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If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in- take selector button once again. Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.

For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after “A/C” button.

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. This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.

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Air intake selector The air intake selector button is used to switch the air intake FRESH mode that the system and draws outside air into RECIRCULATED mode that recirculates the air inside vehicle. To turn the air source to RECIRCULATED mode, press the button. The indicator will come on. To turn the air source to FRESH mode, press the button again. The indica- tor will go off. To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automati- cally to FRESH depending on the condi- tion of the air conditioning system. “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.

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Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after

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

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

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

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

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, select recirculated

air for a few minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Side vents

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

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

turns on

Turning the Air Flow Selector to the wind- shield position the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When turning the air flow control knob to windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up 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.

the “A/C” button

(red zone)

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

turns on

Turning the Air Flow Selector to the wind- shield position the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When turning the air flow control knob to windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up 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

the “A/C” button

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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SECTION 1− 9

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment

Clock

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Outside temperature gauge

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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays

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103

Power outlet

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103

Glove box

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Garage door opener box

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Auxiliary box

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Cup holder

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Floor mat

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Clock

Outside temperature gauge

2. Outside

temperature

gauge (°C)—Shows the outside air tempera- ture in Celsius. The displayed temperature ranges from −30°C to 50°C.

When you return the key to the “ACC” position, the display returns to clock. If there is a problem with the connection to the outside air temperature sensor, “−−” will appear on the display. Contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer. When lights are instrument panel turned on, the brightness of the tempera- ture indicator is reduced.

the

indi-

The outside temperature gauge cates the outside air temperature. The key must be in the “ON” position. To change the display from clock to out- side temperature gauge, push and release “MODE”. The display changes in order from clock to outside temperature gauge (°F) to outside temperature gauge (°C), then back to clock each time you push. (See “Clock” in this section.) 1. Outside temperature

gauge (°F)—Shows outside air temperature in Fahrenheit. The displayed temperature ranges from −22°F to 122°F.

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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). When lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indi- cator will be reduced. Push the “MODE” button to change the display from clock to outside temperature gauge. (See “Outside temperature gauge” in this section.) 102

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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays

Power outlet

Cigarette lighter and front ashtray

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, pull it 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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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.

Rear ashtray (on some models)

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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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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.

Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac- ing inside of box into the box. Make sure the located above button pins.

transmitter button

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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.

to the

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 auxiliary 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.

the cover opens and

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Auxiliary box (type A)

Auxiliary box (type B)

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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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.

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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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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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.

interferes with

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SECTION 2

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Break−in period Fuel Fuel system Operation in foreign countries Three−way catalytic converter Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Twin ground electrode platinum−tipped spark plugs Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Luggage stowage precautions Your Toyota’s identification Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Types of tires

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

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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 Section 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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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.

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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.

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Fuel system— —Components

1. Fuel tank 2. Manual shutoff valve Have the fuel system checked and main- tained by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer.

—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 the vehicle requires is 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

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.

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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.)

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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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—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 shutoff 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 Section 4 for how to operate the valve.

“If you suspect

fuel

the

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Three−way catalytic converter

CAUTION

NOTICE

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.

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.

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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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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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 to the “Owner’s Manual Sup- plement”.

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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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.

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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 the engine oil level” in Sec- tion 7−2.

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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 and do not adjust gaps. Spark plugs for gasoline−en- gined vehicles cannot be used for your vehicle.

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

If

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 help prevent lock−up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing stability and steering perfor- mance of the vehicle under these cir- cumstances.

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When the anti−lock brake system is ac- tivated, the following conditions may occur, however, do not indicate a mal- function of the system: D You may hear the anti−lock brake sys- tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve- hicle body and steering wheel. You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve- hicle is stopped.

D At the end of the anti−lock brake sys- the brake pedal may

tem activation, move a little to the forward.

CAUTION

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

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Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti−lock brake system func- tion just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Especially, in a panic stop, you need it de- pressed more firmly, and do not pump the brake. Pumping the brake pedal makes the stopping distance longer.

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The anti−lock brake system becomes op- erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on the manhole cover, the steel plate under the construc- tion, joints in the bridge, etc. on a rainy day tends to activate the anti−lock brake system. You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the anti−lock brake system the self− check mode, and does not indicate a mal- function.

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When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. If the following conditions occur, 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 service the vehicle. D The light does not come on with the ignition key turned to “ON”, or remains on.

D The light comes on while driving. If the light lit during driving goes out and does not come on again, it is a normal operation.

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Anti−lock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- tance: Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance front of you. from Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti−lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases: D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−

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covered roads.

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

joints on the road.

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

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

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“ABS” warning light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti− lock brake system works properly, the light goes out after a few seconds. There- after, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates con- ventionally.

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NOTICE

trunk

z Ensure that all luggage placed in the is secure. Extra care should be taken with heavy items and items with protrusions as they may get beyond the partition to the tank and damage the tank or fuel system components.

z Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified in Section 8.

Brake pad wear limit indicators

luggage or cargo

Luggage stowage precautions When stowing vehicle, observe the following: D Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.

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to keep

the vehicle bal- anced. Locating the weight as far for- ward as possible helps maintain bal- ance.

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

D For better fuel economy, do not carry

unneeded weight.

CAUTION

D Do not place anything on the pack- age tray panel behind the rear seat- back. Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.

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

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Your Toyota’s identification— —CNG identification

—Vehicle identification number

A special label is pasted close to the license plate on a CNG vehicle. Do not remove this label.

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

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

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—Engine number

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

Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

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

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

NOTICE

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

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CAUTION

D Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of con- trol.

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

Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Summer tires are high−speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, sum- mer tires are inadequate for driving on snow−covered or icy roads. For driving on snow−covered or icy roads, we recom- mend using snow tires. If installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires. 2. All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use all year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in accel- eration performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.

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STARTING AND DRIVING

Before starting the engine

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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too

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Before starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be-

fore entering it.

2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, restraint

seat cushion height, head height and steering wheel angle.

3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view

mirrors.

4. Lock all doors. 5. Fasten seat belts.

How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

sories.

3. Put the selector lever in “P”. If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the selector le- ver in “N”. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position. 4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to

the floor until driving off.

(b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- low the instructions in “(a) Before crank- ing”. Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequen- tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air−fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: 1. With your foot off the accelerator ped- al, turn the key to “ON” and hold it there for a few seconds so that the fuel flows to the engine. Then crank the engine by to “START”. Release it when the engine starts. You will hear a click noise coming from the fuel tank, but this is normal.

the key

turning

2. After the engine runs for about 10 se-

conds, you are ready to drive. If the weather is below freezing, let the engine warm up for a few minutes be- fore driving.

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CAUTION

If the engine does not start and the low fuel level warning light is blink- ing, fuel may be leaking. Contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer immedi- ately.

NOTICE

z Do not crank for more than 30 se- conds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems.

z Do not race a cold engine. z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately.

If the weather is extremely cold or if the vehicle is at very high altitude... The engine may become hard to start. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, do as following: 1. Depress the accelerator pedal halfway. Lift your foot off the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

2. If the engine does not start after 15
seconds of cranking, or if it starts but stalls right away, depress the accelera- tor pedal all the way and hold it there until the engine starts. Lift your foot off the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.

3. Let the engine warm up for a few min-

utes before driving. If the engine stalls... Simply restart it, using the procedure giv- en above, depending on the ambient tem- perature and your vehicle’s altitude. If the engine will not start... See “If your vehicle will not start” in Sec- tion 4.

Tips for driving in various conditions D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. This will allow you much better control. D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos- sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving onto high, sharp−edged objects and other road hazards. Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage result- ing in tire bursts.

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D When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until touch the curb so that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmis- sion the wheels.

If necessary, block

in “P”.

D Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet. To see whether they are wet, check that there is no traffic near you, and then press the pedal lightly. If you do not feel a normal braking force, the brakes are probably wet. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park- ing brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call your authorized Toyota CNG dealer for assistance.

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CAUTION

D Before driving off, make sure that the parking brake is fully released and reminder light is off.

the parking brake

D Do not

leave your vehicle unat- tended while the engine is running. D Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy.

D To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift. Remember, if you ride the brakes excessively, they may overheat and not work properly.

D Be careful when accelerating, up- shifting, downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. Sudden accelera- tion or engine braking could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

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D Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle has high−speed capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to con- sult a to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high−speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. D Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet. If they are require a wet, your vehicle will it longer stopping distance, and may pull the brakes are applied. Also, the park- ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely.

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Winter driving tips If the ignition switch is turned off when it is extremely cold, following situations may occure. When it is extremely cold, the engine may keep on for a few seconds even if the ignition switch is normal. Make sure you have a proper freeze protection of engine coolant. Your coolant must contain ethylene−glycol type corrosion protection of aluminum components. Use “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent. See Section 7−2 for details about coolant type selection.

for a proper

coolant

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.

When it is extremely cold, we recommend to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to provide protection down to about −50°C (−58°F). Do not use more than 70% solu- tion for better coolant performance.

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Check the condition of the battery and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start- ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery. Your authorized Toyota CNG dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the level of charge. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold weather. See Section 7−2 for recommended viscos- ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call your authorized Toyota CNG dealer—he will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing. Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from freezing. To open a frozen look, try heating the key before inserting it. Use a washer fluid containing an anti- freeze solution. This product is available at your autho- rized Toyota CNG dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicle’s paint.

Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. When parking, put the transmission into “P” and block the rear wheels. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or water accu- mulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it hard to release. Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders. Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult. During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders occasionally. Depending on where you are driving, we recommend you carry some emer- gency equipment. Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc.

vehicle. Towing

Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger−carrying trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. Ask your authorized Toyota CNG dealer further details before towing. WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing, make sure the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all with- in the limits. The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, build- ing supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.

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D The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label.

D Trailer hitch assemblies have differ- ent weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capa- ble of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maxi- mum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating speci- fied for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri- ous personal injuries.

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D The gross vehicle weight must not the Gross Vehicle Weight exceed (GVWR) the Rating Certification Label. The gross ve- hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas- sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle.

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CAUTION

D The

total

trailer weight its cargo

(trailer weight plus load) must not exceed 907 kg (2000 lb.). Ex- ceeding this weight is dangerous.

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Total trailer weight

Tongue load

Tongue load

Total trailer weight

100 = 9 to 11%

D The trailer cargo

the

total

to 11% of

load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum of 90 kg (200 lb.). Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear.

HITCHES D Use only a hitch which

recom- mended by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight re- quirement.

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D Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.

D Toyota recommends removing the trail- er hitch whenever you are not towing to reduce the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is struck from behind.

trailer

NOTICE

Do not use axle−mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. Also, never install a hitch which may interfere with the normal function of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so equipped.

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS D Toyota

recommends

trailers with brakes that conform to any applica- ble federal and state/provincial regu- lations.

D A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes dam- aged or separated. For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer’s recommenda- tions.

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trailer

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CAUTION

D If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are required.

D Never tap

into your vehicle’s hy- draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness.

D Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering over into another lane.

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to

that your vehicle’s

tires are properly inflated. Adjust the tire pres- sure tire pressure indicated below (See Section 7−2 for instructions.): Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)

recommended cold

the

220 (2.2, 32)

D The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trail- er manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight.

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TRAILER LIGHTS D Trailer lights must comply with federal, regulations. state/provincial and See your recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of wiring and relays for your trail- er. Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up. Direct splicing may dam- age your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your lights.

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BREAK−IN SCHEDULE D Toyota recommends

that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train com- ponent (engine, transmission, differen- tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first 800 km (500 miles) of driving.

MAINTENANCE D If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due this to the information, scheduled maintenance in the “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

load. For to

additional please