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In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−off of the air conditioning according to the tem- perature. You may use manual controls if you want to select your own settings. To turn off the automatic operation, press the “OFF” button. Fan speed selector Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- crease. In automatic operation, you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode.

4. Floor/Windshield—Air

flows mainly floor vents and windshield

the

from vents.

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When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning. For details about air flow selector settings, see “Air flow selector settings” described below.

Air intake selector The air intake selector button is used to switch the air intake FRESH mode that the system and draws outside air into RECIRCULATED mode that recirculates the air inside vehicle. To turn the air source to RECIRCULATED mode, press the button. The indicator will come on. To turn the air source to FRESH mode, press the button again. The indica- tor will go off. If the engine coolant temperature becomes extremely high, RECIRCULATE mode will automatically be selected. This is not a malfunction. When the engine coolant tem- perature is the previous mode will resume. To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automati- cally to FRESH depending on the condi- tion of the air conditioning system.

lowered,

to

return

this button

is pressed, air

Windshield air flow button When flows mainly from the windshield vents and the FRESH mode is automatically set. This setting clears the front view more quickly. If you want to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. Pressing the button once again returns the air flow mode to the last one used. Pressing flow button turns on the defroster−linked air condition- ing. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.

the windshield air

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

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—Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after

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

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

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

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

for a minute

D On cold days, set the fan speed to high the intake ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.

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

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

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

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

temperature

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

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

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

temperature

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

For manual operation—

For manual operation—

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

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

(to the right)

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

(to the left)

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

for a

few minutes. To keep

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

the vehicle

D For quick cooling, select recirculated

air for a few minutes.

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

fied heating.

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

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

Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature—Towards COLD

(to the left)

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

For manual operation—

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

(to the left)

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

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

Temperature—Towards WARM

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

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

For manual operation—

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

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

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

Pressing the windshield button 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, pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.

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

Temperature—Towards WARM

(to the right)

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

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

the setting

return

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For manual operation—

Side vents

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

(to the right)

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

return

the setting

When pressing the windshield air flow but- ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto- matically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. Pressing the windshield button 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, pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- choose

windshield,

frosting floor/windshield air flow.

the

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

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SECTION 1− 9

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Multi−information display Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtray Power outlets Glove box Garage door opener Auxiliary box Cup holderss Bottle holderss Tie−down hooks Luggage cover Roof luggage carrier Floor mat

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Multi−information display

Air conditioning system on—

Air conditioning system off—

The multi−information display indicates the following information. 1. Outside temperature 2. Average vehicle speed 3. Average fuel consumption 4. Instantaneous fuel consumption 5. Driving time 6. Air conditioning system on—The air

conditioned temperature is displayed. Air conditioning system off—The air conditioned is not dis- played.

temperature

Every time you push the “INFO” button, the display toggles through this informa- tion. The displayed values in the multi−informa- tion display indicate general driving condi- tions. Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions. You can adjust the air conditioned temper- ature while the multi−information is operat- ing. 5 seconds has been passed after ad- justing the temperature or pushing “INFO” button, to the multi−information display.

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1. Outside temperature

(“OUTSIDE TEMP”)

from

indi-

temperature

The outside temperature display cates the outside air temperature. The displayed ranges −22_F (−30_C) up to 122_F (50_C). If there is some abnormality in the con- nection of the outside air temperature sen- sor, “−−_F” (“−−_C”) will appear on the display. If “−−_F” (“−−_C”) appears on the display, contact your Toyota dealer. There may be a case that “−−_F” (“−−_C”) appears momentarily when the ignition is quickly turned to “ON”. It is normal if it goes out soon. 2. Average vehicle speed

(“AVG MPH” or “AVG km/h”)

Average vehicle speed is calculated and displayed based on total driving dis- tance and total driving time with the engine running. The displayed value is updated every 10
seconds. To reset the calculation, push the “INFO” button for more than 1 second.

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Clock

The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off. 5. Driving time

(“E/T”)

The elapsed time after the engine starts is displayed. When the engine is started, driving time is counted from 0:00. Up to 11:59 (11
hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed. When the driving time exceeds 11:59, the counter returns to 0:00. The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off.

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

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3. Average fuel consumption

(“AVG MPG” or “AVG L/100 km”)

total

Average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on total driving distance and fuel consumption with the engine running. The displayed value is updated every 10
seconds. To reset the calculations, push the “INFO” button for more than 1 second. 4. Instantaneous fuel consumption

(“MPG” or “L/100 km”)

The instantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on dis- tance and fuel consumption for 1 sec- onds with the engine running. The displayed value is updated every 2
seconds. Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the following cases. D When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running, the display will indicate the extremely high fuel consumption.

D When

the vehicle

is driving down a long slope, applying the engine brake, the display will indicate the extremely low fuel consumption.

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Cigarette lighter and ashtray (on some models)

Power outlets

CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. When it becomes heated, it automatical- ly pops out ready for use. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, pull it out. When finished with your cigarette, thor- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push it back in completely. To remove the ashtray, press down on the lock spring plate and pull out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always completely close the ashtray after using it.

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Rear

Cigarette lighter

Ashtray

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Glove box

Garage door opener

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

for

NOTICE

the

z To prevent

fuse

from being blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W (front and rear outlets to- gether).

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

z Close the power outlet

lids when the power outlets are not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the outlet may cause electrical fail- ure or short circuits.

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

CAUTION

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

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The garage door opener (HomeLinkR Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under license from HomeLinkR and can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, and security systems, etc.

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transmitter prior

(a) Programming the HomeLinkR The HomeLinkR in your vehicle has 3
buttons and you can store one program for each button. To ensure correct programming into the HomeLinkR, install a new battery in the hand−held to program- ming. The battery side of the hand−held trans- mitter must be pointed away the HomeLinkR during the programming pro- cess. For Canadian users, follow the procedure “Programming an entrance gate/Pro- in gramming all devices the Canadian market”. 1. Decide which of 3 HomeLinkR buttons

from

in

you want to program.

2. Place your hand−held garage transmit- ter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.) away from the surface of the HomeLinkR.

Keep the indicator light on the HomeLinkR in view while programming.

3. Simultaneously press and hold

the hand−held garage transmitter button along with the selected HomeLinkR but- ton.

4. When

the

indicator

the HomeLinkR changes from a slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can release both buttons.

light on

5. Test the operation of the HomeLinkR by pressing the newly programmed button. If programming a garage door opener, check to see if the garage door opens and closes.

(on

light

indicator

If the garage door does not operate, iden- tify if your garage transmitter is of the “Rolling Code” type. Press and hold the programmed HomeLinkR button. The ga- rage door has the rolling code feature if the HomeLinkR) the flashes rapidly and then remains lit after 2 seconds. If your garage transmitter is the “Rolling Code” type, proceed to the heading “Programming a rolling code sys- tem”. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each re- maining HomeLinkR button to program another device.

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is

to

is necessary

Programming a rolling code system “Rolling Code” If your device follow equipped, steps 1 through 4 under the heading “Programming the HomeLinkR” before proceeding with the steps listed below. 1. Locate the “training” button on the ceil- ing mounted garage door opener motor. The exact the button may vary by brand of garage door opener. Refer the owner’s guide supplied by the garage door opener manufacturer for the location of this “training” button.

location and color of

to

2. Press the “training” button on the ceil- ing mounted garage door opener motor. Following this step, you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3 below. 3. Press and release the vehicle’s pro- grammed HomeLinkR button twice. The garage door may open. the door does open, the programming process is complete. If the door does not open, press and release the button a third time. This third press and release will complete the programming process by opening the garage door.

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(c) Erasing

the

entire HomeLinkR

memory (all three programs)

To erase all previously programmed codes at one time, press and hold down the 2
outside buttons for 20 seconds until the indicator light flashes. If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the programs stored the HomeLinkR memory.

in

now

should

recognize

The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor the HomeLinkR unit and be able activate the garage door up/down. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each re- maining HomeLinkR button to program another rolling code system.

Programming an entrance gate/Program- ming all devices in the Canadian market 1. Decide which of the 3 HomeLinkR but-

2. Place

your

tons you want to program. hand−held

gate/device transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.) away the HomeLinkR.

surface

from

the

of

Keep the indicator light on the HomeLinkR in view while programming. 3. Press

selected

hold

and

the

HomeLinkR button.

4. Continuously press and release (cycle) transmitter the hand−held gate/device button every two seconds until step 5
is complete. the

the HomeLinkR changes from a slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can release both buttons.

light on

5. When

indicator

6. Test the operation of the HomeLinkR by pressing the newly programmed button. Check to see if the gate/device oper- ates correctly.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each re- maining HomeLinkR button to program another device.

Programming other devices To program other devices such as home security systems, home door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for assistance. Reprogramming a button buttons cannot be Individual HomeLinkR erased, however, to reprogram a single button, follow the procedure “Programming the HomeLinkR”. (b) Operating the HomeLinkR To operate the appropriate HomeLinkR button to activate the programmed device. The HomeLinkR indicator light should come on. The HomeLinkR continues to send the signal for up the button is pressed.

the HomeLinkR, press

to 20 seconds as

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Auxiliary box (instrument panel)

following

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS−210 of the Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired op- eration. WARNING: This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and Industry Canada DOC/MPAC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the use’s authority to operate the device.

CAUTION

D When programming the HomeLinkR Universal Transceiver, you may be operating a garage door or other device. Make sure people and ob- jects are out of the way of the ga- rage door or other device to pre- vent potential harm or damage.

D Do not use this HomeLinkR Univer- sal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as re- quired by federal safety standards. (This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.) A garage door open- er, which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and re- verse, does not meet current feder- al safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death.

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To use the box, push down the knob and pull the lid.

CAUTION

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

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Auxiliary box (instrument panel—on some models)

Auxiliary box (luggage compartment)

Auxiliary box (on the ceiling)

To use the box, pull out while holding the lever.

To use the box, pull up the strap.

To use above.

the box, open

it as shown

CAUTION

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

D Do not use this auxiliary box as an

ashtray.

CAUTION

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

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CAUTION

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

D As this holder is designed for hold- ing a light object, do not place any heavy objects in it. Heavy objects may cause the holder to open and contents to fly out resulting in inju- ries.

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Cup holders

NOTICE

During hot weather, the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or deform- able such as a lighter, glasses, etc. inside.

The cup holders are designed for hold- ing cups or drink−cans securely. To use the holder, pull it out.

CAUTION

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

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

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Bottle holders

Tie−down hooks

CAUTION

Do not attempt to use the holder for any other purpose for which it was intended. Inappropriately sized or shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident.

The bottle holders are designed to hold bottles securely.

NOTICE

When using the bottle holder, put the bottle with a cap. Otherwise, the liq- uid will spill over when opening or closing the door.

To secure your luggage, use the tie−down hooks as shown above. See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 189 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, keep the tie− down hooks folded in place on the floor when not in use.

NOTICE

Do not use the seat anchors instead of the tie−down hooks.

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Luggage cover

USING LUGGAGE COVER To use the luggage cover: 1. Hang the front hooks of the luggage cover to the claws on the back of the rear seats.

2. Pull out the rear luggage cover and

hook it on the anchors.

CAUTION

Do not place anything on the luggage cover. Such thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.

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REMOVING LUGGAGE COVER To remove the luggage cover, detach its hooks the back of rear seats. Then, retract and release both ends, and lift the luggage cover out. After you remove the luggage cover, place it somewhere other the passenger compartment. This will prevent passengers from injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Roof luggage carrier

Cross rails

Side knobs

Upper knob

Roof rails

The roof roof rails and sliding cross rails.

luggage carrier consists of

ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF CROSS RAILS: 1. Turn the upper and side knobs coun- the cross

loosen

to

terclockwise rails.

2. Slide the cross rails to the appropri- ate position for loading the luggages and turn the side knobs clockwise to tighten the cross rails securely.

Vehicles with electric moon roof—There are cross rail stoppers on the roof rails the cross rails which help you prevent being the tilted up moon roof.

touched with

NOTICE

Vehicles with electric moon roof only—Do not remove the cross rail stoppers, or the moon roof may be damaged when it is tilted.

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Follow the manufacture’s instructions and precautions when the attach- ments or their equivalent.

installing

CAUTION

When you load cargo on the roof lug- gage carrier, observe the following: D Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear axles.

D If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now and then dur- ing the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.

D Do not exceed 45 kg (100 lb.) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

NOTICE

When loading the luggages, be careful not the moon roof.

the surface of

to scratch

3. In order to fix the cross rails to the appropriate the upper knobs clockwise after tightening all of the side knobs.

length, turn

CAUTION

them. Failure

Make sure the cross rails are fixed securely by pushing forward and rear- ward to do so may cause an unexpected accident or se- vere injury in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width. and weight” on page 274 in Section 8
for information on your vehicle overall length and width.)

“Dimensions

(See

D Before driving, make sure the cargo the roof

fastened on

is securely luggage carrier.

D Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneu- vers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly.

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Floor mat

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

CAUTION

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

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SECTION 2

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Off−road vehicle precautions Break−in period Fuel Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries Three−way catalytic converter Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Iridium−tipped spark plugs Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Luggage stowage precautions Limited−slip differential Your Toyota’s identification Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Types of tires

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This vehicle belongs to the utility ve- hicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off−road applications. Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary passen- ger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. An advan- tage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you is not de- to anticipate problems. signed the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars any more than low−slung sports cars de- signed to perform satisfactorily under off−road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover.

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CAUTION

Always observe the following precau- tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve- hicle: D In a rollover crash, an unbelted per- son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is mov- ing.

D Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu- vers, if at all possible. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury.

D Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneu- vers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly.

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D Always slow down in gusty cross- winds. Because of its profile and higher center of gravity, your ve- hicle to side winds than an ordinary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control.

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D When driving off−road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

D Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. Your ve- hicle (or any similar off−road ve- hicle) can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or back- ward.

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

tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

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

300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

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. At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93
in Canada.

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.

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OCTANE RATING 2AZ−FE engine: Select Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher. 1MZ−FE engine: Select Octane Rating (Research Octane Number 91) or 87 higher. For improved vehicle perfor- mance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating 91 (Re- search Octane Number of 96) or higher is recommended. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating or research octane number lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will lead to engine damage. If your engine knocks... If you detect heavy knocking even when using if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. However, now and then, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel- erating or driving up hills. This is no need of concern.

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GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT ADDITIVES Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains 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. 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 three 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.

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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. 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.

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SULFUR IN GASOLINE If your vehicle is certified to California Emission Regulations, is to operate on California designed cleaner burning gasoline that contains lower sulfur. If you cannot use California CBG, your emission control system may suffer damage and turn on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp. If the malfunction is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT Some gasoline contain an octane en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- clopentadienyl 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.

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

Fuel pump shut off system The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- plying fuel to the engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision. To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates, ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start it.

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NOTICE

CAUTION

z Do not use gasohol other

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

z If driveability problems occur (poor engine

hot knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

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Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, fuel system has been damaged and it is in need of repair. In this case, do not restart the engine.

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

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

75 L (19.8 gal., 16.5 Imp. gal.)

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Three−way catalytic converter

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

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

CAUTION

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

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idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easi- ly such as grass, leaves, paper or rags.

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NOTICE

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

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

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

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z Keep your engine in good running order. Malfunctions the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel systems could cause an ex- tremely high three−way catalytic converter temperature.

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

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

Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

D Keep the back door closed while driving. An open or unsealed back door may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds, as on an expressway, 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 level” on page 252 in Section 7−2.

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Iridium−tipped spark plugs

Your engine is fitted with iridium−tipped spark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only iridium−tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your en- gine performance and smooth drivabil- ity.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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When the anti−lock brake system is ac- tivated, the following conditions may occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- tion of the system: D 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.

D At the end of the anti−lock brake sys- the brake pedal may

tem activation, move a little forward.

CAUTION

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

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

ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with “ABS” warning light) The anti−lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock−up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steer- ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances.

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Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti−lock brake system function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In the anti−lock brake system work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake in a panic stop. This will result in reduced braking performan- ce.

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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 the manhole cover, the steel plate under the construc- tion, joints in the bridge, etc. on a rainy day tends to activate the anti−lock brake system. 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 is started. This means that the anti−lock brake system the self− check mode, and does not indicate a mal- function.

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D Driving with tire chains installed. D Driving over the steps such as the

joints on the road.

D Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differ- ences in surface height.

Install all 4 tires 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.

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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 tires 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. Anti−lock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- tance: Always drive at the 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: D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−

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D The light comes on while you are driv-

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

CAUTION

If the “ABS” warning light remains on together with the brake system warn- ing light, immediately stop your ve- hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. In this case, not only the anti−lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unsta- ble during braking.

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

BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM If you slam the brakes on such as in an emergency or apply the brakes more firmly than usual such as when de- scending the hill with the designated number of occupants in the vehicle, the brake assist system provides more powerful braking. When you slam the brakes on, more pow- erful braking will be applied. At this time, you may hear a sound the engine compartment and feel the vibrations of the brake pedal. This does not indicate a mal- function. The brake assist system becomes opera- tive 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). For an explanation of this system’s warn- ing light, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 102 in Sec- tion 1−5.

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“ABS” warning light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti− lock brake system and the brake assist system work properly, the light turns off after a 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, the brake assist system, the traction control system and the vehicle skid control system do not operate, but the brake system still oper- ates conventionally. 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. following conditions the If either of occurs, indicates a malfunction this somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, or remains on.

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Luggage stowage precautions When stowing