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or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passen- ger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sud- den SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. instructions Failure to follow these can result in death or serious inju- ries.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. (cid:1) Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player (cid:1) Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

(cid:1) Modification of the front end struc-

ture

(cid:1) Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end

(cid:1) Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag

SU13017

If either of

This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ON” posi- tion, or remains on.

(cid:1) The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See ”Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION

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

(cid:1) Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. (cid:1) Never put a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear- facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.

(cid:1) Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward- facing child restraint sys- tem on the front seat.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota 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 accident that did not cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

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

illustration)

the

is

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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

CAUTION

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

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(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as pos- sible, because the force of a de- ploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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

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(cid:1) Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward- facing child restraint sys- tem on the front seat.

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. (cid:1) After

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

the child

injury

to

in

it

from

injuring passengers

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will pre- vent the event of a sudden stop or accident. Your vehicle has 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.

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

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SU13034

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

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

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SU13036

SU13037

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never put rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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

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

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CAUTION

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

SU13038

SU13039

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

the

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

3. While pressing the infant seat

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

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SY13063

SU13042

CAUTION

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

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

freely again and be ready

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

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SU13044

SU13045

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

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

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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

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

provided insert the

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CAUTION

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

SU13047

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

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

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SU13049

SU13050

3. While pressing

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

CAUTION

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

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

freely again and be ready

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SU13052

SU13053

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

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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

insert

the

tab

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

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.

to do so could reduce

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

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

lap

(cid:1) High- positioned

belts

and loose- fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt as low on hips as pos- sible.

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

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

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

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—Using a top strap

SU13101

SU13107

Anchor brckets

SU13103

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

Use the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seat. This symbol indicates the locatiopn of user ready tether ancholage.

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove the head restraint.

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SU13104

SU13105

SU13106

4. Replace the head restraint. Store any removed covers in a safe place such as the glove box. Be sure to replace all covers when the anchor bracket is not in use.

2. Open the anchor bracket cover with

the mark shown in the illustration.

3. Fix the child restraint system with

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

the hook onto

the anchor

instructions

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

install

to

CAUTION

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

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

SP13502

SU13058

CAUTION

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

tilt

lever,

release

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down the lock the steering wheel to the desired angle and return the lever to its original position. 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 that 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 sur- face. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

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

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—Rear view mirror control

remote

Anti- glare mirror

inside rear view

SY13077a

SP13503

CAUTION

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

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

NOTICE

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

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

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Vanity mirror

SU13061

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.

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SECTION 1- 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger

Headlights and turn signals

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Emergency flashers

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Instrument panel light control

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Interior light

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Windshield wipers and washer

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Rear window defogger

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NOTICE

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

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Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with light switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for driving at night. Vehicles for the U. S. A.: The headlights automatically turn to full intensity in the twilight even with the light switch in the ”OFF” position.

SP14002

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

the lever all

Headlights and turn signals

SP14001

tail,

license plate,

HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above Light reminder buzzer A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights off when the driver’s door is opened if you remove the key with the headlights and taillights left on.

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Emergency flashers

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SU14005

NOTICE

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

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

flashers,

turn on

the emergency

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

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Instrument panel light control

Interior light

Windshield wipers and washer

SU14006

SU14007

SU14010

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

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: ”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. ”OFF”—Turns the light off. ”DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of the door is opened. The light remains on for a certain time after all the doors are closed. When all the doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to ”ACC” or ”ON” after all the doors are closed, the light fades out.

Type A

Type B

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To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The key must be in the ”ON” position. Type A—

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Slow

Fast

For a single sweep of push the lever up and release it. Type B—

the windshield,

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Intermittent

Slow

Fast

For a single sweep of push the lever up and release it.

the windshield,

If

interval adjuster:

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

the washer

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield is dry. It may scratch the glass.

Rear window defogger

SY14013a

To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the ”ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the sur- faces. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. On some models, the system will automat- ically shut off after the defogger has oper- ated about 15 minutes.

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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:1) To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running.

(cid:1) When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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SECTION 1- 5

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

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On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Fuel gauge

SU15001

the

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

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Engine coolant temperature indicator and warning light

High engine coolant temperature warning light in red

SY15005

Low engine coolant temperature indicator light in blue

the engine coolant

The indicator and warning lights indi- cate temperature when the ignition switch is on. The en- gine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. The high engine coolant temperature warn- ing light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ON” position. After a few seconds, the light will go off. If your engine coolant temperature is cool with the ignition switch on, the low engine coolant temperature indicator light comes on. If it keeps lighting on with the engine fully warmed, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the ve- hicle.

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the high engine coolant

If temperature warning light flashes, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: (cid:1) Driving up a long hill on a hot day. (cid:1) Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

(cid:1) Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic.

(cid:1) Towing a trailer

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.

(cid:1) Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See ”If your ve- hicle overheats” in Section 4.

Odometer and two trip meters

SU15003

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

the vehicle has been driven.

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

fuel economy and

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3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset the to zero, and also

trip meters

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

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Service and warning buzzers

reminder

indicators

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(type A)

If parking brake is off, stop immediately and

(type B)

contact Toyota dealer.

(Indicator and buzzer)

Fasten driver’s seat belt.

Fasten front passenger’s seat belt.

Stop and check.

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(type A)

(type B)

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Fill up tank.

(k) fluid.

(l)

(in red)

Stop and check.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Close all doors.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.

Add

washer

Stop and check.

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Do this.

(m)

Key reminder buzzer

Remove key.

(n)

Light reminder buzzer

Turn off lights.

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(a) Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is turned on. (cid:1) When the parking brake is applied... (cid:1) When the brake fluid level is low... Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following cases: (cid:1) The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied with the igni- tion “ON”.

CAUTION

If the light does not go out even after the parking brake is released during the engine running, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and con- tact your Toyota dealer. In this case, the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will be longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly.

(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

and Buzzer

to

remind you

the reminder

light and buzzer

This buckle up the driver’s seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or ”START”, light and buzzer come on if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. Unless the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Front Seat

Passenger’s

the driver

fastens

Belt

Reminder Light

the

front passenger

This light reminds you to buckle up the front passenger’s seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or ”START”, the reminder light comes on if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless the belt, the light stays on. This light reminds you to backle up, the front passenger’s seat belt. If front passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat, built- in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure, causing the reminder light to come on.

is placed on

luggage

fastens

load

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

light may occasionally

low. It

(d) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to oper- the battery ate, however, until is dis- charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

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

in

following

lamp comes on

(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This the cases. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ”Fuel gauge” in Section 1- 5 for instruc- tions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se- curely. (See ”Fuel in Section 1- 2 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system.

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NOTICE

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

if

the

few seconds. Thereafter,

(h) ”ABS” Warning Light The light comes on with the ignition key turned to ”ON”. If the anti- lock brake sys- light goes out tem works properly, after a the system malfunctions, the light comes on. When the ”ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti- lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates con- ventionally. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti- lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. If the following conditions occur, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota deal- er as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

(cid:1) The light does not come on with the ignition key turned to “ON”, or remains on.

(cid:1) The light comes on while driving. If the light lit during driving goes out and does not come on again, it is a normal operation. (i) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors and back door are completely closed.

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(j) SRS Warning Light This light will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ON” position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the system of the air- bag and front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. The warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assemblies, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ON” posi- tion or remains on.

(cid:1) The light comes on or flashes while

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(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see ”Adding washer fluid” in Section 7- 3.) The light operates to warn that the engine is almost overheating. (l) High Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light

The light operates to warn that the engine is almost overheating. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ON” position. After a few seconds, the light will go off. If it flashes while you are driving, stop the vehicle and check your engine. For de- tailed instructions, see ”If your vehicle overheats” in Section 4.

NOTICE

Continued driving with the light on could result in engine overheating.

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

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(n) Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound if the head light switch is left on and the driver’s door is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch.

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CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA- TORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of the side doors or back

door. The open door warning come on.

light should

3. Close the door.

The open door warning light should go off.

4. Turn the ignition key to ”ON”.

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

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

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

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SECTION 1- 6

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

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You must push in the key to turn the key from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be put in the ”P” position before pushing the key. When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

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

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Automatic transmission

Lock release button To prevent misshifting

Selector lever

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Overdrive switch

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

lock release button

the

Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of ”P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in ”ON” position and the lock re- lease button depressed). (a) Selector lever The shift position is displayed on the in- strument cluster. P: Parking and engine starting position R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking

Shift while holding the lock release button in

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(c) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in ”How to start the engine” in Section 3. The transmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.

2. With your foot holding down the brake

pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.

for

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

CAUTION

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

3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal

pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.

(d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: (cid:1) Push the overdrive switch. The ”O/D OFF” indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear.

(cid:1) Shift into the ”2” position. The trans- the second mission will downshift the vehicle speed drops gear when down to or lower than 96 km/h (59
mph), and more powerful engine brak- ing will be obtained.

to

(cid:1) Shift into the ”L” position. The trans- mission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 48 km/h (29 mph), and maximum engine braking will be ap- plied.

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

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CAUTION

NOTICE

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

surface. Abrupt

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

(cid:1) Be careful not to overrev the en- gine. The approximate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:

”2”................. 111 km/h (69 mph) ”L”.................. 60 km/h (37 mph) (cid:1) Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the ”2” or ”L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, ”D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.

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

NOTICE

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

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

securely apply the parking brake.

3. With

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

CAUTION

is moving, never While the vehicle lever attempt to move the selector into ”P” position under any circum- stances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re- sult.

(h) Good driving practice (cid:1) If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on im- mediately afterward.

(cid:1) When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.

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Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up- grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.

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(i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve- hicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for- ward or backward as it becomes un- stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age to the transmission and other parts. (cid:1) Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.

(cid:1) Do not race the engine and avoid

spinning the wheels.

(cid:1) If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.

(j)

If you cannot shift the selector le- ver out of ”P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever from ”P” position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see ”If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Section 4.

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Manual transmission

Low altitude —1219 m (4000 ft.) or lower

gear

km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25) 64 (40)

1 to 2 or 2 to 1 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 4 to 5 / 5 to 4

72/64 (45/40)

High altitude —Higher than 1219 m (4000 ft.)

Upshifting gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5

km/h (mph) 24 (15) 57 (36) 72 (45) 85 (53)

Downshifting

gear km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25) 64 (40) 64 (40)

2 to 1 3 to 2 4 to 3 5 to 4

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The shift pattern shown above. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause clutch trouble. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade—use the parking brake. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy. For fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds:

the best compromise between

Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel- eration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. Upshifting too too soon or downshifting late will cause lugging, and possibly ping- ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi- mum speed in each gear will cause ex- cessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- essary. Make sure you observe the follow- ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear:

gear km/h (mph) (33) (62) (91)

54 100 146

NOTICE

Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear.

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Parking brake

Good driving practice (cid:1) If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.

(cid:1) When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear.

CAUTION

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

surface. Abrupt

Type A

NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse.

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it while setting

When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- ing power, first depress the brake pedal and hold the parking brake. To press the thumb button, and lower. To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake.

release: Pull up

lever slightly,

the

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park- ing brake reminder light is off.

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SECTION 1- 7

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference Using your audio system Car audio system operating hints

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