1996 Toyota Celica Owners Manual

Foreword

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

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

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

New vehicle warranty

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

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

Your responsibility for maintenance

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

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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

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

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

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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

Scrapping of your Toyota

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

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

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7A- FE engine—UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher. 5S- FE engine—UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher is recommended. See page 103 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API SH, ’’Energy- Conserving II’’ multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. See page 162 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 166 through 170. Tire pressure: See page 192.

Publication No. OM20676U Part No. 01999-20676
Printed in Japan 03- 9603- 02

Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments and controls

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

instrument panel

1. Side vent 2. Side defroster outlet 3. 4. Personal lights 5. Electric moon roof switches and

Instrument cluster

interior lights

6. Glovebox 7. Power window switch and power

door lock switch

8. Ashtray 9. Cup holder 10.Parking brake lever 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever

or automatic transmission selector lever

12.Lower vent 13.Hood lock release lever 14.Power window switches and power

door lock switch

15.Power rear view mirror control switch

(with power windows)

Instrument panel overview

1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Emergency flasher switch 4. Clock 5. Center vents 6. Car audio 7. Air conditioning controls 8. Rear window defoggers switch 9. Coupe and liftback—

Power rear view mirror control switch (without power windows) Convertible— Convertible top control switch and quarter window control switches

10. Cigarette lighter 11. Ignition switch 12. Cruise control switch 13. Tilt steering lock release lever 14. Instrument panel light control knob

Instrument cluster overview

1. Service reminder indicators or

indicator lights

2. Tachometer 3. Odometer

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Fuel gauge 6. Trip meter

7. Trip meter reset knob 8. Speedometer

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light *1

Seat belt reminder light*1

Discharge warning light*1

Low oil pressure warning light*1

Malfunction indicator lamp*1

Low fuel level warning light *1

Open door warning light*1

SRS airbag warning light*1

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive-of f indicator light

Cruise control indicator light*2

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Anti-lock brake system warning light *1

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

buzzers” in Chapter 1-5. If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Keys

Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors

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

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key. 1 Master key—This key works in every lock. 2 Subkey—This key is for side doors. To protect things locked in the glovebox, trunk or luggage compartment when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub- key with the attendant. Since the side doors, trunk lid and back door can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys in- side the vehicle.

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

Side doors

Driver’s side

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Both side doors lock and unlock simulta- neously with either side door. In the driv- er’s door lock, turning the key once will un- lock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock both side doors si- multaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN- SIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. Closing the side door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the side door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. Vehicles with power door lock system— The side door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

Passenger’s side

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

CAUTION

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

Power windows— —Power window precautions

—Side windows

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN- DOW Use the switch on the passenger’s door. The driver’s door also has a switch that controls the passengers’ window. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Pull down the switch. To close: Push up the switch. If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door, the passenger’s window cannot be operated. Convertible models—The window lock button also locks the quarter windows.

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

For front passenger’s use

For driver’s use

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—Quarter windows (convertible)

Trunk lid (coupe and convertible)/ Back door (liftback)—

—Lock release lever

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

The windows can be operated with switches on the center console. The windows move as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push on the lower side of the switch. To close: Push on the upper side of the switch.

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

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid or back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from en- tering the vehicle.

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—Luggage security system

Hood

2. After closing the trunk lid or back door, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever. After closing the trunk lid or back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

This system deactivates the lock re- lease lever so that things locked in the trunk or luggage compartment can be protected. 1. (Except convertible) Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks. After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold- ing them down to make sure they are se- curely someone could get into the trunk or luggage compartment by folding down a rear seat.

locked—otherwise,

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Fuel tank cap

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot. Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip- this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If neces- sary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. Af- ter removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger. It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

CAUTION

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

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

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To operate the moon roof, use the switches beside the interior light. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both side doors are closed, it works for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either side door is opened. Sun shade operation— The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE” side. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the opposite side of the “SLIDE” side. As a precaution when closing, the roof stops at the three-quarters closed posi- tion before fully closing. Therefore, re- lease the switch and then push it again to close it completely. Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the ”opposite of the “UP” side. You may stop the moon roof at any desired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released.

Convertible top— —Convertible top precautions

CAUTION

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

around the roof opening.

(cid:1) When raising or lowering the con- vertible top, keep hands clear from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage.

(cid:1) The vehicle should never be driv- en with the convertible top partial- ly lowered. Make sure the top has been either fully latched to the windshield frame or fully lowered before driving.

NOTICE

(cid:3)Make sure there are no items or packages between the rear seat- back and the convertible top stor- age area when raising or lowering the convertible top. Even small items may interfere with convert- ible top operation and can cause damage.

(cid:3)Do not sit or place excessive weight on the convertible top; when the top is up or down, dam- age to the top may result.

(cid:3)Do not raise or lower the convert- ible top when the temperature is below 5(cid:2)C (41(cid:2) F), or damage to the top material or rear window may re- sult. If necessary to do so, warm the vehicle in a heated garage prior to operating the convertible top mechanism.

(cid:3)Do not lower the convertible top if the top is damp or wet. Possible in- terior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top material may result.

(cid:3)When the convertible top is com- pletely lowered, keep the rear win- dow defogger turned off to avoid damage to the convertible top.

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—Lowering the convertible top

LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position to operate the convertible top. 1. Lower all the side windows, quarter windows, and sun visors. Then pull the latch handles fully backward. Before operating, make sure the manual control switch is not in the “MANUAL” position. (See “If the convertible top does not raise or lower” in Part 4.)

2. Push and hold the convertible top control switch on the “OPEN” side un- til the convertible top is completely lowered. Raise the sun visors.

INSTALLING THE TOP BOOT The top boot is used to cover and conceal the completely lowered convertible top. It is in the trunk, and is stored in a plastic bag. 3. Place the top boot over the lowered convertible top. Then tuck its outer edge under the body moldings.

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—Raising the convertible top

4. Secure the top boot snaps to the ones on the quarter trim.

5. Attach the fastener tape on the top boot to that on the rear seatback.

REMOVING THE TOP BOOT 1. Push the top boot backward to sep- arate its fastener tape from the tape be- hind the rear seatback.

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2. Release the top boot snaps from the quarter trim.

3. Pull out the outer edge of the top boot from under the body moldings. Put the removed top boot in the plastic bag and store it in the trunk.

RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position to operate the convertible top. 4. Lower the sun visors. Check that all the side windows and quarter win- dows are lowered. Then push and hold the convertible top control switch on the “CLOSE” side until top touches the windshield frame.

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5. Push the latch handles fully forward till they are hooked. Visually check that the latch handles are fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on the convertible top side rails to make sure the top is securely hooked. 6. Raise all the side windows, quarter windows, and sun visors.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

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

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

mirror

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

Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

CAUTION

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

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

(cid:1) Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. (cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be care- ful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage. (cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi- tion. (cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position. (cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats as they may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjust- ing lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. (cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may jam your hands or fingers.

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—Adjusting front seats

—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat- back. 3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB Turn the knob either way.

For easy access to the rear seat, do this. 1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. The seat will slide forward slightly. 2. Move the seat to the front-most posi- tion. After passengers are in, lift up the seat- back and return the seat until it locks.

CAUTION

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

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

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Fold-down rear seat

Head restraints

CAUTION

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

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

1. Pull up the seatback security lock lever 1 to the unlock position. 2. Pull up the lock release button 2. 3. Fold down the seatback. Each seatback may be folded separately. This will enlarge the trunk room (coupe) or luggage compartment (liftback) as far as the front seatbacks. See “Luggage stow- age precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

For your safety, adjust the head re- straint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

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

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even chil- dren.

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

moved.

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

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even chil- dren.

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

moved.

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

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

(cid:1) Front passenger’s seat only—Re- place the belt if the warning label under the sleeve can be seen. The warning label, “REPLACE BELT”, will appear if the belt receives a severe impact or other force.

—Seat belts

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position. The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

normally, your Toyota dealer.

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

CAUTION

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

(cid:1) High-positioned

lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could in- crease the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision. Keep the lap belt posi- tioned as low on your hip bone as possible.

(cid:1) For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

CAUTION

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

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

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

normally, your Toyota dealer.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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SRS airbags

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

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

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

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

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

The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1 Front airbag sensors 2 Center airbag sensor assembly. 3 Steering wheel pad (airbag and inflat- or) 4 Passenger airbag module (airbag and inflator) 5 SRS airbag warning light The center airbag sensor assembly con- sists of a safing sensor and center airbag sensor.

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CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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(cid:1) When using a forward-facing child restraint system in the front seat, the seat must be moved as far back as possible. For instructions con- cerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child re- straint” in this chapter.

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

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

(cid:1) Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

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NOTICE

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

(cid:2)Modification of the suspension

system

(cid:2)Modification of the front end

structure

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

(cid:2)Repairs made on or near the rear console, steering column, steer- ing wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag

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

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

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

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

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

illustration)

the

in

—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. The child restraint system should conform to the size of the child and properly fit the vehicle seat. For greater safety, the child restraint sysrtem should be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statis- tics, the child is safer when properly re- strained in the rear seat than in the front seat. When installing a child restraint system, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. General di- rections are also provided under the fol- lowing illustrations.

CAUTION

After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place. If it is not restrained secure- ly, it may cause injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or ac- cident. When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than in passenger compartment. This will prevent it injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. The child restraint system should conform to the size of the child and properly fit the vehicle seat. For greater safety, the child restraint sysrtem should be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. When installing a child restraint system, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. General di- rections are also provided under the fol- lowing illustrations.

CAUTION

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

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than in passenger compartment. This will prevent it injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Coupe and liftback only—Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system. The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child restraint system. To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm X 30 mm X 1.25 mm coarse thread metric bolt and 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Note that the bolts accompanying many child re- straint systems are not metric. You can damage the anchor nuts on our vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts. For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see “(B) TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCATIONS”. If your child restraint system does not pro- vide any of the necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from your Toyota dealer. * CRS installation kit

(Part No. 04731-22012)

—contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip. * Bolt (Part No. 91511-60830)

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

CAUTION

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

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

CAUTION

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

the tab and buckle are locked.

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

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

normally, your Toyota dealer.

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

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

4. Coupe and liftback only- If your child re- straint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. Liftback- Remove the luggage cover when using the top strap.

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CAUTION

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

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

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To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana- da are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of the 2 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion.

(B)TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCA-

TIONS (Coupe and liftback only)

Coupe—On the filler panel behind the rear seat a. Using the illustration as a guide, run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of the holes underneath. b. Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel. c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5–24.7 N⋅m (1.68–2.52 kgf- ⋅m, 12.2–18.2 ft⋅lbf).

Liftback (right seat)—On the luggage compartment floor a. Using the illustration as a guide, un- cover the anchor by rolling back the car- pet on the luggage compartment floor. The anchor hole is sealed. b. Remove the seal of the anchor. c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ftl⋅bf). To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana- da are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox.

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If you remove the anchor brackets when the child restraint system is necessary no longer, replace the bolts in the holes to prevent entry of exhaust emissions, water or dirt.

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Liftback (left seat)—On the luggage compartment wall a. Using the illustration as a guide, re- move the cap of the anchor. b. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf) To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana- da are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox.

(C) INSTALLATION ON FRONT SEAT Do not use a child restraint system which requires use of a top strap in the front seat. A child restraint system which re- quires use of a top strap should only be installed in the rear seat.

CAUTION

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

(cid:1) When using a forward-facing child restraint system, move the seat as far back as possible.

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

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

CAUTION

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

the tab and buckle are locked.

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

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

normally, your Toyota dealer.

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

CAUTION

Make sure the seat belt is securely locked and that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

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

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

—Power rear view mirror control

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

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

CAUTION

With power windows

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

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

Without power windows

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—Folding rear view mirrors

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in restricted areas. To fold the rear view mirror, push back- ward.

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.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right). 2. Control switch—To move the mirror push the switch in the desired direction. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position.

NOTICE

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

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Headlights and turn signals

Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-4
Lights, Wipers and Defogger

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

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

NOTICE

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

Daytime running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the igni- tion switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and in- strument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night.

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Emergency flashers

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

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

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

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Instrument panel light control

Front fog lights

NOTICE

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

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

To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the headlight and turn signal switch lever. They will come on when the tail lights are turned on.

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Interior light (with moon roof)

Interior lights (without moon roof)

Personal lights

To turn on the interior light, push the switch. To turn the light off, slightly push the switch on the opposite side. The interior light switch has the following position: “ON”—Turns the light all the time. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when either side door or the back door is opened. The light goes off when both side doors and the back door are closed.

The interior lights operate separately with each outer switch. To turn on the light, push the switch on your side. To turn the light off, push the switch once again. The center switch has the following posi- tions: “DOOR”—Turn both lights on when either side door or the back door is opened. The lights remain on for some time after both side doors and the back door are closed. “OFF”—The lights are off unless you op- erate either outside switch.

To operate the personal light, move the knob. To turn on: Push the knob forward. To turn off: Pull the knob backward. The light comes on when either side door is opened.

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Ignition switch light

Luggage compartment light (liftback)

Windshield wipers and washer

For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when either side door or the back door is opened. The light remains on for some time after both side doors and the back door are closed.

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

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever. The key must be in the “ON” position. There are three speed settings: Intermittent—With the lever at the posi- tion 1
Slow—With the lever at the position 2
Fast—With the lever at the position 3
With interval adjuster: The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time inter- val when the wiper lever is in the intermit- tent position (position 1). Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.

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Rear window wiper and washer

NOTICE

Do not operate the rear wiper if the rear window is dry. It may scratch the glass.

To turn on the rear window wiper, twist the lever knob upward. The key must be in the “ON” position. There are two speed settings: Intermittent—With the lever at the posi- tion 1
Normal—With the lever at the position 2
To squirt washer fluid on the rear window, twist the knob upward or downward as far as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob au- tomatically returns from these positions after you release it. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3.

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever to- ward you. The windshield wipers will operate a cou- ple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the wash- er. This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

NOTICE

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

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Rear window defogger

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 surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the de- fogger off. With timer: The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15 minutes.

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

NOTICE

(cid:2)Without timer: To prevent the bat- tery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running.

(cid:2)When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

(cid:2)Convertible models: When the convertible top is completely low- ered, keep the rear window defog- ger turned off to avoid damage to the convertible top.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-5
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

(cid:1) Fuel gauge (cid:1) Engine coolant temperature

gauge

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

warning buzzers

Fuel gauge

If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Tachometer