through or around the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
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3. To remove the infant seat, press the
buckle−release button.
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward− facing and rear−facing position depend- ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, the manufacturer’s instructions about the applicable age and size of the child as well as direc- tion for installing of a child restraint system.
follow
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CAUTION
D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap 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 it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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CAUTION
Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen- ger in case of sudden braking or a collision.
1. Run
lap belt
the center
through or following around its by the instructions tab into manufacturer and the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
the convertible seat provided insert the
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2. While pressing
the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely.
CAUTION
3. To remove the convertible seat, press
the buckle−release button.
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear−facing position only.
CAUTION
D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.
D Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.
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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 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 it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.
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To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.
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3. While pressing the infant seat
firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle−release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.
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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward− facing and rear−facing position depend- ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, the manufacturer’s instruction about the applicable age and size of the child as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.
follow
CAUTION
D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.
D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
Move seat fully back
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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 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 it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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D Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
provided insert the
by tab
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- tended. To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.
3. While pressing
the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
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4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle−release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.
freely again and be ready
(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward−fac- ing position only.
Move seat fully back
CAUTION
A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
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D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
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D Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.
to do so could reduce
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. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
D For child’s safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under child’s arm.
D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt 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.
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol- lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.
insert
the
tab
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See ”Seat belts” for de- tails.
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—Top strap anchors and locations
2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle−release button and al- low the belt to retract.
If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket.
Bolt
Anchor bracket
Spacer
52.8 mm (2.1 in.)
216.1 mm (8.5 in.)
216.1 mm (8.5 in.)
2−door hardtop and soft−top
Bolt
127.4 mm (5.0 in.)
Anchor bracket
Spacer
335.0 mm (13.2 in.)
335.0 mm (13.2 in.)
4−door hardtop
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Tilt steering wheel
On the luggage compartment floor
a. Using the illustration as a guide, run
your fingers across the luggage compart-
ment floor itself to locate the position of
the bolts underneath.
b. Remove the bolt.
c. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer and
tighten down the anchor bracket for your
child restraint system with a bolt. Torque
to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
the bolt
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).
This model sold in Canada is provided
with a bracket set in the glove box, de-
signed for use with any of the 2 anchor
locations shown in the illustration.
If your child restraint system does not
provide any of the necessary parts, ask
your Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraint
system”.)
If you remove the anchor brackets when
the child restraint system is necessary no
longer, replace the bolts in the holes to
prevent entry of exhaust emissions, water
or dirt.
Type A
Type B
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release
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down the lock the steering wheel to the desired angle and return the lever to its original position (type A) or release the lever (type B).
lever,
tilt
CAUTION
D Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving.
D After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.
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Outside rear view mirrors—
—Power rear view mirror control
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir- ror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side. It is a convex mirror with a curved sur- face. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.
To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to
be adjusted Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R” (right).
2. Control switch—To move the mirror
Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.
Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the ”ACC” or ”ON” position.
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—Folding rear view mirrors
Anti−glare inside rear view mirror
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free the mirror.
for parking
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward restricted areas. To fold the rear view mirror, push back- ward.
in
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and pas- senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
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Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries.
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SECTION 1− 4
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Interior light Personal lights Windshield wipers and washer Rear window wiper and washer Rear window defogger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.
Daytime running light system (on some models) The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at reduced intensity. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night.
High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to ”OFF”.
the lever all
Headlights and turn signals
tail,
license plate,
HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above Light reminder buzzer A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights off when the driver’s door is opened if you remove the key with the headlights left on.
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Emergency flashers
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running.
TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The key must be in the ”ON” position. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. See ”Replacing light bulbs” in Section 7−3.
flashers,
turn on
the emergency
To push the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, push the switch once again. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard. Always pull as far off the road as pos- sible. The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat- ing.
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Instrument panel light control
Interior light
Personal lights (with moon roof)
To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the knob.
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn the light off, slightly push the switch on the opposite side. The personal light switch has the following positions: ”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. ”DOOR”—Turns the light on when either front door is opened. The light goes off when both front doors are closed.
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: ”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. ”OFF”—Turns the light off. ”DOOR”— 2−door hardtop and soft−top: Turns the light on when the back door (hardtop) or tailgate light goes off when the back door is closed. 4−door hardtop: Turns the light on when either rear door or back door is opened. The light goes off when both rear doors and back door are closed.
is opened. The
(soft−top)
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Personal lights (without moon roof)
Windshield wipers and washer
For instructions on adding washer fluid, see ”Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.
the washer
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield the glass.
It may scratch
is dry.
The personal lights operate separately with each outer switch. To turn on the light, push the switch on your side. To turn the light off, push the switch once again. The center switch has the following posi- tions: ”DOOR”—Turns both lights on when either front door is opened. The light goes off when both front doors are closed. ”OFF”—The lights are off unless you oper- ate either outer switch.
To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The key must be in the ”ON” position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Intermittent
Slow
Fast
To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you and release it. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
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Rear window wiper and washer
Rear window defogger
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear wiper if the rear window is dry. It may scratch the glass.
To turn on the rear window wiper, twist the lever knob upward. The key must be in the ”ON” position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1
Position 2
Intermittent
Normal
To squirt washer fluid on the rear window, twist the knob upward or downward as far as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see ”Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3.
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To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the ”ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. With timer: The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15 minutes.
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Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and− go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.
NOTICE
z Without timer: To prevent the bat- tery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is run- ning.
z When cleaning
the inside of rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
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SECTION 1− 5
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Odometer and two trip meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. 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.
the
The gauge works when ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Needle at ”F” Nearly empty—Needle at ”E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full. This fuel gauge has a non−return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off. If the fuel level approaches ”E” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
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The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool.
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Tachometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: D Driving up a long hill on a hot day. D Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.
D Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.
D Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
z Do not remove the thermostat
in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.
z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See ”If your ve- hicle overheats” in Section 4.
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm ( revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en- gine lugging and overrevving. Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer—Shows
total distance
the
the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two
trip meters—Show
two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero. You can use one trip meter to calculate the to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec- trical power source is disconnected.
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3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter then back B, the odometer each time you push. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero. The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B.
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
If the indicator or buzzer comes on...
Do this.
If the indicator or buzzer comes on...
Do this.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(type A)
(type B)
If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
Fasten seat belt.
(indicator and buzzer)
Stop and check.
(e)
(f)
(g)
(type A)
(type B)
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
Fill up tank.
(type A)
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
Stop and check.
(type B)
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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...
Do this.
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
Close all side doors, back door (hardtop) and tailgate (soft−top).
Stop and check.
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
Add washer fluid.
(l)
Light reminder buzzer
Turn off light.
(m)
Key reminder buzzer
Remove key.
(a) Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is turned on. D When the parking brake is applied... D When the brake fluid level is low... Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following case: The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied with the ignition “ON”.
CAUTION
If the light does not go out even after the parking brake is released during the engine running, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and con- tact your Toyota dealer. In this case, the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will be longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Buzzer
to
remind you
light and buzzer
This buckle up the driver’s seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or ”START”, the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is not pulled out. Unless the driver starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor, the light keeps flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to oper- the battery ate, however, until is dis- charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio,etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.
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(d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres- sure is too low. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. The flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick.
light may occasionally
low. It
NOTICE
Do not drive the warning light on—even for one block. It may ruin the engine.
the vehicle with
in
lamp comes on
(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This
the
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
”Fuel gauge” in Section 1−5 for instruc-
tions.)
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tank cap”
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se- curely. (See ”Fuel in Section 1−2 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving in case c, have your vehicle checked/re- paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. (g) ”ABS” Warning Light The light comes on with the ignition key turned to “ON”. If the anti−lock brake sys- light goes out tem works properly, after a the system malfunctions, the light comes on. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates con- ventionally.
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When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. If the following conditions occur, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota deal- er as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on with the ignition key turned to “ON”, or remains on.
D The light comes on while driving. If the light lit during driving goes out and does not come on again, it is a normal operation. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors, back door (hardtop) and tailgate (soft−top) are completely closed. (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem- perature Warning Light (four−wheel drive models)
This light warns that the automatic trans- mission fluid temperature is too high.
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If this light comes on while you are driv- ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in ”P”. With the engine id- ling, wait until the light goes off. If the light goes off, you can start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off, call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position or remains on.
D The light comes on or flashes while
NOTICE
driving.
Continued driving with the warning light on may damage the automatic transmission.
(j) SRS Warning Light This light will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the system of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. The warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources.
(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light (Canada)
The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see ”Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3.) (l) Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound the headlight if switch is left on and the driver’s door is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch. (m) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver’s door with the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK” position.
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA- TORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of
the doors or
tailgate
(soft−top). The open door warning come on.
light should
3. Close the door or tailgate (soft−top).
The open door warning light should go off.
4. Turn the ignition key to ”ACC”.
The SRS warning light should come on. It goes off after about 6 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to ”ON”, but do
not start the engine. All the service reminder indicators ex- cept the open door warning light, SRS warning light and automatic transmis- sion light should come on. The ”ABS” warning light goes off after a few seconds.
temperature warning
fluid
6. Turn the ignition key to ”START”. The tempera-
automatic ture warning light should come on.
transmission
fluid
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If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
repair. Have
in need of
is
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SECTION 1− 6
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center differential lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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You must push in the key to turn the key from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be in the ”P” posi- tion before pushing the key. When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
CAUTION
For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the ve- hicle is moving, as this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of steering control.
NOTICE
leave the key
Do not in the ”ON” position if the engine is not running. The battery will discharge and the ignition could be damaged.
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”START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the ”ON” position when
released.
For starting tips, see Section 3.
”ON”—Engine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
”ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
the ”ACC” or
If you
”LOCK” position and open
the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel
is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
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the key
leave
in
Automatic transmission
Lock release button To prevent misshifting
Parking, engine starting and key removal
Reverse
Neutral Normal driving (with overdrive on) Stronger engine braking
Maximum engine braking
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in ”ON” position.)
Shift while holding the lock release button in
Shift normally
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Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions
”NORMAL” (Normal) mode for general driving conditions
”POWER” (Power) mode for powerful acceleration
”POWER” mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is in the ”POWER” mode
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three−speed or four−speed transmission
ON position (Shifting into overdrive possible)
OFF position (Shifting into overdrive not possible)
”O/D OFF” indicator light (Shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position)
D Always turn the overdrive switch on for better fuel economy.
Vehicles with cruise control⎯When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see ”Cruise control” in this section.
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Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of ”P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in ”ON” position and the lock re- lease button depressed). (a) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in ”How to start the engine” in Section 3. The transmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.
2. After starting the engine, always push
in the overdrive switch.
3. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.
With the selector lever in the “D” position and the overdrive switch in the “ON” posi- tion, the automatic transmission will shift automatically from the first gear through the fourth gear and select the most suit- able gear meeting the driving condition.
Even during ordinary driving, keep the overdrive switch turned on. (At this time, the “O/D OFF” indicator light on the in- strument cluster will be off.)
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Always keep the overdrive switch turned on fuel economy and quieter driving. If you have turned off the over- drive switch, be sure to turn the overdrive switch on again. the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the overdrive switch on.
If
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera- tor pedal while shifting.
4. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal
pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.
(b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/D OFF” indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear.
D Shift into the ”2” position. The trans- the second mission will downshift the vehicle speed drops gear when down the following lower to or speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled.
than
to
Two−wheel drive models
110 km/h (68 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
215/70R16 tires
100 km/h (62 mph)
235/60R16 tires
97 km/h (60 mph)
D Shift into the ”L” position. The trans- mission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will be en- abled. Two−wheel drive models
50 km/h (31 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
215/70R16 tires
44 km/h (27 mph)
235/60R16 tires
42 km/h (26 mph)
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
surface. Abrupt
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(c) Using the ”2” and ”L” positions The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously. With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in ”D”. With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatical- ly shift to second gear. With the selector lever in ”L”, the trans- mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
z Be careful not to overrev the en- gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:
Two−wheel drive models
”2” ”L”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
130 km/h (80 mph) 72 km/h (44 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
215/70R16 tires
”2” ”L”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
121 km/h (75 mph) 67 km/h (41 mph)
235/60R16 tires
”2” ”L”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
118 km/h (73 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the ”2” or ”L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, ”D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.
(d) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the ”R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve- hicle is moving.
(e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to
securely apply the parking brake.
3. With
the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the ”P” posi- tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector lever into ”P” position under any cir- cumstances while the vehicle is mov- ing. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result.
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(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve- hicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for- ward or backward as it becomes un- stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.
NOTICE
to
the
If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.
(f) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between third gear and over- drive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immedi- ately afterward.
D When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an up- grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.
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z Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.
(h) Driving in ”POWER” mode In the ”POWER” mode, the transmission is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the ”NORMAL” mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved. To set the ”POWER” mode, push in the driv- ing pattern selector button. The ”POWER” mode indicator light comes on. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the ”NORMAL” mode to improve fuel economy. (i)
If you cannot shift the selector le- ver out of ”P” position
is depressed, use
If you cannot shift the selector lever from the ”P” position even though the brake pedal lock override button. For instructions, see ”If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Section 4.
the shift
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gear
km/h (mph)
Four−wheel drive models
24 (15) 40 (25) 64 (40) 72 (45)
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
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:
Two−wheel drive models
gear
km/h (mph) 47 ( 29) 95 ( 59) 144 ( 89) 198 (114)
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. And do not use the clutch to hold 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
215/60R16 tires
gear
235/60R16 tires
gear
km/h (mph) 44 ( 27) 88 ( 53) 133 ( 83) 183 (114)
km/h (mph) 43 ( 26) 86 ( 53) 121 ( 75) 165 (102)
NOTICE
Do not downshift faster speed for the next lower gear.
if you are going the maximum allowable
than
Good driving practice D If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.
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D When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear.
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.
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Center differential lock system (four−wheel drive models with manual transmission)
The center differential lock system is pro- vided for use only when the vehicle does not have enough traction to move itself out of the following situations. D All front wheels or rear wheels are off
the ground or on a slippery surface.
D One of
the
four wheels
is off
the
ground or on a slippery surface.
Operating precautions D If the front wheels and rear wheels are the center differential
worn unevenly, may not lock or unlock smoothly.
D Before
locking
the center differential, make sure the wheels have stopped spinning.
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D Unlock the center differential immedi- ately after you finish using the center differential indicator buzzer will sound while the center dif- ferential is being unlocked.
lock system. An
D After you have pushed the center dif- ferential lock switch to lock and moved the vehicle a short distance, the indica- tor light in the instrument panel stays on. If the light either fails to come on or goes out, ask your Toyota dealer to check the locking mechanism.
the electrical system and
CAUTION
The center differential must be un- locked in normal driving. Locking the center differential will result in diffi- cult cornering control.
NOTICE
the center differential
Do not drive on a dry paved surface with locked. This may damage the locking mecha- nism and the drive system.
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If unlocking of the center differential is not completed, check the area around you for safety, then accelerate or decelerate, or move the vehicle backward.
NOTICE
While the indicator buzzer is sound- ing, do not make turns, and do not put the vehicle into a garage. This may damage the locking mechanism and the drive system.
To lock the center differential: 1. Press
the brake pedal and stop the
wheel spinning.
2. Put
the front wheels
in as straight−
ahead a position as possible.
3. Push the center differential lock switch and check that the indicator light in the instrument panel comes on.
To unlock the center differential: 1. Put
the front wheels
in as straight−
ahead a position as possible.
2. Push the center differential lock switch once again and check that the indicator light in the instrument panel goes out