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appears on the display. If you want to return to the beginning of the current file, push the “Ɲ” side of the button one time, quickly.

To fast forward or reverse the disc: If you want to fast forward or reverse the disc, push and hold it until you hear a beep. When you release the button, the player will resume playing. ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re- ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev- ent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono recep- tion.

TEXT Compact Disc Player This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” while the compact disc is playing. The display changes the order from the elapsed time to disc title to track title, then back to the elapsed time. If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the display. If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display, push and hold it until you hear a beep. The rest of the title (up to 24 letters) will appear.

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to

time

from

the elapsed

MP3/WMA Player This button is used to change the display for the MP3/WMA file that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” while the MP3/WMA file is playing. The display changes in the order folder name to file name to album title (MP3 file only) to track title to artist name, then back to the elapsed time. If this button is pushed while a MP3/WMA file that does not contain text data is play- ing, “NO TITLE” will appear on the dis- play. If the entire text data is not displayed, push and hold it until you hear a beep. The rest of the text data will appear. TUNE·FILE (Tuning and File up/down) Radio Turn the knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counterclockwise to step down the frequency. MP3/WMA Player Turn the knob clockwise to file up. Turn the knob counterclockwise to file down.

Audio system operating hints

NOTICE

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

over the audio system.

z Do not put anything other than a

Compact Disc into the slot.

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

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

signals are

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

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AM Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere—especially at night. These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta- tion, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak. Station interference—When a reflected sig- nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, interfere with each other, making it difficult to hear the broad- cast. Static—AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electri- cal motors. This results in static.

they can

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

CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES For high performance from your cassette player and tapes: Clean the tape head and other parts regu- larly. D A dirty

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

tapes. The easiest way

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

playing

speed,

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

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

D Store cassettes in their cases and out

of direct sunlight.

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CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS D Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.

D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may

make your compact disc player skip.

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

to be working. Remove

CAUTION

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

radiation exposure

Z17038

Special shaped discs

Z17058

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

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Low quality discs

Z17037

Labeled discs

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NOTICE

Do not use special shaped, transpar- ent/translucent, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the il- lustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player or changer, or it may be the discs.

impossible

to eject

Z17052

Correct

Wrong

inserting

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

D Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them. Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

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Z17053

To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint−free cloth that has been damp- ened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc (not in circles). Dry it with another soft, lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti−static device.

MP3/WMA FILES D MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3
to an audio compression

and refers technology standard.

D WMA

is short

for Windows MediaTM Audio. WMA is able to compress audio data to about 1/2 the level of MP3.

D The MP3/WMA player allows playback of MP3/WMA files on CD−ROM, CD−R and CD−RW discs. Disc recordings compatible with level 1
and level 2 of ISO 9660 and with the Romeo and Joliet file system can be played back.

D When naming a MP3/WMA file, add the extension

filename

corresponding (.mp3/.wma).

file

the

D The MP3/WMA player plays back files with extension (.mp3/.wma) as an MP3/WMA file. To prevent noise and malfunctions, do not use this extension for files other than MP3/WMA files.

name

D It is possible to play back multi−ses-

sion compatible recorded discs.

D When playing discs with MP3/WMA files and audio data (CD−DA) such as CD−EXTRA and MIXED−MODE CD, CD−DA only can be played.

D Files are compatible with the ID3 Tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2 and Ver. 2.3
formats for display of album (disc title), track (track title) and artist (track art- ist).

D Files are compatible with the WMA Tag for display of album (disc title), track (track title) and artist (track artist).

D Only when MP3/WMA files of 32, 44.1
and 48 kHz frequencies are played back, the emphasis function is valid. (MP3 files: 16, 22.05, 24 kHz sampling frequencies can be played back.)

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D The sound quality of MP3/WMA files generally becomes better with higher bit rates. This product can play record- ings with bit rates as follows:

it

MP3 files: 64 kbps to 320 kbps WMA files: 48 kbps to 320 kbps But in order to be able to enjoy a certain sound quality, is recom- mended to use only discs recorded with a bit rate of at least 128 kbps. D The MP3/WMA player does not play back MP3/WMA files from discs record- er using packet write data transfer (UDF re- corded using “pre−mastering” software rather than packet−write software.

format). Discs should be

D There is no m3u playlist compatibility. D There is no compatibility with the MP3i

(MP3 interactive) or mp3PRO format.

D The MP3/WMA player

is compatible

with VBR (Variable Bit Rate).

D When playing back files recorded as VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if fast−forward or reverse operations are used.

D It is not possible to check folders that

do not include MP3/WMA files.

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D MP3 files in up to 8 tiers of folders can be played back. However, there is a delay in the start of playback on discs with numerous tiers. For this rea- son we recommend creating discs with no more than 2 tiers.

D It is possible to play back up to 255

files on one disc.

D It is possible to play back up to 192

folders on one disc.

Folder 1
001
Folder 2
002
003
004
005

Folder 3
006

18i023

Folder

Folder 4
007

Folder 5
008

Folder 6
009

Folder 7
010

Folder 8
011

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D The turn of play of the compact disc having the structure shown on the left is as follows:

001

002 . . .

011

D The order changes depending on the PC and MP3/WMA encoding software you use.

CD−R and CD−RW discs D CD−R/CD−RW discs that have not been to the “finalizing process” (a subject process that allows them to be played back on a conventional CD player) cannot be played back.

D It may not be possible to play back CD−R/CD−RW discs recorded on a mu- sic CD recorder or a personal comput- er because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc. on the lens of this unit.

D Playback of discs recorded on a per- sonal computer may not be possible depending on the application settings and the environment. Record with the correct format. (For details, contact the manufacturer of the applications.)

impossible

D Playback of CD−R/CD−RW discs may in case of direct become tempera- exposure tures, or the storage conditions in the vehicle.

to sunlight, high

D The MP3/WMA player conforms to the track skip function of the CD−R/CD− RW disc.

D If you insert a CD−RW disc into the MP3/WMA player, to play- back will be longer than for a conven- tional CD or CD−R disc.

time

load

D Read

the precautions accompanying

the CD−R/CD−RW discs before use.

D Recordings on CD−R/CD−RW cannot the DDCD

be played back using (Double Density CD) system.

D Titles and other

text

information re- corded on a CD−R/CD−RW disc may not be displayed by the MP3/WMA player (in the case of audio data (CD− DA)).

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TERMS Packet write— This is a general term for a method of writing on CD−R, etc. at the time required for a file, just as is done with files on floppy or hard discs. Bit rate— This expresses data volume per second, or bps units (bits per second). The higher the rate, the more information is available to reproduce the sound. Using the same encoding methods (such as MP3/WMA), the higher the rate, the better the sound. Multi−session— Multi−session is a recording method that allows additional data to be recorded later. When recording data on a CD−ROM, CD−R or CD−RW, etc., all data from be- ginning to end is treated as a single unit or session. Multi−session is a method of recording more than 2 sessions in one disc. CD−DA— CD−DA is an abbreviation of Compact Disc Digital Audio. It refers to the uncom- pressed format of regular CDs.

include

ID3/WMA

tag editing

information can

ID3/WMA Tag— This is a method of embedding track−re- lated information in a MP3/WMA file. This embedded the track title, the artist’s name, the album title, the music genre, the year of produc- tion, comments and other data. The con- tents can be freely edited using software with functions. Al- though the tags are restricted to the num- ber of characters, the information can be viewed when the track is played back. ISO 9660 format— This is the international standard for the format logic of CD−ROM folders and files. For the ISO 9660 format, there are regula- tions for the following two levels. Level 1: The file name is in 8.3 format (the name consists of up to 8 characters, half−byte English capital letters and half−byte nu- merals and the “−” sign, with a file exten- sion of three characters.)

Level 2: The file name can have up to 31 (MP3
files)/15 (WMA files) characters (including the separation mark “.” and a file exten- sion). Each folder contains less than 8
hierarchies. Extended formats Joliet: File name can have up to 64 characters. Romeo: File names can have up to 128 charac- ters. m3u— Playlists created using the “WINAMP” soft- ware have a playlist file extension (.m3u). MP3— MP3 is short for MPEG 1 & 2 Audio Layer 3. It is an audio compression standard set by a working group (MPEG) of the ISO (International Standards Organization). MP3 is able to compress audio data to about 1/10 level of a conventional disc.

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WMA— WMA is short for Windows MediaTM Audio. It is the audio file format developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA to compress audio data to about 1/2 the lev- el of MP3. Windows MediaTM and WindowsR are reg- istered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora- tion in the United States and other coun- tries.

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SECTION 1− 9

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips Instrument panel vents Air conditioning filter

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Controls

1. Air intake selector

2. Air flow selector

3. Temperature selector

4. Fan speed selector

5. “A/C” Button (on some models)

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Fan speed selector Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- crease. Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature— to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from the

flow selector

windshield vents. the Turning the air windshield position turns on the defog- ging function with the purpose of clear- ing the front view. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in FRESH.

to

the “A/C” button

Vehicles with “A/C” button— Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. For details about air flow selector settings, see “Air flow selector settings” described below.

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

flows mainly

from

the

instrument panel vents.

2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. 3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor

vents.

the

4. Floor/Windshield—Air

flows mainly floor vents and windshield

from vents. Use with the air intake selector posi- tioned in FRESH.

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Air intake selector Turn the knob to select the air source. 1. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-

tem.

2. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside

the vehicle.

“A/C” button (on some models) To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again.

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Air flow selector settings

PS19503

Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after

it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.

D Make sure the air intake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked (by leaves or snow, for example).

D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield. The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield.

D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through- out the vehicle.

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

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D When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust thrown up by the ve- hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake selector be set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to any setting except “0”.

D If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior.

Heating For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “0” Temperature—Towards WARM

(red zone)

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

for a

few minutes. To keep

D For quick heating, select recirculated air the windows from fogging, select fresh af- ter interior has been warmed.

the vehicle

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

fied heating.

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

PS19504a

Air conditioning For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “0” Temperature—Towards COLD

(blue zone)

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

D For quick cooling, turn the temperature selector knob fully towards COLD and change the air intake selector mode RECIRCULATE.

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Ventilation For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “0” Temperature—Towards COLD

(blue zone)

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

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

Fan speed—Any setting except “0” Temperature—Towards WARM

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

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

the purpose of clearing

Turning the air flow selector to windshield position turns on the defogging function with front view. Vehicles with “A/C” button— Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.

the “A/C” button

the

Instrument panel vents

D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.

Open

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

Fan speed—Any setting except “0” Temperature—Towards WARM

(red zone)

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

PS19505

Close

the

the purpose of clearing

Turning the air flow selector to windshield position turns on the defogging function with front view. Vehicles with “A/C” button— Press for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while de- choose

the “A/C” button

windshield,

frosting floor/windshield air flow.

the

Side vents

PS19506

Open

Close

Center vents

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

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

PS19507

Side vents

PS19508

Center vents

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Air conditioning filter (on some models)—

PS19509

PS19510

The air conditioning filter information label is placed inside of the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed. The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent.

The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box.

—Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter may clog af- ter long use. The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi- tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to fog up easily in FRESH mode. To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and replace the air conditioning filter the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, such as inner city or desert areas, early replacement may be required. scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement.”)

according

(For

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PS19511

PS19512

PS19513

1. Push in each side of the glove box

to disconnect the claws.

2. Pinch

the knobs

located on each

side and remove the filter cover.

3. Pull out the filter and rotate it as shown in the illustration to remove. Inspect the filter on the surface.

If it is dirty, it should be replaced.

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PS19514

When inserting the filter in the filter outlet, keep the arrow pointing up and insert the filter as shown in the illustra- tion above.

INFORMATION

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

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SECTION 2

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

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Break−in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break−in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle: D Avoid full

throttle acceleration when

starting and driving.

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

300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive slowly with the manual

transmission in a high gear.

D Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un- leaded gasoline. To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. The special nozzle on pumps with un- leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan- dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. the gasoline you use At a minimum, should meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93
in Canada.

NOTICE

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three− way catalytic converter to lose its ef- fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly. Also, this can increase maintenance costs.

fuel, or

the recommended

OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc- tane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating or research octane number lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will lead to engine damage. If your engine knocks... If you detect heavy knocking even when using if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. However, occasionally, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel- erating or driving up hills. This is normal and there is no need for concern. GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT ADDITIVES Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contain detergent additives to avoid build−up of engine deposits. However, all gasoline sold the U.S. contains detergent additives to keep clean and/or clean intake systems.

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QUALITY GASOLINE Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., Europe and Japan have developed a specification fuel named World−Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied world wide. The WWFC consists of four categories that depend on required emission lev- els. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted. The WWFC improves air quali- ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance. CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline, including re- formulated gasoline that contains oxy- genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas. Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gas- oline provide excellent vehicle perfor- mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im- prove air quality.

If you use gasohol

OXGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol. GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT Some gasoline contain an octane en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- cropentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con- taining MMT is used, your emission con- trol system may be adversely affected. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in- strument cluster may come on. If this hap- pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser- vice.

GASOLINE QUALITY In a very few cases, you may experience drivability problems caused by the particu- lar gasoline that you are using. If you continue to have unacceptable drivability, try changing gasoline brands. If this does not rectify your problem, then consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

z Do not use gasohol other

than stated above. It will cause fuel sys- tem damage or vehicle performance problems.

z If driveability problems occur (poor engine

hot knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

vaporizing,

starting,

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

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

42 L (11.1 gal., 9.2 lmp. gal.)

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Fuel pump shut off system The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- plying fuel to the engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision. To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates, ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start it.

turn

the

CAUTION

Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, fuel system has been damaged and it is in need of repair. In this case, do not restart the engine.

the

is

it

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

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Three−way catalytic converter

PS21501

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

CAUTION

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

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

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NOTICE

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

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

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

vehicle.

z Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.

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z Keep your engine in good running order. Malfunctions the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel system could cause an ex- tremely high three−way catalytic converter temperature.

z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a check−up as soon as possible. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three−way catalytic converter sys- tem best.

z To

the

that

ensure

three−way catalytic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly, your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

scheduled

Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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D Keep the back door closed while driving. An open or unsealed back door may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle.

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

the back door

D If you smell exhaust fumes in the the windows and vehicle, open to ensure close plenty of fresh air enters the ve- hicle. If you can smell exhaust fumes even though there are no other vehicles in the surrounding area, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer. Continued in- halation of exhaust fumes can lead to death by gas poisoning.

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

the high

D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves. Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with is burned along with the fuel. High tem- perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.

intake air and

the

The amount of engine oil consumed de- pends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed by high−speed driv- ing and frequent acceleration and decel- eration. A new engine consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned. Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qts./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qts./600
miles) When judging the amount of oil con- sumption, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately.

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As an example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a nor- mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not changed. The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds, as on an express way, making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds. IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop- er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en- gine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.

For detailed information on oil level check, see “Checking level” on page 270 in Section 7−2.

the engine oil

Iridium−tipped spark plugs

BS21008

Your engine is fitted with iridium−tipped spark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only iridium−tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor- mance or smooth driveability.

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Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub−systems. If either sub−system should fail, the other will still work. However, the pedal will be harder to press, and your stopping distance will increase. Also, the brake system warning light may come on.

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

the brakes.

BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to power−assist the engine should quit while you are driving, you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure. There is enough reserved vacuum two stops—but no more!

for one or

If

CAUTION

D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu- um.

lost,

D Even if the power assist

is com- pletely the brakes will still work. But you will have to push the pedal hard, much harder than nor- mal. And your braking distance will increase.

(with

ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM “ABS” warning light) The anti−lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock−up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steer- ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances.

Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti−lock brake system func- tion is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the anti−lock brake sys- tem work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake in a panic stop. This will re- sult in reduced braking performance.

The anti−lock brake system becomes op- erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). the brake pedal on slippery Depressing road surfaces such as on a manhole cov- er, a steel plate at a construction site, joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day tends to activate the anti−lock brake sys- tem. You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This means that the anti−lock brake system is in the self−check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction.

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When the anti−lock brake system is ac- tivated, the following conditions may occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- tion of the system: D You may hear the anti−lock brake sys- tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve- hicle body and steering wheel. You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve- hicle is stopped.

D At the end of the anti−lock brake sys- the brake pedal may

tem activation, move a little forward.

CAUTION

Do not overestimate the anti−lock brake system: Although the anti−lock brake system assists in providing ve- hicle control, it is still important to drive with all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, be- cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti− lock brake system on. If tire grip performance exceeds its capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain, the anti−lock brake system does not provide vehicle control.

the vehicle

Anti−lock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- tance: Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from front of you. Compared with vehicles without an anti−lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis- tance in the following cases: D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−

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covered roads.

D Driving with tire chains installed. D Driving over the steps such as the

joints on the road.

D Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differ- ences in surface height.

Install all 4 tire of specified size at appropriate pressure: The anti−lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respec- tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed resulting longer stopping dis- tance.

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SH21003

Type A

Type B

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A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem.

CAUTION

If the “ABS” warning light remains on together with the brake system warn- ing light, immediately stop your ve- hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. In this case, not only the anti−lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unsta- ble during braking.

“ABS” warning light This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti− lock brake system works properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. There- after, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on again. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates con- ventionally. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. If either of the following conditions oc- curs, this indicates a malfunction some- where in the components monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, or remains on.

D The light comes on while you are driv-

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Electric power steering system The electric power steering system, us- ing an electric motor, assists the turn- ing of the steering wheel. In the following cases, you may feel the steering becomes heavy. But it is not a malfunction. D When maneuvering or turning frequently

over a long time The power steering effect will be re- duced to prevent the system from over- heating. Avoid the steering wheel, or stop the vehicle and turn the ignition key to “ACC” or “LOCK”. The system will become cool in about 10
minutes.

turning

NOTICE

Frequent maneuvering and turning over a long time may cause damage to the system in which the mecha- nism prevents overheating of the elec- tric power steering system.

D When the battery is discharged

the

battery’s

recharge or

Check necessary, battery. For details, see battery condition” on page 284 Section 7−3.

If the “Checking in

condition. replace

In the following case, you may feel the steering becoming heavy. Then, after 5
the electric power minutes or more, steering system warning light comes on. But it is not a malfunction. D When racing the engine for 30 seconds

or more with the vehicle stopped The normal power steering effect will be obtained and the warning light will go off when you start driving.

INFORMATION

SZ21004

operating

When the steering wheel is turned, a motor (whining sound) may be heard. This occurs when the power steering motor works and is not defective.

sound

Electric power steering system warning light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If the elec- tric power steering system warning light works properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. If the system has malfunc- tions, the light comes on again. 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 when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or remains on.

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D The light stays on while you are driv-

ing.

The warning light turning on while racing the engine for a long time may not indi- cate malfunction. To turn off the light, re- start the engine and start driving.

CAUTION

If the electric power steering system warning light comes on, take your ve- hicle to Toyota dealer as soon as possible. In this case, more effort is required to turn the steering wheel firmly when driving.

the steering wheel

than usual. Grip

for

Brake pad wear limit indicators

Your Toyota’s identification— —Vehicle identification number

PS21502

PS21503

The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

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—Engine number

PS21504

QS21002

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

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 47
mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove it will result in destroy- ing the integrity of the label. Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth- er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio- late certain state or federal laws.

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Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

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

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Tire information— —Tire symbols (Standard tire)

PS21505

This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “Tire

size” on page 195.

2. DOT and Tire

Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “DOT and Tire Identification Num- ber (TIN)” on page 194.

3. Location of tread wear indica- tors—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 276. 4. Tire ply composition and mate- rials—Plies mean a layer of rub- ber−coated parallel cords. Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire.

5. Radial tires or bias−ply tires—A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked with “RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.

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6. “TUBELESS”

or

“TUBE TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.

7. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 276.

tire

8. Maximum cold

inflation pressure—This means the pres- sure to which a tire may be in- flated. For recommended cold tire inflation pressure, see “Tires” on page 299. 9. Summer

tire or all season tire—An all season tire has “M+S” on tire not marked with “M+S” is a summer tire. For details, see “Types of tires” on page 204.

the sidewall. The

10.Uniform tire quality grading— For details, see “Uniform tire quali- ty grading” that follows.

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—Tire symbols (Compact spare tire)

PS21506

This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”—A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. For details, see “Compact spare tire” on page 229.

2. Tire size—For details, see “Tire

size” on page 195.

3. DOT and Tire

Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “DOT and Tire Identification Num- ber (TIN)” on page 194.

4. Location of tread wear indica- tors—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 276. 5. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 276.

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6. Maximum cold

tire