Toyota Camry 2001 Sedan Owner's Manual PDF
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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of valueconscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owners 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 troublefree motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the follow- ing pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owners 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 Toyotas 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.
2000 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 Motor Corporation.
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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age 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 warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed about what you must or must not do in
order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other
people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something 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.
Safety symbol
When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: Do not...";
Do not do this"; or Do not let this
happen".
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Important information about your Toyota
New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
New vehicle warranty
Emission control systems warranty
Others
For further information, please refer to the Owners
Warranty Information Booklet", or Owners Manual
Supplement".
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owners responsibility to make sure that the speci-
fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section
6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide" or Owners Manual Supplement".
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of nongenuine spare parts and accesso-
ries 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 perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with nongenuine
Toyota products. Modification with nongenuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.
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Spark ignition system of
your Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile twoway radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, antilock brake
system, traction 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.
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 quali-
fied service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you
dispose of your vehicle.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 1
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Instrument panel overview
1. Rear view mirror remote control levers
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Side vents
4. Instrument cluster
5. Center vents
6. Glove box
7. Electric moon roof switch and personal light
8. Garage door opener box or
auxiliary box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11. Cup holders
12. Cup holder or rear ashtray
13. Seat heater switches
14. Parking brake lever
15. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
16. Auxiliary boxes
17. Hood lock release lever
18. Window lock switch
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1. Power rear view mirror control switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Clock or clock/outside temperature gauge
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Car audio
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Front ashtray
10. Power outlet
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Traction control system off switch
16. Instrument panel light control knob
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Instrument cluster overview
1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
3. Fuel gauge
4. Speedometer
5. Odometer and two trip meters
6. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light
7. Tachometer
8. Trip meter reset knob
9. Low fuel level warning light
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light1
Seat belt reminder light1
Discharge warning light1
Malfunction indicator lamp1
Low oil pressure warning light1
Antilock brake system warning light1
Open door warning light1
Rear light failure warning light1
SRS warning light1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light1
or
or
Overdriveoff indicator light
Cruise control indicator light2
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Traction control system off indicator/warning
light1
Automatic transmission indicator lights
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Slip indicator light
1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers" in Section 15.
2: If this light flashes, see Cruise control" in Section 16.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors
Keys 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine immobiliser system 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 2
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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.
1. Master keyThis key works in every lock.
2. Sub keyThis key will not work in the glove box and trunk.
To protect things locked in the glove box or trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the atten-
dant.
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 ve- hicle.
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.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.
1. Master key (black)This key works in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need it to make you a new key with builtin transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)This key will not work
in the glove box and trunk.
A transponder chip for engine immobiliser
system has been filled 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.
Keys (without engine immobiliser system)
Keys (with engine immobiliser system)
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To protect things locked in the glove box or trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the atten-
dant.
Since the door 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 trans-
ponder chip, observe the following precautions:
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.
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of oth- er 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 taking off other transporter keys (including
keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the
engine.
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Do not bend the key grip.
Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves.
Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
Do not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.
Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
Do not use the key with electromag- netic materials. 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.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.
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Engine immobiliser system
The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention system. When you in- sert the key in the ignition switch, the transporter chip in the keys head transmits an electronic code to the ve- hicle. The engine will start, only when the electronic code in the chip corre- sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.
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 either of the following indicator condi- tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
The indicator light stays on except
when the theft deterrent system is set- ting or activating. (See Theft deterrent system")
The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
The indicator light flashes unsteady.
Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.
For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with builtin transporter 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.
If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the sys- tem or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas-
semble the engine immobiliser sys- tem. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZ RI4ETY MADE IN JAPAN
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, includ- ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equip- ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Side doors
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 systemAll
the doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the drivers door lock, turning the key once will unlock the
drivers door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON
Move the lock button.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
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 ve- hicle.
Vehicles with power door lock sys- temThe door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.
Drivers side
Passengers side
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear
side.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- ly.
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REAR DOOR CHILDPROTECTORS
Move the lock lever to the LOCK" position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a rear
door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend us- ing this feature whenever small children
are in the vehicle.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.
Wireless remote control
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
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Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock all the doors, or activate the theft deterrent system from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS
To lock and unlock all the doors, push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely.
To lock: Push the LOCK" switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this time one beep will be heard, and the parking lights, side marker lights, license
plate lights and tail lights will flash once.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any door is not securely closed, locking
cannot be performed by the LOCK" switch and a beep will sound continuously for 10 seconds. However, if the key is in
the ignition, a beep will not sound.
To stop the beep, close all the doors se- curely or push the UNLOCK" switch.
To unlock: Push the UNLOCK" switch once to unlock the drivers door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each time the UNLOCK" switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard, and the parking
lights, side marker lights, license plate lights and tail lights will flash twice.
When the UNLOCK" switch is pressed,
the interior light and/or ignition key light come on. The light remains on for about 15 seconds unless any door is opened
and closed. (For further information, see Interior lights" and/or Ignition switch light" in Section 14.)
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 and one beep will be heard.
If the LOCK" or UNLOCK" switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the button and then push again.
SWITCHING BEEP SOUND ON AND OFF
You can switch the beep on and off. (The beep is on initially and after battery re-
placement.)
To switch the beep on and off:
With the drivers door opened
1. Insert the ignition key and remove it.
2. Within 5 seconds, insert the ignition key again and turn it to the ON" posi- tion.
3. After 10 seconds, push the same LOCK", UNLOCK" or PANIC" button
twice within 10 seconds. Two beep sounds inform you that the program has been switched on or off.
If this procedure is not followed exactly, the beep will not operate as expected.
Check the beep ON/OFF operation by pushing the transmitter switch after you finish this procedure. If the beep does not
operate as expected, repeat this proce- dure from step 1.
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PANIC" SWITCH
Pushing the PANIC" switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights.
The PANIC" switch is used to deter ve- hicle theft when you witness anyone at- tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push the PANIC" switch once again, unlock any door with the key or transmitter, or turn the ignition key from
the LOCK" to ON" position.
The PANIC" mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ON" position.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter.
Do not leave the transmitter on places where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.
Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.
If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance:
Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
The battery may have been consumed.
Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY".
If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-
dent. (See If you lose your wireless re- mote control transmitter" in Section 4.)
MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT14T CAN: 1470102849 MADE IN U.S.A.
This complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.
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REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY
For replacement, use CR2032 lithium bat- tery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the re- moved transmitter battery or compo- nents.
NOTICE
When replacing the transmitter bat-
tery, be careful not to lose the com- ponents.
Replace the transmitter battery by the fol- lowing procedures:
1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the transmitter case.
2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat- tery.
NOTICE
Do not bend the terminals.
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3. Put new transmitter battery with posi- tive (+) side up.
Close the transmitter case securely.
NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and
negative side of the transmitter bat- tery should be faced correctly.
Be careful not to bend the electrode
of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.
Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Power windows
The windows can be operated with the switch on each door.
The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON" position.
Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They
stop working when either front door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVERS WINDOW
Use the switch on the drivers door.
Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
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Automatic operation (to open only): 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.
Window lock switch
OPERATING THE PASSENGERS WINDOWS
Use the switches on the passengers doors. The drivers door also has switches that control the passengers windows.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock switch on the drivers door, the passengers windows
cannot be operated.
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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someones neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safe- ly.
When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex- pected use of the switches.
Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unat- tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.
Trunk lid
To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise.
See Luggage stowage precautions" in
Section 2 for precautions in loading lug- gage.
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.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
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Lock release lever
To open the trunk lid from the drivers seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
Luggage security system
This system deactivates the lock re- lease lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected.
1. Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold- ing them down to make sure they are
securely locked, otherwise someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat.
2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclock- wise to deactivate the lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.
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If a person is locked in the trunk, pull down the phosphorescent handle (illu- minated for a while) on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid.
The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of the light thrown on the
handle.
CAUTION
Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep away the vehicle keys out of childrens reaches.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Other- wise, the hood may open unexpected- ly while driving and an accident may occur.
Internal trunk release handle
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
Theft deterrent system
To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un- locked or the battery terminal is discon- nected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights and tail lights.
SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK"
position and remove it.
The indicator light will start flashing when
the key is removed from the ignition switch. (See Engine immobiliser system" for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.
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The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again.
4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will give the alarm under the following conditions:
If any of the doors is unlocked or if the trunk or hood is forcibly opened
without the key or wireless remote con- trol transmitter
If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activating.
If any of the doors are unlocked without the key or wireless remote control trans- mitter and the key is not in the ignition
switch, all the doors will be automatically locked again.
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in
Activating the system".
Stopping the alarm
The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways:
Turn the ignition key from the LOCK" to ON" position.
Unlock any of the doors with the key
or wireless remote control transmitter.
Open the trunk with the key.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
The system will be cancelled by the above mentioned 3 ways.
If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, the theft deterrent system has been
alarmed. Check to see if there is any abnormality on your vehicle.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the key or wireless remote control transmit- ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light goes off or starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Stopping the alarm as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system
is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
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Fuel tank cap
This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re- moved.
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 tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
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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.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.
Electric moon roof
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
To operate the moon roof, use the switch beside the personal light.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ON" position. However, if all the doors are closed, it works for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is
turned off. It stops working when any of the doors is opened.
Sun shade operation
The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand.
Sliding operation
To open: Push the switch on the SLIDE
OPEN" side.
The roof will fully open. To stop the roof
partway, push the switch on either the SLIDE OPEN" or TILT UP" side briefly.
The sun shade will be opened together with the roof.
To close: Push the switch on the TILT
UP" side.
As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the threequarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it
completely.
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Tilting operation
To tilt up: Push the switch on the TILT UP" side.
To lower: Push the switch on the SLIDE OPEN" side.
You may stop the moon roof at any de- sired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when
released except to slide open.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent.
Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be- fore you close the roof. If some- ones neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.
Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.
Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors
Seats 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folddown rear seat 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heaters 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and front passenger airbags 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbags 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirrors 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antiglare inside rear view mirror 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a foldeddown seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and/or properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow pas- sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe inju- ries can occur in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats, observe the following precautions.
Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured.
Do not modify or replace the seats or surface of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer.
Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correct- ly, causing death or serious injury.
Adjust the drivers seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi- tion.
After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats. The objects may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpect- edly push up the seat position ad- justing lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Front seats Front seat precautions
(on vehicles with SRS side airbags)
Seat adjustment precautions
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While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.
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. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER
Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas- senger 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. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat- back.
Adjusting front seats (manual seat)
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3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB
Turn the knob either way.
4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever upward or downward.
1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seatlock
mechanism.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.
Adjusting front seats (power seat)
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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas- senger 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. Therefore, in the event of a formal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat- back.
3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever upward or downward.
Folddown rear seat
1. Pull up the seatback security lock lever 1 to the unlock position.
2. Pull up the lock release button 2.
3. Fold down the seatback.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
This will enlarge the trunk as far as the seatbacks. See Luggage stowage precau-
tions" in Section 2 for precautions in load- ing luggage.
NOTICE
Make sure the luggage loaded in the
enlarged trunk will not damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt when the left seatback is folded
down.
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CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the upright position:
Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in the proper position and are ready to use.
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly.
Seat heaters
To turn on the seat heater, push the switch.
The key must be in the ON" position.
Push the switch once again to turn the
seat heater off.
CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when op- erating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for;
Babies, small children, elderly per- sons, sick persons or handicapped persons
Persons who have delicate skin
Persons who are exhausted
Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)
To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blan- ket, cushion, or other insulating ob- jects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
Do not put unevenly weighed ob-
jects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thin- ner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline,
etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running.
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Head restraints
Front
Rear
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.
On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push
on the top of head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position.
Do not drive with the head re- straints removed.
Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained 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.
Child. Use a child restraint system ap- propriate for the child until the child be- comes large enough to properly wear the
vehicles seat belts. See Child restraint" 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
vehicles seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
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 infla-
tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.
Seat belts Seat belt precautions
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Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious in-
jury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It 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 inju- ry, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.
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:
Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more peopleeven children.
Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.)
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.
Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re- placed. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ersthey may severely weaken the belts. (See Cleaning the interior" in Section 5.)
Replace the belt assembly (includ- ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.
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Front and rear seat belts
Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.
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.
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.
When a passengers shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This fea- ture is used to hold the child restraint
system securely. (For details, see Child restraint" in this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull
the belt out once more.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
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.
After adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in position.
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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.
Take up slack
Too high
Keep as low on hips as possible
Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hipsnot on your waist, then ad-
just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.
CAUTION
Highpositioned lap belts and loosefitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under your arm.
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To release the belt, press the bucklere- lease button and allow the belt to re- tract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re- tracts.
Seat belt extender
If your seat belt cannot be fastened se- curely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail-
able from your Toyota dealer free of charge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer so
that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-
er measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to fol- low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re- straint system in case of vehicle acci- dent, increasing the chance of per- sonal injury.
Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.
Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended for.
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To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the PRESS" signs on the bucklerelease buttons of the ex- tender 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 bucklerelease button on the extender,
not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend- er itself.
When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
Front seat belt pretensioners
The driver and front passengers seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron- tal impact.
When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the
retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants.
The front seat belt pretensioners are acti- vated even with no passenger in the front seat.
Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the seat belt preten-
sioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together.
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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ACC" or ON" position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating proper- ly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side airbag sensors, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see Service remind- er indicators and warning buzzers" in Sec-
tion 15.)
The front seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following compo-
nents and their locations are shown in the illustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Front seat belt pretensioner assemblies
4. Airbag sensor assembly
The front seat belt pretensioners are con- trolled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a saf-
ing sensor and airbag sensor.
When the front seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smokelike gas may be released. This gas is harm- less and does not indicate that a fire is occurring.
Once the front seat belt pretensioners have been activated, the seat belt retrac- tors remain locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as- semblies, airbag sensor or surround- ing area or wiring. Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could re- sult in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju- ries.
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the front seat belt pretensioners in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile twoway radio, cassette tape player or compact
disc player
Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
Modification of the suspension sys- tem
Modification of the front end struc- ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end
Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole
This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform
the driver of operating problems. If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or
pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC" or
ON" position, or the light remains on.
The light comes on or flashes while driving.
If either front seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a
malfunction or activation of the relevant front seat belt pretensioner.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:
The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to cause the front seat belt pretensioners to operate.
Either front seat belt pretensioner as- sembly or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.
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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) front airbags are designed to pro- vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.
In response to a severe frontal impact,
the SRS front airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS front airbags help to
reduce injuries mainly to the drivers or front passengers head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel or dash-
board. The front passenger airbag is acti- vated even with no passenger in the front seat.
Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.
CAUTION
A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that:
The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.
The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard.
All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.
This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ACC" or ON" position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS front airbags are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side airbag sensors, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see Service remind- er indicators and warning buzzers" in Sec- tion 15.)
SRS driver and front passenger airbags
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The SRS front airbag system is de- signed to activate in response to a se- vere frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustra- tion.
The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the de-
signed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier
that does not move or deform.
If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags may not deploy.
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 it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose
of the vehicle underrides", or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
It is possible that in some collisions at the
lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not operate all together.
For the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts properly.
Collision from the rear
Collision from the side
Vehicle rollover
The SRS front airbags are not 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 lowspeed frontal collision.
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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
Landing hard or vehicle falling
The front SRS airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their loca-
tions are shown in the illustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Airbag module for front passenger (air-
bag and inflator)
4. Airbag sensor assembly
5. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.
In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system trig- gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical
reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with nontoxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with nontoxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This gas is nor- mally harmless; however, for those who have delicate skin, it may cause a minor
skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation.
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 inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swelling.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel
hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to
inflate only once.
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A crash severe enough to inflate the air- bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas-
senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.
CAUTION
The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt sys- tems. The front seat occupants 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 for- ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli- sion. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wear- ing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For in- structions and precautions concern- ing the seat belt system, see Seat belts" in this section.
Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing front 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 in- fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- ly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see Child restraint" in this section.
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Never put a rearfacing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag can cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.
Move seat fully back
A forwardfacing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see Child restraint" in this section.
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Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The front air- bags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and al- ways use your seat belt properly.
Do not allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The front airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.
Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see Child restraint" in this section.
Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag system. They might re- strict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.
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Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover or front pas- senger airbag cover, front passen- ger airbag, airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sud- den SRS front airbag inflation or disable the system, which could re- sult in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
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.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
Modification of the suspension sys- tem
Modification of the front end struc- ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to
the front end
Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front
passenger airbag
This SRS front airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the
driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC" or ON" position, or the light remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:
The SRS front airbags have been in- flated.
The front part 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.
The pad section of the steering wheel
or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.
SRS side airbags
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) side airbags are designed to pro- vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.
In response to a severe side impact, the
SRS side airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat- ing. The SRS side airbags help to reduce
injuries mainly to the drivers or front pas- sengers chest. The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with
no passenger in the front seat.
Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.
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CAUTION
SRS side airbags inflate with consid- erable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must:
Wear their seat belts properly.
Remain properly seated with their back upright and against the seat at all times.
This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ACC" or ON" position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side airbag sensors, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see Service remind- er indicators and warning buzzers" in Sec- tion 15.)
The SRS side 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 illustra- tion.
The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the
side.
For the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts properly.
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Collision from the rear
Collision from the front
Vehicle rollover
The SRS side airbags are not 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 lowspeed side collision.
The SRS side airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and
their locations are shown in the illustra- tion.
1. SRS warning light
2. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
3. Side airbag sensors
4. Airbag sensor assembly
The SRS side airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor.
In a severe side impact, the side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with nontoxic 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 nontoxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This gas is nor- mally harmless; however, for those who have delicate skin, it may cause a minor
skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation.
Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swelling.
Front seats may be hot for several min-
utes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.
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CAUTION
The SRS side airbag system is de- signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front passenger side 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 con- cerning the seat belt system, see Seat belts" in this section.
Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing 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 in- fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- ly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see Child restraint" in this section.
Do not allow a child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the front door or the area of the seat from which the side air- bag deploys even if he/she is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see Child restraint" in this section.
Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured.
Do not apply excessive weight to the outer side of the front seats on vehicles with side airbags.
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Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag in- flates, 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 things in their arms or on their knees.
Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such acces- sories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.
Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate acciden- tally, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer if you consider modifications of this kind.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
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 system in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
Modification of the suspension sys- tem
Modification of the side structure of the passenger compartment
Repairs made on or near the con- sole or front seat
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This SRS side airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the
driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC" or ON" position, or the light remains on.
The light comes on or flashes while driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:
The SRS side airbags have been in- flated.
The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS side airbags to inflate.
The surface of the seats with the side
airbag (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.
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Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them.
The laws of all fifty 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 vehicles seat belt. See Seat belts" for
details.
CAUTION
For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, 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 acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicles interior.
Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
Never put a rearfacing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rearfacing child restraint system is put on the front seat.
Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a child restraint system on the front seat.
A forwardfacing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro- vided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.
Child restraint Child restraint precautions
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Child restraint system
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturers in- structions which accompany the child restraint system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur-
ers instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the restraint sys- tem.
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.
CAUTION
Never put a rearfacing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rearfacing child restraint system is put on the front seat.
Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a child restraint system on the front seat.
A forwardfacing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
On vehicles with side airbag, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is danger- ous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturers instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause death or se- rious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
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 pre-
vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system.
For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see Using a top strap" in this section.
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Types of child restraint system
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the childs age and size.
(A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rearfacing position only.
CAUTION
Never put a rearfacing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag can cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.
Do not put a rearfacing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.
If your driving position is not satis- factory, install the child restraint system at another position.
Installation with 3point type seat belt
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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep
the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION
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.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use 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 the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback,
let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
4. To remove the infant seat, press the bucklerelease 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 passen-
ger.
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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat is used in forward facing or rearfacing position depend- ing on the childs age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturers in- structions about the applicable childs age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system.
CAUTION
Never put a rearfacing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag can cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.
Move seat fully back
A forwardfacing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
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Do not put a rearfacing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.
If your driving position is not satis- factory, install the child restraint system at another position.
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.
CAUTION
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.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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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.
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 convert- ible seat securely.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
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4. To remove the convertible seat, press the bucklerelease 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 passen-
ger.
(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
A booster seat is used in forwardfac- ing position only.
Move seat fully back
CAUTION
A forwardfacing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
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On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or
around the booster seat and child fol- lowing 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 childs shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on childs hips. See Seat belts" for de- tails.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of childs shoulder. The belt should be kept away from childs neck, but not falling off childs shoulder. Fail- ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.
Both highpositioned lap belts and loosefitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a childs hips as possible.
For childs safety, do not place the shoulder belt under childs arm.
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.
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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If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
2. To remove the child restraint system, press the bucklerelease button and al-
low the belt to retract.
Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that uses of a top strap to ensure the system. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.
Using a top strap
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Anchor brackets
Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top
strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each
rear seating position.
TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:
1. Outside anchor brackets only Remove the head restraint.
2. 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 re- straint system, see "Child restraint" in this section.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.
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3. Outside anchor brackets only Replace the head restraint.
Tilt steering wheel
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low posi- tion, it will spring up as you release the
lock release lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju- ries.
After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.
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Outside rear view mirrors
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir- ror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passengers side. It is a convex mirror with a curved sur-
face. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.
On some models, when you push the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quick-
ly clear the mirror surface.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.
To adjust the rear view mirror, simply operate the control lever.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray deicer to free the mirror.
Rear view mirror remote control
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To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
1. Master switchTo select the mirror to
be adjusted Place the switch at L" (left) or R"
(right).
2. Control switchTo move the mir- ror P ush the switch in the desired
direction.
Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the
ACC" or ON" position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray deicer to free the mirror.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror.
Daylight drivingLever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night drivingLever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.
Power rear view mirror control
Antiglare inside rear view mirror
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
Sun visors
To block out glare, move the sun visor.
To block out glare from the frontSwing
down the sun visor (position 1).
To block out glare from the sideSwing
down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi- tion 2).
If glare comes from obliquely behind you, extend the plate at the end of the visor
(to position 3 or 4).
CAUTION
Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the antiglare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.
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Vanity mirrors
Type A
Type B
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.
Type B onlyThe vanity light comes on
when you open the cover.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flashers 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wipers and washer 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 80. . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 4
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Headlights and turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2Headlights and all of the
above
The lights automatically turn off when the drivers door is opened with the ignition
turned off. To turn them on again, turn the key to the ON" position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the head- light switch is off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.
Daytime running light system
The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the OFF" position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for driving
at night.
The headlights automatically turn to full intensity in the twilight even with the light
switch in the OFF" position.
The daytime running light control sensor is on the top of the passengers side
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
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HighLow beamsFor high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)Pull the lever all the way back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to OFF".
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.
Emergency flashers
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
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 pos- sible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat- ing.
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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running.
Instrument panel light control
To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the knob.
Interior light
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
The interior light switch has the following positions:
ON"Keeps the light on all the time.
OFF"Turns the light off.
DOOR"Turns the light on when any of the door is opened. The light goes off when all the doors are closed.
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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (vehicles with power door lock system)
With the switch in the DOOR" position,
the light comes on when any door is opened. After all the doors are closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds and
then goes out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes out immediately:
All the doors are closed when the igni- tion key is in ACC" or ON"
All the doors are closed and locked
When any door is unlocked with the wire-
less remote control transmitter, the light comes on for 15 seconds, even if the door is not opened.
Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened.
The light remains on for a certain time
after all the doors are closed.
On some models, when any door is un- locked with the wireless remote control
transmitter, the light comes on for 15 sec- onds, even if the door is not opened.
Vehicles with power door lock system When all the doors are locked, or when the ignition switch is turned to ACC" or
ON" after all the doors are closed, the light fades out.
Personal light
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch once again.
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To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the ON" position.
Lever position Speed setting
Position 1 Intermittent
Position 2 Slow
Position 3 Fast
With interval adjuster: The INT TIME" band lets you adjust the wiping time inter-
val when the wiper lever is in the intermit- tent position (position 1). Twist the band upward to increase the time between
sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
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.
For instructions on adding washer fluid, see Adding washer fluid" in Section 73.
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.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch the glass.
Type A
Type B
Windshield wipers and washer
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
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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 sur-
faces. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating.
On some models, heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces.
Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.
Make sure you turn the defoggers off
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during
stopandgo driving. The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavi- ly coated with ice, use a spray deicer before operating the switch.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec- tors.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and two trip meters 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning light
The gauge works when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Nearly fullNeedle at F" Nearly emptyNeedle at E"
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a nonreturn type
needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off.
If the fuel level approaches E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment 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.
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.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:
Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stopandgo traffic.
Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in
the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con-
trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See If your ve- hicle overheats" in Section 4.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm ( revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en- gine lugging and overrevving.
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.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get
into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.
Odometer and two trip meters
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters.
1. OdometerShows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip metersShow two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set
to zero.
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 elec-
trical power source is disconnected.
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3. Trip meter reset knobResets 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.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play 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.
(a) If parking brake
is off, stop
immediately and
contact Toyota dealer.
(b) Fasten seat belt.
If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...
(c) Stop and check.
(d) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(e) Fill up tank.
or
(indicator and buzzer)
Low fuel level
warning light
Do this.
(f) Stop and check.
(g) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(h) Close all doors.
(i) Replace bulb.
(j) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer
immediately.
or
If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...
Do this.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
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(k) Add washer fluid.
(l) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(m) Remove key.Key reminder
buzzer
If the indicator or
buzzer comes on... Do this.
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the ON" posi-
tion.
When the parking brake is applied...
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 case:
The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied when the igni- tion key is in the ON" position.
CAUTION
If the light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running, immedi- ately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. 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.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzz- er
This light and buzzer remind you to buckle up the drivers seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ON" or START", the reminder light and buzzer come on if the drivers seat belt is not
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
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(c) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper- ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See Fuel gauge" in this section for
instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se- curely. (See Fuel tank cap" in Section
12 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission elec- trical system.
If it comes on while you are driving in
case c, have your vehicle checked/re- paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
(e) 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 move- ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres- sure is too low.
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 oneven for one block. It may ruin the engine.
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(g) ABS" Warning Light
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. There- after, 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 antilock brake system and the traction 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
antilock 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 parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON" posi- tion, or remains on.
The light comes on while you are driv- ing.
A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem.
(h) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed.
(i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of
the tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop lights are
burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as
possible.
(j) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ACC" or ON" position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the systems of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioner are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side airbag sensors, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ACC" or ON" position or remains on.
The light comes on or flashes while driving.
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(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
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" in Section 73.)
(l) TRAC OFF" Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to ON", and will go off after a few seconds. This means that the system is operating properly.
If one of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light remains on more than a few seconds after the ignition switch is
turned on.
The light comes on while driving even if the TRAC OFF" switch is not
pushed.
The light flashes.
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the drivers door with the ignition key in the ACC" or LOCK" position.
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 ACC". The SRS warning light should come on.
It goes off after about 6 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to ON", but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex- cept the open door warning light and
SRS warning light should come on. The ABS" warning light, TRAC OFF" and slip indicator lights go off after a few
seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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START"Starter motor on. The key will return to the ON" position when released.
For starting tips, see 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 drivers
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key.
LOCK"Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved 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.
Vehicles with engine immobiliser system
Once you remove the key, the engine im- mobiliser system is automatically set. (See Engine immobiliser system" in Section
12.)
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 ve- hicle 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.
Ignition switch with steering lock
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Automatic transmission
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 re-
lease button depressed).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and
key removal
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on)
2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking Overdrive switch
Lock release button To prevent misshifting
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in ON" position.)
Shift while holding the lock release button in.
Shift normally.
Selector lever
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(b) Overdrive switch
You can select either third gear (with
overdrive off) or fourth gear (with over- drive 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 over- drive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving.
If the engine is turned off when the over- drive is off and restarted, the overdrive will be on automatically.
Vehicles with cruise controlWhen 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.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see Cruise control" in this section.
(c) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in How to start the engine" in Section 3. The
transmission must be in P" or N".
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 condi- tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-
ing, 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.
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera- tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting.
(d) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
Push the overdrive switch. The O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and
the transmission will downshift to third gear.
Shift into the 2" position. The trans- mission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be en- abled.
5SFE engine 112km/h(69mph). . . . . 1MZFE engine 122km/h(75mph). . . .
Shift into the L" position. The trans- mission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will be en- abled.
5SFE engine 50km/h(31mph). . . . . 1MZFE engine 54km/h(33mph). . . .
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Vehicles with cruise controlWhen the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking is not enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see Cruise control" in this section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
(e) Using 2" and L" positions
The 2" and L" positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously.
With the selector lever in 2" or L", you can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in D".
With the selector lever in 2", the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically
shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in L", the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:
2" 125 km/h(77 mph). . . . . . . . . . . .
L" 69 km/h(42 mph). . . . . . . . . . . .
Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the 2" or L" position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam-
age from overheating. To prevent such damage, D" position should be used in hill climbing or hard
towing.
(f) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
R" position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(g) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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" posi- tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector lever into P" position under any cir- cumstances while the vehicle is mov- ing. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result.
(h) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between third gear and over- drive when climbing a gentle slope, the
overdrive should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately after- ward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
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CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an up-
grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or
parking brake.
(i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock your vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve- hicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for- ward or backward as it becomes un- stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam- age to the transmission and other parts.
Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.
Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels.
If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.
(j) If you cannot shift the selector le- ver out of P" position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from P" position even though the brake pedal
is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see If you cannot
shift automatic transmission selector lever" in Section 4.
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Manual transmission
The shift pattern is conventional as shown above.
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. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
when stopped on an uphill gradeuse the parking brake.
Recommended shifting speeds
The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy.
For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following
speeds:
gear km/h (mph) 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25) 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40) 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)
Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel- eration is needed when you are cruising
below the above downshifting speeds.
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly ping-
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi- mum speed in each gear will cause ex- cessive engine wear and high fuel
consumption.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
essary. Make sure you observe the follow- ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear:
gear km/h (mph) 1 52 (32) 2 93 (57)
3 147 (91)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear.
Good driving practice
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the fifth gear.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.
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Parking brake
Type A
Type B
When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold-
ing 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 low- er (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 park- ing brake reminder light is off.
Cruise control
The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine
performance, although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades. On steeper hills, a
greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control.
CAUTION
To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slip- pery (rainy, icy or snowcovered) or winding roads.
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.
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TURNING ON THE SYSTEM
To operate the cruise control, press the
CRUISE ONOFF" button. This turns the system on. The indicator light in the
instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. Another press will turn the system
completely off.
CAUTION
To avoid accidental cruise control en- gagement, keep the CRUISE ON OFF" switch off when not using the cruise control.
SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission must be in D" before you set the cruise control speed.
Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push the lever down in the SET/COAST" direction and release it. This sets the ve-
hicle at that speed. If the speed is 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.
If you need accelerationfor example, when passingdepress 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
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 overrev- ving.
CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED
You can cancel the preset speed by:
a. Pulling the lever in the CANCEL" di-
rection and releasing it.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission).
If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto- matically cancel out.
If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below the preset speed,the preset speed will also automatically cancel out.
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If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal-
er at the earliest opportunity.
RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED
Push the lever up in the RES/ACC" direc- tion and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the
lever is held up, the vehicle will gradually gain speed.
However, a faster way to reset is to ac-
celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the SET/COAST" direction.
RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED
Push the lever down in the SET/COAST" 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.
However, a faster way to reset is to de- press the brake pedal and then push the
lever down in the SET/COAST" 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.
RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED
If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling
the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the lever up in the RES/ACC" direction will
restore the speed set prior to cancellation.
However, once the vehicle speed falls be- low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset
speed will not be resumed.
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING
If the CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the
cruise control, press the CRUISE ON OFF" button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on.
If any of the following conditions then oc- curs, there is some trouble in the cruise control system.
The indicator light does not come on.
The indicator light flashes again.
The indicator light goes out after it comes on.
If this is the case, contact your Toyota
dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system
Reference 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using your audio system 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Reference
Type 1: AMFM ETR radio/cassette player/ compact disc player (with compact disc auto changer controller)
Type 2: AMFM ETR radio/cassette player/ compact disc player (with compact disc auto changer controller)
Type 3: AMFM ETR radio/cassette player/ compact disc auto changer
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This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the ACC" or ON" position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push PWRVOL" or VOL/POWER" to turn
the audio system on and off.
Push AM", FM12", TAPE", CD" or
DISC" to turn on that function without pushing PWRVOL" or VOL/POWER".
You can turn on each player by inserting
a cassette tape or compact disc.
You can turn off each player by ejecting
the cassette tape or compact disc. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire audio system will be turned off
when you eject the cassette tape or com- pact disc. If the another function was pre- viously playing, it will come on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push AM", FM12", TAPE", CD" or
DISC" if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to anoth- er.
TONE AND BALANCE
For details about your systems 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, and bass levels. In
fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with differ- ent 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 vol-
ume of one group of sounds while de- creasing the volume of another.
YOUR RADIO ANTENNA
NOTICE
Attaching the film (especially conduc-
tive or metallic type) on the rear glass will noticeably reduce the sensi- tivity of the radio.
YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the player and
do not insert anything other than cas- sette tapes into the slot, or the tape player may be damaged.
Using your audio system Some basics
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YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER
When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. (The player will
automatically eject a disc if the label side is down.) The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the
disc. Then it will play from track 1 again. On models with the compact disc auto changer, next disc will be played from
track 1.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (5 in.) discs only.
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Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
Controls and features
Type 1
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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" knob or
SEEK" button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beepthis will set the station to the button. The button num-
ber will appear on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The but-
ton number and station frequency will ap- pear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show AM", FM1" or FM2" when you
push AM" FM12").
(Eject button)
Push the cassette tape eject button to
eject a cassette. Push the compact disc eject button to eject a compact disc.
After you turn the ignition to LOCK", you will be able to eject a cassette or disc but you will not be able to reinsert it.
(Program)
Push " to select the other side of a
cassette tape. The display indicates which
side is currently selected ( " indicates
top side, " indicates bottom side).
Autoreverse feature: After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the
cassette was playing or fast forwarding.
(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast for- ward a cassette tape. FF" will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to rewind a tape. REW" will appear on the display.
To stop the tape while it is fast forward- ing, push the fast forward button or
TAPE"; to stop the tape while it is re- winding, push the reverse button or TAPE".
If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- sette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast forwards com-
pletely, the cassette player will play the other side of the tape, using the autore- verse feature.
Compact Disc Player
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.
AM
Push AM" to turn on the radio and select the AM band. AM" will appear on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing AM". Also, push
AM" to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation.
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CD (Compact Disc)
Push CD" to switch from radio or cas- sette operation to compact disc operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing CD". In both cases, a disc must already
be loaded in the player.
When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or, track and disc number currently being played. Each time you push CD", the
system changes to the automatic changer.
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display one of the six following
error messages.
If WAIT" appears on the display, it indi-
cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi- ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag-
azine from the player and allow the player to cool down.
If Err 1" appears on the display, it indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted upside down. Clean the
disc or insert it correctly.
If Err 2" appears on the display, it indicates no disc is loaded inside the
magazine. Insert a disc.
If Err 3" or Err 4" appears on the display, it indicates there is a trouble in- side the system. Eject the disc or maga-
zine. Set the disc or magazine again.
If OPEn" appears on the display, it indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc auto changer lid.
If the malfunction is not rectified, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
CONTROL / MODE (Audio control and mode adjustment)
Manual tone adjustment function
This knob is used to adjust the tone manually.
For lowpitch tone adjustment, push CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until BAS" appears on the display. Then turn
the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
BAS 5" to BAS 5".
For highpitch tone adjustment, push CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until
TRE" appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from TRE 5" to TRE 5".
Sound balance adjustment function
This knob is also used to adjust the sound balance between the front and rear,
and the right and left speakers.
For front/rear adjustment, push CONTROL
/ MODE" repeatedly until FAD" appears on the display. Then turn the knob to adjust the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from FADF7" to FADR7".
For left/right adjustment, push CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until BAL" appears on the display. Then turn the knob to
adjust the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from BALL7" to BALR7".
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DISC
Compact disc auto changer only
By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to.
Push either side of the button until the
number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display.
Dolby B NR
If you are listening to a tape that was
recorded with Dolby B Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the doubleD symbol. The doubleD symbol will appear
on the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolby B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on
or off according to the mode used for recording the tape.
: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY" and the
double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
FM12
Push FM12" 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 button.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing FM12". Also, push FM12" to switch from cassette or
compact disc operation to radio operation.
PWRVOL (Power and Volume)
Push PWRVOL" to turn the audio system on and off. Turn PWRVOL" to adjust the volume.
RAND (Random)
There are two random featuresyou can
either listen to the tracks on all the com- pact discs in the magazine in random or- der, or only listen to the tracks on a
specific compact disc in random order.
To randomly play the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ". "
will appear on the display. The disc you are listening to will play in random order. If you hear a beep, you held the button
too long, and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature, push this
button again.
Compact disc auto changer only
To randomly play all the tracks in the magazine:
Push and hold " until you hear a
beep. " will appear on the dis-
play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in
random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push this button again.
RPT (Repeat)
Cassette Player
Push " while the track is playing.
" will appear on the display. When
the track ends, it will automatically be rewound and replayed. This process will be continued until you push the button
again to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re-
peat feature to work correctly.
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Compact Disc Player
There are two repeat featuresYou can either replay a disc track or a whole com-
pact disc.
Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release " while the
track is playing. " will appear on the
display. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will repeat the whole disc. When the track ends, it
will automatically be replayed. This pro- cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.
Compact disc auto changer only
Repeating a disc:
Push and hold " 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 top track of the disc and replay. This process will be continued until you
push the button again to turn off the re- peat feature.
SCAN
Radio
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 SCAN" until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next pres-
et station up the band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then move to the next pre- set station. To select a station, push
SCAN" again.
To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release SCAN". If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the radio will scan the preset sta-
tions. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 se- conds, and then scan again. To select a
station, push SCAN" again.
Compact disc player
There are two scan featuresyou can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine.
Scanning the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release SCAN". SCAN" will appear on the display and the player
will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player
will scan the first track of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push SCAN" again. If the player scanned all
the tracks on the disc, it will stop scan- ning.
Compact disc auto changer only
Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine:
Push SCAN" until you hear a beep.
SCAN" will appear on the display
and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push
the SCAN" again. If the player has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.
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SEEK (Seeking)
Radio
In the seek mode, the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band.
To seek a station, quickly push and re- lease the " or " under the SEEK". Do this again to find another station.
Cassette Player
By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
You can skip up to nine tracks at a time.
Push the up or down side of the button. FF 1" or REW 1" will appear on the
display.
Next, push either side of the track button until the number on the display reaches
the number of tracks you want to skip. If you push the button ten times, the skip feature will be turned off.
When counting the number of tracks you want to rewind, remember to count the
current track as well. For example, if you want to rewind to a song that is two be- fore the song you are listening to, push
on the down side of the button until REW 3" appears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button more than you wanted to, push the other side of the button. The track number will be
reduced.
The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks
remaining on the current cassette side.
After the beginning of the tape is
reached, the player will automatically start playing the same side.
After the end of the tape is reached,
the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken word, live, or classical recordings.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re-
ceived. ST" appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev-
ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep-
tion.
TAPE
Push TAPE" to switch from radio or com- pact disc operation to cassette operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing TAPE". In both cases, a cassette must already be
loaded in the player.
TRACK (Track up/down button): Compact disc player
By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track.
Push either side of the 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, push the down side of the button
one time, quickly.
TUNE (Tuning)
Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counterclock-
wise to step down the frequency.
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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" knob or
SEEK" button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beepthis will set the station to the button. The button num-
ber will appear on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The but-
ton number and station frequency will ap- pear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show AM", FM1" or FM2" when you
push AM" FM12").
(Eject button)
Push the cassette tape eject button to
eject a cassette. Push the compact disc eject button to eject a compact disc.
After you turn the ignition to LOCK", you will be able to eject a cassette or disc but you will not be able to reinsert it.
(Program)
Push " to select the other side of a
cassette tape. The display indicates which
side is currently selected ( " indicates
top side, " indicates bottom side).
Autoreverse feature: After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the
cassette was playing or fast forwarding.
(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast for- ward a cassette tape. FF" will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to rewind a tape. REW" will appear on the display.
To stop the tape while it is fast forward- ing, push the fast forward button or
TAPE"; to stop the tape while it is re- winding, push the reverse button or TAPE".
If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- sette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast forwards com-
pletely, the cassette player will play the other side of the tape, using the autore- verse feature.
Compact Disc Player
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.
AM
Push AM" to turn on the radio and select the AM band. AM" will appear on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing AM". Also, push
AM" to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation.
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AUDIO (Audio control and mode adjust- ment)
Manual tone adjustment function
This knob is used to adjust the tone manually.
For lowpitch tone adjustment, push AUDIO" repeatedly until BAS" appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit
your preference.
The display will show the range from
BAS 5" to BAS 5".
For middlepitch tone adjustment, push AUDIO" repeatedly until MId" appears on
the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from MId 5" to MId 5".
For highpitch tone adjustment, push AUDIO" repeatedly until TRE" appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit
your preference.
The display will show the range from TRE 5" to TRE 5".
Sound balance adjustment function
This knob is also used to adjust the
sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers.
For front/rear adjustment, push AUDIO" repeatedly until FAD" appears on the dis- play. Then turn the knob to adjust the
front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from FADF7" to FADR7".
For left/right adjustment, push AUDIO" re- peatedly until BAL" appears on the dis-
play. Then turn the knob to adjust the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from
BALL7" to BALR7".
DISC (Compact Disc)
Push DISC" to switch from radio or cas- sette operation to compact disc operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn
on the compact disc player by pushing DISC". In both cases, a disc must alrea-
dy be loaded in the player.
When the audio is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the track or,
track and disc number currently being played. Each time you push DISC", the system changes to the automatic changer.
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display one of the six following
error messages.
If WAIT" appears on the display, it indi- cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi-
ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag- azine from the player and allow the player to cool down.
If Err 1" appears on the display, it indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted upside down. Clean the
disc or insert it correctly.
If Err 2" appears on the display, it
indicates no disc is loaded inside the magazine. Insert a disc.
If Err 3" or Err 4" appears on the display, it indicates there is a trouble in- side the system. Eject the disc or maga- zine. Set the disc or magazine again.
If OPEn" appears on the display, it indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc auto changer lid.
If the malfunction is not rectified, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
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DISC
Compact disc auto changer only
By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to.
Push either side of the button until the
number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display.
Dolby B NR
If you are listening to a tape that was
recorded with Dolby B Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the doubleD symbol. The doubleD symbol will appear
on the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolby B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on
or off according to the mode used for recording the tape.
: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY" and the
double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
FM12
Push FM12" 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 button.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing FM12". Also, push FM12" to switch from cassette or
compact disc operation to radio operation.
RAND (Random)
There are two random featuresyou can either listen to the tracks on all the com- pact discs in the magazine in random or-
der, or only listen to the tracks on a specific compact disc in random order.
To randomly play the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ". "
will appear on the display. The disc you are listening to will play in random order.
If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order.
To turn off the random feature, push this button again.
Compact disc auto changer only
To randomly play all the tracks in the magazine:
Push and hold " until you hear a
beep. " will appear on the dis-
play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in
random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push this button again.
RPT (Repeat)
Cassette Player
Push " while the track is playing.
" will appear on the display. When
the track ends, it will automatically be rewound and replayed. This process will be continued until you push the button
again to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re-
peat feature to work correctly.
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Compact Disc Player
There are two repeat featuresYou can either replay a disc track or a whole com-
pact disc.
Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release " while the
track is playing. " will appear on the
display. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will repeat the whole disc. When the track ends, it
will automatically be replayed. This pro- cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.
Compact disc auto changer only
Repeating a disc:
Push and hold " 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 top track of the disc and replay. This process will be continued until you
push the button again to turn off the re- peat feature.
SCAN
Radio
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 SCAN" until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next pres-
et station up the band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then move to the next pre- set station. To select a station, push
SCAN" again.
To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release SCAN". If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the radio will scan the preset sta-
tions. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 se- conds, and then scan again. To select a
station, push SCAN" again.
Compact disc player
There are two scan featuresyou can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine.
Scanning the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release SCAN". SCAN" will appear on the display and the player
will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player
will scan the first track of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push SCAN" again. If the player scanned all
the tracks on the disc, it will stop scan- ning.
Compact disc auto changer only
Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine:
Push SCAN" until you hear a beep.
SCAN" will appear on the display
and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push
the SCAN" again. If the player has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.
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SEEK (Seeking)
Radio
In the seek mode, the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band.
To seek a station, quickly push and re- lease the " or " under the SEEK". Do this again to find another station.
Cassette Player
By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
You can skip up to nine tracks at a time.
Push the up or down side of the button. FF 1" or REW 1" will appear on the
display.
Next, push either side of the track button until the number on the display reaches
the number of tracks you want to skip. If you push the button ten times, the skip feature will be turned off.
When counting the number of tracks you want to rewind, remember to count the
current track as well. For example, if you want to rewind to a song that is two be- fore the song you are listening to, push
on the down side of the button until REW 3" appears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button more than you wanted to, push the other side of the button. The track number will be
reduced.
The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks
remaining on the current cassette side.
After the beginning of the tape is
reached, the player will automatically start playing the same side.
After the end of the tape is reached,
the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken word, live, or classical recordings.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re-
ceived. ST" appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev-
ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep-
tion.
TAPE
Push TAPE" to switch from radio or com- pact disc operation to cassette operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing TAPE". In both cases, a cassette must already be
loaded in the player.
TRACK (Track up/down button): Compact disc player
By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track.
Push either side of the 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, push the down side of the button
one time, quickly.
TUNE (Tuning)
Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counterclock-
wise to step down the frequency.
VOL/POWER (Volume and Power)
Push VOL/POWER" to turn the audio sys- tem on and off. Turn VOL/POWER" to adjust the volume.
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Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
Type 3
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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" knob or
SEEK" button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beepthis will set the station to the button. The button num-
ber will appear on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The but-
ton number and station frequency will ap- pear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show AM", FM1" or FM2" when you
push AM" FM12").
(Eject button)
Cassette tape
Push the cassette tape eject button to eject a cassette.
After you turn the ignition to LOCK", you will be able to eject a cassette, but you will not be able to reinsert it.
Compact disc
To eject one compact disc only: Push and release the compact disc eject button. If
you hold the button too long (if the audio system is on at this time, you hear a beep.), the mechanism will change to the
mode for ejecting all the discs loaded in the changer. You can also eject any spe- cific one of the discs loaded in the chang-
er as follows: 1. Push either side of the DISC" button until the number of the disc you want to
eject is displayed. 2. Push and release the compact disc eject button.
To eject all the discs loaded in the chang- er: Push and hold the compact disc eject
button (until you hear a beep when the audio system is on). The last compact disc played before pushing the button will
be ejected first. If a disc is left in the slot for a long time, the function to eject all the discs will be automatically cancelled.
After you turn the ignition to LOCK", you will be able to eject one compact disc
only or all the discs loaded in the chang- er, but you will not be able to reinsert it or them.
(Program)
Push " to select the other side of a
cassette tape. The display indicates which
side is currently selected ( " indicates
top side, " indicates bottom side).
Autoreverse feature: After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the
cassette was playing or fast forwarding.
(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast for- ward a cassette tape. FF" will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to rewind a tape. REW" will appear on the display.
To stop the tape while it is fast forward- ing, push the fast forward button or
TAPE"; to stop the tape while it is re- winding, push the reverse button or TAPE".
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If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- sette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast forwards com-
pletely, the cassette player will play the other side of the tape, using the autore- verse feature.
Compact Disc Player
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.
AM
Push AM" to turn on the radio and select the AM band. AM" will appear on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing AM". Also, push
AM" to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation.
CD (Compact Disc)
Push CD" to switch from radio or cas- sette operation to compact disc operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing CD". In both cases, a disc must already
be loaded in the player.
When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or, track and disc number currently being played.
If the player or another unit equipped with the player malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the six following error
messages.
If WAIT" appears on the display, it indi-
cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi- ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag-
azine from the player and allow the player to cool down.
If Err 1" appears on the display, it indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted upside down. Clean the
disc or insert it correctly.
If Err 2" appears on the display, it indicates no disc is loaded inside the
magazine. Insert a disc.
If Err 3" or Err 4" appears on the display, it indicates there is a trouble in- side the system. Eject the disc or maga-
zine. Set the disc or magazine again.
If OPEn" appears on the display, it indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc auto changer lid.
If the malfunction is not rectified, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
CONTROL / MODE (Audio control and mode adjustment)
Manual tone adjustment function
This knob is used to adjust the tone manually.
For lowpitch tone adjustment, push CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until BAS" appears on the display. Then turn
the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
BAS 5" to BAS 5".
For middlepitch tone adjustment, push CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until MId"
appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from MId 5" to MId 5".
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For highpitch tone adjustment, push CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until TRE" appears on the display. Then turn
the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from TRE 5" to TRE 5".
Sound balance adjustment function
This knob is also used to adjust the
sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers.
For front/rear adjustment, push CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until FAD" appears on the display. Then turn the knob to
adjust the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from FADF7" to FADR7".
For left/right adjustment, push CONTROL / MODE" repeatedly until BAL" appears
on the display. Then turn the knob to adjust the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from BALL7" to BALR7".
DISC
By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to.
Push either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display.
Dolby B NR
If you are listening to a tape that was
recorded with Dolby B Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the doubleD symbol. The doubleD symbol will appear
on the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolby B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for
recording the tape.
: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY" and the
double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
FM12
Push FM12" 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 button.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing FM12". Also, push FM12" to switch from cassette or
compact disc operation to radio operation.
LOAD
This button is used to load the compact discs in the compact disc auto changer
which is integrated with the radio and cas- sette player. This compact disc auto changer can store up to 6 discs.
The key must be in the ACC" or ON" position.
Loading one compact disc only
To load one compact disc only, quickly
push and release the button. If you hold the button too long (if the audio system is on at this time, you hear a beep.), the
mechanism will change to the mode for loading multiple compact discs. After pushing the button, insert a compact disc.
At this time, the indicators on both sides of the slot are flashing. After the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot will close
and the indicators will stop flashing.
If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter
will close after 15 seconds.
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Loading multiple compact discs
To load multiple compact discs, push and hold (until you hear a beep when the au-
dio system is on). After pushing the but- ton, insert the first compact disc. At this time, the indicators on both sides of the
slot are flashing. After the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot will close and the indicators will stop flashing. After a few
seconds, the shutter will automatically open again so the next disc can be in- serted. The same process can be applied
for loading the rest of the discs.
If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter
will close after 15 seconds.
PWRVOL (Power and Volume)
Push PWRVOL" to turn the audio system on and off. Turn PWRVOL" to adjust the volume.
RAND (Random)
There are two random featuresyou can
either listen to the tracks on all the com- pact discs in the magazine in random or- der, or only listen to the tracks on a
specific compact disc in random order.
To randomly play the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ". "
will appear on the display. The disc you are listening to will play in random order.
If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order.
To turn off the random feature, push this button again.
To randomly play all the tracks in the
magazine:
Push and hold " until you hear a
beep. " will appear on the dis-
play and the player will perform all the
tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push this button again.
RPT (Repeat)
Cassette Player
Push " while the track is playing.
" will appear on the display. When
the track ends, it will automatically be rewound and replayed. This process will be continued until you push the button
again to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank
space between tracks in order for the re- peat feature to work correctly.
Compact Disc Player
There are two repeat featuresYou can either replay a disc track or a whole com-
pact disc.
Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release " while the
track is playing. " will appear on the
display. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will repeat the whole disc. When the track ends, it
will automatically be replayed. This pro- cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.
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Repeating a disc:
Push and hold " 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 top track of the disc and replay. This process will be continued until you
push the button again to turn off the re- peat feature.
SCAN
Radio
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 SCAN" until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next pres-
et station up the band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then move to the next pre- set station. To select a station, push
SCAN" again.
To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release SCAN". If you hear a beep, you held the button too long,
and the radio will scan the preset sta- tions. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 se-
conds, and then scan again. To select a station, push SCAN" again.
Compact disc player
There are two scan featuresyou can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine.
Scanning the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release SCAN". SCAN" will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you
are listening to. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player
will scan the first track of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push SCAN" again. If the player scanned all
the tracks on the disc, it will stop scan- ning.
Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine: Push SCAN" until you hear a beep.
SCAN" will appear on the display
and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push the SCAN" again. If the player has
scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.
SEEK (Seeking)
Radio
In the seek mode, the radio finds and
plays the next station up or down the station band.
To seek a station, quickly push and re- lease the " or " under the SEEK". Do this again to find another station.
Cassette Player
By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
You can skip up to nine tracks at a time.
Push the up or down side of the button. FF 1" or REW 1" will appear on the display.
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Next, push either side of the track button until the number on the display reaches the number of tracks you want to skip. If
you push the button ten times, the skip feature will be turned off.
When counting the number of tracks you
want to rewind, remember to count the current track as well. For example, if you want to rewind to a song that is two be-
fore the song you are listening to, push on the down side of the button until REW 3" appears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button more than you wanted to, push the other side
of the button. The track number will be reduced.
The track number you select is not valid
if it is higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side.
After the beginning of the tape is reached, the player will automatically start playing the same side.
After the end of the tape is reached, the player will automatically reverse
sides and start playing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken word, live, or classical recordings.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re-
ceived. ST" appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev-
ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep-
tion.
TAPE
Push TAPE" to switch from radio or com- pact disc operation to cassette operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn
on the cassette player by pushing TAPE". In both cases, a cassette must already be loaded in the player.
TRACK (Track up/down button): Compact disc player
By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
Push either side of the 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, push the down side of the button one time, quickly.
TUNE (Tuning)
Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up
the frequency. Turn the knob counterclock- wise to step down the frequency.
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NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system
operation:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system.
Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or Compact Disc into
the slot.
The use of cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise
from the speakers of the audio sys- tem 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 radioit 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.
Here are some common reception prob- lems that probably do not indicate a prob- lem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stationsGenerally, 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 transmit- ter. They are often accompanied by distor- tion.
MultipathFM 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 oth- er out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Static and flutteringThese occur when signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or
other large objects. Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swappingIf the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or weak- ened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in the second station until the origi- nal signal can be picked up again.
AM
FadingAM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphereespecially at night.
These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta- tion, causing the radio station to sound
alternately strong and weak.
Station interferenceWhen a reflected sig-
nal 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 broad- cast.
StaticAM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electri- cal motors. This results in static.
CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES
For the best performance for your cas- sette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regu- larly.
A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest way to
clean them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is recommended.)
Car audio system operating hints
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Use highquality cassettes.
Lowquality cassette tapes can cause many problems, including poor sound,
inconsistent playing speed, and constant autoreversing. They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette
player.
Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off.
Do not leave a cassette in the player
if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.
Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight.
Avoid using cassettes with a total play-
ing time longer than 100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape used in
these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS
Use only compact discs labeled as shown.
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.
Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip.
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.
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Your automatic changer or compact disc player cannot play special shaped or lowquality compact discs such as
those shown here. Do not use them as the changer or player could be dam- aged.
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.
Dirt, scrapes, 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.)
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.
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a
soft, lintfree cloth that has been damp- ened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc
(not in circles). Dry it with another soft, lintfree cloth. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or antistatic device.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard- ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
Controls 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air flow selector settings 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning system
Controls 134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air flow selector settings 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 8
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1. A/C" Button
2. Air Intake Selector
3. Air Flow Selector
4. Temperature Selector
5. Fan Speed Selector
Manual air conditioning system Controls
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Fan speed selector
Turn the knob to adjust the fan speedto the right to increase, to the left to de-
crease.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperature to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
Air flow selector
Turn the knob to select the vents used for
air flow.
1. PanelAir flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. BilevelAir flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. FloorAir flows mainly from the floor vents.
4. Floor/WindshieldAir flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically. This is to
clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in- take selector button once again.
Press the A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.
5. WindshieldAir flows mainly from the windshield vents.
Turning the air flow selector to the windshield position turns on the defog- ging function with the purpose of clear-
ing the front view.
This position allows the air intake to
select FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to
RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in- take selector button once again.
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 the illustration after A/C" button.
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Air intake selector
The air intake selector button is used to switch the air intake FRESH mode that
draws outside air into the system and RECIRCULATED mode that recirculates the air inside vehicle.
To turn the air source to RECIRCULATED mode, press the button. The indicator will
come on. To turn the air source to FRESH mode, press the button again. The indica- tor will go off.
To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automati- cally to FRESH depending on the condi-
tion of the air conditioning system.
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 ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.
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Air flow selector settings Operating tips
To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
Make sure the air intake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked (by leaves or snow, for example).
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.
Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through- out the vehicle.
On cold days, move the fan speed to HI" for a minute to help clear the in-
take ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.
When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle 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".
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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 speedAny setting except OFF" TemperatureTowards WARM
(red zone) Air intakeFRESH (outside air) Air flowFLOOR Air conditioningOFF
For quick heating, select recirculated air for a few minutes. To keep the windows from fogging, select fresh af-
ter the vehicle interior has been warmed.
Press the A/C" button on for dehumidi- fied heating.
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 speedAny setting except OFF" TemperatureTowards COLD
(blue zone) Air intakeFRESH (outside air) Air flowPANEL Air conditioningON
For quick cooling, select recirculated air for a few minutes.
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speedAny setting except OFF" TemperatureTowards COLD
(blue zone) Air intakeFRESH (outside air) Air flowPANEL Air conditioningOFF
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Defogging
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speedAny setting except OFF" TemperatureTowards WARM
(red zone) to heat; COLD (blue zone) to cool
Air intakeFRESH (outside air) Air flowWINDSHIELD
Turning the air flow selector to the wind-
shield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view.
When turning the air flow selector to wind- shield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to
RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again.
Press the A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.
On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshieldthe difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse.
Defrosting
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speedAny setting except OFF" TemperatureTowards WARM
(red zone) Air intakeFRESH (outside air) Air flowWINDSHIELD
Turning the air flow selector to the wind-
shield position turns on the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the front view.
When turning the air flow selector to wind- shield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to
RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again.
Press the A/C" button for dehumidified heating. This setting clears the front view more quickly.
To heat the vehicle interior while de- frosting the windshield, choose floor/windshield air flow.
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1. Air Intake Selector
2. Windshield Air Flow Button
3. A/C" Button
4. MODE" Button (air flow selector)
5. Fan Speed Selector
6. OFF" Button
7. AUTO" Button
8. Temperature Selector
Automatic air conditioning system Controls
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AUTO" button
For automatic operation of the air condi- tioning, press the AUTO" button. An indi-
cator light will illuminate to show that the automatic operation mode has been se- lected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed, air flow, air intake and onoff of the air conditioning according to the tem- perature.
When you adjust the temperature selector button to maximum cooling, a MAX COLD" message will appear on the display
and the air intake mode will be automati- cally changed to RECIRCULATE.
You may use manual controls if you want to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press the OFF" button.
Fan speed selector
Push the >" (increase) or <" (decrease) side of the button to adjust the fan speed.
In automatic operation, you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperature to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
Pushing the temperature selector changes the temperature display between the air
conditioning temperature and outside tem- perature. (For details, see Outside tem- perature gauge" in Section 19.)
OFF" button
Push the button to turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
MODE" button (air flow selector)
Push the MODE" button to select the
vents used for air flow.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to select the air flow unless you desire another air flow mode.
1. PanelAir flows mainly from the instrument panel vents.
2. BilevelAir flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. FloorAir flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/WindshieldAir flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
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Windshield air flow button
When this button is pressed, air flows
mainly from the windshield vents and the FRESH mode is automatically set. This
setting clears the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RE- CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake
selector button once again.
Pressing the button once again returns the
air flow mode to the last one used.
Pressing the windshield button turns on the defrosterlinked air conditioning. At
this time, the A/C" button indicator comes on regardless of whether or not the A/C" button is pressed in. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
To turn off the air conditioning alone, press the A/C" button once again.
When the A/C" button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning.
For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after A/C" button.
Air intake selector
Press the button to select the air source.
1. RecirculateRecirculates the air inside the vehicle.
2. FreshDraws outside air into the sys- tem.
If the engine coolant temperature becomes extremely high, RECIRCULATE mode will automatically be selected. This is not a
malfunction. When the engine coolant tem- perature is lowered, the previous mode will resume.
To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automati-
cally to FRESH depending on the condi- tion of the air conditioning system.
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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 ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.
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Air flow selector settings Operating tips
To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
Make sure the air intake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked (by leaves or snow, for example).
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.
Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through- out the vehicle.
On cold days, push the fan speed se- lector to adjust the fan speed high for
a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.
When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle 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".
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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:
For automatic operation
Press in the AUTO" button. TemperatureTo the desired
temperature Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air conditioningOFF
For manual operation
Fan speedTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureTowards WARM (to the right)
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowFLOOR Air conditioningOFF
For quick heating, select recirculated air for a few minutes. To keep the
windows from fogging, select fresh af- ter the vehicle interior has been war- med.
Press the A/C" button on for dehumidi- fied heating.
Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield.
Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation
Press in the AUTO" button. TemperatureTo the desired
temperature Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air conditioningON
For manual operation
Fan speedTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureTowards COLD (to the left)
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowPANEL Air conditioningON
For quick cooling, select recirculated air for a few minutes.
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Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation
Press in the AUTO" button. TemperatureTowards low temperature Air intakeFRESH (outside air) Air conditioningOFF
For manual operation
Fan speedTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureTowards COLD (to the left)
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowPANEL Air conditioningOFF
Defogging and defrosting
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation
TemperatureTowards high temperature
to heat; low temperature to cool
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowWINDSHIELD
For manual operation
Fan speedTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureTowards WARM (to the right) to heat; COLD (to the left) to
cool Air intakeFRESH (outside air) Air flowWINDSHIELD
When pressing the windshield air flow but-
ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto- matically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RE- CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake
selector button once again.
Pressing the windshield button turns on the defrosterlinked air conditioning. At this time, the A/C" button indicator comes
on regardless of whether or not the A/C" button is pressed in. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
To turn off the air conditioning alone, press the A/C" button once again.
When the A/C" button is not pressed in, pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning.
On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshieldthe difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse.
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation
TemperatureTowards high temperature
Air intakeFRESH (outside air) Air flowWINDSHIELD
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For manual operation
Fan speedTo the desired fan speed
TemperatureTowards WARM (to the right)
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowWINDSHIELD
When pressing the windshield air flow but-
ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto- matically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RE- CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again.
Pressing the windshield button turns on the defrosterlinked air conditioning. At
this time, the A/C" button indicator comes on regardless of whether or not the A/C" button is pressed in. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
To turn off the air conditioning alone, press the A/C" button once again.
When the A/C" button is not pressed in, pressing another air flow button turns off
the air conditioning.
To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow.
Side vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents. The side vents may be
opened or closed as shown.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment
Clock 144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature gauge 145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener box 148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box 151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks 153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system 153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Clock
Type A
Type B
Type C
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ACC" or ON" position.
To reset the hour: Push the H" button. To reset the minutes: Push the M" button.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one oclock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indi- cator will be reduced.
Type B only
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de- sired, push the :00" button.
For example, if the :00" button is de- pressed when the time is between
1:011:29, the time will change to 1:00. If the time is between 1:301:59, the time will change to 2:00.
Type C only
Push the MODE" button to change the
display from clock to outside temperature gauge. (See Outside temperature gauge" in this section.)
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The outside temperature gauge indi- cates the outside air temperature.
The key must be in the ON" position.
To change the display from clock to out-
side temperature gauge, push and release MODE". The display changes in order from clock to outside temperature gauge
(F) to outside temperature gauge (C), then back to clock each time you push. (See Clock" in this section.)
1. Outside temperature gauge (F)Shows outside air temperature in
Fahrenheit. The displayed temperature ranges from 22F to 122F.
2. Outside temperature gauge (C)Shows the outside air tempera- ture in Celsius.
The displayed temperature ranges from 30C to 50C.
When you return the key to the ACC"
position, the display returns to clock.
If there is a problem with the connection
to the outside air temperature sensor, " will appear on the display. Contact your Toyota dealer.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the tempera- ture indicator is reduced. The outside temperature gauge indi-
cates the outside air temperature when you push the TEMP" selector button.
The key must be in the ON" position.
Pushing the button once again will turn off the display.
When the air conditioning system is on, pushing the button once indicates the out- side temperature and a second time
changes the display back to the air condi- tioning temperature.
Outside temperature gauge (type A)
Outside temperature gauge (type B)
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays
Cigarette lighter and front ashtray (type A)
Cigarette lighter and front ashtray (type B)
Rear ashtray (on some models)
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. When it becomes heated, it automatical- ly pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ACC" position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement.
ASHTRAYS
Front ashtray:
Type ATo use the ashtray, push on the lid.
Type BTo use the ashtray, pull it out.
Rear ashtray:
To use the ashtray, pull it out.
When finished with your cigarette, thor- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push it back in completely.
To remove the ashtray, press down on the lock spring plate and pull out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always push the ash- tray back in completely after use.
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Power outlet
The power outlet is designed for power supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the ACC" or ON" position for the power outlet to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the ap- propriate plug that fits the outlet,
or allowing any liquid into the out- let may cause electrical failure or short circuits.
Glove box
To use the glove box, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
With the instrument panel lights on, the glove box light will come on when the
glove box is open.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
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.
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Garage door opener box
The box is designed to store a garage door opener transmitter.
Open the cover and remove the Velcro loop.
Remove the paper strip covering the adhe- sive on back side of loop and adhere loop
to back side of the transmitter near cen- ter.
Please note if transmitter has wire clip for sun visor, this clip must be removed prior
to adhesion of the Velcro.
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Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac- ing inside of box into the box. Make sure
the transmitter button is located above button pins.
Remove spacers from the center panel. Place the largest spacer on the pin that
would be below transmitter button when the cover is closed. Close the cover.
When the garage door opener transmitter is properly installed, you can operate the
transmitter by pushing the center panel of the cover.
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If the center panel does not contact with your garage door opener transmitter:
Check to see if spacer is on correct pin.
Attach another spacer to the top of original spacer. Check operation. If re- quired, continue add spacers until con-
tact is achieved.
If the transmitter is clattering during driv-
ing, fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent the transmitter from clattering.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the garage door opener box closed while driving.
Keep the remained spacers away from children.
The auxiliary box and garage door opener box (stored in the glove box) are interchangeable.
Removing the cover
Half open the cover. Pinch each hinge and pull it out of its pivot one by one as shown above.
Do not remove the cover forcibly.
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Installing the cover
Align the hinges to the pivots, and press
each hinge with a thumb until you hear a click.
Make sure that the cover opens and closes smoothly.
Auxiliary box (type A)
To use the box, open it as shown above.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.
NOTICE
In hot weather, inside of the vehicle
becomes very hot. Do not leave any- thing flammable or deformable such as a lighter, the glasses, etc. inside.
Auxiliary box (type B)
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.
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Auxiliary box (type C)
To use the box, push down the knob and pull it out completely.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.
Cup holder
Front
Rear
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drinkcans securely.
Front: To use the holder, open the lid.
Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other than cups or drinkcans on 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.
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.
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Grocery bag hooks
This hook is designed to hang things like grocery bags.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the hook, avoid
hanging heavy loads on it.
Traction control system
Slip indicator light
TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light
AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
The traction control system automatical- ly helps control the spinning of the front wheels which may occur when ac- celerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver to control the driv- ing power of the front wheels. When you turn the ignition switch on, the traction control system always turns on automatically, and the slip indicator light and TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light will come on. The indicator lights will go off after a few seconds.
Leave the system on during ordinary driving so that it can operate when needed. When traction control is ap- plied, the slip indicator light blinks.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the traction
control system is in the selfcheck mode, and does not indicate malfunction. When the traction control system is operating,
you may feel vibration or noise of your vehicle, caused by operation of the brakes. This indicates the system is func-
tioning properly.
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When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels
from spinning.
MANUAL OPERATION
You can turn off the traction control system by pushing the TRAC OFF" switch. The TRAC OFF" indicator/warn- ing light will come on. Pushing the TRAC OFF" switch a second time turns on the traction control system and the TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light will go off.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road condi- tions, full traction of the vehicles and power to the front wheels may not be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle at any speed or con- duct any during maneuver which will cause the vehicle to lose traction. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your ve- hicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at an ap- propriate and cautious speed for the road conditions present.
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Floor mat
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a
hole, then it is designed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking
clip into the hole in the floor carpet.
CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.
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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Breakin period 158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Threeway catalytic converters 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine exhaust cautions 162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Facts about engine oil consumption 163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Twin ground electrode platinumtipped spark plugs 164. . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage precautions 167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Toyotas identification 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft prevention labels 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of tires 170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Breakin period
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate breakin. 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:
Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
Run the engine at moderate speed be-
tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.
Avoid fullthrottle starts.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles).
Fuel
FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un- leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mixups, your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un- leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan- dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5M93 in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose its ef- fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also, this can increase maintenance costs.
OCTANE RATING
5SFE engine: Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
1MZFE engine: Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle perfor- mance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating 91 (Re- search Octane Number of 96) or higher is recommended.
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.
If your engine knocks...
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.
However, now and then, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel- erating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern.
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GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT ADDITIVES
Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid buildup 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 WorldWide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied world wide. The WWFC consists of three categories that depend on required emission lev- els. In the U.S., category 3 has been adopted. The WWFC improves air quali- ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance.
CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re- formulated gasoline that contains oxy- genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-
oline provide excellent vehicle perfor- mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im- prove 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.
SULFUR IN GASOLINE
If your vehicle is certified to California Emission Regulations, the vehicle is designed to operate on California cleaner burning gasoline (CBG) that contains lower sulfur. If you cannot use California CBG, your emission control system may suffer damage and turn on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp.
If the malfunction is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT
Some gasoline contain an octane en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con- taining MMT is used, your emission con- trol system may be adversely affected.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in- strument cluster may come on. If this hap- pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-
vice.
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it is unleaded, has an octane rating no lower than 87 and does not contain more than 10% ethanol.
Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-
nol.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasolines containing methanol. If you use gasoline containing methanol, use only gasoline meeting the requirements above
and also containing less than 5% metha- nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi- tors for methanol.
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GASOLINE QUALITY
In a very few cases, you may experience driveability problems caused by the partic-
ular 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.
NOTICE
Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel sys- tem damage or vehicle performance problems.
If driveability problems are encoun- tered (poor hot starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue the
use.
Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ing refueling. Gasohol may cause paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Operation in foreign countries
If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country...
First, comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane number).
Threeway catalytic converters
Type A
Type B
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The threeway catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Keep people and combustible mate- rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot.
Do not drive, idle or park your ve- hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags.
NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases
flowing into the threeway catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent
this and other damage, observe the following precautions:
Use only unleaded gasoline.
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creat- ing an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter.
Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min-
utes.
Avoid racing the engine.
Do not pushstart or pullstart your vehicle.
Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.
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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 ex- tremely high threeway catalytic converter temperature.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a checkup as soon
as possible. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its threeway catalytic converter sys-
tem best.
To ensure that the threeway cata-
lytic converter and the entire emis- sion control system operate proper- ly, your vehicle must receive the
periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For scheduled maintenance information,
refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or Owners Manual Supple- ment".
Engine exhaust cautions
CAUTION
Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. It contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. It can cause unconsciousness or even death.
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.
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.
Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with the engine run- ning. 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.
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. An open or unsealed trunk lid may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
To allow proper operation of your vehicles ventilation system, keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind- shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth- er obstructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with the windows open and the trunk lid closed. Have the cause immediately located and corrected.
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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 main- taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con- sume some engine oil during normal engine operation. The causes of oil consumption in a normal engine are as follows.
Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis- ton 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.
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 tem- perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.
The amount of engine oil consumed de- pends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by highspeed driv- ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
When judging the amount of oil con- sumption, 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 nor-
mal 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 prop-
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en- gine 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.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check, see Checking the engine oil level" in Sec- tion 72.
Facts about engine oil consumption
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Your engine is fitted with twin ground electrode platinumtipped spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only twin ground electrode plati-
numtipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your engine perfor- mance.
Brake system
The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate subsystems. If either subsystem should
fail, the other will still work. However, the pedal will be harder to press, and your stopping distance will be longer. 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 powerassist 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 stopsbut no more!
CAUTION
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu- um.
Even if the power assist is com- pletely lost, the brakes will still work. But you will have to push the pedal hard, much harder than nor- mal. And your braking distance will be longer.
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with ABS" warning light)
The antilock brake system is designed to help prevent lockup of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steer- ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances.
Twin ground electrode platinumtipped spark plugs
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Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the antilock brake system function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
In this situation, to let the antilock 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 perfor- mance.
The antilock brake system becomes op- erative 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 the manhole cover, the steel plate under the construc- tion, joints in the bridge, etc. on a rainy day tends to activate the antilock brake system.
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 is started. This means that the antilock brake system is in the self check mode, and does not indicate a mal- function.
When the antilock brake system is ac- tivated, the following conditions may occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- tion of the system:
You may hear the antilock brake sys- tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve- hicle body and steering wheel. You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve- hicle is stopped.
At the end of the antilock brake sys- tem activation, the brake pedal may move a little forward.
CAUTION
Do not overestimate the antilock brake system: Although the antilock brake system assists in providing ve- hicle 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, be- cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti lock brake system on.
If tires grip performance exceeds its capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain, the antilock brake system does not provide vehicle control.
Antilock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- tance: Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Compared with vehicles without an antilock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis- tance in the following cases:
Driving on rough, gravel or snow covered roads.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving over the steps such as the joints on the road.
Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differ- ences in surface height.
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Install all 4 tires of specified size at appropriate pressure: The antilock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respec- tive wheels turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed resulting in a longer stopping dis- tance.
Type A
Type B
ABS" warning light
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. There- after, 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 antilock brake system and the traction 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
antilock 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 parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON" posi- tion, or remains on.
The light comes on while you are driv- ing.
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A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem.
DRUMINDISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM (1MZFE engine)
Your vehicle has a drumindisc type
parking brake system. This type of brake system needs beddingdown of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- dingdown.
Brake pad wear limit indicators
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 ro- tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.
Luggage stowage precautions
When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when
at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal- anced. Locating the weight as far for- ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded weight.
CAUTION
To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the en- larged trunk. Keep luggage or pack- ages low, as close to the floor as possible.
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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 seri- ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
Do not place anything on the pack- age tray behind the rear seatback. Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.
Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with the drivers field of view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turn- ing, and impair the drivers control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
vehicle capacity weight specified in Section 8.
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.
This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering
the ownership of your vehicle.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label.
Your Toyotas identification Vehicle identification number
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Engine number
5SFE engine
1MZFE engine
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
Theft prevention labels
Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).
The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing 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 destroy-
ing the integrity of the label. Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth- er, will be impossible.
NOTICE
You should not attempt to remove the
theft prevention labels as it may vio- late certain state or federal laws.
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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.
Types of tires
Determine what kind of tires your ve- hicle is originally equipped with.
1. Summer tires
Summer tires are highspeed capability tires best suited to highway driving under
dry conditions.
Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, sum-
mer tires are inadequate for driving on snowcovered or icy roads. For driving on snowcovered or icy roads, we recom-
mend 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 accel- eration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway
driving.
CAUTION
Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of con- trol.
Do not use tires other than the manufacturers designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originally equipped tires and wheels.
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STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving in various conditions 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing 175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 182. . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
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Before starting the engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle be- fore 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.
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- sories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans-
mission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is started. A starter safety device will pre-
vent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the se-
lector lever in P". If you need to re- start the engine while the vehicle 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: De- press the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
(b) Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- low the instructions in (a) Before crank- ing".
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper airfuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator ped- al, crank the engine by turning the key
to START". Release it when the en- gine starts.
2. After the engine runs for about 10 se- conds, you are ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the
engine warm up for a few minutes before driving.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See If your vehicle will not start" in Sec- tion 4.
How to start the engine (a) Before cranking
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NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. This will allow you much better control.
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving onto high, sharpedged objects and other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage result- ing in tire bursts.
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 transmis- sion in P" (automatic) or in first or reverse (manual). If necessary, block
the wheels.
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 park- ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
Before driving off, make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off.
Do not leave your vehicle unat- tended while the engine is running.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy.
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.
Be careful when accelerating, up- shifting, downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. Sudden accelera- tion or engine braking could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
Tips for driving in various conditions
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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 highspeed capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to con- sult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are highspeed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
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 park- ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely.
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze protection of engine coolant.
Your coolant must contain ethyleneglycol
type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components. Use TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent.
See Section 72 for details about coolant type selection.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
When it is extremely cold, we recommend
to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to provide protection down to about 50C (58F). Do not use more than 70% solu-
tion for better coolant performance.
Check the condition of the battery and cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start- ing. Section 73 tells you how to visually inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased to check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold weather.
See Section 72 for recommended viscos-
ity. 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 deal- erhe will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock deicer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from freezing.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti- freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturers directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicles paint.
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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 emer- gency 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.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) from the front behind a motorhome.
CAUTION
Dinghy towing requires special equip- ment 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.
Dinghy towing (with automatic transmission)
Dinghy towing (with manual transmission)
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DINGHY TOWING TIPS
Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob- serve 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.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passengercarrying 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.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
sult your Toyota dealer for further in- formation on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
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WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all with- in the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
CAUTION
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed 907 kg (2000 lb.). Ex- ceeding this weight is dangerous.
Trailer hitch assemblies have differ- ent weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capa- ble of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maxi- mum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating speci- fied for the trailerhitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri- ous personal injuries.
The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The gross ve- hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas- sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle.
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The load on either the front or rear 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.
Tongue load
Total trailer weight 100=9to11%
Total trailer weight Tongue load
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 90 kg (200 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.
HITCHES
Use only a hitch which is recom- mended by the hitch manufacturer and
conforms to the total trailer weight re- quirement.
Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends removing the trail- 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.
NOTICE
Do not use axlemounted 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.
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applica- ble federal and state/provincial regu- lations.
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A safety chain must always be used 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 dam- aged or separated. For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacturers recommenda- tions.
CAUTION
If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are required.
Never tap into your vehicles hy- draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness.
Never tow a trailer without using a 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.
TIRES
Ensure that your vehicles tires are properly inflated. Adjust the tire pres-
sure to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated below (see Section 72 for instructions.):
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Front 220(2.2,32)
Rear 220(2.2,32)
The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trail-
er manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight.
TRAILER LIGHTS
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 trail-
er. Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-
age your vehicles electrical system and cause a malfunction of your lights.
BREAKIN SCHEDULE
Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a
vehicle with any new power train com- ponent (engine, transmission, differen- tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first
800 km (500 miles) of driving.
MAINTENANCE
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. For this informa- tion, please refer to the scheduled maintenance information in the Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide" or Owners Manual Supplement".
Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing
ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.
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PRETOWING SAFETY CHECK
Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal noseup or nosedown condition, and check for improper
tongue load, overload,worn suspension or other possible causes.
Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it can not shift.
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.
TRAILER TOWING TIPS
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently than when not tow- ing. The three main causes of vehicle trailer accidents are driver error, exces- sive speed and improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when towing:
Before starting out, check operation of the lights and all vehicletrailer connec-
tions. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and con- nections. Before actually towing a trail-
er, practice turning, stopping and back- ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel.
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 pro-
cedure 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 acci-
dent.
Because stopping distance may be in- creased, vehicletovehicle 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 ve- hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
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.
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.
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.
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 pre- pare 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.
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 be- fore changing lanes.
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In order to maintain engine braking effi- ciency do not use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic
transmission).
Because of the added load of the trail- er, your vehicles engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over 30C [85F]) 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" in Section 4.
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 un- der 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.
When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in P" position
(automatic) or the clutch pedal de- pressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be
sure to keep the brake pedal de- pressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot brake on automatic transmission ve-
hicles) and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed lim- it,whichever is lower. Because insta- bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle trailer combination usually in- creases as the speed increases,ex- ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may cause loss of control.
Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden down- shifts.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi- ciency.
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Getting more kilometers/mileage from a liter/gallon of fuel is easyjust 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:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor- rect pressure. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section
72 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Once the engine is running smoothly, begin drivingbut gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may take a little longer.
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" in Section 16.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
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.
Avoid engine lugging or overrev- ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down. Stopandgo driving wastes fuel.
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 dis- tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal. This causes premature wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
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 con- sumption.
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.
Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.
Keep your vehicle tunedup and in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp- er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease,brakes not adjusted, etc. all
lower engine performance and contrib- ute 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 informa- tion, please refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide" or Owners Manu- al Supplement").
How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too
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CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function with- out the engine running. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run- ning.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start 186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 201. . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 202. . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4
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Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the correct starting procedure given in How to start the
engine" in Section 3 and that you have sufficient fuel. If your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobiliser system, 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, the system is possibly broken. Call your Toyota dealer. (See Keys (with engine
immobiliser system)" in Section 12.)
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 start-
ing. See (c) Jump starting" for further instructions.
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.
NOTICE
Do not pull or pushstart the ve-
hicle. It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. Also the threeway catalytic
converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start
1. The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. See (b) Starting a
flooded engine" for further instructions.
2. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota
dealer or qualified repair shop.
(b) Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, your engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking.
If this happens, turn the key to START" with the accelerator pedal held down. Keep the key and accelerator pedal in
these positions for 15 seconds and re- lease them. Then try starting the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start after 15 se- conds 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 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
If your vehicle will not start (a) Simple checks
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(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious personal injury and damage to your vehicle which might re- sult 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 me-
chanic or towing service.
CAUTION
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 ve- hicle.
If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in your eyes, remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water imme- diately. Then get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while enroute to the medical office.
The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near. Use only standardised 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 unneces- sary lights and accessories.
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster and discharged batter- ies. 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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Discharged battery
Booster battery
Positive terminal (+" mark)
Positive terminal (+" mark)
Jumper cable
4. Make the cable connections in the or- der a, b, c, d.
a. Connect the clamp of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive ( )
terminal on the discharged battery.
b. Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive (red) jumper cable to
the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery.
Negative terminal (" mark)
Booster battery
Discharged battery
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 points are shown in the following illustrations:
Connecting point for 5SFE engine
Connecting point for 1MZFE engine
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Do not connect it 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 any- thing except the correct battery termi- nals or the ground.
5. Start your engine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover clothsthey 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.
If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see If your
vehicle will not start".
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow- er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.
If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you ex- perience a loss of power, or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. You should follow this procedure...
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and turn on your emergency flashers. Put the transmission in P"
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap- ply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioning if it is being used.
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.
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.
If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle overheats
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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.
CAUTION
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 en- gine 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 en- gine is running. Fill it about half full.
CAUTION
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.
6. After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to normal, again check the coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri- ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system. You should have it checked as
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.
If you have a flat tire
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping 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 thor- oughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack. Personal injury may occur.
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Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
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 neces- sary.
Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising the ve- hicle with jack improperly posi- tioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone.
Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing.
Do not raise the vehicle with some- one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a de-
flated tire. Driving even a short dis- tance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair.
1. Get the required tools and spare tire.
1. Wheel nut wrench 2. Jack
3. Jack handle 4. Spare tire
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you
should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their stor- age locations.
Required tools and spare tire
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To remove the jack, turn the jack joint by hand until the jack becomes free.
Type A
Type B
To store the jack:
Type A
Align the hole of the jack head with the vehicle hook. Turn the jack joint until the jack base fits securely with the vehicle
body.
This prevents the jack from flying forward during a collision or sudden stop.
Type B
Turn the jack joint until the jack base fits
securely with the vehicle body.
This prevents the jack from flying forward
during a collision or sudden stop.
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To remove the spare tire:
1. Loosen the nut and remove it.
2. Remove the spare tire cover.
3. Loosen the bolt and remove it.
4. Remove the spacer.
Then take the spare tire out of the ve- hicle.
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.
Blocking the wheel
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 from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels.
Removing wheel ornament
Type A
Type B
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3. Remove the wheel ornament.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using 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 person- al injury.
Loosening wheel nuts
4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-
ing 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 yetjust unscrew them about onehalf turn.
Positioning the jack
5. Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown.
Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place.
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Raising your vehicle
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, doublecheck that it is
properly positioned.
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone.
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.
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Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- rosion on the mounting surfaces with a
wire brush or such. Installation of wheels without good metaltometal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to
loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving. Therefore after the first 1600 km (1000 miles), check to see
that the wheel nuts are tight.
Reinstalling wheel nuts
8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight.
Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in- ward) and tighten them as much as you
can by hand. Press back on the tire and see if you can tighten them more.
Lowering your vehicle
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 en- gaged over the nut.
Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown. Repeat the process until all
the nuts are tight.
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CAUTION
When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all oth- er persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
Reinstalling wheel ornament
Type A
Type B
10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.
1. Put the wheel ornament into position.
On some models, align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown.
2. Then tap it firmly with the side or heel of your hand to snap it into place.
CAUTION
Take due care in handling the orna- ment to avoid unexpected personal injury.
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After changing wheels
11. Check the air pressure of the re- placed tire.
Adjust the air pressure to the specification
designed 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 pos- sible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Section 8 with a torque
wrench. Have a technician repair the flat tire.
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 in- jury during a collision or sudden braking.
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front
From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. 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 com- mercial tow truck service, tow your ve- hicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency tow- ing" 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.
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 pre-
cautions 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.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to en-
sure 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 frontRelease the parking brake.
From rear
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.
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
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
ther from the front or rear. This may cause body damage.
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tempo- rarily towed by a cable or chain se- cured to one of the emergency towing eyelets under the vehicle. Use extreme caution when towing vehicles.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be damaged.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hardsurfaced roads for a short dis- tance 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 ve- hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and towing cable or chain. The eyelets 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 eyelets provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral (manu- al) or N" (automatic). The key must be
in ACC" (engine off) or ON" (engine run- ning).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow- er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.
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If you cannot shift the selector lever out of P" position to other positions even though the brake pedal is de- pressed, use the shift lock override but- ton as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK" position. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Pry up the cover with a flatbladed screwdriver or equivalent.
3. Insert your finger into the hole to push down the shift lock override button. You can shift out of P" position only while pushing the but- ton.
4. Shift into N" position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
If you lose your keys
You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number. If your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobiliser system, the dealer will also need your master key.
Vehicles with engine immobiliser system
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 immobi- liser system must be replaced.
See the suggestion given in Keys" in Section 12.
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 be-
cause it is the least expensive to replace. Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever
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You can purchase a new wireless re- mote control transmitter at your Toyota dealer.
Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve- hicle 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.
You can use the wireless remote control system with the new transmitter. Contact
your Toyota dealer for detailed information.
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter
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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 204. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing your Toyota 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Toyota, through its diligent research, de- sign and use of the most advanced technology available, has done its part to
help prevent corrosion and has provided 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:
The accumulation of road salt, dirt and
moisture in hardtoreach areas under the vehicle.
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 ve- hicle under certain environmental condi- tions:
Road salt or dust control chemicals will
accelerate corrosion, as will the pres- ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution.
High humidity accelerates corrosion es- pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point.
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.
High ambient temperatures can cause
corrosion to those components of the vehicle which are prevented from quickdrying due to lack of proper ven-
tilation.
The above signifies the necessity to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean as possible and to repair any dam- age to paint or protective coatings as
soon as possible.
To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota, follow these guidelines:
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:
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 cor- rosion.
High pressure water or steam is effec- tive for cleaning the vehicles 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 them. 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.
Wash the underside of the vehicle thor- oughly when winter is over.
See Washing and waxing your Toyota" for more tips.
Check the condition of your vehicles paint and trim. If you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up im-
mediately to prevent corrosion from start- ing. If the chips or scratches have gone through the bare metal, have a qualified
body shop make the repair.
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Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- ter and dirt can accumulate under the floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-
casionally check under the mats to make sure the area is dry. Be particularly care- ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-
ers, fertilizers, salt, e tc.; 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. Fullsize 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 venti- lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in the garage, or if you drive it in covered
with water or snow, your garage may be so damp it will cause corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can
corrode if the ventilation is poor.
Washing your Toyota
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and
parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos- sible.
When driving in a coastal area
When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze
When having coal tar, tree sap, bird droppings and carcass of an insect
When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust and chemical substance
When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud
Handwashing your Toyota
Work in the shade and wait until the vehicle body is not hot to the touch.
CAUTION
When cleaning under floor or chassis, be careful not to injure your hands.
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- move any mud or road salt from the underside of the vehicle or in the
wheel wells.
2. Wash with a mild carwash soap, mixed according to the manufacturers
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keep it wet by dipping it frequently into the wash water. Do not rub hardlet
the soap and water remove the dirt.
Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic
wheel ornaments are damaged easily by organic substances. If any organic sub- stances splashes an ornament, be sure to
wash it off with water and check if the ornament is damaged.
CAUTION
Do not attach the heavily damaged plastic wheel ornament. It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents while the vehicle is moving.
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
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Road tar: Remove with turpentine or cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances (gaso-
line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol- vents), which may be toxic or cause damage.
3. Rinse thoroughlydried 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 hardyou might scratch
the paint.
Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto- matic car wash, but remember that the paint can be scratched by some type 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 wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyotas finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle surface
does not repel water well, apply wax.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weath- ered, use a carcleaning polish, fol- lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturers instructions and precautions. Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur-
face in large patches.
NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers if
your vehicle is repainted and placed in a high heat paint waxing booth. High temperatures could damage the
bumpers.
Cleaning the interior
CAUTION
Vehicles with side airbags:
Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the floor. This may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, resulting in serious injury.
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 un- der 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.
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First vacuum over the upholstery to re- move 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, re- peat the procedure. Commercial foaming type vinyl cleaners are also available
which work well. Follow the manufacturers instructions.
NOTICE
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
or window cleaner on the interior.
Carpets
Use a good foamtype shampoo to clean the carpets.
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove
as much dirt as possible. Several types of foam cleaners are available; some are in aerosol can sand others are powders or
liquids which you mix with water to pro- duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets, use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.
Rub in overlapping circles.
Do not apply waterthe 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 clean- ing, check the belts for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts.
NOTICE
Do not use dye or bleach on the
beltsit may weaken them.
Do not use the belts until they be- come dry.
Windows
The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires on the rear window.
Air conditioning control panel, car au- dio, instrument panel, c onsole panel, and switches
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-
warm water then lightly w ipe off dirt.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances (sol-
vents, kerosene, alcohol, g asoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions. These chemicals can cause discol-
oring, staining or peeling of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing
agents, make sure their ingredients do not include the substances men- tioned above.
If you use a liquid car freshener, do not spill the liquid onto the ve-
hicles interior surfaces. It may con- tain the ingredients mentioned a- bove. Immediately clean any spill
using the method mentioned above.
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Leather Interior
The leather upholstery may be cleaned with neutral detergent for wool.
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 venti- lated shaded area.
NOTICE
If a stain should fail to come out
with a neutral detergent, apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent.
Never use organic substances such as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, o r alkaline or acid solutions for clean-
ing the leather as these could c ause discoloring.
Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather.
Mildew may develop on soiled leath-
er upholstery. Be especially careful to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your upholstery always clean.
Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink. Keep your ve-
hicle in a shaded area, especially in the summer.
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.
Improper cleaning of the leather up- holstery could result in discolor-
ation or staining.
If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Maintenance requirements 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the Sched- uled Maintenance Guide" or Owners Manual Supplement".
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Maintenance requirements
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed for fewer maintenance requirements with long- er service intervals to save both your time
and money. However, each regular mainte- nance, as well as daytoday care, is more important than ever before to ensure
smooth, troublefree, safe, and economical drivings.
It is the owners responsibility to make
sure the specified maintenance, including general maintenance service, is performed. Note that both the new vehicle and emis-
sion control system warranties specify that proper maintenance and care must be per- formed. See Owners Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet" or Owners Manual Supple- ment" for complete warranty information.
General maintenance
General maintenance items are those day
today care practices that are important to your vehicle for proper operation. It is the owners 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
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or
Owners Manual Supplement" are those required to be serviced at regular inter- vals.
For details of your maintenance schedule, read the Scheduled Maintenance Guide"
or Owners Manual Supplement".
It is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied.
The owner may elect to use nonToyota supplied parts for replacement pur- poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty. However, use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec- tiveness of the emission control sys- tems.
You may also elect to have mainte- nance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system performed by any automotive repair es- tablishment or individual without invali- dating this warranty. See Owners War- ranty Information Booklet" or Owners Manual Supplement" for complete war- ranty information.
Where to go for service?
Toyota technicians are welltrained spe- cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips, and indealership training programs. They learn to work on
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, rather than while they are working on it.
You can be confident that your Toyota dealers service department performs the best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehiclereliably and eco- nomically.
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
all required maintenance has been per- formed for warranty coverage. And 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.
What about doityourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
cal ability and a few basic automotive tools. Simple instructions for how to per- form them are presented in Section 7.
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If you are a skilled doityourself mechan- ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom- mended. Please be aware that doityour-
self maintenance can affect your warranty coverage. See Owners Warranty Informa- tion Booklet" or Owners Manual Supple-
ment" for the details.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed as fre- quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing 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 quali- fied service shop immediately. It is recom- mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where ade- quate ventilation can be obtained if you run the engine.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at least once a month. See
Section 72 for additional information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive wear. See Section 72 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 mainte-
nance schedule. (For scheduled mainte- nance information, please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or Own-
ers Manual Supplement".) See Section 72 for additional information.
Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa- ter 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.
Doors and engine hood Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock se- curely. Make sure the engine hood sec- ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
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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. op-
erate 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 foldingdown
rear seatbacks, check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.
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.
Brakes At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
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" mecha- nism Check the lock release button of the se- lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in P" position and all brakes re-
leased.
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 Section 73 for additional in- formation.
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 Section 72 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level Your Toyota has a maintenance free bat- tery. You do not have to add distilled wa-
ter. For longer life of the battery, however, see Section 73 for additional information.
Brake fluid level Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See Section 72 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 Section 72 for addi- tional information.
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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 Section 72 for additional information.
Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See Engine exhaust cautions" in Section 2.)
Be on the alert for changes in perfor- mance, sounds, and visual tipoffs that indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa- ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im- mediately.)
Flatlooking tire; excessive tire squeal when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal;pedal al- most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
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
Do not continue driving with the ve- hicle unchecked. It could result in se- rious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury.
Does your vehicle need repairing?
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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Engine compartment overview 216. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doityourself service precautions 219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 220. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil level dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Fuse blocks
7. Battery
8. Electric cooling fans
9. Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine compartment overview
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil level dipstick
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Fuse blocks
7. Battery
8. Electric cooling fans
9. Windshield washer fluid tank
1MZFE engine
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Fuse locations
Spare fuses
With daytime running light system only
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If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in this section.
You should be aware that improper or in- complete servicing may result in operating problems.
Performing doityourself 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 ityourself maintenance, see Parts and
tools".
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental injury. Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
CAUTION
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.)
Right after driving, the engine compartmentthe engine, radiator, exhaust manifold and spark plug boots, etc.will be hot. So be care- ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames around fuel or the battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work- ing on the battery. It contains poi- sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack supporting it. Al- ways use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
Be sure that the ignition is off if 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.
Use eye protection whenever you work on or under your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as in- flammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it. To re- move used engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Do not leave used oil within the reach of children.
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Dispose of used oil and filter only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and fil- ter in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt- ages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit.
Add only demineralized or distilled water to fill the radiator. And if you spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plugholes.
Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
Do not reuse platinumtipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping.
Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission could be damaged.
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.
Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
When closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Positioning the jack
Front
Rear
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When jacking up your vehicle with the jack, position the jack correctly as shown in the illustrations.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack. Personal injury may occur.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
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 wheels on the opposite side of the jack up point if neces- sary.
Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising the ve- hicle with jack improperly posi- tioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone; use vehicle support stands.
Do not raise the vehicle with some- one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need on performing doityourself mainte- nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low): Engine oil API grade SJ,
EnergyConserving" or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your climate
Tools: Rag or paper towel Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low): TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
lent
See Section 72 for details about cool- ant type selection.
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools: Funnel (only for adding coolant)
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Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low): SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools: Rag or paper towel Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low): Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III
Tools: Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools: Warm water
Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary): Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with
same amperage rating as original
Adding washer fluid
Parts: Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools: Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts: Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in Re-
placing light bulbs" in Section 73.)
Tools: Screwdriver
Flatbladed screwdriver
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Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level 224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine coolant level 225. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking power steering fluid 227. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking tire pressure 228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires 230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing snow tires and chains 230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheel precautions 232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Checking the engine oil level
Low level Full level
Type A
Type B
Add oil O.K. Too full
With the engine at operating tempera- ture and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick.
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle
should be on a level spot. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstickpush it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex- haust manifold.
If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level line, add engine oil of the same type as already in the en- gine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time, checking the dipstick.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for ref-
erence.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap handtight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
5SFE engine 0.7(0.7,0.6) 1MZFE engine 1.5(1.6,1.3)
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil.
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
Use API grade SJ, EnergyConserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before next oil change
SAE 5W30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W30 engine oil in extremely low temperatures, the engine may become difficult to start, so SAE 5W30engine oil is recommended.
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API service symbol
ILSAC certification mark
Oil identification marks
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located any-
where on the outside of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) designations such as SJ. The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscos- ity grade such as SAE 5W30. Energy
Conserving" shown in the lower portion, indicates that the oil has fuelsaving ca- pabilities.
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan- dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
Look at the seethrough coolant reser- voir when the engine is cold. The cool- ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL" and LOW" lines on the reservoir. If the level is low, add ethyl- eneglycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum com- ponents.
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.
Always use ethyleneglycol type coolant
for a proper corrosion protection of alumi- num components. See information in the next column.
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.
Checking the engine coolant level
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CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not remove the radiator cap when the en- gine is hot.
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system. Your coolant must contain ethyleneglycol type coolant
for a proper corrosion protection of your engine that contains aluminum components. Use TOYOTA Long Life
Coolant" or equivalent.
In addition to preventing freezing and subsequent damage to the engine, this
type of coolant will also prevent corrosion. Further supplemental inhibitors or additives are neither needed nor recommended.
Read the coolant container for information on freeze protection. Follow the manufac-
turers directions for how much to mix with plain water (preferably demineralized water or distilled water). The total capacity
of the cooling system is given in Section 8.
We recommend to use 50% solution for your Toyota, to provide protection down to about 35C (31F). When it is extreme-
ly cold, to provide protection down to about 50C (58F), 60% solution is rec- ommended. Do not use more than 70%
solution for better coolant performance.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
Checking brake fluid
To check the fluid level, simply look at the seethrough 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 prob- lem.
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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.
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 eyes and damage painted surfaces. If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately. If you still feel uncomfortable with your eyes, go to the doctor.
NOTICE
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure
to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint.
Checking power steering fluid
Open
If cold O.K.
If cold add
Close If hot O.K.
If hot add
Check the fluid level through the reser- voir. If necessary, add automatic trans- mission fluid DEXRONII 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 (60C80C or 140F175F). You
may also check the level when the fluid is cold (about room temperature, 10C30C or 50F85F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
Clean all dirt from 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 DEXRONII orIII to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser- voir 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 steer-
ing could be damaged.
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Checking tire pressure
Keep your tire pressures at the proper level.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire size and the vehicle capacity weight are
given in Section 8. They are also on the tire pressure label as shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And dont forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive.
Low tire pressure results in excessive wear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo- my, and the possibility of blowouts from
overheated tires. Also, low tire pressure can cause poor sealing of the tire bead. If the tire pressure is excessively low,
there is the possibility of wheel deforma- tion and/or tire separation.
High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,
handling problems, excessive wear at the center of the tire tread, and a greater possibility of tire damage from road haz-
ards.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
The following instructions for checking tire pressure should be observed:
The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold. If your ve-
hicle 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 pressure reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge. The appearance of a tire can be mis- leading. Besides, tire pressures that
are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling.
Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure after driving. It is normal for the tire pressure to be higher after driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. The passenger and luggage weight should be located so that the
vehicle is balanced.
Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation 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.
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Checking and replacing tires
Tread wear indicator
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tires tread for the tread wear indicators. If the indicators show, re- place the tires.
The tires on your Toyota have builtin 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 re- placed. 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.).
Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any damage is found, consult with a techni- cian and have the tire repaired or re- placed.
Even if the damage does not appear seri- ous, a qualified technician should examine the damage. Objects which have pene-
trated the tire may have caused internal damage.
Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified techni- cian 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 only the same size and construction as original- ly installed and with the same or great- er load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome- ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance, and clearance between the body and tires
or snow chains.
CAUTION
Do not mix radial, bias belted, or biasply tires on your vehicle. It can cause dangerous handling char- acteristics, resulting in loss of con- trol.
Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturers recom- mended size.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both front or rear tires be re- placed as a set.
See If you have a flat tire" in Section 4
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.
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Rotating tires
With a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires
With a spare tire of different wheel type from the installed tires
To equalize the wear and help extend tire life, Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires according to the main- tenance schedule. (For scheduled main- tenance information, please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or Owners Manual Supplement".) Howev- er, the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving habits and road surface condi- tions.
See If you have a flat tire" in Section 4
for tire change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu- ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im- proper wheel alignment, outofbalance
wheels, or severe braking.
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS
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 the same size, construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota.
Do not use tires other than those men- tioned 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 replac- ing.
Installing snow tires and chains
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CAUTION
Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated.
Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size and type.
Use SAE Class S" type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or Vbar type chains.
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road, so always check them 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 0.51.0 km (1/41/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care- fully 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
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturers recom- mended speed limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or lockedwheel braking, as use of chains may ad- versely affect vehicle handling.
When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive carefully. Slow down before entering the curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur.
Replacing wheels
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 damaged wheels, 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 re- placed by ones with the same load ca- pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom- eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear- ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis.
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Replacement with used wheels is not rec- ommended as they may have been sub- jected 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.
Aluminum wheel precautions
When installing aluminum wheels, check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).
If you have rotated, repaired, or changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
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Electrical components
Checking battery condition 234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recharging precautions 235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses 236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing light bulbs 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat- tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat- tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention. If possible, con- tinue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medi- cal office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin, so immediate- ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above, if nec- essary.
If you accidentally swallow electro- lyte, drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magne- sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then go immediately for emer- gency help.
Checking battery exterior
Terminals Ground cable
Holddown clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose terminal connections, cracks, or loose holddown clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and bak- ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi- nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose, tighten their clamp nutsbut do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the holddown clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery case.
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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main- tenance.
When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative terminal (" mark) first and rein- stall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir- cuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it.
Checking battery fluid
Type A
Green Dark
Clear or light yellow
Type B
Blue White Red
CHECKING BY HYDROMETER
Check the battery condition by the hydrometer color.
Hydrometer color Condition
Type A Type B
Green Blue Good
Dark White Charging necessary.
Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Clear or
light
yellow
Red Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un- confined area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventila- tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may ex- plode, 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
Type B
Type C
Good Blown
Good Blown
Good Blown
If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced.
See Fuse locations" in Section 71 for locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off. Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
Section 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the pullout tool. The location of the pullout tool is shown in the illustration.
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.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat- ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can pull out the MIRRORHEATER", DOME" or A/C"
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 amper- age, use one that is lower,but as close as
possible to, the rating. 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 ve- hicle for emergencies.
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If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the electrical sys- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am- perage rating, or any other object, in place of a fuse. This may cause ex- tensive damage and possibly a fire.
Adding washer fluid
If any washer does not work or low windshield washer fluid level warning light comes on, the washer tank may be empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. This product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturers directions for how much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicles paint.
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.
CAUTION
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.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
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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 fogged 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.
Light bulbs Bulb No.
W Type
Headlights (high) 9005 60 A
Headlights (low) 9006 51 B
Parking, front side
marker and front turn signal lights
3157
NA 27/8 E
Rear side marker
lights 194 3.8 D
Rear turn signal
lights
3156
or 3157
27 D
Stop/tail lights 3157 27/8 D
Backup lights 921 18 D
License plate lights 5 D
High mounted
stoplight 21CP 18 D
Personal light 10 C
Interior light 10 F
Vanity lights 3 F
Glove box light 1.2 D
Trunk light 3.8 D
A: HB3 halogen bulbs B: HB4 halogen bulbs C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs E: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: Double end bulbs
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Headlights
Low beam
Hi beam
1. Open the hood. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown.
2. Unplug the connector while depress- ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
3. Install a new bulb and connector into the mounting hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Use a flatbladed screwdriver. Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations.
Removing the cover clips
Installing the cover clips
Use a flatbladed screw driver. To protect the surface, place several sheets of paper over the surface.
Parking, front side marker and front turn signal lights
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Use a Phillipshead screwdriver. Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations.
Removing the cover clips
Installing the cover clips
Rear side maker, rear turn signal and stop/tail lights
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a: Rear side marker light b: Rear turn signal light c: Stop/tail light
Stop/tail lights (type A)
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Backup lights (type A)
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Use a Phillipshead screwdriver. Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations.
Removing the cover clips
Installing the cover clips a: Stop/tail light b: Backup light
Stop/tail, and backup lights (type B)
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License plate lights
Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations. Type BUse a Phillipshead screwdriver.
Removing the cover clips (Type A)
Installing the cover clips (Type A)
Removing the cover clips (Type B)
Installing the cover clips (Type B)
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High mounted stoplight
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight 248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service specifications 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 252. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Dimensions and weight
P205/65R15 tire P205/60R16 tire
Overall length mm (in.) 4790(188.6) 4790(188.6)
Overall width mm (in.) 1780(70.1) 1785(70.3)1 1785(70.3)
Overall height mm (in.) 1419(55.9)2 1419(55.9)2
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2670(105.1) 2670(105.1)
Front tread mm (in.) 1547(61.0) 1547(61.0)
Rear tread mm (in.) 1520(59.8) 1520(59.8)
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) kg (lb)
410(900) 410(900)
1: XLE" grade models 2: Unladen vehicle
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Engine
Model: 5SFE and 1MZFE
Type:
5SFE engine 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1MZFE engine 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
5SFE engine 87.091.0(3.433.58)
1MZFE engine 87.583.0(3.443.27)
Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):
5SFE engine 2164(132.0)
1MZFE engine 2995(182.8)
Fuel
Fuel type: 5SFE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
1MZFE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70(18.5,15.4)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): 5SFE engine
Intake 0.190.29(0.0070.011) Exhaust 0.280.38(0.0110.015)
1MZFE engine Intake 0.150.25(0.0060.010) Exhaust 0.250.35(0.0100.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO PK20TR11 NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.): 1.1(0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor- roughs drive belt tension gauge No.BT3373F (used belt), Ibf:
5SFE engine With air conditioning
Generator belt 13010 Power steering pump belt 8020
Without air conditioning
Generator belt 6520 Power steering pump belt 8020
1MZFE engine 11520
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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5SFE engine With filter 3.6(3.8,3.2)
Without filter 3.4(3.6,3.0)
1MZFE engine With filter 4.7(5.0,4.1)
Without filter 4.5(4.8,4.0)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, EnergyConserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom- mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before next oil change
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 5SFE engine 6.9(7.3,6.1)
1MZFE engine 8.8(9.3,7.7)
Coolant type:
TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva- lent
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage at 20C (68F):
12.612.8V Fully charged 12.212.4V Half charged 11.812.0V Discharged
:Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
Note: If the replacement is necessary, make sure to do so with a battery that is the same standard as the original.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 515(0.20.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5SFE engine 2.2(2.3,1.9) 1MZFE engine 4.2(4.4,3.7)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL4 or GL5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W90
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
1MZFE engine
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 4.75(5.0,4.2)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid Dll or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
5SFE engine
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 2.5(2.6,2.2)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid Dll or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Differential
Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.6(1.7,1.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DII or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.): 60(2.4)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 16(0.040.24)
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):
58 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 DEXRONII or III
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Tires
Tire size and pressure: Normal driving
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Tire size
For all loads including full rated loads For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers)
Wheel size Front Rear Front Rear
P205/65R15 92H 220(2.2,32) 220(2.2,32) 200(2.0,29) 200(2.0,29) 156JJ
P205/60R16 91H 220(2.2,32) 220(2.2,32) 220(2.2,32) 220(2.2,32) 166JJ
Trailer driving
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Tire size Front Rear
P205/65R15 92H 220(2.2,32) 220(2.2,32)
P205/60R16 91H 220(2.2,32) 220(2.2,32)
When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such speeds are permitted bylaw, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel nut torque, Nm (kgfm, ftlbf): 104(10.5,77)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see Checking tire pressure" through Aluminum wheel precautions" in Section 72.
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Fuses
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Fuses (type A)
1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
2. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
3. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
4. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
5. ALTS 5 A: Charging system
6. HEAD RH(UPR) (with daytime run- ning light system) or HEAD (RH) (without daytime running light sys- tem) 20 A: Righthand headlight
7. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Engine compartment
8. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent sys- tem
9. HAZARD 15 A: Emergency flasher
10. AM2 30 A: Gauge and meter, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen- tial multiport fuel injection system, IGN" and STARTER" fuses
11. TEL 5 A: No circuit
12. HEAD LH(UPR) (with daytime run- ning light system) or HEAD (LH) (without daytime running light sys- tem) 20 A: Lefthand headlight
13. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Audio system
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Instrument panel
14. DOME 7.5 A: Theft deterrent system, daytime running light system, clock, locking with wireless remote control
system, ignition switch light, personal light, trunk light, electric moon roof, interior light, vanity mirror light, door
courtesy light, power door lock system
15. ECUB 10 A: Cruise control system,
antilock brake system, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners
16. DRL NO.2 5 A: Daytime running light
system
17. HLP LH(LWR) 10 A: Lefthand head-
light
18. HLP RH(LWR) 10 A: Righthand headlight
19. A/F HTR 25 A: A/F sensor
20. SEATHEATER 20 A: Seat heater
21. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger, starting system
22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
backup lights, cruise control system, charging system, traction control sys- tem, daytime running light system,
power windows, service reminder indi- cators and warning buzzers
23. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
24. MIRRORHEATER 10 A: Outside rear
view mirror defogger
25. ECUIG 15 A: Cruise control system,
antilock brake system, power antenna, SRS airbag system, seat belt preten- sioners, theft deterrent system, shift
lock control system, traction control system, daytime running light system, locking with wireless remote control
system, multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection sys- tem
26. IGN 5 A: Gauges and meters, charging system, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec- tion system
27. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, highmounted stoplight, anti lock brake system, shift lock control system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys- tem
28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate lights, tail lights, front side marker lights, daytime running light system,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen- tial multiport fuel injection system
29. POWEROUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
30. OBD 7.5 A: Onboard diagnosis sys- tem
31. FOG 15 A: No circuit
32. STARTER 5 A: Gauges and meters,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen- tial multiport fuel injection system
33. DOOR 25 A: Power door lock system, theft deterrent system
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34. PANEL 7.5 A: Gauge and meter, audio system, cigarette lighter, glove box light, clock, instrument panel light con-
trol, service reminder indicators, air conditioning control panel lights, ash- tray light, emergency flasher, daytime
running light system, seat heater con- trol system, rear window defogger, electronically controlled automatic
transmission system
35. TURN 7.5 A: Emergency flasher
36. RADNO.2 7.5 A: Audio system, power antenna
37. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, shift lock
control system, power rear view mirror controls, theft deterrent system, power door lock system, SRS airbag system,
seat belt pretensioners, outside rear view mirror defogger, air conditioning
system
Fuses (type B)
38. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans
39. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans
40. MAIN 40 A: HEAD RH(UPR)", HEAD (RH)", HLP RH(LWR)" and HEAD (LH)" fuses
41. HTR 50 A: AM1" and A/C" fuses
42. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger
43. PWR 30 A: Power window control sys- tem, power seat, electric moon roof
44. AM1 40 A: POWEROUTLET", CIG",
RADNO.2", TURN", WIPER", ECU IG", GAUGE" and HEATER" fuses
45. TSTK 30 A or CDS NO.2 30 A: No circuit
Fuses (type C)
46. ALT 100 A: RDI" and CDS" fuses
47. FL ABS 60 A: Antilock brake system
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform tire quality grading 258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Tollfree: 18003314331).
If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve- hicles, 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 ei- ther call the Auto Safety Hotline tollfree at 18004249393 (or 3660123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot- line.
Uniform tire quality grading
This information has been prepared in ac- cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of Trans- portation. 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 gradesAll passenger car 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
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
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TreadwearThe 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 (11/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may de- part significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteris- tics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, CThe traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, and they represent the tires ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on spe- cified 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.
Temperature A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tires resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissi- pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to de- generate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev- el 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 perfor-
mance 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 prop- erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combina- tion, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
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Model Code
Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is.
The model code appears on the manufacturers plate with the heading MODEL".
See Your Toyotas identification" in Section 2 for the manufacturers plate location.
Basic code
SXV20: Models with 5SFE engine
MCV20: Models with 1MZFE engine
S X V 2 0 N
Grade
N: LE
G: XLE
D: CE
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Publication No. OM33528U Part No. 01999-33528 Printed in Japan 01000900
( U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 86. . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during breakin period 158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
5SFE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
1MZFE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended.
See page 158 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil: API grade SJ, EnergyConserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 224 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid DII or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Tire information: See pages 228 through 232.
Tire pressure: See page 252.
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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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Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for CAMRY, written in Eng-
lish, may be purchased as applicable from any
Toyota dealer.
Pub. Name: 2001 CAMRY Repair Manual Pub. No.: RM819U1 (Maintenance, Preparation,
Service specifications and Diagnos-
tics)
RM819U2 (Engine, Chassis and Body)
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre- vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat- er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main- tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re- placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil and filter replacement.</
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