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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 Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter

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1. “A/C” button (on some models) 2. Air flow selector 3. Fan speed selector 4. Temperature selector 5. Air intake 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 temperatu- re—to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

the knob to adjust

This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in- take selector button once again. Vehicles with “A/C” button— Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the

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. the Turning floor/windshield position the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view.

to turns on

flow selector

the air

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flow selector

windshield vents. Turning the the air windshield position turns on the defog- ging function with the purpose of clear- ing the front view. This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in- take selector button once again. Vehicles with “A/C” button— Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.

For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after “A/C” button.

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“A/C” button (on some models) 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.

Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside

the vehicle.

2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-

tem.

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.

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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.

to help clear

: On some models

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:

Air conditioning For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards COLD

(red zone)

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

(blue zone)

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.

Ventilation For best results, set controls to:

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

fied heating.

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards COLD

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

(blue zone)

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

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the “A/C” button

Vehicles with “A/C” button— Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- choose

windshield,

frosting floor/windshield air flow.

the

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

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM

(red zone) to heat; COLD (blue zone) to cool

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

Turning the air flow selector to the wind- shield or floor/windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When turning the air flow selector to wind- shield or floor/windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. Vehicles with “A/C” button— Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.

the “A/C” button

the setting

return

to

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.

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

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM

(red zone)

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

Turning the air flow selector to the wind- shield or floor/windshield position turns on the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When turning the air flow selector to wind- shield or floor/windshield position, the air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again.

the setting

return

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Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter

Instrument panel vents

Open

Close

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

You can change air flow direction by turn- ing the instrument panel vents.

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The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box. The air conditioning filter may clog af- ter long use. The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi- tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to fog up easily in FRESH mode. To keep the air conditioning efficiency, re- place the filter following the interval below; D U.S.A.—Every 22500 miles∗ D Canada—Every 16000 km ∗: If you drive your vehicle on dusty roads mostly, filter every 10000
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2. Push each side of the glove box to

disconnect the claws.

3. Remove the filter cover as shown in

the illustration.

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the glove box. Remove

the screw with a Phillips−head screw- driver and slide off the damper as shown.

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4. Remove the filter from the filter out- let. Inspect the filter on the surface.

When installing the filter in the filter outlet, keep the arrow pointing up.

If it is dirty, it should be replaced.

INFORMATION

The air filter should be installed prop- erly in position. The use of air condi- tioning with filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per- formance and then affect air condi- tioning performance.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray Power outlets (12 VDC) Power outlet (115 VAC) Compass Glove box Auxiliary box Rear console box Cup holderss Seatback tables Luggage storage boxes Tie−down hooks and tire tie−down beltss Luggage deck rails Luggage cover Floor mat

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Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray

the

indicates

The digital clock time when the key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Even when the ignition switch is off, you can turn on the clock dis- play for a few seconds by pushing the “RCL” button. Type A—To set the time, push and hold the “HR” or “MIN” button until the “:” starts flashing. Then set the time by push- ing the “HR” (hour) and the “MIN” (minute) buttons. If the time is before 12 noon, “AM” appears on the display when the time being set. Type B—To set the time, push and hold the “H” or “M” button until the “:” starts flashing. Then set the time by pushing the “H” (hour) and the “M” (minute) buttons. When the time is being set, “AM” or “PM” appears on the display. RDS CLOCK UPDATE FUNCTION You can update the clock with RDS (Radio Data System) data. Push and hold the “HR” and “MIN” (type A) or “H” and “M” (type B) buttons at least 2 seconds while receiving an RDS station. “TIME UPDATED” will appear on the display with a beep and the clock will be updated. If setting completed successfully, “NO UPDATED” will appear on the display.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. After it finishes heating up, it automati- cally 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.

Clock

Type A

Type B

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Power outlets (12 VDC)

CAUTION

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

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Instrument panel

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Rear console box

PORTABLE ASHTRAY The ashtray can be removed and used outside the vehicle. To use the ashtray, open the lid. 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, pull it out from the front cup holder.

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Power outlet (115 VAC)

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

fuse

z To prevent

from being blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W (instrument panel and rear console box outlets together). 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.

This power outlet is designed for use as a power supply for electric ap- pliances in the vehicle. The key must be in the “ON” position for the power outlet to be used. The maximum capacity for this power out- let is 115 VAC/100W. If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115 VAC or 100W, the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply. The power supply will restart automatically when you use an appliance that operates within the 115 VAC/100W limits.

To use the power outlet, push the main switch on the instrument panel. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet is ready for use. Push the main switch once again to turn the power outlet off. When the power out- let is not in use, make sure that the main switch is turned off.

NOTICE

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

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z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the ap- propriate plug that fits the outlet may cause electrical failure or short circuits.

The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances even though their power consumption is un- der 115 VAC/100W. These appliances may not operate properly. D Appliances with high initial peak watt- age: cathode−ray tube type televisions, compressor−driven refrigerators, electric pumps, electric tools, etc.

D Measuring devices which process pre- cise data: medical equipment, measur- ing instruments, etc.

D Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply: microcomputer− controlled electric blankets, touch sen- sor lamps, etc.

Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise.

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Compass

indicates

the vehicle

the direction The compass that the above case, it shows that the vehicle is heading north.

is heading.

In

Displays

NE SE SW NW

Directions

North

Northeast

East

Southeast

South

Southwest

West

Northwest

The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions: D The vehicle is stopped immediately af-

ter turning.

D The compass does not adjust while the

vehicle is stopped.

D The ignition switch is turned off imme-

diately after turning.

D The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

The direction is indicated on the inside rear view mirror. If the ignition switch was turned off with the system on, the system will automati- cally turn back on when the ignition switch is turned on. To turn on the compass, push and hold the “ ” switch until the display turns on. To turn off the compass, push and hold ” switch until the display turns the “ off.

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D The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- terference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).

D The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal object on or near the inside rear view mirror.)

D The battery has been disconnected. Your vehicle is out of the set zone. Refer to the “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS” be- low to set the zone number. The compass works to calibrate the direc- tion automatically while the vehicle is in motion, if deviation is small. For additional precision or calibrating, see COMPASS” below.

for complete THE

“CALIBRATING

Compass sensor

The compass sensor is in the inside rear view mirror.

NOTICE

Do not put magnets or a metal object on or near the inside rear view mirror of the vehicle. Doing this may cause malfunction of the compass sensor.

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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation calibration) the compass The direction display on true direction deter- deviates mined by the earth’s magnetic field. The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle. To adjust this deviation, stop the vehicle, then push and hold the both personal light switches until the zone number appears on the display. Then push the right side or left side personal light switch, referring to the following map to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is.

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Hawaii: 5
Samoa: 5
Guam: 8
Saipan: 8

After calibration, leaving the system for several seconds returns it to the compass mode.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.

Zone number

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Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota. And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed, re- placed or disconnected. D Do not perform circling calibration of the compass the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- terference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).

in a place where

D During calibration, do not operate elec- tric systems (moon roof, power win- dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

the direction display on

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling calibration) Sometimes the compass may not change after a turn. To rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and hold the both personal light switches until “C” appears on the display. If “C” appears on the display because of a drastic change in the magnetic field, perform circling calibration.

in a circle, drive around

Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space to drive the block. After driving 1 to 3 circles in the above method, calibration is completed when the direction is shown on the display. If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your vehicle to Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

D When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and ve- hicles in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.

D Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.

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Auxiliary box (type A)

To open the glove box door, pull the lever.

To use the box, pull on the handle.

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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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.

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Auxiliary box (type B)

Auxiliary box (type C)

Rear console box (type A)

To use the box, push the lid.

CAUTION

To use the box, push the knob. To remove the auxiliary box, open the box and pull it up.

To access the rear console box, pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid.

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

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.

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

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Rear console box (type B)

UPPER TRAY To access the upper tray, raise the con- sole box lid without touching the lock release lever.

CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box, pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid.

CAUTION

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

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Cup holders

Seatback tables

The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink−cans securely. Rear cup holder—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.

Front passenger’s seatback

reduce

D Rear cup holder—To

the chance of injury in case of an acci- dent or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

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Luggage storage boxes

You can use the front passenger’s seat- back and rear right side seatback as a temporary table only when the vehicle is stopped. To use the seatback table, fold the seat- back down. For detailed information, see “—Fold−down front passenger’s seat” on page 30 or “Fold−down rear seat” on page 31 in Section 1−3.

CAUTION

To avoid serious injury: D Do not set up the seatback table

while the vehicle is moving.

D Do not sit on the seatback table.

Front

NOTICE

To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the tem- porary table.

To open the luggage storage box, turn the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position and open the lid. To close the luggage storage box, lower the lid and turn the knobs to the “LOCK” position.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep luggage storage boxes closed and locked while driv- ing.

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Tie−down hooks and tire tie−down belts

Keep the hook stored in its original posi- tion as shown when it is not in use.

Rear luggage storage box— To keep the lid open, attach the hook as shown above.

NOTICE

Do not close the back door with at- taching the hook, or the hook may be damaged.

To secure your luggage, use the tie− down hooks as shown above. The tire tie−down belts are designed to secure the flat tire. You can also use the belts to secure your luggage. (To secure the flat tire, see “—Stowing flat tire” on page 209 in Section 4.) See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 178 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

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Luggage deck rails

To tighten

To hook

To loosen

To unhook

To use shown in the illustration.

tire

the

tie−down belts, do as

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, keep the tie− down hooks retracted and the tire tie−down belts stored in the luggage storage box when not in use.

the

To use luggage deck rails, you must install genuine Toyota accessories or their equivalent for the deck rails. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions when installing a genuine Toyota accessory or equivalent. See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 178 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

CAUTION

When you secure cargo with the lug- gage deck rails, be sure follow the instructions below in order to avoid the cargo coming loose: D Do not place cargo exceeding 31 kg (70 lb.) on the luggage deck rails. D To prevent luggage or cargo from sliding forward during braking, make sure the deck rail accessories such as tie−down hooks are secure- ly attached on the deck rails.

locked

the rear seats are they are not

folded D When down, into place and may move. After driving on rough roads or at high speeds, cargo attached the seat back rails may have moved out of place. Check the cargo and resecure if necessary.

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To use the luggage cover: 1. Attach the left side hooks of the lug- left side upper

gage cover to the tie−down hooks.

2. Attach the right side hooks of the luggage cover to the right side up- per tie−down hooks.

3. Pull the belt ends of the right side hooks to secure the luggage cover.

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.

items may be

To remove the luggage cover, loosen the right side belts of the hooks as shown above. Then remove the hooks from tie−down hooks. When you remove the luggage cover, fold up and store it in the luggage storage box.

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Floor mat

Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor carpet and floor mat have two holes, then it is designed for use with two locking clips. Fix the floor mat with lock- ing clips into the holes 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 Break−in period Fuel Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries Three−way catalytic converters Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Iridium−tipped spark plugs Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Luggage stowage precautions Your Toyota’s identification Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis 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: 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 slowly with the manual

transmission in a high gear.

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 1ZZ−FE engine— Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc- tane Number 91) or higher. 2ZZ−GE engine— Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc- tane Number 96) or higher for optimum engine performance. 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 normal and there is no need for 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.

If you use gasohol

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. 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.

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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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CAUTION

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

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

Two−wheel drive models

50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 Imp. gal.)

Four−wheel drive models

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

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Three−way catalytic converters

CAUTION

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

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

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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.

Two−wheel drive models with 1ZZ−FE en- gine

2ZZ−GE engine

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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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 and glass hatch closed while driving. An open or unsealed back door and glass hatch, may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with the windows open and the back door closed. Have the cause immediately located and corrected.

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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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. 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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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 242 in Section 7−2.

the engine oil

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. 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.

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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 drive- ability.

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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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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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

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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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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“ABS” warning light The 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.

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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the following conditions 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.

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.

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

DRUM−IN−DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM (with 2ZZ−GE engine) type Your vehicle has a drum−in−disc 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.

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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Luggage stowage precautions When stowing vehicle, observe the following: D Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.

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D Do not place anything on the lug- gage cover. Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. Secure all items in a safe place.

D Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with the driver’s field of view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turn- ing, and impair the driver’s control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants.

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Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified on page 268 in Section 8.

CAUTION

D When the rear seatbacks are in the

upright position— To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the lug- gage compartment higher than the seatbacks. Keep luggage or pack- ages low, as close to the floor as possible. When the rear seatbacks are folded down— To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the en- larged luggage compartment. Keep luggage or packages low, as close to the floor as possible.

D Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not de- signed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

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Your Toyota’s identification— —Vehicle identification number

—Engine number

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

1ZZ−FE engine

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 the out- side. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

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Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

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

Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 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.

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CAUTION

D Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of con- trol.

D Do not use

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the manufacturer’s designated tires, and