1997 Toyota Camry Owners Manual

OPEN” side. The roof will fully open. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the ”TILT UP” side. As a precaution when closing, the roof 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.

Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE OPEN” side. You may stop the moon roof at any de- sired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when re- leased.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) When the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, you could be seriously in- jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an ac- cident.

(cid:1) Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be- fore you close the roof . If some- one’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When any- one 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 igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.

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

around the roof opening.

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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 belt provided.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not drive with the occupants not properly seated such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Per- sons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a colli- sion.

(cid:1) During driving, do not allow pas- sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe inju- ries can occur in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-3
Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors (cid:1) Seats (cid:1) Front seats (cid:1) Fold-down rear seat (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) Sun visors

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

(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 careful not to hit the seat against a passen- ger 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 adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

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

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LE-

VER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release lever. 2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING

LEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up. 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 maxi- mum protection when the driver 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 restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat- back.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUST-

ING KNOB

Turn the knob either way. 4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD-

JUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever upward or downward.

1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSH- ION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH More the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat-lock mechanism. 2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING

SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

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Fold-down rear seat

1. Pull up the seatback security lock

lever 1 to the unlock position.

2. Pull up the lock release button 2. 3. Fold down the seatback. Each seatback may be folded separately. On vehicles with built-in child restraint, only the left seatback can be folded down.

This will enlarge the trunck room as far as the seatbacks. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

NOTICE

Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk room will not damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt when the left seatback is folded down.

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 maxi- mum protection when the driver 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 restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a formal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat- back. 3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD-

JUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever upward or downward

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Head restraints

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 the proper position for ready to use.

(cid:1) Make sure the rear center seat belt can be pulled out of the retractor. If it cannot, firmly pull the belt and re- lease it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the re- tractor.

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

Front

For your safety, adjust the head re- straint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint. The head restraing 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 resstraint, make sure it is locked in position. (cid:1) Do not drive with the restraints re-

moved.

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Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unre- strained child could suffer serious injury during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide suffiecent restraint. If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, have the child sit slightly closer to the buckely side ot the seat so that the belt lays across the shoulder. 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 possible over the hips and not on the waist. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. Child. Use a child restraint system ap- propriate for the child until the child be- comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” for details. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and myst be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the shild is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an acci- dent oocurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the airbag may cause serious injury to the child.

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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. 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 desassemble or modify the system.

—Front and rear seat belts

(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 se- vere impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back int eh seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out tf 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 you size and the seat position. The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It aslo 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 immediately contact

normally, 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 cause severe injures in a collision.

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

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor— Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down. After adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in position.

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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 or other unintended re- sult. 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.

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.

—Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se- curely because it is not long enough, a personalized seatbelt 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.

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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.

(cid:1) Remember that the extender pro- vided for your may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a differ- ent seating position than the one originally 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

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 help preventing or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likeli- hood of the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger air- bag is activated 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 airbag sensor assembly, in- flators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources

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.

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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 (e.g. a collision in which the noise 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 the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts.

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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.

The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1 SRS airbag warning light. 2 Passenger airbag module (airbag and

inflator)

3 Airbag sensor assembly. 4 Steering wheel pad (airbag and inflat-

or)

The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentairly fills the air- bags with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occu- pants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with the nitrogen or argon 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 designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the seat belt sys- tems of the driver and front passen- ger. The front seat occupants are particularly susceptable to injury if they do not wear their seat belts; when sudden braking or a collision occurs, they may be thrown for- ward. To obtain maximum protec- tion in an accident, the driver and all passengers the vehicle should always wear their seat belts when driving because serious in- juries can result to unrestrainted occupants. For instructions and precautions concering the seat belt systems, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.

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(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.

(cid:1) Never put a rear-facing child re- straint system in the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child.

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(cid:1) If you must use 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.

(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 installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

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

(cid:1) Do not modify, remove or open any components or wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag, center airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju- ries.

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 end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel or dash- board near the front passenger airbag

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly re- strained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substi- tute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s in- terior.

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.

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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 is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

illustration)

the

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly re- strained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substi- tute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s in- terior.

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.

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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 is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

illustration)

the

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(cid:1) Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly re- strained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

(cid:1) Never install a rear-facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause severe injury if a rear- facing child restraint system is installed on the front seat.

(cid:1) Unless it is unavoidable, do not install a forward-facing child re- straint system on the front seat.

(cid:1) If you must install a forward-fac- ing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

(cid:1) Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never install a rear-facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear-facing child restraint sys- tem is installed on the front seat. (cid:1) Unless it is unavoidable, do not install a forward-facing child re- straint system on the front seat.

(cid:1) If you must install a forward-fac- ing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

(cid:1) After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufactur- er’s instructions. If it is not re- strained securely, it can cause in- jury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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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)

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt. 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 braket, use an 8 mm X 30 mm X 1.25 mm coarse thread metric bolt and 15mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Note that the bolts accompanying many child re- straint systems are not metric. You can damage the anchor nuts on our vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts. For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see “Top strap anchors and locations.”

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—Built-in child restraint

The built-in child restraint system mainly consists of a child seat integrated in the rear seat and 5-point seat belts. Refer to the illustration to become familiar with the parts of the system. This child restraint system conforms to U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 and Canada Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213.4. 1. Shoulder belts 2. Head restraint lock release button 3. Storage bag (for the head restraint and

upper pad)

4. Head restraint and upper pad (for the

rear seat)

5. Maximum shoulder height indicator la-

bel

6. Removable pad 7. Seat belt buckle 8. Seat blet release strap (black) 9. Seat blet adjustment strap (gray) 10.Child seat cushion 11. Seat belt buckle release button 12.Seat belt tabs 13.Owner’s manual supplement 14.Shoulder belt, clip

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This child restraint is designed for use only by children who wiegh between 10 and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds), and whose height is between 85 and 127 cm (33.5 and 50.0 inches). The child should be at least one year old and must be capable of sitting up- right alone and whose shoulder height is at or below the maximum shoulder height indicator. It is important to use a rear-facing child restraint until the child is about a year old. A rear-facing restraint gives the child’s head, nech and body the support they would need in a crash. See “—Child restraint system” for more information. If your child’s shoulders are above the indicator position, do not use the built-in child restraint. Your child should use the vehicles seat belts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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CAUTION

Make sure the child is securely re- strained with the built-in child re- straint. Failure to follow the instruc- tions provided here and also in the owner’s manual supplement on the use of this child restraint system can result serious injuries when your child strikes the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Snug- ly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. When using the built-in child re- straint, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belts for only one child at a time. Do not use the belts for two or more chidren.

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

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

(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 cleaners-they may severely weak- en the belts.

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

(cid:1) Do not use a separate child re- straint system over the opened built-in child restraint.

(cid:1) When the built-in child restraint is in use, do not use the adult lap and shoulder belt instead of the built- in child restraint seatbelt as it can cause severe injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash.

1. Remove the head restraint and up- per pad by pressing the head re- straint lock release button and pull- ing up the head restraint and upper pad. Lower the child seat cushion.

2.

Insert the head restraint and upper pad into the storage bag. Then place the storage bag into the trunk by attaching with velcro.

CAUTION

Do not use the built-in child re- straint with the head restraint and upper pad installed. When using the built-in child restraint, the head re- straint and upper pad should be stored in the trunk.

3. While pulling the seat belt release strap (black), pull both shoulder belts together.

Pull the seat belt release strap from above at about 45(cid:2) angle to the child seat cush- ion. If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out, return the child seat cushion to an almost closed position, firmly pull the seat belt re- lease strap and at the same time pull both shoulder belts, then lower the child seat cushion again.

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4. Compress the shoulder belt clip to separate the right and left shoulder belts.

5. Pull down the seatback part of the removable pad. Make sure the child’s shoulders are at or below the maximum shoulder height indi- cator label.

The removable pad is attached by fasten- er tapes.

CAUTION

If your child’s shoulders are above the maximum shoulder height indi- cator label, do not use the built-in child restraint. Your child should use the adult lap and shoulder belt.

6. Press the removable pad against the fastener tapes and install the pad to the seatback. Make sure the belts go through the slots in the pad.

CAUTION

If you have removed the removable pad for cleaning etc., do not use the built-in child restraint without the pad.

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

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your To- yota dealer immediately. Do not use the built-in child restraint un- til the seat belt is fixed.

7. Sit the child on the child seat. Place a shoulder belt over each shoulder. Insert the tabs into the buckle.

CAUTION

(cid:1) When the built-in child restraint is in use, do not use the adult lap and shoulder belt instead of the built- in child restraint seat belt as it can cause severe injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash.

(cid:1) After inserting the tabs, make sure the tabs and buckle are locked and that the shoulder belts and buckle strap are not twisted.

8. Fasten the shoulder belt clip. The purpose of the clup is to keep the shoulder belts positioned correctly on the shoulders.

CAUTION

An unfastened shoulder belt clip will not help keep the belts on the child’s shoulders. In a sudden stop or crash, the child may go too far forward and be seriously injured. Make sure the belt clip is fastened at all times.

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9. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab) firmly until the shoulder belts are snugly adjusted around the child’s shoulders.

You should not be able to put more than two fingers between a shoulder belt and the child’s chest. After adjusting the shoulder belt tight- ness, move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in.) below the child’s chin. On each belt, the shoulder part should be centered on the child’s shoulder. The belts should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling off the child’s shoulders.

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10.To release the child from the seat belts, separate the shoulder belts then press the buckle release but- ton.

Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.

11.To store the built-in child restraint, fasten the shoulder belt clip and re- turn the seat belt buckle using the fastener tapes. Fold up the seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab) in the seat so that the edge of the strap does not come out the raised seat cushion. Raise the seat cushion and reinstall the head restraint and upper pad by inserting the posts into the holes.

CAUTION

Before using the vehicle’s seat belt, make sure the head restraint and up- per pad is reinstalled. Do not occupy this position unless the head re- straint and upper pad is reinstalled as serious injury may result.

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

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—Installation with 3-point type seat belt

(A)INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An Infant seat is used in rear-facing only.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never use rear-facing child re- straint system in the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child.

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(cid:1) Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha- nism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of 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, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your To- yota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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

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

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seat- back, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat se- curely.

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. Follow all the installation instruc- tions provided by its manufacturer.

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

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA-

TION

A convertible seat is used in forward- facing and rear-facing depending on the child’s age and size. When instal- ling, follow the manufacturer’s in- struction about the applicable child’s age and size.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never 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 can cause severe injury to the child.

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(cid:1) Only when

is unavoidable should a forward-facing child re- straint system be used on the front seat. Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of deploying airbag would cause serious injury to the child.

(cid:1) Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha- nism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat follow- ing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of 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, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your To- yota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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

To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode be- fore letting the belt to retract.

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

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

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

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. Follow all the installation instruc- tions provided by its manufacturer.

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CAUTION

Only when it is unavoidable should a forward-facing child restraint sys- tem be used on the front seat. Al- ways move the seat as far back as possible because the force of de- ploying airbag would cause serioud injury to the child.

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

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the cen- ter of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Failure to do so could re- duce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury. (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 the safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of 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.

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(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your To- yota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

—Top strap anchors and locations

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

If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hood onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket.

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On the filler panel behind the rear seat Center anchor— a. Using the illustration as a guide, run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of the holes underneath. b. Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel. c. Insert a 15 mm (o.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).

Outside anchors— a. Should you select to use the outer an- chor positions, please contact your Toyo- ta dealer for proper modifications to the filler panel. b. After modifications have been made to the filler panel, 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). c. Securely latch the hook of the top strap onto the anchor braket and make sure the hook does not make contact with the filler panel.

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 hsown in the illustra- tion. If your child restraint system does not pro- vide any of the necessary parts, ask you Toyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint sys- tem.”)

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

CAUTION

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

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

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 thepassenger’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.

(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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—Rear view mirror remote control

—Power rear view mirror control

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

To adjust the rear view mirror, simply op- erate the control lever.

NOTICE

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

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

be adjusted

Place the switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right). 2. Control switch—To move the mirror push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

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.

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

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Sun visors—

—Vanity mirrors

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.

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

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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) Windshield wipers and washer (cid:1) Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers

Headlights and turn signals

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

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. 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 igni- tion switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and in- strument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night.

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Emergency flashers

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

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

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

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Instrument panel light control

Interior light

NOTICE

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

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

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light has the following posi- tion: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of the door is opened. The light goes off when all the doors are closed. On some models, the light remains on for some time after all of the doors are closed.

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Ignition switch light

Personal light

Windshield wipers and washer

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

For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened. The light remains on for a certain time af- ter all the doors are closed. Vehicles with power door lock system —When all the doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to “ACC”, “ON” af- ter all the doors are closed, the light fades out.

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

Lever position

Position 1
Position 2
Position 3

Slow Fast

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

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

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass.

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

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

Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-and- go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

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

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-5
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators (cid:1) Fuel gauge (cid:1) Engine coolant

temperature

gauge

(cid:1) Tachometer (cid:1) Odometer and two trip meters (cid:1) Service reminder indicators and

warning buzzers

Fuel gauge

If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. 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.

The gauge works when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at “E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4
full. This fuel gauge has a non-return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off. If the level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Tachometer

(cid:1)

Idling for a long period with the air con- ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.

(cid:1) Towing a trailer

NOTICE

(cid:2)Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.

(cid:2)Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in Part 4.

tachometer

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

NOTICE

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

The gauge indicates the engine cool- ant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: (cid:1) Driving up a long hill on a hot day. (cid:1) Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

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Odometer and two trip meters

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

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

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

the vehicle has been driven.

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

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(a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released. The light should go off. Low brake fluid level warning If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slowdown and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. There maybe a problem somewhere in the brake system. check the fluid level of the see-through reservoir. To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully released. If the brake fluid level is low... At a safe place, test your brakes by start- ing and stopping.

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow- ing information, see Part 4.)

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CAUTION

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

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

er

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver’s seat belt is not fas- tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer stops af- ter about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to oper- ate, however, until the battery is dis- charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, ect., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

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

(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in the following cases. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See “Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1-5 for in- structions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se- curely. (See “Fuel tank cap” in Chapter 1-2 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electri- cal system. If it comes on while you are driving in case c, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (e) Low Fuel Pressure Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible.

(f) Low Oil Level Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres- sure is too low. If it flickers or stays on while you are driv- ing, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyo- ta dealer or qualified repair shop for assis- tance. The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on brief- ly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the en- gine is accelerated slightly. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indi- cate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick.

NOTICE

Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on—even for one block. It may ruin the engine. (g) “ABS” Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your anti-lock brake sys- tem.

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If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After about 3 seconds, the light will go off. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the brake system operates conventionally but anti-lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock-up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors and back door are completely closed. (i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the tail lights are burned out. If it comes on when the brake pedal is de- pressed, one or more stop lights are burned out. Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.

(j) SRS Airbag Warning Light This light will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the airbag system is operating properly. The warning light system monitors the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, inter- connecting wiring and power sources. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota 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. (k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid

Level Warning Light

The light warns that the windshield wash- er fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity. (For instruc- tions, see “Adding washer fluid” in Chap- ter 7-3.)

(l) “TRAC OFF”

light

Indicator/Warning

This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after 3
seconds. This means that the system is operating properly. If one of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitors by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light remains on more than 3 sec- onds after the ignition switch is turned on.

(cid:1) The light comes on while driving even if the “TRAC OFF” switch is not pushed.

(cid:1) The light flashes. (m) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver’s door with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

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CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDI- CATORS (except the low fuel level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of the doors.

The open door warning light should come on.

3. Close the door.