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 D Car audio system operating hints
Reference
AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/compact disc auto changer controller
that
Using your audio system— —Some basics This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF Push “VOL/PWR” to turn the audio system on and off. Push “AM”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “CD” to turn on function without pushing “VOL/ PWR”. You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc. You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com- pact disc. If the another function was pre- viously playing, it will come on again. SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push “AM”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “CD” if the system to switch from one function to another.
is already on but you want
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TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system’s tone and balance controls, see the description of your own system. Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble and bass levels. In fact, differ- ent kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble and bass. Balance A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also important. Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the vol- ume of one group of sounds while de- creasing the volume of another.
YOUR RADIO ANTENNA
NOTICE
Attaching the film (especially conduc- tive or metallic the rear glass will noticeably reduce the sensi- tivity of the radio.
type) on
YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas- sette tapes into the slot, or the tape player may be damaged.
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—Controls and features
Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
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(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
the
the
fast
Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for- ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear on the display. Push the reverse button to rewind a tape. “REW” will appear on the display. To stop the tape while it is fast forward- ing, push forward button or “TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re- winding, push reverse button or “TAPE”. If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- sette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast forwards com- pletely, the cassette player will play the other side of the tape, using the auto−re- verse feature. Compact Disc Player If you want forward or reverse to fast through a compact disc track, push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button. When you release the button, the compact disc player will resume playing.
is used
to adjust
AM Push “AM” to switch the AM band. “AM” will appear on the display. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing “AM”. Also, push “AM” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation. AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Manual tone adjustment function— This knob the manually. tone adjustment, push For “AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAS” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show range “BAS −5” to “BAS 5”. tone adjustment, push For high−pitch “AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until “TRE” appears on the display. Then turn the knob to suit your preference. The display will show range “TRE −5” to “TRE 5”.
low−pitch
from
from
tone
the
the
to preset and
1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used tune in radio stations. To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see “TUNE” button). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep—this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display. To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The but- ton number and station frequency will ap- pear on the display. These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button (The display will show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when you push “AM” or “FM”).
(Eject button)
Push this button to eject a cassette. After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, you will be able to eject a cassette but you will not be able to reinsert it.
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to adjust
is also used
the display. Then
the display. Then
left/right adjustment, push
Sound balance adjustment function— This knob the sound balance between the front and rear, and the right and left speakers. For front/rear adjustment, push “AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until “FAd” appears on turn the knob to adjust the front/rear balance. The display will show the range from “FAd F7” to “FAd R7”. For “AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” appears on the knob to adjust the left/right balance. The display will show the range from “BAL L7” to “BAL R7”. CD (Compact Disc) Push “CD” to switch from radio or cas- sette operation to compact disc operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing “CD”. In both cases, a disc must already be loaded in the player. When the audio is set into compact disc operation, the display shows the track or, track and disc number currently being played. Each the system changes between single disc play- er and automatic changer.
time you push “CD”,
turn
inserted up−side down. Clean
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display one of the six following error messages. If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi- cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera- ture. Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down. If “Err 1” appears on the display, it indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was the disc or insert it correctly. If “Err 2” appears on the display, indicates no disc magazine, insert a disc. If “Err 3” or “Err 4” on the display, it indicates there is a trouble inside the sys- tem. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. If “OPEn” appears on the display, it indicates the compact disc auto changer lid is open. Close the compact disc auto changer lid. If the malfunction is not rectified, take your vehicle to your authorized Toyota CNG dealer.
loaded
inside
it the
is
DISC ƝƜ Compact disc auto changer only— By using this button, you can select a disc you wish to listen to. Push either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display.
B NR∗
Dolbyr If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the double−D symbol. The double−D symbol will appear on the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolbyr B NR. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape. ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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FM Push “FM” to switch the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display. This system allows you to set twelve FM sta- tions, two for each button. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing “FM”. Also, push “FM” to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation. PROG (Program) Push “PROG” to select the other side of tape. The display a cassette indicates ” indi- which side is currently selected (“ cates indicates bottom side). the cassette Auto−reverse player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding.
feature: After
top side,
”
“
to
the
listen
RAND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on all the com- pact discs in the magazine in random or- der, or only tracks on a specific compact disc in random order. Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release “RAND”. “RAND” will appear on the display. The disc you are listening to will play in random order. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature, push the “RAND” a second time. Compact disc auto changer only— Random playing for all the tracks in the magazine: Push and hold “RAND” until you hear a beep. “D·RAND” will appear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in ran- dom order. To turn off the random feature, push “RAND” a second time.
RPT (Repeat) There are two repeat features—you can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release “RPT” while the track is playing. “RPT” will appear on the display. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will repeat the whole disc. When the track ends, it will automatically be replayed. This pro- cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature. Compact disc auto changer only— Repeating a disc: Push and hold “RPT” until you hear a beep. “D·RPT” will appear on the display. The player will repeat all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. When the disc ends, the player will automatically go back to the top track of the disc and replay. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the re- peat feature.
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SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band. To scan the preset stations: Push and hold “SCAN” until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next pres- et station up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To select a station, push “SCAN” a second time. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the radio will scan the preset sta- tions. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again. To select a station, push “SCAN” a second time.
Compact disc player There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. Scanning for the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the player will scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. To select a track, push the “SCAN” a second time. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning. Compact disc auto changer only— Scanning the first discs in the magazine: Push and hold “SCAN” until you hear a beep. “D·SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc. To select a disc, push the “SCAN” a second time. If the player has scanned all it will stop scanning.
tracks of all the
the discs,
for
ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion. TAPE Push “TAPE” to switch from radio or com- pact disc operation to cassette operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing “TAPE”. In both cases, a cassette must already be loaded in the player. TRACK Compact disc player By using this button, you can skip up or down to a different track. Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return the current track, push the down side of the button one time, quickly.
the beginning of
up/down
button):
(Track
to
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the seek mode,
TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the “Ɯ” (up) or “Ɲ” (down) side of “TUNE” to step up or down the station band. (If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode.) Seeking In plays station band. To seek a station, push and hold the “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep. Do this again to find another sta- tion. VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Push “VOL/PWR” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “VOL/PWR” to adjust the volume.
the radio finds and the next station up or down the
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Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system operation: z Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
z Do not put anything other than a
cassette tape into the slot.
z The use of cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio sys- tem which you are to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
listening
RADIO RECEPTION Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with your radio—it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle. For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range, and the farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves.
signals are
Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stations—Generally, the
effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may
notice fading and drifting, which increase
with the distance from the radio transmit-
ter. They are often accompanied by distor-
tion.
Multi−path—FM
reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time.
If this
happens, the signals will cancel each oth-
er out, causing a momentary
flutter or
loss of reception.
Static and
fluttering—These occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or
other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
the FM signal you
Station swapping—If
are
interrupted or weak-
is
ened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may
tune in the second station until the origi-
nal signal can be picked up again.
listening to
they can
AM Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere—especially at night. These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta- tion, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak. Station interference—When a reflected sig- nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, interfere with each other, making it difficult to hear the broad- cast. Static—AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electri- cal motors. This results in static. CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES For high performance from your cassette player and tapes: Clean the tape head and other parts regu- larly. D A dirty
tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality and tangle your cassette to clean them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is recommended.)
tapes. The easiest way
Use high−quality cassettes. D Low−quality cassette tapes can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent and constant auto−reversing. They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
playing
speed,
D Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off.
D Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.
D Store cassettes in their cases and out
of direct sunlight.
D Avoid using cassettes with a total play-
ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in
these cassettes is thin and could get
stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−8
Air conditioning system
D Controls D Air flow selector settings D Operating tips D Side vents
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1. “A/C” Button 2. Air Intake Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Temperature Selector 5. Fan Speed Selector
Controls
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Fan speed selector Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- crease. Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature— to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the
windshield vents. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in Fresh.
For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after “A/C” button. Turning to wind- shield position turns on the defroster to clear the front view more quickly.
the Air Flow Selector
Air flow selector Turn the knob to select the vents used for air flow. 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. 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.
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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 authorized Toyota CNG deal- er for service.
Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-
tem.
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Air flow selector settings
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.
D On cold days, move the fan speed to “HI” for a minute to help clear the in- take ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.
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:
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 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.
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D For quick cooling, move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min- utes.
Ventilation For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards COLD
(blue zone)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—OFF
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
Side vents
(red zone) to heat; COLD (blue zone) to cool
Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD
the “A/C” button
the Air Flow Selector
Turning to wind- shield position turns on the defroster to clear the front view more quickly. 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.
(red zone)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD
the “A/C” button
the Air Flow Selector
Turning to wind- shield position turns on the defroster to clear the front view more quickly. Press for dehumidified heating. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- choose
windshield,
frosting floor/windshield air flow.
the
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents. The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−9
Other equipment
D Clock D Cigarette lighter and ashtrays D Power outlet D Glove box D Garage door opener box D Miscellaneous box D Auxiliary box D Cup holder D Floor mat
Clock
the
instrument panel
When lights are turned on, the brightness of the time in- dication will be reduced.
The digital clock indicates the time. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To reset the hour: Push the “H” button. To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button. If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis- play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one o’clock). If quick adjustment to a full hour is de- sired, push the “:00” button. For example, if the “:00” button is de- pressed when is between 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If the time will change to 2:00.
is between 1:30—1:59,
time
time
the
the
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays
Power outlet
CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. When it becomes heated, it automatical- ly pops out ready for use. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. ASHTRAYS To use the ashtray, open out. When finished with your cigarette, thor- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push it back in completely. To remove the ashtray, press down on the lock spring plate and pull out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always push the ash- tray back in completely after use.
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Cigarette lighter and front ashtray
Rear ashtray (on some models)
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The power outlet is designed for power supply for car accessories. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for the power outlet to be used.
NOTICE
the
fuse
z To prevent
from being blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W.
z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Glove box
Garage door opener box
z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the ap- propriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the out- let may cause electrical failure or short circuits.
The box is designed to store a garage door opener transmitter. Open the cover and remove the Velcro loop.
To use the glove box, do this. To open: Pull the lever. With the instrument panel lights on, the glove box light will come on when the glove box is open. To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed while driving.
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Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac- ing inside of box into the box. Make sure the located above button pins.
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Remove the paper strip covering the adhe- sive on back side of loop and adhere loop to back side of the transmitter near cen- ter.
Please note if transmitter has wire clip for sun visor, this clip must be removed prior to adhesion of the Velcro.
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Remove spacers from the center panel. Place the largest spacer on the pin that would be below transmitter button when the cover is closed. Close the cover.
When the garage door opener transmitter is properly installed, you can operate the transmitter by pushing the center panel of the cover.
If the center panel does not contact with your garage door opener transmitter: D Check to see if spacer is on correct
pin.
D Attach another spacer
top of original spacer. Check operation. If re- quired, continue add spacers until con- tact is achieved.
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If the transmitter is clattering during driv- ing, fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent the transmitter from clattering.
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CAUTION
D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the garage door opener box closed while driving.
D Keep
the remained spacers away
from children.
The miscellaneous box and garage door opener box (stored in the glove box) are interchangeable. Removing the cover— Half open the cover. Pinch each hinge and pull it out of its pivot one by one as shown above. Do not remove the cover forcibly.
Installing the cover— Align the hinges to the pivots, and press each hinge with a thumb until you hear a click. Make sure that closes smoothly.
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Miscellaneous box
Auxiliary box
Cup holder
the box, open
it as shown
To use the box, pull on the handle.
Front
To use above.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.
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CAUTION
To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the miscellaneous box closed while driving.
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NOTICE
In hot weather, inside of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave any- thing flammable or deformable such as a lighter, the glasses, etc. inside.
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Floor mat
Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is designed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet.
CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and the movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.
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The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink−cans securely its holes. Front: To use the holder, open the lid. Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.
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CAUTION
D Do not place anything else other than cups or drink−cans on the cup items may be holder, as such thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.
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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 Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). D Run the engine at moderate speed be-
tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.
D Avoid full−throttle starts. D Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
D Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
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).
Part 2
INFORMATION
BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA
D Break−in period D Fuel D Fuel system D Operation in foreign countries D Three−way catalytic converter D Engine exhaust cautions D Facts about engine oil
consumption
D Twin ground electrode
platinum−tipped spark plugs
D Brake system D Brake pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Your Toyota’s identification D Theft prevention labels D Suspension and chassis D Types of tires
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Fuel Fuel used for your vehicle is compressed natural gas (CNG). The main ingredient of the natural gas flammable, colorless methane, which generates lower emissions compared with a gasoline−engine vehicle. The natural gas you use for refueling must meet NFPA−52 and SAE−J1616 stan- dards. If you smell natural gas or hear the sound of leaking fuel while refueling, stop refuel- ing immediately. If you smell or hear fuel leaking other than when refueling, shut off the fuel system. (See “If you suspect the fuel is leaking” in Part 4.)
CAUTION
D Natural gas is flammable and explo- sive. Take due care to keep away from fire and sparks at all times.
D If you suspect the fuel is leaking while refueling, stop refueling im- mediately. If leaking fuel is ignited, an explosion or fire could occur, causing death or serious injury.
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Fuel system— —Components
D If you smell or hear natural gas leaking, shut off the fuel system immediately. ig- nited, an explosion or fire could oc- cur, causing death or serious injury.
leaking fuel
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If
NOTICE
z Do not use improper fuel that does not meet the required standards. Using improper fuel may affect the engine performance or cause dam- age to the emission control system. z If you suspect any abnormality in the fuel system, have your vehicle inspected by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible.
1. Fuel tank 2. Manual shut off valve Have the fuel system checked and main- tained by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer.
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—Fuel tank The fuel tank on your vehicle conforms to ANSI/AGA NGV−2, NFPA−52 and DOT NHTSA FMVSS 304 safety standards. Removal, servicing, discharge of fuel and disposal of the tank should only be done by a qualified technician as pre- scribed by the fuel control regulation of NFPA−52, and all applicable federal, state and local regulations. inspected at the Have the fuel tank interval the “Scheduled in Maintenance Guide”. The fuel tank also requires is the vehicle involved in a collision or fire hazard. Warning labels on the fuel tank and the engine compartment indicate the ser- vice limit date of the tank. Do not re- move or paint over the labels.
inspection
listed
if
instructions on fuel inspection
See container and service life.
for
CAUTION
NOTICE
D This
tank contains high pressure flammable natural gas. You must ensure that the tank is checked and inspected and properly maintained, as well as avoid overfilling or dril- ling holes in it, or damaging it in any other way because death or se- rious injury may result.
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D Do not allow any person other than to remove a qualified this tank from the vehicle. If residu- al gas in the tank is not discharged correctly, static electricity may be ignited, causing fire or explosion.
D Do not leave the fuel tank where the temperature can exceed 80_C (176_F). The tank’s built−in pressure relief device may open and release all the fuel from under the floor.
z Do not damage the tank. If the tank is damaged, have it inspected by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible.
z Do not expose the tank to chlorine,
oxygen or other corrosive liquids.
z This tank is intended for use with compressed natural gas—the fuel for this vehicle. Do not use it for any other purpose.
SERVICE PRESSURE:
24800 kPa (3600 psig)
Equivalent gasoline capacity:
43 L (11.4 gal.,
9.5 lmp.gal.)
Water volume:
135 L (35.7 gal., 29.7 lmp.gal.)
—Fuel shut off system If the engine stalls, fuel flow from the tank is automatically shut off. When restarting the engine after fuel flow is shut off, turn the ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and then start it. The fuel flow from the tank will also be shut off automatically when an airbag inflates upon collision or if the piping is disconnected.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is involved in a colli- sion and there is a chance that there may be fuel leakage, never restart the engine. Ignition of leaked natural gas may cause death or serious injury.
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Manual shut off valve This valve is for manually shutting off fuel from the tank. is usually left open. Use this valve to shut off fuel if you suspect that the fuel is leaking or after you have been involved in a colli- sion. Refer is leaking” in Part 4 for how to operate the valve.
“If you suspect
fuel
the
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Three−way catalytic converter
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 and filling nozzles.
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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.
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.
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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 CNG (Compressed Natural
Gas).
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 autho- rized Toyota CNG dealer knows your vehicle and its three−way cata- lytic converter system 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 the separate “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
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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.
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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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D Keep
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. When judging the amount of oil con- sumption, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately. 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 express way, 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.
For detailed information on oil level check, see “Checking in Chapter 7−2.
the engine oil
level”
Twin ground electrode platinum−tipped spark plugs
Your engine is fitted with twin ground electrode platinum−tipped spark plugs.
NOTICE
For your engine performance, use only twin ground electrode platinum− tipped spark plugs specially designed for CNG vehicles. Spark plugs for gasoline−engined vehicles cannot be used for your vehicle.
Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER 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 be longer. 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.
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
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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 be longer.
ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
The anti−lock brake system is designed to
automatically help prevent lock−up of the
wheels during sudden braking or braking
on slippery road surfaces. This assists in
providing directional stability and steering
performance of
these
circumstances.
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 decelerate
to a speed below
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
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You may hear a sound the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the anti−lock brake system is in the self check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction.
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.