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Selector lever


Overdrive switch


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


Shift while holding the lock release button in.


Shift normally.


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Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON” position and the lock re- lease button depressed). (a) Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and


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R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking


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When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and the overdrive switch, engine braking will not enabled because is not can- celled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this section. (c) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” in Section 3. The transmission must be in “P” or “N”.


2. With your foot holding down the brake


pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.


When the lever is in the “D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi- tions such as normal cruising, hill climb- ing, hard towing, etc. Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant the transmission will not shift into the over- drive gear even with the overdrive on.


temperature


low,


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CAUTION


Never put your foot on the accelera- tor pedal while shifting.


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3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal


pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.


(d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Push the overdrive switch. The “O/D OFF” indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to third gear.


D Shift into the “2” position. The trans- mission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 132 km/h (82 mph), and stronger engine braking will be en- abled.


D Shift into the “L” position. The trans- mission will downshift first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 59 km/h (36 mph), and maximum engine braking will be en- abled.


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


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CAUTION


NOTICE


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


surface. Abrupt


(e) Using “2” and “L” positions The “2” and “L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously. With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in “D”. With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear. With the selector lever in “L”, the trans- mission is engaged in first gear.


z Be careful not to over−rev the en- gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:


“2” “L”


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139 km/h (86 mph) 76 km/h (47 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the “2” or “L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, “D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.


(f) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the “R” position.


NOTICE


Never shift into reverse while the ve- hicle is moving.


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(g) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With


the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal to apply the parking brake securely.


3. With


the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P” posi- tion.


CAUTION


Never attempt to move the selector lever into “P” position under any cir- cumstances while the vehicle is mov- ing. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result.


(h) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between third gear and over- drive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately after- ward.


D When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.


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CAUTION


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


NOTICE


Do not hold the vehicle on an up- grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.


(i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck


CAUTION


If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve- hicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for- ward or backward as it becomes un- stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.


NOTICE


z Do not race the engine and avoid


spinning the wheels.


z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.


(j)


If you cannot shift the selector le- ver out of “P” position


is depressed, use


If you cannot shift the selector lever from the “P” position even though the brake pedal lock override button. For instructions, see “If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Section 4.


the shift


to


the


If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.


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"Column shift type


Selector lever


Overdrive switch


With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pilling the selector lever toward you. (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)


Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you.


Shift normally.


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Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON” position and the selector lever pulled toward you). (a) Selector lever The shift position is displayed on the in- strument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and


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R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking


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the cruise control


When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and the overdrive switch, engine braking will not enabled because is not can- celled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this section. (c) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” in Section 3. The transmission must be in “P” or “N”.


2. With your foot holding down the brake


pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.


When the lever is in the “D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi- tions such as normal cruising, hill climb- ing, hard towing, etc. Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant the transmission will not shift into the over- drive gear even with the overdrive on.


temperature


low,


is


CAUTION


Never put your foot on the accelera- tor pedal while shifting.


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3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal


pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.


(d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Push the overdrive switch. The “O/D OFF” indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to third gear.


D Shift into the “2” position. The trans- mission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 132 km/h (82 mph), and stronger engine braking will be en- abled.


D Shift into the “L” position. The trans- mission will downshift first gear When the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 59 km/h (36 mph), and maximum engine braking will be en- abled.


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When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and the overdrive switch, engine braking will not enabled because is not can- celled.


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


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For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this section.


NOTICE


CAUTION


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


surface. Abrupt


(e) Using “2” and “L” positions The “2” and “L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously. With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in “D”. With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear. With the selector lever in “L”, the trans- mission is engaged in first gear.


z Be careful not to overrev the en- gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:


“2” “L”


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


139 km/h (86 mph) 76 km/h (47 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the “2” or “L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, “D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.


(f) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the “R” position.


NOTICE


Never shift into reverse while the ve- hicle is moving.


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(g) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With


the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal to apply the parking brake securely.


3. With


the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P” posi- tion.


CAUTION


Never attempt to move the selector lever into “P” position under any cir- cumstances while the vehicle is mov- ing. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result.


(h) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between third gear and over- drive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately after- ward.


D When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.


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CAUTION


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


NOTICE


Do not hold the vehicle on an up- grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.


(i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck


CAUTION


If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve- hicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for- ward or backward as it becomes un- stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.


NOTICE


z Do not race the engine and avoid


spinning the wheels.


z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.


(j)


If you cannot shift the selector le- ver out of “P” position


is depressed, use


If you cannot shift the selector lever from the “P” position even though the brake pedal lock override button. For instructions, see “If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Section 4.


the shift


to


the


If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.


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You may hear a sound the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the traction control system is in the self−check mode, and does not indicate malfunction. When the traction control system is oper- ating, you may feel vibration or noise of your vehicle, caused by operation of the brakes. This indicates the system is func- tioning properly. When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels from spinning.


Traction control system


The traction control system automatical- ly helps control the spinning of the front wheels which may occur when ac- celerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver to control the driv- ing power of the front wheels. Leave the system on during ordinary it can operate when driving so that needed. When traction control is ap- plied, the slip indicator light blinks. While the “VSC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the traction control system cannot be operated.


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You can turn off the traction control system by pushing the “VSC OFF” switch. The “VSC OFF” indicator light will come on. Pushing the “VSC OFF” switch a second time turns on the trac- tion control system again and the “VSC OFF” indicator light will go off. At this time, the vehicle skid control also turns off and on simultaneously.


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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 and/or “VSC OFF” indicator light do/does not come on after the ignition is turned on.


D The


D The


light and


“VSC” warning


“VSC OFF” indicator light are left on after the ignition is turned on. “VSC” warning


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


light and


CAUTION


Under certain slippery road condi- tions, full traction of the vehicle and power to the front wheels can not be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which will cause the vehicle to lose traction. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your ve- hicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at ap- propriate and cautious pace.


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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING These lights warn that when there is a problem somewhere in the traction control system. The lights 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 and “VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the traction con- trol system does not work. However, as conventional braking operates when ap- plied, there is no problem to continue your driving.


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the vehicles


the vehicle speed


If to skid during driving, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. The vehicle skid control system activates when is about more than 15 km/h (9 mph). While the “VSC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the vehicle skid control system cannot be operated. You may hear a sound the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the vehicle skid control is in the self−check mode and does not indicate a malfunction.


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Vehicle skid control system


The vehicle skid control system helps provide comprehensive control of the systems such as an anti−lock brake system, brake assist system, traction control, engine control, etc. This sys- tem automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when corner- ing on a slippery road surface or abrupt steering wheel operation occurs.


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You can turn off the vehicle skid con- trol system by pushing the “VSC OFF” switch. The “VSC OFF” indicator light will come on. Pushing the “VSC OFF” switch a second time turns the system again and the “VSC OFF” indicator light will go off. At this time, the traction control also turns off and on simulta- neously. When you turn the ignition switch on, this system always turns on.


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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 and/or “VSC OFF” indicator light do/does not come on after the ignition is turned to on.


D The


“VSC” warning


“VSC OFF” indicator light are left on after the ignition is turned to on.


light and


“VSC” warning indicator


D The OFF” driving without pushing switch.


“VSC light comes on while “VSC OFF”


light and


CAUTION


D Do not rely excessively on the ve- hicle skid control system. Even if the vehicle skid control system is operating, it is not that your vehicle is absolutely safe. Reckless driving will result in an unexpected acci- dent. Always keep safety driving in mind. If the slip indicator light fla- shes and/or an alarm sounds, spe- cial care should be taken while driving.


D Only use tires of specified size. The size, manufacturer, brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires should be the same. If you use the tires other than specified, or different type or size, the vehicle skid control sys- tem may not function correctly. When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your Toyota dealer.


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VEHICLE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING These lights warn that when there is a problem somewhere the vehicle skid control system. The lights 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 and “VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the vehicle skid control system does not work. However, as conventional braking operates when ap- plied, there is no problem to continue your driving.


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When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Fully depress the parking brake pedal. For better holding power, first de- press the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Depress pedal while depressing the brake pedal. To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake.


the parking brake


CAUTION


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


Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40
km/h (25 mph) with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your cruising speed can be maintained although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down gradient, within the limits of engine performance. On steeper hills, a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control. When the cruise control is on, the driving pattern of the automatic transmission is fixed in the normal position, regardless of the position of the selector switch.


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CAUTION


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


If


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


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CAUTION


To avoid accidental cruise control en- gagement, keep the cruise control system off when not using the cruise control.


TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, push “ON/ OFF” button. This turns the system on. The indicator light in the instrument clus- ter shows that you can now set your de- sired cruising speed. Another push will turn the system completely off. When the ignition key is turned off, the system automatically turned off. To use the cruise control again, push “ON/OFF” button again to turn it on.


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If you need acceleration—for example, when passing—depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can cancel the preset speed by any of the following: a. Depressing the brake pedal. b. Push “CANCEL” button and releasing it. c. Pushing “ON/OFF” button. If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will be automatically cancelled. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the preset speed, the preset speed will be also automatically cancelled. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for any other reasons, have your ve- hicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity.


SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED The transmission must be in “D” before you set the cruise control speed. Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push “COAST SET” button and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. If the speed is not satisfactory, push “RES ACC” button for a faster speed, or push “SET COAST” button for a slower speed. Each push changes the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal.


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vehicle and


RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED Push “RES ACC” button and hold it. Re- lease the button the desired speed is at- tained. While the button is pushed, the vehicle will gradually gain speed. When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set speed can be increased 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time by pushing “RES ACC” button quickly within 0.6 seconds. However, a faster way to reset is to ac- celerate then push “COAST SET” button. RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push “COAST SET” button and hold it. Release the desired speed is pushed, the vehicle speed will gradually decrease. When the difference is 5 km/h (3 mph) or more, the vehicle will cruise with its actu- al speed. When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set speed can be lowered 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time by pushing “COAST SET” button quickly within 0.6 seconds.


is attained. While


the button when


the button


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If you use


the brake pedal and


However, a faster way to reset is to de- press then push “COAST SET” button. Even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to a slower speed with the cruise control button or depress the brake pedal. the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled. RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by push- ing “CANCEL” button or by depressing the brake pedal, pushing “RES ACC” button will restore the speed set prior to can- cellation. However, once the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will not be resumed. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If “CRUISE” indicator light in the instru- ment cluster the cruise control, push “ON/OFF” button to turn the system off and then push it again to turn it on. If any of the following conditions then oc- curs, there is some trouble in the cruise control system.


flashes when using


D The indicator light does not come on. D The indicator light flashes again. D The


light goes out after


indicator


it


comes on.


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


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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference Using your audio system Car audio system operating hints


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Reference


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


Type 2: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/ compact disc auto changer


that


Using your audio system— —Some basics This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Push “AM”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “CD” to turn on pushing “PWR·VOL”. You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc. You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com- pact disc. If the another function was pre- viously playing, it will come on again. SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push “AM”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “CD” if the system to switch from one function to another.


is already on but you want


function


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


YOUR RADIO ANTENNA Your vehicle has an antenna printed on the inside of the rear window.


NOTICE


Attaching the film (especially conduc- tive or metallic type) on the rear win- dow will noticeably reduce the sensi- tivity of the radio.


YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to the right.


NOTICE


Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas- sette tapes into the slot, or the tape player may be damaged.


YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. (The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down.) The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again. On models with the compact disc auto changer, next disc will be played from track 1.


NOTICE


Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot.


The player is intended for use with 12 cm (5 in.) discs only.


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—Controls and features "Type 1


Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.


Preset buttons


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to preset and


Preset buttons These buttons are used tune in radio stations. To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see “TUNE” or “SEEK” button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep—this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display. To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The but- ton number and station frequency will ap- pear on the display. These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when you push “AM” “FM”).


(Eject button) the cassette


Push tape eject button to eject a cassette. Push the compact disc eject button to eject a compact disc. After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, you will be able to eject a cassette or disc, but you will not be able to reinsert it.


(Reverse/Fast forward button)


the


the


fast


Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for- ” will appear ward a cassette tape. “ on the display. Push the reverse button to ” will appear on the rewind a tape. “ display. To stop the tape while it is fast forward- ing, push forward button or “TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re- winding, push reverse button or “TAPE”. If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- sette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast forwards com- pletely, the cassette player will play the other side of the tape, using the auto−re- verse feature. Compact Disc Player If you want forward or reverse to fast through a compact disc track, push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact disc player will resume playing.


/ MODE (Audio control


AM Push “AM” to turn on the radio and select the AM band. “AM” will appear on the display. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing “AM”. Also, push “AM” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation. AUDIO CTRL and mode adjustment) Manual tone adjustment function— This knob the manually. For tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “BASS” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show “BASS −5” to “BASS 5”. For middle−pitch tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “MID” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show the range from “MID −5” to “MID 5”.


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For high−pitch tone adjustment, push “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “TREB” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show “TREB −5” to “TREB 5”. Sound balance adjustment function— This knob the sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers. For CTRL appears on turn knob to adjust the front/rear balance. The display will show range “FADE FRONT 7” to “FADE REAR 7”. For “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” ap- pears on the display. Then turn the knob to adjust the left/right balance. The display will show the range from “BAL LEFT 7” to “BAL RIGHT 7”.


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left/right adjustment, push


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time you push “CD”,


CD (Compact Disc) Push “CD” to switch from radio or cas- sette operation to compact disc operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing “CD”. In both cases, a disc must already be loaded in the player. When the audio is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the track or, track and disc number currently being played. Each the system changes to the automatic changer. If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display one of the six following error messages. If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi- cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi- ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag- azine from the player and allow the player to cool down. If “Err 1” appears on the display, it indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was the disc or insert it correctly. If “Err 2” appears on the display, indicates no disc magazine. Insert a disc.


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Dolbyr If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the double−D symbol. The double−D symbol will appear on the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolbyr B NR. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape. ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FM Push “FM” to turn on the radio and select the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display. This system allows you to set twelve FM stations, two for each but- ton. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing “FM”. Also, push “FM” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation.


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PROG (Program) Push “ ” to select the other side of a cassette tape. The display indicates which ” indicates side is currently selected (“ top side, “ Auto−reverse the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding. PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume. RND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on all the com- pact discs in the magazine in random or- der, or only tracks on a specific compact disc in random order.


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To randomly play the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release “ ” will appear on the display. The disc you are listening to will play in random order. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature, push this button again. Compact disc auto changer only— To randomly play all the tracks magazine: ” until you hear a Push and hold “ beep. “ ” will appear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in ran- dom order. To turn off the random feature, push this button again. RPT (Repeat) Cassette Player Push “ is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically be rewound and replayed. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature. There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re- peat feature to work correctly.


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Compact Disc Player There are two repeat features—You can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release “ ” while the track is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will repeat the whole disc. When the track ends, it will automatically be replayed. This pro- cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature. Compact disc auto changer only— Repeating a disc: ” until you hear a Push and hold “ beep. “ ” will appear on the display. The player will repeat all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. When the disc ends, the player will automatically go back to the top track of the disc and replay. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the re- peat feature.


SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band. To scan the preset stations: Push and hold “SCAN” until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next pres- et station up the band, stay there for 5
seconds, and then move to the next pre- set station. To select a station, push “SCAN” again. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the radio will scan the preset sta- tions. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 se- conds, and then scan again. To select a station, push “SCAN” again.


Compact disc player There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. Scanning the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will scan the first track of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push “SCAN” again. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scan- ning. Compact disc auto changer only— Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine: “SCAN” until you hear a beep. Push “ the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push the the player has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.


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SEEK (Seeking) Radio In plays station band. To seek the next station, quickly push and release the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of “SEEK”. Do this again to find the station after that. If you push and hold the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of “SEEK”, the radio will continue seeking up or down for stations and will stop at the next station that it finds after the but- ton is released. on reception. Press the button again to resume the search. Cassette Player By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track. You can skip up to nine tracks at a time. Push the up or down side of the button. From “SEEK +9” to “SEEK −9” will appear on the display. Next, push either side of the track button until the number on the display reaches the number of tracks you want to skip. If you push the button ten times, the skip feature will be turned off.


When counting the number of tracks you want to rewind, remember to count the current track as well. For example, if you want to rewind to a song that is two be- fore the song you are listening to, push on the down side of the button until “REW 3” appears on the display. If you have pushed the track button more than you wanted to, push the other side of the button. The track number will be reduced. The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side. D After tape


the beginning of


is the player will automatically


reached, start playing the same side.


the


D After the end of the tape is reached, the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side. There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly. In addition, the feature may not work well with some spoken word, live, or classical recordings.


ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion. TAPE Push “TAPE” to switch from radio or com- pact disc operation to cassette operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing “TAPE”. In both cases, a cassette must already be loaded in the player. TRACK (Track up/down button): Compact disc player By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track. Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return the current track, push the down side of the button one time, quickly.


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TUNE (Tuning) Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of “TUNE” to step up or down the station band. Do this again to find another frequency. If you push and hold the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of “TUNE”, the radio will continue seeking up or down for frequencies and will stop at the next frequency that it finds after the button is released. Press the button again to resume the search.


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Compact disc This button is used to eject one or all compact discs. To eject the current com- pact disc, push and release the compact disc eject button. To eject all specific discs, push either side of the “DISC” but- ton until the number of the disc you want to eject is displayed. Push and release the eject button. To eject all discs, press and hold the eject button until you hear a beep. The last compact disc played be- fore pushing the button will be ejected first. If the ejected disc is not removed for function will be cancelled. While the ignition is in “LOCK”, you can eject one or all discs but you cannot rein- sert them.


the eject


time,


long


Preset buttons These buttons are used to preset and tune in radio stations. These preset but- tons are programmable only when RDS is not selected. To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see “TUNE” or “SEEK” button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep—this will set the station to the button. The preset button number will appear on the display. To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The pre- set button number and station frequency will appear on the display. This radio can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when you push “AM” “FM”).


(Eject button)


Cassette tape This button is used to eject a cassette. While the ignition is in “LOCK”, you can eject a cassette but you cannot reinsert it.


(Reverse/Fast−forward button)


the


the


Cassette Player Push the fast−forward button to fast−for- ward a cassette tape. “ ” will appear on the display. Push the reverse button to rewind a tape. “ ” will appear on the display. To stop the tape while it is fast−forward- ing, push fast−forward button or “TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re- winding, push reverse button or “TAPE”. If a tape rewinds completely, the cassette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast−forwards completely, the cassette will play the other side of the tape using the auto−reverse feature. Compact Disc Player If you want to fast−forward or reverse a compact disc track, push and hold the fast−forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact disc play- er will resume playing.


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AM Push “AM” to turn on the radio and select the AM band. “AM” will appear on the display. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing “AM”. Also, push “AM” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to AM. AUDIO CTRL and mode adjustment) Each time you push the AUDIO CONTROL knob, the mode changes. To adjust the tone and balance, turn the knob. BASS: Adjusts low−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. MID: Adjusts mid−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. TREBLE: Adjusts high−pitched tones. The display ranges from −5 to 5. BALANCE: Adjusts the sound balance be- tween left speakers. The display ranges from −7 to 7. FADER: Adjusts the sound balance be- tween the front and rear speakers. The display ranges from −7 to 7.


the right and


in


“CD” while


CD (Compact Disc) Push radio or cassette mode to switch to compact disc mode. If the audio system is off, pressing “CD” will turn on the compact disc player. A disc must be loaded in the player. When the audio is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the track or, track and disc number currently being played. If the player or another unit equipped with the player malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the six following error messages. Error codes “WAIT”: The compact disc player unit may be too hot due to temperature. Allow the player to cool down. “ERR 1”: The disc may be dirty, damaged or (up−side down). Clean disc and re−insert. “ERR 2”: The compact disc player empty. Load disc and re−try. “ERR 3” or “ERR 4”: This indicates inter- nal error. Re−load discs. “OPEn”: The compact disc auto changer lid is open. Close the compact disc auto changer lid.


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If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. DISC By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to. Push either side of the button until the number of to listen appears on the display. Dolbyr If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the double−D symbol. The double−D symbol will appear on the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolbyr B NR. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape. ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.


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If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter will close after 15 seconds. Loading multiple compact discs— To load multiple compact discs, push and hold (until you hear a beep when the au- dio system is on). After pushing the but- ton, insert the first compact disc. After the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot will close. After a few seconds, the shutter will automatically open again so the next disc can be inserted. The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs. If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter will close after 15 seconds.


FM Push “FM” to turn on the radio to FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display. This system allows you to set twelve FM stations, two for each of the six preset button. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing “FM”. Also, push “FM” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to FM. LOAD This button is used to load the compact discs in the compact disc auto changer which is integrated with the radio and cas- sette player. This compact disc auto changer can store up to 6 discs. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for the load function. Loading one compact disc only— To load one compact disc only, quickly push and release the button. If you hold the button too long (if the audio system is on at this time, you hear a beep.), the mechanism will change to the mode for loading multiple compact discs. After pushing the button, insert a compact disc. After the disc is loaded, the shutter of the slot will close.


in RDS


is operational only


MSG (Message) This button mode. When an RDS radio station transmits a text message, “MSG” will be displayed. At this time, push “MSG” button to view the text message. The message display will be canceled if any button that affects the display is pushed. To view the message again, push the “MSG” button again. After the entire message has been displayed, the message will disappear. The RDS audio system has memory to store three 64 character messages. To store a message in memory, push and hold the “MSG” button until you hear a beep. If 3 messages are already stored in memory, the oldest message will be over- written by the new message. To recall a radio text message, push the “MSG” button momentarily. This will dis- play the most recent message. A second push of the “MSG” button while the most stored message(s) are displayed begins with the newest one.


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(Program Types) This button mode. This button type (PTY) search of RDS stations. 32 program types are available as listed here. By pushing this button, RDS turns on in FM mode and “RDS” will be displayed. If the program type search is not already performed, the radio will start a program type search (see “SRCH” for details). If a program type search has already been performed, the last active program type will be tuned. If you are already in FM type mode and a program type is not already being dis- played, pushing this button will recall the display for the current program type. After a program type is being displayed, subsequent pushes of this button within 3
seconds will toggle through the available program types. Pushing the right or left arrows repeatedly will increment or decre- ment the display through the available pro- gram types in alphabetical order.


for 3 seconds,


following program


Program Type List type names are The type search, available. After a program the radio will display one of the following then the types program for 3 seconds program type name (if available). After that, it will display the first 8 characters of the program service name of the current station. Program types included are D Adlt Hit (Adult Hits) D Alert! (Emergency message) D Classicl (Classical) D Cls Rock (Classic Rock) D College D Country D Inform (Information) D Jazz D Language D News D Nostalga (Nostalgia) D Oldies D Persnlty (Personality) D Public D R & B (Rhythm and Blues) D Rel Musc (Religious Music)


If no messages have been stored, or if there are no more messages to be re- called, “NO MSG STORED” will appear on the display, and the message display will be canceled. The display then returns to show the program service name. The message display will be canceled if you activate any function that affects the dis- play. Message display can be canceled by pressing any of the following buttons: “AM”, “LOAD”, “SEEK”, “TUNE”, any preset, “SCAN”, any audio control, “RDS”, “SRCH”, or “”. If the current station is not a traffic program and traffic announcements is off, pushing “TRAF” will cancel the dis- play. The message will be canceled after the entire message has been displayed. PROG (Program)


“TAPE”,


“CD”,


“FM”,


” button switches the side of The “ the cassette being played. The display in- dicates which side is currently selected (“°” indicates top side, “±” indicates bot- tom side). Auto−reverse the cassette reaches the end of a tape, it automatically reverses and begins the other side. This feature works both in play and fast−forward mode.


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D Rel Talk (Religious Talk) D Rock D Soft D Soft R&B (Soft Rhythm and Blues) D Soft Rck (Soft Rock) D Sports D Talk D Test (Emergency Test) D Top 40
D Weather


PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume. RDS (Radio Data System) Your audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode provides you to receive text messages from radio stations that utilize RDS transmitters. If the FM radio, cassette player or com- pact disc player is on, pushing this button will turn RDS on or off. When RDS is on, the radio can —select only stations of a particular pro- gram type, —seek to stations with traffic announce- ments, —display messages from radio stations, —search for a stronger signal station, —receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies (even if RDS function is turned off) RDS features are available for use only on FM stations which broadcast RDS in- formation.


ALERT: This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off alert announce- ments. Alert announcements will come on even if RDS mode is turned off. “Alert!” appears on the display when an alert an- nouncement plays. The radio uses TA vol- ume during these announcements. When an alert announcement comes on the tuned radio station or a related network station, you will hear it even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing. If the radio tunes to a related network station for an alert an- nouncement, it will return to the original station when fin- ished. tape or compact disc player is playing, play will stop for the announcement and resume when the announcement is finished.


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