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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and
quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, please call the following number:
D When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:
U.S. OWNERS:
Toyota Customer Experience Center
Toll−free:1−800−331−4331
D Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Customer Services
Toll−free:1−888−272−5515
D When traveling in Canada or the U.S. mainland:
CANADIAN OWNERS:
Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre
Toll−free:1−888−TOYOTA−8 or 1−888−869−6828
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of
continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
Please access our websites for further information.
D The U.S. mainland
www.toyota.com
D Hawaii
www.toyotahawaii.com
D Canada
www.toyota.ca

2006 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota
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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to
avoid possible injury or damage.
The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are
used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION
This is a
injury to
informed
order to
others.

warning against anything which may cause
people if the warning is ignored. You are
about what you must or must not do in
reduce the risk of injury to yourself and
When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: “Do not...”;
“Do not do this”; or “Do not let this
happen”.

NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed about what you must or
must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of
damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

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Important information about your Toyota

The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help
reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the
event of a collision. None of these systems, either individually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the
event of collision. However, the more you know about
these systems and how to use them properly, the greater
your chances become of surviving an accident without
death or serious injury.

Occupant restraint systems
Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to
read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In
terms of helping you understand how you can receive the
maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this
vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual is
the most important section for you and your family to read.

Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of
the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear
seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be
secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for
their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with,
and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes
for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing
the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of
the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.

Section 1−3 describes the function and operation concerning seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint systems of this vehicle and some potential hazards you
should be aware of. These systems work together along
with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide
occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of
each system is enhanced when it is used properly and
together with other systems. No single occupant restraint
system can, by itself, provide you or your family with the
equal level of restraint which these systems can provide
when used together. That is why it is important for you and
your family to understand the purpose and proper use of
each of these systems and how they relate to each other.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with
tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources
of serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag,
or if an object or some part of his or her body has been
placed between the occupant and the airbag at the time of
deployment. This is just one example of how the instructions in Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and
increase the safety they can provide to you and your family in the event of an accident.

Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in
driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is a
system to record data in a crash or a near car crash
event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a
crash or a near car crash event, this device may record
some or all of the following information:

Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section
1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time
of ownership of this vehicle.

D Engine speed
D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
D Vehicle speed
D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
D Position of the transmission selector lever
D Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat
belts or not
D Driver’s seat position
D Front passenger’s occupant classification

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D SRS airbag deployment data

The information above is intended to be used for the
purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike
general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound
data such as conversation between passengers.

D SRS airbag system diagnostic data
If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control
(VSC) system, its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may contain another EDR. There are a variety of driving situations
which include activating the VSC under which the VSC
EDR will record certain information. The VSC EDR may
record some or all of the following information:

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a
third party except when:
D An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained

D Behavior of the vehicle

D Officially requested by the police or other authorities

D Steering wheel angle

D Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit
D Ordered by the court

D Vehicle speed

However, if necessary Toyota will:

D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed

D Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety
performance

D To what extent the brake pedal was applied
D To what extent the ECU controlled the condition of
the 4 wheels

D Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner,
and only when it is deemed necessary

D Vehicle stability control system diagnostic data

D Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a non−Toyota organization for
research purposes

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Important health and safety
information about your Toyota

New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited
warranties:

CAUTION

D New vehicle warranty
D Emission control systems warranty

D WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

D Others

ents, and a wide variety of automobile components contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. In addition,
oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as
well as waste produced by component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Your responsibility for
maintenance

D Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section
6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota

Spark ignition system of your
Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market.
You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or
adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment
Standard.

Installation of a mobile
two−way radio system

This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the
modification may not be covered under warranty.

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, electronic throttle control system, cruise
control system, anti−lock brake system, traction control
system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation.

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Tires and loading on your
Toyota
Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the
excess load may result in the deterioration of
steering ability and braking ability, leading to an
accident. Check the tire inflation pressure periodically and be sure to keep the load limits given in
this Owner’s Manual. For details about tire inflation
pressure and load limits, see pages 194 and 259.

Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they
are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to
have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service
shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your
vehicle.

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Leak detection pump
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This
check is done approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. So you may hear sound coming from underneath the trunk for several minutes. It does not indicate a
malfunction.

Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate.
These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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Table of contents
1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Page
1 Overview of instruments and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Keys and Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Occupant restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4 Steering wheel and Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
5 Lights, Wipers and Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8 Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
9 Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
10 Other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA . . . . . . . . . . 171
3 STARTING AND DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE . . . . . 231
6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
7 DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
2 Engine and Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
3 Electrical components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
8 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS . . . . . . . . . . 287
10 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
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SECTION

1− 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instrument cluster overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Instrument panel overview
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Electric moon roof switches
6. Personal lights
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Glove box
10. Portable ashtray
11. Rear console box
12. Cup holders
13. Power outlet
14. Parking brake lever
15. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Audio system
5. Clock
6. Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
7. Rear window defogger switch
8. Auxiliary boxes
9. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system
off) switch
10. Power outlet or cigarette lighter
11. Air conditioning controls
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Instrument panel light control dial
16. Power rear view mirror control switches
17. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch
18. Engine immobilizer system/Toyota
vehicle intrusion protection system
indicator light

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Instrument cluster overview
"Type A

1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

6. Trip meter reset knob

5. Fuel gauge

7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display

3. Speedometer

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"Type B

1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

6. Trip meter reset knob

5. Fuel gauge

7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display

3. Speedometer

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"Type C

1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

6. Trip meter reset knob

5. Fuel gauge

7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display

3. Speedometer

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light∗1

Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1

Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1

Open door warning light∗1

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1

SRS warning light∗1

Charging system warning light∗1

Low tire pressure warning light∗1

Malfunction indicator lamp∗1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1
Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light∗1

Low fuel level warning light∗1

Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1

Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1

Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light

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Headlight indicator light
Tail light indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Overdrive−off indicator light
Slip indicator light/traction control system off
indicator light
Cruise control indicator light∗2
∗1 :

For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 102 in Section 1−6.

∗2 :

If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 128 in
Section 1−7.

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SECTION

1− 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys
2. Sub key (gray)—
This key will not work in the trunk.
To protect items locked in the trunk
when using valet parking, leave the
sub key with the attendant.
A transponder chip for engine immobilizer
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.
1. Master keys (black)—
These keys work in every lock. Your
Toyota dealer will need one of them to
make a new key with a built−in transponder chip.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case
you accidentally lock your keys inside
the vehicle.

NOTICE
When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following
precautions:
z When starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring resting
on the key grip and do not press
the key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts.

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z Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnetic waves.
z Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
z Do not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under direct sunlight.
z Do not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after removing other transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.

z Do not bend the key grip.

z Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.

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Engine immobilizer system

KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.

The engine immobilizer system is a
theft prevention system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will start only when
the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.

Without Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system

We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place.

With Toyota vehicle intrusion protection
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The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.

If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

If any of the following indicator conditions
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

D The indicator light stays on except

when the Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system is setting or activating. (See “Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system (TVIP)” on page 25
in this Section.)

D The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes inconsistently.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.

Do not modify, remove or disassemble the engine immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI−21BTY
FCC ID: MOZRI−20BTY
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built−in transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.

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Wireless remote control—
The wireless remote control system is
designed to lock or unlock all the
doors or activate the “PANIC” mode
from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS−210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

When you operate any switch, push it
slowly and securely.

(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.

D Do not leave the transmitter in places
1. “LOCK” switch
2. “UNLOCK” switch
3. “PANIC” switch

where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.

D Do not disassemble it.
D Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.

D Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.

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—Locking and unlocking
doors
If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance:

To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.

D Check for closeness to a radio trans-

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time the turn signal lights will flash once.

mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.

Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.

D The battery may have been consumed.

Check the battery in the transmitter. To
replace the battery, see “—Replacing
transmitter battery” on page 16.

If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See “If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter” on page 230 in
Section 4.)

If any door is not securely closed, locking
cannot be performed by the “LOCK”
switch.
Locking operation

To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the driver’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each
time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, the
turn signal lights will flash twice.
When the doors are unlocked, the interior
light comes on and remains on for about
15 seconds before fading out. (For further
information, see “Interior light” on page 93
in Section 1−5.)

This complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
Unlocking operation

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—Replacing transmitter
battery

—Activating panic mode

For replacement, use a CR2032 lithium
battery or equivalent.

If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the switch
and then push again.

CAUTION
Special care should be taken to prevent small children from swallowing
the removed transmitter battery or
components.

NOTICE

Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights, turn signal lights
and interior light.
The “PANIC” mode is used to deter vehicle theft when you witness anyone attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
the alarm midway, push any switch on the
transmitter or turn the ignition key from
the “LOCK” to “ON” position.

z When replacing the transmitter battery, be careful not to lose the components.
z Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
z Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
Replace the transmitter battery by following these procedures:

The “PANIC” mode does not work when
the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the
transmitter case.

2. Remove the discharged transmitter battery.

3. Put in a new transmitter battery with
positive (+) side up.
Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Side doors—
When the doors are unlocked, the interior
light comes on and remains on for about
15 seconds before fading out. (For further
information, see “Interior light” on page 93
in Section 1−5.)

NOTICE
z Do not bend the terminals.
z Make sure the positive side and
negative side of the transmitter battery are faced correctly.
z Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause unexpected
rust.
z Do not touch or move any components inside the transmitter, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
z Be careful not to bend the electrode
when inserting the transmitter battery and that dust or oils do not
adhere to the transmitter case.
z Close the transmitter case securely.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Vehicles with power door lock system—
All the doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously.

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CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the
front doors while driving. The doors
will open and an accident may occur.
Toyota strongly recommends that all
children be placed in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
LOCKING
AND
UNLOCKING
INSIDE LOCK KNOB

WITH

Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

Driver’s side

Vehicles with power door lock system—
Doors cannot be locked when either front
door is open and the key is in the ignition.

The front doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the lock knobs
are in the locked position.

Passenger’s side

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LOCKING
AND
UNLOCKING
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

WITH

CAUTION

Push the switch.

Before driving, be sure that the doors
are closed and locked, especially
when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the vehicle in an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

To lock: Push the switch down on the
front side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
rear side.
Operating the switch simultaneously locks
or unlocks all the doors.
If you do either of the following, no door
can be unlocked with the power door lock
switch.

D Lock all the doors with the key or wire-

less remote control transmitter when all
the doors are closed.

D Open the driver’s door or front passenger’s door and move the inside lock
knobs of both front doors to the lock
position, then close the front doors.

The power door lock switch can be reset
in the following ways.

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS
Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
When the child−protector is locked, you
cannot open the rear door by the inside
door handle. We recommend using this
feature whenever small children are in the
vehicle.

D Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
D Unlock all the doors with the key or
wireless remote control transmitter.

D Unlock the driver’s door or front passenger’s door with the inside lock
knob, and then unlock all the doors
with the power door lock switch.

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—Automatic door locking and
unlocking functions
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and power door lock system—You can
select the following modes of the
automatic
locking
and
unlocking
functions.

D Mode 1—Automatic locking linked
with the shift position
All doors are automatically locked when
the selector lever is moved out of the
“P” position with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position and all the doors are
closed.

D Mode 2—Functions cancelled
Automatic door locking and unlocking
functions do not activate in this mode.

D Mode 3—Automatic locking and unlocking linked with the shift position
Locking function—All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of the “P” position
with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position and all doors are closed.
Unlocking function—All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector
lever is moved to the “P” position with
the ignition switch in the “ON” position.

D Mode 4—Automatic locking and unlocking linked with the shift position
and ignition switch
Locking function—All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of the “P” position
with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position and all doors are closed.
Unlocking function—All doors are automatically unlocked when the ignition
switch is turned from the “ON” position
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
CHANGING THE MODE
The mode toggles through from mode
1 to mode 4. To change the mode, do
the following:

5. The interior light will flash to indicate
that the mode has been changed.
The flashing of the interior light indicates
the mode which has been selected.

D Flashing

function

has

D Flashing

function

has

once,
the
changed to mode 1.
twice, the
changed to mode 2.

D Flashing three times, the function has
changed to mode 3.

D Flashing four times, the function has
changed to mode 4.

If the battery is disconnected or run down,
the mode may change. Set the desired
mode by following the above procedure.

1. Set the interior light switch to the
“DOOR” position. (See “Interior light”
on page 93 in Section 1−5.)
2. Shift the selector lever into the “P”
position and close all doors.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
4. Within 5 seconds
switch is turned to
push and hold the
switch on the front
seconds.

after the ignition
the “ON” position,
power door lock
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Power windows
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door. The passengers’
windows can also be controlled by the
switches on the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
Window lock
switch

Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.

Driver’s door

If you push in the window lock switch on
the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows
cannot be operated.
Automatic operation (to open the driver’s window): Push the switch completely
down and then release it. The window will
fully open. To stop the window partway,
lightly pull the switch up and then release
it.

CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.

D Before you close the power windows, always make sure there is
nobody around the power windows.
You must also make sure the
heads, hands and other parts of the
bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious injury. When anyone closes the power
windows, make sure he or she operates the windows safely.

D When small children are in the vehicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervision. Use the window lock switch to
prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

D Be sure to remove the ignition key
when you leave your vehicle.

Passengers’ doors

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Trunk lid—
D Never leave anyone (particularly a

CAUTION

small child) alone in your vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unattended person (particularly a small
child) can be involved in a serious
accident.

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.

To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clockwise.
See “—Stowage precautions” on page 195
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.

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—Lock release lever

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

—Lock release lever
cancelling system

—Internal trunk release handle

After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclockwise
to deactivate the lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.

If a person is locked in the trunk,
he/she can pull down the phosphorescent handle on the inside of trunk lid
to open the trunk lid.
The phosphorescent (glow−in−the−dark)
handle will continue to glow for a time
after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the
handle to stronger light will cause it to
glow longer.

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Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system (TVIP)
CAUTION

D Always lock the trunk lid and all
doors, and keep away the vehicle
keys out of children’s reach.

D Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Unsupervised children
may lock themselves in the vehicle
or trunk and suffer serious injuries
or death.

TVIP is a theft deterrent system. If
someone attempts to damage or break
into your vehicle, the system sounds
the alarm while flashing the lights.

SETTING THE SYSTEM
You can set the system as follows.
1. Remove
switch.

the

key

from

the

ignition

The indicator light will start flashing when
the key is removed from the ignition
switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system”
on page 12 for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close all the doors and trunk lid securely.

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4. Lock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. At this
time, the TVIP indicator light comes
on.
The system will be set in 30 seconds.
When the system is set, the indicator
light will start to flashing again.

The system detects a threat under any of
the following conditions:

D Either of the front doors is unlocked by
means other than the key or wireless
remote control transmitter.
If the key is not in the ignition switch,
all the doors will be automatically
locked again.

5. Make sure that the indicator light
flashes. Then you may leave the vehicle.

D Any of the doors or trunk lid are forci-

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system because unlocking
from the inside activates the alarm.

The alarm will activate when the trunk
lid is opened with a key. Cancel the
system before opening the trunk lid.

Activating the alarm

bly opened.

D The side windows are tapped or broken.

If the system detects a threat to the
vehicle, it sounds the alarm for one
minute while flashing headlights and
turn signal lights.

D The battery terminal is disconnected

At this time, the interior light also turns
on when the interior light switch is in the
“DOOR” position. (See “Interior light” on
page 93 in Section 1−5.)

After one minute, the alarm automatically
stops and the indicator light starts flashing
again.

and then reconnected.

D The ignition is hotwired.

Reactivating the alarm
Once set, until you cancel the system, the
system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm has stopped.
The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in “Activating the alarm”.
Stopping the alarm
You can stop the alarm in either of the
following ways:

D Unlock any of the doors with the key
or wireless remote control transmitter.

D Place the ignition switch in the “ON”
position.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
You can cancel the system as described
in “Stopping the alarm”.
If you cancel the system by unlocking any
of the doors but no door is opened within
30 seconds, all the doors lock automatically and the system will be set again.

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Hood
TESTING THE SYSTEM
You can check the system operation as
follows.
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described
“SETTING THE SYSTEM”.

3. Unlock the driver’s door with the inside
lock knob. The system should activate
and the alarm should sound.
4. Stop the alarm as described in “Stopping the alarm”.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other
doors. (For rear doors, unlock and then
open the doors as described in step 3.)
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.

CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may
occur.

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Fuel tank cap
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.

NOTICE

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

Be sure to return the
its clip before closing
ing the hood with the
could cause the hood

support rod to
the hood. Clossupport rod up
to bend.

This indicates that the fuel filler door
is on the left side of your vehicle.

To insert the support rod into the slot,
move it straight up. If it is moved to the
side or toward the inside of the vehicle,
it may become detached.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
If necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.

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CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in
the event of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It is designed
to regulate fuel tank pressure.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.

D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not installed securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

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Electric moon roof
To operate the moon roof, use the
switches beside the personal light.

CAUTION

The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.

The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.
Sliding operation—
To open: Push the switch on the rear
side.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.
Sliding operation

To close: Push the switch on the front
side.
As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the half closed position before
fully closing. Therefore, release the switch
and then push it again to close it completely.
Tilting operation—
To tilt up: Push the switch on the “UP”
side.
To lower: Push the switch on the opposite
side of the “UP” side.

Tilting operation

You may stop the moon roof at any desired position. The roof will move while
the switch is being pushed and stop when
released.

D While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly
or if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.

D Before you close the moon roof,
always make sure there is nobody
around the moon roof. You must
also make sure nobody places his
or her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof,
first make sure it is safe to do so.

D Be sure to remove the ignition key
when you leave your vehicle.

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D Never leave anyone (particularly a
small child) alone in your vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could
use the moon roof switches and get
trapped in the roof opening. Unattended person (particularly a small
child) can be involved in a serious
accident.

D Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.

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SECTION

1− 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Occupant restraint systems
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fold−down rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34
34
37
38
39
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Front seats—
—Front seat precautions

Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow any passengers to sit on
top of a folded−down seatback, or
in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons not properly
seated and/or not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow any
passengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Otherwise,
severe injuries can occur in the
event of emergency braking or a
collision.

Driver seat

D Slightly recline the back of the
CAUTION

The SRS driver airbag deploys with
considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if
the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag
is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety.
This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your
breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm (10 in.) away now, you can
change your driving position in several ways:

D Move your seat to the rear as far

seat. Although vehicle designs vary,
many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the
driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the
seat somewhat. If reclining the back
of your seat makes it hard to see
the road, raise yourself by using a
firm, non−slippery cushion, or raise
the seat if your vehicle has that
feature.

D If your steering wheel is adjustable,
tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward your chest instead of
your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot
pedals, steering wheel, and your view
of the instrument panel controls.

as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.

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—Seat adjustment precautions
Front passenger seat

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

The SRS front passenger airbag also
deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the
airbag as possible with the seatback
adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright.

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

D Do not lean against the front door
when the vehicle is in use, since
the side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force. Otherwise,
you may be killed or seriously injured.

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving as the seat may
unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.

D Be careful that the seat does not
hit a passenger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seat position, release the lever and try sliding the
seat forward and backward to make
sure it is locked in position.

D Do not use seat accessories which

D After adjusting the seatback, push

cover the area where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or
serious injury.

your body back against the seat to
make sure the seat is locked in
position.

D Do not modify or replace the seats
or upholstery of the seats with side
airbags. Such change may prevent
the side airbag system from activating correctly, disable the system or
cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

D Do not put objects under the seats.
Otherwise, the objects may interfere
with the seat−lock mechanism or
unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever and the seat
may suddenly move, causing the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats
D While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. Otherwise, your
hands or fingers may be caught and
injured.

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER
Hold the center of the lever and pull it
up. Then slide the seat to the desired
position with slight body pressure and
release the lever.
2. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING
LEVER
Pull up or push down the lever.
3. SEATBACK
LEVER

ANGLE

ADJUSTING

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

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Fold−down rear seat
CAUTION
Avoid reclining the seatback any
more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal
or rear collision when the driver and
the front passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats. If
you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen
or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal
collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death
or personal injury.

FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT

2. Fold down the seatback.

1. To unlock the seatback, pull the lever in the trunk.

Each seatback can be folded separately.
This will enlarge the trunk as far as the
seatbacks. See “—Stowage precautions”
on page 195 in Section 2 for precautions
when loading luggage.

NOTICE
Make sure the luggage loaded in the
enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt
when the right seatback is folded
down.

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Head restraints
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the
upright position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent
personal injury in a collision or sudden stop:

D Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.
Failure to do so will prevent the
seat belt from operating properly.
BEFORE RETURNING REAR SEAT
Make sure the shoulder belt pass
through the guide when returning the
seatback up.

D Make sure the seat belts are not

Front

twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in the proper
position and are ready to use.

Rear

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Seat belts—
—Seat belt precautions
For your safety and comfort, adjust the
head restraint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.
Rear seat—When an occupant sits on the
center seat, always pull up the head restraint to the lock position.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION

D Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.

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

D Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

Toyota strongly urges that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase
the chance of injury and/or the severity of
injury in accidents.
The seat belts provided for your vehicle
are designed for people of adult size,
large enough to properly wear them.
Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint”
on page 66 in this Section for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear
seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.

Do not allow any children to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. An
unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or
a collision. Also, do not let the child sit
on your lap. Holding a child in your arms
does not provide sufficient restraint.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips and not on the
waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.

If a child must sit in the front seat, the
seat belts should be worn properly. If an
accident occurs and the seat belts are not
worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause death or
serious injury to the child.

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—Fastening front and rear
seat belts
CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely
to suffer serious bodily injury or
death in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:

D Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even children.

D Avoid reclining the seatback any
more than needed. The seat belts
provide maximum protection in a
frontal or rear collision when the
driver and the front passenger are
sitting up straight and well back in
the seats. If you are reclined, the
lap belt may slide past your hips
and apply restraint forces directly
to the abdomen or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt. In the
event of a frontal collision, the
more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

D Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care that
they do not get caught or pinched
in the seat or doors.

Tab

D Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.

D Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners, or allow them to come into
contact with the belts—they may
severely weaken the belts. (See
“Cleaning the interior” on page 235
in Section 5.)

D Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.

Buckle

Adjust the seat as needed and sit
straight and well back in the seat.
fasten your belt, pull it out of the
tractor and insert the tab into
buckle.

up
To
rethe

You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around freely.

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When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that
position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint
system securely. (For details, see “Child
restraint” on page 66 in this Section.) To
free the belt again, fully retract the belt
and then pull the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release
it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

CAUTION
Take up
slack

D Both high−positioned lap belts and
loose−fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under
the lap belt during a collision or
other unintended event. Keep the
lap belt positioned as low on hips
as possible.

Too high

D Do not place the shoulder belt un-

Keep as low on
hips as possible

Adjust the position
shoulder belts.

der your arm.

the

Position the lap belt as low as
on your hips—not on your waist,
just it to a snug fit by pulling the
portion upward through the latch

lap and
possible
then adshoulder
plate.

the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed, because
it cannot protect an adult occupant
or your child from death or serious
injury.

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CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
your shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not
falling off your shoulder. Failure to
do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and cause
serious injures in a collision.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder
anchor—
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to
your size.
To raise: Slide the anchor up.
To lower: Push in the lock release button
and slide the anchor down.

To release the belt, press the buckle
release button and allow the belt to
retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then
make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

After adjustment, make sure the anchor is
locked in position.

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—Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough,
a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of
charge.

D Make sure the front passenger oc-

Please contact your local Toyota dealer to
order the proper required length for the
extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and
selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender,
observe the following precautions.
Failure to follow these instructions
could reduce the effectiveness of the
seat belt restraint system in case of
an accident, increasing the chance of
personal injury.

D Remember that the extender provided for you may not be safe when
used on a different vehicle, for
another person, or at a different
seating position than the one originally intended.

D If the seat belt extender has been
connected to the driver’s seat belt
buckle without wearing the seat belt
when using the extender in the
driver’s seat, the SRS driver’s airbag system will judge that the driver wears the seat belt even if not
wearing it. In this case, the driver’s
airbag may not activate correctly,
causing death or serious injury in
the event of collision. Be sure to
wear the seat belt with the seat belt
extender.

cupant classification indicator light
indicates “ON” when using the seat
belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the indicator light indicates “OFF”, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle,
then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after
making sure the indicator light indicates “ON”. If you use the seat belt
extender while the indicator light
indicates “OFF”, the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the
front passenger side may not activate correctly, which could cause
death or serious injury in the event
of collision.

D Be sure to wear the seat belt without the seat belt extender if you
can fasten the seat belt without the
extender.

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As far as the seat belt extender on the
front passenger side is concerned, do not
fail to disconnect the extender from the
seat belt after the above operation in order to activate the front passenger airbag
correctly when getting into the vehicle
next time.

D Do not use the seat belt extender
when installing a child restraint
system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt
extender connected to the seat belt,
the seat belt will not securely hold
the child restraint system, which
could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in
the event of collision.

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

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure
To connect the extender to the seat
belt, insert the tab into the seat belt
buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on
the buckle release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing
outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on
the buckle release button on the extender,
not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.

the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt and the seat belt extender are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.

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—Seat belt pretensioners
The front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner will not activate if no passenger is
detected in the front passenger seat by
the front passenger occupant classification
system. However, the front passenger’s
seat belt pretensioner may activate if luggage is put on the seat, or the seat belt
is buckled up regardless of the presence
of an occupant in the seat. (As for the
front passenger occupant classification
system, see “—Front passenger occupant
classification system” on page 62 in this
Section.)
The driver and front passenger seat
belt pretensioners are designed to be
activated in response to a severe frontal impact.
When the sensor detects a severe frontal
impact, the front seat belts are quickly
drawn back by the retractors so that the
belts snugly restrain the occupants.

The seat belt pretensioners and SRS airbags may not operate together in all collisions.

The seat belt pretensioner system consists mainly of the following components
and their locations are shown in the illustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
3. Front passenger occupant classification
system (ECU and sensors)
4. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies
5. Front passenger’s
switch

seat

belt

buckle

6. Airbag sensor assembly
7. SRS warning light

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The seat belt pretensioners are controlled
by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
When the seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of non−toxic gas may
be released. This does not indicate that
a fire is occurring. This gas is normally
harmless.
Once the seat belt pretensioners have
been activated, the seat belt retractors
remain locked.

CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
airbag sensor or surrounding area or
wiring. Failure to follow these instructions may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from activating correctly,
cause sudden operation of the system
or disable the system, which could
result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.

NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without
consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in some
cases.
z Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two−way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
z Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
z Modification of the suspension system
z Modification of the front end structure

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the front seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.

z Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or console

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SRS airbags—
—SRS driver airbag and front
passenger airbag
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system and indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 102 in Section 1−6.)
If any of the
this indicates
or seat belt
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following conditions occurs,
a malfunction of the airbags
pretensioners. Contact your
as soon as possible.

D The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.

D If any seat belt does not retract or can
not be pulled out due to a malfunction
or activation of the relevant seat belt
pretensioner.

D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or
surrounding area has been damaged.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the
illustration) was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause
the seat belt pretensioners to operate.

D Either seat belt pretensioner assembly

or surrounding area is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver
and front passenger in addition to the
primary safety protection provided by
the seat belts.
Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED
AIRBAGS” designed based on US motor
vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The
airbag system controls airbag deployment
power for the driver and front passenger.
The driver airbag system consists of the
driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front
passenger’s airbag system consists of the
front passenger occupant classification
sensor etc.

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In response to a severe frontal impact,
the SRS front airbags work with the seat
belts to help reduce injury by inflating.
The SRS front airbags help reduce injuries
mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s
head or chest caused by hitting the vehicle interior.
The SRS front passenger airbag will not
activate if there is no passenger sitting in
the front passenger seat. However, the
front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt
is buckled up, regardless of the presence
of an occupant in the seat. (As for the
front passenger occupant classification
system, see “—Front passenger occupant
classification system” on page 62 in this
Section.)
Always wear your seat belt properly.

CAUTION

D The SRS front airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the
primary protection of the driver and
front passenger seat belt systems.
The driver and front passenger can
be killed or seriously injured by the
inflating airbags if they do not wear
the available seat belts properly.
During sudden braking just before
a collision, an unrestrained driver
or front passenger can move forward into direct contact with or
close proximity to the airbag which
may then deploy during the collision. To ensure maximum protection
in an accident, the driver and all
passengers in the vehicle must
wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an
accident reduces the chances of
death or serious injury or being
thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat
belts” on page 39 in this Section.

D Improperly seated and/or restrained
infants and children can be killed
or seriously injured by the deploying airbags. An infant or child who
is too small to use a seat belt
should be properly secured using a
child
restraint
system.
Toyota
strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the
rear seat of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the
safest for infants and children. For
instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see
“Child restraint” on page 66 in this
Section.

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The SRS front airbags are designed to
deploy in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration
of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the designed threshold
level.
The SRS front airbags will deploy if the
severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an
approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision
when the vehicle has the impact straight
into a fixed barrier that does not move or
deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or
sign pole, which can move or deform on
impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an
underride collision (e.g. a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”,
or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
It is possible that in some collisions
where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front airbags and the
seat belt pretensioners may not activate
together.

Hitting a curb,
edge of pavement
or hard surface

Collision from the rear

Falling into or
jumping over
a deep hole

Collision from the side
Vehicle rollover

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS front airbags are not generally
designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it
rolls over, or if it is involved in a low−
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a
collision of any type causes sufficient
forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may
occur.

The SRS front airbags may also deploy
if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples
are shown in the illustration.

Always wear your seat belts properly.

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8. Airbag sensor assembly
9. Airbag module for driver
(airbag and inflator)
10. SRS warning light
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.

The SRS front airbag system consists
mainly of the following components, and
their locations are shown in the illustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
3. Airbag module for front passenger
(airbag and inflator)
4. Front passenger occupant classification
system (ECU and sensors)
5. Front passenger’s
switch

seat

belt

6. Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
7. Driver’s seat position sensor

buckle

The front airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of the vehicle.
If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level,
the system triggers the airbag inflators. At
this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with
non−toxic gas to help restrain the forward
motion of the occupants. The front airbags
then quickly deflate, so that there is no
obstruction of the driver’s vision should it
be necessary to continue driving.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a
loud noise and release some smoke and
residue along with non−toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time,
and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so immediately.

Deployment of the airbags happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious injuries, primarily to the head and chest, it
may also cause other, less severe injuries
to the face, chest, arms and hands. These
are usually in the nature of minor burns
or abrasions and swelling, but the force of
a deploying airbag can cause more serious injuries, especially if an occupant’s
hands, arms, chest or head is in close
proximity to the airbag module at the time
of deployment. This is why it is important
for the occupant to: avoid placing any
object or part of the body between the
occupant and the airbag module; sit
straight and well back into the seat; wear
the available seat belt properly; and sit as
far as possible from the airbag module,
while still maintaining control of the vehicle.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel
hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot
for several minutes after deployment, so
do not touch! The airbags inflate only
once. The windshield may be damaged by
absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.

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CAUTION
The driver or front passenger who is
too close to the steering wheel or
dashboard during airbag deployment
can be killed or seriously injured.
Toyota strongly recommends that:

D The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while
still maintaining control of the vehicle.

D The front passenger sit as far back
as possible from the dashboard.

D All vehicle occupants be properly
restrained using the available seat
belts.
For instructions and precautions concerning the seating position, see
“—Front seat precautions” on page
34 in this Section.

D Do not sit on the edge of the seat

D Toyota strongly recommends that all

or lean against the dashboard when
the vehicle is in use, since the
front passenger airbag could inflate
with considerable speed and force.
Anyone who is up against, or very
close to, an airbag when it inflates,
can be killed or seriously injured.
Sit up straight and well back in the
seat, and always use your seat belt
properly.

infants and children be placed in
the rear seat of the vehicle and be
properly restrained.

D Do not hold a child on your lap or
in your arms. Use a child restraint
system in the rear seat. For instructions concerning the installation of
a child restraint system, see “Child
restraint” on page 66 in this Section.

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D Do not modify or remove any wir-

D Do not put anything or any part of
your baby on or in front of the
dashboard or steering wheel pad
that houses the front airbag system. They might restrict inflation or
cause death or serious injury as
they are projected rearward by the
force of the deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger
should not hold objects in their
arms or on their knees.

ing. Do not modify, remove, strike
or open any components such as
the steering wheel pad, steering
wheel, column cover, dashboard
near the front passenger airbag,
front passenger airbag cover, front
passenger airbag or airbag sensor
assembly. Doing so may prevent the
front airbag system from activating
correctly, cause sudden activation
of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or
serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injury.
Consult your Toyota dealer about any
repair and modification.
If you wish to modify your vehicle for
a person with physical disability, consult your Toyota dealer. It may dangerously interfere with the SRS front
airbags operation.

NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without
consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS front airbag system in some
cases.
z Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two−way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
z Modification of the suspension system
z Modification of the front end structure
z Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering
wheel or dashboard near the front
passenger airbag

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This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system and indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 102 in Section 1−6.)
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS front airbags are operating properly.

If any of the
this indicates
or seat belt
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following conditions occurs,
a malfunction of the airbags
pretensioners. Contact your
as soon as possible.

D The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.

The SRS warning light will come on and
front passenger occupant classification indicator light will indicate “OFF” if there is
a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

D The SRS front airbags have been inflated.

D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the
illustration) was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause
the SRS front airbags to inflate.

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

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—SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags
In response to a severe side impact, the
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags work with the seat belts to help
reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side
airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the
driver’s or front passenger’s chest and the
SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce
injuries mainly to the driver’s, front passenger’s or rear outside passenger’s head.

NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to provide further
protection for the driver, front passenger and rear outside passengers in
addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.

The SRS side airbag on the passenger
seat will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat.
However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in
the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up,
regardless of the presence of an occupant
in the seat. (As for the front passenger
occupant
classification
system,
see
“—Front passenger occupant classification
system” on page 62 in this Section.)
The SRS curtain shield airbag on the passenger side are activated even with no
passenger in the front seat or rear outside
seat.
The SRS curtain shield airbags may activate even when the side airbags are not
activated.
Always wear your seat belt properly.

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CAUTION

D The SRS side airbag and curtain
shield airbag system is designed
only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver, front
passenger and rear outside passenger seat belt systems. To ensure
maximum protection in an accident,
the driver and all passengers in the
vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the
chances of death or serious injury
or being thrown out of the vehicle.
For instructions and precautions
concerning the seat belt system,
see “Seat belts” on page 39 in this
Section.

D Do not allow anyone to lean his/her

D Improperly seated and/or restrained

head or any part of his/her body
against the door or the area of the
seat, front pillar, rear pillar or roof
side rail from which the SRS side
airbag and curtain shield airbag
deploy even if he/she is a child
seated in the child restraint system.
It is dangerous if the SRS side airbag and/or curtain shield airbag inflate, and the impact of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the occupant.

infants and children can be killed
or seriously injured by the deploying airbags. An infant or child who
is too small to use a seat belt
should be properly secured using a
child
restraint
system.
Toyota
strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the
rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are
the safest for infants and children.
For instructions concerning the
installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page
66 in this Section.

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Collision from the rear

Collision from the front
Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system may not activate if the
vehicle is subjected to a collision from
the side at certain angles, or a collision
to the side of the vehicle body other
than the passenger compartment as
shown in the illustration.
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield
airbags are designed to inflate when the
passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side.
Always wear your seat belts properly.

The SRS side airbags and curtain shield
airbags are not generally designed to
inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
front or rear collision, if it rolls over,
or if it is involved in a low−speed side
collision.

The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are
shown in the illustration.
1. SRS warning light
2. Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
3. Curtain shield airbag modules
(airbag and inflator)
4. Front passenger occupant classification
system (ECU and sensors)
5. Side airbag modules
(airbag and inflator)
6. Curtain shield airbag sensors
7. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors

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8. Front passenger’s
switch

seat

belt

buckle

9. Airbag sensor assembly
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system is controlled by the airbag
sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and
airbag sensor.
In a severe side impact, the side and
curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the
curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the
side airbag inflators and/or the curtain
shield airbag inflators. At this time a
chemical reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help
restrain the lateral motion of the occupants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a
fairly loud noise and release some smoke
and residue along with non−toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time,
and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so immediately.

Deployment of the airbags happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swelling.
Front seats as well as parts of the front
and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be
hot for several minutes, but the airbags
themselves will not be hot. The airbags
are designed to inflate only once.

CAUTION
SRS side airbags and curtain shield
airbags
inflate with considerable
force. To reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver, front passenger and
rear outside passengers must:

D Wear their seat belts properly.
D Remain properly seated with their
backs upright and against the seats
at all times.

D Do not allow anyone to lean against
the door when the vehicle is in use,
since the side airbag and curtain
shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should
be taken especially when you have
a small child in the vehicle.

D Sit up straight and well back in the
seat, distributing your weight evenly
in the seat. Do not apply excessive
weight to the outer side of the
seats with a side airbag, and to the
front pillar, rear pillar and roof side
rail with a curtain shield airbag.

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D Do not allow anyone to get his/her

D Do not allow anyone to kneel on

D Do not allow anyone to get his/her

head closer to the area where the
side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate, since these airbags
could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, he/she
may be killed or seriously injured.
Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child
in the vehicle.

the passenger seat, facing the passenger’s side door, since the side
airbag and curtain shield airbag
could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, he/she
may be killed or seriously injured.
Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child
in the vehicle.

head or hands out of windows
since the curtain shield airbags
could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, he/she
may be killed or seriously injured.
Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child
in the vehicle.

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D Do not hook a hanger, heavy or
sharp pointed objects on the coat
hook. If the curtain shield airbag
inflates, those items will be thrown
away with great force or the curtain
shield airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious
injury. When you hang clothes,
hang them on the coat hook directly.

D Do not use seat accessories which
D Do not attach a cup holder or any

D Do not attach a microphone or any

other device or object on or around
the door. When the side airbag inflates, the cup holder or any other
device or object will be thrown with
great force or the side airbag may
not activate correctly, resulting in
death or serious injury. Likewise,
the driver and front passenger
should not hold objects in their
arms or on their knees.

other device or object around the
area where the curtain shield airbag
activates such as on the windshield
glass, side door glass, front and
rear pillars, roof side rail and assist
grips. When the curtain shield airbag inflates, the microphone or other device or object will be thrown
away with great force or the curtain
shield airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious
injury.

cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or
serious injury.

D Do not modify or replace the seats
or upholstery of the seats with side
airbags. Such changes may prevent
the side airbag system from activating correctly, disable the system or
cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

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D Do not disassemble or repair the
front and rear pillars and roof side
rail containing the curtain shield
airbags. Such changes may disable
the system or cause the curtain
shield airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injury.
Consult your Toyota dealer about any
repair and modification.
If you wish to modify your vehicle for
a person with physical disability, consult your Toyota dealer. It may dangerously interfere with the SRS side
airbags and curtain shield airbags operation.

NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without
consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system in some cases.
z Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two−way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
z Modification of the suspension system
z Modification of the side structure of
the passenger compartment
z Repairs made on or near the console or front seat

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags are operating properly.

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This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system and indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 102 in Section 1−6.)
If any of the
this indicates
or seat belt
Toyota dealer

following conditions occurs,
a malfunction of the airbags
pretensioners. Contact your
as soon as possible.

D The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.

The SRS warning light will come on and
front passenger occupant classification indicator light will indicate “OFF” if there is
a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

D Any of the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags have been inflated.

D The portion of the doors (shaded in the
illustration) was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause
the SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags to inflate.

D The surface of the seats with the side
airbag (shaded in the illustration) is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

D The portion of the front pillars, rear

pillars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside (shaded in the illustration)
is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.

NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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—Front passenger occupant
classification system
D A rear passenger lifts the front passen-

Your vehicle is equipped with a front
passenger occupant classification system. This system detects the conditions
1—4 in the table on page 64 and based
on these conditions activates or deactivates the following systems;

ger seat cushion with their legs.

D Objects are placed under the front passenger seat.

D The front passenger seatback is in
contact with the rear seat.

D Front passenger airbag
D Side airbag on the front passenger

To ensure the system correctly detects an
adult sitting in the front passenger seat,
make sure the above do not occur.

seat

D Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

The system monitors the weight and
load on the front passenger seat, and
the seat belt buckle switch to determine
conditions 1—4.
In order for the system to detect the
conditions correctly, do not do any of
the following:

D Apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat.

D Attach a commercial seatback table,
etc. to the front passenger seat seatback.

D Put weight on the front passenger seat

by putting your hands or feet on the
seatback from the rear passenger seat.

The front passenger occupant classification indicator light indicates the actuation of the front passenger airbag,
side airbag on the front passenger seat
and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner.
The indicator light will indicate “OFF”
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position with the condition 2 in the table
shown below.
If the front passenger occupant classification system determines that a person of
adult size sits in the front passenger seat
but the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, one
of the following is likely to have occurred:

Make sure that the “ON” indicator is illuminated when an adult is seated in the
front passenger seat. If the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit
up straight, well back in the seat, and
with the seat belt worn correctly. If the
“OFF” indicator still remains illuminated,
either ask the passenger to move to the
rear seat, or if that is not possible, move
the front passenger seat fully rearward.
The front passenger occupant classification indicator light will indicate “ON”
and “OFF” when the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position. After
about four seconds, it will go off. After
that, the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges
whether to indicate “ON” or “OFF”.

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The SRS warning light will come on
and front passenger occupant classification indicator light will indicate
“OFF” if there is a malfunction in the
front passenger occupant classification
system.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
Indicator/warning light
Condition detected by
the front passenger
occupant classification
system
1. Adult∗1
2.

Child∗2

or child
restraint system∗3

3. Unoccupied
4. There is a
malfunction in the
system

Devices

Front
passenger
occupant
classification
indicator light

SRS warning
light

Front
passenger’s
seat belt
reminder light

“ON”

Off

Flashing∗4

“OFF”

Off

Flashing∗4

Deactivated

Not
illuminated

Off

Deactivated

“OFF”

Off

Deactivated

Front
passenger
airbag

Side airbag
on the front
passenger
seat

Curtain shield
airbag in the
front
passenger
side

Front
passenger’s
seat belt
pretensioner

Activated
Activated
Activated

Deactivated
Activated

∗1 :

The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may
recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
∗2 : When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her
as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
∗3 : Never install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward−facing child restraint system should only be
installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 66 in this Section as for installing the
child restraint system.)
∗4 : In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

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CAUTION
To avoid potential death or serious
injury when the front passenger occupant classification system does not
detect the conditions correctly, observe the following.

D Make sure the front passenger occupant classification indicator light
indicates “ON” when using the seat
belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the indicator light indicates “OFF”, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle,
then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after
making sure the indicator light indicates “ON”. If you use the seat belt
extender while the indicator light
indicates “OFF”, the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the
front passenger side may not activate correctly, which could cause
death or serious injury in the event
of collision.

D Do not recline the front passenger
seatback so far that it touches a
rear seat. This may cause the
“OFF” indicator to be illuminated,
which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the
event of a severe accident. If the
seatback touches the rear seat, return the seatback to a position
where it does not touches the rear
seat.
Keep the front passenger seatback
as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.

D If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the occupant classification
indicator light should indicate “ON”.
If the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up
straight, well back in the seat, feet
on the floor, and with the seat belt
worn correctly. If the “OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either
ask the passenger to move to the
rear seat, or if that is not possible,
move the front passenger seat fully
rearward.

D Wear the seat belt properly.
D Make sure the front passenger’s
seat belt tab has not been left inserted into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger
seat.

D Do not apply a heavy load to the
front passenger seat.

D Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands
or feet on the front passenger seat
seatback from the rear passenger
seat.

D Do not let a rear passenger lift the
front passenger seat with their feet
or press on the seatback with their
legs.

D Do not put objects under the front
passenger seat.

D Child restraint systems installed on
the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.

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Child restraint—
—Child restraint precautions
D When it is unavoidable to install the
forward−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat,
install the child restraint system on
the front passenger seat in the
proper order. (As for the installation
order, see “—Installation with seat
belt” on page 69 in this Section.)

D Do not remove the front seats.
D Do not kick the front passenger
seat or subject it to severe impact.
Otherwise, the SRS warning light
may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this
case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
The front passenger occupant classification indicator light may indicate “ON” (the
front passenger airbag and side airbag on
the front passenger seat may deploy)
even if observing the above cautions,
when a child sits in, or a forward−facing
child restraint system is installed on the
front passenger seat. Refer to all the cautions in “SRS airbags” on page 47 and
“Child restraint” on page 66 in this Section.

Toyota strongly urges the use of appropriate child restraint systems for
children.
The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A.
and Canada now require the use of a
child restraint system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear
seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” on
page 39 in this Section for details.

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a
child must be properly restrained,
using a seat belt or child restraint
system depending on the age and
size of the child. Holding a child in
your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed
against the windshield, or between
you and the vehicle’s interior.

D Toyota strongly urges use of a
proper child restraint system which
conforms to the size of the child,
installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child
is safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.

D Never install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the front passenger
occupant
classification
indicator
light indicates “OFF”. In the event
of an accident, the impact of the
rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear−
facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger
seat.

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—Child restraint system
D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

D Do not use the seat belt extender

tem should be allowed to be
installed on the front passenger
seat only when it is unavoidable.
Always move the seat as far back
as possible even if the front passenger occupant classification indicator light indicates “OFF”, because
the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and
force. Otherwise, the child may be
killed or seriously injured.

when installing a child restraint
system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt
extender connected to the seat belt,
the seat belt will not securely hold
the child restraint system, which
could cause death or serious injury
to the child or other passengers in
the event of collision.

D On vehicles with side airbags and
curtain shield airbags, do not allow
the child to lean his/her head or
any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat, front
or rear pillar or roof side rail from
which the side airbags or curtain
shield airbags deploy even if the
child is seated in the child restraint
system. It is dangerous if the side
airbag and/or curtain shield airbag
inflate, and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.

D Make sure you have complied with
all installation instructions provided
by the child restraint manufacturer
and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly,
it may cause death or serious injury
to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must
carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany the child
restraint system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child
restraint system following the manufacturer’s instructions about the appropriate age
and size of the child for the child restraint
system.
Install the child restraint system correctly
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer. General directions are also
provided under the following illustrations.
The child restraint system should be
installed on the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, the child is safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than
in the front seat.
When not using the child restraint system,
keep it secured with the seat belt or place
it in the trunk or somewhere other than
the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the
event of a sudden stop or accident.

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—Types of child restraint
system
Child restraint systems are classified into
the following 3 types depending on the
child’s age and size.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following
the instructions provided by its manufacturer.
Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top strap of a child restraint
system.
For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on
page 79 in this Section.

(A) Infant seat

The child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used.
See “—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages” on page 81 in this Section.

(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with seat belt

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat must be used in rear−
facing position only.

D Do not install a child restraint sys-

CAUTION

tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupant(s) may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe
installation, install the child restraint system on the rear right
seat.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent your
child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle
taking care not to twist the belt. Keep
the lap portion of the belt tight.

normally, it cannot protect your
child from death or serious injury.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not install the child
restraint system on the seat until
the seat belt is fixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted even slightly, it cannot
be extended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make
sure the belt is in the lock mode before
letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing
against the seat
let the shoulder
it will go to hold
ly.

the infant seat firmly
cushion and seatback,
belt retract as far as
the infant seat secure-

CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufacturer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the
buckle release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passenger.

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Install the child restraint system on the
front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a
front passenger occupant classification
system. In order to activate the occupant
classification system correctly, install the
forward−facing child restraint system on
the front passenger seat in the following
order:
1. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
2. Move the front passenger seat to the
rearward position.
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat must be used in forward−facing or rear−facing position depending on the age and size of the
child. When installing, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions about the
applicable age and size of the child as
well as directions for installing the
child restraint system.

CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufacturer.
7. Put a child on the child restraint system and secure the child, complying
with the instructions provided by the
child restraint system manufacturer.

3. Put the child restraint system on the
front passenger seat without putting
your weight on the front passenger
seat.
4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat
belt buckle.
5. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted even slightly, it cannot
be extended. To hold the seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode
before letting the belt retract.
6. While pressing the convertible seat
firmly against the seat cushion and
seatback, let the shoulder belt retract
as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

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The occupant classification indicator light
should indicate “OFF” when the ignition
key is in the “ON” position and the child
is in the child restraint system after following these procedures. The “OFF” indicator indicates the SRS front passenger
airbag and side airbag on the passenger
side will not deploy. If the indicator light
indicates “ON”, remove the child restraint
system and reinstall it with the ignition
key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If
the indicator light still indicates “ON” when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, then the SRS front passenger airbag
and side airbag on the passenger side
may deploy in an accident. Do not drive
the vehicle in this condition. Remove the
child restraint system and contact your
Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

D Never install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward−facing child restraint system should only be
installed on the front passenger
seat when unavoidable. If you must
install the child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, put the
seat in its most rearward position,
and install the forward−facing child
restraint system in the proper order. Otherwise, the front passenger
occupant classification system can
not detect the presence of the child
restraint system and the front passenger airbag and side airbag on
the front passenger seat could
deploy.

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D On vehicles with side airbags and

Move seat fully back

curtain shield airbags, do not allow
the child to lean his/her head or
any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat, front
or rear pillar or roof side rail from
which the side airbags or curtain
shield airbags deploy even if the
child is seated in the child restraint
system. It is dangerous if the side
airbag and/or curtain shield airbag
inflate, and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

D Do not install a child restraint sys-

D If the driver’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe
installation, install the child restraint system on the rear right
seat.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent your
child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the convertible seat following
the
instructions
provided
by
its
manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist the
belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt
tight.

normally, it cannot protect your
child from death or serious injury.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not install the child
restraint system on the seat until
the seat belt is fixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted even slightly, it cannot
be extended.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode
before letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seat
firmly against the seat cushion and
seatback, let the shoulder belt retract
as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufacturer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press
the buckle release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passenger.

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D On vehicles with side airbags and

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

D A forward−facing child restraint system should be allowed to be
installed on the front passenger
seat only when it is unavoidable.
Always move the seat as far back
as possible even if the front passenger occupant classification indicator light indicates “OFF”, because
the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and
force. Otherwise, the child may be
killed or seriously injured.

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CAUTION

D Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from child’s neck, but
not falling off child’s shoulder.
Otherwise, the child may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

D If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from death or serious injury.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not install the child
restraint system on the seat until
the seat belt is fixed.

D Both high−positioned lap belts and
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run
the lap and shoulder belt through or
around the booster seat and across the
child following the instructions provided
by its manufacturer and insert the tab
into the buckle taking care not to twist
the belt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly
across the child’s shoulder and that the
lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on
page 39 in this Section for details.

loose−fitting belts could cause
death or serious injuries due to
sliding under the lap belt during a
collision or other unintended event.
Keep the lap belt positioned as low
on a child’s hips as possible.

D For child’s safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under child’s arm.

D After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent your
child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.

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—Using a top strap
Symbol

Anchor brackets

2. To remove the booster seat, press the
buckle release button and allow the
belt to retract.

Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.

Use the anchor brackets on the luggage
compartment to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each
rear seating position.
This symbol indicates the locations of the
anchor brackets.

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TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:
1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Open the lid of the anchor bracket.

3. Securely fasten the child restraint
system with the seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on
page 66 in this Section.

CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instructions
provided by its manufacturer.

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—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages

4. Replace the head restraint.

Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or
CMVSS210.2
specifications
are
installed in the rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the gap
between the seat cushion and seatback of
both outside rear seats.
Child restraint systems complying with the
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification
can be fixed to these anchorages. In this
case, it is not necessary to fix the child
restraint system with a seat belt on the
vehicle.

Canada only
Type A

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CHILD
RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION

SYSTEM

CAUTION

1. Widen the gap between the seat
cushion and seatback slightly and
confirm the position of the lower anchorages near the button on the
seatback.

D When using the lower anchorages

2. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower
straps onto the anchorages and
tighten the lower straps.

D Push and pull the child restraint

Type B—Latch the buckles onto the
anchorages.
For owners in Canada—The symbol on
a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.
If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see “—Using
a top strap” on page 79 in this Section.)

for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular objects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.

D Do not install a child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupant(s) may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

For installation details, refer to the instruction manual equipped with each product.

Canada only
Type B

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SECTION

1− 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Steering wheel and Mirrors
Tilt steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti−glare inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

84
84
86
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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—
CAUTION

D Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.

D After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.

To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, push down the
lock release lever, tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle and return
the lever to its original position.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passenger’s side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object
seen in a convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than when seen in a flat
mirror.

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—Power rear view mirror
control
NOTICE

CAUTION

If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de−icer to free
the mirror.

Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

NOTICE
The outside rear view mirrors are
fixed in place. Do not try to fold the
mirrors. It may damage the mirrors.
To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
1. Master switch—To select the mirror to
be adjusted
Push the switch to “L” (left) or “R”
(right).
2. Control switch—To move the mirror
Push the switch in the desired direction.
Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is
in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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Anti−glare inside rear view
mirror

Auto anti−glare inside rear
view mirror
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.

To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.

This mirror is equipped with auto anti−
glare function. The function is designed
to reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving.

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1

Night driving—Lever at position 2

When the ignition key is inserted and
turned on, the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the automatic function
mode.

Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.

The indicator illuminates to show you that
the function is on.

The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.

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Vanity mirrors
In automatic function mode, if the mirror
detects light from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
To turn off the automatic function, push
the “
” switch.
To turn on the automatic function again,
push the “
” switch.
Adjust it before driving so that the rear
view is in the best condition.
When the inside air temperature is low, it
may take a little longer for the mirror to
darken in response to the detection of
headlights.

CAUTION

To ensure correct functioning of anti−
glare mirror sensors located on both
sides of the mirror, do not touch or
cover the sensors with your finger or
a piece of cloth, etc.

Driver’s side

Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

Front passenger’s side

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Driver’s side only—To use the vanity
mirror, open the cover.

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SECTION

1− 5

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wipers and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90
92
93
93
93
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Headlights and turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.

On some models for Canada—The tail
light indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster.

The daytime running light system can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day. This system can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and
before sunset.

Position
above

the

This system will make your headlights
come on at a reduced brightness when:

On some models for the U.S.A.—The
headlight indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.
Light reminder buzzer

D The engine is running.
D The parking brake is released.
D The headlight/turn signal lever knob is

A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights
off when the driver’s door is opened if you
remove the key with the headlight switch
on.

To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
the position 1.

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

For the U.S.A.

2—Headlights

and

all

NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.

For Canada

Daytime running light system
(for the U.S.A.)

in the “OFF” position.

Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
the headlights to full intensity for night
driving.
The headlights automatically switch to full
or reduced intensity depending on the
darkness of the surroundings when the
daytime running light system is activated.
Also, the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights automatically turn on or
off.

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Daytime running light system
(for Canada)
The daytime running light system can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day. This system can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and
before sunset.
This system will make your headlights
come on at a reduced brightness when:

The daytime running light control sensor
is on the top of the driver’s side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the
windshield to block this sensor.

D The engine is running.
D The parking brake is released.
D The headlight/turn signal lever knob is
in the “OFF” position or position 1.

To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
position 1.
Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the
headlights to full intensity for night driving.

High−Low beams—For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high
(position 3)—Pull the
back. The high beam
when you release the

beam headlights
lever all the way
headlights turn off
lever.

You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to “OFF”.

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Emergency flashers
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on
longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The key must be in the “ON” position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.
If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light
bulbs” on page 272 in Section 7−3.

To turn on the
push the switch.

emergency

flashers,

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, push the switch once again.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn
other drivers if your vehicle must be
stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work
when the emergency flashers are operating.

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Front fog lights

Instrument panel light control

Interior light

Full intensity position

To turn on the front fog lights, twist
the band of the headlight/turn signal
lever. They will come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.

To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the dial.

To turn on the interior light, slide the
switch.

On some models—

The interior light switch has the following
positions:

Full intensity position: This position always
keeps the brightness of the instrument
panel lights at full intensity even when the
tail lights/headlights are turned on.
If you have to turn on the tail lights/headlights in daytime, or if the daytime running
light control sensor activates in circumstances such as shade, the brightness of
instrument cluster will be reduced. In this
case, set the dial to the full intensity position.

“OFF”—Turns the light off.
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
“DOOR”—Turns the light on when any
door is opened. The light goes off when
all the doors are closed.

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Personal lights
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
power door lock system)

(with

When the switch is in the “DOOR” position and any door is opened, the light will
come on. After all the doors are closed,
the light remains on for about 15 seconds
before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes out immediately:

D All the doors are closed when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

D The ignition key is turned to “ON” after
all the doors are closed.

Type A

Type C

D All the doors are locked when the light
is still on.

To turn on the personal light, push the
switch. To turn the light off, push the
switch once again.

When the switch is in the “DOOR” position and the doors are unlocked, the light
comes on and remains on for 15 seconds
before fading out.

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CUT OFF SYSTEM
(type B and C only)

To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the switch in the “DOOR”
position for 20 minutes or more.

To prevent the battery from discharging,
the lights will turn off automatically 20
minutes after you turn the ignition switch
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Type B

Type B only—The lights will come on
again when you open any of the doors,
and the light will remain on for 20 minutes.

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Windshield wipers and washer
With interval adjuster: The “INT” band lets
you adjust the wiping time interval when
the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist the band upward to
increase the time between sweeps, and
downward to decrease it.

This function will be canceled when you
turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.

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

For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 271 in
Section 7−3.

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Intermittent

In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.

Position 2

Slow

NOTICE

Position 3

Fast

The key must be in the “ON” position.

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

Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the
glass.

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Rear window defogger
Make sure you turn the defogger off when
the window is clear. Leaving the defogger
on for a long time could cause the battery
to discharge, especially during stop−and−
go driving. The defogger is not designed
for drying rain water or for melting snow.

When waxing your vehicle, make sure that
the washer nozzles do not become
blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked,
contact your Toyota dealer to have the
vehicle serviced.

NOTICE
NOTICE

If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.

When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or connectors.
To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the switch.
The key must be in the “ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window will quickly clear the surfaces. An indicator light will illuminate to
indicate the defogger is operating.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.

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SECTION

1− 6

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Odometer and two trip meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Fuel gauge
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Type A

Type C

The gauge indicates the approximate
quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
when the ignition switch is on.
Nearly full—Needle at “F”
Nearly empty—Needle at “E”
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
The needle moves when braking, accelerating or making turns. This is caused by
the fuel moving in the tank.

Type B

If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.

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Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:

D Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
D Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.

D Idling for a long period with the air
conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.

D Towing a trailer.
NOTICE

Type A

Type C

The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature when the ignition switch is
on. The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load.
If the needle moves into the red zone,
your engine is too hot. If your vehicle
overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the
engine to cool.

z Do not remove the thermostat in
the engine cooling system as this
may cause the engine to overheat.
The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the
temperature of the engine within
the specified operating range.
z Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” on page 216 in
Section 4.

Type B

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Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters
3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two
trip meters to zero, and also change
the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release the knob. The meter
display changes in the order from the
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer each
time you push.

The tachometer indicates engine speed
in thousands of rpm (revolutions per
minute). Use it while driving to select
correct shift points and to prevent engine lugging and over−revving.

This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters when the ignition
switch is on.

Driving with the engine running too fast
causes excessive engine wear and poor
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
the slower the engine speed, the greater
the fuel economy.

2. Two trip meters—Show two different
distances independently driven since
the last time each trip meter was set
to zero.

NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get
into the red zone. This may cause
severe engine damage.

1. Odometer—Shows the total
the vehicle has been driven.

To reset the trip meter A to zero, display the meter A reading, then push
and hold the knob until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can be
applied for resetting the trip meter B.

distance

You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is disconnected.

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Outside temperature display

The displayed temperature ranges from
−30_C (−22_F) up to 50_C (122_F).
The key must be in the “ON” position.
If an abnormality exists in the connection
of the outside air temperature sensor, “−−”
will appear on the display. If “−−” appears
on the display, contact your Toyota dealer.
There may be a case that “−−” appears
momentarily when the ignition is quickly
turned to “ON”. It is normal if it goes out
soon.

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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

(a)

(b)

Do this.
If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

Fasten driver’s seat belt.
(indicator and buzzer)

(c)

(indicator and buzzer)

(d)

(e)

Fasten front passenger’s seat belt.

Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(f)

Fill up tank.

(g)

Stop and check.

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

(h)

Do this.
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

(i)

Close all doors.

(j)

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.

(k)

Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switch for a
few seconds. If warning light remains, contact Toyota dealer.

(l)

Add washer fluid.

(m)

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(n)

Replace engine oil.

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

(o)

Key reminder buzzer

Remove key.

(p)

Light reminder buzzer

Turn off lights.

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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

D When the parking brake is applied...
Vehicles with anti−lock brake system—
This light comes on for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position even after the parking brake
is released.

D When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:

D The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with anti−lock brake system—

D The light does not come on even if the
ignition key is turned on with the parking brake released.

A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.

(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Buzzer

CAUTION

The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
buckle up the driver’s seat belt.

If either of the following conditions
occurs, immediately stop your vehicle
at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.

D The light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running.
In this case, the brakes may not
work properly and your stopping
distance will become longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and
bring the vehicle to an immediate
stop.
Vehicles
tem—

with

anti−lock

brake

sys-

D The brake system warning light re-

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or
“START”, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is
not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light keeps flashing and the
buzzer stops after about 6 seconds.
If the vehicle speed rises above 15 km/h
(9 mph) with the seat belt unfastened, the
buzzer will sound for about 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone
for 20 seconds. Even if the vehicle speed
drops below 15 km/h (9 mph), the buzzer
will continue to sound. To stop the buzzer,
fasten the seat belt. If the buzzer still
sounds, make sure the front passenger’s
seat belt is fastened.

mains on together with the “ABS”
warning light.
In this case, not only the anti−lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking.

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Belt

The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
have the front passenger buckle up the
seat belt.

(d) Charging System Warning Light

(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off when the engine is
started.

This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position and
goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is
operating properly.

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or
“START”, the reminder light flashes if a
passenger sits in the front passenger seat
and does not fasten the seat belt.

When there are problems in the charging
system while the engine is running, the
warning light comes on.

If the vehicle speed rises above 15 km/h
(9 mph) with the seat belt unfastened, the
buzzer will sound for about 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone
for 20 seconds. Even if the vehicle speed
drops below 15 km/h (9 mph), the buzzer
will continue to sound. To stop the buzzer,
fasten the seat belt. If the buzzer still
sounds, make sure the driver’s seat belt
is fastened.

NOTICE

If luggage or other load is placed on the
front passenger seat, depending on its
weight, the reminder light to flash and
buzzer to sound.

When the charging system warning
light comes on while the engine is
running, malfunctions such as the engine drive belt being broken may have
occurred. If the warning light comes
on, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer.

If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.

D Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immediately.

D Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.

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If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...

D There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, electronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warning light system itself.

Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the ignition key is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.

CAUTION

(g) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light

Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal operation.

This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state
emission inspection if the malfunction
indicator lamp remains on. Contact your
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s
emission
control
system
and
OBD
(On−Board Diagnostics) system before
taking your vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 244
in Section 6.
(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.

If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.

NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.

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(h) “ABS” Warning Light
Vehicles without vehicle stability control
system—
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−
lock brake system works properly, the
light turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate,
but the brake system still operates conventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.

If either of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the components monitored by the warning light system.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.

D The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on while you are driving.

A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.

CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
together with the brake system warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
In this case, not only the anti−lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking.

Vehicles with vehicle stability control
system—
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−
lock brake system and the brake assist
system work properly, the light turns off
after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either
of the systems malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system, the brake assist
system, the traction control system and
the vehicle stability control system do not
operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden brake or braking on slippery
road surfaces.

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If either of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the parts monitored by
the warning light. Contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible to service
the vehicle.

D The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on while you are driving.

A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.

(j) SRS Warning Light
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
If goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS airbags and seat belt
pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system and indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.
If any of the
this indicates
or seat belt
Toyota dealer

following conditions occurs,
a malfunction of the airbags
pretensioners. Contact your
as soon as possible.

D The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or starts flashing
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
are completely closed.

while driving.

The SRS warning light will come on and
front passenger occupant classification indicator light will indicate “OFF” if there is
a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system.
(k) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire inflation pressure of any one of the tires is critically
low. The light comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes
off after a few seconds. This indicates
that the low tire pressure warning system
is functioning properly.
If the light comes on while driving, adjust
tire inflation pressure to the specified level. (See “Tires” on page 284 in Section 8.)
After the tire inflation pressure is adjusted,
push the tire pressure warning system
reset switch for a few seconds and make
sure the warning light goes off. If the light
still remains or blinks once every second,
have the low tire pressure warning system
checked at your Toyota dealer.
If the light blinks once every three seconds, the low tire pressure warning system needs to be initialized.
For details, see “Tire pressure warning
system” on page 124 in Section 1−7.

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(l) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light (for vehicles sold in
Canada)
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 271 in
Section 7−3.)

The slip indicator light/traction control system off indicator light will come on when
the “VSC” warning light comes on even if
the “TRAC OFF” switch is not pushed.
(n) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder
Light (for vehicles sold in the
U.S.A.)

(m) “VSC” Warning Light

This light reminds you when to replace
the engine oil.

The light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the vehicle stability control
system or the traction control system.

This light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to “ON” and will go off after
about a few seconds.

The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after
about a few seconds.

When you drive for about 7200 km (4500
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for 3 seconds and
then flashes for 12 seconds with the ignition key turned to the “ON” position. If
you continue driving without replacing the
engine oil, and if the distance driven exceeds 8000 km (5000 miles), the light will
come on after the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position. The light will remain
on thereafter.

If the light comes on, the vehicle stability
control system and traction control system
do not work. However, as conventional
braking operates when applied, there is no
problem to continue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

D The light does not come on after the
ignition is turned to on.

D The light is left on after the ignition is
turned to on.

If the light is flashing, we recommend that
you replace the engine oil at an early
opportunity depending on the driving and
road conditions.

The system must be reset after the engine oil replacement. Reset the system by
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position with the odometer
reading shown. (For details, see
“Odometer and two trip meters” on
page 100 in this Section.)
2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position while holding down the trip meter
reset knob.
Hold down the button for at least 5 seconds. The odometer indicates “000000”
and the light goes off.
If the system fails to reset, the light will
continue flashing.
(o) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver’s door with
the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
(p) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the headlight
switch is left on and the driver’s door is
opened with the key removed from the
ignition switch.

D The light comes on while driving.
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CHECKING
SERVICE
REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light and low windshield
washer fluid level warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door.
The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do
not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light should
come on. The “ABS”, “VSC”, low tire
pressure warning light and engine oil
replacement reminder light go off after
a few seconds. The SRS warning light
goes off after about 6 seconds. (Slip
indicator light/traction control system
off indicator light also comes on and
go off after a few seconds.)
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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SECTION

1− 7

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

114
115
118
120
122
124
127
128

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Ignition switch
“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be removed only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn the key
from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the selector lever must be put in the “P”
position before pushing the key.
Once you remove the key, the engine immobilizer system is automatically set. (See
“Engine immobilizer system” on page 12
in Section 1−2.)
“START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the “ON” position when
released.
For starting tips, see page 199 in Section
3.
“ON”—Engine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
“ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position and open the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.

When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.

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

Approximately five hours after the engine
is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from underneath the trunk for several minutes. This is normal operation and does
not indicate a malfunction. (See “Leak
detection pump” on page ix.)
It is not a malfunction even if the needles
on all meters and gauges move slightly
when the key is turned to the “ACC”,
“ON” or “START” position.

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Automatic transmission
Lock release button
To prevent misshifting

Selector lever

Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in “ON” position and the lock release button depressed).
(a) Selector lever
P: Parking, engine starting and key
removal
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on)
2: Stronger engine braking

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

L: Maximum engine braking

Shift while holding the lock
release button in.

Shift normally.

Overdrive
switch

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Vehicles with cruise control—When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive switch, engine
braking will not be enabled because the
cruise control is not cancelled.

(b) Overdrive switch
You can select either a third gear (with
overdrive off) or fourth gear (with overdrive on) by pushing this switch.
To turn the overdrive off, push the switch.
The “O/D OFF” indicator light should come
on. To turn the overdrive on again, push
the switch again. The “O/D OFF” indicator
light should go off.
Always drive your vehicle with the overdrive on for better fuel economy and
quieter driving.
If the engine is turned off when the overdrive is off and restarted, the overdrive
will be on automatically.

CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.

For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” on page 128 in this
Section.

3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.

(d) Using engine braking

1. Start the engine as instructed in “How
to start the engine” on page 200 in
Section 3. The transmission must be in
“P” or “N”.

To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:

2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.
When the lever is in the “D” position, the
automatic transmission system will select
the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
Always turn the overdrive on for better
fuel economy and quieter driving. If the
engine coolant temperature is low, the
transmission will not shift into overdrive
gear even with the overdrive on.

D Push the overdrive switch. The “O/D

OFF” indicator light will come on and
the transmission will downshift to third
gear.

D Shift into the “2” position. The trans-

mission will downshift to second gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than 105 km/h (65 mph), and
stronger engine braking will be enabled.

D Shift into the “L” position. The trans-

mission will downshift to first gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than 49 km/h (30 mph), and
maximum engine braking will be enabled.

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CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery
surface.
Abrupt
shifting
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
(e) Using “2” and “L” positions

(g) Parking

NOTICE

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

z Be careful not to over−rev the engine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
“2” . . . . . . . . . . . 118 km/h (73 mph)
“L” . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 km/h (40 mph)

2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to
securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the “P” position.

CAUTION

z Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
“2” or “L” position. This may cause
severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. To prevent
such damage, “D” position should
be used in hill climbing or hard
towing.

Never attempt to move the selector
lever into “P” position under any circumstances while the vehicle is moving. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
(h) Good driving practice

D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up

The “2” and “L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described previously.

(f) Backing up

With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in “D”.

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

With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle
will start in first gear and automatically
shift to second gear.

NOTICE

With the selector lever in “L”, the transmission is engaged in first gear.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

and down between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the
overdrive should be turned off. Be sure
to turn the switch on immediately afterward.

D When towing a trailer, in order to main-

tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.

Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.

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Manual transmission
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not
rest your foot on the pedal while driving,
because it will cause clutch trouble. Do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
when stopped on an uphill grade—use the
parking brake.

CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.

Recommended shifting speeds
The transmission is fully synchronized and
upshifting or downshifting is easy.

NOTICE
Always use the brake pedal or the
parking brake to hold the vehicle on
an upgrade. Do not attempt to hold
the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as this can cause the transmission
to overheat.
(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
“P” position even though the brake pedal
is depressed, use the shift lock override
button. For instructions, see “If you cannot
shift automatic transmission selector lever”
on page 229 in Section 4.

The shift pattern is conventional as
shown above.

For the best compromise between fuel
economy and vehicle performance, you
should upshift or downshift at the following
speeds:

CAUTION
The shift lever knob can become extremely hot after parking under the
sun.

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1
2
3
4

to
to
to
to

Gear
2 or 2
3 or 3
4 or 4
5 or 5

to
to
to
to

1
2
3
4

km/h
24
37/40∗1
64/45∗2
72/64∗2

(mph)
(15)
(23/25∗1 )
(40/28∗2 )
(45/40∗2 )

∗1 :
∗2 :

Under cold engine conditions
For
constant−speed
cruise
or
constant−speed cruise after deceleration

Downshift to the appropriate gear if acceleration is needed when you are cruising
below the above downshifting speeds.
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too
late will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel
consumption.

Maximum allowable speeds

Good driving practice

To get on a highway or to pass slower
traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:

D If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put

Gear
1
2
3
4

km/h (mph)
58
(36)
96
(60)
139
(87)
180 (111)

NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.

the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.

D When towing a trailer, in order to main-

tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use fifth gear.

CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery
surface.
Abrupt
shifting
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.

NOTICE
z Do not use any gears other than
first gear when starting off and
moving forward. Doing so may damage the clutch.
z Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.

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Traction control system
When the traction control system is operating, the following conditions occur:

The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of front
wheels when the vehicle is started or
accelerated on slippery road surfaces.

D The system controls the spinning of the
front wheels. At this time, the slip indicator light/traction control system off
indicator light blinks.

When the ignition key is turned to “ON”,
the system automatically turns on.

D You may feel vibration or noise in your

CAUTION
Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and
power against front wheels cannot be
maintained, even though the traction
control system is in operation. Do not
drive the vehicle under any speed or
maneuvering conditions which may
cause the vehicle to lose traction
control. In situations where the road
surface is covered with ice or snow,
your vehicle should be fitted with
snow tires or tire chains. Always
drive at an appropriate and cautious
speed for the present road conditions.

vehicle, caused by operation of the
brakes. This indicates the system is
functioning properly.

The indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition key is turned
to “ON”.
NORMAL DRIVING MODE
Leave the system on during the ordinary driving so that it can operate
when needed.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the traction control system is in the self−check
mode, but does not indicate a malfunction.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

D The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition key is turned “ON”.

D The indicator light remains on after the
ignition is turned on.

D The indicator light comes on with the
normal driving mode while driving.

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To turn on: Push “TRAC OFF” switch
once again.
The slip indicator light/traction control system off indicator light will go off.
The indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition key is turned
to “ON”. It will come on again when you
push the “TRAC OFF” switch to turn off
the traction control system.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

D The indicator light does not come on
TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE
When getting the vehicle out of mud or
newly fallen snow, etc., turn off the
traction control system. This system
that controls engine performance interferes with the process of freeing front
wheels.
To turn off: Push “TRAC OFF” switch.
The slip indicator light/traction control system off indicator light will come on.
The vehicle stability control system is always activated, even if the traction control
system is turned off.

when the ignition key is turned “ON”.

D The indicator light remains on after the
ignition is turned on.

D The indicator light comes on with the
normal driving mode while driving.

“VSC” warning light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the traction control system
or the vehicle stability control system.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to “ON” and will go off after
a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the
system does not work. However, as conventional braking operates when applied,
there is no problem to continue your driving.

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Vehicle stability control
system
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

D The warning light does not come on
after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.

D The warning light remains on after the
ignition key is turned to “ON”.

D The warning light comes on while driving.

The slip indicator light/traction control system off indicator light will come on when
the “VSC” warning light comes on even if
the “TRAC OFF” switch is not pushed.

The vehicle stability control system
helps provide integrated control of the
systems such as anti−lock brake system, traction control, engine control,
etc. This system automatically controls
the brakes and engine to help prevent
the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road surface or operating steering wheel abruptly.
This system will activate when your vehicle speed reaches or exceeds 15 km/h
(9 mph), and will deactivate when the vehicle speed reduces to below 15 km/h (9
mph).
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the system is in the self−check mode, but does
not indicate a malfunction.

CAUTION

D Do not rely excessively on the vehicle stability control system. Even
if the vehicle stability control system is operating, you must always
drive carefully and attentively to
avoid serious injury. Reckless driving will result in an unexpected accident. If the slip indicator light
flashes, an alarm sounds, and special care should be taken while
driving.

D Only use tires of specified size. The
size, manufacture, brand and tread
pattern for all 4 tires should be the
same. If you use the tires other
than specified, or different type or
size, the vehicle stability control
system may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels,
contact your Toyota dealer. (See
“Checking and replacing tires” on
page 261 in Section 7−2.)

D In situations where the road surface
is covered with ice or snow, your
vehicle should be fitted with snow
tires or tire chains.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

D The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition key is turned “ON”.

D The indicator light remains on after the
ignition is turned on.

D The indicator light comes on with the
normal driving mode while driving.

If the vehicle is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator light blinks and an
alarm sounds intermittently. Special care
should be taken while driving.

“VSC” warning light

The slip indicator light/traction control system off indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition key is turned
to “ON”. If you select the traction control
off mode, the indicator light will come on
again.

The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to “ON” and will go off after
a few seconds.

This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the vehicle stability control
system or the traction control system.

If the light comes on while driving, the
system does not work. However, as conventional braking operates when applied,
there is no problem to continue your driving.

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Tire pressure warning system
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

D The warning light does not come on
after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.

D The warning light remains on after the
ignition key is turned to “ON”.

D The warning light comes on while driving.

The slip indicator light/traction control system off indicator light will come on when
the “VSC” warning light comes on even if
the “TRAC OFF” switch is not pushed.

The tire pressure warning system is designed to provide warning when tire
inflation pressure of any one of the
tires is critically low while the vehicle
is moving. The low tire pressure warning light comes on to inform you that
such low tire pressure may hamper
driving.
This system is not designed to operate
when the vehicle is stopped. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, tire size and the vehicle capacity
weight are on the tire and loading information label. (For instructions, see “Checking
tire inflation pressure” on page 259 in
Section 7−2.)
Installed tires should be of the specified
size. They should be of the same size
and construction. If tires other than the
specified size are used, or if tires of different sizes or constructions are mixed,
the tire pressure warning system will not
function properly.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off
after a few seconds. This indicates that
the tire pressure warning system is functioning properly.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on or blinks while driving, do
the following.

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If the warning light comes on:
1. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified level as soon as possible. (See “Tires” on page 284 in
Section 8.)
2. Push the tire pressure warning system reset switch for a few seconds
and make sure the warning light
goes off.
If the light remains on after the reset
switch has been pushed, have the tire
pressure warning system checked at your
Toyota dealer.

The tire pressure warning system does
not function properly under certain circumstances. In the following cases, the
low tire pressure warning light may not
come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually
normal.

D A compact spare tire, snow tires, or
tire chains are used.

D The tire inflation pressure is excessive-

ly higher than specified, or tire inflation
pressure suddenly drops due to bursting or other causes.

If you have a flat tire, replace it with the
spare tire. For details, see “If you have
a flat tire” on page 217 in Section 4.

D The vehicle is driven on a slippery

If the warning light blinks once every
second:

D The vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h

The low tire pressure warning system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the warning light blinks once every
three seconds:
The low tire pressure warning system
needs to be initialized. Reset the system
with the tire pressure warning system reset switch. (To reset the system, see
“TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
RESET SWITCH”.)

road surface such as rough or frozen
roads.
(19 mph) or more than 100 km/h (62
mph), and the driving duration is less
than 5 minutes.

D The tires differ in tread pattern or

D The loading is over the limit or imbalanced.

D Initialization was not performed correct-

ly after replacing or rotating tires or
wheels.

D The outside temperature is below 0_C
(32_F) or above 40_C (104_F).

CAUTION
When the tire pressure warning light
comes on, observe the following instructions:

D Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified level as soon as possible.

D Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle
tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the
brakes, causing death or serious injury.

manufacturer.

D The tires are not the specified size.
D The tread wear is very different among
the installed tires.

D Rapid

acceleration/deceleration
sharp turns is continued.

D Towing a trailer.

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Note:
The tire pressure monitoring
system on your vehicle will warn you
when one of your tires is significantly
under−inflated and when some combinations of your tires are significantly under−inflated. However, there are
other combinations of significantly
under−inflated tires for which your
tire pressure monitoring system may
not warn you. These other combinations are relatively common, accounting
for
approximately
half
the
instances in which vehicles have significantly under−inflated tires. For example, your system may not warn you
when both tires on the same side or
on the same axle of your vehicle are
significantly under−inflated. It is particularly important, therefore, for you
to check the tire pressure in all of
your tires regularly and maintain
proper pressure.

To initialize the system, perform the following:
1. Park the vehicle at a safe place and
apply the parking brake. Stop the engine.
2. Adjust the pressure of all the installed
tires to the specified level. (See “Tires”
on page 284 in Section 8.)
3. Turn the ignition key to “ON”.

TIRE PRESSURE
RESET SWITCH

WARNING

SYSTEM

The tire pressure warning system need
to be initialized in the following conditions:

D When the low tire pressure warning
light blinks once every three seconds

D After replacing or rotating tires or
wheels

If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on, push the reset switch for a
few seconds and make sure the warning light goes off.
4. Push and hold the reset switch until
the low tire pressure warning light
blinks three times.
Initialization is completed after driving at
the speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) or over
for more than one hour. If the following
driving conditions are satisfied, initialization will be completed in about one hour.

D The vehicle speed is between 50 km/h
(31 mph) and 100 km/h (62 mph).

When initializing the system, the present tire condition is stored as a standard.

D The roads are dry, smooth and straight.
D The number of passengers is 1 or 2
(including driver).

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Parking brake
If the low tire pressure warning light does
not blink when you push and hold the
reset switch, have the low pressure warning system checked at your Toyota dealer.
When the warning light blinks once every
three seconds while driving, you may be
unable to reset the system. In this case,
set the system again according to the
above procedure.

When initializing the system, make sure
the low tire pressure warning light blinks
three times. If the warning light does not
blink three times, initializing will be failed
and the tire pressure warning system will
not function properly.

Type A

Do not push the reset switch without adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the
specified level. Otherwise, the low tire
pressure warning light may not come on
even if the tire pressure is low, or it may
come on when the tire inflation pressure
is actually normal.
If you push the reset switch while the
vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.

Type B

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Cruise control
When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal
and hold it while setting the parking
brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly (1),
press the lock release button (2), and lower (3).
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.

CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off.

The cruise control is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requiring the driver to operate the accelerator. Cruising speed can be set to any
speed above 40 km/h (25 mph).
Within the limits of the engine’s capabilities, cruising speed can be maintained up
or down grades. However, changes in vehicle speed may occur on steeper grades.

CAUTION

D To help maintain maximum control
of your vehicle, do not use the
cruise control when driving in
heavy or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or
winding roads.

D Avoid vehicle speed increases when
driving downhill. If the vehicle
speed is too fast in relation to the
cruise control set speed, cancel the
cruise control then downshift the
transmission to use engine braking
to slow down.

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
To turn the cruise control on, press the
“ON−OFF” button. The “CRUISE” indicator
light on the instrument panel will come on
to indicate that the cruise control is operational. Pressing the “ON−OFF” button
again turns the system off.
When the system is turned off, cruising
speed must be reset when the cruise control is turned on again.

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If you need acceleration—for example,
when passing—depress the accelerator
pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed
the set speed. When you release it, the
vehicle will return to the speed set prior
to the acceleration.

CAUTION
To avoid accidentally engaging the
cruise control, turn the system off
when it is not in use. Make sure the
“CRUISE” indicator light is off.

CAUTION
For manual transmission:
While driving with the cruise control
on, do not shift to neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, as this
may cause engine racing or overrevving.

SETTING THE CRUISING SPEED
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission must be in “D” before
you set the cruising speed.
Bring your vehicle to the desired speed,
push the lever down in the “− SET” direction and release it. This sets the vehicle
at that speed. If the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster speed,
or tap it down for a slower speed. Each
tap changes the set speed by 1.6 km/h
(1.0 mph). You can now take your foot off
the accelerator pedal.

CANCELLING THE CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control may be temporarily
cancelled by the driver or by the system
itself under certain circumstances. Temporary cancellation allows the set cruising
speed to remain in memory.
The cruise control can be temporarily cancelled by doing the following:

D Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL” direction and releasing it

D Depressing the brake pedal
D Depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission)

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Under certain circumstances, the cruise
control is temporarily cancelled:

D When vehicle speed falls below 40
km/h (25 mph)

D When vehicle stability control is activated

RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING

Push the lever up in the “+ RES” direction
and hold it. Release the lever when the
desired speed is attained. While the lever
is held up, the vehicle will gradually gain
speed.

If the “CRUISE” indicator light flashes
when using the cruise control, press the
“ON−OFF” button to turn the system off
and then press it again to turn it on.

When vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the set speed, the cruise control is cancelled and the set speed is
erased from memory.

However, a faster way to reset is to accelerate the vehicle and then push the
lever down in the “− SET” direction.

The “CRUISE” indicator light remains on
to indicate that the system is still in operation.

Push the lever down in the “− SET” direction and hold it. Release the lever when
the desired speed is attained. While the
lever is held down, the vehicle speed will
gradually decrease.

To turn the cruise control off, press the
“ON−OFF”
button.
Make
sure
the
“CRUISE” indicator light is off.
If the cruise control automatically cancels
out other than for the above cases, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity.
RESUMING THE CRUISE CONTROL
If the cruise control is temporarily cancelled, the cruising speed can be resumed
by pushing the lever up in the “+ RES”
direction.
Vehicle speed must be above 40 km/h (25
mph).

RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED

If any of the following conditions then occurs, there is some trouble in the cruise
control system.

D The indicator light does not come on.
D The indicator light flashes again.
D The indicator light goes out after it
comes on.

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

However, a faster way to reset is to depress the brake pedal and then push the
lever down in the “− SET” direction.
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
even if you turn off the overdrive switch,
with the cruise control on, engine braking
will not be applied because the cruise
control is not cancelled. To decrease the
vehicle speed, reset to a slower speed
with the cruise control lever or depress
the brake pedal. If you use the brake
pedal, cruise control is cancelled.

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SECTION

1− 8

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Audio system
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Using your audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Audio system operating hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Reference

Using your audio system—
—Some basics
This Section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your system.
Your audio system works when the ignition
key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off.
Push “AM”, “FM” or “DISC” to turn on that
function without pushing “PWR/VOL”.

Type 1: AM·FM radio/compact disc player
(with compact disc changer controller)

You can turn on compact disc player by
inserting a compact disc.
You can turn off the compact disc player
by ejecting the compact disc. If the audio
system was previously off, then the entire
audio system will be turned off when you
eject the compact disc. If the other function was previously playing, it will come
on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS

TONE AND BALANCE
For details about your system’s tone and
balance controls, see the description of
your own system.
Tone
How good an audio program sounds to
you is largely determined by the mix of
the treble, midrange (on some models)
and bass levels. In fact, different kinds of
music and vocal programs usually sound
better with different mixes of treble, midrange and bass.
Balance
A good balance of the left and right stereo
channels and of the front and rear sound
levels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to
a stereo recording or broadcast, changing
the right/left balance will increase the volume of one group of sounds while decreasing the volume of another.

Push “AM”, “FM” or “DISC” if the system
is already on but you want to switch from
one function to another.

Type 2: AM·FM radio/compact disc player
with changer

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YOUR RADIO ANTENNA
Your vehicle has a mast type antenna.
To remove the antenna, carefully turn it
counterclockwise.

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure it is removed before driving your Toyota through an automatic
car wash.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH
CHANGER (type 2)
When you insert a disc, push the “LOAD”
button and gently push the disc in with
the label side up. The player will play
from track 1 through to the end of the
disc. Then it will play from track 1 of the
next disc.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm
(4.7 in.) discs only.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER (type 1)
When you insert a disc, gently push it in
with the label side up. The player will play
from track 1 through to the end of the
disc. Then it will play from track 1 again.

NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Do
not insert anything other than compact discs into the slot.

NOTICE
z Do not stack up two discs for insertion, or it will cause damage to
the compact disc player. Insert only
one compact disc into slot at a
time.
z Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Do
not insert anything other than compact discs into the slot.

The player is intended for use with 12 cm
(4.7 in.) discs only.

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—Controls and features
"Type 1
Details of specific buttons, controls and
features are described in the alphabetical
list that follows.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)

Error messages

These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.

Push the “AM” button to turn on the radio
and select the AM band. “AM” will appear
on the display.

If the player malfunctions, your audio system will display following error messages.

To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station. (See “TUNE” or
“SEEK”.) Push and hold down the button
until you hear a beep—this will set the
station to the button. The preset button
number will appear on the display.
To recall a preset station: Push the button
for the station you want. The preset button number and station frequency will appear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button. (The display
will show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when you
push “AM” or “FM” button.)
(Eject button)
Push the compact disc eject button to
eject a compact disc.
(Reverse/Fast−forward button)
Push and hold “
” (preset button 6) or
“
” (preset button 5) to fast forward or
reverse within a compact disc. When you
release the button, the compact disc player will resume playing.

AUDIO CONT (Tone and sound balance
adjustment function)

“WAIT”: The compact disc player unit
may be too hot. Allow the player to cool
down.

Each time you push the “AUDIO CONT”
knob, the mode changes. To adjust the
tone and balance, turn the knob.

“ERROR 1”: The disc may be dirty, damaged or inserted incorrectly (up−side
down). Clean the disc and re−insert it.

BAS: Adjusts low−pitched tones. The display ranges from −5 to 5.

“NO DISC”: The compact disc changer of
separate unit is empty. Insert a disc.

TRE: Adjusts high−pitched tones. The display ranges from −5 to 5.

“ERROR 3”: There is a problem inside
the system. Eject the disc or magazine.
Set the disc or magazine again.

FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between
the front and rear speakers. The display
ranges from F7 to R7.

“ERROR 4”: Over−current.
Toyota dealer to inspect.

Ask

your

BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between
the right and left speakers. The display
ranges from L7 to R7.

“CD OPEN”: The compact disc changer
lid of separate unit is open. Close the
compact disc changer lid.

DISC (Compact disc)

If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

Push the “DISC” button to play a compact
disc.
When the audio system is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the
track, or track and disc number currently
being played.

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Ɲ DISC Ɯ

RAND (Random)

RPT (Repeat)

With compact disc changer only—

There are two random features—you can
either listen to the tracks on one compact
disc in random order, or listen to the
tracks on all the compact discs in the
magazine in random order.

There are two repeat features—you can
either replay a disc track or a whole compact disc.

Use these buttons to select a disc you
want to listen to.
Push “Ɲ” (preset button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset
button 4) until the number of the disc you
want to listen appears on the display.
Push the “FM” button to turn on the radio
and select the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2”
will appear on the display. This system
allows you to set twelve FM stations, two
for each of the preset button.

To play the tracks on one disc in random
order:
Quickly push and release “RAND” (preset
button 1). “
” will appear on the
display and the player will perform the
tracks on the disc you are listening to in
random order. To turn off the random feature, push this button again.

PWR/VOL (Power and Volume)

With compact disc changer only—

Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn “PWR/VOL” to adjust the
volume.

To play all the tracks in the magazine in
random order:
Push and hold “RAND” (preset button 1)
until you hear a beep. “
” will appear on the display and the player will
perform all the tracks on all the discs in
the magazine in random order. To turn off
the random feature, push this button
again.

Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release “RPT” (preset
button 2) while the track is playing.
“
” will appear on the display. When
the track ends, it will automatically replay.
To turn off the repeat feature, push this
button again.
With compact disc changer only—
Repeating a disc:
Push and hold “RPT” (preset button 2)
until you hear a beep. “
” will appear on the display. The player will repeat
all the tracks on the disc you are listening
to. When the disc ends, the player will
automatically go back to the first track on
the disc and replay. To turn off the repeat
feature, push this button again.

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SCAN

Compact disc player

SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down)

Radio

There are two scan features—you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in the
magazine.

Radio

Scanning the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side
of the “SCAN” button. “SCAN” will appear
on the display and the player will scan all
the tracks on the disc you are listening to.
To stop scanning, push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side
of this button again. If the player scanned
all the tracks on the disc, it will stop
scanning.

To seek the next station, quickly push and
release “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the “SEEK/
TRACK” button. Do this again to find the
station after that.

You can either scan all the frequencies on
a band or scan only the preset stations
for that band.
To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side
of the “SCAN” button. The radio will find
the next station up the station band, stay
there for 5 seconds, and then scan again
to the next station. To stop scanning,
push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of this button again.
To scan the preset stations:
Push and hold “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the
“SCAN” button until you hear a beep. The
radio will tune in the next preset station
up or down the band, stay there for 5
seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To stop scanning, push “Ɯ” or
“Ɲ” side of this button again.

With compact disc changer only—
Scanning the first tracks of all the discs
in the magazine:
Push and hold “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the
“SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
“ ·SCAN” will appear on the display and
the player will scan the first track on the
next disc. To stop scanning, push “Ɯ” or
“Ɲ” side of this button again. If the player
has scanned all the discs, it will stop
scanning.

In the seek mode, the radio finds and
plays the next station up or down the
station band.

Compact disc player
Use this button to skip up or down to a
different track.
Push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the “SEEK/
TRACK” button until the number of the
track you want to listen to appears on the
display. If you want to return to the beginning of the current track, quickly push the
down side of the button one time.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to stereo
reception when a stereo broadcast is received. “ST” appears on the display. If the
signal becomes weak, the radio reduces
the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, the
radio switches from stereo to mono reception.

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TEXT
This button is used to change the display
for the compact disc that contains text
data.
To change the display, quickly push and
release the “TEXT” button while the compact disc is playing. The display changes
in the order from the elapsed time to disc
title to track title, then back to the
elapsed time.
If this button is pushed while a compact
disc that does not contain text data is
playing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the
display.
If the entire disc or track title does not
appear on the display, push and hold the
button until you hear a beep. The rest of
the title will appear.
TUNE (Tuning)
Turn the “TUNE” knob clockwise to step
up the frequency. Turn the knob counterclockwise to step down the frequency.

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"Type 2
Details of specific buttons, controls and
features are described in the alphabetical
list that follows.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station. (See “TUNE” or
“SEEK”.) Push and hold down the button
until you hear a beep—this will set the
station to the button. The preset button
number will appear on the display.
To recall a preset station: Push the button
for the station you want. The preset button number and station frequency will appear on the display.
This radio can store one AM and two FM
stations for each button. (The display will
show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when you
push “AM” or “FM” button.)
(Eject button)
This button is used to eject one or all
compact discs.
To eject the current compact disc, push
and release the compact disc eject button.
To eject a specific disc, push “Ɲ” (preset
button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset button 4) until the
number of the disc you want to eject is
displayed. Push and release the eject button.

To eject all discs at a time, press and
hold the eject button until you hear a
beep. The last compact disc played before
pushing the button will be ejected first. If
the ejected disc is not removed for a long
time, the eject function will be cancelled.
(Reverse/Fast−forward button)
Push and hold “
” (preset button 6) or
“
” (preset button 5) to fast forward or
reverse within a compact disc. When you
release the button, the compact disc player will resume playing.
AM
Push the “AM” button to turn on the radio
and select the AM band. “AM” will appear
on the display.
AUDIO CONT (Tone and sound balance
adjustment function)
Each time you push the “AUDIO CONT”
knob, the mode changes. To adjust the
tone and balance, turn the knob.
BAS: Adjusts low−pitched tones. The display ranges from −5 to 5.
MID (on some models): Adjusts mid−
pitched tones. The display ranges from −5
to 5.
TRE: Adjusts high−pitched tones. The display ranges from −5 to 5.

FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between
the front and rear speakers. The display
ranges from F7 to R7.
BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between
the right and left speakers. The display
ranges from L7 to R7.
DISC (Compact disc)
Push the “DISC” button to play a compact
disc.
When the audio system is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the
track, or track and disc number currently
being played.
Error messages
If the player malfunctions, your audio system will display following error messages.
“WAIT”: The compact disc player unit
may be too hot. Allow the player to cool
down.
“ERROR 1”: The disc may be dirty, damaged or inserted incorrectly (up−side
down). Clean the disc and re−insert it.
“NO DISC”: The compact disc changer of
separate unit is empty. Insert a disc.
“ERROR 3”: There is a problem inside
the system. Eject the disc or magazine.
Set the disc or magazine again.

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your

If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter
will close after 15 seconds.

“CD OPEN”: The compact disc changer
lid of separate unit is open. Close the
compact disc changer lid.

To load multiple compact discs, push and
hold the button (until you hear a beep
when the audio system is on), then insert
the first compact disc. After the disc is
loaded, the shutter of the slot will close.
After a few seconds, the shutter will automatically open again so the next disc can
be inserted. The same process can be
applied for loading the rest of the discs.
If the player is full of discs, “DISC FULL”
will appear on the display.

“ERROR 4”: Over−current.
Toyota dealer to inspect.

Ask

If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Ɲ DISC Ɯ
Use these buttons to select a disc you
want to listen to.
Push “Ɲ” (preset button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset
button 4) until the number of the disc you
want to listen appears on the display.
FM

If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter
will close after 15 seconds.

Push the “FM” button to turn on the radio
and select the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2”
will appear on the display. This system
allows you to set twelve FM stations, two
for each of the preset button.

PWR/VOL (Power and Volume)

LOAD

The radio will automatically switch to the
RDS mode to receive an RDS station
while turned to FM broadcasts. “RDS” will
appear on the display.

This button is used to load the compact
discs in the compact disc player. This
player can store up to six discs.
To load one compact
push and release the
a compact disc. After
the shutter of the slot

Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn “PWR/VOL” to adjust the
volume.
RDS (Radio Data System) display

RAND (Random)
There are two random features—you can
either listen to the tracks on one compact
disc in random order, or listen to the
tracks on all the compact discs in the
magazine in random order.
To play the tracks on one disc in random
order:
Quickly push and release “RAND” (preset
button 1). “
” will appear on the
display and the player will perform the
tracks on the disc you are listening to in
random order. To turn off the random feature, push this button again.
To play all the tracks in the magazine in
random order:
Push and hold “RAND” (preset button 1)
until you hear a beep. “
” will appear on the display and the player will
perform all the tracks on all the discs in
the magazine in random order. To turn off
the random feature, push this button
again.

disc only, quickly
button, then insert
the disc is loaded,
will close.

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RPT (Repeat)

SCAN

Compact disc player

There are two repeat features—you can
either replay a disc track or a whole compact disc.

Radio

There are two scan features—you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in the
magazine.

Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release “RPT” (preset
button 2) while the track is playing.
“
” will appear on the display. When
the track ends, it will automatically replay.
To turn off the repeat feature, push this
button again.
Repeating a disc:
Push and hold “RPT” (preset button 2)
until you hear a beep. “
” will appear on the display. The player will repeat
all the tracks on the disc you are listening
to. When the disc ends, the player will
automatically go back to the first track on
the disc and replay. To turn off the repeat
feature, push this button again.

You can either scan all the frequencies on
a band or scan only the preset stations
for that band.
To scan the preset stations:
Push and hold the “SCAN” button until
you hear a beep. The radio will tune in
the next preset station up the band, stay
there for 5 seconds, and then move to the
next preset station. To stop scanning,
push this button again.
To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release the “SCAN” button. The radio will find the next station up
the station band, stay there for 5 seconds,
and then scan again to the next station.
To stop scanning, push this button again.

Scanning the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release the “SCAN” button. “SCAN” will appear on the display
and the player will scan all the tracks on
the disc you are listening to. To stop
scanning, push this button again. If the
player scanned all the tracks on the disc,
it will stop scanning.
Scanning the first tracks of all the discs
in the magazine:
Push the “SCAN” button until you hear a
beep. “ ·SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan the first
track on the next disc. To stop scanning,
push this button again. If the changer has
scanned all the discs, it will stop scanning.

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SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down)

TEXT

Compact disc player

Radio

In the seek mode, the radio finds and
plays the next station up or down the
station band.

This button is operational only in RDS
mode.

This button is used to change the display
for the compact disc that contains text
data.

To seek the next station, quickly push and
release “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the “SEEK/
TRACK” button. Do this again to find the
station after that.
Compact disc player
Use this button to skip up or down to a
different track.

When an RDS station transmits a text
message, “MSG” will appear on the displayed.
To display the text message, first push
the “TEXT” button to change the radio
station display. Then push the “TEXT” button once more to display, and the message will appear on the display.

Push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the “SEEK/
TRACK” button until the number of the
track you want to listen to appears on the
display. If you want to return to the beginning of the current track, quickly push the
down side of the button one time.

If the entire the message is not displayed,
“ ” will appear on the display. To display
the rest of the message, push and hold
the “TEXT” button until you hear a beep.

ST (Stereo reception) display

The message display will be canceled if
any button that affects the display is
pushed.

Your radio automatically changes to stereo
reception when a stereo broadcast is received. “ST” appears on the display. If the
signal becomes weak, the radio reduces
the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, the
radio switches from stereo to mono reception.

After the entire message has been displayed, the message will disappear.

If no messages are received, “NO
MESSAGE” will appear on the display, and
the display returns to the previous mode.
The message display will be canceled if
you activate any function that affects the
display.

To change the display, quickly push and
release the “TEXT” button while the compact disc is playing. The display changes
in the order from the elapsed time to disc
title to track title, then back to the
elapsed time.
If this button is pushed while a compact
disc that does not contain text data is
playing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the
display.
If the entire disc or track title does not
appear on the display, push and hold the
button until you hear a beep. The rest of
the title will appear.
TRAF (Traffic)
This button turns the traffic announcement
(TA) feature on and off. This button is
operational only in FM mode.
By pushing the “TRAF” button, “TRAF
SEEK” will flash on the display and the
radio will start seeking any traffic program
station.
When a traffic program station is found,
“TRAF” will be displayed and you will hear
a beep.

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Audio system operating hints
After the traffic announcement program is
over, the display returns to the previous
mode.
If no traffic program station is found, “NO
TRAF INFO” appears on the display, and
the display returns to the previous mode
and a beep sound.
To cancel the traffic announcement, push
this button again.
TUNE (Tuning)
Turn the “TUNE” knob clockwise to step
up the frequency. Turn the knob counterclockwise to step down the frequency.
TYPE (Program Types)
When you push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” of the “TYPE”
button while receiving an RDS station, the
current program type will appear on the
display. If the system is receiving a station that is not RDS, “NO PTY” will appear.
Repeat this operation within 6 seconds to
display the program types in the following
order:

D
D
D
D

ROCK
EASY LIS (Easy listening)
CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
R&B (Rhythm and Blues)

D
D
D
D

INFORM (Information)

NOTICE

RELIGION

To ensure correct audio system operations:

MISC (Miscellaneous)
ALERT (Emergency message)

To seek or scan for the same type of
program, push the “SEEK/TRACK” or
“SCAN” button while the program type is
displayed.
If no program is found, “NOTHING” will
appear on the display. The previous program information will resume.
When the system is left untouched for 6
seconds, the program type display will
change to the frequency display.

z Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
z Do not put anything other
Compact Disc into the slot.

than

z The use of a cellular phone inside
or near the vehicle may cause a
noise from the speakers of the audio system which you are listening
to. However, this does not indicate
a malfunction.
RADIO RECEPTION
Usually, a problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem with
your radio—it is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Power
lines or telephone wires can interfere with
AM signals. And of course, radio signals
have a limited range. The farther you are
from a station, the weaker its signal will
be. In addition, reception conditions
change constantly as your vehicle moves.

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Here are some common reception problems that probably do not indicate a problem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stations—Generally, the
effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may
notice fading and drifting, which increase
with the distance from the radio transmitter. They are often accompanied by distortion.
Multi−path—FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this
happens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a momentary flutter or
loss of reception.
Static and fluttering—These occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or
other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping—If the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may
tune in the second station until the original signal can be picked up again.

AM
Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere—especially at night.
These reflected signals can interfere with
those received directly from the radio station, causing the radio station to sound
alternately strong and weak.
Station interference—When a reflected signal and a signal received directly from a
radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broadcast.
Static—AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electrical motors. This results in static.

CARING FOR YOUR
PLAYER AND DISCS

COMPACT

DISC

D Your compact disc player is intended
for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

D Extremely high temperatures can keep

your compact disc player from working.
On hot days, use the air conditioning
to cool the vehicle interior before you
listen to a disc.

D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may
make your compact disc player skip.

D If moisture gets into your compact disc

player, you may not hear any sound
even though your compact disc player
appears to be working. Remove the
disc from the player and wait until it
dries.

CAUTION
Compact disc players use an invisible
laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate
the player correctly.

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D Use only compact discs marked as

Special shaped discs

Low quality discs

Transparent/translucent discs

Labeled discs

shown above. The following products
may not be playable on your compact
disc player.
Copy−protected CD
CD−R (CD−Recordable)
CD−RW (CD−Re−writable)
CD−ROM

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NOTICE
Do not use special shaped, transparent/translucent, low quality or labeled
discs such as those shown in the illustrations. The use of such discs
may damage the player or changer, or
it may be impossible to eject the
disc.
Correct

Wrong

D Handle compact discs carefully, espe-

cially when you are inserting them.
Hold them on the edge and do not
bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints
on them, particularly on the shiny side.

D Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or

other disc damage could cause the
player to skip or to repeat a section of
a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the
disc up to the light.)

To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a
soft, lint−free cloth that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line
from the center to the edge of the disc
(not in circles). Dry it with another soft,
lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventional
record cleaner or anti−static device.

D Remove discs from the compact disc

player when you are not listening to
them. Store them in their plastic cases
away from moisture, heat, and direct
sunlight.

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SECTION

1− 9

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Air conditioning system
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air flow selector settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Controls
1. “A/C” button (on some models)
2. Air intake selector
3. Temperature selector
4. Fan speed selector
5. Air flow selector

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In this position, air intake selector
mode changes to FRESH automatically
to clean up the front view quickly. It is
not possible to return to RECIRCULATE
in this position.

Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to
the right to increase, to the left to decrease.
Temperature selector

Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears
the front view more quickly.

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

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the
windshield vents.
Turning the air flow selector to the
windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view.

Air flow selector
Turn the knob to select the vents used for
air flow.
1. Panel—Air flows mainly
instrument panel vents.

from

the

2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/Windshield—Air
flows
mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
Turning the air flow selector to the
floor/windshield position turns on the
defogging function with the purpose of
clearing the front view.

In this position, air intake selector
mode changes to FRESH automatically
to clean up the front view quickly. It is
not possible to return to RECIRCULATE
in this position.
Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears
the front view more quickly.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see “Air flow selector settings” described
below.

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“A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
“A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

Air intake selector
Press the button to select the air source.
1. Recirculate (indicator light is on)—Recirculates the air inside the vehicle.
2. Fresh (indicator light is off)—Draws
outside air into the system.
To prevent fogging up of the windshield,
the air intake mode may change automatically to FRESH depending on the condition of the air conditioning system.

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Air flow selector settings

Operating tips
D To cool off your Toyota after it has

been parked in the hot sun, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air
conditioning to cool the interior more
quickly.

D Make sure the air intake grilles in front
of the windshield are not blocked (by
leaves or snow, for example).

D On humid days, do not blow cold air

on the windshield. The windshield could
fog up because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outside
of the windshield.

D Keep the area under the front seats

clear to allow air to circulate throughout the vehicle.

D On cold days, set the fan speed to
high for a minute to help clear the
intake ducts of snow or moisture. This
can reduce the amount of fogging on
the windows.

: On some models

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D When driving on dusty roads, close all

windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake selector be set to
FRESH and the fan speed selector to
any setting except “OFF”.

D If following another vehicle on a dusty

road, or driving in windy and dusty
conditions, it is recommended that the
air intake selector be temporarily set to
RECIRCULATE, which will close off the
outside passage and prevent outside
air and dust from entering the vehicle
interior.

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

D For quick heating, select recirculated

air for a few minutes. To keep the
windows from fogging, select fresh after the vehicle interior has been
warmed.

D Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidified heating.

D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat
the vehicle interior while defrosting or
defogging the windshield.

Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature—Towards blue zone
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—PANEL
Air conditioning—ON

D For quick cooling, turn the temperature

selector knob fully counterclockwise
(into the blue zone) and change the air
intake selector mode to RECIRCULATE.

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Ventilation

Defogging

Defrosting

For best results, set controls to:

The inside of the windshield

The outside of the windshield

For best results, set controls to:

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

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature—Towards red zone to heat;
blue zone to cool
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—WINDSHIELD

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

Turning the air flow selector to the windshield or floor/windshield position turns on
the defogging function with the purpose of
clearing the front view.
When turning the air flow selector to windshield or floor/windshield position, air intake selector mode changes to FRESH
automatically to clean up the front view
quickly. It is not possible to return to
RECIRCULATE in this position.
Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears the
front view more quickly.

D On humid days, do not blow cold air

on the windshield—the difference between the outside and inside temperatures could make the fogging worse.

Turning the air flow selector to the windshield or floor/windshield position turns on
the defrosting function with the purpose of
clearing the front view.
When turning the air flow selector to windshield or floor/windshield position, air intake selector mode changes to FRESH
automatically to clean up the front view
quickly. It is not possible to return to
RECIRCULATE in this position.
Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating. This setting clears the front view
more quickly.

D To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting
the
windshield,
floor/windshield air flow.

choose

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Side vents

If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the side vents. The side vents may be
opened or closed as shown.

Air conditioning filter
(on some models)—

The air conditioning filter information
label is placed inside of the glove box
as shown and indicates that a filter has
been installed.

The air conditioning filter is behind the
glove box.

The air conditioning filter prevents dust
from entering the vehicle through the air
conditioning vent.

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—Checking and replacing the
air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The filter may need to be
replaced if the air flow of the air conditioning and heater experiences extreme
reductions in operating efficiency, or if
the windows begin to fog up easily in
FRESH mode.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency,
inspect and replace the air conditioning
filter according to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.)

1. Open the glove box. Remove the
screw with a Phillips−head screwdriver and slide off the damper as
shown.

2. Push in each side of the glove box
to disconnect the claws.

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3. Remove the filter cover while pushing in both ends of the cover.

4. Pull the filter out of the filter outlet.
Inspect the filter on the surface.
If it is dirty, it should be replaced.

When inserting the filter in the filter
outlet, keep the arrow pointing up.

INFORMATION
The air filter should be installed properly in position. The use of air conditioning with the air filter removed
may cause deteriorated dustproof performance and then affect air conditioning performance.

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SECTION

1− 10

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Clock

To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indicator will be reduced.

Cigarette lighter and portable
ashtray

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

PORTABLE ASHTRAY

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
After it finishes heating up, it automatically pops out ready for use.

The ashtray can be removed and used
outside the vehicle. To use the ashtray,
raise the lid.

If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the “ACC” position.

When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, close the lid
completely.

Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.

To detach the ashtray, raise the lid.

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Power outlets
The power outlets are designed
power supply for car accessories.

CAUTION

for

The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for the power outlet to be used.

To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always completely close
the ashtray after use.

NOTICE
z To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total vehicle capacity of 12
V/120W.

Instrument panel

z To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
z Close the power outlet lids when
the power outlets are not in use.
Inserting anything other than an appropriate plug that fits the outlet,
or allowing any liquid to get into
the outlet may cause electrical failure or short circuits.

Rear console box

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Compass
The compass indicates the direction
that the vehicle is heading. In the
above case, it shows that the vehicle is
heading north.

The direction is indicated on the inside
rear view mirror.
If the ignition switch was turned off with
the system on, the system will automatically turn back on when the ignition switch
is turned on.
To
the
on.
To
the
off.

turn on the compass, push and hold
“
” switch until the display turns
turn off the compass, push and hold
” switch until the display turns
“

Displays

Directions

N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW

North
Northeast
East
Southeast
South
Southwest
West
Northwest

D The vehicle is in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).

D The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a
magnet or a metal object on or near
the inside rear view mirror.)

D The battery has been disconnected.

The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:

D The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.

D The compass does not adjust while the
vehicle is stopped.

If your vehicle is out of the set zone,
refer to “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS”
below to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass
works to calibrate the direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete
calibrating,
see
“CALIBRATING
THE
COMPASS” below.

D The ignition switch is turned off immediately after turning.

D The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

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The compass sensor is on the inside
rear view mirror.

NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object
on or near the inside rear view mirror
of the vehicle. Doing this may cause
malfunction of the compass sensor.

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation
calibration)
The direction display on the compass
deviates from the true direction determined by the earth’s magnetic field. The
angle of deviation varies according to the
geographic position of the vehicle.
To adjust this deviation, stop the vehicle,
then push and hold the both personal light
switches until the zone number appears
on the display. Then push the right side
or left side personal light switch, referring
to the following map to select the number
of the zone where the vehicle is.

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Samoa:

Guam:

Saipan:

After calibration, leaving the system for
several seconds returns it to the compass
mode.

CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.

Zone number

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Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, replaced or disconnected.

D Do not perform circling calibration of

the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling
calibration)
Sometimes the direction display on the
compass may not change after a turn. To
rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and
hold the both personal light switches until
“C” appears on the display.
If “C” appears on the display because of
a drastic change in the magnetic field,
perform circling calibration.

Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space
to drive in a circle, drive around the
block.
After driving 1 to 3 circles in the above
method, calibration is completed when the
direction is shown on the display.
If calibration cannot be performed because
of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer.

D During calibration, do not operate elec-

tric systems (moon roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with
the calibration.

CAUTION

D When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and vehicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.

D Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.

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Glove box

Auxiliary boxes

To open the glove box door, pull the
lever.

Type A

Type C

To use the box, pull on the handle.

CAUTION
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.

D To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.

D Do not use the auxiliary box as an
ashtray.

Type B

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Rear console box
UPPER TRAY (on some models)
To access the upper tray, raise the console box lid without touching the lock
release lever.

CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the console box closed
while driving.

CONSOLE BOX
To access the rear console box, pull up
the lock release lever while raising the
rear console box lid.

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Cup holders

Floor mat
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink−cans securely.
Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.

CAUTION

D Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink−cans in the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.
Front

D Rear cup holder—To reduce the
chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving,
keep the cup holder closed when it
is not in use.

Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the vehicle carpet and floor mat have
2 holes, then they are designed for use
with locking clips. Attach the floor mat to
the vehicle carpet using the crips. Look
the clips into the holes in the vehicle
carpet.

Rear

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CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly
placed on the vehicle carpet. If the
floor mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an accident.

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SECTION

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Break−in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three−way catalytic converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine exhaust cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Facts about engine oil consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iridium−tipped spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Toyota’s identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft prevention labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo and luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Break−in period

Fuel

Drive gently and avoid high speeds.

FUEL TYPE

OCTANE RATING

Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:

Your new vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.

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

To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.

Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating or research octane number lower
than stated above will cause persistent
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will
lead to engine damage.

D Do not drive slowly with the manual

At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93
in Canada.

D Do not drive for a long time at any

NOTICE

If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.

D Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.

D Avoid racing the engine.
D Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).

transmission in a high gear.

single speed, either fast or slow.

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

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three−
way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.

If your engine knocks...

However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern.

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GASOLINE
ADDITIVES

CONTAINING

DETERGENT

Toyota recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to
avoid build−up of engine deposits.
However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.
contains detergent additives to keep clean
and/or clean intake systems.
QUALITY GASOLINE
Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,
Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for quality fuel named
World−Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that
is expected to be applied world wide.
The WWFC consists of four categories
that depend on required emission levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been
adopted. The WWFC improves air quality by providing for better emissions in
vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction
through better vehicle performance.

CLEAN BURNING GASOLINE

GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT

Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE is
available in many areas.

Some gasoline contain an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).

Toyota recommends the use of cleaner
burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions, and improve air quality.
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE
Toyota allows the use of oxygenate
blended gasoline where the oxygenate
content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your
Toyota, be sure that it has an octane
rating no lower than 87.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.

Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
GASOLINE QUALITY
In a very few cases, you may experience
driveability problems caused by the particular gasoline that you are using. If you
continue to have unacceptable driveability,
try changing gasoline brands. If this does
not rectify your problem, then consult your
Toyota dealer.

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NOTICE
z Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
z If driveability problems occur (poor
hot starting, vaporizing, engine
knock, etc.), discontinue the use.
z Take care not to spill gasohol during refueling. Gasohol may cause
paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 Imp. gal.)

Fuel pump shut off system

Operation in foreign countries

The fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine to minimize the
risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls
or an airbag inflates upon collision. To
restart the engine after the fuel pump shut
off system activates, turn the ignition
switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start
it.

If you plan to drive your Toyota in
another country...
First, comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the correct fuel (unleaded and minimum octane
number).

CAUTION
Inspect the ground under the vehicle
before restarting the engine. If you
find that fuel has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. In
this case, do not restart the engine.

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Three−way catalytic converters
z Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic ignition
system/distributor ignition system
or fuel system could cause an extremely high three−way catalytic
converter temperature.

NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases
flowing into the three−way catalytic
converter may cause it to overheat
and create a fire hazard. To prevent
this and other damage, observe the
following precautions:
z Use only unleaded gasoline.

The three−way catalytic converter is an
emission control device installed in the
exhaust system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.

z Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creating an excessive load on the three−
way catalytic converter.
z Do not allow the engine to run at
idle speed for more than 20 minutes.
z Avoid racing the engine.

CAUTION

z Do not push−start or pull−start your
vehicle.

D Keep people and combustible mate-

z Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.

rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.

z If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
vehicle in for a check−up as soon
as possible. Remember, your Toyota
dealer knows your vehicle and its
three−way catalytic converter system best.
z To ensure that the three−way catalytic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly, your vehicle must receive the
periodic inspections required by the
Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For
scheduled maintenance information,
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

D Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.

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Facts about engine oil
consumption

Engine exhaust cautions
CAUTION

D Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.
It contains carbon monoxide, which
is a colorless and odorless gas. It
can cause unconsciousness or even
death.

D Make sure the exhaust system has
no holes or loose connections. The
system should be checked from
time to time. If you hit something,
or notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust, have the system
checked immediately.

D Do not run the engine in a garage
or enclosed area except for the
time needed to drive the vehicle in
or out. The exhaust gases cannot
escape, making this a particularly
dangerous situation.

D Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine running. If it is unavoidable, however,
do so only in an unconfined area
and adjust the heating or cooling
system to force outside air into the
vehicle.

D Keep the trunk lid closed while
driving. An open or unsealed trunk
lid may cause exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle.

D To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the windshield clear of snow, leaves, or other obstructions.

D If you smell exhaust fumes in the
vehicle, open the windows and
close the trunk lid to ensure plenty
of fresh air enters the vehicle. If
you can smell exhaust fumes even
though there are no other vehicles
in the surrounding area, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer. Continued inhalation of exhaust fumes can lead to death by
gas poisoning.

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in maintaining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.

D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston

rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated when
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oil
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.

D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems

of the intake valves. Some of this oil
is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High temperature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.

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Iridium−tipped spark plugs
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high−speed driving and frequent acceleration and deceleration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp. qt./600
miles)
When judging the amount of oil consumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a normal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This
is because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.

The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an express way, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds.
IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in proper vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine oil at the optimum level so that oil
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
is essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
the vehicle.

Your engine is fitted with iridium−tipped
spark plugs.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.

Use only iridium−tipped spark plugs.
Do not adjust gaps for engine performance or smooth driveability.

For detailed information on oil level check,
see “Checking the engine oil level” on
page 254 in Section 7−2.

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Brake system
The tandem master cylinder brake system
is a hydraulic system with two separate
sub−systems. If either sub−system should
fail, the other will still work. However, the
pedal will be harder to press, and your
stopping distance will increase. Also, the
brake system warning light may come on.

CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with only a
single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
BRAKE BOOSTER
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to
power−assist the brakes. If the engine
should quit while you are driving, you can
bring the vehicle to a stop with normal
pedal pressure. There is enough reserved
vacuum for one or two stops—but no
more!

Effective way to press the ABS brake
pedal: When the anti−lock brake system
function is in action, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
In this situation, to let the anti−lock
brake system work for you, just hold the
brake pedal down more firmly. Do not
pump the brake in a panic stop. This
will result in reduced braking performance.

CAUTION

D Do not pump the brake pedal if the
engine stalls. Each push on the
pedal uses up your reserved vacuum.

D Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will still
work. But you will have to push the
pedal hard, much harder than normal. And your braking distance will
increase.
ANTI−LOCK
BRAKE
“ABS” warning light)

SYSTEM

(with

The anti−lock brake system is designed
to help prevent lock−up of the wheels
during a sudden braking or braking on
slippery road surfaces. This assists in
providing directional stability and steering performance of the vehicle under
these circumstances.

The anti−lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle has accelerated
to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the
vehicle decelerates to a speed below
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery
road surfaces such as on a manhole cover, a steel plate at a construction site,
joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day
tends to activate the anti−lock brake system.

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You may hear a click or motor sound in
the engine compartment for a few seconds
when the engine is started or just after
the vehicle begins to move. This means
that the anti−lock brake system is in the
self−check mode, and does not indicate a
malfunction.
When the anti−lock brake system is activated, the following conditions may
occur. They do not indicate a malfunction of the system:

D You may hear the anti−lock brake sys-

tem operating and feel the brake pedal
pulsating and the vibrations of the vehicle body and steering wheel. You
may also hear the motor sound in the
engine compartment even after the vehicle is stopped.

D At the end of the anti−lock brake system activation, the brake pedal may
move a little forward.

CAUTION
Do not overestimate the anti−lock
brake system: Although the anti−lock
brake system assists in providing vehicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care and maintain
a moderate speed and safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you, because there are limits to the vehicle
stability and effectiveness of steering
wheel operation even with the anti−
lock brake system on.
If tire grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs
during high speed driving in the rain,
the anti−lock brake system does not
provide vehicle control.

Anti−lock brake system is not designed to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at a moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles without an
anti−lock brake system, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases:

D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−
covered roads.

D Driving with tire chains installed.
D Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road.

D Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The anti−lock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respective wheels’ turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed
resulting in a longer stopping distance.

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“ABS” warning light (vehicles without
vehicle stability control system)

A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.

The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−
lock brake system works properly, the
light turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light
comes on again.

“ABS” warning light (vehicles with vehicle stability control system)

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate,
but the brake system still operates conventionally.
Type A

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
If either of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the components monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.

The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−
lock brake system and the brake assist
system work properly, the light turns off
after a few seconds. Thereafter, if the
system malfunctions, the light comes on
again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system, the brake assist
system, the traction control system and
the vehicle stability control system do not
operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.

D The light does not come on when the
Type B

ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on while you are driving.

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Brake pad wear limit
indicators
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.

D The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on while you are driving.

A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.

BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (vehicles with
vehicle stability control system)
When you slam the brakes on, the
brake assist system judges as an emergency stop and provides more powerful
braking for a driver who cannot hold
down the brake pedal firmly.
When you slam the brakes on, more powerful braking will be applied. At this time,
you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment and feel the vibrations of the
brake pedal. This does not indicate a malfunction.
The brake assist system becomes operative after the vehicle has accelerated to
a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the
vehicle decelerates to a speed below
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
For an explanation of this system’s warning light, see “Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers” on page 102 in Section 1−6.

The brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.

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Your Toyota’s identification—
—Vehicle identification
number

The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is on the left top of the
instrument panel, and can be seen
through the windshield from outside.

—Engine number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
also on the Certification Label.

The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown.

This is the primary identification number
for your Toyota. It is used in registering
the ownership of your vehicle.

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Theft prevention labels (except
for Canada)
Your new vehicle carries theft prevention labels which are approximately 47
mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.).
The purpose of these labels is to reduce
the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from
stolen vehicles. The label is designed so
that once it is applied to a surface, any
attempt to remove it will result in destroying the integrity of the label. Transferring
these labels intact from one part to another, will be impossible.

Suspension and chassis
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension/chassis
with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It
can cause dangerous vehicle handling
characteristics, resulting in loss of
control.

NOTICE
You should not attempt to remove the
theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or federal laws.

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Tire information—
—Tire symbols (standard tire)
This illustration indicates typical tire
symbols.
1. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire
size” on page 188.
2. DOT and Tire Identification
Number (TIN)—For details, see
“—DOT and Tire Identification
Number (TIN)” on page 187.
3. Uniform tire quality grading—
For details, see “Uniform tire quality grading” that follows.
4. The location of the tread wear
indicators—For details, see
“Checking and replacing tires” on
page 261.
5. Tire ply composition and materials—Plies mean a layer of rubber−coated parallel cords. Cords
mean the strands forming the plies
in the tire.
6. Radial tire or bias−ply tires—A
radial tire has “RADIAL” on the
sidewall. The tire not marked with
“RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.

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7. “TUBELESS”
or
“TUBE
TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not
have a tube inside the tire and air
is directly filled in the tire. A tube
type tire has a tube inside the tire
and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
8. Load limit at maximum cold tire
inflation pressure—For details,
see “Vehicle load limits” on page
194 and “Checking and replacing
tires” on page 261.
9. Maximum cold tire inflation
pressure—This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. For details about recommended
cold
tire
inflation
pressure, see “Tires” on page 284.
10.Summer tire or all season
tire—An all season tire has “M+S”
on the sidewall. The tire not
marked with “M+S” is a summer
tire. For details, see “Types of
tires” on page 197.

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—Tire symbols
(compact spare tire)
This illustration indicates typical tire
symbols.
1. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”—A
compact spare tire is identified by
the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded into its sidewall.
This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only. For details,
see “Compact spare tire” on page
218.
2. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire
size” on page 188.
3. DOT and Tire Identification
Number (TIN)—For details, see
“—DOT and Tire Identification
Number (TIN)” on page 187.
4. The location of the tread wear
indicators—For details, see
“Checking and replacing tires” on
page 261.
5. Load limit at maximum cold tire
inflation pressure—For details,
see “Vehicle load limits” on page
194 and “Checking and replacing
tires” on page 261.

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—DOT and Tire Identification
Number (TIN)
6. Maximum cold tire inflation
pressure—This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. For details about recommended
cold
tire
inflation
pressure, see “Tires” on page 284.
7. Tire ply composition and materials—Plies mean a layer of rubber−coated parallel cords. Cords
mean the strands forming the plies
in the tire.
8. “TUBELESS”
or
“TUBE
TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not
have a tube inside the tire and air
is directly filled in the tire. A tube
type tire has a tube inside the tire
and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
9. Radial tire or bias−ply tires—A
radial tire has “RADIAL” on the
sidewall. The tire not marked with
“RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.

The “DOT” symbol certifies that the
tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

This illustration indicates typical DOT
and Tire Identification Number (TIN).
1. “DOT” symbol
2. Tire Identification Number (TIN)
3. Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
4. Tire size code
5. Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
6. Manufacturing week
7. Manufacturing year

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—Tire size

This illustration indicates typical tire
size.
1. Tire use (P=Passenger car,
T=Temporary use)
2. Section width (in millimeters)
3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)
4. Tire construction code (R=Radial,
D=Diagonal)
5. Wheel diameter (in inches)
6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
7. Speed symbol (alphabet with one
letter)

—Name of each section of tire

1. Section width
2. Tire height
3. Wheel diameter

1. Bead
2. Sidewall
3. Shoulder
4. Tread
5. Belt
6. Inner liner
7. Reinforcing rubber
8. Carcass
9. Rim lines
10.Bead wires
11. Chafer

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—Uniform tire quality grading
This information has been prepared
in accordance with regulations issued
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides
the purchasers and/or prospective
purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer
any questions you may have as you
read this information.
DOT quality grades—All passenger
vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear
200 Traction AA Temperature A

Treadwear—The treadwear grade is
a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1−1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.

Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C, and they represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and
does not include cornering (turning)
traction.

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Temperature A, B, C—The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No.109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for
this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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—Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related term

Meaning

Accessory weight

the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items
are available as factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not)

Cold tire inflation pressure

tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile
under that condition

Curb weight

the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine

Intended outboard sidewall

(A) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears
manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(B) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular
side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle

Maximum inflation pressure

the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it
is shown on the sidewall of the tire

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

the
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

sum of—
curb weight;
accessory weight;
vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight

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Tire related term

Meaning

Normal occupant weight

68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second
column of Table 1 that follows

Occupant distribution

distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table
1 that follows

Production options weight

the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing
over 2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace,
not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special
trim

Recommended inflation pressure

cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer

Rim

a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads
are seated

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)

nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation

rim diameter and width

Rim type designation

the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code

Rim width

nominal distance between rim flanges

Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)

the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle
its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two

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Tire related term

Meaning

Vehicle normal load on the tire

the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle
its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two

Weather side

the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire

Table 1—Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities
Designated seating capacity,
number of occupants

Vehicle normal load, number of
occupants

Occupant distribution in a normally
loaded vehicle

2 through 4

2 in front

5 through 10

2 in front, 1 in second seat

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Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load
capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. Follow the
load limits shown below. Total load capacity and seating capacity are also
described on the tire and loading information label. For location of the tire
and loading information label, see
“Checking tire inflation pressure” on
page 259.
Total load capacity:
385 kg (850 lb.)
Total load capacity means combined
weight of occupants, cargo and luggage. Tongue load is included when
trailer towing.
Seating capacity:
Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum
number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 68 kg (150
lb.) per person. Depending on the
weight of each person, the seating capacity given may exceed the total
load capacity.

CAUTION
NOTICE

Do not apply the load more than
each load limit. That may cause
not only damage to the tires, but
also deterioration to the steering
ability and braking ability, which
may cause an accident.

Even if the number of occupants
are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
Towing capacity:
680 kg (1500 lb.)
Towing capacity means the maximum
gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) that your vehicle is
able to tow.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the size (weight)
and the number of occupants. For details, see “Capacity and distribution”
that follows.

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Cargo and luggage—
—Stowage precautions
When stowing cargo and luggage in
the vehicle, observe the following:
D Put cargo and luggage in the trunk
when at all possible. Be sure all
items are secured in place.
D Be careful to keep the vehicle balanced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain
balance.
D For better fuel economy, do not
carry unneeded weight.
CAUTION
D To prevent cargo and luggage
from sliding forward during
braking, do not stack anything
in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close
to the floor as possible.

—Capacity and distribution
D Never allow anyone to ride in
the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers. They
should ride in their seats with
their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are
much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event
of sudden braking or a collision.
D Do not place anything on the
package tray behind the rear
seatback. Such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.
D Do not drive with objects left
on top of the instrument panel.
They may interfere with the
driver’s field of view. Or they
may move during sharp vehicle
acceleration or turning, and impair the driver’s control of the
vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.

Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) – (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.

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(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity
is
650
lbs.
(1400–750
(5x150)=650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
For details about trailer towing, see
page 204.

Cargo
capacity
Total load
capacity
Example on Your Vehicle
In case that 2 people with the combined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are
riding in your vehicle with the total
load capacity of 385 kg (850 lb.), the
available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows:
385 kg – 166 kg = 219 kg.
(850 lb. – 366 lb. = 484 lb.)
From this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 176
kg (388 lb.) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced
as follows:

219 kg – 176 kg = 43 kg.
(484 lb. – 388 lb. = 96 lb.)
As shown in the above example, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load equaling the
combined weight of occupants who
got on later must be reduced. In other
words, if the increase in the number
of occupants causes the excess of
the total load capacity (combined
weight of occupants plus cargo and
luggage load), you have to reduce the
cargo and luggage on your vehicle.
For details about total load capacity,
see “Vehicle load limits” on page 194.

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Types of tires
CAUTION
Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load
is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. That may cause not only damage to the tire but also deterioration to the steering ability due to
unbalance of the vehicle, causing
an accident.

Determine what kind of tires your
vehicle is originally equipped with.
1. Summer tires
Summer tires are high−speed capability tires best suited to highway driving
under dry conditions.
Since summer tires do not have the
same traction performance as snow
tires, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow−covered or icy roads.
For driving on snow−covered or icy
roads, we recommend using snow
tires. If installing snow tires, be sure
to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be
adequate for driving in most winter
conditions, as well as for use all year
round.

All season tires, however, do not have
adequate
traction
performance
compared with snow tires in heavy or
loose snow. Also, all season tires fall
short in acceleration and handling
performance compared with summer
tires in highway driving.
The details about how to distinguish
summer tires from all season tires are
described on page 184.
CAUTION
D Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as
this can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting
in loss of control.
D Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s
designated
tires, and never mix tires or
wheels of the sizes different
from the originally equipped
tires and wheels.

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SECTION

STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving in various conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer . . . . . . . . . . . . .

200
200
201
202
203
204
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Before starting the engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
seat cushion height, head restraint
height and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.

How to start the engine—
(a) Before cranking

(b) Starting the engine

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch
pedal to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the floor until the engine is
started. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in “P”. If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, put the selector lever in “N”.
A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector
lever is in any drive position.
4. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.

Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in “(a) Before cranking”.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in your
engine automatically controls the proper
air−fuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the key to
“START”. Release it when the engine
starts.
Engine should be warmed up by driving,
not in idle. For warming up, drive with
smoothly turning engine until engine coolant temperature is within normal range.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See “If your vehicle will not start” on page
212 in Section 4.

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NOTICE
z Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
z Do not race a cold engine.
z If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.

Tips for driving in various
conditions
D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

This will allow you much better control.

D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-

sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp−edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage such
as a tire burst.
Drive slowly when passing over bumps
or travelling on a bumpy road. Otherwise, the impact could cause severe
damage to the tires and/or wheels.

D When parking on a hill, turn the front

wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmission in “P” (automatic) or in first or
reverse (manual). If necessary, block
the wheels.

D Washing your vehicle or driving through

deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

CAUTION

D Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.

D Do not leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

D Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.

D To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.

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Winter driving tips
D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden acceleration or engine braking could cause
the vehicle to skid or spin.

D Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high−speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high−speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.

D Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.

Make sure your coolant is properly protected against freezing.

Check the condition of the battery and
cables.

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
and non−borate coolant with long−life
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with
long−life
hybrid
organic
acid
technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)

Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter starting. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge.

See “Checking the engine coolant level”
on page 256 in Section 7−2 for details of
coolant type selection.
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. This coolant provides protection down to about −35_C
(−31_F).
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and
45% deionized water. This coolant provides protection down to about −42_C
(−44_F).

NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.

Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 255 in Section 7−2 for recommended viscosity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your vehicle during winter
months may cause harder starting. If you
are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Toyota dealer—they will be pleased
to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer’s directions for how
much to mix with water.

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Dinghy towing
(with automatic transmission)

Dinghy towing
(with manual transmission)

Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
ground) behind a motorhome.

Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with
four wheels on the ground) from the
front behind a motorhome.

NOTICE

CAUTION

NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may damage your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there 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. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emergency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.

Do not tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to your vehicle.

Dinghy towing requires special equipment and accessories. Please refer to
your service outlet of the motorhome
manufacture for the recommended
equipment.

NOTICE
Dinghy towing does not eliminate the
possibility of damage to your vehicle.

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Trailer towing
DINGHY TOWING TIPS
Before dinghy towing, be sure to observe the following in order to reduce
the damage to your vehicle.
1. Put the shift lever in neutral.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”
position. Make sure the audio is turned
off and any item is not plugged into
the power outlet.

NOTICE
To avoid the locking of the steering
wheel, turn the ignition switch to the
“ACC” position.
3. Release the parking brake.
After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for
more than 3 minutes before driving the
vehicle.

NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle from the
rear. This may cause serious damage
to your vehicle.

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passenger−carrying vehicle. Towing a
trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend
on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For your
safety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota
warranties do not apply to damage or
malfunction caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes. Ask your local
Toyota dealer for further details before
towing.
WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trailer
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.

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CAUTION

D The

total trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed 680 kg (1500 lb.). Exceeding this weight is dangerous.

D Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-

D The load on either the front or rear

ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries.

axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed
on the Certification Label.

D The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on the
Certification Label. The gross vehicle weight is the sum of weights
of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer
tongue load. It also includes the
weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.

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Total trailer weight

Tongue load

D A safety chain must always be used

HITCHES

D Use only a hitch which is recom-

mended by the hitch manufacturer and
conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.

D Follow the directions supplied by the

hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch
ball with a light coat of grease.

Tongue load
Total trailer weight

D Toyota recommends removing the trail100 = 9 to 11%

er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.

D The trailer cargo load should be
distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer
weight, not exceeding the maximum
of 68 kg (150 lb.). Never load the
trailer with more weight in the back
than in the front. About 60% of the
trailer load should be in the front
half of the trailer and the remaining
40% in the rear.

NOTICE

CAUTION

D If the total trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.

Do not use axle−mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal function
of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so
equipped.

D Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.

D Never tow a trailer without using a

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS

D Toyota

between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety
chain procedures, follow the hitch or
trailer manufacturer’s recommendations.

recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations.

safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.

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TIRES

MAINTENANCE

TRAILER TOWING TIPS

D Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are

D If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will

When towing a trailer, your vehicle will
handle differently than when not towing. The three main causes of vehicle−
trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading.
Keep these in mind when towing:

properly inflated. See page 259 in Section 7−2 and page 284 in Section 8 for
instructions.

D The trailer tires should be inflated to
the pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.

TRAILER LIGHTS

D Trailer lights must comply with federal,

state/provincial and local regulations.
See your local recreational vehicle
dealer or rental agency for the correct
type of wiring and relays for your trailer. Check for correct operation of the
turn signals and stop lights each time
you hitch up. Direct splicing may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction of your lights.

BREAK−IN SCHEDULE

D Toyota recommends that you do not

tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a
vehicle with any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first
800 km (500 miles) of driving.

require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. For this information, please refer to the scheduled
maintenance information in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.

D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing
ball and bracket after approximately
1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.

PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK

D Check that your vehicle remains level

when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has
an abnormal nose−up or nose−down
condition, and check for improper
tongue load, overload, worn suspension
or other possible causes.

D Make sure the trailer cargo is securely
loaded so that it can not shift.

D Check that your rear view mirrors con-

form to any applicable federal, state/
provincial or local regulations. If not,
install the rear view mirrors required
for towing purpose.

D Before starting out, check operation of

the lights and all vehicle−trailer connections. After driving a short distance,
stop and recheck the lights and connections. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with a trailer in an area away from
traffic until you learn the feel.

D Backing with a trailer is difficult and

requires practice. Grip the bottom of
the steering wheel and move your hand
to the left to move the trailer to the
left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This procedure is generally opposite to that
when backing without a trailer.) Also,
just turn the steering wheel a little at
a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged
turning. Have someone guide you when
backing to reduce the risk of an accident.

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D Because stopping distance may be in-

creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance
should be increased when towing a
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and
trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of control. This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.

D Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-

tion. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, prevent excessive clutch
slippage by keeping engine rpm low
and not racing the engine. Always start
out in first gear.

D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.

The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.

D Remember that when making a turn,

the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by
making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.

D Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-

versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to prepare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. Steer
straight ahead. If you make no extreme
correction with the steering or brakes,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

D Be careful when passing other ve-

hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.

D In order to maintain engine braking efficiency do not use the highest gear
(manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission).

D Because of the added load of the trail-

er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
30_C [85_F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air
conditioning (if in use), pull off the road
and stop in a safe spot. Refer to “If
your vehicle overheats” on page 216 in
Section 4.

D Always place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Put the transmission in “P” (automatic)
or in first or reverse (manual). Avoid
parking on a slope with a trailer, but
if it cannot be avoided, do so only
after performing the following:

1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release your brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or
“P” (automatic) and turn off the engine.

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How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer
When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in “P” position
(automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine.
(With an automatic transmission, be
sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot
brake on automatic transmission vehicles) and slowly pull or back away
from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply
your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

CAUTION

D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Because instability (swaying) of a towing vehicle−
trailer
combination
usually
increases as the speed increases, exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.

D Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.

D Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking efficiency.

Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:

D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-

rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
259 in Section 7−2 for instructions.

D Do not carry unneeded weight in

your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.

D Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, however, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.

D Keep

the automatic transmission
overdrive turned on when engine
braking is not required. Driving with
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see “Automatic
transmission” on page 115 in Section
1−7.)

D Accelerate

slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.

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D Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.

D Avoid engine lugging or over−revving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.

D Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down.
wastes fuel.

Stop−and−go

driving

D Avoid

unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper distance from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.

D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.

D Do not rest your foot on the clutch

or brake pedal. This causes premature
wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.

D Keep the front wheels in proper

alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corrosion.

CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast
down hills. Your power steering and
brake booster will not function without the engine running. Also, the
emission control system operates
properly only when the engine is running.

D Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in

top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.
all lower engine performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For longer
life of all parts and lower operating
costs, keep all maintenance work on
schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance.
(For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

D Maintain a moderate speed on high-

ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel consumption.

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SECTION

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
In case of an emergency
If your vehicle will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase engine speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle becomes stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If your vehicle will not start—
(a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure
you have followed the correct starting procedure given in “How to start the engine”
on page 200 in Section 3 and that you
have sufficient fuel. Also, check whether
the other keys will start the engine. If
they work, your key may be broken. Have
the key checked at your Toyota dealer. If
none of your keys work, there may be a
malfunction in the immobilizer system. Call
your Toyota dealer. (See “Keys” on page
10 in Section 1−2.)
If the engine is not turning over or is
turning over too slowly—
1. Check that the battery terminals are
tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch
on the interior light.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out
when the starter is cranked, the battery
is discharged. You may try jump starting. See “(c) Jump starting” on page
213 for further instructions.

(b) Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking.

NOTICE
Do not pull− or push−start the vehicle. It may damage the vehicle or
cause a collision when the engine
starts. Also the three−way catalytic
converter may overheat and become a
fire hazard.

If this happens, turn the key to “START”
with the accelerator pedal fully depressed.
Keep the key and accelerator pedal in
these positions for 15 seconds and release them. Then try starting the engine
with your foot off the accelerator pedal.

If the engine turns over at its normal
speed but will not start—
1. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or
“LOCK” and try starting the engine
again.
2. If the engine will not start, the engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded
engine” on page 212 for further instructions.
3. If the engine still will not start, it needs
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota
dealer or qualified repair shop.

If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, release the key, wait a
few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer
or qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop.

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(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to your vehicle which might result from battery explosion, acid burns,
electrical burns, or damaged electronic
components, these instructions must be
followed precisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow this
procedure, we strongly recommend that
you seek the help of a competent mechanic or towing service.

CAUTION

D Batteries

contain
sulfuric
acid
which is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses when
jump starting, and avoid spilling
acid on your skin, clothing, or vehicle.

D If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and flush
the affected area with water immediately. Then get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue to
apply water with a sponge or cloth
while en route to the medical office.

D The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardized jumper cables and do
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.

NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery is
correct.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. If the booster battery is installed in
another vehicle, make sure the vehicles
are not touching. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
When boosting, use the battery of
matching or higher quality. Any other
battery may be difficult to jump start
with.
If jump starting is difficult, charge the
battery for several minutes.
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs
from the booster and discharged batteries. Lay a cloth over the open vents
on the batteries. (This helps reduce the
explosion hazard, personal injuries and
burns.)
3. If the engine in the vehicle with the
booster battery is not running, start it
and let it run for a few minutes. During
jump starting, run the engine at about
2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.

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Positive terminal (“+” mark)

Jumper
cable

Positive
terminal
(“+” mark)

Discharged battery

Discharged
battery
Booster battery

4. Make the cable connections in the order 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 end
of the positive (red) jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal on the booster
battery.

Booster
Negative terminal
battery
(“−” mark)

Jumper cable

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 end
of the negative (black) jumper cable to
a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic
point of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
The recommended connecting point is
shown in the following illustration:

Connecting point

Do not connect the cable to or near any
part that moves when the engine is
cranked.

CAUTION
When making the connections, to
avoid serious injury, do not lean over
the battery or accidentally let the
jumper cables or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground.

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If your engine stalls while
driving

If you cannot increase engine
speed

5. Start your engine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed.

If your engine stalls while driving...

If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the
exact reverse order: the negative cable
and then the positive cable.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover
cloths—they may now contain sulfuric
acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent
plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on),
you should have it checked at your Toyota
dealer.
If the first start attempt is not successful...
Check that the clamp on the jumper
cables are tight. Recharge the discharged
battery with the jumper cables connected
for several minutes and restart your engine in the normal way.

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or
“LOCK”, and try starting the engine
again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your
vehicle will not start” on page 212 in this
Section.

CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.

At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the ignition key is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.

CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal operation.

If the another attempt is not successful,
the battery may be depleted. Have it checked at your Toyota dealer.

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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the
radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.

CAUTION

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.

6. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary, bring it up to half full again. Serious coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You should have it checked as
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check
the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the engine is running. Fill it about half full.
For the coolant type, see “Coolant type
selection” on page 256 in Section 7−2.

CAUTION
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.

Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.

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If you have a flat tire—
1. Reduce your speed gradually
while driving in a straight line.
Move cautiously off the road to a
safe place well away from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center
divider of a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your
emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and
put the transmission in “P” (automatic) or reverse (manual).
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions
thoroughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe
the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury:
D Follow jacking instructions.

D Do not put any part of your
body under the vehicle supported by the jack. Otherwise,
personal injury may occur.
D Do not start or run the engine
while your vehicle is supported
by the jack.
D Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking
brake and put the transmission
in “P” (automatic) or reverse
(manual). Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if necessary.
D Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising
the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the
vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and
cause personal injury.
D Never get under the vehicle
when the vehicle is supported
by the jack alone.

D Use the jack only for lifting
your vehicle during wheel
changing.
D Do not raise the vehicle with
someone in the vehicle.
D When raising the vehicle, do
not place any objects on top
of or underneath the jack.
D Raise the vehicle only high
enough to remove and change
the tire.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a
deflated tire. Driving even a
short distance can damage a
tire and wheel beyond repair.

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The compact spare tire can be used
many times, if necessary. It has tread
life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on road conditions and your
driving habits. When tread wear indicators appear on the tire, replace the
tire.
See also the tire information on page
259 in Section 7−2 for details on the
tread wear indicators and other service information.
Compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is designed
for temporary emergency use only.
The compact spare tire is identified
by
the
distinctive
wording
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
into the side wall of the tire.
The compact spare tire saves space
in your luggage compartment, and its
lighter weight helps to improve fuel
economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire.

CAUTION
D The compact spare tire was designed especially for your Toyota. Do not use it on any other
vehicle.
D Do not use more than one compact spare tire at the same
time.
D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph) when driving with the
compact spare tire.

D Replace the compact spare tire
with the standard tire as soon
as possible.
D Avoid sudden acceleration,
sudden deceleration and sharp
turns with the compact spare
tire.
NOTICE
Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare
tire is installed so avoid driving
over obstacles and drive slowly
on rough, unpaved roads and
speed bumps. Also, do not attempt to go through an automatic car wash as the vehicle
may get caught, resulting in
damage.

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—Required tools and spare
tire
To prepare yourself for an emergency,
you should familiarize yourself with
the use of the jack, each of the tools
and their storage locations.

1. Get the required tools and
spare tire.
1. Wheel nut wrench
2. Jack handle
3. Tool holder
4. Jack
5. Spare tire

Turn the jack joint by hand.
To remove: Turn the joint in direction
1 until the jack is free.
To store: Turn the joint in direction 2
until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision
or sudden braking.

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—Blocking the wheel
When storing the spare tire, put it in
place with the outer side of the wheel
facing up. Then secure the tire by repeating the above removal steps in
reverse order to prevent it from flying
forward during a collision or sudden
braking.

To remove the spare tire:
1. Raise the luggage compartment
floor.
2. Take the tool holder with tools out.
3. Loosen the bolt with spacer and
remove it.
Then take the spare tire out of the
vehicle.

2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the
vehicle from rolling when it is
jacked up.
When blocking the wheel, place a
wheel block in front of one of the front
wheels or behind one of the rear
wheels.

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—Removing wheel ornament
(steel wheels)

—Loosening wheel nuts
CAUTION
Never use oil or grease on the
bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose
and the wheels may fall off,
which could cause a serious accident.

3. Remove the wheel ornament.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using the
beveled end of the wheel nut wrench
as shown.
CAUTION
Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand. Take due care in
handling the ornament to avoid
unexpected personal injury.

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before
raising the vehicle.
Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise
to loosen. To get maximum leverage,
fit the wrench to the nut so that the
handle is on the right side, as shown
above. Grab the wrench near the end
of the handle and pull up on the handle. Be careful that the wrench does
not slip off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrew them about one−half turn.

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—Positioning the jack

—Raising your vehicle
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the
jack alone.

5. Position the jack at the correct
jack point as shown.
Make sure the jack is positioned on
a level and solid place.

6. After making sure that no one
is in the vehicle, raise it high
enough so that the spare tire
can be installed.
Remember you will need more ground
clearance when putting on the spare
tire than when removing the flat tire.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack
handle into the jack (it is a loose fit)
and turn it clockwise. As the jack
touches the vehicle and begins to lift,
double−check that it is properly positioned.

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—Changing wheels

7. Remove the wheel nuts and
change tires.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it
aside.
Roll the spare wheel into position and
align the holes in the wheel with the
bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get
at least the top bolt started through
its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it
back over the other bolts.

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

Before putting on wheels, remove any
corrosion on the mounting surfaces
with a wire brush or such. Installation
of wheels without good metal−to−metal contact at the mounting surface can
cause wheel nuts to loosen and
eventually cause a wheel to come off
while driving.

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight.
Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end
inward) and tighten them as much as
you can by hand. Press back on the
tire and see if you can tighten them
more.

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—Lowering your vehicle
CAUTION

CAUTION

Never use oil or grease on the
bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead
to overtightening the nuts and
damaging the bolts. The nuts
may loose and the wheels may
fall off, which could cause a serious accident. If there is oil or
grease on any bolt or nut, clean
it.
9. Lower the vehicle completely
and tighten the wheel nuts.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to
tighten the nuts. Do not use other
tools or any additional leverage other
than your hands, such as a hammer,
pipe or your foot. Make sure the
wrench is securely engaged over the
nut.
Tighten each nut a little at a time in
the order shown. Repeat the process
until all the nuts are tight.

D When lowering the vehicle,
make sure all portions of your
body and all other persons
around will not be injured as
the vehicle is lowered to the
ground.
D Have the wheel nuts tightened
by torque wrench at 103 N·m
(10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf), as soon
as possible after changing
wheels. Otherwise, the nuts
may loosen and the wheels
may fall off, which could cause
a serious accident.
D Do not attach a heavily damaged plastic wheel ornament.
It may fly off the wheel and
cause accidents while the vehicle is moving.

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—Reinstalling wheel ornament
(steel wheels)

—After changing wheels
CAUTION
Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

10.Reinstall the wheel ornament.
1. Put the wheel ornament into position.
Align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown.
2. Press hand firmly on one side of
wheel ornament and then firmly
tap the other side around the edge
of wheel ornament with the heel
of your hand to snap into place.

11. Check the air pressure of the replaced tire.
Adjust the air pressure to the specification designed on page 284 in Section 8. If the pressure is lower, drive
slowly to the nearest service station
and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture
could get into the valve core and
possibly cause air leakage. If the cap
is missing, have a new one put on as
soon as possible.
12.Restow all the tools, jack and
flat tire securely.
As soon after changing wheels as
possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the
torque specified on page 284 in Section 8 with a torque wrench. Have a
technician repair the flat tire and replace the spare tire with it.
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is necessary
after you have replaced your tires
or wheels. See “Tire pressure
warning system” on page 124 in
Section 1−7.
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If your vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure all the
tools, jack and flat tire are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility
of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking.

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt
to rock the vehicle free by moving it
forward and backward.
Vehicles with traction control system—
Turn off the traction control system to
become unstuck to allow the tires to
spin enough to remove the vehicle from
the obstruction. (For details, see “Traction control system” on page 120 in
Section 1−7.)

CAUTION
Do not attempt to rock the vehicle
free by moving it forward and backward if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the
rocking operation the vehicle may
suddenly move forward or backward
as it becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or objects.

NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other
parts.
z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever
or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse
gear.
z Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
z If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as towing.

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If your vehicle needs to be
towed—
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
—From front

—From rear

If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck service. In consultation with them, have
your vehicle towed using either (a) or
(b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “—Emergency towing” on page 228 in this Section.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.

(b) Using flat bed truck

Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following precautions 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 local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—Release the parking brake.

NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper
and/or underbody of the towed vehicle
will be damaged during towing.
From rear—

D Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the “ACC” position and put the
transmission in neutral.

NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or
in the “LOCK” position when towing
from the rear without a towing dolly.
The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight.

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—Emergency towing
D Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
transmission from the rear with the
front wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
(b) Using flat bed truck
(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.

If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet
under the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing vehicles.

NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be damaged.

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If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard−surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.

CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelet and towing cable or
chain. The eyelet and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.

NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.

Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manual) or “N” (automatic). The key must be
in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine running).

CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.

If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of “P” position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to
position. Make sure the
brake is applied.

“LOCK”
parking

2. Pry up the cover with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.

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If you lose your keys

If you lose your wireless
remote control transmitter

You can purchase a new key at your
Toyota dealer if you can give them the
key number and master key.

You can purchase a new wireless remote control transmitter at your Toyota
dealer.

Even if you lose only one key, contact
your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If
you lose all your master keys, you cannot
make new keys; the whole engine immobilizer system must be replaced.

Have the registered identification numbers
of your transmitters deleted from your vehicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to avoid the possibility of theft or
an accident. Then, have the identification
number of your new transmitter registered.
At the same time, you must bring all of
the remaining transmitters to have them
registered again as well.

See the suggestion given in “Keys” on
page 10 in Section 1−2.

3. Insert your finger into the
push down the shift lock
button. You can shift out
position only while pushing
ton.

hole to
override
of “P”
the but-

4. Shift into “N” position.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you,
using their special tools. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest
breaking the smallest side window because it is the least expensive to replace.
Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from
the glass.

You can use the wireless remote control
system with the new transmitter. Contact
your Toyota dealer for detailed information.

5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety,
keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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SECTION

CORROSION PREVENTION AND
APPEARANCE CARE
Corrosion prevention and appearance care
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Washing and waxing your Toyota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion
Toyota, through the diligent research, design and use of the most advanced
technology available, helps prevent corrosion and provides you with the finest quality vehicle construction. Now, it is up to
you. Proper care of your Toyota can help
ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of corrosion
to your vehicle are:

D The accumulation of road salt, dirt and
moisture in hard−to−reach areas under
the vehicle.

D Chipping

of paint, or undercoating
caused by minor accidents or by
stones and gravel.

Care is especially important if you live
in particular areas or operate your vehicle under certain environmental conditions:

D Road salt or dust control chemicals will

accelerate corrosion, as will the presence of salt in the air near the sea−
coast or in areas of industrial pollution.

D High humidity accelerates corrosion es-

pecially when temperatures range just
above the freezing point.

D Wetness or dampness to certain parts

of your vehicle for an extended period
of time, may cause corrosion even
though other parts of the vehicle may
be dry.

D High ambient temperatures can cause

corrosion to those components of the
vehicle which do not dry quickly due to
lack of proper ventilation.

The above signifies the necessity to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as
clean as possible and to repair any damage to paint or protective coatings as
soon as possible.
To help prevent corrosion on
Toyota, follow these guidelines:

your

Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, of
course, necessary to keep your vehicle
clean by regular washing, but to prevent
corrosion, the following points should be
observed:

D If you drive on salted roads in the
winter or if you live near the ocean,
you should hose off the undercarriage
at least once a month to minimize corrosion.

D High pressure water or steam is effec-

tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside
and wheel housings. Pay particular
attention to these areas as it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to simply wet the
mud and debris without removing. The
lower edge of doors, rocker panels and
frame members have drain holes which
should not be allowed to clog with dirt
as trapped water in these areas can
cause corrosion.

D Wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly when winter is over.

See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” on
page 233 for more tips.
Check the condition of your vehicle’s
paint and trim. If you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the chips or scratches have gone
through the bare metal, have a qualified
body shop make the repair.

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Washing and waxing your
Toyota
Check the interior of your vehicle. Water and dirt can accumulate under the
floor mats and could cause corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful when transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be
transported in proper containers. If a spill
or leak should occur, immediately clean
and dry the area.
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you
drive on salted or gravel roads, mud
shields help protect your vehicle. Full−size
shields, which come as near to the ground
as possible, are the best. We recommend
that the fittings and the area where the
shields are installed be treated to resist
corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be
happy to assist in supplying and installing
the shields if they are recommended for
your area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated
garage or a roofed place. Do not park
your vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. If you wash your vehicle in
the garage, or if you drive it covered with
water or snow, your garage may be so
damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your
garage is heated, a wet vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor.

Washing your Toyota
Keep your
washing.

vehicle

clean

regular

The following cases may cause weakness
to the paint or corrosion to the body and
parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible.

D When driving in a coastal area
D When driving on a road sprinkled with
antifreeze

D When exposed to coal tar, tree sap,

bird droppings and carcass of an insect

D When driving in areas where there is

a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust or
chemical substances

D When the vehicle becomes remarkably
dirty with dust and mud

Hand−washing your Toyota
Work in the shade and wait until the
vehicle body is not warm to the touch.

CAUTION

D When cleaning under floor or chassis, be careful not to injure your
hands.

D Exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipe to become quite hot. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Remove any mud or road salt from the
underside of the vehicle or the wheel
wells.
2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,
mixed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and
keep it wet by dipping it frequently into
the wash water. Do not rub hard—let
the soap and water remove the dirt.
Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high−
pressure car wash, for example) at or
near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler
door opened. If the water enters the air
vent, you may experience trouble with refueling or rough engine idling.
Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic
wheel ornaments are damaged easily by
organic substances. If any organic substances splash an ornament, be sure to
wash them off with water and check if the
ornament is damaged.

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Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
or neutral detergent.

NOTICE

Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.

z Do not use organic substances
(gasoline, kerosene, benzine or
strong solvents), which may be toxic or cause damage.

Exterior lights: Wash carefully. Do not use
organic substances or scrub them with a
hard brush. This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
3. Rinse
thoroughly—dried
soap
can
cause streaking. In hot weather you
may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard—you might scratch
the paint.

Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota’s finish.
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
surface does not repel water well.

z Do not scrub any part of the vehicle with a hard brush, which may
cause damage.

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.

Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an automatic car wash, but remember that the
paint can be scratched by some types of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you whether the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure it is removed before driving your Toyota through an automatic
car wash.

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weathered, use a car−cleaning polish, followed by a separate wax. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure
that the nozzles do not become blocked
when waxing. If a nozzle becomes
blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to
have the vehicle serviced.

NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Cleaning the interior
Exterior lights: Do not apply wax on the
surfaces of the lights. Wax may cause
damage to the lenses. If you accidentally
put wax on the light surfaces, wipe or
wash it off.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
does not bead but remains on the surface in large patches.

CAUTION

D Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags:
Be careful not to splash water or
spill liquid on the floor. This may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, resulting in serious
injury.

D Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water, or allow water to get onto
the floor when cleaning the vehicle
interior or exterior. Water may get
into audio components or other
electrical components above or under the floor carpet (or mat) and
cause a malfunction; and it may
cause body corrosion.

Vinyl interior
The vinyl upholstery may be easily
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
and water.
First vacuum over the upholstery to remove loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or
soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the
vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few
minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
and wipe off the soap with a clean damp
cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, repeat the procedure. Commercial foaming−
type vinyl cleaners are also available
which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.

NOTICE
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
or window cleaner on the interior.

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Carpets

Windows

Use a good foam−type
clean the carpets.

shampoo

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove
as much dirt as possible. Several types of
foam cleaners are available; some are in
aerosol cans and others are powders or
liquids which you mix with water to produce 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 are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible. Read the shampoo instructions
and follow them closely.
Seat belts
The seat belts may be cleaned with
mild soap and water or with lukewarm
water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are cleaning, check the belts for excessive wear,
fraying, or cuts.

NOTICE
z Do not use dye or bleach on the
belts—it may weaken them.
z Do not use the belts until they become dry.

The windows may be cleaned with any
household window cleaner.

NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or connectors.

Leather interior
The leather upholstery may be cleaned
with neutral detergent for wool.

Air conditioning control panel, audio
panel, instrument panel, console panel,
and switches
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then lightly wipe off dirt.

NOTICE

z If you use a liquid car freshener, do
not spill the liquid onto the vehicle’s interior surfaces. It may contain
the
ingredients mentioned
above. Immediately clean any spill
using the method mentioned above.

Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened
with 5% solution of neutral detergent for
wool. Then thoroughly wipe off all traces
of detergent with a clean damp cloth.
After cleaning or whenever any part of the
leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean
cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a ventilated shaded area.

z Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,
etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or peeling of the
surface.
z If you use cleaners or polishing
agents, make sure their ingredients
do not include the substances mentioned above.

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NOTICE
z If a stain should fail to come out
with a neutral detergent, apply a
cleaner that does not contain an
organic solvent.
z Never use organic substances such
as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or
alkaline or acid solutions for cleaning the leather as these could
cause discoloring.
z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic
fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the
fine grained surface of the leather.
z Mildew may develop on soiled leather upholstery. Be especially careful
to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your
upholstery always clean.

z The interior of your vehicle is apt
to heat up on hot summer days, so
avoid placing on the upholstery
items made of vinyl or plastic or
containing wax as these tend to
stick to leather when warm.
z Improper cleaning of the leather upholstery could result in discoloration or staining.
If you have any questions about the
cleaning of your Toyota, your local
Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer
them.

z Long exposure to direct sunlight
may cause the leather surface to
harden and shrink. Keep your vehicle in a shaded area, especially in
the summer.

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SECTION

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Vehicle maintenance and care
Maintenance requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs . . . . . . . . .

240
241
243
244

For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Maintenance requirements
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed for
fewer maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save both your time
and money. However, each regular maintenance, as well as day−to−day care, is
more important than ever before to ensure
smooth, trouble−free, safe, and economical
drivings.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make
sure the specified maintenance, including
general maintenance service, is performed.
Note that both the new vehicle and emission control system warranties specify that
proper maintenance and care must be performed. See “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for complete warranty information.
General maintenance
General maintenance items are those day−
to−day care practices that are important to
your vehicle for proper operation. It is the
owner’s responsibility to insure that the
general maintenance items are performed
regularly.
These checks or inspections can be done
either by yourself or a qualified technician,
or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be
pleased to do them at a nominal cost.

Scheduled maintenance

Where to go for service?

The scheduled maintenance items listed in
the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” are those
required to be serviced at regular intervals.

Toyota technicians are well−trained specialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information through technical
bulletins, service tips, and in−dealership
training programs. They learn to work on
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
rather than while they are working on it.

For details of your maintenance schedule,
read the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any replacement
parts used for maintenance or for the
repair of the emission control system
be Toyota supplied.

You can be confident that your Toyota
dealer’s service department performs the
best job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle—reliably and economically.

The owner may elect to use non−Toyota
supplied parts for replacement purposes without invalidating the emission
control system warranty. However, use
of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may impair the effectiveness of the emission control systems.

Your copy of the repair order is proof that
all required maintenance has been performed for warranty coverage. If any problems should arise with your vehicle while
under warranty, your Toyota dealer will
promptly take care of it. Again, be sure
to keep a copy of the repair order for any
service performed on your Toyota.

You may also elect to have maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system
performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual without invalidating this warranty. See “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement” for complete warranty information.

What about do−it−yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy
to do yourself if you have a little mechanical ability and a few basic automotive
tools. Simple instructions for how to perform them are presented on page 245 in
Section 7.

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General maintenance
If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are recommended. Please be aware that do−it−yourself maintenance can affect your warranty
coverage. See “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the details.

Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as frequently as specified. In addition to checking the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop immediately. It is recommended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.

Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see−
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See page 256 in Section 7−2 for additional information.

CAUTION

Battery condition
Check the battery condition by the indicator color. See page 268 in Section 7−3 for
additional information.

Make these checks only with adequate ventilation if you run the engine.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See page 271 in Section 7−3 for
additional information.

Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt, or insects. See page 257 in
Section 7−2 for additional information.

Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See page 257 in Section 7−2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See page 254 in Section
7−2 for additional information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See page 258 in Section 7−2 for additional information.

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Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immediately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 176 in Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.

Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding−down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system
buckles, retractors and anchors
properly and smoothly. Make sure
belt webbings are not cut, frayed,
damaged.

such as
operate
that the
worn or

Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.

Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mechanism
Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper and smooth operation. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in “P” position and all brakes released.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.

Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.

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Does your vehicle need
repairing?
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.

Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at least once a
month. See page 259 in Section 7−2
for additional information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See page
261 in Section 7−2 for additional information. When checking the tires,
make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the
maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.) See page 263 in Section 7−2
for additional information.

Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that
indicate service is needed. Some important clues are as follows:

D
D
D
D

Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.

CAUTION

Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A leak under the vehicle (however, water dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)

Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked. It could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.

D Change in exhaust sound (This may

indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked immediately.)

D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear

D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road

D Strange noises related to suspension
movement

D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy

feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal almost touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking

D Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal

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Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD
(On−Board Diagnostics) checks.
The OBD system monitors the operation
of the emission control system. When the
OBD system determines that a problem
exists somewhere in the emission control
system, the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on. In this case, your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test and need to be
repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to
service the vehicle.
Even
does
pass
have

if the malfunction indicator lamp
not come on, your vehicle may not
the I/M test as readiness codes
not been set in the OBD system.

Also, if the malfunction indicator lamp had
come on recently due to temporary malfunction such as a loose fuel tank cap,
your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips, but the
error code in the OBD system will not be
cleared unless about 40 trips or more are
taken.
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
even the malfunction indicator lamp does
not come on, contact your Toyota dealer
to prepare the vehicle for re−testing.

Readiness codes are automatically set
during ordinary driving. However, when the
battery is disconnected or run down, the
codes are erased. Also, depending on
your driving habits, the codes may not be
completely set.

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SECTION

7− 1

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Engine compartment overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do−it−yourself service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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247
247
249
250

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Engine compartment overview
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil level dipstick
3. Engine coolant reservoir
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Fuse block
7. Battery
8. Radiator
9. Electric cooling fan
10. Condenser
11. Windshield washer fluid tank

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Do−it−yourself service
precautions

Fuse locations

Spare fuses

If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this Section.
You should be aware that improper or incomplete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing
do−it−yourself
maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This Section gives instructions only for
those items that are relatively easy for an
owner to perform. As explained in Section
6, there are still a number of items that
must be done by a qualified technician
with special tools.
For information on tools and parts for do−
it−yourself maintenance, see “Parts and
tools” on page 250 in this Section.
Utmost care
ing on your
injury. Here
you should
serve:

should be taken when workvehicle to prevent accidental
are a few precautions that
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CAUTION

D When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive
belts.
(Removing
rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)

D Right

after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be careful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.

D If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.

D Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.

D Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.

D Be sure that the ignition is off if

D Be extremely cautious when work-

you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.

ing on the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

D Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

D Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To remove used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.

D Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.

D Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.

NOTICE
z Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non−silicate,
non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water (for
the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water (for Canada).
z If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
z Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.

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Positioning the jack
When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustrations.

z Use only spark plugs of the specified type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of performance or radio noise.

CAUTION

z Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.

When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:

z Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
z Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.

D Follow jacking instructions.
D Do not put any part of your body
Front

under the vehicle supported by the
jack. Personal injury may occur.

D Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.

z Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm

z When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.

ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or reverse (manual).
Block the wheels on the opposite
side of the jack up point if necessary.

D Make sure to set the jack properly

Rear

in the jack point. Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.

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Parts and tools
D Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone; use vehicle support stands.

D Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle.

D When raising the vehicle, do not
place any objects on top of or underneath the jack.

NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.

Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do−it−yourself maintenance. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.

Tools:

D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):

D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

brake fluid

Parts (if level is low):

D “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

See page 254 in Section 7−2 for details about engine oil selection.
Tools:

THE

ENGINE

D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):

D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING
LEVEL

Tools:

D Automatic

transmission
DEXRONrII or III

COOLANT

Parts (if level is low):

D “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or

similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with long−
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada).

fluid

Tools:

D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:

D
D
D
D

Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional
clamp bolts)

wrench

(for

terminal

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CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

D Fuse with same amperage rating as
original

ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:

D Water
D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)

Tools:

D Funnel
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:

D Bulb with same number and wattage

rating as original (See charts in “Replacing light bulbs” on page 272 in
Section 7−3.)

Tools:

D Screwdriver

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SECTION

7− 2

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator and condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing snow tires and chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheel precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

254
256
257
257
258
259
261
263
264
265
266

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Checking the engine oil level
Low level

Full level

NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.

Add oil

O.K.

Too full

If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 281 in Section 8.

With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.

When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.

1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle
should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.

NOTICE

2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under
the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.

z Be careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.
z Avoid overfilling, or
could be damaged.

the

engine

z Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level while holding a rag under the
end.

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ENGINE OIL SELECTION
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil

SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for good
fuel economy, and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 5W−30 oil is not available, SAE
10W−30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W−30 at
the next oil change.

Recommended viscosity:
SAE 5W−30

Oil identification mark
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
Outside temperature

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Checking the engine coolant
level
Look at the see−through coolant reservoir when the engine is cold. The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the
reservoir. If the level is low, add the
coolant. (For the coolant type, see
“Coolant type selection” described below.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the “LOW” line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the “FULL”
line.
To ensure excellent lubrication performance for your engine, “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” is available, which has been
specifically tested and approved for all
Toyota engines.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details about “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil”.

If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the
radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap,
radiator cap and drain cock and water
pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check
for leaks in the cooling system.

Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage
your engine cooling system.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
and non−borate coolant with long−life
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with
long−life
hybrid
organic
acid
technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. This coolant provides protection down to about −35_C
(−31_F).
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and
45% deionized water. This coolant provides protection down to about −42_C
(−44_F).

NOTICE
CAUTION

Do not use plain water alone.

To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

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Checking the radiator and
condenser

Checking brake fluid

If any of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condition, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.

CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, be careful not to touch the radiator or condenser when the engine is hot.

NOTICE
Toyota recommends “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant”, which has been tested to
ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor
result in malfunction of your engine
coolant system with proper usage. “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” is formulated
with
long−life
hybrid
organic
acid
technology and has been specifically
designed to avoid engine cooling system
malfunction on Toyota vehicles.
Please contact
further details.

your

Toyota dealer

for

To prevent damage to the radiator
and condenser, do not perform the
work by yourself.

To check the fluid level, simply look at
the see−through reservoir. The level
should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical problem.

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Checking power steering fluid
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir cap by
hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cap back on.

If cold O.K.
Close

Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your
hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water immediately. If you still feel uncomfortable
with your hands or eyes, go to the
doctor.

NOTICE

Clean all dirt from the outside of the reservoir tank and look at the fluid level. If
the fluid is cold, the level should be in the
“COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the
fluid level should be in the “HOT” range.
If the level is at the low side of either
range, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONr II or III to bring the level within
the range.

If hot O.K.

Open

If hot add
If cold add

Check the fluid level through the reservoir. If necessary, add automatic transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60_C—80_C or 140_F—175_F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is
cold
(about
room
temperature,
10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.

To remove the reservoir cap, turn it counterclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reservoir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.

CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could be damaged.

If you spill some of the fluid, be sure
to wipe it off to prevent it from damaging the parts or paintwork.

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Checking tire inflation
pressure
Keep your tire inflation pressures
at the proper level.
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressures, tire sizes and the combined weight of occupants and cargo
(vehicle capacity weight) are described on page 280 and 284. They
are also on the tire and loading information label.
You should check the tire inflation
pressure every two weeks, or at least
once a month. And do not forget the
spare!

The following instructions for
checking tire inflation pressure
should be observed:
D The
pressure
should
be
checked only when the tires are
cold. If your vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours and has
not been driven for more than 1.5
km or 1 mile since, you will get
an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.
D Always use a tire pressure
gauge. The appearance of a tire
can be misleading. Besides, tire
inflation pressures that are even
just a few pounds off can degrade
ride and handling.
D Take special care when adding
air to the compact spare tire.
The smaller tire size can gain
pressure very quickly. Add compressed air in small quantities and
check the pressure often until it
reaches the specified pressure.

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D Do not bleed or reduce tire
inflation pressure after driving.
It is normal for the tire inflation
pressure to be higher after driving.
D Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. Passenger and luggage weight should be located so
that the vehicle is balanced.

5. After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurement and adjustment, apply soapy water to the
valve and check for leakage.
6. Install the tire valve cap.
If a gauge and air pump are not available, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer.

Tire pressure gauge

CAUTION

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the tire valve cap.
2. Press the tip of the tire pressure
gauge to the tire valve.
3. Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge.
4. In case the tire inflation pressure
is not within the prescribed range,
insert the compressed air from the
valve. In case of applying too
much air, press the center of the
valve and release the air to adjust.

Be sure to reinstall the tire valve
caps. Without the valve caps, dirt
or moisture could get into the
valve core and cause air leakage.
If the caps have been lost, have
new ones put on as soon as possible.
Incorrect tire inflation pressure may
waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driving, reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive.
If a tire frequently needs refilling,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Checking and replacing tires
CAUTION
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Otherwise, the following conditions may occur and cause an accident resulting in death or serious injuries.
Low tire pressure (underinflation)—
D Excessive wear
D Uneven wear
D Poor handling
D Possibility of blowouts from an
overheated tire
D Poor sealing of the tire bead
D Wheel deformation and/or tire
separation
D A greater possibility of tire
damage from road hazards

High tire pressure (overinflation)—
D Poor handling
D Excessive wear
D Uneven wear
D A greater possibility of tire
damage from road hazards

Tread wear indicator

CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire’s tread for tread
wear indicators. If the indicators
show, replace the tires. The location of tread wear indicators is
shown by the “TWI” or “Δ ” marks,
etc., molded on the sidewall of
each tire.

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The tires on your Toyota have built−in
tread wear indicators to help you
know when the tires need replacement. When the tread depth wears to
1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If you can see the
indicators in two or more adjacent
grooves, the tire should be replaced.
The lower the tread, the higher the
risk of skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is
lost if the tread wears down below
4 mm (0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, or bulges indicating internal damage, the tire
should be replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage, it
should be replaced. If you are not
sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.

Any tires which are over 6 years
old must be checked by a qualified
technician even if damage is not
obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This applies also to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.

REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use a tire of
the same size and construction,
and the same or greater maximum
load as the originally installed
tires.
Using any other size or type of tire
may seriously affect handling, ride,
speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance between the body and tires or snow
chains.
Check that the maximum load of the
replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
of either the front axle or the rear
axle, whichever is greater. As for the
maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall
of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Certification Label.
For details about the side wall of the
tire and the Certification Label, see
pages 182 and 184.

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Rotating tires
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions. Otherwise, an accident
may occur resulting in death or
serious injuries.
D Do not mix radial, bias belted,
or bias−ply tires on your vehicle, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
D Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s recommended
size, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics
resulting in loss of control.

Toyota recommends all four tires,
or at least both of the front or rear
tires be replaced at a time as a set.
See “If you have a flat tire” on page
217 for tire change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Wheels
can get out of balance with regular
use and should therefore be balanced
occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the
air valve should also be replaced
with a new one.
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is necessary
after you have rotated your tires.
See “Tire pressure warning system” on page 124 in Section 1−7.

To equalize the wear and help extend tire life, Toyota recommends
that you rotate your tires according to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual
Supplement”.)
However, the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See “If you have a flat tire” on page
217 in Section 4 for tire change procedure.
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Installing snow tires and
chains
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel alignment, out−
of−balance wheels, or severe braking.
CAUTION
Do not include a compact spare
tire when rotating the tires. It is
designed for temporary use only.
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is necessary
after you have rotated your tires.
See “Tire pressure warning system” on page 124 in Section 1−7.

WHEN TO
CHAINS

USE

SNOW

TIRES

Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select tires of
the same size, construction and load
capacity as the originally installed tires.
Do not use tires other than those mentioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires you should
store them in a cool dry place. Mark the
direction of rotation and be sure to install
them in the same direction when replacing.

CAUTION

D Do not drive with the snow tires

Do not use snow tires other than the
manufacturer’s recommended size, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control. Otherwise, an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.

D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)

incorrectly inflated.
with any type of snow tires.

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Replacing wheels
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size and
type.
Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or V−bar type
chains.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check local regulations before installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains
after
driving
0.5—1.0
km
(1/4—1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.

CAUTION

D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer’s recommended speed limit, whichever is
lower.

D Drive

carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.

D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.

D When driving with chains installed,
be sure to drive carefully. Slow
down before entering curves to
avoid losing control of the vehicle.
Otherwise an accident may occur.

NOTICE
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may result in damage to the vehicle as well
as the tire.

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel,
the tire may slip off the wheel or cause
loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are replaced by ones with the same load capacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
This must be observed on compact spare
tire, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.

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Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as they may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.

CAUTION
Do not use wheels other than the
manufacturer’s recommended size, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control. Otherwise, an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure
warning system is necessary after you
have replaced your wheels. See “Tire
pressure warning system” on page 124
in Section 1−7.

Aluminum wheel precautions
D When installing aluminum wheels,

check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).

D If

you have
changed your
wheel nuts are
1600 km (1000

rotated, repaired, or
tires, check that the
still tight after driving
miles).

D When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.

D Use

only Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.

D When balancing your wheels, use only

Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.

D As with any wheel, periodically check

your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.

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SECTION

7− 3

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recharging precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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269
270
271
272

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Checking battery condition—
—Precautions
CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.

D Do not cause a spark from the battery with tools.

D Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

D Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.

D Never ingest electrolyte.
D Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.

D Keep children away from the battery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES

D If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medical office.

—Checking battery exterior
Terminals

D If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical attention immediately.

D If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a
through to
ly take off
follow the
essary.

possibility of its soaking
your skin, so immediatethe exposed clothing and
procedure above, if nec-

Ground cable
Hold−down
clamp

D If you accidentally swallow electrolyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emergency help.

Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold−down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and baking soda. Coat the outside of the terminals with grease to prevent further corrosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold−down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.

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—Checking battery condition
NOTICE
z Be sure the engine and all accessories are off before performing maintenance.
z When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“−” mark) first and reinstall it last.

Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is producing hydrogen gas.

Type A
Dark

Clear or
light yellow

White

Red

Green

Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.

Type B
Blue

2. Be sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.

z Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools.
z Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.

CAUTION

D Always charge the battery in an un-

CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indicator color.
Indicator color

Condition

Type A

Type B

Green

Blue

Good

White

Charging necessary.
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.

Dark
Clear or
light
yellow

Red

Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.

confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventilation.

D Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may explode, causing personal injuries.

NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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Checking and replacing fuses
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull−out tool. The location of the pull−out
tool is shown in the illustration.

Type A

If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.

Good

Only install a fuse with the amperage rating designated on the fuse box lid.

Blown

Type B

If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
Good

Blown

Type C

Good

See “Fuse locations” on page 247 in Section 7−1 for locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull the suspected fuse
straight out and check it.

Blown

Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
page 284 in Section 8 for the functions
controlled by each circuit.

If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the “A/C” or
“P/POINT”
fuse,
which
may
be
dispensable for normal driving, and use it
if its amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amperage, use one that is lower, but as close
to the rating as possible. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies.

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Adding washer fluid
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical system. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.

You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for how much to
mix with water.

CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause extensive damage and possibly a fire.

NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may damage your vehicle’s paint.
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.—If any
washer does not work, the washer tank
may be empty. Check the washer fluid
level on the level gauge. If the washer
fluid level is at “LOW”, add washer
fluid.
For vehicles sold in Canada—If any
washer does not work or the low windshield washer fluid level warning light
comes on, the washer tank may be
empty. Add washer fluid.

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Replacing light bulbs—
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
Vehicles with rear spoiler—The high
mounted stoplight consists of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have
the light replaced.

CAUTION

D To prevent burning yourself, do not
replace the light bulbs while they
are hot.

D Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case.
Do not touch the glass part of a
bulb with bare hands.

The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just like the
windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if
there is a large drop of water on the
inside of the lens, or if there is water
pooled inside the light, contact your
Toyota dealer.

Bulb
No.

Type

Headlights
(high beam)

9005

Headlights
(low beam)

9006

3157A

27/8

Front fog lights

9006

Rear side marker
and stop/tail lights

3157

27/8

3157A

27/8

Back−up lights

921

High mounted
stoplight

921

License plate lights

—

Interior light

—

Light bulbs

Parking/front side
marker/front turn
signal lights

Rear turn signal
lights

NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

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—Headlights
Light bulbs

Bulb
No.

Type

Personal light
(on the switch
panel of the electric
moon roof)

—

Personal lights
(on the inside rear
view mirror without
compass)

192

4.3

168
—

4.9
3.8

D
D

Trunk light
Type A∗1
Type B∗2
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:

HB3 halogen bulbs
HB4 halogen bulbs
Wedge base bulbs (amber)
Wedge base bulbs (clear)
Double end bulbs
Single end bulbs

Removing clip

1. Open the hood.
LEFT−HAND HEADLIGHT: Remove the
clip and move the air cleaner duct
as shown in the illustration.
Remove and install the clip as shown in
the following illustrations.

∗1 :

Except for ZZE130L−AEPDKA and
−AEPNKA models
∗2 : For ZZE130L−AEPDKA and −AEPNKA
models
The model code appears on the Certification Label with the heading “MODEL”. See
“Your Toyota’s identification” on page 182
in Section 2 for the Certification Label
location.

Installing clip

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High beam
(inside)
Low beam
(outside)

2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise
to the front of the vehicle as shown.

3. Unplug the connector.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

4. Install a new bulb and connector
into the mounting hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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—Parking/front side
marker/front turn signal lights

—Front fog lights

1. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise
and remove it.

2. Pull the bulb out of the base. Install
a new bulb.

If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

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—Rear side marker, stop/tail
and rear turn signal lights

3. Install the bulb base into the mounting hole by turning it clockwise.

a: Rear side marker and stop/tail lights
b: Rear turn signal light

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—Back−up lights

—High mounted stoplight

Use a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.

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—License plate lights
If either of the license plate lights
burns out, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE
Do not try to replace the license plate
light bulbs by yourself. You may damage the vehicle.

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SECTION

SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

280
280
281
281
284
284

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Dimensions and weights

Engine
Model:
1ZZ−FE

Overall length

mm (in.)

4530 (178.3)

Overall width

mm (in.)

1700

(66.9)

mm (in.)

1480

(58.3)

Wheelbase

mm (in.)

2600 (102.4)

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
79.0
91.5 (3.11
3.60)

Front tread

mm (in.)

1480

(58.3)

Rear tread

mm (in.)

1460

(57.5)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):
1794 (109.5)

385

(850)

Overall

height∗

Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)

kg (lb.)

Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)

kg (lb.)

∗:

Type:
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

680 (1500)

Unladen vehicle

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Fuel

Service specifications

Fuel type:

ENGINE

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
50 (13.2, 11.0)

Intake
Exhaust

0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)

Spark plug type:
DENSO
NGK

SK16R11
IFR5A11

Spark plug gap, mm(in.):
1.1 (0.043)

With filter
Without filter

4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
4.0 (4.2, 3.5)

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.

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Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W−30

COOLING SYSTEM

BATTERY

Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
6.5 (6.9, 5.7)

Open voltage∗ at 20_C (68_F):
12.6—12.8 V
Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V
Half charged
11.8—12.0 V
Discharged

Coolant type:

Outside temperature

Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non−silicate, non−amine,
non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with
long−life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long−life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.

∗:

Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off.

Charging rates:
5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, 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

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

BRAKES

Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)

Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
With anti−lock brake system
76 (2.99)
Without anti−lock brake system
78 (3.07)

Fluid type:
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions
listed
in your
“Scheduled
Maintenance
Guide”
or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV”
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type T−IV” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Pedal free play, 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 with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
6—9 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII
or III

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Tires

Fuses

Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Front and rear

kPa (kgf/cm 2 or bar, psi)

Tire size

Front

Rear

P185/65R15 86S

210 (2.1, 30)

6 JJ

P195/65R15 89S

210 (2.1, 30)

6 JJ

195/55R16 87V

220 (2.2, 32)

6 JJ

Wheel size

Wheel size
Spare
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
T125/70R16 96M
420 (4.2, 60)
16
4T
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):
103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing
wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure” through “Aluminum
wheel precautions”, pages 259 through 266, in Section 7−2.

Engine compartment

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8. AMP 30 A: Audio system
9. MAIN 30 A: Starting system, “AM2”
fuse
10. DOME 15 A: Audio system, clock, personal lights, interior light, trunk light,
open door warning light, wireless remote control system
11. HORN 10 A: Horn
12. HAZARD 10 A: Emergency flashers,
turn signal lights

Instrument panel

13. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection
system,
emission
control
system,
“EFI2” fuse

19. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis system
20. P/W 30 A: No circuit
21. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers
22. AM2 15 A: Charging system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, starting system, SRS airbag system
23. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, anti−lock brake system, shift
lock control system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system
24. DOOR 25 A: Power door lock system

Fuses (type A)

14. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system

25. AM1 25 A: “CIG” fuse

1. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights

15. HEAD LH LWR 10 A: Left−hand headlight (low beam)

26. ECU−IG 10 A: Electric cooling fan,
anti−lock brake system, vehicle stability
control system, traction control system,
brake assist system, shift lock control
system, cruise control system

2. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left−hand headlight (high beam)
3. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (high beam), high beam indicator light
4. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
5. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
6. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
7. ETCS 10 A: Electronic throttle control
system

16. HEAD RH LWR 10
headlight (low beam)

Right−hand

17. EFI2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection
system, emission control system
18. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights, instrument cluster lights

27. RR WIPER 15 A: No circuit
28. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
29. INV 15 A: No circuit
30. P/POINT 15 A: Power outlet (in the
rear console box)
31. ECU−B 10 A: Daytime running light
system

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32. CIG 15 A: Power outlet (on the instrument panel) or cigarette lighter, audio
system, clock, power rear view mirror
control, shift lock control system

39. HEAD MAIN 40 A: “HEAD LH UPR”,
“HEAD RH UPR”, “HEAD LH LWR” and
“HEAD RH LWR” fuses

33. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, air
conditioning system, daytime running
light system, charging system, auto
anti−glare inside rear view mirror, power windows, cruise control system, rear
window defogger, back−up lights, front
passenger’s seat belt reminder light

41. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger,
“M−HTR/DEF I−UP” fuse

34. WASHER 15 A: Windshield washer
35. M−HTR/DEF I−UP 10 A: Engine control
system
Fuses (type B)

40. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system

42. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuse (type C)
43. ALT 100 A: Charging system, “ABS
NO.1”, “ABS NO.2”, “RDI FAN”, “FOG”,
“HTR”, “AM1”, “POWER”, “DOOR”,
“ECU−B”, “TAIL”, “STOP”, “P/POINT”,
“INV” and “OBD” fuses

36. ABS NO.1 30 A: Anti−lock brake system, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, brake assist
system
37. RDI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fan
38. ABS NO.2 40 A (without vehicle stability control system): Anti−lock brake
system
ABS NO.2 50 A (with vehicle stability
control system): Anti−lock brake system, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, brake assist
system

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SECTION

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

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Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy
campaign.
However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll−free
at
1−888−327−4236
(TTY:
1−800−424−9153);
go
to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor
vehicle
safety
from
http://www.safercar.gov.

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SECTION

INDEX
Index

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Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Adjustment
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Air conditioning filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,54,62
Aluminum wheel precautions . . . . . . . . . . 266
Anti−glare inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . 86
Anti−lock brake system
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Anti−theft steering column lock . . . . . . . . 114
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Protecting your Toyota
from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Washing and waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Audio system operating tips . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Automatic door locking and
unlocking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic transmission
Driving with an
automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Shift lock override button . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Shift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Shifting speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Auxiliary boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Auxiliary catch, Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Battery
Checking battery condition . . . . . . . . . . 268
Gas caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Handling safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Recharging precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Brake pad wear limit indicators . . . . . . . . 181
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Brake system warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Brakes
Fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Pad wear limit indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Break−in tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

C
Cancelling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Car audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Carbon monoxide caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Cargo and luggage
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Capacity and distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Stowage precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Charging system warning light . . . . . . . . . 102
Checking and replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . 270
Checking brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . 254

Checking the radiator
and condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Child restraint
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Installation with child restraint
lower anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Types of child restraint system . . . . . . . . 68
Using a top strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Cold weather
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Compact disc changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Compact disc player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Condenser
Checking the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Console box
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Controls, Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,4
Cooling system
Coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Engine overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Radiator and reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Radiator cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Corrosion prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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Defogger, Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dimmer switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Directional signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Do−it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Does your vehicle need repairing? . . . . . 243
Doors
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer . . . . . . 102
Driver’s seat belt reminder light . . . . . . . . 102
Driving
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Driving tips
Driving tips in various conditions . . . . . 201
Driving with a
manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Driving with an
automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Good driving practice . . . . . . . . . . . 115,118
Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
During
Break−in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel
and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Electric moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electrical system
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268,269
Fuse locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
If you cannot increase
engine speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever . . . . . . . . 229
If you lose your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
If you lose your wireless remote
control transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
If your engine stalls while driving . . . . . 215
If your vehicle becomes stuck . . . . . . . 226
If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . 227
If your vehicle will not start . . . . . . . . . . 212
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs . . . . . . . . . 244
Engine
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . 256
Emission control device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Exhaust gas caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Oil consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Starting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Three−way catalytic converters . . . . . . 175
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . 99
Engine immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Engine oil
Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Engine oil replacement
reminder light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Exhaust gas caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

F
Facts about engine
oil consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Flasher, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Flat tire
After changing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Changing tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Jack point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Jacking precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Jacking up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Loosening wheel nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Lowering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

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Reinstalling wheel ornament . . . . . . . . . 225
Removing wheel ornament . . . . . . . . . . 221
Wheel block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Wheel nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Fluid level
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Fog light switch, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Fold−down rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Foreign countries, Operation in . . . . . . . . 174
Front fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Front passenger occupant
classification system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,36
Fuel
Filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fuel pump shut off system . . . . . . . . . . 174
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . 174
Tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fuel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Fuel pump shut off system . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Fuse
Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Fuse locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . 99
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Good driving practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,118

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Instrument panel light control . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,4
Internal trunk release handle . . . . . . . . . . . 24

H
Hazard switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
High speed operation
During break−in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Hood release, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
How to start the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Jack
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

K
Key reminder buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,230

I
I/M test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Identification
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Indicator symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Instrument panel
Brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Indicator symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

L
Light bulbs
Back−up lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

277
275
275
275
273
277
278
275
276
276
276

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Light bulbs, Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Light reminder buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Light, Interior
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Personal light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Lock
Internal trunk release handle . . . . . . . . . 24
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Trunk lid lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Low engine oil pressure
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Low fuel level warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . 102,124
Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Manual transmission
Driving with a
manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Shift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Shifting speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Mirror
Anti−glare inside rear view . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Auto anti−glare inside rear view . . . . . . . 86
Mirrors
Outside rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Power rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

N
New vehicle break−in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

M
Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle
need repairing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator . . . . . . . . . .

247
243
241
240
250
240
244
102
102

Overheating, Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Overview
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

P
Parking brake
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Reminder light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Positioning the jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Power rear view mirror control . . . . . . . . . . 85
Power steering
Fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Preloaders
(seat belt pretensioners) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Protecting your
Toyota from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viscosity and grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open door warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100
176
258
254
176
102
174
101
115
216

R
Radiator
Checking the radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Coolant, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Rear console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Rear seat
Fold−down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear view mirror
Anti−glare inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Rear view mirror,
auto anti−glare inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Rear view mirrors
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

S
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Seat belts
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seating capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Service reminder indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Side door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Side door locks
Automatic locking and
unlocking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Side doors
Automatic locking and
unlocking functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Side vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Spare fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Spark plugs
Iridium−tipped spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . 177
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
SRS driver and
front passenger airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SRS side airbags and
curtain shield airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
SRS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Starting
Cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Steering
Tilt steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Steering column
Column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Suspension and chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Switch
Emergency flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal . . . . . 90
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Windshield wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . 95

T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Theft prevention labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Three−way catalytic converters . . . . . . . . 175

Tilt steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . 124
Tires
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Checking and replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259,284
Replacing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Rotating tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188,284
Snow tires and chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184,186
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . 187
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Towing
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . 227
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Trunk lid lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
TVIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

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U
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

V
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . 182
Vehicle stability control system . . . . . . . . 122
Vehicle stability control system
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

W
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Washing and waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Wheels
Aluminum wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Replacing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Windshield wiper and
washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Wireless remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,230

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Quick index
D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on . . . . . . . . 102
D If your vehicle will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
D If your engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
D If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
D If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
D If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
D Tips for driving during break−in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
D How to start the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
D General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
D Complete index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
See page 172 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 255 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 259 through 266.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 284.

Publication No. OM12B32U
Part No. 01999-12B32
Printed in Japan 01−0611−00 C

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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper maintenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maintain your vehicle and
enables you to correctly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

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Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tune−up
Periodic maintenance and tune−up helps to prevent small problems from growing into larger ones later on. The repair manual outlines exactly what maintenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself step−by−step.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug replacement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for COROLLA may be purchased from any Toyota dealer or the Material
Distribution Center. To purchase the repair
manual, please contact your Toyota dealer or
call the Material Distribution Center toll−free
at 1−800−622−2033.

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WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Toyota belts are:

D Comfortable
D Easy to use
D Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.

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