1996 Toyota Camry Owners Manual

Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value-conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte- nance and any other assistance you may require. Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve- ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

(cid:1) 1996 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: (cid:2) New vehicle warranty (cid:2) Emission control systems warranty (cid:2) Others

For further information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.

Your responsibility for maintenance It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives de- tails of these maintenance requirements. Also in- cluded in Part 6 is general maintenance. For sched- uled maintenance information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Mainte- nance Schedule”.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces- sories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible either for their performance, repair or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Toyota products. Modification with non genuine Toyo- ta products could affect its performance, safety or du- rability, and may even violate governmental regula- tions. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Spark ignition system of your Toyota

The spark ignition system of your Toyota meets all re- quirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary mea- sures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contain explo- sive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air- bags left as they are, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system re- moved and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your ve- hicle.

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Quick index (cid:1) If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on (cid:1) If your vehicle will not start (cid:1) If your engine stalls while driving (cid:1) If your vehicle overheats (cid:1) If you have a flat tire (cid:1) If your vehicle needs to be towed (cid:1) Tips for driving during break- in period (cid:1) How to start the engine (cid:1) General maintenance (cid:1) Complete index Gas station information Fuel type:

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5S- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher. 1MZ- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher is recommended. See page 129 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.) Engine oil:

API SH, “’Energy- Conserving II’’ multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. See page 186 for detailed information.

Automatic transmission fluid:

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON

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Tire information: See pages 189 through 193. Tire pressure: See pages 214 and 215.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments and controls

(cid:1) Instrument panel overview (cid:1) Instrument cluster overview (cid:1) Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

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Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light*1

Seat belt reminder light*1

Discharge warning light*1

Malfunction indicator lamp*1

Low fuel level warning light*1

Low oil pressure warning light*1

Anit-lock brake system warning light*1

Open door warning light*1

Rear light failure warning light*1

SRS airbag warning light*1

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive-of f indicator light

“PWR” mode indicator light

Cruise control indicator light*2

Automatic transmission indicator lights

*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warn-

ing buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.

*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Keys

Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors

(cid:1) Keys (cid:1) Side doors (cid:1) Power windows (cid:1) Trunk lid (cid:1) Back door (cid:1) Hood (cid:1) Fuel tank cap (cid:1) Electric moon roof

The master key works in every lock. The subkey will not work in the trunk and glovebox. To protect things locked in the trunk or glvebox when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the atten- dant. Since the side doors, back door and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

Keep the key number plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

Side doors

LOCKING WITH KEY Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock. Vehicles with power door lock sys- tem—All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously. On some models, the door keyhole light will come on to help you locate the key- hole if you pull up and release the door handle when inserting the key into the driver’s door keyhole in the dark.

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Turn the lock knob forward to lock and backward to unlock the door. Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. Vehicles with power door lock system— The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH To lock all the side doors and back door simultaneously, push the power door lock switch on the LOCK side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side will un- lock them.

Power windows

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, espe- cially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

LOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILD- PROTECTORS Turn the lock knob to the “LOCK” position as shown on the label. This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The power windows work when the igni- tion switch is in the “ON” position. Howev- er, if both front doors are closed, they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either front door is opened. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN- DOWS Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s window. The windows move as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door, the passengers’ win- dows cannot be operated.

! CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all oc- cupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a clos- ing window, it could result in a seri- ous injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

(cid:1) When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unex- pected use of the switches.

Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.

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Trunk lid (sedan and coupe)—

—Lock release lever

(cid:1) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unat- tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage. To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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—Luggage security system

Back door (wagon)—

This system deactivates the lock re- lease lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected. 1. Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks. After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding them down to make sure they are securely locked—otherwise, someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat.

2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclock- wise to deactivate the lock release lev- er. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

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FROM OUTSIDE To open the back door, insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock. Then pull the handle and raise the door. To close the door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pull- ing it up to make sure it is securely closed. FROM INSIDE (vehicles with third seat) Turn the lock knob rightward to lock and leftward to unlock the back door. To open the door, pull the handle and push the door outward. For closing, hold the lever and lower the door. After closing the back door, try push- ing it outward to make sure it is securely closed. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage. Closing the back door with the lock knob set in the lock position will also lock the back door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

—Power back door lock

Vehicles with power door lock sys- tem—To lock the back door, push the power door lock switch on the LOCK side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side will unlock it. At this time, all the side doors are oper- ated simultaneously (See “Side doors”.). You can, of course, lock and unlock the back door manually.

Vehicles without power door lock sys- tem—To lock the back door, push the switch on the “LOCK” side. To unlock the back door, push the switch on the “UNLOCK” side. You can, of course, lock and unlock the back door manually.

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—Back door child protector (with third seat)

Hood

CAUTION

(cid:1) Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the back door helps prevent the passengers from be- ing thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the back door from being opened unintentionally.

(cid:1) Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the dash. The hood will spring up slightly. In front of the vehicle, press up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

Move the lock lever to the “LOCK” position as shown on the label. This feature allows you to lock a back door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

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Fuel tank cap

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.

(cid:1) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is sud- denly removed.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. Af- ter removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger. It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click. 5S-FE engined vehicles with automatic transmission— If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Electric moon roof

CAUTION

(cid:1) Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

(cid:1) Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built-in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

To open the moon roof, push the switch on the “SLIDE” side. Pushing on the opposite side will close it. To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof, push the switch on the “UP” side. Pushing on the opposite side will lower it. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, it works for 60
seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. The moon roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. However, as a precaution when closing, it stops at the three-quarters closed posi- tion before fully closing. Therefore, re- lease the switch and then push it again to close it completely. You may open the moon roof to any de- sired position. The sun shade can be opened or closed manually. However, if you open the moon roof, the sun shade will be opened togeth- er with the moon roof.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) While the vehicle is moving, al- ways keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occu- pants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops sud- denly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

(cid:1) Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof open- ing before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

(cid:1) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof open- ing. Unattended children can be- come involved in serious acci- dents.

(cid:1) Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.

Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not drive with the vehicle occu- pants not properly seated, such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or luggage compartment. Persons not proper- ly seated and restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

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(cid:1) During driving, do not let passen- gers stand up or move around be- tween seats. Balance can be un- steady and severe injuries can oc- cur in the event of emergency brak- ing or a collision.

Chapter 1-3
Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

(cid:1) Seats (cid:1) Front seats (cid:1) Rear seats (cid:1) Head restraints (cid:1) Seat belts (cid:1) SRS airbags (cid:1) Child restraint (cid:1) Tilt steering wheel (cid:1) Outside rear view mirrors (cid:1) Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror

(cid:1) Vanity mirrors

(cid:1) Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

(cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be care- ful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi- tion.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats as they may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjust- ing lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

(cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may jam your hands or fingers.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

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ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSH- ION ANGLE Turn the knob either way. ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUM- BAR SUPPORT Pull the lever forward and release. Repeat this until you have a comfortable support.

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Pull the lock release lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the driv- er and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdo- men. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat—type A)

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat movement. ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSH- ION ANGLE Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUM- BAR SUPPORT Pull the lever forward and release. Repeat this until you have a comfortable support.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the driv- er and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdo- men. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of person- al injury may increase with increas- ing recline of the seatback.

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—Adjusting front seats (power seat—type B)

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ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSH- ION ANGLE Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUM- BAR SUPPORT Pull the lever forward and release. Repeat this until you have a comfortable support.

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat movement. ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the driv- er and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdo- men. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat—type C)

—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (coupe)

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat movement. ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the driv- er and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdo- men. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

For easy access to the rear seat, do this. 1. Lift the seatback lock release lever or press the release pedal. The seat will slide forward slightly. 2. Move the seat to the front-most posi- tion.

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Rear seats— —Fold-down rear seat (sedan and coupe)

Unlock the seatback, and fold it down. This will enlarge the trunk room as far as the front seatbacks. See “Luggage stow- age precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage. If desired, each seatback may be folded separately.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position: (cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

(cid:1) Make sure the seatback is secure- ly locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back.

Before entry, push the seat belt hanger down as far as it will go if it is in the raised position. After passengers are in, lift up the seat- back and return the seat until it locks.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure that it is se- cured in place.

(cid:1) Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.

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—Fold-down rear seat (wagon)

BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT Stow the rear seat belts facing the di- rection shown in the illustration. This prevents them from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

FOLDING REAR SEAT 1. Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the lock release strap. It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up. If desired, each bottom cushion may be lifted separately.

CAUTION

When returning the bottom cushion to its original position: (cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bot- tom cushion and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

(cid:1) Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps.

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3. After folding the seatback down, hook the strap to the tab on the reverse side of the seatback.

4. Store the head restraint using the head restraint retaining holes in the bottom cushion.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position: (cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

(cid:1) Make sure the seatback is secure- ly locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back.

2. Remove the head restraint, unlock the seatback and fold it down while pushing the bottom cushion forward. This will enlarge the luggage compart- ment as far as the raised bottom cushion. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage. If desired, each seat may be folded sepa- rately.

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—Fold-down third seat (wagon)

—Take-down third seat (wagon)

1. Swing the seatback up with the handle.

2. Turn the bottom cushion over with the handle.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Take care not to get your hands or

fingers caught.

(cid:1) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back.

(cid:1) When using the third seat, for your safety make sure the rear seatback is also upright and securely locked.

BEFORE TAKING DOWN THIRD SEAT Stow the third seat belts facing the di- rection shown in the illustration. This prevents them from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

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Head restraints (vertically adjustable type)

TAKING DOWN THIRD SEAT 1. Turn the bottom cushion over.

2. Release the lock release lever and fold down the seatback.

CAUTION

Take care not to get your hands or fingers caught.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release but- ton and push the head restraint down. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. (cid:1) Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

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Head restraints (vertically and rotationally adjustable type)

CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. (cid:1) Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release but- ton and push the head restraint down. To move the head restraint forward, pull on the top. Pulling the top of the head restraint as far as it can go will return it to the upright posi- tion. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

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Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota recommends that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts pro- vided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details. Child. If a child is too large for a child re- straint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as pos- sible over the hips and not on the waist. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, however, first check with your doctor.

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CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more like- ly to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a col- lision.

(cid:1) Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers—they may severely weaken the belts.

(cid:1) Replace the belt assembly (includ- ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assem- bly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even chil- dren.

(cid:1) Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seat- backs are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instruc- tions.)

(cid:1) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

(cid:1) Inspect the belt system periodical- ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

—Front seat belts and rear outside seat belts

Seat belts with a seat belt hanger— Make sure that the seat belt hanger is secured in raised position. If it is not, be sure to raise the seat belt hanger until it locks in position. You will hear a click when the seat belt hanger locks in position.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position. The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely. If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that posi- tion and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and in- crease the chance of injury.

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder por- tion upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION

(cid:1) High-positioned

lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could in- crease the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident. Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as possible. (cid:1) For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor— Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To raise the anchor position, push the an- chor up. To lower the anchor position, pull the knob and slide the anchor down. After adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

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—Rear center seat belt

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

To release the belt, press the buckle- release button and allow the belt to re- tract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re- tracts.

Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.

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—Stowing the rear seat belts (wagon)

To release the belt, press the buckle- release button.

The rear seat belts can be stowed when not in use. Seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback. (See “Rear seats—Fold- down rear seat” in this chapter.)

Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position. To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

High-positioned and loose-fitting lap belts could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident. Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as pos- sible.

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—Stowing the third seat belts (wagon)

The third seat belts can be stowed when not in use. Seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback. (See “Rear seats—Take- down third seat” in this chapter.)

—Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se- curely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able from your Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is avail- able at your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to fol- low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury. (cid:1) Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt with- out it.

(cid:1) Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or a different seating position than the one orig- inally intended for.

To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle-release buttons of the ex- tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle-release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend- er itself. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.

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SRS airbags

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function immediately contact

normally, your Toyota dealer.

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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection to the driver and front passenger when added to the pri- mary protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to prevent or reduce injury by inflat- ing, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag is acti- vated even with no passenger in the front seat.

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warn- ing light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.

However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on im- pact, or if it is involved in an underride col- lision (a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck). It is possible with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that only one of your ve- hicle’s two airbags will deploy. For your safety, be sure to always wear your seat belts.

The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area be- tween the arrows in the illustration. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im- pacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy.

The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a side or rear impact, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision.

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When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with the nitrogen gas. This is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation. Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swellings. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags them- selves will not be hot. The airbags are de- signed to inflate only once. A crash severe enough to inflate the air- bags may break the windshield as the ve- hicle buckles. In vehicles with a passen- ger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.

CAUTION

(cid:1) The SRS airbag system is de- signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the seat belt systems of the driver and front passenger. The front seat oc- cupants are particularly suscepti- ble to injury if they do not wear their seat belts; when sudden braking or a collision occurs, they may be thrown forward. To obtain further protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear their seat belts when driving. For instructions and precautions con- cerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.

(cid:1) A baby or small child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured in a rear seat us- ing a child restraint system.

The center airbag sensor assembly con- sists of a safing sensor and center airbag sensor. In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the air- bags with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occu- pants.

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(cid:1) Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag may cause severe injury to the child. Vehicles with a passenger airbag display a caution label on the pas- senger side instrument panel as shown above to remind you not to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

(cid:1) When using a

forward-facing child restraint system in the front seat, the seat must be moved as far back as possible. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

(cid:1) Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be severely in- jured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt.

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(cid:1) Do not modify, remove or open any component or wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front pas- senger airbag, center airbag sensor assembly or front airbag sensors. Doing any of these may cause sud- den SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in personal injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries.

(cid:1) Do not allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with con- siderable speed and force; the child may be severely injured.

(cid:1) Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For in- structions concerning the instal- lation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chap- ter.

(cid:1) Do not put objects on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag sys- tem. They might restrict inflation or cause personal injury as they are projected rearward.

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NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. (cid:2)Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

(cid:2)Modification of the suspension

system

(cid:2)Modification of the front end

structure

(cid:2)Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow- plow, winches or any other equip- ment to the front end

(cid:2)Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front and rear console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front pas- senger’s airbag

This SRS airbag system has a service re- minder indicator to inform the driver of op- erating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a mal- function of the airbags. Contact your To- yota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or remains on.

(cid:1) The light comes on while driving.

In the following cases, contact your Toyo- ta dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS airbags have been inflated. (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an ac- cident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

(cid:1) The pad section of the steering wheel front passenger airbag cover or (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use it. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.

CAUTION

For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly re- strained. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior if you are unre- strained.

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—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The child restraint system should conform to the size of the child and properly fit the vehicle seat. For greater safety, the child restraint system should be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

CAUTION

Do not use child restraint system on the rear-facing third seat.

When installing a child restraint system, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. General di- rections are also provided under the fol- lowing illustrations.

CAUTION

After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than in passenger compartment. This will prevent it injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system. The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child restraint system. To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm X 30 mm X 1.25 mm coarse thread metric bolt and a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Note that the bolts accompanying many child restraint systems are not metric. You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts. For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see “(C) TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCATIONS” . If your child restraint system does not pro- vide any of the necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from your Toyota dealer. * CRS installation kit

(Part No. 04731-22012) —contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip.

* Bolt

(Part No. 91511-60830)

(A)INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT CENTER (forward-facing rear seat only)

When installing a rear-facing child re- straint system, follow the same procedure as when installing a forward-facing child restraint system.

CAUTION

Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it in- terferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This may cause se- vere injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.

1. Fasten the center lap belt over the child restraint system following the in- structions provided by its manufactur- er.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

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2. Make sure the belt is tight by pulling its free end while you firmly push down the child restraint system.

3. If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure.

4. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and un- hook the top strap.

(B) INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT OUTSIDE (forward-facing rear seat only) When installing a rear-facing child re- straint system, follow the same procedure as when installing a forward-facing child restraint system.

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1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system following the in- struction provided by its manufacturer. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function immediately contact

normally, your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it in- terferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This may cause se- vere injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.

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3. Place the shoulder belt between the vehicle seatback and the child restraint system and allow it to retract. To hold the child restraint system securely, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go while firmly pushing down the child re- straint system.

4. if your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

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CAUTION

Make sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make sure the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

5. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and al- low the belt to retract. Unlock the top strap.

(C) TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCATIONS Sedan and coupe—On the filler panel behind the rear seat a. Make an anchor hole in the filler panel With plugs: Take out the plug. Without plugs: Find the hole in the filler panel by running your fingers across the filler panel trim at the locations shown in the illustration. Then cut out the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel. b. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).

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To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana- da are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of the 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion.

Wagon—On the rear trim a. Remove the rear trim and unplug the connector of luggage compartment light. b. Using the illustration as a guide, make hole on the center of the cross mark in the trim. Connect the connector of the lug- gage compartment light and install the trim.

Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and c. tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf). To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana- da are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of the 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion.

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(cid:1) When using a

forward-facing child restraint system, move the seat as far back as possible.

1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system following the in- struction provided by its manufacturer. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

(D) INSTALLATION ON FRONT SEAT

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag may cause severe injury to the child. Vehicles with a passenger airbag display a caution label on the pas- senger side instrument panel as shown above to remind you not to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put in the lock mode.

3. Place the shoulder belt between the vehicle seatback and the child restraint system and allow it to retract. To hold the child restraint system securely, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go while firmly pushing down the child re- straint system.

4. If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the tab of the rear center belt and tighten the top strap.

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Tilt steering wheel

CAUTION

Make sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make sure the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

5. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and al- low the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap.

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

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Tilt steering wheel

CAUTION

Make sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make sure the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

5. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and al- low the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap.

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

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Outside rear view mirrors—

—Rear view mirror remote control

—Power rear view mirror control

Adjust the mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side. It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

To adjust the rear view mirror, simply operate the control lever.

NOTICE

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

To adjust a power rear view mirror, first place the master switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right) depending on which mirror needs adjusting, then push the con- trol switch in the desired direction. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position. NOTICE

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

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Vanity mirrors

Pull the lever toward you to reduce glare from the headlights of the ve- hicle behind you during night driving. Before adjusting the mirror to the position with most clarity, push the day-night change lever away from you (daylight driving position). Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover. On some models, the vanity light comes on when you open the cover.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-4
Lights, Wipers and Defogger

(cid:1) Headlights and turn signals (cid:1) Emergency flashers (cid:1) Instrument panel light control (cid:1) Interior light (cid:1) Ignition switch light (cid:1) Personal light (cid:1) Luggage compartment light (cid:1) Windshield wipers and washer (cid:1) Rear window wipers and washer (cid:1) Rear window defogger

Headlights and turn signals

To turn on the lights on, twist the knob on end of the lever. Daytime running light system (Canada only)—The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and in- strument panel lights, twist the knob to the first clickstop. Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn to full intensity for driving at night.

FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instru- ment panel lights turn on. SECOND CLICKSTOP: The headlights also turn on. The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition turned off. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the head- light switch is off.

NOTICE

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

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Emergency flashers

For high beam, push the lever away from you. Pull it toward you for low beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back. A blue light in the instrument panel indi- cates high beam is on. The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is off.

For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the conventional manner. The key must be in the “ON” position. The turn signal is self-cancelling after a turn, but after a lane change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can signal a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and holding it there. If the green light in the instrument panel flashes faster than normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has burned out.

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

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Instrument panel light control

Interior light

Ignition switch light

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

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. With the switch in the “DOOR” position, the light comes on when any of the side doors are opened and goes out when they are closed. On some models, the light re- mains on for a certain time after all of the side doors are closed.

For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the side doors are opened. The light remains on for a certain time af- ter all of the side doors are closed.

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Personal light

Luggage compartment light (wagon)

Windshield wipers and washer (with interval adjuster)

To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch once again.

To turn the luggage compartment light on, open the back door and push the switch. Closing the back door will turn the light off.

To turn the wipers on, move the lever. To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of the lever. The key must be in the “ON” position. The wipers will operate at intervals when the lever is in the “INT” position. With the lever in this position, the wipers can be ad- justed to operate at intervals of 3 to 12
seconds depending on the interval adjust- er setting between “S” and “F”. If a single wipe is desired in mist, pull the lever toward you and release it. Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF” position.

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In cold weather, warm the windshield with