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NOTICE


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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


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


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


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


CAUTION


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


D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put the


restraint system on


a child front seat.


D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. On vehicles with side airbag, do not allow lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.


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D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child. D Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro- vided restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.


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


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When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will pre- vent the event of a sudden stop or accident. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” in this section.


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—Built−in child restraint


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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 Motor 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


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6. Removable pad 7. Seat belt buckle 8. Seat belt release strap (black) 9. Seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab) 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 weigh 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 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, neck 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 vehicle’s seat belts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


CAUTION


Make sure the child is securely re- strained with the built−in child re- straint. WARNING! Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the ve- hicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Snugly adjust the belts pro- vided with this child restraint around your child. When using straint, observe the following: D Use the belts for only one child at a time. Do not use the belts for two or more children.


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D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seatback.


D Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re- placed. Do not disassemble or modify the child restraint belt sys- tem.


D 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.


D Replace the built−in child restraint assembly if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.


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straint system over built−in child restraint.


D 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.


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1. Remove the head restraint and upper pad by pressing the head restraint lock release button and pulling 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 restraint with the head restraint and upper pad installed. When using the built−in child restraint, the head restraint and upper pad should be stored in the trunk.


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


strap belts together.


release strap


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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 maxi- mum shoulder height indicator label. The removable pad is attached by fasten- er tapes.


CAUTION


If your child’s shoulders are above the maximum shoulder height indica- tor 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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D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tabs and buckle.


D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the built−in child restraint until the seat belt is fixed.


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


CAUTION


D 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.


D After inserting the tabs, make sure the tabs and buckle are locked and that the shoulder belts and buckle strap are not twisted.


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8. Fasten the shoulder belt clip. The purpose of the clip 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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10. To release the child from the seat belts, separate the shoulder belts then press the buckle release button. Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.


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 tightness, 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.


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 child restraint seat cushion. Raise the child restraint seat cushion and rein- stall the head restraint and upper pad correctly by inserting the posts into the holes.


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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 restraint and upper pad is reinstalled as seri- ous 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.


(A) Infant seat


(B) Convertible seat


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—Installation with 3−point type seat belt


(C) Booster seat


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


CAUTION


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


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CAUTION


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


CAUTION


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


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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 to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.


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


CAUTION


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


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D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.


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


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


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


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


CAUTION


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


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


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


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CAUTION


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


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


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


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CAUTION


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


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D Both high−positioned lap belts and loose−fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.


D For child’s safety, do not place the


shoulder belt under child’s arm.


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


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


Move seat fully back


CAUTION


A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.


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


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


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


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


Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.


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Anchor brackets


Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top strap.


TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Outside anchor brackets only—


Remove the head restraint.


2. Fix the child restraint system with


the seat belt. Latch bracket and tighten the top strap.


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For the child re- straint system, see ”Child restraint” in this section.


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CAUTION


Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.


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Tilt steering wheel


CAUTION


D Do not adjust the steering wheel


while the vehicle is moving.


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


3. Outside anchor brackets only—


Replace the head restraint.


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lever,


release


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


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Outside rear view mirrors—


—Rear view mirror remote control


CAUTION


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


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


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


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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 mir- ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free the mirror.


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—Power rear view mirror control


Anti−glare inside rear view mirror


NOTICE


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


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


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


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


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Sun visors—


CAUTION


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


CAUTION


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


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


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—Vanity mirrors


To use the vanity mirror, 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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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Interior light Ignition switch light Personal light Windshield wipers and washer Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers


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NOTICE


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


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Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with 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 instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for driving at night. The headlights automatically turn to full intensity in the twilight even with the light switch in the “OFF” position.


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The daytime running light control sensor is on the passenger’s side instrument panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.


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


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Emergency flashers


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


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


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the emergency


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


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Instrument panel light control


Interior light


NOTICE


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


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


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


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light comes on when any door


ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (vehicles with power door lock system) With the switch in the “DOOR” position, the is opened. After all the doors are closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds and then goes out. However, in the following cases, the light goes out immediately: D All the doors are closed when the igni-


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D All the doors are closed and locked When any door is unlocked with the wire- less remote control transmitter, the light comes on for 15 seconds, even if the door is not opened.


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Personal light


To turn on the personal 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 after all the doors are closed. On some models, when any door is un- locked with the wireless remote control transmitter, the light comes on for 15 sec- onds, even if the door is not opened. Vehicles with power door lock system —When all the doors are locked, or when the ignition switch is turned to “ACC” or “ON” after all the doors are closed, the light fades out.


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Windshield wipers and washer


Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers


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


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Type A


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


It may scratch


is dry.


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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.


Lever position


Speed setting


Position 1


Position 2


Position 3


Intermittent


Slow


Fast


interval adjuster: The


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


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If the outside rear view mirrors are heavi- ly coated with ice, use a spray de−icer before operating the switch.


NOTICE


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


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. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. The system will automatically shut off af- ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.


CAUTION


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


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Make sure you the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and−go driving. The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.


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SECTION 1− 5


OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers


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Fuel gauge


Engine coolant temperature gauge


On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. 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 indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: D Driving up a long hill on a hot day. D Reducing speed or stopping after high


speed driving.


Low fuel level warning light


the


The gauge works when ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at “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 fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.


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Tachometer


Odometer and two trip meters


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


D Towing a trailer.


NOTICE


z Do not remove the thermostat


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


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


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


NOTICE


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


This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer—Shows


total distance


the


the vehicle has been driven.


2. Two


trip meters—Show


two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero. You can use one trip meter to calculate the to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec- trical power source is disconnected.


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3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets 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 then back B, the odometer each time you push. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero. The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B.


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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers


If the indicator or buzzer comes on...


Do this.


If the indicator or buzzer comes on...


Do this.


(type A)


(type B)


If parking brake is off, stop and check.


Fasten seat belt.


(f)


(g)


(indicator and buzzer)


(type A)


(type B)


Stop and check.


Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.


Stop and check.


(h)


Close all doors.


(a)


(b)


(c)


(d)


Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.


(i)


(j)


Replace bulb.


Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.


(e)


Low fuel level warning light


Fill up tank.


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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...


Do this.


(k)


(l)


Add washer fluid.


Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.


(m)


Key reminder buzzer


Remove key.


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


adequately, drive cautiously nearest dealer or shop for repairs.


the fluid level of


the warning


light


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


CAUTION


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


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


er


to


the driver


remind you


the reminder


light and buzzer


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


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(e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. (f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres- sure is too low. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. The flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick.


light may occasionally


low. It


NOTICE


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


the vehicle with


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


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


NOTICE


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


in


following


lamp comes on


(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This the cases. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See “Fuel gauge” in Section 1−5 for instruc- tions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se- curely. (See “Fuel in Section 1−2 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving in case c, have your vehicle checked/re- paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.


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


D The light comes on or flashes while


driving.


(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level


Warning Light


The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3.) (l) “TRAC OFF” Indicator/Warning Light This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after a few seconds. This means that the system is operating properly. If one 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. D The light remains on more than a few is


ignition switch


the


seconds after turned on.


D The light comes on while driving even is not


“TRAC OFF” switch


if the pushed.


D The light flashes.


(i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the tail lights are burned out. If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop lights are burned out. Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible. (j) SRS Warning Light This light will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the systems of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioner are operating properly. The warning the front airbag sensors, airbag sensor as- semblies, seat belt pretensioner assem- blies, inflators, warning light, interconnect- ing 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.


light system monitors


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


SERVICE


light


and


The open door warning come on.


light should


3. Close the door.


The open door warning light should go off.


4. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.


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


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


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


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


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SECTION 1− 6


OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock Automatic transmission Manual transmission Parking brake Cruise control


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NOTICE


leave the key


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


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You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be put in the “P” position before pushing the key. Vehicles with engine immobiliser system— Once you remove the key, the engine im- mobiliser system is automatically set. (See “Engine in Section 1−2.) When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.


immobiliser system”


CAUTION


For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the ve- hicle is moving, as this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of steering control.


Ignition switch with steering lock


“START”—Starter motor on. The key will return to the “ON” position when released. For starting tips, see Section 3. “ON”—Engine on and all accessories on. This is the normal driving position. “ACC”—Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off. the “ACC” or If you “LOCK” position and open the driver’s door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key. “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. 96


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leave


in


Automatic transmission


Lock release button To prevent misshifting


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Selector lever


With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)


Overdrive switch


Shift while holding the lock release button in


Shift normally.


Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON” position and the lock re- lease button depressed). (a) Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and


key removal


R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking


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Vehicles with cruise control—When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this section. (c) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” in Section 3. The transmission must be in “P” or “N”.


2. With your foot holding down the brake


pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.


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


temperature


low,


is


CAUTION


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


3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal


pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.


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


to


than


. . . . . . . . .


D Shift into the “2” position. The trans- the second mission will downshift the vehicle speed drops gear when down lower the following to or speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. 5S−FE engine 1MZ−FE engine


106 km/h (65 mph) 122 km/h (75 mph) D Shift into the “L” position. The trans- mission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will be en- abled. 5S−FE engine 1MZ−FE engine


46 km/h (28 mph) 54 km/h (33 mph)


. . . . . . . . .


(b) Overdrive switch You can select either a third gear (with overdrive off) or fourth gear (with over- drive on) by pushing this switch. To turn the overdrive off, push the switch. The “O/D OFF” indicator light should come on. To turn the overdrive on again, push the switch again. The “O/D OFF” indicator light should go off. Always drive your vehicle with the over- drive on fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine is turned off when the over- drive is off and restarted, the overdrive will be on automatically.


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


NOTICE


z Be careful not to overrev the en- gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:


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


securely apply the parking brake.


3. With


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


CAUTION


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


surface. Abrupt


(e) Using “2” and “L” positions The “2” and “L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously. With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in “D”. With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatical- ly shift to second gear. With the selector lever in “L”, the trans- mission is engaged in first gear.


“2” “L”


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125 km/h (77 mph) 69 km/h (42 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the “2” or “L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, “D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.


(f) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the “R” position.


NOTICE


Never shift into reverse while the ve- hicle is moving.


CAUTION


Never attempt to move the selector lever into “P” position under any cir- cumstances while the vehicle is mov- ing. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result.


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


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


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