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2. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely.

CAUTION

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

3. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle−release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

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—Using a top strap

Symbol mark

Anchor brackets

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

Use the anchor bracket on the package tray to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are rear seating position. This symbol indicates the location of user ready anchor brackets.

for each

installed

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

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2. Remove

the anchor bracket cover with the symbol mark shown in the illustration.

3. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt. Latch bracket and tighten the top strap.

the hook onto

the anchor

instructions

For the child re- straint system, see ”Child restraint” in this section.

install

to

4. Replace the head restraint. Store any removed covers in a safe place such as the glove box. Be sure to replace all covers when the anchor bracket is not in use.

CAUTION

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

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju- ries.

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

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever toward you, tilt the steer- ing wheel to the desired angle and re- lease the lever. When the steering wheel is in a low posi- tion, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.

Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side. It is a convex mirror with a curved sur- face. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. On some models, when you push the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quick- ly clear the surface.

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—Power rear view mirror control

NOTICE

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

CAUTION

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

D Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to

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

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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Anti−glare inside rear view mirror

Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror

CAUTION

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

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror. Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.

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the

ignition key

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. This mirror is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle be- hind you during night driving. When inserted and turned on, the inside rear view mirror al- ways turns on in the “AUTO” mode. The “AUTO” indicator illuminates to show you that the function is on. In “AUTO” mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light.

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Sun visors—

To turn off the automatic function, press the switch on the “OFF” side. To turn on the automatic function again, press the switch on the “AUTO” side. Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is optimized. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take little longer for the mirror to darken the detection of headlights.

in response

to

CAUTION

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

To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block out glare from the front—Swing down the main sun visor (position 1). To block out glare from the side—Swing down the main sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it to the side (position 2). If glare comes from obliquely behind you, extend the plate at the end of the visor (to position 3).

To block the glare from the front when the main sun visor the side, swing down the second sun visor.

is swung

to

CAUTION

Slide the plate only when the main sun visor is swung down to the side. Otherwise, it can cover the anti−glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.

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—Vanity mirrors

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover. The vanity lights come on when you open the cover.

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SECTION 1− 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior lights Front personal lights Rear personal lights Ignition switch light Windshield wipers and washer Shifting the windshield wiper position Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

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Headlights and turn signals (with automatic light control system)

The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when all doors and trunk lid are closed with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the lever at posi- tion 2, or after 20 minutes or more when the door or trunk lid is kept open. The lights also automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the lever at position 1. If the doors are locked by the the wireless lights automatically immediately. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.

remote control

transmitter,

turn off

NOTICE

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

top of

the driver’s side

The automatic light control sensor is on the instrument panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.

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tail,

license plate,

HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above Position 3 (“AUTO”)—Headlights and/or all of the lights in position 1
They automatically turn on or off depend- ing on the darkness of the surroundings. Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need- ed immediately when entering a dark tun- nel, parking structure, etc.

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Daytime running light system (all mod- els in Canada and some models in the U.S.A.) The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night.

the

High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to “OFF”.

the lever all

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

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Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system)

HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above

license plate,

tail,

the

The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when all doors and trunk lid are closed with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the lever at posi- tion 2, or after 20 minutes or more when the door or trunk lid is kept open. The lights also automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the lever at position 1. If the doors are locked by the the wireless lights automatically immediately. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.

remote control

transmitter,

turn off

Daytime running light system (all mod- els in Canada and some models in the U.S.A.) The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night.

the

NOTICE

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

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Emergency flashers

High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to “OFF”.

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

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flashers,

turn on

the emergency

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

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Instrument panel light control

Front fog lights

NOTICE

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

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

To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the headlight and turn sig- nal switch lever. They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

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Type C—To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of the door is opened. The light remains on for some time after all of the doors are closed. To prevent the battery being discharged, the lights will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened with the switch at “DOOR” position for 20 minutes or more.

Interior lights

Type A

Type C

Type A and B—The interior light turns on when any of the door is opened. The light goes off when all of the doors are closed. To prevent the battery being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened for 20 minutes or more. You cannot turn off the light when any of the doors is opened.

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Front personal lights

Rear personal lights

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

With moon roof

Without moon roof

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

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To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

the washer

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield the glass.

It may scratch

is dry.

Ignition switch light

Windshield wipers and washer

For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened. The light remains on for some time after all the doors are closed. To prevent the battery being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened for 20 minutes or more.

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The key must be in the “ON” position.

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Intermittent

Slow

Fast

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

the band upward to

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Shifting the windshield wiper position

the windshield,

The wiper blades retract under the hood when the wipers are turned off. If retrac- tion is obstructed by snow, etc., at the bottom of the wipers should be shifted from the retracted posi- tion (position 2) to the rest position (posi- tion 1) above the hood level. When the snow season is over, manually return the wipers to the retracted position following the procedure given below.

To shift the windshield wipers from re- tracted to rest position, hold the con- nection of the wiper arm and wiper blade and pull it upward for more than 10 cm (3.9 in.) along the windshield glass with the force of about 98 N (10
kgf, 22 lbf).

NOTICE

To prevent the wiper blades from be- ing deformed, be sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wip- er blade securely.

To return the windshield wipers to re- tracted position, push the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade down- ward.

NOTICE

To prevent the wiper blades from be- ing deformed, be sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wip- er blade securely.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Type A

Type C

To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the “ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Type C—The heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the switch is on. Push the switch once again to turn the defoggers off.

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The system will automatically shut off af- ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.

CAUTION

Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.

turn

Make sure you the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and−go driving. The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow. If the outside rear view mirrors are heavi- ly coated with ice, use a spray de−icer before operating the switch.

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec- tors.

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SECTION 1− 5

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi−information display Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

the

The gauge works when ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at “E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full. If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.

The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: D Driving up a long hill on a hot day. D Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

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Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters

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

D Towing a trailer.

NOTICE

z Do not remove the thermostat

in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.

z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See “If your ve- hicle overheats” in Section 4.

Type A

The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en- gine lugging and over−revving. Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy.

NOTICE

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

Type B

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This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer—Shows

total distance

the

the vehicle has been driven.

2. Two

trip meters—Show

two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero. You can use one trip meter to calculate the to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec- trical power source is disconnected.

fuel economy and

the other

3. “ODO/TRIP” button—Resets

the

two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly push and release the button. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back the odometer each time you push. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play the meter A reading, then push and hold the button until the meter is set to zero. The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B.

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Multi−information display—

1. Outside temperature gauge 2. Clock 3. Compass 4. Calendar 5. Cruise information display 6. “LIGHT” button 7. “MODE” button 8. “RESET/ADJ” button 9. “DISPLAY” button

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the

turned

ignition switch

the multi−information display

—Before using the multi−information display Operate with the ignition switch on. to When “ON”, the last previously used mode dis- played just before the ignition switch is turned off will appear. If the electrical power source has been disconnected the multi−information display, the display will automatically be set to the initial mode. When lights are turned on, the brightness of the display will be reduced.

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“LIGHT” button This button is used to select the illumi- nation pattern of the display. Every time you push the “LIGHT” button, the display illuminates in the following or- der. 1. All the parts of the display are illumi-

nated.

2. Clock, outside temperature gauge and

compass are illuminated.

3. Illumination is off.

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—Clock

CAUTION

Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.

The digital clock indicates the time. If the electrical power source has been disconnected, the time display will auto- matically be set to 1:00 a.m. To reset the hour: Push the “MODE” but- ton until the hour display appears and blinks. Then push the “RESET/ADJ” but- ton. To reset the minutes: Push the “MODE” button until the minute display appears and blinks. Then push the “RESET/ADJ” button. After resetting the clock, push the “MODE” button until the display returns to normal calendar mode.

“MODE” and “RESET/ADJ” buttons These buttons are used to select the item to be reset or adjusted. Every time you push the “MODE” button, the display toggles in the following order. 1. Hour 2. Minute 3. Year 4. Month 5. Day 6. English or metric unit selection of the outside temperature gauge and cruise information display

7. Compass deviation calibration (zone) 8. Compass circling calibration When the item desired to be corrected appears, reset or adjust it by pushing the “RESET/ADJ” button. “DISPLAY” button This button is used to toggle the func- tions of the cruise information display. Every time you push the “DISPLAY” but- ton, the display toggles. For more information display”.

“—Cruise

details,

see

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—Calendar

—Outside temperature gauge

resetting

After the “MODE” button until the display returns to normal calendar mode.

the calendar, push

The digital calendar indicates the date. If the electrical power source has been disconnected, the calendar display will au- tomatically be set to “FRI JAN 1”. To reset the year: Push the “MODE” but- ton until the year display appears and blinks. Then push the “RESET/ADJ” but- ton. (After the number returns to 1999.) To reset the “MODE” button until the month display appears and blinks. Then push the “RESET/ADJ” but- ton. To reset the day: Push the “MODE” button until the day display appears and blinks. Then push the “RESET/ADJ” button.

the year 2018 appears,

the month: Push

indi-

temperature gauge

The outside cates outside air temperatures. To set the unit, push the “MODE” button until the unit display appears and blinks. Then push the “RESET/ADJ” button to se- lect “_C” or “_F”. (At time, cruise information and air conditioning displays also change.) After setting the unit, push the “MODE” button until the display returns to normal calendar mode.

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—Cruise information display

The cruise information display indicates the following information. 1. Instantaneous fuel consumption 2. Average fuel consumption 3. Average vehicle speed 4. Driving range 5. Driving time Every time you push the “DISPLAY” but- ton, the display toggles through this infor- mation. The displayed values in the cruise infor- mation display indicate general driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions. If the electrical power source has been disconnected, the display will automatically be set to instantaneous fuel consumption. To set the unit, push the “MODE” button until the unit display appears and blinks. Then push the “RESET/ADJ” button to se- lect km/liter or mile/gallon. (At this time, the outside temperature and air condition- ing displays also change.) After setting the unit, push the “MODE” button until the display returns to normal calendar mode.

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1. Instantaneous fuel consumption

(“INST ECON”)

The instantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on dis- tance and fuel consumption for 2 sec- onds with the engine running. The displayed value is updated every 2
seconds. Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the following cases. D When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, the display will indicate the extremely high fuel consumption.

D When

the vehicle

is driving down a long slope, applying the engine brake, the display will indicate the extremely low fuel consumption.

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2. Average fuel consumption

(“AVG ECON”)

4. Driving range

(“FUEL RANGE”)

—Compass

total

Average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on total driving distance and fuel consumption with the engine running. The displayed value is updated every 10
seconds. To “RESET/ADJ” button. The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off. 3. Average vehicle speed

calculations, push

reset

the

the

(“AVG SPEED”)

Average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed based on total driving dis- tance and total driving time with the engine running. The displayed value is updated every 10
seconds. To “RESET/ADJ” button. The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off.

calculations, push

reset

the

the

fuel

The distance the vehicle can travel with the remaining is calculated and displayed based on the quantity of re- maining fuel and past fuel consumption. The displayed value is updated every time when the fuel equivalent for 1 km or 1
mile is consumed. Every time you refuel the vehicle, the cal- culation is reset. The actual driving range varies with driv- ing habits and road conditions. If fuel con- sumption is good, the driving range will be longer. If fuel consumption is poor, the driving range will be shorter. 5. Driving time

(“TRIP TIME”)

The elapsed time after the engine starts is displayed. When the engine is started, driving time is counted from 0:00. Up to 99:59 (99
hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed. When the driving time exceeds 99:59, the counter returns to 0:00. To “RESET/ADJ” button. The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off.

calculations, push

reset

the

the

indicates

the vehicle

the direction The compass that the above case, it shows that the vehicle is heading south.

is heading.

In

Displays

NE SE SW NW

Directions

North

Northeast

East

Southeast

South

Southwest

West

Northwest

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the

from

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation calibration) the compass The direction display on deviates true direction deter- mined by the earth’s magnetic field. The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle. To adjust for this deviation, stop the ve- hicle and push the “MODE” button several times until “ZONE XX” appears on the calendar display. Then push the “RESET/ ADJ” button, referring to the following map to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is.

The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions: D The vehicle is stopped immediately af-

ter turning. The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.

D The ignition switch is turned off imme-

diately after turning.

D The vehicle is on an inclined surface. D The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- terference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).

D The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal object on or near the roof.)

D The battery has been disconnected. The compass works to calibrate the direc- tion automatically while the vehicle is in motion, if deviation is small. For additional precision or see calibrating, COMPASS” below.

for complete THE

“CALIBRATING

Compass sensor

NOTICE

Do not put magnets or a metal object on or near the roof of the vehicle. Doing this may cause malfunction of the compass sensor.

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Hawaii, Samoa: 7
Guam, Saipan: 9

After calibration, push the “MODE” button several the calendar display returns to the normal mode.

times until

CAUTION

Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.

Zone number

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Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota. And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed, re- placed or disconnected. D Do not perform circling calibration of the compass the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- terference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).

in a place where

D During calibration, do not operate elec- tric systems (moon roof, power win- dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

CAUTION

D When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure a wide space, and pay attention to people and ve- hicles in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.

D Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.

Drive the vehicle in a circle until the blink- ing stops. If there is not enough space to drive in a circle, drive around the block until the blinking stops. When the compass and the calendar dis- play return to normal mode, calibration is complete. If you want to cancel the calibration be- fore it is complete, push the “MODE” but- ton again.

the direction display on

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling calibration) Sometimes the compass may not change after a turn. To rectify this, stop the vehicle and push the until “MODE” “COMPASS” appears and blinks on the display. Then push the “RESET/ADJ” but- ton. “CALIBRATE” appears and blinks to- gether with the compass display.

several

button

times

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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

or

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

Fasten driver’s seat belt.

(indicator and buzzer)

Fasten front passenger’s seat belt.

Stop and check.

Stop and check.

or

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

(l)

(m)

(n)

(o)

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Fill up tank.

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

Close all doors.

Replace bulb.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Add washer fluid.

Key reminder buzzer

Remove key.

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CAUTION

(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

and Buzzer

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

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

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

to

remind you

light and buzzer

This buckle up the driver’s seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light keep flashing and the buzz- er sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Front outside Passenger’s Seat Belt

Reminder Light

This light reminds you to buckle up the front outside passenger’s seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front outside passen- ger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless the front passenger fastens the belt, the light stays on. This light re- minds you to buckle up the front passen- ger’s seat belt. If front outside passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat, built−in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure, causing the reminder light to come on.

is placed on

luggage

load

the

(a) Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the “ON” posi- tion. D When the parking brake is applied... This light comes on for a few seconds when to the “ON” position even after the parking brake is released. D When the brake fluid level is low...

ignition key

turned

the

is

CAUTION

It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low.

Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following cases: D The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied when the igni- tion key is in the “ON” position.

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

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

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(d) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to oper- the battery ate, however, until is dis- charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.

(e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres- sure is too low. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. flicker when The the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly.

light may occasionally

The light may come on when the oil level is extremely is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick.

low. It

NOTICE

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

the vehicle with

lamp comes on

(f) Malfunction indicator lamp This the cases. a. The

tank

in

fuel

is completely empty. (See “Fuel gauge” in this section for instructions.)

following

b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se- curely. (See “Fuel tank cap” in Section 1−2 for instructions.)

c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission elec- trical system.

If it comes on while you are driving in case c, have your vehicle checked/re- paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. (h) “ABS” Warning Light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti− lock brake system and the brake assist system work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either of light comes on again. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system, the brake assist system, the traction control system and the vehicle skid control system do not operate, but the brake system still oper- ates conventionally. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces.

the systems malfunctions,

the

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the following conditions If either of occurs, indicates a malfunction this somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, or remains on.

D The light comes on while you are driv-

ing.

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

CAUTION

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

(i) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed.

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(j) Rear Light Failure Warning Light If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the position 1 or position 2), it indicates that one or more of the tail lights are burned out. If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop lights are burned out. Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible. (k) SRS Warning Light This light will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the system of the airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are operating proper- ly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side airbag sensors, inflators, front, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

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

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

(l) “VSC” Warning Light The light warns that when there is a prob- lem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction control system. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after about a few seconds. If the “VSC” warning light comes on, the vehicle skid control system and traction control system do not work. However, as conventional braking operates when ap- plied, there is no problem to continue your driving. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle: D The “VSC” warning light does not come

on after the ignition is turned to on.

D The “VSC” warning light is left on after

the ignition is turned to on.

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(n) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3.) (o) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver’s door with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

light

SERVICE

CHECKING REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of the doors.

and

The open door warning come on.

light should

3. Close the door.

The open door warning light should go off.

4. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.

The SRS warning light should come on. It goes off after about 6 seconds.

5. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do

not start the engine. All the service reminder indicators ex- cept the open door warning light and SRS warning light should come on. The “ABS” and “VSC” warning lights and the “VSC OFF” indicator light go off after a few seconds.

If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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D The

“VSC” warning

while driving without pushing OFF” switch.

light comes on “VSC

(m) “VSC OFF” Indicator Light The light warns that when there is a prob- lem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction control system. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after about a few seconds. If the “VSC OFF” indicator light comes on, the vehicle skid control system and trac- tion control system do not work. However, as conventional braking operates when ap- plied, there is no problem to continue your driving. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle: D The “VSC OFF” indicator light does not come on after the ignition is turned to on.

D The “VSC OFF” indicator light is left on

after the ignition is turned to on.

D The “VSC OFF” indicator light comes on while driving without pushing “VSC OFF” switch.

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SECTION 1− 6

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traction control system Vehicle skid control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

123
124
132
134
136
136

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Ignition switch with steering lock

You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. The selector lever must be in the “P” position before pushing the key. Vehicles with engine immobiliser system— Once you remove the key, the engine im- mobiliser system is automatically set. (See “Engine in Section 1−2.) When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.

immobiliser system”

NOTICE

leave the key

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

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“START”—Starter motor on. The key will return to the “ON” position when released. For starting tips, see Section 3. “ON”—Engine on and all accessories on. This is the normal driving position. “ACC”—Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off. the “ACC” or If you “LOCK” position and open the driver’s door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key. “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position.

the key

leave

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Automatic transmission "Floor shift type

Lock release button To prevent misshifting