For your safety and comfort,

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Foreword

thoroughly and have all

Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you that you can enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

to make changes at any time without notice.

 2008 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without

the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what are used in this manual are explained as follows:

they look like, and how they

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order injury to yourself and others.

to reduce the risk of

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

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When you see shown above, “Do not do this”; or “Do not happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

Fuel and fuel

filter

(diesel engine)

The fuel filter for a diesel engine does not need to be replaced periodically.

NOTICE

For long life performance of your vehicle, please follow these instructions: z Only fill your fuel tank at a standard station. z If the fuel system warning light comes on, have your vehicle checked and the warning light re- set by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. filter should only be replaced at your Toyota dealer to prevent the mixing of fuel with foreign material and impurities.

z The fuel

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Occupant restraint systems

Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In terms of helping you understand how you can receive the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manu- al is the most important section for you and your family to read. Section 1−3 describes the function and operation con- cerning seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child re- straint systems of this vehicle and some potential haz- ards you should be aware of. These systems work to- gether along with the overall structure of this vehicle in order in the event of a crash. The effect of each system is enhanced when it is used properly and together with other systems. No single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or your restraint which these systems can provide when used together. That for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other.

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The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision. None of these systems, either indi- vidually or together, can ensure that there is no injury the more you know in the event of collision. However, about these systems and how to use them properly, the greater your chances become of surviving an accident without death or serious injury. Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with, and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest with interior portions of

the vehicle.

the SRS airbags must deploy In order to be effective, with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten- tial sources of death or serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her body has been placed between the occupant and the airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one example of how the instructions in Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they can provide to you and your family in the event of an accident. Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Sec- tion 1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of

this vehicle.

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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

Installation of a mobile two−way radio system

fuel

injection system/sequential multiport

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system, elec- tronically controlled fuel pump, electronic engine control system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precaution- ary measures or special instructions regarding installa- tion.

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. Using these spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products may adversely affect the safety of your vehicle, even though these parts may be approved by certain authorities in your country. Toyota therefore cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accesso- ries which are not genuine Toyota products, nor for re- placement or installation involving such parts. This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durabili- ty, and may even violate governmental In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

regulations.

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Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as this may cause an accident such as fire. Be they are, sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

If

On−pavement and off−road

driving tips

(on four−wheel drive models)

In addition,

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for It has a significantly higher rollover off−road use also. rate than other types of vehicles. this ve- hicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravi- ty than that of an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, accidents or vehicle rol- lover causing death or serious injury. Be sure to read “Off−road vehicle precautions” on page 164 and “Off− road driving precautions” on page 185.

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Model code

Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is.

Basic code

GGN: Models with 1GR−FE engine TGN: Models with 2TR−FE engine KUN: Models with 1KD−FTV engine

Cab type

T: Single−cab C: Extra−cab P: Double−cab

Transmission type

A: 5−speed automatic transmission P: 4−speed automatic transmission M: Manual transmission

T G N 1 6 R − C

M S

Driving system

15, 16: Two−wheel drive models 25, 26: Four−wheel drive models

Grade

S: SR D: DLX

The model code appears on the manufacturer’s plate with the heading “MODEL”. See “Your Toyota’s identification” on page 176 for the manufacturer’s plate location.

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Table of contents

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1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Lights, Wipers and Defogger

1 Overview of instruments and controls 2 Keys and Doors 3 Occupant restraint systems 4 Steering wheel and Mirrors 5 6 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators 7 Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking brake 8 Audio system 9 Air conditioning system 10 Other equipment

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2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 3 STARTING AND DRIVING 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 6 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 7 DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

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Introduction

1 2 Engine and Chassis 3 Electrical components

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8 SPECIFICATIONS 9 INDEX

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SECTION 1− 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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