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strained. The rear seat is the safest for in- structions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.


the vehicle and properly


infants and children. For


that all


D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.


CAUTION


D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt sys- tems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating airbag if they do not wear the available seat belts. During sud- den braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front pas- senger can move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To obtain maxi- mum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the ve- hicle must wear their seat belts. Wearing a seat belt during an acci- dent reduces the chances of death or serious injuries or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.


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Move seat fully back


D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.


D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or serious- ly injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt.


D For


instructions concerning


the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.


D Do not allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with con- siderable speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously injured. D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.


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D Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passen- ger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sud- den SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. instructions Failure to follow these can result in death or serious inju- ries.


D Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear- ward by the force of deploying air- bags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.


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NOTICE


consulting


Do not perform any of the following changes without your authorized Toyota CNG dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys-


tem


z Modification of the front end struc-


ture


z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end


z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag


steering


column,


If either of


This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or remains on.


D The light comes on while driving.


In the following cases, contact your autho- rized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as pos- sible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that did not cause the SRS airbags to inflate.


D The pad section of the steering wheel or cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.


passenger


airbag


front


NOTICE


Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your authorized Toyota CNG dealer.


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D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.


D Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro- vided restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.


child


the


by


D Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear−facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.


D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put the


restraint system on


a child front seat.


Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.


CAUTION


D For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly re- strained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a sub- stitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s inte- rior.


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the manufacturer’s


—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. You must carefully con- sult instructions which accompany your child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur- er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the restraint sys- tem. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system. General di- rections are also provided under the fol- lowing illustrations. The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


CAUTION


D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear−facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.


D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put the


restraint system on


a child front seat.


D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. D After


installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer’s instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause death or se- rious the event of a sudden stop or accident.


the child


injury


to


in


When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will pre- vent the event of a sudden stop or accident.


injuring passengers


from


in


it


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—Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.


(A) Infant seat


(C) Booster seat


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(B) Convertible seat


—Installation with 2−point type seat belt


(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear−facing position only.


CAUTION


Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen- ger in case of sudden braking or a collision.


1. Run


the


lap belt


the center


infant seat


through or around the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.


following


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CAUTION


D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.


D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.


D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- mediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.


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2. While pressing the infant seat


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


CAUTION


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


3. To remove the infant seat, press the


buckle−release button.


(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward− facing and rear−facing position depend- ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, the manufacturer’s instructions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.


follow


CAUTION


Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen- ger in case of sudden braking or a collision.


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CAUTION


D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.


D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.


D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- mediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.


from


2. While pressing


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


1. Run


lap belt


the center


through or following around its by the instructions tab into manufacturer and the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.


the convertible seat provided insert the


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—Installation with 3−point type seat belt


CAUTION


3. To remove the convertible seat, press


the buckle−release button.


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


(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear−facing position only.


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CAUTION


D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.


D Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.


1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.


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CAUTION


D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.


D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.


D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- mediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.


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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.


the


To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.


3. While pressing the infant seat


firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.


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CAUTION


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


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


freely again and be ready


(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward− facing and rear−facing position depend- ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s in- structions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.


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Move seat fully back


CAUTION


D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.


D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.


D Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.


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CAUTION


D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.


D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.


D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- mediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.


from


2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.


To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.


1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.


provided insert the


by tab


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3. While pressing


the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.


CAUTION


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


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


freely again and be ready


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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward−fac- ing position only.


Move seat fully back


CAUTION


A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is unavoid- able. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.


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1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol- lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.


insert


the


tab


Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for de- tails.


CAUTION


D Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.


to do so could reduce


D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- mediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.


from


lap


D High−positioned


belts


and loose−fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.


D For child’s safety, do not place the


shoulder belt under child’s arm.


D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.


D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.


2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle−release button and al- low the belt to retract.


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Tilt steering wheel


Outside rear view mirrors—


CAUTION


D Do not adjust the steering wheel


while the vehicle is moving.


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


tilt


lever,


release


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


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


—Power rear view mirror control


NOTICE


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


CAUTION


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


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


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


be adjusted Place the switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right). 2. Control


switch—To move


the mir- the desired


ror P ush direction.


the switch


in


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


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Anti−glare inside rear view mirror


Sun visors—


CAUTION


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


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


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To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block out glare from the front—Swing down the sun visor (position 1). To block out glare from the side—Swing down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi- tion 2). If glare comes from obliquely behind you, extend the plate at the end of the visor (to position 3 or 4).


—Vanity mirrors


CAUTION


Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti−glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.


To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.


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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1−4
Lights, Wipers and Defogger


D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control D Interior light D Ignition switch light D Windshield wipers and washer D Rear window and outside


rear view mirror defoggers


Headlights and turn signals


NOTICE


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


tail,


license plate,


HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition turned off. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the head- light switch is off.


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Emergency flashers


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


the lever all


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


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flashers,


turn on


the emergency


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


Instrument panel light control


Interior light


NOTICE


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


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


To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of the door is opened. The light goes off when all the doors are closed.


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Ignition switch light


Windshield wipers and washer


For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened. The light remains on for a certain time after all the doors are closed. When all the doors are locked or the igni- tion switch is turned to “ACC”, “ON” after all the doors are closed, the light fades out.


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


Lever position


Speed setting


Position 1


Position 2


Position 3


Intermittent


Slow


Fast


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


the washer


NOTICE


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


It may scratch


is dry.


interval adjuster: The


With “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time inter- val when the wiper lever is in the intermit- tent position (position 1). Twist the band upward time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.


increase


the


to


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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers


To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the “ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the sur- faces. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. in the On some models, heater panels outside rear view mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. The system will automatically shut off af- ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.


CAUTION


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


turn


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


NOTICE


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


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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1−5
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators


D Fuel gauge D Engine coolant temperature


gauge


D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Service reminder indicators and


warning buzzers


Fuel gauge


Low fuel level warning light


the


The gauge works when ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at around 1/5 posi- tion It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full. This fuel gauge has a non−return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off.


This gauge indicates the amount of fuel remaining in the tank is calculated from the pressure of the natural gas and the temperature inside the tank. The actual amount may be slightly above or below that indicated, depending on the outside temperature and environment. If the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. If you continue to drive the vehicle after the low fuel level warning light comes on, the light will begin to blink, and at the same time you will not be able to drive at speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).


NOTICE


If the low fuel warning light begins to blink, tank will soon be empty. Move to a safe place as soon as possible.


fuel


the


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Engine coolant temperature gauge


Tachometer


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


D Towing a trailer.


NOTICE


z Do not remove the thermostat


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


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


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


NOTICE


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


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


speed driving.


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3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset the to zero, and also


trip meters


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


to


Odometer and two trip meters


This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer—It shows the total distance


the vehicle has been driven.


2. Two trip meters—They show two differ- ent distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero. You can use one trip meter to calculate the to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec- trical power source is disconnected.


fuel economy and


the other


Service and warning buzzers


reminder


indicators


If the indicator or buzzer below comes on...


Do this.


(a)


(b)


(c)


(d)


(e)


(f)


If parking brake is off, stop and check.


Fasten seat belt.


(Indicator and buzzer)


Stop and check.


Take vehicle to authorized Toyota CNG dealer.


Low fuel level warning light


Fill the tank up.


Stop and check.


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If the indicator or buzzer below comes on...


Do this.


Take vehicle to authorized Toyota CNG dealer.


Close all doors.


Replace bulb.


Take vehicle to authorized Toyota CNG dealer immediately.


Add washer fluid.


Key reminder buzzer


Remove key.


(g)


(h)


(i)


(j)


(k)


(l)


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(a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released. The light should go off. Low brake fluid level warning If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. Remember that stopping distance and ped- al effort may be increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake sys- tem. Check the see− through reservoir. To make sure the parking brake has not caused to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully released. If the brake fluid level is low... At a safe place, test your brakes by start- ing and stopping. D If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously the nearest authorized Toyota CNG dealer or shop for repairs.


the fluid level of


the warning


light


to


D If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow- ing information, see Part 4.)


CAUTION


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


If the brake fluid level is correct... Have the warning system checked by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzz-


er


to


the driver


remind you


the reminder


light and buzzer


This buckle up the driver’s seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, light and buzzer come on if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. Unless the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system.


fastens


The engine ignition will continue to oper- the battery ate, however, until is dis- charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest authorized Toyota CNG dealer or repair shop.


NOTICE


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


(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp warns that there is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your au- thorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible. (e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the amount of natural gas remaining in the tank drops to about 1/5. If you continue to drive the vehicle after the low fuel level warning light comes on, the light will begin to blink, and at the same time you will not be able to drive at speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).


temperature


the outside


When is below −30°C (−22°F), the fuel gauge may indi- cate an amount less than actual amount and the indicator may come on.


NOTICE


If the low fuel warning light begins to blink, tank will soon be empty. Move to a safe place as soon as possible.


fuel


the


(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres- sure is too low. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call your authorized Toyota CNG dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. The flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick.


light may occasionally


low. It


NOTICE


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


the vehicle with


(g) “ABS” Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your anti−lock brake sys- tem. If the light comes on while you are driv- ing, have your vehicle checked by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After a few seconds, the light will go off. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the brake system operates conventionally but anti−lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock−up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors and back door are completely closed.


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(i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the tail lights are burned out. If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop lights are burned out. Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible. (j) SRS Warning Light This light will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the systems of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioner are operating properly. The warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible to ser- vice the vehicle.


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


D The light comes on or flashes while


driving.


(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level


Warning Light


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


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


The open door warning come on.


light should


3. Close the door.


The open door warning light should go off.


4. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.


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


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


not start the engine. All the service reminder indicators ex- cept the open door warning light, SRS warning light and low windshield wash- er fluid level warning light should come on. The “ABS” warning light goes off after a few seconds.


If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit it checked by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible.


repair. Have


in need of


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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1−6
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake


D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Parking brake D Cruise control


Ignition switch with steering lock


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


the key


leave


in


You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. The selector lever must be put in the “P” posi- tion before pushing the key. When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.


NOTICE


leave the key


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


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Automatic transmission


Lock release button To prevent misshifting


Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position


Neutral position


Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in “2” position


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


Overdrive switch For selecting either a three−speed or four−speed transmission


ON position (Shifting into overdrive possible)


OFF position (Shifting into overdrive not possible)


“O/D OFF” indicator light shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position


Vehicles with cruise control⎯When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this chapter.


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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) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How in Part 3. The


to start transmission must be in “P” or “N”.


the engine”


2. With your foot holding down the brake


pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.


for


When the lever is in the “D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear the running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Always turn the overdrive switch on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into overdrive gear even with the overdrive switch on.


CAUTION


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


3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal


pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.


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


D Shift into the “2” position. The trans- the second mission will downshift gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 106 km/h (66
mph), and more powerful engine brak- ing will be obtained.


to


D Shift into the “L” position. The trans- mission will downshift to the first gear When the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 47 km/h (29 mph), and maximum engine braking will be ap- plied.


Vehicles with cruise control⎯When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking is not applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this chapter.


CAUTION


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


surface. Abrupt


(c) 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 the first gear and automatical- ly shift to the second gear. With the selector lever in “L”, the trans- mission is engaged in the first gear.


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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.


NOTICE


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:


(e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to


securely apply the parking brake.


3. With


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


“2” “L”


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


119 km/h (74 mph) 66 km/h (41 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.


(d) 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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CAUTION


is moving, never While the vehicle lever attempt to move the selector into “P” position under any circum- stances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re- sult.


(f) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on im- mediately afterward.


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


(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck


CAUTION


If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock your 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 If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.


(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-


ver out of “P” position


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


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.


Parking brake


it while setting


When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- ing power, first depress the brake pedal and hold the parking brake. To press the thumb button, and lower. 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.


release: Pull up


lever slightly,


the


z Do not race the engine and avoid


spinning the wheels.


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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) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance, although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades. On steeper hills, a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control.


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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TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, press the “CRUISE ON·OFF” button. This turns the system on. The the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. Another press will turn the system completely off.


indicator


light


in


CAUTION


To avoid accidental cruise control en- gagement, keep the “CRUISE ON·OFF” switch off when not using the cruise control.


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: a. Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL” di-


rection and releasing it.


b. Depressing the brake pedal. If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto- matically cancel out. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the preset speed, the preset speed will also automatically cancel out. If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer at the earliest opportu- nity. RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED Push the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direc- tion and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held up, the vehicle will gradually gain speed.


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 the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction and release it. This sets the ve- hicle at that speed. If the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster speed, or tap it down for a slower speed. Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6
km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal.


However, a faster way to reset is to ac- celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction. RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held down, the vehicle speed will gradually decrease. However, a faster way to reset is to de- press the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction. 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 lever or depress the brake pedal. the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled. RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control the brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation. However, once the vehicle speed falls be- low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will not be resumed.


lever or by depressing


If you use


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in


the


the


light


press


control,


indicator


“CRUISE”


CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise “CRUISE ON·OFF” button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on. If any of the following conditions then oc- curs, there is some trouble in the cruise control system. 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 authorized Toyota CNG dealer and have your vehicle inspected.


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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1−7
Car audio system


D Reference D Using your audio system

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