or ”L” position. This may causesevere automatic transmission dam-age from overheating. To preventsuch damage, ”D” position shouldbe used in hill climbing or hardtowing.

(d) Backing up


2. With the brake pedal held down withyour foot, shift the selector lever to the”R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve-hicle is moving.

(e) Parking


2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully tosecurely apply the parking brake.

3. With the brake pedal pressed down,shift the selector lever to the ”P” posi-tion.

CAUTION

While the vehicle is moving, neverattempt to move the selector leverinto ”P” position under any circum-stances. Serious mechanical damageand loss of vehicle control may re-sult.

(f) Good driving practice

� If the transmission is repeatedly up-shifted and downshifted between thethird gear and overdrive when climbinga gentle slope, the overdrive switchshould be turned off. Be sure to turnthe switch on immediately afterward.

� When towing a trailer, in order to main-tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse overdrive.

CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brakepedal while stopped with the enginerunning. This prevents the vehiclefrom creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up-grade with the accelerator pedal. Itcan cause the transmission to over-heat. Always use the brake pedal orparking brake.

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

To rock your vehicle if it becomesstuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., firstcheck that there are no objects orpeople around the vehicle. During therocking operation the vehicle maysuddenly move forward or backwardas it becomes unstuck, causing injuryor damage to nearby people or ob-jects.

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NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions to prevent dam-age to the transmission and otherparts.

� Do not depress the accelerator ped-al while shifting the selector leveror before the transmission is com-pletely shifted to forward or reversegear.

� Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.

� If your vehicle remains stuck afterrocking the vehicle several times,consider other ways such as tow-ing.

(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-ver out of ”P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever from”P” position even though the brake pedalis depressed, use the shift lock overridebutton. For instructions, see ”If you cannotshift automatic transmission selector lever”in Part 4.

Manual transmission

The shift pattern is conventional asshown above.

Press the clutch pedal down fully whileshifting, and then release it slowly. Do notrest your foot on the pedal while driving,because it will cause clutch trouble. Anddo not use the clutch to hold the vehiclewhen stopped on an uphill grade—use theparking brake.

Recommended shifting speeds

The transmission is fully synchronized andupshifting or downshifting is easy.

For the best compromise between fueleconomy and vehicle performance, youshould upshift or downshift at the followingspeeds:

Low altitude—1219 m (4000 ft.) or lower

gear km/h (mph)

1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)

2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37/40∗1 (23/25∗1)

3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64/45∗2 (40/28∗2)

4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72/64∗2 (45/40∗2)∗1: Under cold engine conditions. ∗2: For constant−speed cruise or

constant−speed cruise after deceleration.

High altitude—Higher than 1219 m (4000 ft.)

Upshiftinggear km/h (mph)

1 to 2 24 (15)

2 to 3 40 (25)

3 to 4 64 (40)

4 to 5 72 (45)

Downshiftinggear km/h (mph)

2 to 1 24 (15)

3 to 2 40 (25)

4 to 3 64 (40)

5 to 4 72 (45)

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Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-eration is needed when you are cruisingbelow the above downshifting speeds.

Upshifting too soon or downshifting toolate will cause lugging, and possibly ping-ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-mum speed in each gear will cause ex-cessive engine wear and high fuelconsumption.

Maximum allowable speeds

To get on a highway or to pass slowertraffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-essary. Make sure you observe the follow-ing maximum allowable speeds in eachgear:

gear km/h (mph)1 53 (33)2 88 (55)3 128 (80)4 180 (112)

NOTICE

Do not downshift if you are goingfaster than the maximum allowablespeed for the next lower gear.

Good driving practice

� If it is difficult to shift into reverse, putthe transmission in neutral, release theclutch pedal momentarily, and then tryagain.

� When towing a trailer, in order to main-tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse the fifth gear.

CAUTION


NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into reverse.

Parking brake

Type A

Type B

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When parking, firmly apply the parkingbrake to avoid inadvertent creeping.

To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold-ing power, first depress the brake pedaland hold it while setting the brake.To release: Pull up the lever slightly,press the thumb button, and lower.

To remind you that the parking brake isset, the parking brake reminder light inthe instrument panel remains on until yourelease the parking brake.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parkingbrake is fully released and the park-ing brake reminder light is off.

Cruise controlThe cruise control allows you to cruisethe vehicle at a desired speed over 40km/h (25 mph) even with your foot offthe accelerator pedal.

Your cruising speed can be maintained upor down grades within the limits of engineperformance, although a slight speedchange may occur when driving up ordown the grades. On steeper hills, agreater speed change will occur so it isbetter to drive without the cruise control.

CAUTION

� To help maintain maximum controlof your vehicle, do not use thecruise control when driving inheavy or varying traffic, or on slip-pery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) orwinding roads.

� Avoid vehicle speed increases whendriving downhill. If the vehiclespeed is too fast in relation to thecruise control set speed, cancel thecruise control then downshift thetransmission to use engine brakingto slow down.

TURNING ON THE SYSTEM

To operate the cruise control, press the”CRUISE ON−OFF” button. This turns thesystem on. The indicator light in theinstrument panel shows that you can nowset the vehicle at a desired cruisingspeed. Another press will turn the systemcompletely off.

CAUTION

To avoid accidental cruise control en-gagement, keep the ”CRUISE ON−OFF” switch off when not using thecruise control.

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SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED

On vehicles with automatic transmission,the transmission must be in ”D” beforeyou set the cruise control speed.

Bring your vehicle to the desired speed,push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST”direction and release it. This sets the ve-hicle at that speed. If the speed is notsatisfactory, tap the lever up for a fasterspeed, or tap it down for a slower speed.Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal.

If you need acceleration—for example,when passing—depress the acceleratorpedal enough for the vehicle to exceedthe set speed. When you release it, thevehicle will return to the speed set priorto the acceleration.

CAUTION

For manual transmission:

While driving with the cruise controlon, do not shift to neutral withoutdepressing the clutch pedal, as thismay cause engine racing or overrev-ving.

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED

You can cancel the preset speed by:

a. Pulling the lever in the ”CANCEL”direction and releasing it.

b. Depressing the brake pedal.c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual

transmission).

If the vehicle speed falls below about 40km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto-matically cancel out.

If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10mph) below the preset speed,the presetspeed will also automatically cancel out.

If the preset speed automatically cancelsout other than for the above cases, haveyour vehicle checked by your Toyota deal-er at the earliest opportunity.

RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED

Push the lever up in the ”RES/ACC” direc-tion and hold it. Release the lever whenthe desired speed is attained. While thelever is held up, the vehicle will graduallygain speed.

However, a faster way to reset is to ac-celerate the vehicle and then push thelever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction.

RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED

Push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST”direction and hold it. Release the leverwhen the desired speed is attained. Whilethe lever is held down, the vehicle speedwill gradually decrease.

However, a faster way to reset is to de-press the brake pedal and then push thelever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction.

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On vehicles with 4−speed automatic trans-mission, even if you turn off the overdriveswitch, with the cruise control on, enginebraking will not be applied because thecruise control is not cancelled. To de-crease the vehicle speed, reset to a slow-er speed with the cruise control lever ordepress the brake pedal. If you use thebrake pedal, cruise control is cancelled.

RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED

If the preset speed is cancelled by pullingthe control lever or by depressing thebrake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing thelever up in the ”RES/ACC” direction willrestore the speed set prior to cancellation.

However, once the vehicle speed falls be-low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the presetspeed will not be resumed.

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING

If the ”CRUISE” indicator light in theinstrument cluster flashes when using thecruise control, press the ”CRUISE ON−OFF” button to turn the system off andthen press it again to turn it on.

If any of the following conditions then oc-curs, there is some trouble in the cruisecontrol system.

� The indicator light does not come on.

� The indicator light flashes again.

� The indicator light goes out after itcomes on.

If this is the case, contact your Toyotadealer and have your vehicle inspected.

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Part 1OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−7Car audio systemand Air conditioningsystem

Car audio system� Reference

� Using your audio system:some basics

� Using your audio system:controls and features

� Car audio system operating hints

Air conditioning system� Controls

� Air flow selector settings

� Operating tips

� Instrumental vents

Type 1: AM F M ETR radio/cassette player

Type 2: AM F M ETR radio/cassette player/compact disc auto changer controller

Type 3: AM F M ETR radio/compact discplayer

Car audio system——Reference

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This section describes some of the basicfeatures on Toyota audio systems. Someinformation may not pertain to your sys-tem.

Your audio system works when the ignitionkey is in the ”ACC” or ”ON” position.

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF

Push ”VOL/PWR” or ”PWR/VOL” to turnthe audio system on and off.

Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM FM”, ”TAPE” or ”CD”to turn on that function without pushing”VOL/PWR” or ”PWR/VOL”.

You can turn on each player by insertinga cassette tape or compact disc.

You can turn off each player by ejectingthe cassette tape or compact disc. If theaudio system was previously off, then theentire audio system will be turned offwhen you eject the cassette tape or com-pact disc. If the another function was pre-viously playing, it will come on again.

SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS

Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM FM” , ”TAPE” or”CD” if the system is already on but youwant to switch from one function to anoth-er.

TONE AND BALANCE

For details about your system’s tone andbalance controls, see the description ofyour own system.

Tone

How good an audio program sounds toyou is largely determined by the mix ofthe treble and bass levels. In fact, differ-ent kinds of music and vocal programsusually sound better with different mixesof treble and bass.

Balance

A good balance of the left and right stereochannels and of the front and rear soundlevels is also important.

Keep in mind that if you are listening toa stereo recording or broadcast, changingthe right/left balance will increase the vol-ume of one group of sounds while de-creasing the volume of another.

YOUR RADIO ANTENNA

To lower a manual antenna, carefully pushit down.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the antenna,make sure it is retracted before driv-ing your Toyota through an automaticcar wash.

YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER

When you insert a cassette, the exposedtape should be to the right.

NOTICE

Do not oil any part of the player anddo not insert anything other than cas-sette tapes into the slot, or the tapeplayer may be damaged.

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YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER

When you insert a disc, gently push it inwith the label side up. (The player willautomatically eject a disc if the label sideis down.) The compact disc player willplay from track 1 through the end of thedisc. Then it will play from track 1 again.

NOTICE

Never try to disassemble or oil anypart of the compact disc player. Donot insert anything except a compactdisc into the slot.

8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles

Your compact disc player does not needan adaptor to play compact disc singles.Compact disc singles are about 8 cm (3in.) in diameter−smaller than standarddiscs.

After you eject a compact disc single, donot insert a standard 12 cm (5 in.) discuntil ”DISC” disappears from the display.

NOTICE

Do not use an adaptor for compactdisc singles⎯it could cause trackingerrors or interfere with the ejection ofcompact discs.

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Details of specific buttons, controls andfeatures are described in the alphabeticallisting that follows.

—Using your audio system:controls and features�Type 1

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)

These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.

To preset a station to a button: Tune inthe desired station (see ”TUNE” button).Push and hold down the button until youhear a beep⎯this will set the station tothe button. The button number will appearon the display.

To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The but-ton number and station frequency will ap-pear on the display.

These systems can store one AM and oneFM station for each button. The presetstation memory will be canceled out if thepower source is interrupted (battery dis-connected or fuse blown).

(Eject button)

Push this button to eject a cassette.

AM F M

Push ”AM FM” to switch between the AMand FM bands. ”AM” or ”FM” will appearon the display.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM FM”. Also,push ”AM FM” to switch from cassette op-eration to radio operation.

BAL (Balance)

Move the ”BAL” ring around ”TONE” toadjust the balance between the right andleft speakers

FF (Fast forward)

Push the ”FF” to fast forward a cassettetape.

To stop the tape while it is fast forward-ing, lightly push the ”REW”.

If a tape fast forwards completely, thecassette player will play the other side ofthe tape, using the auto−reverse feature.

PROG (Program)

Push ”PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape.

Auto−reverse feature: After the cassetteplayer reaches the end of a tape side, itautomatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

REW (Rewind)

Push the ”REW” to rewind to a tape.

To stop the tape while it is rewinding,lightly push the ”FF”.

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-sette player will stop and then play thatsame side.

ST (Stereo reception) display

Your radio automatically changes to stereoreception when a stereo broadcast is re-ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reducesthe amount of channel separation to prev-ent the weak signal from creating noise.If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono recep-tion.

TAPE

Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio opera-tion to cassette operation. If the audiosystem is off, you can turn on the cas-sette player by pushing ”TAPE”. In bothcases, a cassette must already be loadedin the player.

TONE

Turn the ”TONE” knob to adjust the tone.

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TUNE

Tuning

Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Push and release the ”∧” (up) or”∨” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up ordown the station band. (If you hear abeep, you held the button too long andthe radio will go into the seek mode.)

Seeking

In the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.

To seek a station, push and hold the ”∧”or ”∨” side of ”TUNE” until you hear abeep. Do this again to find another sta-tion.

VOL/PWR (Volume/Power)

Push ”VOL/PWR” to turn the audio systemon and off. Turn ”VOL/PWR” to adjust thevolume.

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These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button (The displaywill show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when youpush ”AM” or ”FM”).

(Eject button)

Push this button to eject a cassette.

After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette but youwill not be able to reinsert it.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

Cassette Player

Push the fast forward button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear onthe display. Push the reverse button torewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on thedisplay.

To stop the tape while it is fast forward-ing, push the fast forward button or”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re-winding, push the reverse button or”TAPE”.

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-sette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards com-pletely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto−re-verse feature.

Compact Disc Player

If you want to fast forward or reversethrough a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.When you release the button, the compactdisc player will resume playing.

AM

Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM”will appear on the display.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM”. Also, push”AM” to switch from cassette or compactdisc operation to radio operation.

AUDIO CONTROL / MODE

Manual tone adjustment function—

This knob is used to adjust the tonemanually.

For low−pitch tone adjustment, push”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedlyuntil ”BAS” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.

The display will show the range from”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.

For high−pitch tone adjustment, push”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedlyuntil ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.

The display will show the range from”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.

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Sound balance adjustment function—

This knob is also to adjust the soundbalance between the front and rear, andthe right and left speakers.

For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.

The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.

For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.

The display will show the range from ”BALL7” to ”BAL R7”.

CD (Compact Disc)

Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cas-sette operation to compact disc operation.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the compact disc player by pushing”CD”. In both cases, a disc must alreadybe loaded in the player.

When the audio is set into compact discoperation, the display shows the track or,track and disc number currently beingplayed. Each time you push ”CD”, thesystem changes between single disc play-er and automatic changer.

Your audio system shows six different dis-play if the player malfunctions.

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-cates inside the player unit may be toohot due to the very high ambient tempera-ture. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

If ”Err 1” appears on the display, itindicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or itwas inserted up−side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.

If ”Err 2” appears on the display, itindicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine, insert a disc.

If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, itindicates there is a trouble inside the sys-tem. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, itindicates the compact disc auto changerlid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the malfunction is not recovered, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

DISC ∨∧Compact disc auto changer only—

By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.

Push the either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen toappears on the display.

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Dolby� B NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolby� B Noise Reduction,push the button marked with the double−Dsymbol. The double−D symbol will appearon the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolby� B NR.

The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-tion, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.∗: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and thedouble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

FM

Push ”FM” to switch the FM band. ”FM1”or ”FM2” will appear on the display. Thissystem allow you to set twelve FM sta-tions, two for each button.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”FM”. Also, push”FM” to switch from cassette or compactdisc operation to radio operation.

PROG (Program)

Push ”PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape. The display indicateswhich side is currently selected (”�” indi-cates top side, ”�” indicates bottom side).

Auto−reverse feature: After the cassetteplayer reaches the end of a tape side, itautomatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

RAND (Random)

There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the com-pact discs in the magazine in random or-der, or only listen to the tracks on aspecific compact disc in random order.

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”will appear on the display and the discyou are listening to in random order. Ifyou hear a beep, you held the button toolong, and the player will play all thetracks in the magazine in random order.To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.

Compact disc auto changer only—

Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the dis-play and the player will perform all thetracks on all the discs in the magazine inrandom order. To turn off the random fea-ture, push ”RAND” a second time.

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RPT (Repeat)

There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole com-pact disc.

Repeating a track:Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held thebutton too long, and the player will repeatthe whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This pro-cess will be continued until you push thebutton again to turn off the repeat feature.


Repeating a disc:Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear abeep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display.The player will repeat all the tracks on thedisc you are listening to. When the discends, the player will automatically go backto the top track of the disc and replay.This process will be continued until youpush the button again to turn off the re-peat feature.

SCAN

Radio

You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stationsfor that band.

To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If youhear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset sta-tions. The radio will find the next stationup the station band, stay there for a fewseconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

To scan the preset stations: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next pres-et station up the band, stay there for afew seconds, and then move to the nextpreset station. To select a station, push”SCAN” a second time.

Compact disc player

There are two scan features—you can ei-ther scan the tracks on a specific disc orscan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Scanning for the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”will appear on the display and the playerwill scan all the tracks on the disc youare listening to. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long, and the playerwill scan the first tracks of all the discsin the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the playerscanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.


Scanning for the first tracks of all thediscs in the magazine:Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. ”D·SCAN” will appear on the displayand the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the playerhas scanned all the discs, it will stopscanning.

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TAPE

Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or com-pact disc operation to cassette operation.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”.In both cases, a cassette must already beloaded in the player.

TRACK (Track up/down button):Compact disc player

By using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.

Push either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn the beginning of the current track,push the down side of the button onetime, quickly.

TUNE

Tuning


Seeking



VOL/PWR (Volume/Power)

Push ”VOL/PWR” to turn the audio systemon and off. Turn ”VOL/PWR” to adjust thevolume.

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�Type 3

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These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button (The displaywill show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when youpush ”AM·FM”).

(Eject button)

Push this button to eject a compact disc.

After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a disc but you willnot be able to reinsert it.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

If you want to fast forward or reversethrough a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.When you release the button, the compactdisc player will resume playing.

AM F M

Push ”AM FM” to switch between the AMand FM bands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” willappear on the display. These systems al-low you to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM FM”. Also,push ”AM FM” to switch from compact discoperation to radio operation.

AUDIO CONTROL / MODE

Manual tone adjustment function—

This knob is used to adjust the tonemanually.

For low−pitch tone adjustment, push”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedlyuntil ”BAS” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.

The display will show the range from”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.

For high−pitch tone adjustment, push”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedlyuntil ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.

The display will show the range from”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.

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Sound balance adjustment function—

This knob is also to adjust the soundbalance between the front and rear, andthe right and left speakers.

For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.

The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.

For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.

The display will show the range from ”BALL7” to ”BAL R7”.

CD (Compact Disc)

Push ”CD” to switch from radio operationto compact disc operation. If the audiosystem is off, you can turn on the com-pact disc player by pushing ”CD”. In bothcases, a disc must already be loaded inthe player.

When the audio is set into compact discoperation, the display shows the track or,track and disc number currently beingplayed. Each time you push ”CD”, thesystem changes between built−in singledisc player and automatic changer.

Your audio system shows six different dis-play if the player malfunctions.

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-cates inside the player unit may be toohot due to the very high ambient tempera-ture. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

If ”Err 1” appears on the display, itindicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or itwas inserted up−side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.

If ”Err 2” appears on the display, itindicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine, insert a disc.

If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, itindicates there is a trouble inside the sys-tem. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, itindicates the compact disc auto changerlid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the malfunction is not recovered, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

DISC ∨∧Compact disc auto changer only—

By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.

Push the either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen toappears on the display.

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PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)

Push ”PWR/VOL” to turn the audio systemon and off. Turn ”PWR/VOL” to adjust thevolume.

RAND (Random)

There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the com-pact discs in the magazine in random or-der, or only listen to the tracks on aspecific compact disc in random order.

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”will appear on the display and the discyou are listening to in random order. Ifyou hear a beep, you held the button toolong, and the player will play all thetracks in the magazine in random order.To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.


Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the dis-play and the player will perform all thetracks on all the discs in the magazine inrandom order. To turn off the random fea-ture, push ”RAND” a second time.

RPT (Repeat)

There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole com-pact disc.

Repeating a track:Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held thebutton too long, and the player will repeatthe whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This pro-cess will be continued until you push thebutton again to turn off the repeat feature.


Repeating a disc:Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear abeep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display.The player will repeat all the tracks on thedisc you are listening to. When the discends, the player will automatically go backto the top track of the disc and replay.This process will be continued until youpush the button again to turn off the re-peat feature.

SCAN

Radio

You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stationsfor that band.

To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If youhear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset sta-tions. The radio will find the next stationup the station band, stay there for a fewseconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

To scan the preset stations: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next pres-et station up the band, stay there for afew seconds, and then move to the nextpreset station. To select a station, push”SCAN” a second time.

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Compact disc player

There are two scan features—you can ei-ther scan the tracks on a specific disc orscan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Scanning for the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”will appear on the display and the playerwill scan all the tracks on the disc youare listening to. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long, and the playerwill scan the first tracks of all the discsin the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the playerscanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.


Scanning for the first tracks of all thediscs in the magazine:Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. ”D·SCAN” will appear on the displayand the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the playerhas scanned all the discs, it will stopscanning.



TRACK (Track up/down button):Compact disc player

By using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.

Push either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn the beginning of the current track,push the down side of the button onetime, quickly.

TUNE (Tuning)

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NOTICE

To ensure the correct audio systemoperation:

� Be careful not to spill beveragesover the audio system.

� Do not put anything other than acassette tape or Compact Disc intothe slot.

RADIO RECEPTION

Usually, a problem with radio receptiondoes not mean there is a problem withyour radio —it is just the normal result ofconditions outside the vehicle.

For example, nearby buildings and terraincan interfere with FM reception. Powerlines or telephone wires can interfere withAM signals. And of course, radio signalshave a limited range, and the farther youare from a station, the weaker its signalwill be. In addition, reception conditionschange constantly as your vehicle moves.

Here are some common reception prob-lems that probably do not indicate a prob-lem with your radio:

FM

Fading and drifting stations—Generally, theeffective range of FM is about 40 km (25miles). Once outside this range, you maynotice fading and drifting, which increasewith the distance from the radio transmit-ter. They are often accompanied by distor-tion.

Multi−path—FM signals are reflective,making it possible for two signals to reachyour antenna at the same time. If thishappens, the signals will cancel each oth-er out, causing a momentary flutter orloss of reception.

Static and fluttering—These occur whensignals are blocked by buildings, trees, orother large objects. Increasing the basslevel may reduce static and fluttering.

Station swapping—If the FM signal youare listening to is interrupted or weak-ened, and there is another strong stationnearby on the FM band, your radio maytune in the second station until the origi-nal signal can be picked up again.

AM

Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected bythe upper atmosphere—especially at night.These reflected signals can interfere withthose received directly from the radio sta-tion, causing the radio station to soundalternately strong and weak.

Station interference—When a reflected sig-nal and a signal received directly from aradio station are very nearly the samefrequency, they can interfere with eachother, making it difficult to hear the broad-cast.

Static—AM is easily affected by externalsources of electrical noise, such as hightension power lines, lightening, or electri-cal motors. This results in static.

CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYERAND TAPES

For high performance from your cassetteplayer and tapes:

Clean the tape head and other parts regu-larly.

� A dirty tape head or tape path candecrease sound quality and tangle yourcassette tapes. The easiest way toclean them is by using a cleaning tape.(A wet type is recommended.)

—Car audio system operatinghints

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Use high−quality cassettes.

� Low−quality cassette tapes can causemany problems, including poor sound,inconsistent playing speed, andconstant auto−reversing. They can alsoget stuck or tangled in the cassetteplayer.

� Do not use a cassette if it has beendamaged or tangled or if its label ispeeling off.

� Do not leave a cassette in the playerif you are not listening to it, especiallyif it is hot outside.

� Store cassettes in their cases and outof direct sunlight.

� Avoid using cassettes with a total play-ing time longer than 100 minutes (50minutes per side). The tape used inthese cassettes is thin and could getstuck or tangled in the cassette player.

CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISCPLAYER AND DISCS

� Use only compact discs labeled asshown.

� Extremely high temperatures can keepyour compact disc player from working.On hot days, use the air conditioningto cool the vehicle interior before youlisten to a disc.

� Bumpy roads or other vibrations maymake your compact disc player skip.

� If moisture gets into your compact discplayer, you may not hear any soundeven though your compact disc playerappears to be working. Remove thedisc from the player and wait until itdries.

� Handle compact discs carefully, espe-cially when you are inserting them.Hold them on the edge and do notbend them. Avoid getting fingerprintson them, particularly on the shiny side.

� Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, orother disc damage could cause theplayer to skip or to repeat a section ofa track. (To see a pin hole, hold thedisc up to the light.)

� Remove discs from the compact discplayer when you are not listeningto them. Store them in their plasticcases away from moisture, heat, anddirect sunlight.

To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with asoft, lint−free cloth that has been damp-ened with water. Wipe in a straight linefrom the center to the edge of the disc(not in circles). Dry it with another soft,lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventionalrecord cleaner or anti−static device.

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A new disc may have rough edges onits inner and outer perimeter. Removethe rough edges by pressing the sideof a ball−point pen or pencil againstthe inner and outer perimeter of thedisc as shown.

If you continue to play a disc with roughedges, flakes will fall on to the signal sideof the disc and cause sound skipping orother problems.

CAUTION

Compact disc players use invisible la-ser beam which could cause hazard-ous radiation exposure if directedoutside the unit. Be sure to operatethe player correctly as instructed.

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1. Temperature Selector

2. Air Intake Selector

3. Air Flow Selector

4. ”A/C” Button

5. Fan Speed Selector

Air conditioning system——Controls

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Fan speed selector

Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—tothe right to increase, to the left to de-crease.

Temperature selector

Turn the knob to adjust the temperature—to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

Air flow selector

Turn the knob to select the vents used forair flow.

1. Panel—Air flows mainly from theinstrument panel vents.

2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floorvents and the instrument panel vents.

3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floorvents.

4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainlyfrom the floor vents and windshieldvents.

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from thewindshield vents.

For details about air flow selector settings,see the illustration after ”A/C” button.

Turning the air flow control knob to wind-shield position turns on the defroster−linked air conditioning. At this time, the”A/C” button indicator comes on regard-less of whether or not the ”A/C” button ispressed in. This is to clean up the frontview more quickly.

When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,turning the air flow control knob to anoth-er position turns off the air conditioning.

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Air intake selector

Move the lever to select the air source.

1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air insidethe vehicle.

2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-tem.

”A/C” button

To turn on the air conditioning, press the”A/C” button. The ”A/C” button indicatorwill come on. To turn the air conditioningoff, press the button again.

If the ”A/C” button indicator flashes, thereis a problem in the air conditioning systemand the air conditioning automaticallyshuts off. If this happens, take your ve-hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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—Air flow selector settings —Operating tips� To cool off your Toyota after it has

been parked in the hot sun, drive withthe windows open for a few minutes.This vents the hot air, allowing the airconditioning to cool the interior morequickly.

� Make sure the air intake grilles in frontof the windshield are not blocked (byleaves or snow, for example).

� On humid days, do not blow cold airon the windshield. The windshield couldfog up because of the difference in airtemperature on the inside and outsideof the windshield.

� Keep the area under the front seatsclear to allow air to circulate through-out the vehicle.

� On cold days, move the fan speed to”HI” for a minute to help clear the in-take ducts of snow or moisture. Thiscan reduce the amount of fogging onthe windows.

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Heating

For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”Temperature—Towards red zone Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—FLOOR Air conditioning —OFF

� For quick heating, select recirculatedair for a few minutes. To keep thewindows from fogging, select fresh af-ter the vehicle interior has beenwarmed.

� Press the ”A/C” button on for dehumidi-fied heating.

� Choose floor/windshield air flow to heatthe vehicle interior while defrosting ordefogging the windshield.

Air conditioning


Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”Temperature—Towards blue zone Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—ON

� For quick cooling, move the air intakeselector to recirculate for a few min-utes.

Ventilation


Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”Temperature—Towards blue zone Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—OFF

Defogging

The inside of the windshield


Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”Temperature—Towards red zone to heat;

blue zone to coolAir intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD



� On humid days, do not blow cold airon the windshield—the difference be-tween the outside and inside tempera-tures could make the fogging worse.

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Defrosting

The outside of the windshield


Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”Temperature—Towards red zone Air intake—FRESH (outside air)Air flow—WINDSHIELD



� To heat the vehicle interior while de-frosting the windshield, choosefloor/windshield air flow.

—Instrument panel vents

If air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe instrument panel vents. The instrumentpanel vents may be opened or closed asshown.

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Chapter 1−8Other equipment

� Clock

� Cigarette lighter and ashtray

� Glovebox

� Auxiliary boxes

� Cup holders

� Floor mat

Clock

The digital clock indicates the time.

The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON”position.

To reset the hour: Push the ”H” button.To reset the minutes: Push the ”M” button.

Once the electrical power source hasbeen disconnected from the clock, thetime is automatically set to 1:00 (oneo’clock).

When the instrument panel lights areturned on, the brightness of the time in-dication will be reduced.

Cigarette lighter and ashtray

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.When it becomes heated, it automatical-ly pops out ready for use.

If the engine is not running, the key mustbe in the ”ACC” position.

Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressedin.

Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter orequivalent for replacement.

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ASHTRAY

To use the ashtray, open out.

When finished with your cigarette, thor-oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-vent other cigarette butts from catchingfire. After using the ashtray, push it backin completely.

To remove the ashtray, press down on thelock spring plate and pull out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, always push the ash-tray back in completely after use.

Glovebox

To use the glovebox, do this.

To open: Pull the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the glovebox door closedwhile driving.

Auxiliary boxes

Type A

Type B

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Type C

To use the box, do the following.

Type A and type B: Pull on the handle.Type C: Open the center console box.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the auxiliary box closedwhile driving.

Cup holders

Front

Rear

The cup holder is designed for holdingcups or drink−cans fit snugly in itsholes.

Front: To use the holders, push the lidand pull it out completely.

Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.

CAUTION

� Do not place anything else on thecup holder, as such items may bethrown about and possibly injurepeople in the vehicle during suddenbraking or an accident.

� To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a suddenstop while driving, keep the cupholder retracted when it is not inuse.

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Floor mat

Use a floor mat of the correct size.

If the floor mat has a hole, then it isdesigned for use with a locking clip. Fixthe floor mat and locking clip into the holein the floor carpet.

CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properlyplaced on the floor carpet. If the floormat slips and interferes with themovement of the pedals during driv-ing, it may cause an accident.

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Part 2INFORMATIONBEFORE DRIVINGYOUR TOYOTA� Break−in period

� Fuel

� Operation in foreign countries

� Three−way catalytic converter

� Engine exhaust cautions

� Facts about engine oilconsumption

� Twin ground electrode sparkplugs

� Brake system

� Brake pad wear limit indicators

� Luggage stowage precautions

� Your Toyota’s identification

� Theft prevention labels

� Suspension and chassis

� Types of tires

Break−in periodDrive gently and avoid high speeds.

Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak−in. But following a few simple tipsfor the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can addto the future economy and long life ofyour vehicle:

� Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).

� Run the engine at moderate speed be-tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

� Avoid full−throttle starts.

� Try to avoid hard stops during the first300 km (200 miles).

� Do not drive slowly with the manualtransmission in a high gear.

� Do not drive for a long time at anysingle speed, either fast or slow.

� Do not tow a trailer during the first 800km (500 miles).

FuelFUEL TYPE

Your new vehicle must use only un-leaded gasoline.

To help prevent gas station mix ups, yourToyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-ing. The special nozzle on pumps withunleaded fuel will fit it, but the largerstandard nozzle on pumps with leaded gaswill not.

At a minimum, the gasoline you useshould meet specifications of ASTMD4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93in Canada.

NOTICE

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use ofleaded gasoline will cause the three−way catalytic converter to lose its ef-fectiveness and the emission controlsystem to function improperly. Also,this can increase maintenance costs.

OCTANE NUMBER

Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-tane Number 91) or higher.

Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num-ber or rating lower than stated above willcause persistent heavy knocking. If se-vere, this will lead to engine damage.

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If your engine knocks...

If you detect heavy knocking even whenusing the recommended fuel, or if youhear steady knocking while holding asteady speed on level roads, consult yourToyota dealer.

However, now and then, you may noticelight knocking for a short time while accel-erating or driving up hills. This is no needof concern.

GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENTADDITIVES

Toyota recommends use of gasolinesthat contain detergent additives toavoid build−up of engine deposits.

For further details, ask your Toyota dealeror a local gasoline retailer.

IMPROVED GASOLINES

The American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation (AAMA) has developed aspecification of improved gasolines. TheAAMA specification offers optimal fuelinformation for better vehicle perfor-mance and better protection of your en-gine.

Toyota recommends the use of gasolinesthat meet the AAMA specification, if avail-able, for improved driveability and emis-sion control system.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE

Gasolines that contain MTBE (MethylTertiary−Butyl Ether) are available in themarket. If you use a gasoline mixedwith MTBE, make certain that it doesnot contain more than 15 % of MTBE.

If the use of gasolines containing MTBEcauses poor driveability and/or poor fueleconomy, you should discontinue the useof fuels containing MTBE.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT

Some gasolines contain an octane−en-hancing additive called MMT (methylcy-clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl).

Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines that contain MMT. If fuels con-taining MMT are used, your emission con-trol system may be adversely affected.The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-strument cluster may come on. If this hap-pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-vice.

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL

If you use gasohol in your Toyota, besure that it is unleaded, has an octanerating no lower than 87 and does notcontain more than 10 % ethanol.

Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-nol.

Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines containing methanol. If you usegasoline containing methanol, use onlygasoline meeting the requirements aboveand also containing less than 5 % metha-nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-tors for methanol.

NOTICE

� Do not use gasohol other thanstated above. It will cause fuel sys-tem damage or vehicle performanceproblems.

� If driveability problems occur (poorhot starting, vaporizing, engineknock, etc.), discontinue the use.

� Take care not to spill gasohol dur-ing refueling. Gashol may causepaint damage.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 lmp. gal.)

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Operation in foreign countriesIf you plan to drive your Toyota inanother country...

First, comply with the vehicle registrationlaws.

Second, confirm the availability of the cor-rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octanenumber).

Three−way catalytic converter

The three−way catalytic converter is anemission control device installed in theexhaust system.

The purpose is to reduce pollutants in theexhaust gas.

CAUTION

� Keep people and combustible mate-rials away from the exhaust pipewhile the engine is running. Theexhaust gas is very hot.

� Do not drive, idle or park your ve-hicle over anything that might burneasily such as grass, leaves, paperor rags.

NOTICE

A large amount of unburned gasesflowing into the three−way catalyticconverter may cause it to overheatand create a fire hazard. To preventthis and other damage, observe thefollowing precautions:

� Use only unleaded gasoline.

� Do not drive with an extremely lowfuel level; running out of fuel couldcause the engine to misfire, creat-ing an excessive load on the three−way catalytic converter.

� Do not allow the engine to run atidle speed for more than 20 min-utes.

� Avoid racing the engine.

� Do not push−start or pull−start yourvehicle.

� Do not turn off the ignition whilethe vehicle is moving.

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� Keep your engine in good runningorder. Malfunctions in the engineelectrical system, electronic ignitionsystem/distributor ignition systemor fuel system could cause an ex-tremely high three−way catalyticconverter temperature.

� If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, take yourvehicle in for a check−up as soonas possible. Remember, your Toyotadealer knows your vehicle and itsthree−way catalytic converter sys-tem best.

� To ensure that the three−way cata-lytic converter and the entire emis-sion control system operate proper-ly, your vehicle must receive theperiodic inspections required by theToyota Maintenance Schedule. Forscheduled maintenance information,refer to the separate ”Owner’sManual Supplement/MaintenanceSchedule”.

Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

� Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.It contains carbon monoxide, whichis a colorless and odorless gas. Itcan cause unconsciousness or evendeath.

� Make sure the exhaust system hasno holes or loose connections. Thesystem should be checked fromtime to time. If you hit something,or notice a change in the sound ofthe exhaust, have the systemchecked immediately.

� Do not run the engine in a garageor enclosed area except for thetime needed to drive the vehicle inor out. The exhaust gases cannotescape, making this a particularlydangerous situation.

� Do not remain for a long time in aparked vehicle with the engine run-ning. If it is unavoidable, however,do so only in an unconfined areaand adjust the heating or coolingsystem to force outside air into thevehicle.

� Keep the trunk lid closed whiledriving. An open or unsealed trunklid may cause exhaust gases to bedrawn into the vehicle. If you mustdrive with the trunk lid open to ac-commodate a large object, close thewindows, open all the instrumentpanel vents and have the heating orcooling system deliver fresh air intothe vehicle by turning the fan tohigh speed with the air intake con-trol set at the outside air position.

� To allow proper operation of yourvehicle’s ventilation system, keepthe inlet grilles in front of the wind-shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-er obstructions.

� If you smell exhaust fumes in thevehicle, drive with the windowsopen and the trunk lid closed. Havethe cause immediately located andcorrected.

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FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL

Engine oil has the primary functions oflubricating and cooling the inside of theengine, and plays a major role in main-taining the engine in proper working order.

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

It is normal that an engine should con-sume some engine oil during normalengine operation. The causes of oilconsumption in a normal engine are asfollows.

� Oil is used to lubricate pistons, pistonrings and cylinders. A thin film of oilis left on the cylinder wall when a pis-ton moves downwards in the cylinder.High negative pressure generated whenthe vehicle is decelerating sucks someof this oil into the combustion chamber.This oil as well as some part of the oilfilm left on the cylinder wall is burnedby the high temperature combustiongases during the combustion process.

� Oil is also used to lubricate the stemsof the intake valves. Some of this oilis sucked into the combustion chambertogether with the intake air and isburned along with the fuel. High tem-perature exhaust gases also burn theoil used to lubricate the exhaust valvestems.

The amount of engine oil consumed de-pends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditions thevehicle is driven under.

More oil is consumed by high−speed driv-ing and frequent acceleration and decel-eration.

A new engine consumes more oil, sinceits pistons, piston rings and cylinder wallshave not become conditioned.

When judging the amount of oil con-sumption, note that the oil may becomediluted and make it difficult to judgethe true level accurately.

As an example, if a vehicle is used forrepeated short trips, and consumes a nor-mal amount of oil, the dipstick may notshow any drop in the oil level at all, evenafter 1000 km (600 miles) or more. Thisis because the oil is gradually becomingdiluted with fuel or moisture, making itappear that the oil level has not changed.

The diluting ingredients evaporate outwhen the vehicle is then driven at highspeeds, as on an express way, making itappear that oil is excessively consumedafter driving at high speeds.

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVELCHECK

One of the most important points in prop-er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-gine oil at the optimum level so that oilfunction will not be impaired. Therefore, itis essential that the oil level be checkedregularly. Toyota recommends that the oillevel be checked every time you refuelthe vehicle.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularlycould lead to serious engine troubledue to insufficient oil.

For detailed information on oil level check,see ”Checking the engine oil level” inChapter 7−2.

Facts about engine oilconsumption

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Your engine is fitted with twin groundelectrode spark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only twin ground electrode sparkplugs for your engine performance.

Brake systemTANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKESYSTEM

The tandem master cylinder brake systemis a hydraulic system with two separatesub−systems. If either sub−system shouldfail, the other will still work. However, thepedal will be harder to press, and yourstopping distance will be longer. Also, thebrake system warning light may come on.

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with only asingle brake system. Have yourbrakes fixed immediately.

BRAKE BOOSTER

The brake booster uses engine vacuum topower−assist the brakes. If the engineshould quit while you are driving, you canbring the vehicle to a stop with normalpedal pressure. There is enough reservevacuum for one or two stops—but nomore!

CAUTION

� Do not pump the brake pedal if theengine stalls. Each push on thepedal uses up your vacuum reserve.

� Even if the power assist is com-pletely lost, the brakes will stillwork. But you will have to push thepedal hard—much harder than nor-mal. And your braking distance willbe longer.

ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with”ABS” warning light)

The anti−lock brake system is designed toautomatically help prevent lock−up of thewheels during sudden braking or brakingon slippery road surfaces. This assists inproviding directional stability and steeringperformance of the vehicle under thesecircumstances.

The anti−lock brake system becomes op-erative after the vehicle has acceleratedto a speed in excess of approximately 10km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when thevehicle decelerate to a speed belowapproximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

Twin ground electrode sparkplugs

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You may hear a sound in the enginecompartment for a few seconds when theengine is started or just after the vehicleis started. This means that the anti−lockbrake system is in the self check mode,and does not indicate a malfunction.

Effective way to press the ”ABS” brakepedal: When the anti−lock brake systemfunction is in action, you may feel thebrake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.In this situation, to let the anti−lockbrake system work for you, just hold thebrake pedal down more firmly. Do notpump the brake. This will result in re-duced braking performance.

The brake pedal pulsation caused by theanti−lock brake system may indicate haz-ardous road surface conditions. Althoughthe anti−lock brake system assists in pro-viding vehicle control, it is still importantto drive with all due care, because theanti−lock brake system cannot overcomethe laws of physics that act on your ve-hicle:

� Braking capability is dependent on tirefriction with the road surface.

� Even though the anti−lock brake sys-tem is operating, a driver cannot main-tain full control on certain slippery roadsurfaces, when cornering at highspeeds, or in violent maneuvers.

� Avoid high speeds on wet roads. Theanti−lock brake system cannot elimi-nate the risk of hydroplaning and lossof tire friction.

Always maintain a safe distance from thevehicle in front of you. Compared withvehicles not fitted with an anti−lock brakesystem, your vehicle may require a longerstopping distance in the following cases:

� Driving on rough, gravel or snow−cov-ered roads.

� Driving with tire chains installed.

� Driving on roads where the road sur-face is pitted or has other differencesin surface height.

Type A

Type B

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”ABS” warning light

The light comes on when the ignition keyis turned to the ”ON” position. After about3 seconds, the light will go off.

If either of the following conditions occurs,this indicates a malfunction somewhere inthe parts monitored by the warning lightsystem. Contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible to service the vehicle.

� The light does not come on as de-scribed above, or remains on.

� The light comes on while driving.

Even if the anti−lock brake system shouldfail, the brake system will still operateconventionally. However, when the ”ABS”warning light is on (and the brake systemwarning light is off), the anti−lock brakesystem is not assisting brake performanceso that the wheels can lock−up duringsudden braking or braking on slipperyroad surfaces. Have your vehicle checkedby your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-sible.

Brake pad wear limit indicators

The brake pad wear limit indicators onyour disc brakes give a warning noisewhen the brake pads are worn to wherereplacement is required.

If you hear a squealing or scraping noisewhile driving, have the brake padschecked and replaced by your Toyotadealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-tor damage can result if the pads are notreplaced when necessary.

Luggage stowage precautionsWhen stowing luggage or cargo in thevehicle, observe the following:

� Put luggage or cargo in the trunk whenat all possible. Be sure all items aresecured in place.

� Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-anced. Locating the weight as far for-ward as possible helps maintain bal-ance.

� For better fuel economy, do not carryunneeded weight.

CAUTION

� To prevent luggage or packagesfrom sliding forward during braking,do not stack anything in the en-larged trunk room. Keep luggage orpackages low, as close to the flooras possible.

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� Never allow anyone to ride in theenlarged trunk room. It is not de-signed for passengers. They shouldride in their seats with their seatbelts properly fastened. Otherwise,they are much more likely to sufferserious bodily injury, in the eventof sudden braking or a collision.

� Do not place anything on the fillerpanel behind the rear seatback orluggage cover. Such items may bethrown about and possibly injurepeople in the vehicle during suddenbraking or an accident.

� Do not drive with objects left ontop of the instrument panel. Theymay interfere with the driver’s fieldof view. Or they may move duringsharp vehicle acceleration or turn-ing, and impair the driver’s controlof the vehicle. In an accident theymay injure the vehicle occupants.

NOTICE

Do not load the vehicle beyond thevehicle capacity weight specified inPart 8.

The vehicle identification number (VIN)is the legal identifier for your vehicle.This number is on the left top of theinstrument panel, and can be seenthrough the windshield from outside.

This is the primary identification numberfor your Toyota. It is used in registeringthe ownership of your vehicle.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) isalso on the Certification Label.

Your Toyota’s identification——Vehicle identification number

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—Engine number

The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown.

Your new vehicle carries theft preven-tion labels which are approximately 56mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).

The purpose of these labels is to reducethe incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-ing the tracing and recovery of parts fromstolen vehicles. The label is designed sothat once it is applied to a surface, anyattempt to remove it will result in destroy-ing the integrity of the label. Transferringthese labels intact from one part to anoth-er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

You should not attempt to remove thetheft prevention labels as it may vio-late certain state or federal laws.

Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

Do not modify the suspension/chassiswith lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Itcan cause dangerous vehicle handlingcharacteristics, resulting in loss ofcontrol.

Theft prevention labels(except for Canada)

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Types of tiresDetermine what kind of tires your ve-hicle is originally equipped with.

1. Summer tires

Summer tires are high−speed capabilitytires best suited to highway driving underdry conditions.

Since summer tires do not have the sametraction performance as snow tires, sum-mer tires are inadequate for driving onsnow−covered or icy roads. For driving onsnow−covered or icy roads, we recom-mend using snow tires. If installing snowtires, be sure to replace all four tires.

2. All season tires

All season tires are designed to providebetter traction in snow and to be adequatefor driving in most winter conditions, aswell as for use all year round.

All season tires, however, do not haveadequate traction performance comparedwith snow tires in heavy or loose snow.Also, all season tires fall short in accel-eration and handling performancecompared with summer tires in highwaydriving.

CAUTION

� Do not mix summer and all seasontires on your vehicle as this cancause dangerous handling charac-teristics, resulting in loss of con-trol.

� Do not use tires other than themanufacturer’s designated tires, anddo not mix tires or wheels of thesizes different from the originallyequipped tires and wheels.

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Part 3STARTING ANDDRIVING

� Before starting the engine

� How to start the engine

� Tips for driving in variousconditions

� Winter driving tips

� Trailer towing

� How to save fuel and makeyour vehicle last longer, too

Before starting the engine1. Check the area around the vehicle be-

fore entering it.

2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,head restraint height and steeringwheel angle.

3. Adjust inside and outside rear viewmirrors.

4. Lock all doors.

5. Fasten seat belts.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-sories.

3. Manual transmission: Press the clutchpedal to the floor and shift the trans-mission into neutral. Hold the clutchpedal to the floor until the engine isstarted. A starter safety device will pre-vent the starter from operating if theclutch pedal is not fully depressed.

Automatic transmission: Put the se-lector lever in ”P”. If you need to re-start the engine while the vehicle ismoving, put the selector lever in ”N”.A starter safety device will prevent thestarter from operating if the selectorlever is in any drive position.

4. Automatic transmission only: De-press the brake pedal and hold it tothe floor until driving off.

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(b) Starting the engineBefore starting the engine, be sure to fol-low the instructions in ”(a) Before crank-ing”.

Normal starting procedure

The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-tial multiport fuel injection system in yourengine automatically controls the properair−fuel mixture for starting. You can starta cold or hot engine as follows:

1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-al, crank the engine by turning the keyto ”START”. Release it when the en-gine starts.

2. After the engine runs for about 10 se-conds, you are ready to drive.

If the weather is below freezing, let theengine warm up for a few minutes beforedriving.

If the engine stalls...

Simply restart it, using the correct proce-dure given in normal starting.

If the engine will not start—

See ”If your vehicle will not start” in Part4.

NOTICE

� Do not crank for more than 30 se-conds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

� Do not race a cold engine.

� If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, have theengine checked immediately.

� Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.This will allow you much better control.

� Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-sible, at a right angle. Avoid drivingonto high, sharp−edged objects andother road hazards. Failure to do socan lead to severe tire damage result-ing in tire bursts.

� When parking on a hill, turn the frontwheels until they touch the curb sothat the vehicle will not roll. Apply theparking brake, and place the transmis-sion in ”P” (automatic) or in first orreverse (manual). If necessary, blockthe wheels.

� Washing your vehicle or driving throughdeep water may get the brakes wet. Tosee whether they are wet, check thatthere is no traffic near you, and thenpress the pedal lightly. If you do notfeel a normal braking force, the brakesare probably wet. To dry them, drivethe vehicle cautiously while lightlypressing the brake pedal with the park-ing brake pulled. If they still do notwork safely, pull to the side of the roadand call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

Tips for driving in variousconditions

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CAUTION

� Before driving off, make sure thatthe parking brake is fully releasedand the parking brake reminderlight is off.

� Do not leave your vehicle unat-tended while the engine is running.

� Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. It can causedangerous overheating, needlesswear, and poor fuel economy.

� To drive down a long or steep hill,reduce your speed and downshift.Remember, if you ride the brakesexcessively, they may overheat andnot work properly.

� Be careful when accelerating, up-shifting, downshifting or braking ona slippery surface. Sudden accelera-tion or engine braking could causethe vehicle to spin or skid.

� Do not drive in excess of the speedlimit. Even if the legal speed limitpermits it, do not drive over 140km/h (85 mph) unless your vehiclehas high−speed capability tires.Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) mayresult in tire failure, loss of controland possible injury. Be sure to con-sult a tire dealer to determinewhether the tires on your vehicleare high−speed capability tires ornot before driving at such speeds.

� Do not continue normal drivingwhen the brakes are wet. If they arewet, your vehicle will require alonger stopping distance, and itmay pull to one side when thebrakes are applied. Also, the park-ing brake will not hold the vehiclesecurely.

Winter driving tipsMake sure you have ethylene−glycol an-tifreeze in the radiator.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.

Check the condition of the battery andcables.

Cold temperatures reduce the capacity ofany battery, so it must be in top shapeto provide enough power for winter start-ing. Chapter 7−3 tells you how to visuallyinspect the battery. Your Toyota dealerand most service stations will be pleasedto check the level of charge.

Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for the cold weather.

See Chapter 7−2 for recommended viscos-ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in yourvehicle during winter months may causeharder starting. If you are not sure aboutwhich oil to use, call your Toyota deal-er—he will be pleased to help.

Keep the door locks from freezing.

Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into thelocks to keep them from freezing. To opena frozen lock, try heating the key beforeinserting it.

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Use a washer fluid containing an anti-freeze solution.

This product is available at your Toyotadealer and most auto parts stores. Followthe manufacturer’s directions for howmuch to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle’s paint.

Do not use your parking brake whenthere is a possibility it could freeze.

When parking, put the transmission into”P” (automatic) or into first or reverse(manual) and block the rear wheels. Donot use the parking brake, or snow orwater accumulated in and around theparking brake mechanism may freeze,making it hard to release.

Keep ice and snow from accumulatingunder the fenders.

Ice and snow built up under your fenderscan make steering difficult. During badwinter driving, stop and check under thefenders occasionally.

Depending on where you are driving,we recommend you carry some emer-gency equipment.

Some of the things you might put in thevehicle are tire chains, window scraper,bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,jumper cables, etc.

Trailer towingYour vehicle is designed primarily as apassenger−carrying vehicle. Towing atrailer will have an adverse effect onhandling, performance, braking, durabilityand driving economy (fuel consumption,etc.). Your safety and satisfaction dependon the proper use of correct equipmentand cautious driving habits. For yoursafety and the safety of others, you mustnot overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyotawarranties do not apply to damage ormalfunction caused by towing a trailer forcommercial purposes. Ask your localToyota dealer for further details beforetowing.

WEIGHT LIMITS

Before towing, make sure the total trailerweight, gross vehicle weight, gross axleweight and trailer tongue load are all with-in the limits.

The total trailer weight and tongue loadcan be measured with platform scalesfound at a highway weighing station, build-ing supply company, trucking company,junk yard, etc.

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CAUTION

� The total trailer weight (trailerweight plus its cargo load) mustnot exceed 680 kg (1500 lb.). Ex-ceeding this weight is dangerous.

� The gross vehicle weight must notexceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) indicated on theCertification Label. The gross ve-hicle weight is the sum of weightsof the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-sengers, luggage, hitch and trailertongue load. It also includes theweight of any special equipmentinstalled on your vehicle.

� The load on either the front or rearaxle resulting from distribution ofthe gross vehicle weight on bothaxles must not exceed the GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR) listedon the Certification Label.

Tongue load

Total trailer weight� 100 = 9 to 11%

Total trailer weight Tongue load

� The trailer cargo load should bedistributed so that the tongue loadis 9 to 11 % of the total trailerweight, not exceeding the maximumof 68 kg (150 lb.). Never load thetrailer with more weight in the backthan in the front. About 60 % of thetrailer load should be in the fronthalf of the trailer and the remaining40 % in the rear.

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HITCHES

� Use only a hitch which is recom-mended by the hitch manufacturer andconforms to the total trailer weight re-quirement.

� Follow the directions supplied by thehitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitchball with a light coat of grease.

� Toyota recommends removing the trail-er hitch whenever you are not towinga trailer to reduce the possibility ofadditional damage caused by the hitchif your vehicle is struck from behind.

NOTICE

Do not use axle−mounted hitches asthey can cause damage to the axlehousing, wheel bearings, wheels ortires. Also, never install a hitch whichmay interfere with the normal functionof an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if soequipped.

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS

� Toyota recommends trailers withbrakes that conform to any applica-ble federal and state/provincial regu-lations.

� A safety chain must always be usedbetween the towing vehicle and thetrailer. Leave sufficient slack in thechain for turns. The chain shouldcross under the trailer tongue toprevent the tongue from dropping tothe ground in case it becomes dam-aged or separated. For correct safetychain procedures, follow the hitch ortrailer manufacturer’s recommenda-tions.

CAUTION

� If the total trailer weight exceeds453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes arerequired.

� Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-draulic system as it would lower itsbraking effectiveness.

� Never tow a trailer without using asafety chain securely attached toboth the trailer and the vehicle. Ifdamage occurs to the coupling unitor hitch ball, there is danger of thetrailer wandering over into anotherlane.

TIRES

� Ensure that your vehicle’s tires areproperly inflated. See Chapter 7−2 forinstructions.

� The trailer tires should be inflated tothe pressure recommended by the trail-er manufacturer in respect to the totaltrailer weight.

TRAILER LIGHTS

� Trailer lights must comply with federal,state/provincial and local regulations.See your local recreational vehicledealer or rental agency for the correcttype of wiring and relays for your trail-er. Check for correct operation of theturn signals and stop lights each timeyou hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-age your vehicle’s electrical systemand cause a malfunction of your lights.

BREAK−IN SCHEDULE

� Toyota recommends that you do nottow a trailer with a new vehicle or avehicle with any new power train com-ponent (engine, transmission, differen-tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first800 km (500 miles) of driving.

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MAINTENANCE

� If you tow a trailer, your vehicle willrequire more frequent maintenance dueto the additional load. For this informa-tion, please refer to the scheduledmaintenance information in the ”Own-er’s Manual Supplement/MaintenanceSchedule”.

� Retighten all fixing bolts of the towingball and bracket after approximately1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.

PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK

� Check that your vehicle remains levelwhen a loaded or unloaded trailer ishitched. Do not drive if the vehicle hasan abnormal nose−up or nose−downcondition, and check for impropertongue load, overload,worn suspensionor other possible causes.

� Make sure the trailer cargo is securelyloaded so that it can not shift.

� Check that your rear view mirrors con-form to any applicable federal, state/provincial or local regulation. If not,install the rear view mirrors requiredfor towing purpose.

TRAILER TOWING TIPS

When towing a trailer, your vehicle willhandle differently than when not tow-ing. The three main causes of vehicle−trailer accidents are driver error, exces-sive speed and improper trailer loading.Keep these in mind when towing:

� Before starting out, check operation ofthe lights and all vehicle−trailer connec-tions. After driving a short distance,stop and recheck the lights and con-nections. Before actually towing a trail-er, practice turning, stopping and back-ing with a trailer in an area away fromtraffic until you learn the feel.

� Backing with a trailer is difficult andrequires practice. Grip the bottom ofthe steering wheel and move your handto the left to move the trailer to theleft. Move your hand to the right tomove the trailer to the right. (This pro-cedure is generally opposite to thatwhen backing without a trailer). Also,just turn the steering wheel a little ata time, avoiding sharp or prolongedturning. Have someone guide you whenbacking to reduce the risk of an acci-dent.

� Because stopping distance may be in-creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distanceshould be increased when towing atrailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) ofspeed, allow at least one vehicle andtrailer length between you and the ve-hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking asyou may skid, resulting in jackknifingand loss of control. This is especiallytrue on wet or slippery surfaces.

� Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-tion. If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, prevent excessive clutchslippage by keeping engine rpm lowand not racing the engine. Always startout in first gear.

� Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.The trailer could hit your vehicle in atight turn. Slow down before making aturn to avoid the necessity of suddenbraking.

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� Remember that when making a turn,the trailer wheels will be closer thanthe vehicle wheels to the inside of theturn. Therefore, compensate for this bymaking a larger than normal turningradius with your vehicle.

� Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-versely affect handling of your vehicleand trailer, causing sway. Pay attentionto the rear from time to time to pre-pare yourself for being passed by largetrucks or buses, which may cause yourvehicle and trailer to sway. If swayinghappens, firmly grip the steering wheeland reduce speed immediately butgradually. Never increase speed. Steerstraight ahead. If you make no extremecorrection with the steering or brakes,the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

� Be careful when passing other ve-hicles. Passing requires considerabledistance. After passing a vehicle, donot forget the length of your trailer andbe sure you have plenty of room be-fore changing lanes.

� In order to maintain engine braking effi-ciency do not use fifth gear (manualtransmission) or overdrive (automatictransmission).

� Because of the added load of the trail-er, your vehicle’s engine may overheaton hot days (at temperatures over30�C [85�F]) when going up a long orsteep grade with a trailer. If the enginecoolant temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, immediately turn off the airconditioning (if in use), pull off the roadand stop in a safe spot. Refer to ”Ifyour vehicle overheats” in Part 4 ofthis manual.

� Always place wheel blocks under boththe vehicle and trailer wheels whenparking. Apply the parking brake firmly.Put the transmission in ”P” (automatic)or in first or reverse (manual). Avoidparking on a slope with a trailer, butif it cannot be avoided, do so onlyafter performing the following:

1. Apply the brakes and hold.

2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.

3. When the wheel blocks are in place,release your brakes slowly until theblocks absorb the load.

4. Apply the parking brake firmly.

5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or”P” (automatic) and turn off the engine.

When restarting out after parking on aslope:

1. With the transmission in ”P” position(automatic) or the clutch pedal de-pressed (manual), start the engine.(With an automatic transmission, besure to keep the brake pedal de-pressed.)

2. Shift into gear.

3. Release the parking brake (also footbrake on automatic transmission ve-hicles) and slowly pull or back awayfrom the wheel blocks. Stop and applyyour brakes.

4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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CAUTION

� Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) orthe posted towing speed lim-it,whichever is lower. Because insta-bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle−trailer combination usually in-creases as the speed increases, ex-ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) maycause loss of control.

� Slow down and downshift beforedescending steep or long downhillgrades. Do not make sudden down-shifts.

� Avoid holding the brake pedal downtoo long or too frequently. Thiscould cause the brakes to overheatand result in reduced braking effi-ciency.

Getting more kilometers/mileage from aliter/gallon of fuel is easy–just take iteasy. It will help make your vehicle lastlonger, too. Here are some specific tipson how to save money on both fuel andrepairs:

� Keep your tires inflated at the cor-rect pressure. Underinflation causestire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter7−2 for instructions.

� Do not carry unneeded weight inyour vehicle. Excess weight puts aheavier load on the engine, causinggreater fuel consumption.

� Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Oncethe engine is running smoothly, begindriving—but gently. Remember, howev-er, that on cold winter days this maytake a little longer.

� Accelerate slowly and smoothly.Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into highgear as quickly as possible.

� Avoid long engine idling. If you havea long wait and you are not in traffic,it is better to turn off the engine andstart again later.

� Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Usea gear position suitable for the road onwhich you are travelling.

� Avoid continuous speeding up andslowing down. Stop−and−go drivingwastes fuel.

� Avoid unnecessary stopping andbraking. Maintain a steady pace. Tryto time the traffic signals so you onlyneed to stop as little as possible ortake advantage of through streets toavoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-den braking. This will also reduce wearon your brakes.

� Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jamswhenever possible.

� Do not rest your foot on the clutchor brake pedal. This causes needlesswear, overheating and poor fuel econo-my.

� Maintain a moderate speed on high-ways. The faster you drive,the greaterthe fuel consumption. By reducing yourspeed, you will cut down on fuel con-sumption.

� Keep the front wheels in properalignment. Avoid hitting the curb andslow down on rough roads. Improperalignment not only causes faster tirewear but also puts an extra load onthe engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

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� Keep the bottom of your vehicle freefrom mud, etc. This not only lessensweight but also helps prevent corro-sion.

� Keep your vehicle tuned−up and intop shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oiland grease,brakes not adjusted, etc. alllower engine performance and contrib-ute to poor fuel economy. For longerlife of all parts and lower operatingcosts, keep all maintenance work onschedule, and if you often drive undersevere conditions, see that your vehiclereceives more frequent maintenance.(For scheduled maintenance informa-tion, please refer to the separate ”Own-er’s Manual Supplement/MaintenanceSchedule”).

CAUTION

Never turn off the engine to coastdown hills. Your power steering andbrake booster will not function with-out the engine running. Also, theemission control system operatesproperly only when the engine is run-ning.

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Part 4IN CASE OF ANEMERGENCY

� If your vehicle will not start

� If your engine stalls whiledriving

� If your vehicle overheats

� If you have a flat tire

� If your vehicle needs to betowed

� If you cannot shift automatictransmission selector lever

� If you lose your keys

”Before making these checks, make sureyou have followed the correct starting pro-cedure given in ”How to start the engine”in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel.

If the engine is not turning over or isturning over too slowly—

1. Check that the battery terminals aretight and clean.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switchon the interior light.

3. If the light is out, dim or goes outwhen the starter is cranked, the batteryis discharged. You may try jump start-ing. See ”(c) Jump starting” for furtherinstructions.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still willnot start, it needs adjustment or repair.Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repairshop.

NOTICE

Do not pull− or push−start the ve-hicle. It may damage the vehicle orcause a collision when the enginestarts. Also the three−way catalyticconverter may overheat and become afire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normalspeed but will not start—

1. Check that all the push−on connectorsare tight. (For example, connectors atthe spark plugs, ignition coil and/or dis-tributor)

2. If the connectors are O.K., the enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking. See ”(b) Starting a floodedengine” for further instructions.

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(b) Starting a flooded engineIf the engine will not start, your enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking.

If this happens, turn the key to ”START”with the accelerator pedal held down.Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for15 seconds and release them. Then trystarting the engine with your foot off theaccelerator pedal.

If the engine does not start after 30 se-conds of cranking, release the key, waita few minutes and try again.

If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealeror qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

Do not crank for more than 30 se-conds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

(c) Jump startingTo avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which might re-sult from battery explosion, acid burns,electrical burns, or damaged electroniccomponents, these instructions must befollowed precisely.

If you are unsure about how to follow thisprocedure, we strongly recommend thatyou seek the help of a competent me-chanic or towing service.

CAUTION

� Batteries contain sulfuric acid whichis poisonous and corrosive. Wearprotective safety glasses when jumpstarting, and avoid spilling acid onyour skin, clothing, or vehicle.

� If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in your eyes, removeany contaminated clothing and flushthe affected area with water imme-diately. Then get immediate medicalattention. If possible, continue toapply water with a sponge or clothwhile en route to the medical office.

� The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame orspark is brought near. Use onlystandardized jumper cables and donot smoke or light a match whilejump starting.

NOTICE

The battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unless youare sure that the booster battery iscorrect.

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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

1. If the booster battery is installed inanother vehicle, make sure the vehiclesare not touching. Turn off all unneces-sary lights and accessories.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugsfrom the booster and discharged batter-ies. Lay a cloth over the open ventson the batteries. (This helps reduce theexplosion hazard, personal injuries andburns.)

3. If the engine in the vehicle with thebooster battery is not running, start itand let it run for a few minutes. Duringjump starting, run the engine at about2000 rpm with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

Discharged battery

Booster battery

Positiveterminal(“+” mark)

Jumper cable Positive terminal(“+” mark)

4. Make the cable connections in the or-der a, b, c, d.

a. Connect the clamp of the positive(red) jumper cable to the positive ( )terminal on the discharged battery.

b. Connect the clamp at the other endof the positive (red) jumper cable tothe positive ( ) terminal on the boosterbattery.

Discharged batteryBooster battery

Jumper cable

Negative terminal(“−” mark)

c. Connect the clamp of the negative(black) jumper cable to the negative ( )terminal on the booster battery.

d. Connect the clamp at the other endof the negative (black) jumper cable toa solid, stationary, unpainted, metallicpoint of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery.

The recommended connecting point isshown in the following illustration:

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Connecting point

Do not connect the cable to or near anypart that moves when the engine iscranked.

CAUTION

When making the connections, toavoid serious injury, do not lean overthe battery or accidentally let thejumper cables or clamps touch any-thing except the correct battery termi-nals or the ground.

5. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpmfor several minutes with the acceleratorpedal lightly depressed.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in theexact reverse order: the negative cableand then the positive cable.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery covercloths—they may now contain sulfuricacid.

8. If removed, replace all the battery ventplugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging isnot apparent (for example, lights left on),you should have it checked.

If your engine stalls while driving...

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keepinga straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Try starting the engine again.

If the engine will not start, see ”If yourvehicle will not start”.

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-er assist for the brakes and steeringwill not work so steering and brakingwill be much harder than usual.

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If your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if you ex-perience a loss of power, or if you heara loud knocking or pinging noise, theengine has probably overheated. Youshould follow this procedure...

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-hicle and turn on your emergencyflashers. Put the transmission in ”P”(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-ply the parking brake. Turn off the airconditioning if it is being used.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir,stop the engine.Wait until the steam subsides beforeopening the hood. If there is no coolantboiling over or steam, leave the enginerunning and make sure the electriccooling fan is operating. If it is not,turn the ignition off.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keepthe hood closed until there is nosteam. Escaping steam or coolant isa sign of very high pressure.

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses,and under the vehicle.However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it hasbeen used.

CAUTION

When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealerfor assistance.

5. If there are no obvious leaks, checkthe coolant reservoir. If it is dry, addcoolant to the reservoir while the en-gine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine and radiator arehot. Serious injury could result fromscalding hot fluid and steam blownout under pressure.

6. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If neces-sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-ous coolant loss indicates a leak in thesystem. You should have it checked assoon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

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If you have a flat tire—1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place well away fromthe traffic. Avoid stopping on the centerdivider of a highway. Park on a levelspot with firm ground.

2. Stop the engine and turn on youremergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and putthe transmission in ”P” (automatic) orreverse (manual).

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicleon the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions thor-oughly.

CAUTION

When jacking, be sure to observe thefollowing to reduce the possibility ofpersonal injury:

� Follow jacking instructions.

� Do not start or run the engine whileyour vehicle is supported by thejack.

� Stop the vehicle on a level firmground, firmly set the parking brakeand put the transmission in ”P”(automatic) or reverse (manual).Block the wheel diagonally oppositeto the one being changed if neces-sary.

� Make sure to set the jack properlyin the jack point. Raising the ve-hicle with jack improperly posi-tioned will damage the vehicle ormay allow the vehicle to fall off thejack and cause personal injury.

� Never get under the vehicle whenthe vehicle is supported by the jackalone.

� Use the jack only for lifting yourvehicle during wheel changing.

� Do not raise the vehicle with some-one in the vehicle.

� When raising the vehicle, do notput an object on or under the jack.

� Raise the vehicle only high enoughto remove and change the tire.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving with a de-flated tire. Driving even a short dis-tance can damage a tire beyond re-pair.

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Compact spare tire

The compact spare tire is designed fortemporary emergency use only.

The compact spare tire is identified by thedistinctive wording ”TEMPORARY USEONLY” molded into the side wall of thetire.

The standard tire should be repaired andreplaced as soon as possible.

To keep the compact spare tire noticeable,do not hide the wheel by a wheel coveror such.

The compact spare tire saves space inyour luggage compartment, and its lighterweight helps to improve fuel economy andpermits easier installation in case of a flattire.

The compact spare tire can be used manytimes, if necessary. It has tread life of upto 4800 km (3000 miles) depending onroad conditions and your driving habits.When tread wear indicators appear on thetire, replace the tire.

See also the tire section in Chapter 7−2for details on the tread wear indicatorsand other service information.

CAUTION

� The compact spare tire was de-signed especially for your Toyota.Do not use it on any other vehicle.

� Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)when driving with the compactspare tire.

� Avoid sudden acceleration, suddendeceleration and sharp turns withthe compact spare tire.

NOTICE

Your ground clearance is reducedwhen the compact spare tire isinstalled so avoid driving over ob-stacles and drive slowly on rough,unpaved roads and speed bumps.Also, do not attempt to go through anautomatic car wash as the vehiclemay get caught, resulting in damage.

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Vehicles with compact spare tire

Vehicles without compact spare tire

1. Get the required tools and sparetire.


1. Spare tire2. Jack handle3. Jack4. Wheel nut wrench


1. Spare tire2. Jack handle3. Jack4. Tool bag

To prepare yourself for an emergency, youshould familiarize yourself with the use ofthe jack, each of the tools and their stor-age locations.

Turn the jack joint by hand.

To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1until the jack is free.

To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 untilthe jack is firmly secured to prevent itflying forward during a collision or suddenbraking.

—Required tools and sparetire

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To remove the spare tire:

1. Raise the luggage compartment floor.

2. On vehicles with compact spare tire,take the tool holder with tools out.

3. Loosen the bolt with spacer and re-move it.

Then take the spare tire out of the ve-hicle.

When storing the spare tire, put it in placewith the outer side of the wheel facing up.Then secure the tire by repeating theabove removal steps in reverse order toprevent it from flying forward during acollision or sudden braking.

—Blocking the wheel

2. Block the wheel diagonally oppositethe flat tire to keep the vehicle fromrolling when it is jacked up.

When blocking the wheel, place a wheelblock from the front for the front wheelsor from the rear for the rear wheels.

—Removing wheel ornament

Type A

Type B

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3. Remove the wheel ornament.

Pry off the wheel ornament, using thebeveled end of the wheel nut wrench asshown.

CAUTION

Do not try to pull off the ornament byhand. Take due care in handling theornament to avoid unexpected person-al injury.

—Loosening wheel nuts

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-ing the vehicle.

The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen.To get maximum leverage, fit the wrenchto the nut so that the handle is on theright side, as shown above. Grab thewrench near the end of the handle andpull up on the handle. Be careful that thewrench does not slip off the nut.

Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrewthem about one−half turn.

—Positioning the jack

5. Position the jack at the correct jackpoint as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on alevel and solid place.

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—Raising your vehicle

6. After making sure that no one is inthe vehicle, raise it high enough sothat the spare tire can be installed.

Remember you will need more groundclearance when putting on the spare tirethan when removing the flat tire.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handleinto the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn itclockwise. As the jack touches the vehicleand begins to lift, double−check that it isproperly positioned.

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when thevehicle is supported by the jackalone.

—Changing wheels

7. Remove the wheel nuts and changetires.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put itaside.

Roll the spare wheel into position andalign the holes in the wheel with the bolts.Then lift up the wheel and get at least thetop bolt started through its hole. Wigglethe tire and press it back over the otherbolts.

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Before putting on wheels, remove any cor-rosion on the mounting surfaces with awire brush or such. Installation of wheelswithout good metal−to−metal contact at themounting surface can cause wheel nuts toloosen and eventually cause a wheel tocome off while driving. Therefore after thefirst 1600 km (1000 miles), check to seethat the wheel nuts are tight.

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fingertight.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-ward) and tighten them as much as youcan by hand. Press back on the tire andsee if you can tighten them more.

—Lowering your vehicle

9. Lower the vehicle completely andtighten the wheel nuts.

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise tolower the vehicle.

Use only the wheel nut wrench to tightenthe nuts. Do not use other tools or anyadditional leverage other than your hands,such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.Make sure the wrench is securely en-gaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in theorder shown. Repeat the process until allthe nuts are tight.

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CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sureall portions of your body and all oth-er persons around will not be injuredas the vehicle is lowered to theground.

—Reinstalling wheel ornament

Type A

Type B

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.

1. Put the wheel ornament into position.

On some models, align the cutout of thewheel ornament with the valve stem asshown.

2. Then tap it firmly with the side or heelof your hand to snap it into place.

CAUTION

Take due care in handling the orna-ment to avoid unexpected personalinjury.

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—After changing wheels11. Check the air pressure of the re-placed tire.

Adjust the air pressure to the specificationdesigned in part 8. If the pressure is low-er, drive slowly to the nearest service sta-tion and fill to the correct pressure.

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflationvalve cap as dirt and moisture could getinto the valve core and possibly cause airleakage. If the cap is missing, have a newone put on as soon as possible.

12. Restow all the tools, jack and flattire securely.

As soon as possible after changingwheels, tighten the wheel nuts to thetorque specified in Part 8 with a torquewrench and have a technician repair theflat tire.

CAUTION

Before driving, make sure all thetools, jack and flat tire are securelyin place in their storage location toreduce the possibility of personal in-jury during a collision or suddenbraking.

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck——From front

—From rear

(b) Using flat bed truck

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice. In consultation with them, haveyour vehicle towed using either (a) or(b).

Only when you cannot receive a towingservice from a Toyota dealer or com-mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-hicle carefully in accordance with theinstructions given in ”—Emergency tow-ing” in this Part.

Proper equipment will help ensure thatyour vehicle is not damaged while beingtowed. Commercial operators are generallyaware of the state/provincial and locallaws pertaining to towing.

Your vehicle can be damaged if it istowed incorrectly. Although most operatorsknow the correct procedure, it is possibleto make a mistake. To avoid damage toyour vehicle, make sure the following fewprecautions are observed. If necessary,show this page to the tow truck driver.

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

Use a safety chain system for all towing,and abide by the state/provincial and locallaws. The wheels and axle on the groundmust be in good condition. If they aredamaged, use a towing dolly.

If your vehicle needs to betowed—

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front—Release the parking brake.

NOTICE

When lifting wheels, take care to en-sure adequate ground clearance fortowing at the opposite end of theraised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumperand/or underbody of the towed vehiclewill be damaged during towing.

From rear—

� Manual transmission:

We recommend using a towing dollyunder the front wheels. If you do notuse a towing dolly, place the ignitionkey in the ”ACC” position and put thetransmission in neutral.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed orin the ”LOCK” position when towingfrom the rear without a towing dolly.The steering lock mechanism is notstrong enough to hold the frontwheels straight.

� Automatic transmission:

Use a towing dolly under the frontwheels.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle with an automatictransmission from the rear with thefront wheels on the ground, as thismay cause serious damage to thetransmission.

(b) Using flat bed truck

(c) Towing with sling type truck

(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-ther from the front or rear. This maycause body damage.

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—Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.

If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tempo-rarily towed by a cable or chain se-cured to the emergency towing eyeletunder the vehicle. Use extreme cautionwhen towing vehicles.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steerit and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, drive train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing ve-hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erraticdriving maneuvers which would placeexcessive stress on the emergencytowing eyelets and towing cable orchain. The eyelets and towing cableor chain may break and cause seriousinjury or damage.

NOTICE

Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing eyelets provided.

Before towing, release the parking brakeand put the transmission in neutral (manu-al) or ”N” (automatic). The key must bein ”ACC” (engine off) or ”ON” (engine run-ning).

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-er assist for the brakes and steeringwill not work so steering and brakingwill be much harder than usual.

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If you cannot shift the selector leverout of ”P” position to other positionseven though the brake pedal is de-pressed, use the shift lock override but-ton as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to ”LOCK”position. Make sure the parkingbrake is on.

2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladedscrewdriver or equivalent.

3. Insert your finger into the hole topush down the shift lock overridebutton. You can shift out of ”P”position only while pushing the but-ton.

4. Shift into ”N” position.

5. Insert the cover.

6. Start the engine. For your safety,keep the brake pedal depressed.

Be sure to have the system checked byyour Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

If you lose your keysMany Toyota dealers can make a newkey if you can give them the key num-ber.

See the suggestion given in ”Keys” inChapter 1−2.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle andyou cannot get a duplicate, many Toyotadealers can still open the door for you,using their special tools. If you mustbreak a window to get in, we suggestbreaking the smallest side window be-cause it is the least expensive to replace.Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts fromthe glass.

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Part 5CORROSIONPREVENTION ANDAPPEARANCE CARE� Protecting your Toyota from

corrosion

� Washing and waxing your Toyota

� Cleaning the interior

Toyota, through its diligent research, de-sign and use of the most advancedtechnology available, has done its part tohelp prevent corrosion and has providedyou with the finest quality vehicleconstruction. Now, it is up to you. Propercare of your Toyota can help ensure long−term corrosion prevention.

The most common causes of corrosionto your vehicle are:

� The accumulation of road salt, dirt andmoisture in hard−to−reach areas underthe vehicle.

� Chipping of paint, or undercoatingcaused by minor accidents or bystones and gravel.

Care is especially important if you livein particular areas or operate your ve-hicle under certain environmental condi-tions:

� Road salt or dust control chemicals willaccelerate corrosion, as will the pres-ence of salt in the air near the sea−coast or in areas of industrial pollution.

� High humidity accelerates corrosion es-pecially when temperatures range justabove the freezing point.

� Wetness or dampness to certain partsof your vehicle for an extended periodof time, may cause corrosion eventhough other parts of the vehicle maybe dry.

� High temperatures will cause corrosionto those components of the vehiclewhich are prevented from quick−dryingdue to lack of proper ventilation.

The above signifies the necessity to keepyour vehicle, particularly the underside, asclean as possible and to repair any dam-age to paint or protective coatings assoon as possible.

To help prevent corrosion on yourToyota, follow these guidelines:

Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, ofcourse, necessary to keep your vehicleclean by regular washing, but to preventcorrosion, the following points should beobserved:

� If you drive on salted roads in thewinter or if you live near the ocean,you should hose off the undercarriageat least once a month to minimize cor-rosion.

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� High pressure water or steam is effec-tive for cleaning the vehicle’s undersideand wheel housings. Pay particularattention to these areas as it is difficultto see all the mud and dirt. It will domore harm than good to simply wet themud and debris without removing them.The lower edge of doors, rocker panelsand frame members have drain holeswhich should not be allowed to clogwith dirt as trapped water in theseareas can cause corrosion.

� Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-oughly when winter is over.

See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” formore tips.

Check the condition of your vehicle’spaint and trim. If you find any chips orscratches in the paint, touch them up im-mediately to prevent corrosion from start-ing. If the chips or scratches have gonethrough the bare metal, have a qualifiedbody shop make the repair.

Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-ter and dirt can accumulate under thefloor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-casionally check under the mats to makesure the area is dry. Be particularly care-ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should betransported in proper containers. If a spillor leak should occur, immediately cleanand dry the area.

Use mud shields on your wheels. If youdrive on salted or gravel roads, mudshields help protect your vehicle. Full−sizeshields, which come as near to the groundas possible, are the best. We recommendthat the fittings and the area where theshields are installed be treated to resistcorrosion. Your Toyota dealer will behappy to assist in supplying and installingthe shields if they are recommended foryour area.

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilatedgarage or a roofed place. Do not parkyour vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-lated garage. If you wash your vehicle inthe garage, or if you drive it in coveredwith water or snow, your garage may beso damp it will cause corrosion. Even ifyour garage is heated, a wet vehicle cancorrode if the ventilation is poor.

Washing your Toyota

Keep your vehicle clean by regularwashing.

The following cases may cause weaknessto the paint or corrosion to the body andparts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-sible.

� When driving in a coastal area

� When driving on a road sprinkled withantifreeze

� When having stuck of coal tar, treesap, bird droppings and carcass of aninsect

� When driving in the areas where thereare a lot of smoke, soot, dust, irondust and chemical substance

� When the vehicle becomes remarkablydirty with dust and mud

Hand−washing your Toyota

Work in the shade and wait until thevehicle body is not hot to the touch.

CAUTION

When cleaning under floor or chassis,be careful not to injure your hands.

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1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-move any mud or road salt from theunderside of the vehicle or in thewheel wells.

2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,mixed according to the manufacturer’sinstructions. Use a soft cotton mitt andkeep it wet by dipping it frequently intothe wash water. Do not rub hard—letthe soap and water remove the dirt.

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soapor neutral detergent.

Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do notscrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumperfaces are soft.

Road tar: Remove with turpentine orcleaners that are marked safe for paintedsurfaces.

NOTICE

Do not use gasoline or strong sol-vents, which may be toxic or causedamage.

3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap cancause streaking. In hot weather youmay need to rinse each section rightafter you wash it.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicleusing a clean soft cotton towel. Do notrub or press hard—you might scratchthe paint.

Automatic car wash

Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-matic car wash, but remember that thepaint can be scratched by some type ofbrushes, unfiltered washing water, or thewashing process itself. Scratching reducespaint durability and gloss, especially ondarker colors. The manager of the carwash should be able to advise you wheth-er the process is safe for the paint onyour vehicle.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the antenna,make sure it is retracted before driv-ing your Toyota through an automaticcar wash.

Waxing your Toyota

Polishing and waxing is recommendedto maintain the original beauty of yourToyota’s finish.

Once a month or if the vehicle does notrepel water well, apply wax.

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-fore you begin waxing, even if you areusing a combined cleaner and wax.

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. Ifthe finish has become extremely weath-ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-low the manufacturer’s instructions andprecautions. Be sure to polish and waxthe chrome trim as well as the paint.

3. Wax the vehicle again when waterdoes not bead but remains on the sur-face in large patches.

NOTICE

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Cleaning the interior

CAUTION

� Vehicles with side airbags:

Be careful not to splash water orspill liquid on the floor. This mayprevent the side airbags from acti-vating correctly, resulting in seriousinjury.

� Do not wash the vehicle floor withwater, or allow water to get ontothe floor when cleaning the vehicleinterior or exterior. Water may getinto audio components or otherelectrical components above or un-der the floor carpet (or mat) andcause a malfunction; and it maycause body corrosion.

Vinyl interior

The vinyl upholstery may be easilycleaned with a mild soap or detergentand water.

First vacuum over the upholstery to re-move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge orsoft cloth, apply the soap solution to thevinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a fewminutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirtand wipe off the soap with a clean dampcloth. If all the dirt does not come off,repeat the procedure. Commercial foam-ing−type vinyl cleaners are also availablewhich work well. Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions.

NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasolineor window cleaner on the interior.

Carpets

Use a good foam−type shampoo toclean the carpets.

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to removeas much dirt as possible. Several types offoam cleaners are available; some are inaerosol can sand others are powders orliquids which you mix with water to pro-duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.Rub in overlapping circles.

Do not apply water—the best results areobtained by keeping the carpet as dry aspossible. Read the shampoo instructionsand follow them closely.

Seat belts

The seat belts may be cleaned withmild soap and water or with l ukewarmwater.

Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-ing, check the belts for excessive wear,fraying, or cuts.

NOTICE

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Windows

The windows may be cleaned with anyhousehold window cleaner.

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the win-dows, be careful not to scratch ordamage the heater wires on the rearwindow.

Air conditioning control panel, car au-dio, instrument panel, c onsole panel,and switches

Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.

Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-warm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.

NOTICE

� Do not use organic substances (sol-vents, kerosene, alcohol, g asoline,etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can cause discol-oring, staining or peeling of thesurface.

� If you use cleaners or polishingagents, make sure their ingredientsdo not include the substances men-tioned above.

� If you use a liquid car freshener, donot spill the liquid onto the ve-hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-tain the ingredients mentioned a-bove. Immediately clean any spillusing the method mentioned above.

If you have any questions about thecleaning of your Toyota, your localToyota dealer will be pleased to answerthem.


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Part 6VEHICLEMAINTENANCE AND CARE� Maintenance requirements

� General maintenance

� Does your vehicle needrepairing?

For scheduled maintenanceinformation, please refer to theseparate ”Owner’s ManualSupplement/Maintenance Schedule”.

Maintenance requirementsYour Toyota vehicle has been designed tofor fewer maintenance requirements withlonger service intervals to save both yourtime and money. However, each regularmaintenance, as well as day−to−day care,is more important than ever before to en-sure smooth, trouble−free, safe, and eco-nomical drivings.

It is the owner’s responsibility to makesure the specified maintenance, includinggeneral maintenance service, is performed.Note that both the new vehicle and emis-sion control system warranties specify thatproper maintenance and care must be per-formed. See Owner’s Guide, Owner’sManual Supplement or Warranty Bookletfor complete warranty information.

General maintenance

General maintenance items are those day−to−day care practices that are important toyour vehicle for proper operation. It is theowner’s responsibility to insure that thegeneral maintenance items are performedregularly.

These checks or inspections can be doneeither by yourself or a qualified technician,or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will bepleased to do them at a nominal cost.

Scheduled maintenance

The scheduled maintenance items listed inthe ”Owner’s Manual Supplement/Mainte-nance Schedule” are those required to beserviced at regular intervals.

For details of your maintenance schedule,read the separate ”Owner’s ManualSupplement/Maintenance Schedule”.

It is recommended that any replacementparts used for maintenance or for therepair of the emission control systembe Toyota supplied.

The owner may elect to use non−Toyotasupplied parts for replacement pur-poses without invalidating the emissioncontrol system warranty. However, useof replacement parts which are not ofequivalent quality may impair the effec-tiveness of the emission control sys-tems.

You may also elect to have mainte-nance, replacement, or repair of theemission control devices and systemperformed by any automotive repair es-tablishment or individual without invali-dating this warranty. See Owner’sGuide, Owner’s manual Supplement orWarranty Booklet for complete warrantyinformation.


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Where to go for service?

Toyota technicians are well−trained spe-cialists and are kept up to date with thelatest service information through technicalbulletins, service tips, and in−dealershiptraining programs. They learn to work onToyotas before they work on your vehicle,rather than while they are working on it.

You can be confident that your Toyotadealer’s service department performs thebest job to meet the maintenance require-ments on your vehicle—reliably and eco-nomically.

Your copy of the repair order is proof thatall required maintenance has been per-formed for warranty coverage. And if anyproblems should arise with your vehiclewhile under warranty, your Toyota dealerwill promptly take care of it. Again, besure to keep a copy of the repair orderfor any service performed on your Toyota.

What about do−it−yourself maintenance?

Many of the maintenance items are easyto do yourself if you have a little mechani-cal ability and a few basic automotivetools. Simple instructions for how to per-form them are presented in Part 7.

If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechan-ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-mended. Please be aware that do−it−your-self maintenance can affect your warrantycoverage. See Owner’s Guide, Owner’sManual Supplement or Warranty Bookletfor the details.

General maintenanceListed below are the general maintenanceitems that should be performed as fre-quently as specified. In addition to check-ing the items listed, if you notice anyunusual noise, smell or vibration, youshould investigate the cause or take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-fied service shop immediately. It is recom-mended that any problem you notice bebrought to the attention of your dealer orthe qualified service shop for their advice.

CAUTION

Make these checks only where ade-quate ventilation can be obtained ifyou run the engine.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be performedfrom time to time, unless otherwisespecified.

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Tire surface and wheel nutsCheck the tires carefully for cuts, damageor excessive wear. See Chapter 7−2 foradditional information. When checking thetires, make sure no nuts are missing, andcheck the nuts for looseness. Tightenthem if necessary.

Tire rotationRotate the tires every 12000 km (7500miles). See Chapter 7−2 for additional in-formation.

Fluid leaksCheck underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-ter or other fluid after the vehicle hasbeen parked for a while. If you smell fuelfumes or notice any leak, have the causefound and corrected immediately.

Doors and engine hoodCheck that all doors including trunk lidoperate smoothly and all latches lock se-curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-ondary latch secures the hood from open-ing when the primary latch is released.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be checkedregularly, e.g. while performing periodicservices, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

LightsMake sure the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lightsare all working. Check headlight aim.

Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzersCheck that all service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers function properly.

Steering wheelBe alert for changes in steering condition,such as hard steering or strange noise.

SeatsCheck that all front seat controls such asseat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-erate smoothly and that all latches locksecurely in any position. Check that thehead restraints move up and downsmoothly and that the locks hold securelyin any latched position. For folding−downrear seatbacks, check that the latcheslock securely.

Seat beltsCheck that the seat belt system such asbuckles, retractors and anchors operateproperly and smoothly. Make sure that thebelt webbings not cut, frayed, worn ordamaged.

Accelerator pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation anduneven pedal effort or catching.

Clutch pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation.

Brake pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation andthat the pedal has the proper clearance.Check the brake booster function.

BrakesAt a safe place, check that the brakes donot pull to one side when applied.

Parking brakeCheck that the lever has the proper traveland that, on a safe incline, your vehicleis held securely with only the parkingbrake applied.

Automatic transmission ”Park” mecha-nismCheck the lock release button of the se-lector lever for proper and smooth opera-tion. On a safe incline, check that yourvehicle is held securely with the selectorlever in ”P” position and all brakes re-leased.


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IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Items listed below should be checkedfrom time to time, e.g. each time whenrefueling.

Washer fluidMake sure there is sufficient fluid in thetank. See Chapter 7−3 for additional in-formation.

Engine coolant levelMake sure the coolant level is betweenthe ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the see−through reservoir when the engine is cold.See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.

Battery electrolyte levelMake sure the electrolyte level of all bat-tery cells is between upper and lower lev-el lines on the case. Add only distilledwater when replenishing. See Chapter 7−3for additional information.

Brake fluid levelMake sure the brake fluid level is correct.See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.

Engine oil levelCheck the level on the dipstick with theengine turned off and the vehicle parkedon a level spot. See Chapter 7−2 for addi-tional information.

Power steering fluid levelCheck the level through the reservoir. Thelevel should be in the ”HOT” or ”COLD”range depending on the fluid temperature.See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.

Exhaust systemIf you notice any change in the sound ofthe exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, havethe cause located and corrected immedi-ately. (See engine exhaust cautions inPart 2.)

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs thatindicate service is needed. Some impor-tant clues are as follows:

� Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

� Appreciable loss of power

� Strange engine noises

� A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-ter dripping from the air conditioningafter use is normal.)

� Change in exhaust sound (This mayindicate a dangerous carbon monoxideleak. Drive with the windows open andhave the exhaust system checked im-mediately.)

� Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squealwhen cornering; uneven tire wear

� Vehicle pulls to one side when drivingstraight on a level road

� Strange noises related to suspensionmovement

� Loss of brake effectiveness; spongyfeeling brake or clutch pedal;pedal al-most touches floor; vehicle pulls to oneside when braking

� Engine coolant temperature continuallyhigher than normal

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If you notice any of these clues, take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible. It probably needs adjustment orrepair.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving with the ve-hicle unchecked. It could result in se-rious vehicle damage and possiblypersonal injury.


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Part 7DO−IT−YOURSELFMAINTENANCE—

Chapter 7−1Introduction

� Engine compartment overview

� Fuse locations

� Do−it−yourself serviceprecautions

� Parts and tools

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Engine compartment overview

1. Power steering fluid reservoir

2. Engine oil level dipstick

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Fuse blocks

6. Battery

7. Engine coolant reservoir

8. Electric cooling fans

9. Windshield washer fluid tank

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Fuse locations

Sparefuses

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If you perform maintenance by yourself,be sure to follow the correct proceduregiven in this part.

You should be aware that improper or in-complete servicing may result in operatingproblems.

Performing do−it−yourself maintenanceduring the warranty period may affect yourwarranty coverage. Read the separateToyota Warranty statement for details andsuggestions.

This part gives instructions only for thoseitems that are relatively easy for an ownerto perform. As explained in Part 6, thereare still a number of items that must bedone by a qualified technician with specialtools.

For information on tools and parts for do−it−yourself maintenance, see ”Parts andtools”.

Utmost care should be taken when work-ing on your vehicle to prevent accidentalinjury. Here are a few precautions thatyou should be especially careful to ob-serve:

CAUTION

� When the engine is running, keephands, clothing, and tools awayfrom the moving fan and enginedrive belts. (Removing rings,watches, and ties is advisable.)

� Right after driving, the enginecompartment—the engine, radiator,exhaust manifold and spark plugboots, etc. —will be hot. So becareful not to touch them. Oil,fluids and spark plugs may also behot.

� If the engine is hot, do not removethe radiator cap or loosen the drainplugs to prevent burning yourself.

� Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames around fuel or thebattery. Their fumes are flammable.

� Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

� Do not get under your vehicle withjust the body jack supporting it. Al-ways use automotive jack stands orother solid supports.

� Be sure that the ignition is off ifyou work near the electric coolingfans or radiator grille. With theignition on, the electric cooling fanswill automatically start to run if theengine coolant temperature is highand/or the air conditioning is on.

� Use eye protection whenever youwork on or under your vehiclewhere you may be exposed to flyingor falling material, fluid spray, etc.

� Used engine oil contains potentiallyharmful contaminants which maycause skin disorders such as in-flammation or skin cancer, so careshould be taken to avoid prolongedand repeated contact with it. To re-move used engine oil from yourskin, wash thoroughly with soapand water.

� Do not leave used oil within thereach of children.

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� Dispose of used oil and filter onlyin a safe and acceptable manner.Do not dispose of used oil and fil-ter in household trash, in sewers oronto the ground. Call your dealer ora service station for informationconcerning recycling or disposal.

NOTICE

� Remember that battery and ignitioncables carry high currents or volt-ages. Be careful of accidentallycausing a short circuit.

� Add only demineralized or distilledwater to fill the radiator. And if youspill some of the coolant, be sureto wash off with water to prevent itfrom damaging the parts or paint.

� Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plugholes.

� Use only spark plugs of the speci-fied type. Using other types willcause engine damage, loss of per-formance or radio noise.

� Do not overfill automatic transmis-sion fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.

� Do not drive with the air cleanerfilter removed, or excessive enginewear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the enginecompartment.

� Be careful not to scratch the glasssurface with the wiper frame.

� When closing the engine hood,check to see that you have not for-gotten any tools, rags, etc.

Parts and toolsHere is a list of parts and tools you willneed on performing do−it−yourself mainte-nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-signed in metric sizes, so your tools mustbe metric.

Checking the engine oil level

Parts (if level is low):� Engine oil API grade SH, ”Energy−Con-

serving II” or SJ, ”Energy−Conserving”multigrade or ILSAC multigrade havingviscosity proper for your climate

Tools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level

Parts (if level is low):� Ethylene−glycol antifreeze� Demineralized or distilled water

Tools:� Funnel (only for adding coolant)

Checking brake fluid

Parts (if level is low):� SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

brake fluid

Tools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding fluid)

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Checking power steering fluid

Parts (if level is low):� Automatic transmission fluid

DEXRON®II or III

Tools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking battery condition

Tools:� Warm water� Baking soda� Grease� Conventional wrench (for terminal

clamp bolts)

Checking and replacing fuses

Parts (if replacement is necessary):� Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with

same amperage rating as original

Adding washer fluid

Parts:� Water� Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for

winter use)

Tools:� Funnel

Replacing light bulbs

Parts:� Bulb with same number and wattage

rating as original (See charts in ”Re-placing light bulbs” in Chapter 7−3.)

Tools:� Screwdriver

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Chapter 7−2Engine and Chassis

� Checking the engine oil level

� Checking the engine coolantlevel

� Checking brake fluid

� Checking power steering fluid

� Checking tire pressure

� Checking and replacing tires

� Rotating tires

� Installing snow tires and chains

� Replacing wheels

� Aluminum wheel precautions

Checking the engine oil level

Low level Full level

Add oil O.K. Too full

With the engine at operating tempera-ture and turned off, check the oil levelon the dipstick.

1. To get a true reading, the vehicleshould be on a level spot. After turningoff the engine, wait a few minutes forthe oil to drain back into the bottom ofthe engine.

2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it cleanwith a rag.

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as faras it will go, or the reading will not becorrect.

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oillevel on the end.

If the oil level is below or only slightlyabove the low level, add engine oil ofthe same type as already in the engine.

Remove the oil filler cap and add engineoil in small quantities at a time, checkingthe dipstick.

The approximate quantity of oil needed tofill between the low level and the full levelon the dipstick is indicated below for ref-erence.

When the level reaches within the correctrange, install the filler cap hand−tight.

Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):1.3 (1.4, 1.1)

NOTICE

� Avoid overfilling, or the enginecould be damaged.

� Check the oil level on the dipstickonce again after adding the oil.

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Engine oil selection

Use API grade SH, ”Energy−Conserving II”or SJ, ”Energy−Conserving” multigradeengine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

Recommended viscosity (SAE):

SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for yourvehicle, for good fuel economy, andgood starting in cold weather.

If you use SAE 10W−30 engine oil inextremely low temperatures, the enginemay become difficult to start, so SAE5W−30 engine oil is recommended.

API service symbol

ILSAC certification mark

Oil identification marks

Either or both API registered marks areadded to some oil containers to helpyou select the oil you should use.

The API Service Symbol is located any-where on the outside of the container.

The top portion of the label shows the oilquality by API (American Petroleum Insti-tute) designations such as SJ. The centerportion of the label shows the SAE viscos-ity grade such as SAE 5W−30. ”Energy−Conserving” shown in the lower portion,indicates that the oil has fuel−saving ca-pabilities.

The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-fication Mark is displayed on the front ofthe container.

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Look at the see−through coolant reser-voir when the engine is cold. The cool-ant level is satisfactory if it is betweenthe ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on thereservoir. If the level is low, add ethyl-ene−glycol type coolant.

The coolant level in the reservoir will varywith engine temperature. However, if thelevel is on or below the ”LOW” line, addcoolant. Bring the level up to the ”FULL”line.

Use only ethylene−glycol type coolant.See information in the next column.

If the coolant level drops within a shorttime after replenishing, there may be aleak in the system. Visually check theradiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap,radiator cap and drain cock and waterpump.

If you can find no leak, have your Toyotadealer test the cap pressure and checkfor leaks in the cooling system.

CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, do notremove the radiator cap when the en-gine is hot.

Coolant type selection

Your coolant must contain ethylene−glycolantifreeze. In addition to preventing freez-ing and subsequent damage to the engine,this will also prevent corrosion. Furthersupplemental inhibitors or additives areneither needed nor recommended.

Read the antifreeze container for informa-tion on freeze protection. Follow themanufacturer’s directions for how much tomix with water. The total capacity of thecooling system is given in Part 8. Werecommend 50 % solution be used foryour Toyota, or a sufficient quantity toprovide protection to about —35�C(—31�F).

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.

Checking brake fluid

Type A

Type B

Checking the engine coolantlevel

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To check the fluid level, simply look atthe see−through reservoir. The levelshould be between the ”MAX” and”MIN” lines on the reservoir.

It is normal for the brake fluid level to godown slightly as the brake pads wear. Sobe sure to keep the reservoir filled.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, itmay indicate a serious mechanical prob-lem.

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 orFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid tothe brake reservoir.

Remove and replace the reservoir coverby hand.

Use only newly opened brake fluid. Onceopened, brake fluid absorbs moisture fromthe air, and excess moisture can cause adangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

Take care when filling the reservoirbecause brake fluid can harm youreyes and damage painted surfaces. Iffluid gets in your eyes, flush youreyes with clean water.

NOTICE

If you spill some of the fluid, be sureto wash it off with water to preventit from damaging the parts or paint.

Checking power steering fluid

CloseIf hotO.K. If cold

O.K.

If coldadd

If hotadd

Open

Check the fluid level through the reser-voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-mission fluid DEXRON� II or III.

If the vehicle has been driven around 80km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a littlemore in frigid temperatures), the fluid ishot (60�C—80�C or 140�F—175�F). Youmay also check the level when the fluidis cold (about room temperature,10�C—30�C or 50�F—85�F) if the enginehas not been run for about five hours.

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Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoirtank and look at the fluid level. If the fluidis cold, the level should be in the ”COLD”range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid levelshould be in the ”HOT” range. If the levelis at the low side of either range, addautomatic transmission fluid DEXRON�II or III to bring the level within the range.

To remove the filler cap, turn it counter-clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turnit clockwise. After replacing the fillercap,visually check the steering box case,vane pump and hose connections forleaks or damage.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so becareful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-ing could be damaged.

Checking tire pressure

Keep your tire pressures at the properlevel.

The recommended cold tire pressures, tiresize and the vehicle capacity weight aregiven in Part 8. They are also on the tirepressure label as shown.

You should check the tire pressures everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. Anddon’t forget the spare!

Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tirelife and make your vehicle less safe todrive.

Low tire pressure results in excessivewear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-my, and the possibility of blowouts fromoverheated tires. Also, low tire pressurecan cause poor sealing of the tire bead.If the tire pressure is excessively low,there is the possibility of wheel deforma-tion and/or tire separation.

High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,handling problems,excessive wear at thecenter of the tire tread, and a greaterpossibility of tire damage from road haz-ards.

If a tire frequently needs refilling, have itchecked by your Toyota dealer.

The following instructions for checkingtire pressure should be observed:

� The pressure should be checked onlywhen the tires are cold. If your ve-hicle has been parked for at least 3hours and has not been driven formore than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, youwill get an accurate cold tire pressurereading.

� Always use a tire pressure gauge.The appearance of a tire can be mis-leading. Besides, tire pressures thatare even just a few pounds off candegrade handling and ride.

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� Take special care when adding air tothe compact spare tire. The smallertire size can gain pressure very quick-ly. Add compressed air in small quanti-ties and check the pressure often untilit reaches the specified pressure.

� Do not bleed or reduce tire pressureafter driving. It is normal for the tirepressure to be higher after driving.

� Never exceed the vehicle capacityweight. The passenger and luggageweight should be located so that thevehicle is balanced.

� Be sure to reinstall the tire inflationvalve caps. Without the valve caps,dirt or moisture could get into the valvecore and cause air leakage. If the capshave been lost, have new ones put onas soon as possible.

Checking and replacing tires

Tread wear indicator

CHECKING YOUR TIRES

Check the tires tread for the tread wearindicators. If the indicators show, re-place the tires.

The tires on your Toyota have built−intread wear indicators to help you knowwhen the tires need replacement. Whenthe tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06in.) or less, the indicators will appear. Ifyou can see the indicators in two or moreadjacent grooves, the tire should be re-placed. The lower the tread, the higherthe risk of skidding.

The effectiveness of snow tires is lostif the tread wears down below 4 mm(0.16 in.).

Check the tires regularly for damagesuch as cuts, splits and cracks. If anydamage is found, consult with a techni-cian and have the tire repaired or re-placed.

Even if the damage does not appear seri-ous, a qualified technician should examinethe damage. Objects which have pene-trated the tire may have caused internaldamage.

Any tires which are over six years oldmust be checked by a qualified techni-cian even if damage is not obvious.

Tires deteriorate with age even if theyhave never or seldom been used.

This applies also to the spare tire andtires stored for future use.

REPLACING YOUR TIRES

When replacing a tire, use only thesame size and construction as original-ly installed and with the same or great-er load capacity.

Using any other size or type of tire mayseriously affect handling, ride, speedome-ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,and clearance between the body and tiresor snow chains.

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CAUTION

� Do not mix radial, bias belted, orbias−ply tires on your vehicle. Itcan cause dangerous handling char-acteristics, resulting in loss of con-trol.

� Do not use tires or wheels otherthan the manufacturer’s recom-mended size.

Toyota recommends all four tires, or atleast both of the front or rear tires bereplaced at a time as a set.

See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 fortire change procedure.

When a tire is replaced, the wheelshould always be balanced.

An unbalanced wheel may affect vehiclehandling and tire life. Wheels can get outof balance with regular use and shouldtherefore be balanced occasionally.

When replacing a tubeless tire, the airvalve should also be replaced with anew one.

Rotating tires



To equalize the wear and help extendtire life, Toyota recommends that yourotate your tires approximately every12000 km (7500 miles). However, themost appropriate timing for tire rotationmay vary according to your driving hab-its and road surface conditions.

See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 fortire change procedure.

When rotating tires, check for unevenwear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-proper wheel alignment, out−of−balancewheels, or severe braking.

CAUTION

Do not include a compact spare tirewhen rotating the tires. It is designedfor temporary use only.

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WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES ORCHAINS

Snow tires or chains are recommendedwhen driving on snow or ice.

On wet or dry roads, conventional tiresprovide better traction than snow tires.

SNOW TIRE SELECTION

If you need snow tires, select the samesize, construction and load capacity asthe original tires on your Toyota.

Do not use tires other than those men-tioned above. Do not install studded tireswithout first checking local regulations forpossible restrictions.

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION

Snow tires should be installed on allwheels.

Installing snow tires on the front wheelsonly can lead to an excessive differencein road grip capability between the frontand rear tires which could cause loss ofvehicle control.

When storing removed tires you shouldstore them in a cool dry place. Mark thedirection of rotation and be sure to installthem in the same direction when replac-ing.

CAUTION

� Do not drive with the snow tiresincorrectly inflated.

� Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)with any type of snow tires.

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

Use the tire chains of correct size andtype.

Use SAE Class ”S” type radial tire chainsexcept radial cable chains or V−bar typechains.

Regulations regarding the use of tirechains vary according to location ortype of road, so always check thembefore installing chains.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Install the chains on the front tires astightly as possible. Do not use tirechains on the rear tires. Retightenchains after driving 0.5—1.0 km(1/4—1/2 mile).

When installing chains on your tires, care-fully follow the instructions of the chainmanufacturer.

If wheel covers are used, they will bescratched by the chain band,so removethe covers before putting on the chains.

CAUTION

� Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) orthe chain manufacturer’s recom-mended speed limit, whichever islower.

� Drive carefully avoiding bumps,holes, and sharp turns, which maycause the vehicle to bounce.

� Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheelbraking, as use of chains may ad-versely affect vehicle handling.

NOTICE

Do not attempt to use a tire chain onthe compact spare tire, as it may re-sult in damage to the vehicle as wellas the tire.

Installing snow tires andchains

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Replacing wheelsWHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS

If you have wheel damage such asbending, cracks or heavy corrosion, thewheel should be replaced.

If you fail to replace damaged wheels, thetire may slip off the wheel or they maycause loss of handling control.

WHEEL SELECTION

When replacing wheels, care should betaken to ensure that the wheels are re-placed by ones with the same load ca-pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.

This must be observed on compact sparetires, too.

Correct replacement wheels are availableat your Toyota dealer.

A wheel of a different size or type mayadversely affect handling, wheel and bear-ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-eter calibration, stopping ability, headlightaim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-ance, and tire or snow chain clearance tothe body and chassis.

Replacement with used wheels is not rec-ommended as they may have been sub-jected to rough treatment or high mileageand could fail without warning. Also, bentwheels which have been straightened mayhave structural damage and thereforeshould not be used. Never use an innertube in a leaking wheel which is designedfor a tubeless tire.

Aluminum wheel precautions� After driving your vehicle the first 1600

km (1000 miles), check that the wheelnuts are tight.

� If you have rotated, repaired, orchanged your tires, check that thewheel nuts are still tight after driving1600 km (1000 miles).

� When using tire chains, be careful notto damage the aluminum wheels.

� Use only the Toyota wheel nuts andwrench designed for your aluminumwheels.

� When balancing your wheels, use onlyToyota balance weights or equivalentand a plastic or rubber hammer.

� As with any wheel, periodically checkyour aluminum wheels for damage. Ifdamaged, replace immediately.

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Chapter 7−3Electrical components

� Checking battery condition

� Battery recharging precautions

� Checking and replacing fuses

� Adding washer fluid

� Replacing light bulbs

CAUTION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

The battery produces flammable andexplosive hydrogen gas.

� Do not cause a spark from the bat-tery with tools.

� Do not smoke or light a match nearthe battery.

The electrolyte contains poisonousand corrosive sulfuric acid.

� Avoid contact with eyes, skin orclothes.

� Never ingest electrolyte.

� Wear protective safety glasses whenworking near the battery.

� Keep children away from the bat-tery.

EMERGENCY MEASURES

� If electrolyte gets in your eyes,flush your eyes with clean waterimmediately and get immediatemedical attention. If possible, con-tinue to apply water with a spongeor cloth while en route to the medi-cal office.

� If electrolyte gets on your skin,thoroughly wash the contact area. Ifyou feel pain or burning, get medi-cal attention immediately.

� If electrolyte gets on your clothes,there is a possibility of its soakingthrough to your skin, so immediate-ly take off the exposed clothing andfollow the procedure above, if nec-essary.

� If you happen to swallow electro-lyte, drink a large quantity of wateror milk. Follow with milk of magne-sia, beaten raw egg or vegetableoil. Then go immediately for emer-gency help.

Checking battery condition——Precautions

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—Checking battery exterior

Terminals Ground cable

Hold−downclamp

Check the battery for corroded or looseterminal connections, cracks, or loosehold−down clamp.

a. If the battery is corroded, wash it offwith a solution of warm water and bak-ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-nals with grease to prevent further cor-rosion.

b. If the terminal connections are loose,tighten their clamp nuts—but do notovertighten.

c. Tighten the hold−down clamp onlyenough to keep the battery firmly inplace. Overtightening may damage thebattery case.

NOTICE

� Be sure the engine and all accesso-ries are off before performing main-tenance.

� When checking the battery, removethe ground cable from the negativeterminal (”—” mark) first and rein-stall it last.

� Be careful not to cause a short cir-cuit with tools.

� Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.

—Cheking battery fluid

Type A

Type B

Green DarkClear or lightyellow

Blue White Red

CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER

Check the battery condition by thehydrometer color.

Hydrometer colorCondition

Type A Type B

GREEN BLUE Good

DARK WHITECharging necessary.Have battery checkedby your Toyota dealer.

CLEARor

LIGHTYELLOW

REDHave battery checkedby your Toyota dealer.

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Battery recharging precautionsDuring recharging, the battery is pro-ducing hydrogen gas.

Therefore, before recharging:

1. If recharging with the battery installedon the vehicle, be sure to disconnectthe ground cable.

2. Be sure the power switch on the re-charger is off when connecting thecharger cables to the battery and whendisconnecting them.

CAUTION

� Always charge the battery in an un-confined area. Do not charge thebattery in a garage or closed roomwhere there is not sufficient ventila-tion.

� Only do a slow charge (5A or less).Charging at a quicker rate is dan-gerous. The battery may explode,causing personal injuries.

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while theengine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.

Checking and replacing fuses

Type A

Type C

Type B

Good Blown

Good

Good

Blown

Blown

If the headlights or other electricalcomponents do not work, check thefuses. If any of the fuses are blown,they must be replaced.

See ”Fuse locations” in Chapter 7−1 forlocations of the fuses.

Turn the ignition switch and inoperativecomponent off. Pull a suspected fusestraight out and check it.

Determine which fuse may be causing theproblem. The lid of the fuse box showsthe name of the circuit for each fuse. SeePart 8 of this manual for the functionscontrolled by each circuit.

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Type A fuses can be pulled out by thepull−out tool. The location of the pull−outtool is shown in the illustration.

If you are not sure whether the fuse hasblown, try replacing the suspected fusewith one that you know is good.

If the fuse has blown, push a new fuseinto the clip.

Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-ing designated on the fuse box lid.

If you do not have a spare fuse, in anemergency you can pull out the ”FOG” or”S−HTR” fuse, which may be dispensablefor normal driving, and use it if itsamperage rating is the same.

If you cannot use one of the same amper-age, use one that is lower, but as closeas possible to, the rating. If the amperageis lower than that specified, the fusemight blow out again but this does notindicate anything wrong. Be sure to getthe correct fuse as soon as possible andreturn the substitute to its original clip.

It is a good idea to purchase a set ofspare fuses and keep them in your ve-hicle for emergencies.

If the new fuse immediately blows out,there is a problem with the electrical sys-tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it assoon as possible.

CAUTION

Never use a fuse with a higher am-perage rating, or any other object, inplace of a fuse. This may cause ex-tensive damage and possibly a fire.

Adding washer fluidIf any washer does not work or lowwindshield washer fluid level warninglight comes on, the washer tank may beempty. Add washer fluid.

You may use plain water as washer fluid.However, in cold areas where tempera-tures range below freezing point, usewasher fluid containing antifreeze. Thisproduct is available at your Toyota dealerand most auto parts stores. Follow themanufacturer’s directions for how much tomix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle’s paint.

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Replacing light bulbs—The following illustrations show how togain access to the bulbs. When replacinga bulb, make sure the ignition switch andlight switch are off. Use bulbs with thewattage ratings given in the table.

CAUTION

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and require special handling.They can burst or shatter if scratchedor dropped. Hold a bulb only by itsplastic or metal case. Do not touchthe glass part of a bulb with barehands.

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

Light bulbs BulbNo. W Type

Headlights HB2 60/55 A

Parking, front sidemarker and front turn signal lights

3157NA 27/8 C

Rear s ide markerlights 194 3.8 C

Rear turn signal lights 3156 27 C

Stop and tail lights 3157 27/8 C

Back−up lights 921 18 C

License plate lights 194 3.8 C

High mounted stoplight — 18 C

Personal light — 10 B

Interior light — 8 D

Trunk light 194 3.8 C

A: HB2 halogen bulbs B: Single end bulbsC: Wedge base bulbsD: Double end bulbs

—Headlights

1. Open the hood.

RIGHT−HAND HEADLIGHT: Removethe bolts and take out the relayblock.

Put the relay block in the appropriateplace other than on the engine.

NOTICE

Do not place the relay block on theengine.

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2. LEFT−HAND HEADLIGHT: Remove theclip and take out the air cleanerduct.

Remove and install the cover clip asshown in the following illustration.

Removing clip: Use a flat−bladed screw-driver or equivalent

Installing clip

3. Unplug the connector. Remove therubber cover.

If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

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4. Release the bulb retaining springand remove the bulb. Install a newbulb and the bulb retaining spring.

To install a bulb, align the tabs of thebulb with the cutouts of the mountinghole.

5. Install the rubber cover with the”TOP” mark upward, and snuggle onthe boss. Insert the connector.

Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly onthe connector and the headlight body.

Aiming is not necessary after replacingthe bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

—Parking, front side markerand front turn signal lights

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Removing and installing clips (type A): Usea flat−bladed screwdriver or equivalent.

—Rear side maker, rear turnsignal, and stop and taillights

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Removing clips (type B): Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

Installing clips (type B)

a: Stop and tail lightb: Rear turn signal lightc: Rear side marker light

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—Back−up lights—License plate lights (left side)

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—License plate lights (right side)

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—High mounted stoplight

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Part 8SPECIFICATIONS

� Dimensions and weight

� Engine

� Fuel

� Service specifications

� Tires

� Fuses

Dimensions and weightOverall length mm (in):

4420 (174.0)Overall width mm (in):

1695 (66.7)Overall height mm (in):

1385 (54.5)∗

Wheelbase mm (in):2465 (97.0)

Front tread mm (in):1460(57.5)

Rear tread mm (in):1450(57.1)

Vehicle capacity weight(occupants+luggage)

kg(lb): 385 (850)∗:Unladen vehicle

EngineModel:

1ZZ−FE

Type:4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):79.0 x 91.5 (3.11 x 3.60)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):1794 (109.5)

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FuelFuel type:

Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Re-search Octane Number 91) or higher

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):50 (13.2, 11.0)

Service specificationsENGINE

Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)

Spark plug type:DENSO K16TR11NGK BKR5EKB−11

Spark plug gap, mm(in.):1.1 (0.043)

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.qt.):

With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)

Oil grade:

API grade SH, ”Energy−Conserving II”or SJ, ”Energy−Conserving” multigradeengine oil or ILSAC multigrade engineoil is recommended.

Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

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COOLING SYSTEM

Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):Manual transmission

5.8 (6.1, 5.1)Automatic transmission

5.7 (6.0, 5.0)

Coolant type:With ethylene−glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)

BATTERY

Open voltage∗ at 20�C (68�F):12.6−12.8 V Fully charged12.2−12.4 V Half charged11.8−12.0 V Discharged

∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes afterthe key is removed with all the lightsturned off

Charging rates: 5 A max.

CLUTCH

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):5—15 (0.2—0.6)

Fluid type:SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):1.9 (2.0, 1.7)

Oil type:Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5

Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 75W−90

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Four−speed typeUp to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)

Three−speed type2.5 (2.6,2.2)

Fluid type:Automatic transmission fluid D−ll orDEXRON�III (DEXRON�II)

Differential (three−speed type only)

Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1.4 (1.5, 1.2)

Fluid type:Automatic transmission fluid D−II orDEXRON�III (DEXRON�II)

BRAKES

Minimum pedal clearance when depressedwith the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)with the engine running, mm (in.):

Vehicles with anti−lock brake system90 (3.5)

Vehicles without anti−lock brake system85 (3.3)

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when pulled withthe force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):

4—7 clicks

Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

STEERING

Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON�IIor III

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TiresTire size:

Compact spare tireT115/70D14T125/70D14

Except compact spare tireP175/65SR14P185/65SR14

Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi):

Compact spare tire 420 (4.2 60)Except compact spare tire 210 (2.1, 30)

Wheel size:

Compact spare tire14 x 4T

Except compact Spare tire14 x 5.5JJ

Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):

102.9 (10.5, 76)

Fuses

Engine compartment

Fuses (type A)

1. A/C 7.5 A: Air conditioning system,electric cooling fan

2. SPARE 5 A: Spare fuse



5. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, interiorlights, personal lights, trunk lights,clock, daytime running light system,theft deterrent system

6. HAZARD 10 A: Turn signal lights,emergency flashers

Engine compartment

7. AM2 15 A: Starter system, ”ST” and”IGN” fuses

8. HEAD (LH) or HEAD (LH−UPR) 10 A:Left−hand headlight

9. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system

10. HEAD (RH) or HEAD (RH−UPR) 10 A:Right−hand headlight

11. EFI or F−HTR 15 A: Multiport fuel in-jection system/sequential multiport fuelinjection system

12. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent sys-tem

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Engine compartment

13. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-tem

14. HEAD RH−Lo 10 A: Right−hand head-light

15. HEAD LH−Lo 10 A: Left−hand head-light

16. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan

17. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-gency flashers

18. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meters,buck−up lights, air conditioning system,power windows, rear window defoggers,power door lock system

Instrument panel

19. WIP 20 A: Windshield wipers andwasher

20. DEF I−UP/M−HTR 10 A: Rear windowdefogger, multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem

21. ECU−IG 10 A: Starting system, electriccooling fan, automatic transmissionshift lock system, anti−lock brake sys-tem, cruise control system

22. IGN 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem, charging system, SRS airbagsystem, seat belt pretensioners

23. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mountedstoplight, anti−lock brake system, auto-matic transmission shift lock system

24. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, gauges and me-ters, instrument panel light control, cig-arette lighter, clock, car audio system,rear window defogger, license platelights, electronically controlled automat-ic transmission system, multiport fuelinjection system/sequential multiportfuel injection system, air conditioningsystem, emergency flashers

25. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-tem

26. ECU−B 7.5 A: SRS airbag system,seat belt pretensioners

27. ST 5 A: Starter system, multiport fuelinjection system/sequential multiportfuel injection system

28. D/L 30 A: Power door lock system

29. FOG 15 A: No circuit

30. S−HTR 15A: No circuit

31. CIG 15 A: Car audio system, clock,cigarette lighter, power rear view mir-rors, SRS airbag system, seat belt pre-tensioners, automatic transmission shiftlock system, theft deterrent system

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32. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system,”A/C” fuse

33. MAIN 40 A: Starter system, ”HEAD(LH) or HEAD (LH−UPR), ”HEAD (RH)or HEAD (RH−UPR), ”HEAD LH−Lo”and ”HEAD RH−Lo fuses

34. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan

35. AM1 50 A: ”CIG”, ”TURN”, ”GAUGE”,”ECU−IG”, and ”WIP” fuses

36. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger,”DEF I−UP/M−HTR” fuse

37. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electricmoon roof

Fuses (type C)

38. FL ABS 50 A: Anti−lock brake system

39. FL ALT 100 A: ”RDI”, ”CDS”, ”AM1”,”POWER”, ”D/L”, ”TAIL”, OBD, ”FOG”,”ECU−B”, ”STOP” and ”DEF”, ”HTR”fuses

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Part 9REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS FOR U.S.OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIREQUALITY GRADING

� Reporting safety defects for U.S.owners

� Uniform tire quality grading

If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform the Na-tional Highway Traffic Safety Ad-ministration (NHTSA) in addition tonotifying Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc. (Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331).

If NHTSA receives similar com-plaints, it may open an investiga-tion, and if it finds that a safety de-fect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individual prob-lems between you, your dealer, orToyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may eithercall the Auto Safety Hotline toll−freeat 1−800−424−9393 (or 366−0123 inWashington.D.C. area) or write to:NHTSA. U.S.Department of Trans-portation. Washington.D.C. 20590.You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety from theHotline.

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Uniform tire quality gradingThis information has been prepared in ac-cordance with regulations issued by theNational Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-portation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyotavehicles with information on uniform tirequality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer anyquestions you may have as you read thisinformation.

DOT quality grades—All passenger ve-hicle tires must conform to FederalSafety Requirements in addition tothese grades. These quality grades aremolded on the sidewall.

Treadwear—The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government testcourse. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and a half (1−1/2) timesas well on the government course as atire graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual condi-tions of their use, however, and may de-part significantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, service prac-tices and differences in road characteris-tics and climate.

Traction A, B, C—The traction grades,from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,and they represent the tire’s ability to stopon wet pavement as measured under con-trolled conditions on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Atire marked C may have poor traction per-formance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not includecornering (turning) traction.

Temperature A, B, C—The temperaturegrades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissi-pate heat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperaturecan cause the material of the tire to de-generate and reduce tire life, and exces-sive temperature can lead to sudden tirefailure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-el of performance which all passenger cartires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. GradesB and A represent higher levels of perfor-mance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grades for thistire are established for a tire that is prop-erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-sive speed, underinflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or in combina-tion, can cause heat buildup and possibletire failure.

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