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indicator instrument cluster will flash, and the system will automatically shift the transmission gear to the neutral gear position. If is opened with the selector lever in the “S” position without depressing the brake pedal, warning buzz- er (long pulse sound) will also sound. 10
seconds later, the “N” indicator in the in- strument cluster will also flash, and the system will automatically shift the trans- mission gear to the neutral gear position. The gear will resume to 1st or 2nd when the system is operated as follows: D Brake pedal “ON”: The gear position “N”

the system selected

the

before position is resumed.

D Push downshift switch on the steering

wheel.: Resume to 1st gear.

D “S”³“N”³“S”: Resume to 1st gear. When starting off again, always confirm the gear position by the gear position indi- cator.

CAUTION

D Unlike automatic transmission mod- els, the sequential manual transmis- sion models do not creep.

D When racing the engine, make sure that the gear position is in the “N” position by the gear position indica- tor. In case the accelerator is oper- ated with the gear in any other position, the vehicle may move re- sulting in an unexpected accident.

is

in

left

lever

D When you stop the vehicle, hold the brake pedal down or shift the selec- tor lever to the “N” position. If the the “S” selector position without depressing the brake pedal for more than 90 sec- onds while stopping, a warning buzzer (long pulse sound) will sound, and the “N” position indica- tor instrument cluster will flash, and the system will automati- cally shift the transmission gear to the neutral gear position. this happens on a hill, when starting off the vehicle, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an acci- dent.

in the

If

D Do not

leave your vehicle unat- tended while the engine is running.

D Operate the selector lever to the “+”

direction: Resume to 2nd gear.

D Operate the selector lever to the “−”

direction: Resume to 1st gear.

D Push upshift switch on

the steering

wheel: Resume to 2nd gear.

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D When leaving the vehicle, stop the engine and park the vehicle with the gear engaged. In case you need to leave the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brakes firmly, and shift the selector lever in the “N” position. When the driv- er’s door is opened with the selec- tor lever in the “S” position while stopping with the engine running, warning buzzer (long pulse sound) will sound. 10 seconds later, the “N” instrument cluster will also flash, and the sys- the tem will automatically shift transmission gear the neutral gear position. If this happens on a hill when starting off the vehicle, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and cause an accident.

indicator

the

to

in

NOTICE

z Do not hold or stop the vehicle on a hill with the accelerator pedal ap- plied. Otherwise, the warning buzz- er (long pulse sound) will sound, and in some cases the engine will stall. It will also cause excessive damage to the clutch. lever than necessary,

is operated more the system may not allow operation of the se- lector lever for a certain period of time, and the gear may not be shifted appropriately. Therefore, do not operate the selector lever if not necessary.

the selector

z If

(i) Parking Unlike the automatic transmission, the se- quential manual transmission does not have a parking position. The vehicle can be parked with the selector lever in any position. Apply the parking brake firmly, and while depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever into the “R” posi- tion on a level or downhill, and into the “S(1)” position on an uphill.

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1: Uphill 2: Level or downhill

To stop the engine: Check the transmission gear position by the gear position indicator, then turn the ignition switch off to stop the engine. Re- lease the brake pedal after a few sec- onds. The selector lever will be locked in the position just before the ignition switch was turned off. You can check the gear position by the gear position indicator within 5 seconds after turning the ignition switch off.

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CAUTION

In case the gear shift is not com- pleted before the ignition switch is turned off, the gear may not be en- gaged properly preventing the vehicle from parking with gear. When park- ing, always confirm the gear position by the gear position indicator. On a level surface or a downhill, the gear should be put in reverse, and in the 1st on an uphill. Otherwise, the ve- hicle may move, and cause an unex- pected accident. If the gear is left in the neutral gear position, the vehicle can not be parked with the gear en- gaged.

turn

the brake pedal, and

(j) Cancel from parking with gear Depress the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The selector lever lock will be released. Then, shift the selector lever to the “N” position. The gear will be disengaged. (k) Warning Functions A warning buzzer will sound or the indica- tor will flash under the following condi- tions:

Warning buzzer (long pulse sound) D It may sound when the selector lever is shifted to the “S” or “R” position while racing the engine.

D The clutch

is heated with excessive

load. D The

ignition switch

the “OFF” position with the gear in 2nd or either 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th.

turned

to

is

In this case, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position once and shift the selector lever to the “S” or “R” position, then turn the ignition switch to “OFF” position. D During a stop,

is opened with the selector lever in the “S” position while the engine is run- ning.

the driver’s door

Warning buzzer (short pulse sound) D The transmission is shifted down to a gear where the engine is over−revving.

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“N” indicator flashing D The selector lever is shifted to the “R” position while the vehicle speed is over 3 km/h (2 mph).

D The selector lever is shifted to the “S” from “R” position while backing up with the vehicle speed over 8 km/h (5 mph). D The selector lever is operated exces- sively and continuously, then shifted to the “S” or “R” position.

In this case, shift the selector lever to the “N” position once, and wait for a few sec- onds, shift the selector lever again to the “S” or “R” position.

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D The selector lever is shifted from the “N” position to the “S” or “R” position soon after starting the engine.

In this case, shift the selector lever to the “N” position once, and after a few sec- onds, shift the selector lever again to the “S” or “R” position. D When the selector lever is shifted to the “S” position while starting the en- gine, lever position and the gear position do not match.

the selector

that

In this case, shift the selector lever to the “N” position once and confirm the engine has started. Then, shift the selec- tor lever to the “S” or “R” position. D At the same time when turning the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position and shifting the selector lever from the “N” position to the “S” or “R” position.

In this case, shift the selector lever to the “N” position once, then shift the selector lever again to the “S” or “R” position. D At the same time when turning the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position and shifting the selector lever from the “N” to the “S” or “R” position.

In this case, turn the ignition “ON” before operate the shift lever. Shift the selector lever to the “N” position once, then shift the selector lever again to the “S” or “R” position. “N” buzzer (long pulse sound) beeping. D The system is re−trying shift operation from the “N” to “S” or “R” position due to shift failure.

flashing and warning

indicator

D Stopping

than 90 seconds for more without depressing the brake pedal, while the engine is running with the selector lever in the “S” position.

D 10 seconds after the driver’s door is opened with the selector lever in the “S” position while the engine is run- ning.

D Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” lever the

to “S” position at

position and shift from same time.

the selector

the “N”

If this condition lasts for a long time, shift the selector lever to the “N” position once and shift the selector lever again to the “S” or “R” position.

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“1st” indicator blinking D At the same time when turning the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position and shifting the selector lever from the “S” position to the “N” or “R” position.

D At the same time when turning the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position and shifting the selector lever from the “S” to “N” position.

In this case, shift the selector lever to the “S” position once, then shift the selector lever again to the “N” position.

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Manual transmission

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“R” indicator blinking D At the same time when turning the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position and shifting the selector lever from the “R” position to the “N” or “S” position.

D At the same time when turning the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position and shifting the selector lever from the “R” to “N” position.

In this case, shift the selector lever to the “R” position once, then shift the selector lever again to the “N” position.

to hold

the clutch

The shift pattern is as shown above. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause clutch trouble. Do not use the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade—use the parking brake. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy. For fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds:

the best compromise between

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gear

1 to 2 or 2 to 1
2 to 3 or 3 to 2
3 to 4 or 4 to 3
4 to 5 or 5 to 4

km/h (mph)

24 (15) 40 (25) 64 (40) 72 (45)

Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel- eration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. Upshifting too too soon or downshifting late will cause lugging, and possibly ping- ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi- mum speed in each gear will cause ex- cessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- essary. Make sure you observe the follow- ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear:

gear

km/h (mph) 53 (33) 88 (55) 120 (75) 163 (101)

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NOTICE

Parking brake

Do not downshift faster speed for the next lower gear.

if you are going the maximum allowable

than

Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put in neutral, release the the clutch pedal momentarily, and try again.

transmission

then

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CAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park- ing brake reminder light is off.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

surface. Abrupt

NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse.

it while setting

When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- ing power, first depress the brake pedal and hold the parking brake. To release: Pull up the lever slightly (1), press the lock release button (2), and low- er (3). To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake.

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Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40
km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance, although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades. On steeper hills, a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control.

CAUTION

D To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slip- pery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or winding roads.

If

D Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down.

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TURNING THE SYSTEM ON To operate the cruise control, press the “CRUISE ON−OFF” button. This turns the system on. The the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. Another press will turn the system completely off.

indicator

light

in

CAUTION

To avoid accidental cruise control en- gagement, keep the “CRUISE ON− OFF” switch off when not using the cruise control.

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED On vehicles with sequential manual trans- mission, the gear position must be “5” or “6” before you set the cruise control speed. Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction and release it. This sets the ve- hicle at that speed. If the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster speed, or tap it down for a slower speed. Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6
km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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If you need acceleration—for example, when passing—depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration.

CAUTION

While driving with the cruise control on, do not shift to the “N” position, as this may cause engine racing or overrevving.

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can cancel the preset speed by: a. Pulling

lever

the

the

in

“CANCEL”

direction and releasing it.

b. Depressing the brake pedal. c. Shifting upward or downward. d. Pushing “CRUISE ON−OFF” switch. If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto- matically cancel out. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the preset speed, the preset speed will also automatically cancel out.

If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- er at the earliest opportunity. RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED Push the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direc- tion and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held upward, the vehicle will grad- ually gain speed. However, a faster way to reset is to ac- celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction. RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held down, the vehicle speed will gradually decrease. However, a faster way to reset is to de- press the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.

RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever, by depressing the brake pedal, or by shifting upward or downward the selector lever, pushing the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation. However, once the vehicle speed falls be- low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will not be resumed. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING the If instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control, press the “CRUISE ON− OFF” button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on. If any of the following conditions then oc- curs, there is some trouble in the cruise control system. D The indicator light does not come on. D The indicator light flashes again. D The

light goes out after

“CRUISE”

indicator

indicator

light

the

in

it

comes on.

If this is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference Using your audio system Car audio system operating hints

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Reference

Z17041

AM·FM radio/cassette player/compact disc player (with compact disc changer con- troller)

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Using your audio system— —Some basics This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Push “AM”, “FM”, “FM1”, “FM2”, “TAPE”, “DISC” or “LOAD” to turn on that function without pushing “PWR·VOL”. To turn on the cassette or compact disc player, a cassette or compact disc must be loaded in the player. You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc. You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com- pact disc. If the another function was pre- viously playing, it will come on again. SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push “AM”, “FM”, “FM1”, “FM2”, “TAPE”, “DISC” or “LOAD” if the system is already on but you want to switch from one func- tion to another.

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TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system’s tone and balance controls, see the description of your own system. Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble, midrange and bass levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with differ- ent mixes of treble, midrange and bass. Balance A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also important. Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the vol- ume of one group of sounds while de- creasing the volume of another.

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YOUR RADIO ANTENNA To lower the power antenna, turn off the audio system by pushing “PWR·VOL”, or turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should face to the right.

NOTICE

Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas- sette tapes into the slot, or the tape player may be damaged.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. (The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down.) The player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again. On models with the compact disc changer, next disc will be played from track 1.

NOTICE

Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything other than com- pact discs into the slot.

The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

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—Controls and features

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Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows.

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(See

to preset and

1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) These buttons are used tune in radio stations. To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station. “TUNE” or “SEEK”.) Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep—this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display. To recall a preset station: Push the button for the station you want. The button num- ber and station frequency will appear on the display.

(Eject button) the cassette

Push tape eject button to eject a cassette. Push the compact disc eject button to eject a compact disc.

(Program)

Compact Disc Player

Push “ ” to select the other side of a cassette tape. The display indicates which ” indicates side is currently selected (“ top side, “ Auto−reverse the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding.

” indicates bottom side). feature: After

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

Cassette Player

Push “ ” (preset button 6) to fast−for- ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear on the display. Push “ ” (preset button 5) to rewind a tape. “REW” will appear on the display. To stop the tape while it is fast−forward- ing, push “ ” or “TAPE” button. To stop the tape while it is rewinding, push “ ” or “TAPE” button. If a tape rewinds completely, the cassette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast−forwards completely, the cassette will play the other side of the tape using the auto−reverse feature.

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Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or “ ” (preset button 5) to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc. When you release the button, the compact disc play- er will resume playing. AM Push “AM” to turn on the radio and select the AM band. “AM” will appear on the display. AUDIO CONTROL (Tone and sound bal- ance adjustment function) Each “AUDIO push CONTROL” knob, the mode changes. To adjust the knob. BAS: Adjusts low−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. MID: Adjusts mid−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. TRE: Adjusts high−pitched tones. The dis- play ranges from −5 to 5. FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers. The display ranges from F7 to R7.

tone and balance,

time

turn

you

the

the

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DISC (Compact disc) Push the “DISC” button to play a compact disc. When the audio system is set into com- pact disc operation, the display shows the track, or track and disc number currently being played. Error messages If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- tem will display one of the six following error messages. “WAIT”: The compact disc player unit may be too hot. Allow the player to cool down. “ERROR 1”: The disc may be dirty, dam- aged or (up−side down). Clean the disc and re−insert it. “NO DISC”: The compact disc changer of separate unit is empty. Insert a disc. “ERROR 3”: There is a problem inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set the disc or magazine again. “ERROR 4”: Over−current. Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect.

incorrectly

inserted

“CD OPEN”: The compact disc changer lid of separate unit is open. Close the compact disc changer lid. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. Ɲ DISC Ɯ With compact disc changer only— Use these buttons to select the disc you want to listen to. Push “Ɲ” (preset button 3) or “Ɯ” (preset button 4) until the number of the disc you want to listen appears on the display. Dolbyr If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, ” button (preset button 3). push the “ The “ the display. Push the button again to turn off Dolbyr B NR. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- tion, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape. ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

” will appear on

B NR∗

FM Push the “FM” button to turn on the radio and select the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display. This system allows you to set twelve FM stations, two for each of the preset button. PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the volume. RAND (Random) There are two random features—you can either listen to the tracks on one compact to disc listen the tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order. To play the tracks on one disc in random order: Quickly push and release “RAND” (preset button 1). “ ” will appear on the display and the player will perform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order. To turn off the random fea- ture, push this button again.

in random order, or

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random

feature, push

With compact disc changer only— To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order: Push and hold “RAND” (preset button 1) until you hear a beep. “ ” will ap- pear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the this button again. RPT (Repeat) Cassette player Push “RPT” (preset button 2) while the track is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically rewind and replay. To turn off feature, push this button again. There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re- peat feature to work correctly.

the repeat

the

track

Compact disc player There are two repeat features—You can either replay a disc track or a whole com- pact disc. Repeating a track: Quickly push and release “RPT” (preset button 2) while is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically replay. To turn off the repeat feature, push this button again. With compact disc changer only— Repeating a disc: Push and hold “RPT” (preset button 2) until you hear a beep. “ ” will ap- pear on the display. The player will repeat all the tracks on the disc you are listening to. When the disc ends, the player will automatically go back to the first track on the disc and replay. To turn off the repeat feature, push this button again.

SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band. To scan the preset stations: Push and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To stop scanning, push this button again. To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for 5 seconds, and then scan again to the next station. To stop scanning, push this button again.

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listening

Compact disc player There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine. Scanning the tracks on a disc: Quickly push and release the “SCAN” but- ton. “SCAN” will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are to. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc, it will stop scanning. With compact disc changer only— Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine: Push the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. “ ·SCAN” will appear on the dis- play and the player will scan the first track of the next disc. To stop scanning, push this button again. If the player has scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- ning.

the seek mode,

the radio finds and the next station up or down the

SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Radio In plays station band. To seek the next station, quickly push and release “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of the “SEEK/ TRACK” button. Do this again to find the station after that. Cassette Player Use this button to skip up or down to locate a song or recording. You can select up to nine recordings (in- cluding current one). A blank space of at least 3 seconds is considered to be a start of a recording. When the beginning of a tape is reached, the player automatically resumes play. When the end of the tape is reached, the player automatically reverses sides and resumes normal play. In addition, the feature may not work well with some spoken word, live, or classical recordings.

Compact disc player Use this button to skip up or down to a different track. the “SEEK/ Push “Ɯ” or “Ɲ” side of TRACK” button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display. If you want to return to the begin- ning of the current track, quickly push the down side of the button one time. ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion. TAPE Push the “TAPE” button to play a cassette tape.

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to

to

title,

track

then back

TEXT This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” button while the com- pact disc is playing. The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title the elapsed time. If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the display. If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display, push and hold the button until you hear a beep. The rest of the title will appear. TUNE (Tuning) Turn the “TUNE” knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counter- clockwise to step down the frequency.

Car audio system operating hints

NOTICE

To ensure correct audio system op- erations: z Be careful not to spill beverages

over the audio system.

z Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or Compact Disc into the slot.

z The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of the au- dio system which you are listening to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

RADIO RECEPTION Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with your radio—it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle. For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range. The farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves.

In addition,

reception

signals are

Here are some common reception prob- lems that probably do not indicate a prob- lem with your radio: FM Fading and drifting stations—Generally, the effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may notice fading and drifting, which increase with the distance from the radio transmit- ter. They are often accompanied by distor- tion. Multi−path—FM reflective, making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this happens, the signals will cancel each oth- er out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception. Static and fluttering—These occur when signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering. the FM signal you Station swapping—If are interrupted or weak- is ened, and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in the second station until the origi- nal signal can be picked up again.

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they can

AM Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere—especially at night. These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta- tion, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak. Station interference—When a reflected sig- nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, interfere with each other, making it difficult to hear the broad- cast. Static—AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electri- cal motors. This results in static. CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES For the best performance for your cas- sette player and tapes: Clean the tape head and other parts regu- larly. D A dirty

tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality and tangle your cassette to clean them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is recommended.)

tapes. The easiest way

Use high−quality cassettes. D Low−quality cassette tapes can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent and constant auto−reversing. They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

playing

speed,

D Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off.

D Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.

D Store cassettes in their cases and out

of direct sunlight.

D Avoid using cassettes with a total play- ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS D The player is intended for use with 12

cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

D Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.

D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may

make your compact disc player skip.

D If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears the disc from the player and wait until it dries.

to be working. Remove

CAUTION

Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard- ous if directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly.

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Z17037

G17032

D Use only compact discs marked as shown above. The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player. Copy−protected CD CD−R (CD−Recordable) CD−RW (CD−Re−writable) CD−ROM

Special shaped discs

Labeled discs

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the player or changer, do not use special shaped, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the illustrations.

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Low quality discs

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Z17053

Correct

Wrong

inserting

D Handle compact discs carefully, espe- them. cially when you are them on the edge and do not Hold them. Avoid getting fingerprints bend on them, particularly on the shiny side. D Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)

D Remove discs from the compact disc

To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a 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.

them. Store

player when you are not listening to their plastic cases away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips Side vents

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1. Air intake selector 2. Air flow selector 3. “A/C” button 4. Fan speed selector 5. Temperature 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 knob to adjust the temperature— to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

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Air flow selector Turn the knob to select the vents used for air flow. 1. Panel—Air

flows mainly

the in-

from

strument 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. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in Fresh.

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the

windshield vents. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in Fresh.

For details about air flow selector settings, see “Air flow selector settings” described below. Turning the air flow control knob to wind- shield or floor/windshield position turns on the defroster−linked air conditioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indicator comes on regardless of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, turning the air flow control knob to anoth- er position turns off the air conditioning.

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

Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside

the vehicle.

2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-

tem.

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Air flow selector settings

SB18009

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 seats clear to allow air to circulate throughout the ve- hicle.

D On cold days, set the fan speed to “high” for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.

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

fied heating.

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

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D For quick cooling, move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min- utes.

Ventilation For best results, set controls to:

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

(blue zone)

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

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

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

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

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

turns on

Turning the air flow control knob to wind- shield position the defroster− linked air conditioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indicator comes on regard- less of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, turning the air flow control knob to a posi- tion other than windshield or floor/wind- shield turns off the air conditioning. D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.

(red zone)

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

turns on

Turning the air flow control knob to wind- shield position the defroster− linked air conditioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indicator comes on regard- less of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, turning the air flow control knob to a posi- tion other than windshield or floor/wind- shield turns off the air conditioning. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- floor/

the windshield, choose

frosting windshield air flow.

Side vents

Open

Close

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

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Break−in period Fuel Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries Three−way catalytic converter Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Iridium−tipped spark plugs Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Limited−slip differential Your Toyota’s identification Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Tire information Vehicle load limits Cargo and luggage 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 Avoid full

throttle acceleration when

starting and driving.

D Avoid racing the engine. D Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive slowly with the transmis-

sion in a high gear.

D Do not drive for a long time at any

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Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only unleaded 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, should meet D4814 in the U.S.A.

the gasoline you use specifications of ASTM

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.

OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc- tane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num- ber or rating lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If se- vere, this will lead to engine damage.

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the recommended

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, occasionally, 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. GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT ADDITIVES Toyota recommends the use of gaso- lines that contain detergent additives to avoid build−up of engine deposits. However, all gasoline sold in the U.S con- tains detergent additives to keep clean and/or clean intake systems.

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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 four 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. 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.

If you use gasohol

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. GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT Some gasoline contain an octane en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- cropentadienyl 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 happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service. 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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NOTICE

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.

vaporizing,

starting,

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

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

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

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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.

turn

the

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.

the

is

it

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

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Three−way catalytic converter

SB21013a

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

CAUTION

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

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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NOTICE

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

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

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

vehicle.

z Do not turn off the ignition while

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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 system 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 Manual Supplement”.

“Owner’s

Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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