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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the
When you see
shown above,
“Do not do this”; or “Do not
happen”.
symbol
it means: “Do not...”;
let this
safety
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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.
family with the equal
to provide occupant
is important
is why it
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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
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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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3 Electrical components
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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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