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many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent and constant auto−reversing. They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

playing

speed,

D Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off.

D Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.

D Store cassettes in their cases and out

of direct sunlight.

D Avoid using cassettes with a total play- ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS D Use only compact discs

labeled as

shown.

D Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.

D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may

make your compact disc player skip.

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CAUTION

Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard- ous if directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly.

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D Your automatic changer or compact disc player cannot play special shaped or low−quality compact discs such as those shown here. Do not use them as the changer or player could be dam- aged.

inserting

D Handle compact discs carefully, espe- them. cially when you are them on the edge and do not Hold bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny side. D Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a part of a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)

D Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them. Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint−free cloth that has been damp- ened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc (not in circles). Dry it with another soft, lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti−static device.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system

Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips

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Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips

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1. “A/C” Button 2. Air Intake Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Temperature Selector 5. Fan Speed Selector

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Fan speed selector Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- crease. Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature— to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

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

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the

Air flow selector Turn the knob to select the vents used for air flow. 1. Panel—Air

flows mainly

from

the

instrument panel vents.

2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. 3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor

vents.

the

4. Floor/Windshield—Air

flows mainly floor vents and windshield

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

to

flow selector

windshield vents. Turning the the air windshield position turns on the defog- ging function with the purpose of clear- ing the front view. This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in- take selector button once again. Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.

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

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Air intake selector The air intake selector button is used to switch the air intake FRESH mode that the system and draws outside air into RECIRCULATED mode that recirculates the air inside vehicle. To turn the air source to RECIRCULATED mode, press the button. The indicator will come on. To turn the air source to FRESH mode, press the button again. The indica- tor will go off. To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automati- cally to FRESH depending on the condi- tion of the air conditioning system. “A/C” button To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off. If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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—Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after

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

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

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

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

D On cold days, move the fan speed to “HI” for a minute to help clear the in- take ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.

D When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust thrown up by the ve- hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake selector be set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to any setting except “OFF”.

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D If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior.

Heating For best results, set controls to:

Air conditioning For best results, set controls to:

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

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

(red zone)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—FLOOR Air conditioning—OFF

(blue zone)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—ON

for a

few minutes. To keep

D For quick heating, select recirculated air the windows from fogging, select fresh af- ter interior has been warmed.

the vehicle

D Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidi-

fied heating.

D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield.

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D For quick cooling, select recirculated

air for a few minutes.

Ventilation For best results, set controls to:

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

(blue zone)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—OFF

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

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

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

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

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

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

turns on

Turning the air flow selector to the wind- shield position the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When turning the air flow control knob to windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.

the “A/C” button

(red zone)

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

turns on

Turning the air flow selector to the wind- shield position the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When turning the air flow control knob to windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. Press for dehumidified heating. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- choose

the “A/C” button

windshield,

frosting floor/windshield air flow.

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1. Air Intake Selector 2. Windshield Air Flow Button 3. “A/C” Button 4. “MODE” Button (air flow selector) 5. Fan Speed Selector 6. “OFF” Button 7. “AUTO” Button 8. Temperature Selector

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Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature— to the right to warm, to the left to cool. Pushing the temperature selector changes the temperature display between the air conditioning temperature and outside tem- perature. (For details, see “Outside tem- perature gauge” in Section 1−9. “OFF” button Push the button to turn off the air condi- tioning system.

to maximum cooling, a

“AUTO” button For automatic operation of the air condi- tioning, press the “AUTO” button. An indi- cator light will illuminate to show that the automatic operation mode has been se- lected. In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−off of the air conditioning according to the tem- perature. When you adjust the temperature selector button “MAX COLD” message will appear on the display and the air intake mode will be automati- cally changed to RECIRCULATE. You may use manual controls if you want to select your own settings. To turn off the automatic operation, press the “OFF” button. Fan speed selector Push the “>” (increase) or “<” (decrease) side of the button to adjust the fan speed. In automatic operation, you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode.

to select

the “MODE” button

“MODE” button (air flow selector) Push vents used for air flow. In automatic operation, you do not have to select the air flow unless you desire another air flow mode. 1. Panel—Air

flows mainly

from

the

the

instrument panel vents.

2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. 3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor

vents.

4. Floor/Windshield—Air

flows mainly floor vents and windshield

the

from vents.

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turn off

the air conditioning alone,

To press the “A/C” button once again. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning. For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after “A/C” button.

Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside

the vehicle.

2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-

tem.

If the engine coolant temperature becomes extremely high, RECIRCULATE mode will automatically be selected. This is not a malfunction. When the engine coolant tem- perature is the previous mode will resume. To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automati- cally to FRESH depending on the condi- tion of the air conditioning system.

lowered,

this button

is pressed, air

Windshield air flow button When flows mainly from the windshield vents and the FRESH mode is automatically set. This setting clears the front view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RE- CIRCULATE mode, press intake selector button once again. Pressing the button once again returns the air flow mode to the last one used. Pressing the windshield button turns on the defroster−linked air conditioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indicator comes on regardless of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.

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“A/C” button To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off. If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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—Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after

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

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

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

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

D On cold days, push the fan speed se- lector to adjust the fan speed high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows. D When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust thrown up by the ve- hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake selector be set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to any setting except “OFF”.

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D If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior.

Heating For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation—

Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature—To the desired

temperature

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air conditioning—OFF

Air conditioning For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation—

Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature—To the desired

temperature

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air conditioning—ON

For manual operation—

For manual operation—

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards WARM

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards COLD

(to the right)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—FLOOR Air conditioning—OFF

(to the left)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—ON

for a

few minutes. To keep

D For quick heating, select recirculated air the windows from fogging, select fresh af- ter the vehicle interior has been war- med.

D Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidi-

fied heating.

D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield.

D For quick cooling, select recirculated

air for a few minutes.

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Defogging and defrosting —The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation—

Temperature—Towards high temperature

to heat; low temperature to cool

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

For manual operation—

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards WARM

(to the right) to heat; COLD left) cool

the

(to

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

turn off

the air conditioning alone,

Pressing the windshield button turns on the defroster−linked air conditioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indicator comes on regardless of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. To press the “A/C” button once again. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.

to

—The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation—

When pressing the windshield air flow but- ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto- matically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RE- CIRCULATE mode, press intake selector button once again.

the air

Temperature—Towards high temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

Ventilation For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation—

Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature—Towards low temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air conditioning—OFF

For manual operation—

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards COLD

(to the left)

Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—OFF

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For manual operation—

Side vents

Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature—Towards WARM

(to the right)

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

the air

When pressing the windshield air flow but- ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto- matically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RE- CIRCULATE mode, press intake selector button once again. Pressing the windshield button turns on the defroster−linked air conditioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indicator comes on regardless of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. To press the “A/C” button once again. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- floor/

the air conditioning alone,

the windshield, choose

turn off

frosting windshield air flow.

If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents. The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock Outside temperature gauge Cigarette lighter and ashtrays Power outlet Glove box Garage door opener box Auxiliary box Cup holder Grocery bag hooks Traction control system Floor mat

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Clock

Type A

Type C

The digital clock indicates the time. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To reset the hour: Push the “H” button. To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button. If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis- play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one o’clock). When lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indi- cator will be reduced.

instrument panel

the

Type B

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the

time

Type B only— If quick adjustment to a full hour is de- sired, push the “:00” button. if the “:00” button is de- For example, pressed when is between 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If the time will change to 2:00. Type C only— Push the “MODE” button to change the display from clock to outside temperature gauge. (See “Outside temperature gauge” in this section.)

is between 1:30—1:59,

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Outside temperature gauge (type A)

Outside temperature gauge (type B)

2. Outside

temperature

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

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

instrument panel

the

indi-

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

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

temperature gauge

The outside indi- cates the outside air temperature when you push the “TEMP” selector button. The key must be in the “ON” position. Pushing the button once again will turn off the display. When the air conditioning system is on, pushing the button once indicates the out- side time changes the display back to the air condi- tioning temperature.

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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays

Cigarette lighter and front ashtray (type A)

Rear ashtray (on some models)

CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. When it becomes heated, it automatical- ly pops out ready for use. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement.

Cigarette lighter and front ashtray (type B)

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ASHTRAYS Front ashtray: Type A—To use the ashtray, push on

the lid.

Type B—To use the ashtray, pull it out. Rear ashtray: To use the ashtray, pull it out. When finished with your cigarette, thor- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push it back in completely. To remove the ashtray, press down on the lock spring plate and pull out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always push the ash- tray back in completely after use.

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Power outlet

Glove box

z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the ap- propriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the out- let may cause electrical failure or short circuits.

The power outlet is designed for power supply for car accessories. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for the power outlet to be used.

NOTICE

the

fuse

z To prevent

from being blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W.

z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

To use the glove box, do this. To open: Pull the lever. With the instrument panel lights on, the glove box light will come on when the glove box is open. To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed while driving.

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Garage door opener box

The box is designed to store a garage door opener transmitter. Open the cover and remove the Velcro loop.

Remove the paper strip covering the adhe- sive on back side of loop and adhere loop to back side of the transmitter near cen- ter.

Please note if transmitter has wire clip for sun visor, this clip must be removed prior to adhesion of the Velcro.

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Remove spacers from the center panel. Place the largest spacer on the pin that would be below transmitter button when the cover is closed. Close the cover.

When the garage door opener transmitter is properly installed, you can operate the transmitter by pushing the center panel of the cover.

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

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CAUTION

D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the garage door opener box closed while driving.

D Keep

the remained spacers away

from children.

If the center panel does not contact with your garage door opener transmitter: D Check to see if spacer is on correct

pin.

D Attach another spacer

top of original spacer. Check operation. If re- quired, continue add spacers until con- tact is achieved.

to the

If the transmitter is clattering during driv- ing, fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent the transmitter from clattering.

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The auxiliary box and garage door opener box (stored in the glove box) are interchangeable. Removing the cover— Half open the cover. Pinch each hinge and pull it out of its pivot one by one as shown above. Do not remove the cover forcibly.

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Auxiliary box (type A)

Auxiliary box (type B)

Installing the cover— Align the hinges to the pivots, and press each hinge with a thumb until you hear a click. Make sure that closes smoothly.

the cover opens and

To use above.

the box, open

it as shown

To use the box, pull on the handle.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.

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NOTICE

In hot weather, inside of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave any- thing flammable or deformable such as a lighter, the glasses, etc. inside.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.

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Auxiliary box (type C)

Cup holder

To use the box, push down the knob and pull it out completely.

Front

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.

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Rear

The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink−cans securely its holes. Front: To use the holder, open the lid. Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.

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CAUTION

D Do not place anything else other than cups or drink−cans on the cup items may be holder, as such thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

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Grocery bag hooks

Traction control system

Slip indicator light

This hook is designed to hang things like grocery bags.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hook, avoid hanging heavy loads on it.

“TRAC OFF” indicator/warning light

the slip

CONTROL

TRACTION

AUTOMATIC SYSTEM The traction control system automatical- ly helps control the spinning of the front wheels which may occur when ac- celerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver to control the driv- ing power of the front wheels. When you turn the ignition switch on, the traction control system always turns on automatically, and indicator light and “TRAC OFF” indicator/warning light will come on. The indicator lights will go off after a few seconds. Leave the system on during ordinary it can operate when driving so that needed. When traction control is ap- plied, the slip indicator light blinks. You may hear a sound the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the traction control system is in the self−check mode, and does not indicate malfunction. When the traction control system is operating, you may feel vibration or noise of your vehicle, caused by operation of the brakes. This indicates the system is func- tioning properly.

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CAUTION

Under certain slippery road condi- tions, full traction of the vehicles and power to the front wheels may not be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle at any speed or con- duct any during maneuver which will cause the vehicle to lose traction. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your ve- hicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at an ap- propriate and cautious speed for the road conditions present.

MANUAL OPERATION You can turn off the traction control system by pushing the “TRAC OFF” switch. The “TRAC OFF” indicator/warn- light will come on. Pushing the ing “TRAC OFF” switch a second time turns on the traction control system and the “TRAC OFF” indicator/warning light will go off.

When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels from spinning.

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Floor mat

Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is designed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet.

CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and the movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.

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

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Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un- leaded gasoline. To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- ing. The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded larger standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93
in Canada.

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NOTICE

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three− way catalytic converter to lose its ef- fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly. Also, this can increase maintenance costs.

OCTANE RATING 5S−FE engine: Select Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher. 1MZ−FE engine: Select Octane Rating (Research Octane Number 91) or 87 higher. For improved vehicle perfor- mance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating 91 (Re- search Octane Number of 96) or higher is recommended. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating or research octane number lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will lead to engine damage. If your engine knocks... If you detect heavy knocking even when using if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. However, now and then, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel- erating or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern.

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fuel, or

Break−in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break−in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle: D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). D Run the engine at moderate speed be-

tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

D Avoid full−throttle starts. D Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive slowly with the manual

transmission in a high gear.

D Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

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GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT ADDITIVES Toyota recommends use of gasolines that contain detergent additives to avoid build−up of engine deposits. For further details, ask your Toyota dealer or a local gasoline retailer. IMPROVED GASOLINES The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has developed a specification of improved gasolines. The AAMA specification offers optimal fuel information for better vehicle perfor- mance and better protection of your en- gine. Toyota recommends the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification, if avail- able, for improved driveability and emis- sion control system. GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl Tertiary−Butyl Ether) are available in the market. If you use a gasoline mixed with MTBE, make certain that it does not contain more than 15% of MTBE.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT Some gasolines contain an octane−en- hancing additive called MMT (methylcy- clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines that contain MMT. If fuels con- taining MMT are used, your emission con- trol system may be adversely affected. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in- strument cluster may come on. If this hap- pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser- vice. GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it is unleaded, has an octane rating no lower than 87 and does not contain more than 10% ethanol. Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha- nol. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines containing methanol. If you use gasoline containing methanol, use only gasoline meeting the requirements above and also containing less than 5% metha- nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi- tors for methanol.

GASOLINES QUALITY In a very few cases, you may experience driveability problems caused by the partic- ular gasoline that you are using. If you continue to have unacceptable driveability, try changing gasoline brands. If that does not rectify your problem, then consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

z Do not use gasohol other

than stated above. It will cause fuel sys- tem damage or vehicle performance problems.

z If driveability problems are encoun- tered (poor hot starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

z Take care not to spill gasohol dur- ing refueling. Gasohol may cause paint damage.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)

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Three−way catalytic converters

Operation in foreign countries If you plan to drive your Toyota another country... First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. Second, confirm the availability of the cor- rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane number).

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The three−way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas.

CAUTION

D Keep people and combustible mate- rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot.

D Do not drive, idle or park your ve- hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags.

NOTICE

large amount of unburned gases into the three−way catalytic flowing converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: z Use only unleaded gasoline. z Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, creat- ing an excessive load on the three− way catalytic converter.

z Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min- utes.

z Avoid racing the engine. z Do not push−start or pull−start your

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z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a check−up as soon as possible. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three−way catalytic converter sys- tem best.

z To ensure that the three−way cata- lytic converter and the entire emis- sion control system operate proper- ly, your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For scheduled maintenance information, refer the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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trunk

lid closed while driving. An open or unsealed trunk lid may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle.

D To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind- shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth- er obstructions.

D If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with the windows open and the trunk lid closed. Have the cause immediately located and corrected.

Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine, and plays a major role in main- taining the engine in proper working order. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION It is normal that an engine should con- sume some engine oil during normal engine operation. The causes of oil consumption in a normal engine are as follows. D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a pis- ton moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber. This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by temperature combustion gases during the combustion process.

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Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

D Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. It contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. It can cause unconsciousness or even death.

D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. The system should be checked from time to time. If you hit something, or notice a change in the sound of the the system exhaust, have checked immediately.

D Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out. The exhaust gases cannot escape, making this a particularly dangerous situation.

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D Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with the engine run- ning. If it is unavoidable, however, do so only in an unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle.

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The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds, as on an express way, making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds. IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop- er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en- gine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.

For detailed information on oil level check, see “Checking the engine oil level” in Sec- tion 7−2.

Twin ground electrode platinum−tipped spark plugs

Your engine is fitted with twin ground electrode platinum−tipped spark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only twin ground electrode plati- num−tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your engine perfor- mance.

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D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves. Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with is burned along with the fuel. High tem- perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.

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The amount of engine oil consumed de- pends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed by high−speed driv- ing and frequent acceleration and decel- eration. A new engine consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned. When judging the amount of oil con- sumption, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately. As an example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a nor- mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not changed.

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CAUTION

D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu- um.

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is com- pletely the brakes will still work. But you will have to push the pedal hard—much harder than nor- mal. And your braking distance will be longer.

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ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM “ABS” warning light) The anti−lock brake system is designed to automatically help prevent lock−up of the wheels during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steering performance of these circumstances. The anti−lock brake system becomes op- erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerate to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

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You may hear a sound the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the anti−lock brake system is in the self check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction.

Effective way to press the “ABS” brake pedal: When the anti−lock brake system func- tion is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the anti−lock brake sys- tem work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake in a panic stop. Pumping the brake pedal makes the stopping distance longer.

The brake pedal pulsation caused by the anti−lock brake system may indicate haz- ardous road surface conditions. Although the anti−lock brake system assists in pro- viding vehicle control, it is still important to drive with all due care, because the anti−lock brake system cannot overcome the laws of physics that act on your ve- hicle: D Braking capability is dependent on tire

friction with the road surface.

Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE SYSTEM The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub−systems. If either sub−system should fail, the other will still work. However, the pedal will be harder to press, and your stopping distance will be longer. Also, the brake system warning light may come on.

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

the brakes.

BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to power−assist the engine should quit while you are driving, you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure. There is enough reserved vacuum two stops—but no more!

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D Even though the anti−lock brake sys- tem is operating, a driver cannot main- tain full control on certain slippery road surfaces, when cornering at high speeds, or in violent maneuvers.

D Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The anti−lock brake system cannot elimi- nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss of tire friction.

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ered roads.

D Driving with tire chains installed. D Driving on roads where the road sur- face is pitted or has other differences in surface height.

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“ABS” warning light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After a few seconds, the light will go off. 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. D The

light does not come on as de-

scribed above, or remains on.

D The light comes on while driving. Even if the anti−lock brake system should fail, the brake system will still operate conventionally. However, when the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so lock−up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- sible.

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

DRUM−IN−DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM (1MZ−FE engine) type Your vehicle has a drum−in−disc parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding−down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ding−down.

luggage or cargo

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

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

D For better fuel economy, do not carry

unneeded weight.

CAUTION

D To prevent

luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the en- larged trunk. Keep luggage or pack- ages low, as close to the floor as possible.

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

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Your Toyota’s identification— —Vehicle identification number

D Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer seri- ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

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

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

NOTICE

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

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

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

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—Engine number

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

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

NOTICE

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

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CAUTION

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

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

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and

CAUTION

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

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

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