2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring. 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 Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve- ment, 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.

 1999 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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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 (cid:1)With bucket front seat

1. Side vents 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Garage door opener 4. Center vents 5. Electric moon roof switch and/or front interior light, and front personal lights, auxiliary box

6. Power door lock switches 7. Power window switches 8. Auxiliary boxes 9. Glove box 10. Trunk opener cancel switch 11. Coin holder 12. Rear console vents 13. Power outlet (115 VAC) 14. Power outlet (12 VDC) 15. Cup holder 16. Automatic transmission selector lever 17. Hood lock release lever 18. Parking brake pedal 19. Window lock switch

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1. Power rear view mirror control switch 2. Headlight and turn signal switch and

front fog light switch

3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Emergency flasher switch 5. Car audio 6. Air conditioning controls 7. Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defoggers switch

8. Cigarette lighter and ashtray 9. Seat heater switches 10. Ignition switch 11. Power outlet main switch 12. Vehicle skid control system off switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Trunk lid opener switch 16. Instrument panel light control knob

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(cid:1)With bench type front seat

1. Side vents 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Automatic transmission selector lever 4. Garage door opener 5. Center vents 6. Electric moon roof switch and/or front interior light, and front personal lights, auxiliary box

7. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Auxiliary boxes 10. Glove box 11. Coin holder 12. Cup holder 13. Trunk opener cancel switch 14. Hood lock release lever 15. Parking brake pedal 16. Window lock switch

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1. Power rear view mirror control switch 2. Headlight and turn signal switch and

front fog light switch

3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Emergency flasher switch 5. Car audio 6. Air conditioning controls 7. Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defoggers switch

8. Seat heater switches 9. Cigarette lighter and ashtray 10. Power outlet (115 VAC) 11. Power outlet (12 VDC) 12. Ignition switch 13. Power outlet main switch 14. Vehicle skid control system off switch 15. Cruise control switch 16. Tilt steering lock release lever 17. Trunk lid opener switch 18. Instrument panel light control knob

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Instrument cluster overview (cid:1)Type A

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Tachometer 3. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

5. Odometer and two trip meters 6. Clock 7. Outside temperature gauge 8. “ADJ” button*

4. Speedometer * : This button is used to adjust the clock. For details, see “Clock” in Section 1- 9.

9. “MODE” button* 10. “ODO/TRIP” button 11. Fuel gauge

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(cid:1)Type B

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Tachometer 3. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

4. Speedometer

5. Clock 6. Outside temperature gauge 7. Multi- information display 8. “LIGHT” button* 9. “MODE” button*

10. “RESET/ADJ” button* 11. “DISPLAY” button* 12. Odometer and two trip meters 13. “ODO/TRIP” button 14. Fuel gauge

* : This button is used to operate the multi- information display. For details, see “Multi- information display—” in Section 1- 5.

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

(type A)

(type B)

Brake system warning light* 1

(type A)

(type B)

Anti- lock brake system warning light* 1

Driver’s seat belt reminder light* 1

Open door warning light* 1

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light* 1

Rear light failure warning light* 1

Discharge warning light* 1

SRS warning light* 1

Low oil pressure warning light* 1

Vehicle skid control system warning light* 1

Malfunction indicator lamp* 1

Low fuel level warning light* 1

Vehicle skid control system off indicator light* 1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light* 1

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Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive- off indicator light

Cruise control indicator light* 2

Automatic transmission indicator lights

Slip indicator light

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

buzzers” in Section 1- 5.

* 2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1- 6.

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SECTION 1- 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors

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Keys

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Engine immobiliser system

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Side doors

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Power windows

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Trunk lid

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Hood

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Theft deterrent system

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Fuel tank cap

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Electric moon roof

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Keys (without engine immobiliser system)

Keys (with engine immobiliser system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys. 1. Master key—This key works in every

lock.

2. Sub key—This 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 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.

the doors and

trunk

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. Master key (black)—This key works in ev- ery lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip. 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.

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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 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.

the doors and

trunk

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.

(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 taking off 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.

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(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 the 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.

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

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

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

The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second to show the system is set. If either of the following indicator condi- tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. (cid:1) The light stays on except when the theft deterrent system is set- ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent system”.)

indicator

(cid:1) The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

(cid:1) The indicator light flashes unsteady.

immobiliser 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.

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Side doors—

This device complies with RSS- 210 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 that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

FCC ID: MOZ RI- 4ETY MADE IN JAPAN

FCC ID: NT8- 15607YU3FXCVR MADE IN CANADA

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 user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

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. All lock and unlock simulta- neously with either front door. In the driv- er’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc- cession will unlock all the doors simulta- neously.

the doors

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If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact with the igni- tion switch turned to the “ON” position, all doors will unlock automatically after a few seconds.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. The driver’s door can be opened by pull- ing the inside door lever even if the lock knob is depressed. 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. The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

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Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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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. Auto door locking function: All doors will lock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of “P” position and the brake pedal released after all doors are closed and the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. This auto door locking function is operable only once after the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion. All doors can still be locked manually and this auto door locking function can be dis- abled. Consult your Toyota dealer, for de- tails.

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REAR DOOR CHILD- PROTECTORS Turn the lock knob to the “LOCK” posi- tion 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.

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THE

AND

“LOCK”

switch or

UNLOCKING

Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock all the doors, or open the trunk lid from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. LOCKING DOORS To lock or unlock all the doors, push the “UNLOCK” switch 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, parking lights, side marker license plate lights and tail lights flash once. Check to see that the doors are securely locked. If any of the doors is not securely closed, in the ignition switch, or locking cannot be performed by the “LOCK” switch and a beep will sound con- tinuously for 10 seconds.

the key

lights,

is

if

the

“UNLOCK” switch To unlock: Push once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard, and the parking lights, side marker license plate lights, lights and tail lights flash twice. If the ignition key is in the “ON” position, unlocking cannot be performed by the “UNLOCK” switch. 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. 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.

—Wireless remote control

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

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(cid:1) Turn the key from the “LOCK” to “ON”

position.

OPENING THE TRUNK LID To open the trunk lid, push the trunk lid open switch of the transmitter slow- ly and surely. A long beep will sound. If the ignition key is in the “ON” position, the lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid open switch. To open the trunk lid with the master key, see “Trunk lid” in this section.

trunk

tail

the headlight,

“PANIC” SWITCH Pushing the “PANIC” switch for 2 sec- onds blows the horn intermittently and flashes light and front interior light. The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve- hicle theft when you witness anyone at- tempting into or damage your vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, do the following: (cid:1) Push the “PANIC” switch once again. (cid:1) Unlock any doors with the key or wire-

to break

less remote control transmitter.

(cid:1) Open the trunk with the key or wireless

remote control transmitter.

REMOTE

CONTROL

The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position. WIRELESS TRANSMITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter. (cid:1) Do not leave the transmitter on places the temperature becomes high

where such as on the dashboard.

(cid:1) Do not disassemble it. (cid:1) Avoid knocking

it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

for

transmitters

(cid:1) Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- the same vehicle. trol Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or trunk lid, or operate from a normal distance: (cid:1) 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.

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

transmitter case.

2. Push the edge of the discharged trans- mitter battery and lift it out as shown in the above illustration.

(cid:1) The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see following “RE- PLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY”. REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be that small children do not swallow the re- moved transmitter battery or compo- nents.

taken

NOTICE

When replacing the transmitter bat- tery, be careful not to lose the com- ponents.

Replace the transmitter battery by the fol- lowing procedures:

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that

replacing battery, check

After the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer. 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.)

3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-

tive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

(cid:1) Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery should be faced correctly.

(cid:1) Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

(cid:1) Close the transmitter case securely.

interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en- couraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures:

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Power windows

the separation between

- Reorient or relocate the receiving an- tenna. - Increase equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

the

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

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turned off. When either

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: All windows work for about 43 seconds even after the ignition switch front door is opened then closed, you cannot operate the power window. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window part- way, lightly move the switch in the oppo- site direction and then release it.

Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation or key off closing op- eration, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your jam protection

body to make the function work intentionally.

(cid:1) The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closed.

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Window lock switch

THE

PASSENGERS’

OPERATING WINDOWS Use the switches on the passengers’ doors. The driver’s 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 driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

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Trunk lid (type A)—

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.

“Luggage stowage precautions”

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. in See Section 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage. To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) 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 someone’s 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.

(cid:1) 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 from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

(cid:1) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and in a window. Unat- get tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.

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—Lock release lever

—Luggage security system

Trunk lid (type B)—

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

This system deactivates the lock re- lease switch so that things locked in the trunk can be protected. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

“Luggage stowage precautions”

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. in See Section 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage. To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

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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 switch

—Trunk opener cancel switch

Activate Cancel

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, push the lock release switch.

If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system, turn off the trunk opener cancel switch in the glove box. To turn it on, push in the trunk opener cancel switch.

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—Luggage security system

Hood

This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the lock release switch from unwanted access. After closing the glove box lid, insert the master key into the glove box lock and turn it clockwise to safeguard the lock release switch. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

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.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch 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 If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

into place.

locks

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Theft deterrent system

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

light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.

indicator

the

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: (cid:1) 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

(cid:1) If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

(cid:1) Hotwire the ignition. The indicator light will come on when the system is activating. If any of the door is unlocked without the key or wireless remote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

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 headlight, tail lights and interior the doors are unlocked and the ignition switch is not in the ignition switch, all the doors will be automatically locked.

If any of

lights.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn

the ignition key position and remove it.

to the “LOCK”

The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second when the key is removed from the (See “Engine immobiliser system” for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of

ignition

switch.

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.

After one minute, the alarm will automati- cally stop and the indicator light will start 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 in circumstances “Activating the system”. Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways: (cid:1) Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

described

to “ON” position.

(cid:1) Unlock any of the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. (cid:1) Open the trunk with the key or wireless

remote control transmitter. CANCELLING THE SYSTEM The system will be cancelled by above mentioned 3 ways. If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, theft deterrent system has been the alarmed. Check if is any abnormality on your vehicle.

to see

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Fuel tank cap

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 starts flashing.

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

for

this operation

4. Stopping the alarm as described above. 5. Repeat 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. the system does not work properly,

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

(cid:1) 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 is suddenly re- moved.

the cap

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Electric moon roof

CAUTION

(cid:1) Make sure the cap is tightened se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage case of an accident.

(cid:1) Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built- in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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.

the cap clockwise

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn till you hear a click. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

indicator

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the switch on either

To close: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully close. To stop the roof partway, push the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly. 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. Jam protection function (closing opera- tion only): During closing operation, the moon roof stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the moon roof and frame. If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) 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- one’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

in a serious

(cid:1) 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.

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the moon roof, use

To operate switches beside the interior light. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if all the front doors are closed, it works for about 43 seconds even after the igni- tion switch is turned off. It stops working when either of the front 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 open and stop partway 10
mm (0.4 in.) from the fully opened posi- tion. When you push “SLIDE OPEN” side again, the moon roof will open fully. To stop the roof partway, push the same side or “TILT UP” side while the roof is mov- ing. As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway 10 mm (0.4 in.) from the fully opened position. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof.

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(cid:1) Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your jam protection

body to make the function work intentionally.

(cid:1) The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.

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SECTION 1- 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

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Seats

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Driving position memory system

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Trunk storage extension

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Head restraints

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Armrest

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Seat heaters

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Seat belts

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SRS driver and front passenger airbags

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SRS side airbags

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Child restraint

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Tilt steering wheel

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Outside rear view mirrors

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Anti- glare inside rear view mirror

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Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror

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Sun visors

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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

(cid:1) Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do top of a not allow sitting on folded- down seatback, or 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.

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(cid:1) During driving, do not allow pas- to stand up or move sengers around between seats. Severe inju- ries can occur in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

Front seats— —Front seat precautions

CAUTION

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. (cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) 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.

for

(cid:1) Do not use accessories

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.

—Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

(cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi- tion.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then 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 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.

in the seats.

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats. The objects may interfere with the seat- lock 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.

(cid:1) 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.

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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB

Turn the knob either way.

1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION

ANGLE 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 front seats. It might interfere with the seat- lock mechanism. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

the

SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

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Driving position memory system The micro computer can memorize the position of the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirror. Two different driving position profiles can be entered into computer’s memory. Recording a driving position the computer’s memory can only be done when the ignition key is in the “ON” position and the automatic transmission selector lever is in the “P” position.

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SETTING A DRIVING POSITION 1. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirror to the desired posi- tion.

2. While pushing

the “SET” button, push button “1” or “2” until the sig- nal beeps.

The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the computer’s memory. By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining button, the driving position for another driver can be recorded. To set a new memorized position, select the desired position and perform step 2. The previous memory will be erased and the new position will be set.

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 frontal or rear col- lision when the driver and the pas- senger are sitting up straight and well back 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.

in the seats.

3. SEAT

LUMBAR ADJUSTING SWITCH

SUPPORT

Push the control switch on either way. The amount of lumber support will change as long as the switch is pushed.

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To make only slight changes to an already memorized position, the easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then make the desired changes and perform step 2 above.

ACTIVATING A MEMORIZED POSITION When you push button “1” or “2”, the driving position will be automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that button.

CONDITIONS FOR POSITION ACTIVATION (cid:1) Ignition key “ON” and shift lever in “P”

MEMORIZED

position All parts of the memorized positions can be activated. However, if the brake pedal the seat position will not change.

is being depressed,

(cid:1) Key not in ignition switch and within 30

seconds of opening driver’s door The memorized position can be acti- vated.

If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of the memorized driv- ing position profiles is being activated, the operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button (“1” or “2”) again. The driving position memory control sys- tem cannot be operated while the vehicle is moving. If is disconnected, the computer’s memory will be erased and the memorized position will have to be set again.

the vehicle’s battery

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Trunk storage extension

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not start the vehicle while the

adjustment are being made.

(cid:1) Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the move- ment by pressing another driving position memory switch, or de- pressing the brake pedal.

1. Pull down the center armrest in the

rear seat.

2. Push down the handle of the armrest

door and open the armrest door. ”Luggage stowage precautions”

See in Section 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage.

CAUTION

Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk may be thrown into the passenger compart- ment in a sudden stop or crash re- sulting in injury.

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Head restraints

Armrest

For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. Rear center head restraint—When an oc- cupant sits on the rear center seat, al- ways pull up the rear center head re- straint to the lock position. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. the head re-

(cid:1) Do not drive with

straints removed.

Front (bench type front seat only)

Rear

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Rear

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Front—To use the armrest, pull up the strap and pull out the armrest as shown above. Rear—To use the armrest, pull it out as shown above.

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To turn on the seat heater, push the switch. The key must be in the “ON” position. Pushing on the switch again will turn it off.

CAUTION

the seat heater because

Occupants must use caution when op- erating it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for; (cid:1) Babies, small children, elderly per- sons, sick persons or handicapped persons

(cid:1) Persons who have delicate skin (cid:1) Persons who are exhausted (cid:1) 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.

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For front outside passenger

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not put unevenly weighed ob- jects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

(cid:1) When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thin- ner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.

(cid:1) To prevent the battery from being discharge, turn the switch on when the engine is running.

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Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions 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 vehicle’s 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 vehicle’s 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.

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 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.

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—Front outside and rear seat belts (3- point type)

(cid:1) 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- ers—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” in Section 5.)

(cid:1) 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.

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.

CAUTION

the vehicle

in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever 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: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. (cid:1) 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.) (cid:1) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.

(cid:1) 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.

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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 injuries in a collision.