2004 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

Heating For best results, set controls to:

Air conditioning For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards COLD

(red zone)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—FLOOR Air conditioning—OFF

(blue zone)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—ON

for a

few minutes. To keep

D For quick heating, select recirculated air the windows from fogging, select fresh af- ter interior has been warmed.

the vehicle

D For quick cooling, select recirculated

air for a few minutes.

Ventilation For best results, set controls to:

D Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidi-

fied heating.

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards COLD

D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield.

(blue zone)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—OFF

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Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to:

Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM

(red zone) to heat; COLD (blue zone) to cool

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

Turning the air flow selector to the wind- shield or floor/windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When turning the air flow selector to wind- shield or floor/windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.

the “A/C” button

the setting

return

to

(red zone)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

Turning the air flow selector to the wind- shield or floor/windshield position turns on the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When turning the air flow selector to wind- shield or floor/windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. for dehumidified Press heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- choose

the “A/C” button

the setting

windshield,

return

frosting floor/windshield air flow.

the

to

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Automatic air conditioning system— —Controls

1. “AUTO” button 2. “OFF” button 3. Air intake selector 4. Windshield air flow button 5. “A/C” button 6. “DUAL” button 7. Temperature selector

for

(Only the independent mode that display shows “DUAL”; mainly for front passenger and secondarily for driver)

8. “MODE” button (air flow selector) 9. Fan speed selector 10. Temperature selector

(At the independent mode that display shows “DUAL”; mainly for driver and secondarily for front passenger) (At the linked mode that display does not show “DUAL”; for driver)

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“AUTO” button For automatic operation of the air condi- tioning, press the “AUTO” button. “AUTO” will appear on the display to show that the automatic operation mode has been selected. In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−off of the air conditioning according to the tem- perature. When you press the “AUTO” button with the air intake mode at FRESH, internal circulation may be applied for maximum cooling. You may use manual controls if you want to select your own settings. Fan speed selector Push the “>” (increase) or “<” (decrease) side of the button to adjust the fan speed. In automatic operation, you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode.

the

increase

temperature, press

Temperature selector To the “Ɯ” side, to decrease it, press the “Ɲ” side. “MAX. COLD” appears when you adjust to maximum cooling, and “MAX. HOT” when you adjust to maximum warming. The temperature display changes between “_C” and “_F” when the unit of the outside temperature display is changed. “DUAL” button This switch is used to set the tempera- tures independently for the driver’s seat and front passenger seat. Pushing from independent and linked. Independent mode: Temperatures can be set independently for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat. “DUAL” will appear on the display to show that the indepen- dent mode has been selected. Linked mode: The same temperature is set for the driver’s seat and front passen- ger’s seat. When the temperature for the front pas- senger’s seat is changed in linked mode, the mode is changed automatically to in- dependent mode.

the button changes

the mode

temperature selectors:

Knowledge for the two−temperature se- lector operation This air conditioning system has two inde- pendent left and right (for the use of driver and front pas- senger respectively). D There are cases where the temperature of the airflow may not accurately corre- late on the driver and front passenger side according to circumstances, even if the left and right temperature selec- tors are set at the same temperature. If this situation occurs, use the fine tune operation to adjust the air temper- ature on one side.

D There are cases where one or both of the airflow temperatures may not accu- rately correlate with the set tempera- ture according to circumstances, when the airflow temperature settings on the left and right are substantially different. For example, if the left controller is set at central or neutral temperature while the right one is set at maximum heat- ing or maximum cooling, or vice versa. If this situation occurs, use the fine tune operation to adjust the air temper- ature on each side.

“OFF” button Push the “OFF” button to turn off the air conditioning system.

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1. Panel—Air

flows mainly

from

the

instrument panel vents.

2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. When you set the temperature selector setting at about the middle in automatic operation, warm air flows out of the floor vents and relatively low−tempera- ture air flows out of the center and side vents.

3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor

vents.

the

4. Floor/Windshield—Air

flows mainly floor vents and windshield

from vents. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in FRESH.

For details about air flow selector settings, see flow selector settings” de- scribed below.

“—Air

is pressed, air

this button from

this button once again returns

Windshield air flow button flows When the windshield vents and mainly turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. Pressing the air flow mode to the last one used. This button allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to return to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. For details about air flow selector settings, see flow selector settings” de- scribed below.

the “A/C” button

the setting

“—Air

the “MODE” button

“MODE” button (air flow selector) Push vents used for air flow. In automatic operation, you do not have to select the air flow unless you desire another air flow mode.

to select

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“A/C” button To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off. If this happens, take your ve- hicle to your Toyota dealer for service.

Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. The air intake mode which is being se- lected is shown on the display. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside

the vehicle.

2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-

tem.

To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automati- cally to FRESH depending on the condi- tion of the air conditioning system. For example, when the ambient tempera- ture intake mode may change automatically to FRESH. This is not a malfunction.

the air

low,

is

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—Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after

it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.

D Make sure the air intake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked (by leaves or snow, for example).

D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield. The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield.

D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through- out the vehicle.

for a minute

D On cold days, set the fan speed to high the intake ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.

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D When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust thrown up by the ve- hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake selector be set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to any setting except “OFF”.

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D If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior.

Heating For best results, set controls to: —For automatic operation

Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature—To the desired

temperature

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air conditioning—OFF

Air conditioning For best results, set controls to: —For automatic operation

Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature—To the desired

temperature

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air conditioning—ON

—For manual operation

—For manual operation

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards high temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—FLOOR Air conditioning—OFF

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards low temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—ON

for a

few minutes. To keep

D For quick heating, select recirculated air the windows from fogging, select fresh af- ter interior has been warmed.

the vehicle

D Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidi-

fied heating.

D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield.

D For quick cooling, select recirculated

air for a few minutes.

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Ventilation For best results, set controls to: —For automatic operation

Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature—Towards low temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air conditioning—OFF

—For manual operation

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards low temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—OFF

Defogging and defrosting —The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: —For automatic operation

Temperature—Towards high temperature to heat; low temperature to cool

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

—For manual operation

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards high temperature to heat; low temperature to cool

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

the windshield air

Pressing flow button turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When pressing the windshield air flow but- ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto- matically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again.

the setting

return

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the “A/C” button

Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.

—The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: —For automatic operation

Temperature—Towards high temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

—For manual operation

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards high temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

the windshield air

flow button Pressing turns on the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When pressing the windshield air flow but- ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto- matically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.

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return

the setting

the “A/C” button

If you want to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- choose

windshield,

frosting floor/windshield air flow.

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Side vents

Checking and replacing air conditioning filter

If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents. The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.

information The air conditioning filter label is placed on the inside of the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed. The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent.

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Perform filter replacement periodically. Period of replacement (expected): For U.S.A.—Every 30000 miles For Canada—Every 16000 km

is

the

symptoms of air

NOTE: This the normal maintenance period. This may change depending on operating conditions. If conditioning efficiency problems occur, contact your Toyota dealer to have the filter checked and replaced. (Actual replacement minutes approximately)

time: Less

than 10

NOTICE

Do not try to replace the air condi- tioning filter by yourself. Doing so may damage the vehicle.

INFORMATION

The air filter should be installed prop- erly in position. The use of air condi- tioning with filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per- formance and then affect air condi- tioning performance.

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This air conditioning system has a high efficient air refiner filter which helps eliminate dust and pollen, thereby in- creasing your driving comfort. The air conditioning filter is set behind the glove box. The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The filter may need to be re- placed if the air flow of the air conditioner and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to fog up easily.

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SECTION 2

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Break−in period Fuel Operation in foreign countries Three−way catalytic converters Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Iridium−tipped spark plugs Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Your Toyota’s identification Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Tire information Vehicle load limits Cargo and luggage Types of tires

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Break−in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break−in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle: D Avoid full

throttle acceleration when

starting and driving.

D Avoid racing the engine. D Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un- leaded gasoline. To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. The special nozzle on pumps with un- leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan- dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. the gasoline you use At a minimum, should meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93
in Canada.

NOTICE

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three− way catalytic converter to lose its ef- fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly. Also, this can increase maintenance costs.

OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc- tane Number 91) or higher. For im- proved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Oc- tane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating or research octane number lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will lead to engine damage. If your engine knocks... If you detect heavy knocking even when using if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. However, occasionally, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel- erating or driving up hills. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

the recommended

fuel, or

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GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT ADDITIVES Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid build−up of engine deposits. However, all gasoline sold the U.S. contains detergent additives to keep clean and/or clean intake systems. QUALITY GASOLINE Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., Europe and Japan have developed a specification fuel named World−Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied world wide. The WWFC consists of four categories that depend on required emission lev- els. In the U.S., category 3 has been adopted. The WWFC improves air quali- ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance.

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CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline, including re- formulated gasoline that contains oxy- genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas. Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gas- oline provide excellent vehicle perfor- mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im- prove air quality. OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

If you use gasohol

GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT Some gasoline contain an octane en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con- taining MMT is used, your emission con- trol system may be adversely affected. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in- strument cluster may come on. If this hap- pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser- vice. GASOLINE QUALITY In a very few cases, you may experience driveability problems caused by the partic- ular gasoline that you are using. If you continue to have unacceptable driveability, try changing gasoline brands. If this does not rectify your problem, then consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

z Do not use gasohol other

than stated above. It will cause fuel sys- tem damage or vehicle performance problems.

z If driveability problems occur (poor engine

hot knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

vaporizing,

starting,

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z Take care not to spill gasohol dur- ing refueling. Gasohol may cause paint damage.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp. gal.)

Operation in foreign countries If you plan to drive your Toyota another country... First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. Second, confirm the availability of the cor- rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane number).

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Three−way catalytic converters

The three−way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas.

CAUTION

D Keep people and combustible mate- rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot.

D Do not drive, idle or park your ve- hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags.

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NOTICE

large amount of unburned gases into the three−way catalytic flowing converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: z Use only unleaded gasoline. z Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, creat- ing an excessive load on the three− way catalytic converter.

z Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min- utes.

z Avoid racing the engine. z Do not push−start or pull−start your

vehicle.

z Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.

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z Keep your engine in good running order. Malfunctions the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel system could cause an ex- tremely high three−way catalytic converter temperature.

z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a check−up as soon as possible. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three−way catalytic converter sys- tem best.

z To ensure that the three−way cata- lytic converter and the entire emis- sion control system operate proper- ly, your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- ment”.

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Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

D Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. It contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. It can cause unconsciousness or even death.

D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. The system should be checked from time to time. If you hit something, or notice a change in the sound of the the system exhaust, have checked immediately.

D Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out. The exhaust gases cannot escape, making this a particularly dangerous situation.

for

D Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with the engine run- ning. If it is unavoidable, however, do so only in an unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle.

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the

trunk

lid closed while driving. An open or unsealed trunk lid may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle.

D To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind- shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth- er obstructions.

D If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with the windows open and the trunk lid closed. Have the cause immediately located and corrected.

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Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine, and plays a major role in main- taining the engine in proper working order. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION It is normal that an engine should con- sume some engine oil during normal engine operation. The causes of oil consumption in a normal engine are as follows. D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a pis- ton moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber. This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by temperature combustion gases during the combustion process.

the high

D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves. Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with is burned along with the fuel. High tem- perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.

intake air and

the

The amount of engine oil consumed de- pends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed by high−speed driv- ing and frequent acceleration and decel- eration. A new engine consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned. Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. qt./600
miles) When judging the amount of oil con- sumption, note the that oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately.

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As an example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a nor- mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not changed. The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds, as on an expressway, making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds. IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop- er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en- gine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.

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For detailed information on oil level check, see “Checking the engine oil level” in Sec- tion 7−2.

Iridium−tipped spark plugs

Your engine is fitted with iridium−tipped spark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only iridium−tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your en- gine performance and smooth drive- ability.

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Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub−systems. If either sub−system should fail, the other will still work. However, the pedal will be harder to press, and your stopping distance will increase. Also, the brake system warning light may come on.

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

CAUTION

D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu- um.

lost,

D Even if the power assist

is com- pletely the brakes will still work. But you will have to push the pedal hard, much harder than nor- mal. And your braking distance will increase.

the brakes.

BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to power−assist the engine should quit while you are driving, you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure. There is enough reserved vacuum two stops—but no more!

for one or

If

ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with “ABS” warning light) The anti−lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock−up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steer- ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances.

this situation,

Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti−lock brake system function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In the anti−lock brake system work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake in a panic stop. This will result in reduced braking performan- ce.

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The anti−lock brake system becomes op- erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

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Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on a manhole cov- er, a steel plate at a construction site, joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day tends to activate the anti−lock brake sys- tem. You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the anti−lock brake system the self check mode, and does not indicate a mal- function. When the anti−lock brake system is ac- tivated, the following conditions may occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- tion of the system: D You may hear the anti−lock brake sys- tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve- hicle body and steering wheel. You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve- hicle is stopped.

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CAUTION

Do not overestimate the anti−lock brake system: Although the anti−lock brake system assists in providing ve- hicle control, it is still important to drive with all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, be- cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti− lock brake system on. If tire grip performance exceeds its capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain, the anti−lock brake system does not provide vehicle control.

the vehicle

Anti−lock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- tance: Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from front of you. Compared with vehicles without an anti−lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis- tance in the following cases: D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−

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covered roads.

D Driving with tire chains installed. D Driving over the steps such as the

joints on the road.

D Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differ- ences in surface height.

Install all 4 tires of specified size at appropriate pressure: The anti−lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respec- tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed resulting longer stopping dis- tance.

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few seconds. Thereafter,

“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 the system malfunctions, the 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 stability 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 braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. If either of the following conditions oc- curs, this indicates a malfunction some- where in the components 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.

DRUM−IN−DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle has a drum−in−disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding−down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ding−down.

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

Your Toyota’s identification— —Vehicle identification number

The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

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BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM When you slam the brake assist system judges as an emer- gency stop and provides more powerful braking for a driver who cannot hold down the brake pedal firmly. When you slam the brakes on, more pow- erful braking will be applied. At this time, you may hear a sound the engine compartment and feel the vibration of the brake pedal. This does not indicate a mal- function. The brake assist system becomes opera- tive after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). For an explanation of this system’s warn- ing light, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1−6.

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—Engine number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label.

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove it will result in destroy- ing the integrity of the label. Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth- er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio- late certain state or federal laws.

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Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of control.

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Tire information— —Tire symbols

This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire

size” in this Section.

2. DOT and Tire

Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)” in this Section.

3. The location of the tread wear indicators—For see “Checking and replacing tires” in Section 7−2.

details,

4. Uniform tire quality grading— For details, see “Uniform tire quali- ty grading” that follows.

5. Tire ply composition and mate- rials—Plies mean a layer of rub- ber−coated parallel cords. Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire.

6. Radial tires or bias−ply tires—A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked with “RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.

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—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

The “DOT” symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN). 1. “DOT” symbol 2. Tire Identification Number (TIN) 3. Tire manufacturer’s identification

mark

4. Tire size code 5. Manufacturer’s optional tire type

code

6. Manufacturing week 7. Manufacturing year

7. “TUBELESS”

or

“TUBE TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.

8. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” in Section 7−2.

9. Maximum cold

tire

tire

cold

inflation pressure—This means the pres- sure to which a tire may be in- flated. For details about recom- mended inflation pressure, see “Tires” in Section 8. tire or all season tire—An all season tire has “M+S” on tire not marked with “M+S” is a summer tire. For details, see “Types of tires” in this Section.

the sidewall. The

10.Summer

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—Tire size

—Name of each section of tire

This illustration indicates typical tire size. 1. Tire use

(P=Passenger car,

T=Temporary use)

2. Section width (in millimeters) 3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section

width)

4. Tire construction code (R=Radial,

D=Diagonal)

5. Wheel diameter (in inches) 6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits) 7. Speed symbol (alphabet with one

letter)

1. Section width 2. Tire height 3. Wheel diameter

1. Bead 2. Sidewall 3. Shoulder 4. Tread 5. Belt 6. Inner liner 7. Reinforcing rubber 8. Carcass 9. Rim lines 10.Bead wires 11. Chafer

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—Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safe- ty Administration of the U.S. Depart- ment of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in- formation on uniform tire quality grad- ing. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information. DOT quality grades—All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Fed- eral Safety Requirements in addi- tion these grades. Quality grades can be found where appli- cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum sec- tion width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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Treadwear—The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un- der controlled conditions on a speci- fied government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1−1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving hab- its, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor trac- tion performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

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Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- ture grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C cor- responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of per- formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading, either sep- arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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—Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Accessory weight

Cold tire inflation pressure

Curb weight

Intended outboard sidewall

Maximum inflation pressure

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

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Meaning

the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not) tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that condition the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine (A) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears

manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(B) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular

side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle

the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it is shown on the sidewall of the tire the sum of— (a) curb weight; (b) accessory weight; (c) vehicle capacity weight; and (d) production options weight

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Tire related term

Normal occupant weight

Occupant distribution

Production options weight

Recommended inflation pressure

Rim

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation Rim type designation Rim width Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity)

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

Meaning

68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1 that follows distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 that follows the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated nominal diameter of the bead seat rim diameter and width the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code nominal distance between rim flanges the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s desig- nated seating capacity the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two

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Tire related term

Meaning

Vehicle normal load on the tire

Weather side

the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire

Table 1—Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities

Designated seating capacity,

number of occupants

Vehicle normal load, number of

occupants

Occupant distribution in a normally

loaded vehicle

2 through 4
5 through 10

2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat

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Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the load limits shown below. Total load capacity:

With bucket type front seat

410 kg

(900 lb.)

With bench type front seat

475 kg (1050 lb.)

Total load capacity means combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug- gage. Tongue load is included when trailer towing. Seating capacity:

With bucket type front seat Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3) With bench type front seat Total 6 (Front 3, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maxi- mum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 68 kg (150 lb.) per person. Depending on the weight of each person, the seat- ing capacity given may exceed the total load capacity.

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CAUTION

Do not apply the load more than each load limit. That may cause not only damage to the tires, but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ability, which may cause an accident.

Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load ca- pacity.

Towing capacity:

907 kg (2000 lb.) Towing capacity means the maxi- mum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.

Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or de- crease depending on the size (weight) and the number of occupants. For de- tails, see “Capacity and distribution” that follows.

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D Do not place anything on the package tray behind the rear seatback. Such items may be thrown about and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle dur- ing sudden braking or an acci- dent.

D Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with the driver’s field of view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and im- pair the driver’s control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occu- pants.

Cargo and luggage— —Stowage precautions When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle, observe the following: D Put cargo and luggage in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.

D Be careful to keep the vehicle bal- anced. Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance.

D For better fuel economy, do not

carry unneeded weight.

CAUTION

D Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not de- signed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fas- tened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer seri- ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a colli- sion.

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—Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the to- tal weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac- ity) – (Total weight of occupants) STEPS CORRECT LOAD LIMIT 1. Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

DETERMINING

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.

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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and lug- gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5x150)=650 lbs).

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available car- go and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

For details about trailer towing, see “Trailer towing” in Section 3.

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity

EXAMPLE ON YOUR VEHICLE In case that 2 people with the com- bined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle with the total load capacity of 410 kg (900 lb.) (with bucket type front seat) or 475 kg (1050 lb.) (with bench type front seat), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as fol- lows: With bucket type front seat

410 kg – 166 kg = 244 kg (900 lb. – 366 lb. = 534 lb.)

With bench type front seat

475 kg – 166 kg = 309 kg (1050 lb. – 366 lb. = 684 lb.)

From this condition, if 3 more passen- gers with the combined weight of 176
kg (388 lb.) get on, the available car- go and luggage load will be reduced as follows: With bucket type front seat 244 kg – 176 kg = 68 kg (534 lb. – 388 lb. = 146 lb.)

With bench type front seat

309 kg – 176 kg = 133 kg (684 lb. – 388 lb. = 296 lb.)

As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced. In other words, if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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For details about total load capacity, see “Vehicle load limits” in this Sec- tion.

CAUTION

Even if the total load of occu- pant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capac- ity, do not apply the load uneven- ly. That may cause not only dam- age to the tire but also deteriora- tion to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle, causing an accident.

Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Summer tires are high−speed capabil- ity tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow−covered or icy roads. For driving on snow−covered or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires. 2. All season tires All season tires are designed to pro- vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use all year round.

traction

All season tires, however, do not have adequate performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving. The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all season tires are described in this Section.

CAUTION

D Do not mix summer and all sea- son tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous han- dling characteristics, resulting in loss of control.

D Do not use tires other than the manufacturer’s designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals.

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SECTION 3

STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine How to start the engine Tips for driving in various conditions Winter driving tips Dinghy towing Trailer towing How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer

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