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SECTION 1− 1

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

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Instrument panel overview

SB11025b

1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Interior light

5. Glove box

6. Manual transmission gear shift lever or sequential manual transmission selector lever

7. Parking brake lever

8. Power window switches

9. Power rear view mirror control switches

10. Power window lock switch

11. Power door lock switch

12. Front fog light switch

13. Instrument panel light control switch

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SB11022a

1. Headlight and turn signal switches

2. Transmission shift switches

(with sequential manual transmission)

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Clock

5. Rear window defogger switch

6. Emergency flasher switch

7. Auxiliary box

8. Engine immobilizer system indicator light

9. Air conditioning controls

10. Audio system

11. Cup holders

12. Ashtray

13. Cigarette lighter

14. Cruise control switch

(sequential manual transmission)

15. Ignition switch

16. Tilt steering lock release lever

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Instrument cluster overview

SB11023a

1. Speedometer 2. Service reminder indicators and indica-

tor lights

3. Gear position indicators

(sequential manual transmission)

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Low fuel level warning light 6. Fuel gauge

7. Tachometer 8. Trip meter reset knob 9. Odometer and two trip meters

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light∗1

SRS warning light∗1

Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1

Power steering system warning light∗1

Passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1

Sequential manual transmission warning light∗1

Discharge warning light∗1

Headlight high beam indicator light

Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1

Malfunction indicator lamp∗1

Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1

Open door warning light∗1

Turn signal indicator lights

Gear position indicator light∗2

Cruise control indicator light∗3

∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 77 in Section 1−5.

∗2: If this light flashes, see “Sequential manual transmission” on

page 85 in Section 1−6.

∗3: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 98 in Sec-

tion 1−6.

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SECTION 1− 10

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtray Glove box Front box Auxiliary box Luggage space Cup holders Floor mat

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Clock

SB19015

If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis- play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one o’clock). When lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indi- cation will be reduced.

instrument panel

the

To reset the hour: Push the “H” button. To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. If quick adjustment to a full hour is de- sired, push the “:00” button. if the “:00” button is de- For example, pressed when is between 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If the time will change to 2:00.

is between 1:30—1:59,

time

time

the

the

Cigarette lighter and ashtray

SB19016

CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. After it finishes heating up, it automati- cally pops out ready for use. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position to use the light- er. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement.

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ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, pull out the lid. finished with your cigarette, thor- When oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, close the lid completely. To remove the ashtray, pull the lid and pull it out.

CAUTION

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

injury

Glove box

Front box

SB19026

SB41047

To use the front box in the trunk, do this. 1. Open the trunk lid, and pull the lock

release lever.

To use the glove box, do this. To open: Compress the lock release but- tons. To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

CAUTION

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

injury

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Auxiliary box

SB19031a

SB19018

SB19019

2. Fix the cover by hitching the inside clip

on the hood.

NOTICE

z Do not place valuables in the front

box to prevent robbery.

z Do not place anything which weighs over 5 kg (11 lb.) in the front box. If something weighs over 5 kg (11
lb.) is placed in the front box while driving, the front box may be dam- aged.

z Be sure to lock the cover securely when you close the trunk lid. If the cover is not securely locked, it may cause damage to the trunk lid.

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Front of vehicle

DRAINAGE OF THE FRONT BOX In case that the water is pooled inside the front box, remove the grommet on the bottom of the box to drain the water.

Instrument panel

To use the box, open it as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE

CAUTION

Since the front box is not waterproof it completely, the things stored the drenched.

is possible the box in

for to

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

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NOTICE

During hot weather, the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or deform- able such as a lighter, glasses, etc. inside.

Luggage space

Folding board

SB19027a

SB12059a

Flare

Lean the seatback forward to use the luggage space. To open: Pull the lever. To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

CAUTION

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

injury

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NOTICE

z Do not place valuables in the lug-

gage space to prevent robbery.

z 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 luggage may be damaged by hitting the folding board or the im- properly folded soft top may flap in the wind and cause an accident.

SB19030

SB19029

When you load a long luggage Remove the side trims on the both sides in the luggage space when you need to load a tapered things) such as a golf bag. The side trims can be removed by pulling the clips (at two places).

luggage

(except

long

Removing the side trims

SB19028

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Installing the side trims

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NOTICE

Cup holders

luggage

z Do not place tapered things or a long luggage space. That may damage the water receiving bag installed behind the side trims.

into

the

z Do not lower the soft top with a long luggage loaded. The luggage may touch the lower portion of the soft top side rails and may be dam- aged.

z Never remove the side trims except when loading a long luggage. Other- wise, the luggage may move while driving and damage the water re- ceiving bag or the luggage may be damaged when is opened.

the soft

top

SB19013

Front

SB19014

Center console

The cup holders are designed for hold- ing cups or drink−cans securely in its holes. Front: To use the cup holders, pull them out.

CAUTION

D Do not place anything else other than cups or drink−cans in the cup items may be holders, as such thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.

D Front only: To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

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Floor mat

SB19023a

SB19022

Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor carpet and floor mat have two holes, then it is designed for use with two locking clips. Fix the floor mat with lock- ing clip into the holes in the floor carpet.

CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and the movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.

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SECTION 1− 2

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

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Keys

SB12039

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys. 1. Master keys (black)—These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need one of them to make a new key with a built−in transponder chip.

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

in the glove box and luggage space.

A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed 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 items locked in the glove box or luggage space when using valet park- ing, 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.

SY12001

NOTICE

the

When using a key containing a trans- ponder chip, observe following precautions: z 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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SY12002a

SY12003

z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves.

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight. z Do not put the key

in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z Do not bend the key grip.

z Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

z 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 remov- ing 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.

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Engine immobilizer system

SB12040

SB12047

SB12092

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 writing down the key num- ber and storing it in a safe place.

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immobilizer 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.

in

indicator

light will start

The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The flashing to show the system is set. If either of the following indicator condi- tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. D The indicator light stays on. D The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes inconsistent-

ly.

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 Toyota 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 immobilizer sys- tem. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, proper opera- tion of the system cannot be guaran- teed.

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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SB12035

SB12080a

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.

lock: Push the switch down on the

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To “LOCK” side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the “UNLOCK” side. Both the doors neously.

lock or unlock simulta-

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Power windows

SB12049

SB12050

SB12090

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.

THE

PASSENGER’S

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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SB12081a

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

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get it caught could result injury. When anyone closes the power win- dows, make sure he or she oper- ates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

in a serious

the vehicle.

inside

D Be sure to remove the ignition key or turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position when you leave your vehicle.

D Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

trapped

D 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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Trunk lid—

SB12043

SB12037a

SB12068a

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

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch trunk lid.

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.

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.

Front box cover

3. Hold the trunk lid open by inserting

the support rod into the slot.

To insert the support rod into the slot, move it straight up. If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle, it may become detached. lid, return the Before closing trunk support its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the trunk lid and make sure If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

into place.

locks

rod

the

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CAUTION

D 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.

D Before closing the trunk lid, lock

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

D 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.

—Luggage security system

Engine hood

SB12091

SB12086a

If you do not want to activate the trunk lid lock release lever, insert the master key to the glove box, and turn it clock- wise.

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.

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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.

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.

SB12044a

SB12038a

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. To insert the support rod into the slot, move it straight up. If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle, it may become detached. 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.

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Fuel tank cap

SB12087

SD12013a

SB12088a

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH ENGINE 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.

This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

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

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

D 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

if

SC12051

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is installed se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

D 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.

indicator

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SB12087

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.

lever

is

Soft top— —Soft top precautions Sequential manual transmission: Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the parking brake, put the selector lever in the “S(1)” position and stop the engine. Manual transmission: Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side win- dows, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and put the transmission lever in the first position.

CAUTION

D 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.

D To prevent personal injury, do not raise or lower the soft top when the wind is strong.

D 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.

latched

to

NOTICE

z 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.

z Do not sit or place excessive weight on the soft top when the top is up or down. Damage to the top may occur.

z Do not raise or lower the soft top when the temperature is below 5_C (41_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.

z 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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—Lowering the soft top

z When

the soft top

is completely lowered, keep the rear window de- fogger turned off to avoid damage to the top.

z It may be hard to fix the soft top when raising it after having kept it open for a long time.

SB12077

SB12071a

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.

top up holding

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SB12072

SB12082a

SB12079a

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

SB12059a

SB12060a

SB12061

Flare

NOTICE

z 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.

z 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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SB12074a

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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 un- til a click is heard.

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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SECTION 1− 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Seat belts SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag Passenger airbag manual on−off switch Child restraint

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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 precautions Driver seat

CAUTION

CAUTION

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit in the luggage space. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly restrained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow any passenger to stand up in the ve- hicle. Otherwise, severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sever- al ways: D Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

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D Slightly recline

the back of

the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non−slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

D If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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Passenger seat

CAUTION

The SRS passenger airbag also de- ploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury es- pecially if the passenger is very close to the airbag. The passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the passenger sits upright.

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seat position, re- lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, you may jam your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

D After adjusting

the seatback, re- lease the lever and exert body pres- sure is locked in position.

to make sure

the seat

D Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat posi- tion adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting seats

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3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB (driver’s seat only)

Turn the knob either way.

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

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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. The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them. 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—” on page 46 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 any 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. Holding a child in your arms 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: D Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

D Avoid reclining

the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

D 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.

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D 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, or allow them to come into contact with the belt—they may se- verely weaken (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 188) D 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.

the belts.

—Fastening seat belts

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Tab Buckle

tab

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.

is

then

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This fea- ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint—” on page 46) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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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

CAUTION

D 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 event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

D Do not place the shoulder belt un-

der your arm.

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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To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. 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.

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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 so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

the

When using the seat belt extender, observe following precautions. Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident, increasing the chance of personal injury. D Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, for another person, or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended.

D Do not use the seat belt extender

if it is not absolutely necessary.

installing a child

D Do not use the seat belt extender restraint when system on the passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender con- nected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passenger in the event of collision.

SB13071

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

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extend- er are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

—Seat belt pretensioners

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The driver and passenger seat belt pre- tensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even if there is no passenger in the seat. The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air- bags may not operate together in all colli- sions.

The seat belt pretensioner system con- sists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the il- lustration. 1. Front airbag sensor 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 non−toxic gas may be released. This does not indicate that a fire is occurring. This gas is normally harmless. 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. Failure to follow these instruc- tions may prevent the seat belt pre- tensioners from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Con- sult your Toyota dealer about any re- pair and modification.

NOTICE

consulting

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

z Repairs on or near the seat belt

retractor assemblies

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

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

z Repair made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole

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light system monitors

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” on page 77.) If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

D If any seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunc- tion or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner.

D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or

surrounding area has been damaged.

SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate. D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and in addition to the primary passenger 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 reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or passenger’s head or chest caused by hitting the vehicle in- terior. When the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “ON” position, the passenger airbag is activated if there is no passenger in the seat. Always 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 are inflated.

D 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—” on page 46.