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in particular areas or operate your ve- hicle under certain environmental condi- tions: (cid:1) 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. (cid:1) High humidity accelerates corrosion es- pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point.

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(cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) High ambient temperatures can cause corrosion to those components of the vehicle which do not dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.

The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean as possible and to repair any 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: (cid:1) If you drive on salted roads

the winter or if you live near the ocean, you should hose off the undercarriage at least once a month to minimize cor- rosion.

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(cid:1) High pressure water or steam is effec- tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside and wheel housings. Pay particular attention to these areas as it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It will do more harm than good to simply wet the mud and debris without removing. The lower edge of doors, rocker panels and frame members have drain holes which should not be allowed to clog with dirt as trapped water in these areas can cause corrosion.

(cid:1) Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-

oughly when winter is over.

See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” on page 341 in this Section for more tips. Check the condition of your vehicle’s paint and trim. If you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up 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, etc; these should be transported in proper containers. If a spill or leak should occur, immediately clean and dry the area. Use mud shields on your wheels. If you drive on salted or gravel roads, mud shields help protect your vehicle. Full- size shields, which come as near to the ground as possible, are the best. We recommend that the fittings and the area where the shields are installed be treated to resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be happy to assist in supplying and installing the shields if they are recommended for your area. Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a roofed place. Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti- lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in the garage, or if you drive it covered with water or snow, your garage may be so damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can cor- rode if the ventilation is poor.

Washing and waxing your Toyota 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. (cid:1) When driving in a coastal area (cid:1) When driving on a road sprinkled with

antifreeze

(cid:1) When exposed to coal tar, tree sap, bird droppings and carcass of an insect (cid:1) When driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust or chemical substances

(cid:1) When the vehicle becomes remarkably

dirty with dust and mud Hand- washing your Toyota Work in the shade and wait until the vehicle body is not 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 wheel wells.

the vehicle or

in

2. Wash with a mild car- wash soap, mixed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keep it wet by dipping it frequently into the wash water. Do not rub hard—let the soap and water remove the dirt.

Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high- pressure car wash, for example) at or near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler door opened. If the water enters the air vent, you may experience trouble with re- fueling or rough engine idling. Rear height control air suspension: Do not spray a jet of high- pressure water at the air suspension unit, especially the air spring, at an extremely close range. This may damage the air suspension. 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.

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2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weath- ered, use a car- cleaning polish, fol- lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions. Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint. the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur- face in large patches.

3. Wax

NOTICE

Always remove the plastic bumpers if your vehicle is re-painted and placed in a high heat paint waxing booth. High temperatures could damage the bumpers.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not rub or press hard—you might scratch the paint.

Automatic car wash Your vehicle may be washed in an auto- matic car wash, but remember that the paint can be scratched by some types of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the washing process itself. Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss, especially on darker colors. The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you 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 Toyota’s finish. Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well. 1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- fore you begin waxing, even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax.

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. Road turpentine or cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces.

tar: Remove with

NOTICE

Do not use organic substances (gaso- line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol- vents), which may be toxic or cause damage.

3. Rinse

thoroughly—dried

can cause streaking. In hot weather you may need to rinse each section right after you wash it.

soap

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Cleaning the interior

CAUTION

(cid:1) Vehicles with side airbags and cur-

tain shield airbags: Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the floor. This may prevent the side airbags and curtain shield airbags from activating cor- rectly, resulting in serious injury.

(cid:1) 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. 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 does not come off, repeat the procedure. Commercial foam- ing- type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline or window cleaner on the interior.

to

foam- type shampoo

Carpets Use a good 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 cans and 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 water—the best results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible. Read the shampoo instructions and follow them closely. Seat belts The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm water. Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean- ing, check the belts for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts.

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NOTICE

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not use dye or bleach on the

belts—it may weaken them.

(cid:1) Do not use the belts until they be-

come dry.

Windows The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner.

NOTICE

(cid:1) When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors.

(cid:1) When cleaning the inside of the rear quarter window, be careful not to scratch or damage the printed antenna.

Air conditioning control panel, car au- dio, instrument panel, console panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning. Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke- warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.

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(cid:1) Do not use organic substances (sol- vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions. These chemicals can cause discol- oring, staining or peeling of the surface.

(cid:1) If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not include the substances men- tioned above.

(cid:1) If you use a liquid car freshener, do not apill the liquid onto the ve- hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con- tain the ingredients mentioned above. Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above.

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

(cid:1) If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent, apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent.

(cid:1) Never use organic substances such as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or alkaline or acid solutions for clean- ing the leather as these could cause discoloring.

(cid:1) Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather. (cid:1) Mildew may develop on soiled leath- er upholstery. Be especially careful to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your upholstery always clean.

(cid:1) 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.

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(cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) 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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Rain clearing mirrors On some models, the outside rear view mirrors have been coated to produce a “rain clearing” effect. This coating causes the raindrops to spread, clear- ing the driver’s rear view when it rains. It is sufficient to wash the mirrors with water for day to day care. The rain clearing effect drizzle and light rain. In the following cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced temporarily, but will gradually recover. (cid:1) After wiping dirt off the mirrors (cid:1) When the mirrors fog up (cid:1) After waxing your vehicle in an auto-

reduced

is

in

matic car wash

(cid:1) After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in underground parking lots, etc. where there is no direct sun- light.

If you would like to restore the rain clear- ing effect to its normal level immediately in the above cases, wash the mirrors with neutral detergent, then rinse thoroughly.

NOTICE

To maintain the rain clearing ability, and prevent the mirrors from being scratched, observe the following pre- cautions. (cid:1) Do not use any glass cleaners that

contain compounds.

(cid:1) If ice should jam the mirror, do not scrape the mirror. Use a spray de- icer to free the mirror.

(cid:1) Wash off any wax stuck to the mir- rors with neutral detergent and rinse thoroughly as any wax on the surface of the mirrors can cause the rain clearing effect to be lost.

(cid:1) Do not use any water repellents as they can destroy the rain clearing effect. If any repellent gets stuck on the surface of the mirrors, wash it off with neutral detergent, then rinse thoroughly.

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SECTION 6

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements General maintenance Does your vehicle need repairing? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs

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349
351
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For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Sched- uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s 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 day- to- day care, is more important than ever before to ensure smooth, and trouble- free, safe, and eco- nomical drivings. It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure the specified maintenance, including general maintenance service, is performed. Note that both the new vehicle and emis- sion control system warranties specify that proper maintenance and care must be per- formed. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa- tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- ment” for complete warranty information. General maintenance General maintenance items are those day- to- day care practices that are important to your vehicle for proper operation. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure 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.

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Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” are those required to be serviced at regular inter- vals. For details of your maintenance schedule, read the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied. The owner may elect to use non- Toyota supplied parts 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 “Owner’s War- ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for complete war- ranty information.

for

Where to go for service? Toyota technicians are well- trained spe- cialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information through technical bulletins, service tips, and in- dealership training programs. They learn to work on Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, rather than while they are working on it. You can be confident that your Toyota dealer’s service department performs the best job to meet the maintenance require- ments on your vehicle—reliably and eco- nomically. Your copy of the repair order is proof that all required maintenance has been per- formed for warranty coverage. If any prob- lems 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 do- it- yourself 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 on page 353 in Section 7.

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If you are a skilled do- it- yourself mechan- ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom- mended. Please be aware that do- it- your- self maintenance can affect your warranty coverage. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa- tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- ment” for the details.

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the

items

listed,

General maintenance Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed as fre- quently as specified. In addition to check- ing 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 with ade- quate ventilation if you run the en- gine.

IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked from time to time, e.g. each time when refueling. Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank. See page 383 in Section 7- 3 for additional information.

in Section 7- 2

Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the “F” and “L” lines on the see- through reservoir when the engine is cold. See page 364 for additional information. Radiator, condenser and hoses Check that the front of the radiator and condenser are clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt, or insects. See page 365 in Section 7- 2 for additional information. Battery condition Check the battery condition by the indica- tor color. See page 380 in Section 7- 3 for additional information. Brake fluid level Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 366 in Section 7- 2 for addition- al information. Engine oil level Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and the vehicle parked on a level spot. See page 362 in Section 7- 2 for additional 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 page 367 in Section 7- 2 for addition- al 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” on page 277 in Section 2.) INSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working. Check headlight aim. Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly. Steering wheel Check that it has the specified free play. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering or strange noise. 350

folding- down

(vehicles with

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 restraint move up and down smooth- ly and that the locks hold securely in any latched position. For rear seatbacks and swing- up rear seat cush- ions (vehicles without third seats), tum- bling second seats third seats), folding- up third seats and detach- able third seats, 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 webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance. Check the brake booster function.

Brakes In a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake Check that the pedal 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 On a safe incline, check that your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in “P” position and all brakes released. OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time, unless otherwise specified. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa- ter or other the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected immediately.

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Doors and engine hood Check that all doors including back door 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. Tire inflation pressure Check the pressure with a gauge ev- ery two weeks, or at least once a month. See page 370 in Section 7- 2
for additional information. Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive wear. See page 372 in Section 7- 2 for additional in- formation. When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check the nuts for looseness. Tighten them if necessary. Tire rotation Rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule. (For sched- uled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- ment”.) See page 374 in Section 7- 2
for additional information.

tip- offs

for changes

Does your vehicle need repairing? Be on the alert in perfor- mance, sounds, and visual that indicate service is needed. Some impor- tant clues are as follows: (cid:1) Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging (cid:1) Appreciable loss of power (cid:1) Strange engine noises (cid:1) A leak under the vehicle (however, wa- ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

(cid:1) 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.)

(cid:1) Flat- looking tire; excessive tire squeal

when cornering; uneven tire wear

(cid:1) Vehicle pulls to one side when driving

straight on a level road

(cid:1) Strange noises related to suspension

movement

(cid:1) Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy feeling brake pedal; pedal almost touches floor; vehicle pulls to one side when braking

(cid:1) 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.

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The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips, but the error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless about 40 trips or more are taken. If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test even the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re- testing.

indicator

the malfunction

in- include OBD

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs Some states have vehicle emission spection programs which (On- Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. When the OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system, lamp comes on. In this case, your vehicle may the I/M test and need to be not pass repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle. Even lamp does not come on, your vehicle may not pass readiness codes have not been set in the OBD system. Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving. However, when the battery is disconnected or run down, the codes are erased. Also, depending on your driving habits, the codes may not be completely set. Also, if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal- function such as a loose fuel tank cap, your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.

the malfunction

indicator

test as

I/M

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SECTION 8

SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights Engine Fuel Service specifications Tires Fuses

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mm (in.)

4800 (189.0)

mm (in.)

mm (in.)

1875

1820
1765
1760
1755
1750
1810
1750
1740

(73.8) (71.7)* 2 or 3, 4
(69.5)* 2, 5
(69.3)* 3, 5
(69.1)* 2
(68.9)* 3
(71.3)* 2 or 3, 4, 6
(68.9)* 2 or 3, 5, 6
(68.5)* 2 or 3, 6

mm (in.)

2790 (109.8)

mm (in.)

1575

(62.0)

mm (in.)

kg (lb.)

kg (lb.)

1575

(62.0) (950)* 7
431
476 (1050)* 8
(200)* 7
91
(0)* 8

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height* 1

Wheelbase

Front tread

Rear tread

Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)

Luggage compartment load capacity

* 1: Unladen vehicle * 2: With two- wheel drive models * 3: With four- wheel drive models * 4: With roof rails * 5: With rear spoiler * 6: With rear height control air suspension * 7: With 5 occupants * 8: With 7 occupants

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Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo weight), kg (lb.):

For weight carrying hitch Also for weight distributing hitch 2UZ- FE engine only

2268 (5000)

Two- wheel drive models

Four- wheel drive models

3311 (7300)

3175 (7000)

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Engine Model:

1GR- FE and 2UZ- FE

Type:

1GR- FE engine

6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline

2UZ- FE engine

8 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):

1GR- FE engine

94.0 (cid:1) 95.0 (3.70 (cid:1) 3.74)

2UZ- FE engine

94.0 (cid:1) 84.0 (3.70 (cid:1) 3.31)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):

1GR- FE engine 2UZ- FE engine

3956 (241.4) 4664 (284.6)

Fuel Fuel type:

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 Oc- tane Number 96) or higher is recom- mended.

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):

87 (23.0, 19.1)

Service specifications ENGINE Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

1GR- FE engine

Intake Exhaust

0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010) 0.29—0.39 (0.011—0.015)

2UZ- FE engine

Intake Exhaust

0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010) 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)

Spark plug type: 1GR- FE engine

DENSO NGK

2UZ- FE engine

DENSO NGK

K20HR- U11
LFR6C11

SK20R11
IFR6A11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):

1.1 (0.043)

ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1GR- FE engine

With filter Without filter 2UZ- FE engine

With filter Without filter

5.2 (5.5, 4.6) 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)

6.2 (6.5, 5.5) 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)

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is used

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to grade and viscosity. Oil grade:

following

satisfy

the

API grade SL “Energy- Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil

Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 5W- 30

Outside temperature

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1GR- FE engine 2UZ- FE engine

Coolant type:

8.6) 9.8 (10.4, 12.3 (13,0, 10.8)

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is used in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill. In order to avoid technical problems, only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non- silicate, non- amine, non- nitrite, and non- borate coolant with long- life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long- life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids.) Do not use plain water alone. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

BATTERY Open voltage* at 20(cid:1)C (68(cid:1)F):

12.6—12.8 V 12.2—12.4 V 11.8—12.0 V

Fully charged Half charged Discharged

* : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- the key is removed with all the

ter lights turned off

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4- speed) Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)

Fluid type:

Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- IV

in

listed

Guide”

is necessary

Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. Generally, to change it automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions your “Scheduled Maintenance or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- IV” (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) in assuring optimum transmission perfor- mance. Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- IV” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your trans- mission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic trans- mission of your vehicle. Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

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Charging rates:

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (5- speed) Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)

Fluid type:

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

in

listed

Guide”

is necessary

Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. Generally, to change it automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions your “Scheduled Maintenance or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” to aid in transmission performance. Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimate- ly damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle. Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

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TRANSFER Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1.4 (1.5, 1.2)

Oil type:

Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 75W- 90

DIFFERENTIAL (1GR- FE engine) Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Two- wheel drive models

DIFFERENTIAL (2UZ- FE engine) Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Two- wheel drive models

Four- wheel drive models

Front Rear Oil type:

3.05 (3.2, 2.7)

1.4
(1.5, 1.2) 3.05 (3.2, 2.7)

Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:

3.05 (3.2, 2.7)

Above -18(cid:1)C (0(cid:1)F)

Four- wheel drive models

Front Rear Oil type:

1.5
(1.6, 1.3) 3.05 (3.2, 2.7)

Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:

Front

SAE 75W- 90

Rear

Above -18(cid:1)C (0(cid:1)F)

SAE 90

Below -18(cid:1)C (0(cid:1)F)

SAE 80W or 80W- 90

SAE 90

Below -18(cid:1)C (0(cid:1)F)

SAE 80W or 80W- 90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION Propeller shafts:

Spiders and slide yokes

Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

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BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):

55 (2.2)

Pedal free play, mm (in.):

1—6 (0.04—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf):

5—7 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 DEXRON(cid:2)II or III

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Tires Tire size, cold tire inflation pressure and wheel size:

Tire size

Cold tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Front

Rear

Wheel size

P265/70R16 111S

220 (2.2, 32)

220 (2.2, 32)

16 (cid:1) 7J* 1
16 (cid:1) 7JJ* 2
17 (cid:1) 7 1/2JJ

220 (2.2, 32)

220 (2.2, 32)

P265/65R17 110S * 1: Vehicles with steel wheels * 2: Vehicles with aluminum wheels NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replac- ing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure” through “Alumi- num wheel precautions”, pages 370 through 377 in Section 7- 2.

Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):

110 (11.5, 83)

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Fuses

Engine compartment

Instrument panel

Fuses (type A) 1. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse 2. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse 3. STOP 10 A: Stop/tail lights, high mounted stoplight, shift lock control system, anti- lock brake system, trac- tion control system (two- wheel drive models), active traction control system (four- wheel drive models), vehicle sta- bility control system, rear height control air suspension, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport injec- tion system, trailer brake controller, trailer lights (tail lights)

fuel

4. AC115V INV 15 A: AC inverter 5. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights 6. OBD 7.5 A: On- board diagnosis sys-

tem

7. HEAD

(LO RH) 10 A: Right- hand

headlight (low beam)

8. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-

light (low beam)

9. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right- hand head-

light (high beam)

10. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-

light (high beam)

11. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection injec-

system/sequential multiport tion system

fuel

12. HEATER NO.2 7.5 A: Air conditioning

system

13. AIRSUS NO.2 10 A: Rear height con-

trol air suspension

14. SEAT HEATER 25 A: Seat heaters 15. DEFOG 30 A: Back window defogger, multiport fuel injection system/sequen- tial multiport fuel injection system

16. MIR HEATER 10 A: Outside rear view

mirror heater

Interior

17. DOME 10 A:

light, personal lights, wireless remote control system, door courtesy lights, rear seat audio system, gauge and meter, vanity lights, instrument panel lights, running board lights, multiplex communication system 18. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Audio system, nav-

igation system

19. ECU- B 10 A: Anti- lock brake system, navigation system, traction control sys- tem (two- wheel drive models), active traction (four- wheel drive models), vehicle stability control system, air conditioning system, multi- plex communication system, theft deter- rent system

system

control

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20. ALT- S 7.5 A: Charging system 21. HORN 10 A: Horns 22. A/F HEATER 15 A: A/F sensor 23. TRN- HAZ 15 A: Turn signal

emergency flashers

lights,

24. ETCS 10 A: Multiport

fuel

system/sequential multiport tion system

injection injec-

fuel

25. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection

tem/sequential multiport system

fuel

26. DR/LCK 20 A: Power door lock system 27. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter 28. RADIO NO.2 20 A: Audio system 29. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- tem/sequential multiport injection system, anti- lock brake system, trac- tion control system (two- wheel drive models), active traction control system (four- wheel drive models), vehicle sta- bility control system, stop light, meter and gauge

fuel

30. SRS 10 A: SRS airbag system 31. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge 32. STA NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec- tion system/sequential multiport fuel in- jection system

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33. FR WIP- WSH 30 A: Windshield wipers

and washer

34. 4WD 20 A: Four- wheel drive control

system

35. D P/SEAT 30 A: Driver’s power seat 36. P P/SEAT 30 A: Front passenger’s

power seat

37. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets 38. RR WSH 15 A: Back window washer,

multiplex communication system

39. ECU- IG 10 A: Shift lock control sys- tem, power windows, anti- lock brake system, traction control system (two- wheel drive models), active traction control system (four- wheel drive mod- els), vehicle stability control system, electric moon roof, multiplex commu- nication system, theft deterrent system, rear height control air suspension, tire pressure warning system

control

system

40. IG1 15 A: Anti- lock brake system, (two- wheel traction drive models), active traction control system (four- wheel drive models), ve- hicle stability control system, air condi- tioning system, charging system, back window defogger, back- up lights, turn signal lights, emergency flashers, seat heaters, AC inverter, instrument panel light control, auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror, SRS airbag system

41. STA 7.5 A: No circuit 42. SECU/HORN 10 A: Theft deterrent sys-

tem

43. TAIL 10 A: Tail

lights,

license plate lights, parking lights, instrument panel light control, multiport injection injec- system/sequential multiport tion system, lights, meter and gauge, grove box light

fuel instrument panel

fuel

44. ACC 7.5 A: Power outlets, outside rear view mirrors, audio system, navigation system, rear seat audio system, shift lock control system, instrument panel lights

45. CIG 10 A: No circuit

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55. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric

moon roof

Fuses (type C) 56. ALT 140 A: All components in “AM2”, “TRN- HAZ”, “ALT- S”, “HORN”, “EFI”, “TOWING”, “ABS MTR”, “ABS SOL”, “HEATER” and “ETCS” fuses

“DR/LCK”, “RADIO

NO.2”,

Fuses (type B) 46. AIRSUS 50 A: Rear height control air

suspension

47. AM1 50 A: All components in “ACC”, “CIG”, “FR WIP- WSH”, “RR WIP”, “RR- WSH”, “4WD”, and “STA” fuses

“ECU- IG”,

“IG1”,

48. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-

troller

57. HEATER 60 A: Air conditioning system

49. J/B 50 A: All components

OUTLET”, “POWER”, fuses

“D P/SEAT”, “TAIL” and

in “PWR “P P/SEAT”, “SECU/HORN”

50. BATT CHG 30 A: Trailer sub battery 51. TOWING 40 A: Trailer

lights

(tail

lights)

52. ABS MTR 40 A: Anti- lock brake sys- tem, traction control system (two- wheel drive models), active traction control system (four- wheel drive models), ve- hicle stability control system

53. AM2 30 A: Starter system,

“IGN”, “GAUGE”, “STA NO.2” and “SRS” fuses 54. ABS SOL 50 A: Anti- lock brake sys- tem, traction control system (two- wheel drive models), active traction control system (four- wheel drive models), ve- hicle stability control system

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SECTION 9

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

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To contact NHTSA, you may ei- ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll- free at 1- 800- 424- 9393 (or 366- 0123 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.

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll- free: 1- 800- 331- 4331). If NHTSA receives similar 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 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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SECTION 1- 1

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument panel overview

1. Side vents 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Personal lights 6. Electric moon roof switch 7. Garage door opener 8. Auxiliary boxes 9. Glove box 10. Automatic transmission selector lever 11. Power door lock switches 12. Power window switches 13. Seat heater switches 14. “HEIGHT CONTROL OFF” switch 15. Rear vents 16. Trash holder 17. Height select switch 18. “DAC” switch 19. Front cup holders 20. Tilt steering lock release lever

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21. Telescopic steering lock release lever 22. Parking brake pedal 23. Window lock switch 24. Power rear view mirror control switches

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1. Instrument panel light control dial 2. Headlight, turn signal and front fog

light switches

3. Audio remote control switches 4. Wiper and washer switches 5. Power back window switch 6. Car audio 7. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

8. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent

system indicator light

9. Multi- information display 10. Emergency flasher switch 11. Air conditioning controls 12. Auxiliary box 13. Back window and rear view mirror

defogger switch

14. Four- wheel drive control switch knob (full- time four- wheel drive models) or multi- mode control switch knob (multi- mode four- wheel drive models)

15. Ignition switch 16. Cruise control switch 17. Hood lock release lever

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18. Fuel filler door opener 19. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags

off switch

20. “TRAC OFF” switch 21. Center differential lock switch 22. Power outlet main switch

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Instrument cluster overview

1. Trip meter reset button 2. Tachometer 3. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge 6. Low fuel level warning light

7. Engine coolant temperature gauge 8. Odometer and two trip meters 9. Odometer/two trip meter changeover

button

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light* 1

Driver’s seat belt reminder light* 1

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light* 1

Discharge warning light* 1

(cid:1) Vehicle stability control system warning

light* 1

(cid:1) Traction control system warning light* 1

(two- wheel drive models)

(cid:1) Active traction control system warning light* 1

(four- wheel drive models)

(cid:1) Downhill assist control system warning

light* 1 (four- wheel drive models)

(cid:1) Hill- start assist control system warning

light* 1

Low engine oil pressure warning light* 1

Open door warning light* 1

Malfunction indicator lamp* 1

SRS warning light* 1

Engine oil replacement reminder light* 1 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)

or

Anti- lock brake system warning light* 1

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light* 1

Low tire pressure warning light* 1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light* 1 (for vehicles sold in Canada)

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Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light

Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off indicator light* 2

Low speed four- wheel drive indicator light* 3
(four- wheel drive models) Center differential lock indicator light* 3
(four- wheel drive models)

Headlight low beam indicator light

Slip indicator light

Tail light indicator light

Headlight high beam indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Automatic transmission indicator lights (5- speed)

Automatic transmission indicator lights (4- speed)

Four- wheel drive indicator light* 3
(multi- mode four- wheel drive models)

Traction control system off indicator light (two- wheel drive models)

Vehicle stability control system off indicator light (four- wheel drive models)

Downhill assist control system indicator light (four- wheel drive models)

Height control indicator lights

Height control “OFF” indicator light* 4

Cruise control indicator light* 5

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* 1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 139 in Section 1- 6.

* 2: For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off

switch” on page 87 in Section 1- 3.

* 3: If this light flashes, see “Four- wheel drive system” on page

160 in Section 1- 7.

* 4: If this light flashes, see “Rear height control air suspension”

on page 180 in Section 1- 7.

* 5: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 190 in

Section 1- 7.

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SECTION 1- 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys Engine immobilizer system Side doors Power windows Power back window Back door Hood Theft deterrent system Fuel tank cap Electric moon roof

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12
14
15
25
28
31
32
33
35
37

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Keys

To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking, leave the sub key with the attendant. Since the side doors can be locked with- out a key, you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

Your vehicle is supplied with the two kinds of keys. 1. Master keys (black)—These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need one of them to make a new key with a built- in transponder chip.

2. Sub key

(gray)—This key does not

work in the glove box.

A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

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NOTICE

When using a key containing a trans- ponder chip, observe the following precautions: (cid:1) When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.

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(cid:1) Do not bend the key grip.

(cid:1) 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 remov- ing other transponder keys (includ- ing keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine.

(cid:1) Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves.

(cid:1) Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

(cid:1) Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight.

(cid:1) Do not put the key in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

(cid:1) Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

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Engine immobilizer system

immobilizer system

The engine is a theft prevention system. When you in- sert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip the key’s 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.

in

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 writing down the key num- ber and storing it in a safe place.

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indicator

light will start

The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The flashing to show the system is set. If any of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. (cid:1) The