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Foreword


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 features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte- nance 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 improve- ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. 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.


 1999 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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New vehicle warranty


Your new vehicle limited warranties:


is covered by


the


following Toyota


(cid:1) New vehicle warranty (cid:1) Emission control systems warranty (cid:1) Others further


information, please refer


Information Booklet” or


For Warranty Supplement”.


to the “Owner’s “Owner’s Manual


Your responsibility for maintenance


It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives de- tails of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.


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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota


A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accesso- ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their perfor- mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.


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 regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.


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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, cruise control system, anti- lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.


Scrapping of your Toyota


The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be 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 dis- pose of your vehicle.


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Quick index (cid:1) If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on (cid:1) If your vehicle will not start (cid:1) If your engine stalls while driving (cid:1) If your vehicle overheats (cid:1) If you have a flat tire (cid:1) If your vehicle needs to be towed (cid:1) Tips for driving during break- in period (cid:1) How to start the engine (cid:1) General maintenance (cid:1) Complete index Gas station information Fuel type:


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1ZZ- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher See page 108 for detailed information.


Fuel tank capacity:


48 L (12.7 gal., 10.6 lmp. gal.)


Engine oil:


API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. See page 186 for detailed information.


Tire information: See pages 190 through 194. Tire pressure: See page 213.


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Publication No. OM17475U Part No. 01999-17475
Printed in Japan 01- 9912- 00 C


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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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Instrument panel overview


1. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Interior light 5. Glove box 6. Manual transmission gear shift lever 7. Parking brake lever 8. Power window switches 9. Power rear view mirror control switch 10. Instrument panel light control switch 11. Power door lock switch 12. Power window lock switch


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1. Headlight and turn signal switch 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Clock 4. Rear window defogger switch 5. Emergency flasher switch 6. Auxiliary box 7. Engine immobiliser system indicator


light


8. Air conditioning controls 9. Car audio 10. Cup holders 11. Ashtray 12. Cigarette lighter 13. Ignition switch 14. Tilt steering lock release lever


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Instrument cluster overview


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1. Speedometer 2. Service reminder indicators and


indicator lights


3. Engine coolant temperature gauge


4. Low fuel level warning light 5. Fuel gauge 6. Tachometer


7. Trip meter reset knob 8. Odometer and two trip meters


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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel


Brake system warning light*


Open door warning light*


Driver’s seat belt reminder light*


SRS warning light*


Passenger’s seat belt reminder light*


Power steering system warning light*


Discharge warning light*


Low oil pressure warning light*


Malfunction indicator lamp*


Anti- lock brake system warning light*


Headlight high beam indicator light


Turn signal indicator lights


* : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning


buzzers” in Section 1- 5.


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SECTION 1- 2


OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys Engine immobiliser system Side doors Power windows Trunk lid Engine hood Fuel tank cap Soft top


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A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has been filled in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine. To protect things locked in the glove box or luggage space when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the attendant. Since the doors can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.


Keys


SB12039


Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys. 1. Master key (black)—This key works in lock. Your Toyota dealer will every need it to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip.


2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work


in the glove box and luggage space.


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NOTICE


When using a key containing a trans- ponder chip, observe the following precautions: (cid:1) When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.


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SY12003


(cid:1) Do not bend the key grip.


(cid:1) When starting the engine, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of oth- er vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after taking off other transponder keys (includ- ing keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine.


(cid:1) Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves.


(cid:1) Do not knock the key hard against


other objects.


(cid:1) Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.


(cid:1) Do not put the key in water or


wash it in an ultrasonic washer.


(cid:1) Do not use the key with electromag-


netic materials.


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Engine immobiliser system


SB12040


SB12047


SB12065


KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend number and keep it in safe place.


to write down


the key


immobiliser system


The engine is a theft prevention system. When you in- sert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the ve- hicle. The engine will start, only when the electronic code in the chip corre- sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.


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The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing about every 1 second to show the system is set. If either of the following indicator condi- tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. (cid:1) The indicator light stays on. (cid:1) The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.


(cid:1) The indicator light flashes unsteady. Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off.


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For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your To- yota dealer can make for you. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the sys- tem or start the engine.


NOTICE


Do not modify, remove or disas- semble the engine immobiliser sys- tem. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.


For vehicles sold in U.S.A.


FCC ID: MOZ RI- 8FTY MADE IN. JAPAN


This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.


CAUTION


Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.


Side doors—


SB12041


LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Both the doors lock and unlock simulta- neously with either side door. In the driv- er’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc- cession will unlock both the doors simulta- neously.


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CAUTION


Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.


LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve- hicle. The doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.


LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the “LOCK” side. To unlock: Push the switch on the “UN- LOCK” side. Both neously.


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Power windows


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SB12050


SB12051


Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.


The windows can be operated with the switch on the center console. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s side of the center console. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.


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OPERATING WINDOW Use the switch on the passenger’s side of the center console. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.


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SB12081


If you push in the window lock switch on the instrument panel, the passenger’s win- dow cannot be operated.


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CAUTION


To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safe- ly.


(cid:1) When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.


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(cid:1) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and in a window. Unat- get tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.


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Trunk lid


SB12043


To open the trunk lid: 1. Open the glove box door, and then pull the trunk lid lock release lever. The trunk lid will spring up slightly. The glove box can be locked. For details, see “Glove box” on page 101 in Section 1- 9.


CAUTION


is closed and securely


Before driving, be sure that the trunk lid locked. Otherwise, the trunk lid may open un- expectedly while driving and an acci- dent may occur.


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SB12037


SB12068


2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the


lever and


lift


auxiliary catch trunk lid.


Front box cover


3. Hold the trunk lid open by inserting


the support rod into the slot.


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trunk


lid, return the Before closing its clip—this prevents support rattles. Then lower the trunk lid and make sure If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.


into place.


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CAUTION


(cid:1) After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod sup- ports the trunk lid securely from falling down on to your head or body.


(cid:1) Before closing the trunk lid, lock


the front box cover securely. This prevents the front box from being damaged.


(cid:1) Keep


the


trunk


driving. This keeps from being thrown out.


lid closed while luggage


the


NOTICE


Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the trunk lid. Closing the trunk lid with the support rod up could cause the trunk lid to bend.


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Engine hood


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To open the engine hood: 1. Pull the engine hood


lock release lever. The engine hood will spring up slightly.


The engine hood lock release lever can be locked by the key.


CAUTION


Before driving, be sure that the en- gine hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the engine hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.


2. In rear of the vehicle, lift the engine


hood.


CAUTION


Be careful not to touch the engine hood, the support rod, or surrounding area which could be hot after driving, to prevent burning yourself.


3. Hold the engine hood open by in- serting the support rod into the slot. Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the engine hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the rear edge to lock it.


CAUTION


After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the engine hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.


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Fuel tank cap


NOTICE


Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the engine hood. Closing the engine hood with the support rod up could cause the engine hood to bend.


SB12053


SB12070


LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH EN- GINE HOOD To lock: Turn the key clockwise. The engine hood lock release lever can be locked by the key. When leaving the vehicle with the soft top lowered, make sure to lock the engine hood lock release lever with the key. The fuel filler door opener lever is locked at the same time.


1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the


lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine. The fuel filler door opener lever can be locked by the key.


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CAUTION


(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.


low open The fumes are flammable.


(cid:1) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck is suddenly re- moved.


the cap


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CAUTION


(cid:1) Make sure the cap is tightened se- in


curely to prevent fuel spillage case of an accident.


(cid:1) Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.


2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang the tether as shown in the illustration.


the cap clockwise


It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn till you hear a click. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.


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Soft top— —Soft top precautions Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the park- ing brake, stop the engine and put the transmission lever in the first position.


CAUTION


(cid:1) When raising or lowering the soft top, keep hands off from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage.


(cid:1) To prevent personal injury, do not raise or lower the soft top when the wind is strong.


(cid:1) The vehicle should never be driven with the soft top partially lowered. Make sure the top has been either fully the windshield frame or fully lowered before driv- ing.


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NOTICE


(cid:1) Make sure there are no items or packages in the folding board when lowering in the soft top. Even small items may interfere with the soft top operation and can cause dam- age.


(cid:1) Do not sit or place excessive weight on the soft top when the top is up or down. Damage to the top may occur.


(cid:1) Do not raise or lower the soft top when the temperature is below 5(cid:2)C (41(cid:2)F). Damage to the top or rear window may result. If necessary to do so, warm the vehicle in a heated garage prior to operating the soft top mechanism.


(cid:1) Do not lower the soft top if the top is damp or wet. Possible interior water damage, water stains or mil- dew on the top material may result.


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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH FUEL TANK CAP To lock: Turn the key clockwise. The fuel filler door opener lever can be locked by the key. When leaving the vehicle with the soft top lowered, make sure to lock the fuel filler door opener lever with the key. The engine hood lock release locked at the same time.


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—Lowering the soft top


(cid:1) When the soft top is completely lowered, keep the rear window de- fogger turned off to avoid damage to the top.


(cid:1) It may be hard to fix the soft top when raising it after having kept it open for a long time.


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SB12071


1. Lower both side windows and sun visors. Then pull down the lock lev- ers on both sides of the vehicle fully while pushing down the button.


Be sure not to leave any object on the folding board. If the battery is discharged and the win- dows cannot be lowered, open both the doors.


2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pull the soft the part shown in dark color in the illustra- tion.


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3. Lower the soft top backward press- ing the rear window glass down soft- ly.


CAUTION


To prevent personal injury, do not grasp the part shown in dark color in the illustration.


4. Fold the soft top slowly and house


it completely.


Press down the soft top toward the front from the rear and lock it. You will hear click sound when the soft top is complete- ly housed. Shake the soft top up and down softly to check whether the soft top is fixed se- curely. Raise both sun visors.


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—Air deflector


—Raising the soft top


Folding board


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Flare


NOTICE


(cid:1) Do not lower the soft top while placing a luggage which is higher than the bottom edge of the flare inside the luggage space. The lug- gage may be damaged by hitting the folding board or the improperly folded soft top may flap in the wind and cause an accident.


(cid:1) Do not place any objects on the folding board. Such objects may damage the folding board or cause an unexpected accident by moving while the vehicle is driven.


The air deflector will reduce the wind from the rear of the vehicle when the vehicle is running with the soft top lowered. Pull up to use.


NOTICE


Do not use alcohol or other solvents for the air deflector. Because they could damage the air deflector’s resin material.


1. Lower both side windows and sun visors. Then pull down the lock re- lease lever towards the front of the vehicle and release the lock of the soft top.


NOTICE


Always lower the sun visor when rais- ing the soft top. The sun visor may be damaged if the soft top is locked with the sun visor raised.


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2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pull the soft top out slowly holding the part shown in dark color in the il- lustration. Then move the soft top toward the upper part of the frame of the front window glass.


NOTICE


Lower the windows before raising the soft top. Otherwise, the soft top may not lock securely.


CAUTION


To prevent personal injury, do not grasp the part shown in dark color in the illustration.


3. Be seated in the seat and hold the handle on the center of the front soft top frame. Then press the soft top softly against the frame of the front window glass.


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Hook on body side Hook on body side


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4. Keep pressing the soft top against the frame of the front window glass and fix the soft top by pushing up the right and the left lock levers.


Check that lock is securely hung on the hook on the body side when pushing the lock levers up.


Lock


If the lock is not hung easily, give your hand to the lock for helping to hang it on the hook on the body side. Fix the lock on the hook of the body side and check whether or not it is securely locked by swinging the lock to the front and the rear, and the right and the left. Confirm that the levers are locked secure- ly. Raise both sun visors.


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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats Seat belts SRS driver and passenger airbags Passenger airbag manual on- off switch Child restraint Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti- glare inside rear view mirror


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Seats— While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.


—Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.


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CAUTION


(cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may jam your hands or fingers.


(cid:1) Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers sitting in the luggage space. Persons not properly seated and/or properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.


(cid:1) While the vehicle is moving, do not allow any passenger to stand up in the vehicle. Severe injuries can oc- cur in the event of emergency brak- ing or a collision.


(cid:1) Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.


(cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.


(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi- tion.


(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.


(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats. The objects may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpect- edly push up the seat position ad- justing lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.


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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK


ADJUSTING


ANGLE


3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING


KNOB (driver’s seat only)


Turn the knob either way.


LEVER


lever up. lean back to the desired angle


Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.


CAUTION


To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas- senger are sitting up straight and well back If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat- back.


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Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passenger in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. Child. Use a child restraint system ap- propriate for the child until the child be- comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint—” in this Section for details. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. If a child must sit in the seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an acci- dent occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on the seat. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint.


recommendations. The


Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju- ry, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.


CAUTION


the vehicle


in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.


(cid:1) Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) (cid:1) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.


(cid:1) Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re- placed. Do not disassemble or modify the system.


(cid:1) Keep the belts clean and dry.


If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” in Section 5.)


(cid:1) Replace the belt assembly (includ- ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.


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the


into


insert


Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the re- tractor and the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position. The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.


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then


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CAUTION


(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.


(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.


Take up Take up slack slack


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Too high Too high


Keep as low on Keep as low on hips as possible hips as possible


the


lap and


the position of


Adjust shoulder belts. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.


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CAUTION


(cid:1) Both high- positioned lap belts and loose- fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.


(cid:1) For your safety, do not place the


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To release the belt, press the buckle- re- lease button and allow the belt to re- tract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re- tracts.


from your Toyota dealer


—Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se- curely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer to order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you ex- pect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering in- formation is available at your Toyota deal- er.


CAUTION


When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to fol- low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re- straint system in case of vehicle acci- dent, increasing the chance of per- sonal injury. (cid:1) Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.


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(cid:1) Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended for.


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To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle- release buttons of the ex- tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle- release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend- er itself. When not and store in the vehicle for future use.


in use, remove the extender


CAUTION


(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.


(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.


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The driver and passenger’s seat belt pretensioners are designed to be acti- vated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retrac- tors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the seat. Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the seat belt preten- sioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together.


This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1- 5.)


light system monitors


The seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 3. Airbag sensor assembly 4. SRS warning light The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor.


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When the seat belt pretensioners are acti- vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke- like gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occur- ring. Once been activated, remain locked.


the seat belt pretensioners have the seat belt retractors


CAUTION


Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the seat belt pre- tensioners or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju- ries.


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NOTICE


Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases. (cid:1) Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player


(cid:1) Repairs on or near the seat belt


retractor assemblies


(cid:1) Modification of the suspension sys-


tem


(cid:1) Modification of the front end struc-


ture


(cid:1) Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end


(cid:1) Repair made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole


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following


conditions occurs,


This seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, or the light remains on.


to service


(cid:1) The light comes on or flashes while


driving.


(cid:1) If either seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a mal- function or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner.


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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause to operate.


the seat belt pretensioners


(cid:1) Either seat belt pretensioner assembly scratched,


or cracked, or otherwise damaged.


surrounding area


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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat- ing. The SRS airbags help to reduce inju- ries mainly to the driver’s or passenger’s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. When the passenger airbag manual on- off swich is in the “ON” position, the passenger air- bag is activated even with no passenger in the seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.


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Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver when the SRS air- bags inflated.


CAUTION


A driver or passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard dur- ing airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: (cid:1) The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.


(cid:1) The passenger sit as far back as


possible from the dashboard.


(cid:1) All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.


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(cid:1) Make sure that the indicator light is


off.


(cid:1) Do not turn off the passenger air- bag manual on- off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is oc- cupying the passenger seating posi- tion.


(cid:1) When the passenger airbag manual on- off switch is turned off, the pas- senger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the pas- senger airbag can reduce the occu- pant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of serious personal injuries.


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Indicator light


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passenger


The is equipped with a manual on- off switch and indicator light. Turning the passen- ger airbag manual on- off switch clock- wise to the “ON” position makes the passenger airbag system operational. Turning the passenger airbag manual on- off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position disables the passenger airbag system. The indicator light on the passenger airbag manual on- off switch will come on when the passen- ger airbag system has been disabled. See switch” in this Section for detail.


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TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP


Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: (cid:1) Vehicle has no rear seat; (cid:1) Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear- facing infant seat; or (cid:1) The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.


Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: (cid:1) Vehicle has no rear seat: (cid:1) Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of vehicle; or


(cid:1) The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.


Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician: (cid:1) Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger: and (cid:1) Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard, or windshield in a crash.


For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk group, please contact NHTSA at 1- 800- 424- 9393.


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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see “Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1- 5.)


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However, threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation for the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not operate all to- gether. For the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts properly.


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Collision from the rear


Collision from the side


Vehicle rollover


The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision.


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The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi- ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold the SRS airbags may not deploy.


level,


Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material


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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole


Landing hard or vehicle falling


The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri- ous impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.


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In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system trig- gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non- toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non- toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This gas is nor- mally harmless; however, for those who have delicate skin, it may cause a minor skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation. Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.


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The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their loca- tions are shown in the illustration.


1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Airbag module for passenger


(airbag and inflator)


4. Airbag sensor assembly 5. Airbag module for driver


(airbag and inflator)


The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and center airbag sensor.


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A crash severe enough to inflate the air- bags may break the vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas- senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.


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CAUTION


(cid:1) The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver side and passenger side seat belt systems. The occupants can be killed or seri- ously injured by the inflating air- bags if they do not wear the avail- able seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a colli- sion, an unrestrained driver or pas- senger can move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To ensure max- imum protection in an accident, the driver and passenger in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For in- structions and precautions concern- ing the seat belt system, see “Seat belts—” in this Section.


(cid:1) Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” in this Section.


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(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” in this Section.


instructions concerning


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(cid:1) Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or serious- ly injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.


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CAUTION


(cid:1) Never put a rear- facing child re- the passenger straint system on seat with the passenger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.


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(cid:1) Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, passenger air- bag cover, passenger airbag or air- bag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS air- bag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or seri- ous injury.


instructions Failure to follow these can result in death or serious injury.


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(cid:1) Do not allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the passenger seat. The airbag inflates with consider- able speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously injured.


(cid:1) Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the seat. For instructions concerning installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” in this Section.


the


(cid:1) Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear- ward by the force of deploying air- bags. Likewise, the driver and pas- senger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.


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NOTICE


Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your To- yota dealer. Such changes can inter- fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. (cid:1) Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player


(cid:1) Modification of the suspension sys-


tem


(cid:1) Modification of the front end struc-


ture


(cid:1) Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end


(cid:1) Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the pas- senger airbag


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If either of


This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operational problems. the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible

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