2005 Toyota ECHO Owners Manual

These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button. (The display will show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when you push “AM” or “FM” button.)

(Eject button) the cassette

Push tape eject button to eject a cassette. Push the compact disc eject button to eject a compact disc.

(Program)

Compact disc player

” indicates the top side, “

Push “ ” (preset button 4) to select the other side of a cassette tape. The display indicates which side is currently ” selected (“ indicates the bottom side). Auto- reverse the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding.

feature: After

(Reverse/Fast- forward button)

Cassette player

” (preset button 6) to fast- for- Push “ ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear on the display. Push “ ” (preset button 5) to rewind a tape. “REW” will appear on the display. To stop the tape while it is fast- forward- ing, push “ ” or “TAPE” button. To stop the tape while it is rewinding, push “ ” or “TAPE” button. If a tape rewinds completely, the cassette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast- forwards completely, the cassette will play the other side of the tape using the auto- reverse feature.

Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or “ ” (preset button 5) to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc. When you release the button, the compact disc play- er will resume playing. AM Push the “AM” button to turn on the radio and select the AM band. “AM” will appear on the display. AUDIO CONTROL (Tone and sound bal- ance adjustment function) Each “AUDIO push CONTROL” knob, the mode changes. To adjust the knob. BAS: Adjusts low- pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from -5 to 5. MID: Adjusts mid- pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from -5 to 5. TRE: Adjusts high- pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from -5 to 5. FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers. The display ranges from F7 to R7.

tone and balance,

time

turn

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B NR*

Dolby(cid:3) If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolby(cid:3) B Noise Reduction, push the “ ” button (preset button 3). B” will appear on the display. The “ Push the button again to turn off Dolby(cid:3) B NR. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used to re- cord the tape. : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

FM Push the “FM” button to turn on the radio and select the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display. This system allows you to set twelve FM stations, two for each of the preset button. PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume. RAND (Random) To play the tracks on one disc in random order: Quickly push and release “RAND” (preset button 1). “ ” will appear on the display and the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push this button again.

the player will perform

BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left speakers. The display ranges from L7 to R7. DISC (Compact disc) Push the “DISC” button to play a compact disc. When the audio system is set into com- pact disc operation, the display shows the track. Error messages If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display one of the six following error messages. “WAIT”: The compact disc player unit may be too hot. Allow the player to cool down. “ERROR 1”: The disc may be dirty, dam- aged or (up- side down). Clean the disc and re- insert it. “ERROR 3”: There is a problem inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. “ERROR 4”: Over- current. Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

incorrectly

inserted

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RPT (Repeat) Cassette player Push “RPT” (preset button 2) while the track is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically rewind and replay. To turn off feature, push this button again. There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re- peat feature to work correctly. Compact disc player Repeating a track: Quickly push and release “RPT” (preset button 2) while is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically replay. To turn off the repeat feature, push this button again.

track

the

SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band. To scan the preset stations: Push and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To stop scanning, push this button again. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then scan again to the next station. To stop scanning, push this button again. Compact disc player Scanning the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. “SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are to. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning.

listening

the seek mode,

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Radio In plays station band. To seek the next station, quickly push and release “(cid:1)” or “(cid:2)” side of the “SEEK/ TRACK” button. Do this again to find the station after that. Cassette Player Use this button to skip up or down to locate a song or recording. You can select up to nine recordings (in- cluding current one). A blank space of at least 3 seconds is considered to be a start of a recording. When the beginning of a tape is reached, the player automatically resumes play. When the end of the tape is reached, the player automatically reverses sides and resumes normal play. In addition, the feature may not work well with some spoken word, live, or classical recordings.

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Compact disc player Use this button to skip up or down to a different track. the “SEEK/ Push “(cid:1)” or “(cid:2)” side of TRACK” button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return to the begin- ning of the current track, quickly push the down side of the button one time. ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion. TAPE Push the “TAPE” button to play a cassette tape.

to

to

title,

track

then back

TEXT This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” button while the com- pact disc is playing. The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title the elapsed time. If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the display. If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display, push and hold the button until you hear a beep. The rest of the title will appear. TUNE (Tuning) Turn the “TUNE” knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counter- clockwise to step down the frequency.

Audio system operating hints

NOTICE

To ensure correct audio system op- erations: (cid:1) Be careful not to spill beverages

over the audio system.

(cid:1) Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or Compact Disc into the slot.

(cid:1) The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of the au- dio system which you are listening to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

RADIO RECEPTION Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with your radio—it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle. For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range, and the farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves.

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Here are some common reception prob- lems that probably do not indicate a prob- lem with your radio: FM Fading and drifting stations—Generally, the effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may notice fading and drifting, which increase with the distance from the radio transmit- ter. They are often accompanied by distor- tion. Multi- path—FM reflective, making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this happens, the signals will cancel each oth- er out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception. Static and fluttering—These occur when signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering. the FM signal you Station swapping—If are interrupted or weak- is ened, and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in the second station until the origi- nal signal can be picked up again.

listening to

they can

AM Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere—especially at night. These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta- tion, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak. Station interference—When a reflected sig- nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, interfere with each other, making it difficult to hear the broad- cast. Static—AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electri- cal motors. This results in static. CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES For high performance from your cassette player and tapes: Clean the tape head and other parts regu- larly. (cid:2) A dirty

tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality and tangle your cassette to clean them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is recommended.)

tapes. The easiest way

Use high- quality cassettes. (cid:2) Low- quality cassette tapes can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent and constant auto- reversing. They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

playing

speed,

(cid:2) Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off.

(cid:2) Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.

(cid:2) Store cassettes in their cases and out

of direct sunlight.

(cid:2) Avoid using cassettes with a total play- ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

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CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS (cid:2) The player is intended for use with 12

cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

(cid:2) Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.

(cid:2) Bumpy roads or other vibrations may

make your compact disc player skip.

(cid:2) If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears the disc from the player and wait until it dries.

to be working. Remove

CAUTION

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

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Z17038

Special shaped discs

Z17058

(cid:2) Use only compact discs marked as shown above. The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player. Copy- protected CD CD- R (CD- Recordable) CD- RW (CD- Re- writable) CD- ROM

Transparent/translucent discs

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Low quality discs

Z17037

Labeled discs

NOTICE

Do not use special shaped, transpar- ent/translucent, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the il- lustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the discs.

Z17052

Correct

Wrong

inserting

(cid:2) Handle compact discs carefully, espe- them. cially when you are them on the edge and do not Hold them. Avoid getting fingerprints bend on them, particularly on the shiny side. (cid:2) Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)

(cid:2) Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them. Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

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Z17053

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

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips Instrument panel vents Air conditioning filter

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Controls

1. “A/C” Button (on some models)

2. Air intake selector

3. Air flow selector

4. Fan speed selector

5. Temperature selector

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

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the

windshield vents. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in FRESH.

For details about air flow selector settings, see “Air flow selector settings” described below. Turning the air flow control knob to wind- shield or floor/windshield position turns on the defroster- linked air conditioning. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, turning the air flow control knob to anoth- er position turns off the air conditioning.

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

flows mainly

from

the

instrument panel vents.

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

vents.

the

4. Floor/Windshield—Air

flows mainly floor vents and windshield

from vents. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in FRESH.

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“A/C” button To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again.

SZ18009a

Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside

the vehicle.

2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-

tem.

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SU18010b

Operating tips (cid:1) To cool off your Toyota after

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

(cid:1) Make sure the air intake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked (by leaves or snow, for example).

(cid:1) On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield. The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield.

(cid:1) Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through- out the vehicle.

(cid:1) On cold days, set the fan speed to “high” for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.

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(cid:1) When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust thrown up by the ve- hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake selector be set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to any setting except “OFF”.

(cid:1) If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATED, which will close off the outside passage and prevent out- side air and dust the vehicle interior.

from entering

to

the

(cid:1) When turning the temperature selector fully left–“Max.cool” position, cold air comes out the center vents in spite of the position of the air flow selector.

from

Heating For best results, set controls to:

Air conditioning For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards red zone Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—FLOOR Air conditioning—OFF

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards blue zone Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—ON

for a

few minutes. To keep

(cid:1) For quick heating, select recirculated air the windows from fogging, select fresh af- ter interior has been warmed.

the vehicle

(cid:1) Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidi-

fied heating.

(cid:1) Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield.

(cid:1) For quick cooling, move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min- utes.

Ventilation For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards blue zone Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—OFF

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

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards red zone to heat;

blue zone to cool Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

turns on

Turning the air flow control knob to wind- shield position the defroster- linked air conditioning. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, turning the air flow control knob to a posi- tion other than windshield or floor/wind- shield turns off the air conditioning. (cid:1) On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.

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

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards red zone Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD

Instrument panel vents

—Center vents

—Side vents

Close

Close

SU18008

Open

Open

turns on

Turning the air flow control knob to wind- shield position the defroster- linked air conditioning. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, turning the air flow control knob to a posi- tion other than windshield or floor/wind- shield turns off the air conditioning. (cid:1) To heat the vehicle interior while de- choose

windshield,

frosting floor/windshield air flow.

the

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

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Air conditioning filter— (on some models: particle filter)

SZ72005

SZ72004

The air conditioning filter information label is placed inside the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed. The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent.

The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box.

—Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter The air conditioning filters may clog after long use. The filters may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioning and heater experiences ex- treme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows become to fog up easily in FRESH mode. To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, replace the air conditioning filters accord- ing to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy flow, such as inner city or desert areas, early replacement may be required. (For sched- uled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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SG72001

L18075

1. Remove the glove box from the in- strument panel, while pushing to- gether both sides of the glove box.

2. Pull out the air conditioning filter

case as shown in the illustration.

3. Remove

case.

the

filter

from

the

filter

4. Inspect the filter on the surface. If it is dirty, it should be replaced. INFORMATION: The air filter should be installed proper- ly in position. The use of air condition- ing with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof perfor- mance and then affect air conditioning performance.

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Air conditioning filter— (on some models: mesh filter)

SN72006

SN72003a

The air conditioning filter information label is placed inside the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed. The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent.

The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box.

—Checking and cleaning the air conditioning filter The air conditioning filters may clog after long use. The filters may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioning and heater experiences ex- treme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows become to fog up easily in FRESH mode. To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, clean the air conditioning filters according In dusty to areas or areas with heavy flow, such as inner city or desert areas, early replacement may be required. (For sched- uled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

the maintenance schedule.

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SN72002a

SN72005

1. Remove the glove box from the in- strument panel, while pushing to- gether both sides of the glove box.

2. Pull out the air conditioning filter

case as shown in the illustration.

3. Clean the filter. When cleaning the air conditioning filter, blow the dust out of the filter with com- pressed air from the backside of the filter. INFORMATION: (cid:1) Frequency of the cleaning varies de- pending on road conditions (dusty road, etc). Earlier cleaning is recom- mended.

(cid:1) The air filter should be installed properly in position. The use of air conditioning with the air filter re- moved may cause deteriorated dust- proof performance and then affect air conditioning performance.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Break- in period Fuel Operation in foreign countries Three- way catalytic converter Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Your Toyota’s identification Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Tire information Vehicle load limits Cargo and luggage Types of tires

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Break- in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break- in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle: (cid:1) Avoid full

throttle acceleration when

starting and driving.

(cid:1) Avoid racing the engine. (cid:1) Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles).

(cid:1) Do not drive slowly with the manual

transmission in a high gear.

(cid:1) Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.

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

NOTICE

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

OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc- tane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num- ber or rating lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If se- vere, this will lead to engine damage.

fuel, or

the recommended

If your engine knocks... If you detect heavy knocking even when using if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. However, occasionally, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel- erating or driving up hills. This is normal and there is no need for concern. GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT ADDITIVES Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contain detergent additives to avoid build- up of engine deposits. However, all gasoline sold the U.S. contains detergent additives to keep clean and/or clean intake systems.

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QUALITY GASOLINE Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., Europe and Japan have developed a specification fuel named World- Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied world wide. The WWFC consists of four categories that depend on required emission lev- els. In the U.S., category 3 has been adopted. The WWFC improves air quali- ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance. CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline, including re- formulated gasoline that contains oxy- genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas. Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gas- oline provide excellent vehicle perfor- mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im- prove air quality.

If you use gasohol

OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol. GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT Some gasoline contain an octane en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- cropentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con- taining MMT is used, your emission con- trol system may be adversely affected. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in- strument cluster may come on. If this hap- pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser- vice.

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

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not use gasohol other than stated above. It will cause fuel sys- tem damage or vehicle performance problems.

(cid:1) If drivability problems are encoun- tered (poor hot starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

(cid:1) Take care not to spill gasohol dur- ing refueling. Gasohol may cause paint damage.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.)

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

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Three- way catalytic converter

SU21001a

CAUTION

(cid:1) Keep people and combustible mate- rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot.

(cid:1) Do not drive, idle or park your ve- hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags.

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

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NOTICE

A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: (cid:1) Use only unleaded gasoline. (cid:1) Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, creat- ing an excessive load on the three- way catalytic converter.

(cid:1) Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min- utes.

(cid:1) Avoid racing the engine. (cid:1) Do not push-start or pull-start your

vehicle.

(cid:1) Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) Keep your engine in good running order. Malfunctions in the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel system could cause an ex- tremely high three-way catalytic converter temperature.

(cid:1) If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a check-up as soon as possible. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three-way catalytic converter sys- tem best.

(cid:1) To ensure that the three-way catalytic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly, your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

scheduled

Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

(cid:1) Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. It contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. It can cause unconsciousness or even death.

(cid:1) Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. The system should be checked from time to time. If you hit something, or notice a change in the sound of the the system exhaust, have checked immediately.

(cid:1) Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out. The exhaust gases cannot escape, making this a particularly dangerous situation.

for

(cid:1) Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with the engine run- ning. If it is unavoidable, however, do so only in an unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle.

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(cid:1) Keep

the

trunk

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

(cid:1) To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind- shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth- er obstructions.

(cid:1) If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with the windows open and the trunk lid closed. Have the cause immediately located and corrected.

Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine, and plays a major role in main- taining the engine in proper working order. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION It is normal that an engine should con- sume some engine oil during normal engine operation. The causes of oil consumption in a normal engine are as follows. (cid:1) Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a pis- ton moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber. This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by temperature combustion gases during the combustion process.

the high

(cid:1) Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves. Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with is burned along with the fuel. High tem- perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.

intake air and

the

The amount of engine oil consumed de- pends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed by high- speed driv- ing and frequent acceleration and decel- eration. A new engine consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned. Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qts./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qts./600
miles) When judging the amount of oil con- sumption, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately.

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As an example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a nor- mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not changed. The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds, as on an express way, making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds.

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop- er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en- gine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.

NOTICE

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

the brakes.

If

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu- um.

lost,

(cid:1) Even if the power assist

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

ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The anti- lock brake system is designed to automatically help prevent lock- up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steering performance of the vehicle under these circumstances.

When the anti- lock brake system is ac- tivated, the following conditions may occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- tion of the system: (cid:1) You may hear the anti- lock brake sys- tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve- hicle body and steering wheel. You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve- hicle is stopped.

(cid:1) At the end of the anti- lock brake sys- the brake pedal may

tem activation, move a little forward.

Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti- lock brake system func- tion is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the anti- lock brake sys- tem work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake in a panic stop. This will re- sult in reduced braking performance.

The anti- lock brake system becomes op- erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). the brake pedal on slippery Depressing road surfaces such as on a manhole cov- er, a steel plate at a construction site, joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day tends to activate the anti- lock brake sys- tem. You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This means that the anti- lock brake system is in the self- check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction.

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CAUTION

Do not overestimate the anti- lock brake system: Although the anti- lock brake system assists in providing ve- hicle control, it is still important to drive with all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, be- cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti- lock brake system on. If tire grip performance exceeds its capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain, the anti- lock brake system does not provide vehicle control.

the vehicle

Anti- lock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- tance: Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from front of you. Compared with vehicles without an anti- lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis- tance in the following cases: (cid:1) Driving on rough, gravel or snow-

in

covered roads.

(cid:1) Driving with tire chains installed. (cid:1) Driving over the steps such as the

joints on the road.

(cid:1) Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differ- ences in surface height.

Install all 4 tire of specified size at appropriate pressure: The anti- lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respec- tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed resulting longer stopping dis- tance.

in a

Type A

Type B

SU21010

SH21003

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“ABS” warning light This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti- lock brake system works properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. There- after, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on again. 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 either of the following conditions oc- curs, this indicates a malfunction some- where in the components 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 while you are driv-

ing.

A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem.

Brake pad wear limit indicators

SY21003

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

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Your Toyota’s identification— —Vehicle identification number

SU21023

SU21024

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

Type A

Type B

SU21025

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

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—Engine number

SU21007a

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

Theft prevention labels Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 47
mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove it will result in destroy- ing the integrity of the label. Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth- er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

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

Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

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

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Tire information— —Tire symbols (Standard tire)

SU21017b

This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “Tire

size” on page 161.

2. DOT and Tire

Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “DOT and Tire Identification Num- ber (TIN)” on page 160.

3. Location of tread wear indica- tors—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 230. 4. Tire ply composition and mate- rials—Plies mean a layer of rub- ber- coated parallel cords. Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire.

5. Radial tires or bias- ply tires—A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked with “RADIAL” is a bias- ply tire.

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6. “TUBELESS”

or

“TUBE TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.

7. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 230.

tire

8. Maximum cold

inflation pressure—This means the pres- sure to which a tire may be in- flated. For recommended cold tire inflation pressure, see “Tires” on page 251. 9. Summer

tire or all season tire—An all season tire has “M+S” on tire not marked with “M+S” is a summer tire. For details, see “Types of tires” on page 170.

the sidewall. The

10.Uniform

tire

gra- ding—For details, see “Uniform tire quality grading” that follows.

quality

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—Tire symbols (Compact spare tire)

SU21028

This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”—A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. For details, see “Compact spare tire” on page 186.

2. Tire size—For details, see “Tire

size” on page 161.

3. DOT and Tire

Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “DOT and Tire Identification Num- ber (TIN)” on page 160.

4. Location of tread wear indica- tors—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 230. 5. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 230.

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6. Maximum cold

tire

inflation pressure—This means the pres- sure to which a tire may be in- flated. For recommended cold tire inflation pressure, see “Tires” on page 251.

7. Tire ply composition and mate- rials—Plies mean a layer of rub- ber- coated parallel cords. Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire.

8. “TUBELESS”

or

“TUBE TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.

9. Radial tires or bias- ply tires—A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked with “RADIAL” is a bias- ply tire.

The “DOT” symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

SU21021b

This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN). 1. “DOT” symbol 2. Tire Identification Number (TIN) 3. Tire manufacturer’s identification

mark

4. Tire size code 5. Manufacturer’s optional tire type

code

6. Manufacturing week 7. Manufacturing year

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—Tire size

—Name of each section of tire

SU21014a

SU21026a

SU21027

This illustration indicates typical tire size. 1. Tire use

(P=Passenger car,

T=Temporary use)

2. Section width (in millimeters) 3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section

width)

4. Tire construction code (R=Radial,

D=Diagonal)

5. Wheel diameter (in inches) 6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits) 7. Speed symbol (alphabet with one

letter)

1. Section width 2. Tire height 3. Wheel diameter

1. Bead 2. Sidewall 3. Shoulder 4. Tread 5. Belt 6. Inner liner 7. Reinforcing rubber 8. Carcass 9. Rim lines 10.Bead wires 11. Chafer

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—Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safe- ty Administration of the U.S. Depart- ment of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in- formation on uniform tire quality grad- ing. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information. DOT quality grades—All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Fed- eral Safety Requirements in addi- tion these grades. Quality grades can be found where appli- cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum sec- tion width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A.

to

Tread wear—The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un- der controlled conditions on a speci- fied government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1- 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving hab- its, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor trac- tion performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

this

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Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- ture grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C cor- responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of per- formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading, either sep- arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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—Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Cold tire inflation pressure

Maximum inflation pressure

Recommended inflation pressure

Accessory weight

Curb weight

Maximum loaded vehicle weight Maximum loaded vehicle weight

Meaning

tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that condition the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it is shown on the sidewall of the tire cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, pow- er seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory- installed equipment (whether installed or not) the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and addi- tional weight optional engine

the sum of— the sum of— (a) curb weight; (a) curb weight (b) accessory weight; (b) accessory weight (c) vehicle capacity weight; and ( ) i ht (d) production options weight (d)

ti

ti

Normal occupant weight

68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1 that follows

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Tire related term

Meaning

Production options weight

Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity)

Intended outboard sidewall

Occupant distribution

Rim

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation Rim type designation Rim width

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not pre- viously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s desig- nated seating capacity (A) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or

(B) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular

side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle

distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 that follows a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated nominal diameter of the bead seat rim diameter and width the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code nominal distance between rim flanges the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two

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Tire related term

Meaning

Vehicle normal load on the tire

Weather side

the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire

Table 1–Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities

Designated seating capacity,

Number of occupants

Vehicle normal load, Number of occupants

Occupant distribution in a normally

loaded vehicle

2 through 4
5 through 10

2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat

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Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the load limits shown below. Total load capacity:

351 kg (775 lb.)

Total load capacity means combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug- gage. Tongue load is included when trailer towing. Seating capacity:

Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti- mated average weight is 68 kg (150
lb.) per person. Depending on the weight of each person, the seating ca- pacity given may exceed the total load capacity.

NOTICE

Even if the number of occu- pants are within the seating ca- pacity, do not exceed the total load capacity.

Towing capacity Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your ve- hicle is not designed for trailer towing. Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or de- crease depending on the size (weight) and the number of occupants. For de- tails, see “Capacity and distribution” that follows.

CAUTION