Publication No. OM33466UU
Part No. 01999-33466
Printed in Japan 11- 9711- 04
Quick index
D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 69. . . . .
D If your vehicle will not start 151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D If your engine stalls while driving 154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D If your vehicle overheats 155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D If you have a flat tire 156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D If your vehicle needs to be towed 162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Tips for driving during break- in period 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D How to start the engine 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D General maintenance 174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Complete index 221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
5S- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher.
1MZ- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number
96) or higher is recommended.
See page 129 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API SH, ’’Energy- Conserving II’’ or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
is recommended.
See page 188 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid D- II or DEXRON
III (DEXRON
II).
Tire information: See pages 191 through 195.
Tire pressure: See page 215.
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1. Rear view mirror remote control
lever
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side vent
4. Instrument cluster
5. Center vents
6. Glovebox
7. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light
8. Garage door opener box or
miscellany box
9. Power window switches
10. Power door lock switch
11. Cup holders
12. Cup holder or rear ashtray
13. Parking brake lever
14. Automatic transmission selector
lever or manual transmission gear
shift lever
15. Miscellany box
16. Hood lock release lever
Instrument panel overview
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1. Power rear view mirror control
switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Clock
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Car audio
7. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Front ashtray
10. Power outlet
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Traction control system off switch
16. Instrument panel light control knob
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Service reminder indicators or
indicator lights
3. Fuel gauge
4. Speedometer
5. Odometer and two trip meters
6. Theft deterrent system indicator
light
7. Tachometer
8. Trip meter reset knob
9. Low fuel level warning light
Instrument cluster overview
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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Anti-lock brake system warning light *
1
Brake system warning light *
1
Seat belt reminder light*
1
Discharge warning light*
1
Malfunction indicator lamp*
1
Low oil pressure warning light*
1
Open door warning light*
1
SRS airbag warning light*
1
Low windshield washer fluid
warning light*
1
Rear light failure warning light*
1
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Automatic transmission indicator light.
Traction control system off
indicator/warning light *
1
Turn signal indicator lights.
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive-of f indicator lighrt.
Cruise control indicator light*
2
Slip indicator light.
*
1
: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.
*
2
: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.
Part 1
Keys
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors
S
Keys
S Side doors
S Power windows
S Trunk lid
S Hood
S Theft deterrent system
S Fuel tank cap
S Electric moon roof
Your vehicle is supplied with two
kinds of key.
1. Master key- This key works in every
lock.
2. Subkey- This key will not work in the
glovebox.
To protect things locked in the glovebox
when you have your vehicle parked, leave
the subkey with the attendant.
Since the side doors and back door can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare key in case you accidentally
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys of if you need
additional keys, duplicates can be made
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Vehicles with power door lock sys-
tem—All doors lock and unlock simulta-
neously with either front door. In the driv-
er’s door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-
cession will unlock all the side doors and
back door simultaneously.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN-
SIDE LOCK BUTTON
Move the lock button.
To lock: Push the button downward.
To unlock: Pull the button upward.
Closing the door with the lock button
pushed in will also lock the door. Be care-
ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock system—
The door cannot be locked if you leave the
key in the ignition switch.
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
Side doors
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch on the front side.
To unlock: Push the switch on the rear
side
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-
ly.
REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS
Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a rear door
so it can be opened from the outside only,
not from inside. We recommend using
this feature whenever small children are in
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Before driving, be sure that the
doors are closed and locked, espe-
cially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the ve-
hicle during an accident. It also
helps prevent the doors from being
opened unintentionally.
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Locking operation
Unlocking operations
Your vehicle has a wireless remote
control system that can lock or unlock
all the doors, or sound an alarm of the
theft deterrent system from a distance
within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the
vehicle.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS
To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and surely.
To lock: Push the ”LOCK” switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time, parking lights, side marker lights and
tail lights flash.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any of the doors is not securely closed,
or if the key is in the ignition switch, locking
cannot be performed by the “LOCK”
switch.
To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the driver’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. At
this time, parking lights, side marker lights
and tail lights flash twice.
You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking
opeartion is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
—Wireless remote control
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“PANIC” SWITCH
Pushing the “PANIC” switch for 2 sec-
onds blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights
and other exterior lights. The engine
cannot be started because the starter
circuit will be cut.
The “PANIC” switch is used to deter the
vehicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to brake into or damage your ve-
hicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To
stops this in the midway, push the “PAN-
IC” switch once again. The starter circuit
cut will be kept on until the “PANIC” mode
is cancelled.
To cancel the “PANIC” mode, unlock any
door with the key or tranmitter or turn the
ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ACC”
position.
The “PANIC” mode does not work when
the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER
The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol-
lowing instructions in order not to cause
damage on the transmitter.
S Do not leave the transmitter on the
places where the temperature becomes
high such as on the dashboard.
S Do not disaassemble it.
S Avoid knocking it hard against other ob-
jects or dropping it.
S Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 2 wireless remote con-
trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed in-
formation.
If the wireless remote control transmitter
doew not actualte the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance:
S Check for closeness to a radio transmit-
ter such as a radio station or an airport
which can interfer with normal operation
of the transmitter.
S The batteries may have been con-
sumed. Check the batteries in the trans-
mitter. To replace the batteries, see “Re-
placing transmitter batteries.”
Replacing transmitter batteries
The expected lift of your transmitter bat-
teries is about one year. For replacement,
use DURACELL
DL2016 or equivalent.
a. Using a screwdriver, separate the two
halves of the transmitter with the transmit-
ter buttons facing down.
b. Remove and replace the transmitter
batteries.If yout touch a new battery with
your fingers, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
Skin oils may shorten the batteries’ life.
c. Reassemble the transmitter case.
Make sure the gasket is properly installed
.After replaceing batteries, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
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If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid
the possibility of theft, or an accident.
MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT7T
ISC: 1470 K1361
MADE IN U.S.A.
This complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference re-
cieved, including interference that
may caused undesired operation.
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door.
The power windows work when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position. Howev-
er, if both doors are closed, they work for
45 seconds even after the ignition switch
is turned off. They stop working when ei-
ther door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves
as long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and
then release it. The window will fully open.
To stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
Power windows
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OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN-
DOWS
Use the switch on each passengers’
door or the switches on the dirver’s
door that control each passengers’
window.
The windows move as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver’s door, the passenger’s win-
dows cannot be operated.
CAUTION
!
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
S Always make sure the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all oc-
cupants are kept completely inside
the vehicle before you close the
power windows. If someone’s
neck, head or hands gets caught in
a closing window, it could result in
a serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, be sure
that they operate the windows safe-
ly.
S When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervi-
sion. Use the “WINDOW LOCK”
button to prevent them from mak-
ing unexpected use of the
switches.
S Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni-
tion key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches
and get trapped in a window. Unat-
tended children can become in-
volved in serious accidents.
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To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clock-
wise..
See “Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.—Lock release leverTo open the
trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on
the lock release lever.
CAUTION
!
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
To open the trunk lid from the driver’s
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
—Lock release leverTrunk lid—
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This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.
1. Push down the security lock levers
to lock the rear seatbacks.
On vehicles with built-in child restraing,
only the left seatback has a lock lever and
can be lowered. The right seatback can-
not be folded down.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are se-
curely locked, otherwise someone could
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
seat.
2. After closing the trunk lid, insert
the master key and turn it counter-
clockwise to deactivate the lock re-
lease lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.
To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will spring up slightly.
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is securely locked. Otherwise, the
hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.
CAUTION
!
—Luggage security system Hood
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its clip-
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
until make sure it locks into place. If nec-
essary, press down gently on front edge to
lock it.
CAUTION
!
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely.
To deter the vehicle theft, the system is
designed to give an alarm and keep the
engine from being started if any of the
doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is dis-
connected and then reconnected
when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights. The engine cannot
be started because the starter circuit will
be cut.
Theft deterrent system—
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SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position and remove it.
2. Have all passengers get out of the ve-
hicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and
hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are clsoed and
locked.
As the doors are locked, the syste, will
give you a preparation time of 30 seconds
before the setting, during which the doors,
trunk and hood may be opened to prepare
for the setting.
Be careful not to unlock any door with the
key or wireless remote control transmitter
during setting. This will cancel the system.
4. After making sure the indicator light
starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
The system will automatically be set after
the preparation time passes. The indica-
tor light will flash to show the system is
set. If any of the doors, trunck or hood is
open at that time, the setting is interrupted
until it is closed and locked.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the insode will activate the system.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will give the alarm and cut the
starter circuit under the following condi-
tions:
S If any of the doors is unlocked or if the
trunk or hood is forcibly opened without
the key or wireless remote control trans-
mitter
S If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop with the starter cirucit cut kept
on.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm each time all the doors, trunk
and hood are closed after the alarm stops.
The alarm will be activated again under
the following conditiions:
S If any of the doors, trunk or hood is
opened
S If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
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Stopping the alarm
Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK” to
“ACC” position . The alarm will be stopped
with the starter circuit kep on. Stopping
the arm in this manner will keep the alarm
from being reactivated when any of the
doors, trunk or hood is opened.
Interrupting the setting
With the system set, the trunk can be
opened with the key without activating or
cancelling the system. While it is open,
the doors and hood may be opened in
addition. However, when the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected, the system is activated.
To resume the setting, close and lock all
the doors, trunk and hood. The trunk must
be closed with the key removed.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
Unlock either front door with the key or
wireless remote control transmitter. This
cancels the system completely and the
starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once.
INDICATOR LIGHT
The indicator light gives the following
three indications.
FLASHING—The system is set. You
need the key or wireless remote control
transmitter to open the doors, trunk and
hood.
ON—The system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The doors, trunk
and hood may be opened without a key or
wireless remote control tranmsitter.
OFF—The system is inactive. You may
open any door, trunk and hood.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control trans-
mitter. Be sure to wait until the indica-
tor light starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Cancel the system by unlocking any of
the doors with the key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter.
5. Repeart this operation for the other
doors, trunk and hood. When testing
on the hood, also check that the sys-
tem is activated when the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected.
If the system does not work properly, have
it checked by your Toyota dealer.
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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
CAUTION
!
S Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refuelling.
The fumes are flammable.
S When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before remov-
ing it. after removing the cap, hang
it on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.
Except 5S-FE engined vehicles with
manual transmission—
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
S Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
S Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built in
check valve to reduce fuel tank vac-
uum.
Fuel tank cap
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Sliding operation
Tilting operation
To operate the moon roof, use the
switches beside the personal light.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position. However,
if all the doors are closed, it works for 45
seconds even after the ignition switch is
turned off. It stops working when any of
the doors are opened.
Sun shade operation—
The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.
Sliding operation—
To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE
OPEN” side.
The roof will fully open. To stop the roof
partway, push the switch on either the
“SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.
To close: Push the switch on the ”TILT UP”
side.
As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the three-quarters closed posi-
tion before fully closing. Therefore, re-
lease the switch and then push it again to
close it completely.
Tilting operation—
To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT UP”
side.
To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE
OPEN” side.
You may stop the moon roof at any de-
sired position. The roof will move while the
switch is being pushed and stop when re-
leased.
CAUTION
!
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
S When the vehicle is moving, always
keep the head, hands and other
parts of the body of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Other-
wise, you could be seriously in-
jured if the vehicle stops suddenly
or if the vehicle is involved in an ac-
cident.
Electric moon roof
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S Always make sure nobody places
his/her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening be-
fore you close the roof . If some-
one’s neck, head or hands gets
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in a serious injury. When any-
one closes the roof, first make sure
it is safe to do so.
S Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni-
tion key still inserted. They could
use the moon roof switches and get
trapped in the roof opening. Unat-
tended children can become in-
volved in serious accidents.
S Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.
Part 1
Seats
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment precautions
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-3
Seats, Seat belts, Steering
wheel and Mirrors
S
Seats
S Front seats
S Fold-down rear seat
S Head restraints
S Seat belts
S SRS airbags
S Child restraint
S Tilt steering wheel
S Outside rear view mirrors
S Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror
S Sun visors
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belt provided.
CAUTION
!
S Do not drive with the occupants not
properly seated such as sitting on
top of a folded-down seatback, or
in the luggage compartment. Per-
sons not properly seated and not
properly restrained by seat belts
can be severely injured in the event
of emergency braking or a colli-
sion.
S During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe inju-
ries can occur in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION
!
S Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
S When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a passen-
ger or luggage.
S After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
S After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
S Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seat-
lock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjusting
lever; the seat may suddenly move,
causing the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
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S While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.
1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LE-
VER
Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to
the desired position with slight body
pressure and release lever.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING
LEVER
Lean forward and pull the lever up.
Then lean back to the desired angle
and release the lever.
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection when the driver and
the passenger are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore,
in the event of a frontal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seat-
back.
—Adjusting front seats
(manual seat)
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3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUST-
ING KNOB
Turn the knob either way.
4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD-
JUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever upward or downward.
1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSH-
ION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH
More the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the front
seats. It might interfere with the seat-lock
mechanism.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING
SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat-
back at that position.
—Adjusting front seats
(power seat)
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CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection when the driver and
the passenger are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore,
in the event of a formal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seat-
back.
3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD-
JUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever upward or downward
1. Pull up the seatback security lock
lever 1 to the unlock position.
2. Pull up the lock release button 2.
3. Fold down the seatback.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
On vehicles with built-in child restraint,
only the left seatback can be folded down.
This will enlarge the trunck room as far as
the seatbacks. See “Luggage stowage
precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to
observe in loading luggage.
NOTICE
Make sure the luggage loaded in the
enlarged trunk room will not
damage the webbing of the rear
center seat belt when the left
seatback is folded down.
Fold-down rear seat
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CAUTION
!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:
S Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in the proper
position for ready to use.
S Make sure the rear center seat belt
can be pulled out of the retractor. If
it cannot, firmly pull the belt and re-
lease it. You will then be able to
smoothly pull the belt out of the re-
tractor.
S Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.
Front
For your safety, adjust the head re-
straint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.
On some models, you can also move the
head restraint forward or backward. If
such adjustment is desired, pull or push
the head restraint.
The head restraing is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
mended.
CAUTION
!
S Adjust the top of the head restraint
so that it is closest to the top of
your ears.
S After adjusting the head resstraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
S Do not drive with the restraints re-
moved.
Head restraints
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Toyota strongly urges that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re-
strained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase
the chance of injury and/or the severity of
injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system ap-
propriate for the child until the child be-
comes large enough to properly wear the
vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint”
for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear seat
and myst be restrained using the vehicle’s
seat belt. According to accident statistics,
the shild is safer when properly restrained
in the rear seat than in the front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat
belts should be worn properly. If an acci-
dent oocurs and the seat belts are not
worn properly, the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the airbag may cause serious injury
to the child.
Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel
on either rear or front seats. An unre-
strained child could suffer serious injury
during emergency braking or a collision.
Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It
does not provide suffiecent restraint.
If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s
neck or face, have the child sit slightly
closer to the buckely side ot the seat so
that the belt lays across the shoulder.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends
the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips and not on the
waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury,
first check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.
CAUTION
!
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more like-
ly to suffer serious bodily injury in
the event of sudden braking or a col-
lision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:
S Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even chil-
dren.
S Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
much. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection when the seat-
backs are in the upright position.
(See the seat adjustment instruc-
tions.)
S Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care
that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seat or doors.
S Inspect the belt system periodical-
ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Damaged parts should
be replaced. Do not desassemble
or modify the system.
Seat belts—
—Seat belt precautions
29
S Keep the belts clean and dry. If they
need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
ers—they may severely weaken the
belts.
S Replace the belt assembly (includ-
ing bolts) if it has been used in a se-
vere impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.
Adjust the seat as needed (front seats
only) and sit up straight and well back
int eh seat. To fasten your belt, pull it
out tf the retractor and insert the tab
into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to you size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It aslo may lock
if you lean forward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend,
and you can move around freely.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.
You will then be able to smoothly pull the
belt out of the retractor.
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-
pletely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that posi-
tion and cannot be extended. This feature
is used to hold the child restraint system
securely. (For details, see “Child restraint”
in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully
retract the belt and then pull the belt out
once more.
CAUTION
!
S After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.
S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
S If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact
your Toyota dealer.
—Front and rear seat belts
30
Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder
anchor—
Adjust the shoulder anchor position
to your size.
To raise: Slide the anchor up.
To lower: Push in the lock release button
and slide the anchor down.
After adjustment make sure the anchor is
locked in position.
CAUTION
!
Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
your shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not
falling off your shoulder. Failure to
do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and cause
severe injures in a collision.
Adjust the position of the lap and
shoulder belts
Position the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips—not your waist, then adjust it to
a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion
upward through the latch plate.
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CAUTION
!
S High-positioned lap belts and
loose-fitting belts both could in-
crease the chance of injury due to
sliding under the lap belt during an
accident or other unintended re-
sult. Keep the lap belt as low on
your hip bone as possible.
S For your safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under your arm.
To release the belt, press the buckle-
release button and allow the belt to re-
tract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then
make sure it remains untwisted as it re-
tracts.
If your seat belt cannot be fastened se-
curely because it is not long enough, a
personalized seatbelt extender is avail-
able from your Toyota dealer free of
charge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer
so that the dealer can order the proper re-
quired length for the extender. Bring the
heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-
er measurement and selection of length.
Additional ordering information is avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
!
When using the seat belt extender,
observe the following. Failure to fol-
low these instructions could result
in less effectiveness of the seat belt
restraint system in case of vehicle
accident, increasing the chance of
personal injury.
S Never use the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt with-
out it.
—Seat belt extender
32
S Remember that the extender pro-
vided for your may not be safe
when used on a different vehicle,
or for another person or at a differ-
ent seating position than the one
originally intended for.
To connect the extender to the seat
belt, insert the tab into the seat belt
buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on
the buckle-release buttons of the ex-
tender and the seat belt are both facing
outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on the
buckle-release button on the extender,
not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
damage to the vehicle interior and extend-
er itself.
When not in use, remove the extender
and store in the vehicle for future use.
S After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the seat belt extender is not
twisted.
S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
S If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact
your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
!
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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) airbags are designed to provide
further protection to the driver and
front passenger when added to the pri-
mary protection provided by the seat
belts.
In response to a severe frontal impact, the
SRS airbags work together with the seat
belts to help preventing or reduce injury by
inflating, in order to decrease the likeli-
hood of the driver’s or front passenger’s
head or chest directly hitting the steering
wheel or dashboard. The passenger air-
bag is activated even with no passenger
in the front seat.
This indicator comes on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or
“ON” position. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS airbags
are operating properly.
The SRS airbag warning light system
monitors the airbag sensor assembly, in-
flators, warning light, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources
The SRS airbag system is designed to
activate in response to a severe frontal
impact within the shaded area be-
tween the arrows in the illustration.
The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity
of the impact is above the designed
threshold level, comparable to an approxi-
mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im-
pacting straight into a fixed barrier that
does not move or deform.
If the severity of the impact is below the
above threshold level, the SRS airbags
may not deploy.
SRS airbags
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However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign
pole, which can move or deform on im-
pact, or if it is involved in an underride col-
lision (e.g. a collision in which the noise of
the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under,
the bed of a truck.
It is possible with collision severity at the
marginal level of airbag sensor detection
and activation that only one of your ve-
hicle’s two airbags will deploy.
For the safety of all occupants, be sure to
always wear seat belts.
The SRS airbags are not designed to
inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a
side or rear impact, if it rolls over, or if
it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision.
The SRS airbag system mainly consists
of the following components and their
locations are shown in the illustration.
1 SRS airbag warning light.
2 Passenger airbag module (airbag and
inflator)
3 Airbag sensor assembly.
4 Steering wheel pad (airbag and inflat-
or)
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.
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In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect
deceleration and the system triggers the
airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction
in the inflators momentairly fills the air-
bags with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help
restrain the forward motion of the occu-
pants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a
fairly loud noise and release some smoke
along with the nitrogen or argon gas. This
is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
Be sure to wash off any residue as soon
as possible to prevent minor skin irritation.
Deployment of the airbags happen in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious inju-
ries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swellings.
Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for
several minutes, but the airbags them-
selves will not be hot. The airbags are de-
signed to inflate only once.
A crash severe enough to inflate the air-
bags may break the windshield as the ve-
hicle buckles. In vehicles with a passen-
ger airbag the windshield may also be
damaged by absorbing some of the force
of the inflating airbag.
CAUTION
!
S The SRS airbag system is designed
only as a supplement to the prima-
ry protection of the seat belt sys-
tems of the driver and front passen-
ger. The front seat occupants are
particularly susceptable to injury if
they do not wear their seat belts;
when sudden braking or a collision
occurs, they may be thrown for-
ward. To obtain maximum protec-
tion in an accident, the driver and
all passengers in the vehicle
should always wear their seat belts
when driving because serious in-
juries can result to unrestrainted
occupants. For instructions and
precautions concering the seat
belt systems, see “Seat belts” in
this chapter.
S A baby or small child who is too
small to use a seat belt should be
properly secured in a rear seat us-
ing a child restraint system.
S Never put a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the front seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the passenger airbag can
cause severe injury to the child.
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S If you must use a forward-facing
child restraint system in the front
seat, the seat must be moved as far
back as possible. For instructions
concerning the installation of a
child restraint system, see “Child
restraint” in this chapter.
S Do not sit on the edge of the seat
or lean over the dashboard when
the vehicle is in use. The airbags
inflate with considerable speed
and force; you may be severely in-
jured. Sit up straight and well back
in the seat, and always use your
seat belt.
S Do not allow a child to stand up, or
to kneel on the front passenger
seat. The airbag inflates with con-
siderable speed and force; the
child may be severely injured.
S Do not hold a child on your lap or
in your arms. Use a child restraint
system in the rear seat. For in-
structions concerning the installa-
tion of a child restraint system, see
“Child restraint” in this chapter.
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S Do not put objects on or in front of
the dashboard or steering wheel
pad that houses the airbag system.
They might restrict inflation or
cause personal injury as they are
projected rearward.
S Do not modify, remove or open
any components or wiring, such
as the steering wheel, column
cover, front passenger airbag
cover, front passenger airbag,
center airbag sensor assembly.
Doing any of these may cause
sudden SRS airbag inflation or
disable the system, which could
result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious inju-
ries.
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of
the SRS airbag system in some
cases.
z
Installation of electronic items
such as a mobile two-way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
z
Modification of the suspension
system
z
Modification of the front end
structure
z
Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow-
plow, winches or any other equip-
ment to the front end
z
Repairs made on or near the front
end structure, console, steering
column, steering wheel or dash-
board near the front passenger
airbag
NOTICE
38
This SRS airbag system has a service re-
minder indicator to inform the driver of op-
erating problems. If either of the following
conditions occurs, this indicates a mal-
function of the airbags. Contact your To-
yota dealer as soon as possible to service
the vehicle.
S The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or
“ON” position, or remains on.
S The light comes on while driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyo-
ta dealer as soon as possible:
S The SRS airbags have been inflated.
S The front part of the vehicle (shaded in
the illustration) was involved in an ac-
cident not of the extent to cause the
SRS airbags to inflate
S The pad section of the steering wheel
or front passenger airbag cover
(shaded in the illustration) is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.
Toyota strongly urges the use of child
restraint systems for children small
enough to use them.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
and Canada now require the use of a child
restraint system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear seat
and must be restrained using the vehicle’s
seat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.
CAUTION
!
S For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops,
children must be properly re-
strained using a seat belt or child
restraint system depending on the
age and size of the child. Holding
a child in your arms is not a substi-
tute for a child restraint system. In
an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or
between you and the vehicle’s in-
terior.
Child restraint—
—Child restraint precautions
38
This SRS airbag system has a service re-
minder indicator to inform the driver of op-
erating problems. If either of the following
conditions occurs, this indicates a mal-
function of the airbags. Contact your To-
yota dealer as soon as possible to service
the vehicle.
S The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or
“ON” position, or remains on.
S The light comes on while driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyo-
ta dealer as soon as possible:
S The SRS airbags have been inflated.
S The front part of the vehicle (shaded in
the illustration) was involved in an ac-
cident not of the extent to cause the
SRS airbags to inflate
S The pad section of the steering wheel
or front passenger airbag cover
(shaded in the illustration) is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.
Toyota strongly urges the use of child
restraint systems for children small
enough to use them.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
and Canada now require the use of a child
restraint system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear seat
and must be restrained using the vehicle’s
seat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.
CAUTION
!
S For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops,
children must be properly re-
strained using a seat belt or child
restraint system depending on the
age and size of the child. Holding
a child in your arms is not a substi-
tute for a child restraint system. In
an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or
between you and the vehicle’s in-
terior.
Child restraint—
—Child restraint precautions
39
S Toyota strongly urges use of a
proper child restraint system
which conforms to the size of the
child and is put on the rear seat.
According to accident statistics,
the child is safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat than in the
front seat.
S Never install a rear-facing child re-
straint system on the front seat. In
the event of an accident, the force
of the rapid inflation of the airbag
can cause severe injury if a rear-
facing child restraint system is
installed on the front seat.
S Unless it is unavoidable, do not
install a forward-facing child re-
straint system on the front seat.
S If you must install a forward-fac-
ing child restraint system on the
front seat, move the seat as far
back as possible.
S Make sure that you have complied
with all installation instructions
provided by the child restraint
manufacturer and that the system
is properly secured.
A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with either the
lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/
shoulder belt. You must carefully con-
sult the manufacturer’s instructions
which accompany your child restraint
system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child re-
straint system following the manufactur-
er’s instructions about the appropriate
age and size of the child for the child re-
straint system.
Install the child restraint system correctly
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer of the system. General di-
rections are also provided under the fol-
lowing illustrations.
Toyota recommends installing the child
restraint system on the rear seat. Accord-
ing to accident statistics, the child is safer
when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
CAUTION
!
S Never install a rear-facing child re-
straint system on the front seat. In
the event of an accident, the force
of the rapid inflation of the airbag
can cause death or serious injury
if a rear-facing child restraint sys-
tem is installed on the front seat.
S Unless it is unavoidable, do not
install a forward-facing child re-
straint system on the front seat.
S If you must install a forward-fac-
ing child restraint system on the
front seat, move the seat as far
back as possible.
S After installing the child restraint
system, make sure it is secured in
place following the manufactur-
er’s instructions. If it is not re-
strained securely, it can cause in-
jury to the child in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.
—Child restraint system
40
When not using the child restraint system,
keep it secured with the seat belt. This will
prevent it injuring passengers in the event
of a sudden stop or accident.
Your vehicle has anchors for securing the
top strap of a child restraint system. The
anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet
metal to permit installation of an anchor
bracket for a child restraint system.
To install an anchor braket, use an 8 mm
X 30 mm X 1.25 mm coarse thread metric
bolt and 15mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Note that
the bolts accompanying many child re-
straint systems are not metric. You can
damage the anchor nuts on our vehicle if
you force bolts with different thread into
the anchor nuts.
For instructions about how to install the
anchor bracket, see “Top strap anchors
and locations.”
If your child restraint system does not pro-
vide any of the necessary parts, you can
purchase the following items from your
Toyota dealer.
* CRS installation kit
(Part No. 04731-22012)—contains 1
bolt, 3 types of spacers and 1 locking
clip.
* Bolt (Part No. 91511-60830)
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The built-in child restraint system mainly
consists of a child seat integrated in the
rear seat and 5-point seat belts. Refer to
the illustration to become familiar with the
parts of the system. This child restraint
system conforms to U.S. Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 213 and Canada Mo-
tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213.4.
1. Shoulder belts
2. Head restraint lock release button
3. Storage bag (for the head restraint and
upper pad)
4. Head restraint and upper pad (for the
rear seat)
5. Maximum shoulder height indicator la-
bel
6. Removable pad
7. Seat belt buckle
8. Seat blet release strap (black)
9. Seat blet adjustment strap (gray)
10.Child seat cushion
11.Seat belt buckle release button
12.Seat belt tabs
13.Owner’s manual supplement
14.Shoulder belt, clip
—Built-in child restraint
42
This child restraint is designed for use
only by children who wiegh between
10 and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds),
and whose height is between 85 and
127 cm (33.5 and 50.0 inches).
The child should be at least one year
old and must be capable of sitting up-
right alone and whose shoulder height
is at or below the maximum shoulder
height indicator.
It is important to use a rear-facing
child restraint until the child is about
a year old. A rear-facing restraint
gives the child’s head, nech and body
the support they would need in a
crash. See “—Child restraint system”
for more information.
If your child’s shoulders are above the
indicator position, do not use the
built-in child restraint. Your child
should use the vehicles seat belts.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
CAUTION
!
Make sure the child is securely re-
strained with the built-in child re-
straint. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions provided here and also in the
owner’s manual supplement on the
use of this child restraint system can
result serious injuries when your
child strikes the vehicle’s interior
during a sudden stop or crash. Snug-
ly adjust the belts provided with this
child restraint around your child.
When using the built-in child re-
straint, observe the following:
S Use the belts for only one child at
a time. Do not use the belts for two
or more chidren.
S Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care
that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seatback.
S Inspect the belt system periodical-
ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Damaged parts
should be replaced. Do not disas-
semble or modify the child re-
straint belt system.
S Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, use a mild
soap solution or lukewarm water.
Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive
cleaners-they may severely weak-
en the belts.
S Replace the built-in child restraint
assembly if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assem-
bly should be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.
S Do not use a separate child re-
straint system over the opened
built-in child restraint.
S When the built-in child restraint is
in use, do not use the adult lap and
shoulder belt instead of the built-
in child restraint seatbelt as it can
cause severe injury to the child in
a sudden stop or crash.
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1. Remove the head restraint and up-
per pad by pressing the head re-
straint lock release button and pull-
ing up the head restraint and upper
pad. Lower the child seat cushion.
2. Insert the head restraint and upper
pad into the storage bag. Then
place the storage bag into the trunk
by attaching with velcro.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the built-in child re-
straint with the head restraint and
upper pad installed. When using the
built-in child restraint, the head re-
straint and upper pad should be
stored in the trunk.
3. While pulling the seat belt release
strap (black), pull both shoulder
belts together.
Pull the seat belt release strap from above
at about 45_ angle to the child seat cush-
ion.
If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out,
return the child seat cushion to an almost
closed position, firmly pull the seat belt re-
lease strap and at the same time pull both
shoulder belts, then lower the child seat
cushion again.
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4. Compress the shoulder belt clip to
separate the right and left shoulder
belts.
5. Pull down the seatback part of the
removable pad. Make sure the
child’s shoulders are at or below
the maximum shoulder height indi-
cator label.
The removable pad is attached by fasten-
er tapes.
CAUTION
!
If your child’s shoulders are above
the maximum shoulder height indi-
cator label, do not use the built-in
child restraint. Your child should
use the adult lap and shoulder belt.
6. Press the removable pad against
the fastener tapes and install the
pad to the seatback. Make sure the
belts go through the slots in the
pad.
CAUTION
!
If you have removed the removable
pad for cleaning etc., do not use the
built-in child restraint without the
pad.
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7. Sit the child on the child seat. Place
a shoulder belt over each shoulder.
Insert the tabs into the buckle.
CAUTION
!
S When the built-in child restraint is
in use, do not use the adult lap and
shoulder belt instead of the built-
in child restraint seat belt as it can
cause severe injury to the child in
a sudden stop or crash.
S After inserting the tabs, make sure
the tabs and buckle are locked and
that the shoulder belts and buckle
strap are not twisted.
S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tabs
and buckle.
S If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the built-in child restraint un-
til the seat belt is fixed.
8. Fasten the shoulder belt clip.
The purpose of the clup is to keep the
shoulder belts positioned correctly on the
shoulders.
CAUTION
!
An unfastened shoulder belt clip
will not help keep the belts on the
child’s shoulders. In a sudden stop
or crash, the child may go too far
forward and be seriously injured.
Make sure the belt clip is fastened
at all times.
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9. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap
(gray tab) firmly until the shoulder
belts are snugly adjusted around
the child’s shoulders.
You should not be able to put more than
two fingers between a shoulder belt and
the child’s chest.
After adjusting the shoulder belt tight-
ness, move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm
(2 to 3 in.) below the child’s chin. On each
belt, the shoulder part should be centered
on the child’s shoulder. The belts should
be away from the child’s face and neck,
but not falling off the child’s shoulders.
10.To release the child from the seat
belts, separate the shoulder belts
then press the buckle release but-
ton.
Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.
11.To store the built-in child restraint,
fasten the shoulder belt clip and re-
turn the seat belt buckle using the
fastener tapes. Fold up the seat belt
adjustment strap (gray tab) in the
seat so that the edge of the strap
does not come out the raised seat
cushion. Raise the seat cushion
and reinstall the head restraint and
upper pad by inserting the posts
into the holes.
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CAUTION
!
Before using the vehicle’s seat belt,
make sure the head restraint and up-
per pad is reinstalled. Do not occupy
this position unless the head re-
straint and upper pad is reinstalled
as serious injury may result.
Child restraint systems are classified into
the following 3 types depending on the
child’s age and size.
(A)Infant seat
(B)Convertible seat
(C)Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following
the instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
—Types of child restraint system
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(A)INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An Infant seat is used in rear-facing
only.
CAUTION
!
S Never use rear-facing child re-
straint system in the front seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the passenger airbag can
cause severe injury to the child.
—Installation with 3-point
type seat belt
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S Do not use a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if it
interferes with the lock mecha-
nism of the front seats. This can
cause severe injury to the child
and front passenger in case of
sudden braking or a collision.
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer and insert the tab into the buckle
taking care not to twist the belt. Keep
the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION
!
S After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt is not twisted.
S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
S If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
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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 ex-
tended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make
sure the belt is in the lock mode before let-
ting the before letting the belt to retract.
3. While pressing the infant seat firmly
against the seat cushion and seat-
back, let the shoulder belt retract as far
as it will go to hold the infant seat se-
curely.
CAUTION
!
Make sure the seat belt is securely
locked. Also make sure the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instruc-
tions provided by its manufacturer.
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4. To remove the infant seat, press the
buckle-release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passen-
ger.
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA-
TION
A convertible seat is used in forward-
facing and rear-facing depending on
the child’s age and size. When instal-
ling, follow the manufacturer’s in-
struction about the applicable child’s
age and size.
CAUTION
!
S Never use a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the front seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the passenger airbag can
cause severe injury to the child.
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S Only when it is unavoidable
should a forward-facing child re-
straint system be used on the front
seat. Always move the seat as far
back as possible because the
force of deploying airbag would
cause serious injury to the child.
S Do not use a rear-facing child re-
straint system in the rear seat if it
interferes with the lock mecha-
nism of the front seats. This can
cause severe injury to the child
and front passenger in case of
sudden braking or a collision.
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the convertible seat follow-
ing the instructions provided by its
manufacturer 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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CAUTION
!
S After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt is not twisted.
S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
S If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is then
retracted even slightly, it cannot be ex-
tended.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode be-
fore letting the belt to 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.
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CAUTION
!
Make sure the seat belt is securely
locked. Also make sure the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
Follow all the installation instruc-
tions provided by its manufacturer.
4. To remove the convertible seat, press
the buckle-release button and allow
the belt to retract completely. The belt
will move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or older child passen-
ger.
(C)BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
A booster seat is used in forward-fac-
ing only.
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CAUTION
!
Only when it is unavoidable should
a forward-facing child restraint sys-
tem be used on the front seat. Al-
ways move the seat as far back as
possible because the force of de-
ploying airbag would cause serioud
injury to the child.
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 insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist the
belt.
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 details.
CAUTION
!
S Always make sure the shoulder
belt is positioned across the cen-
ter of child’s shoulder. The belt
should be kept away from child’s
neck, but not falling off child’s
shoulder. Failure to do so could re-
duce the amount of protection in
an accident and increase the
chance of injury.
S High-positioned lap belts and
loose-fitting belts both could in-
crease the chance of injury due to
sliding under the lap belt during an
accident. Keep the lap belt as low
on your hip bone as possible.
S For the safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under child’s arm.
S After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt is not twisted.
S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
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S If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your
child from injury. Contact your To-
yota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt is
fixed.
2. To remove the child restraint system,
press the buckle-release button and
allow the belt to retract.
If your child restraint system requires
the use of a top strap, latch the hood
onto the anchor bracket and tighten
the top strap.
See the following instructions to install the
anchor bracket.
—Top strap anchors and
locations
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On the filler panel behind the rear seat
Center anchor—
a. Using the illustration as a guide, run
your fingers across the trim of the filler
panel itself to locate the position of the
holes underneath.
b. Make a hole in the covering directly
above the hole in the filler panel.
c. Insert a 15 mm (o.6 in.) spacer and
tighten down the anchor bracket for your
child restraint system with a bolt. Torque
the bolt to 16.5–24.7 N⋅m (1.68–2.52 kgf-
⋅m, 12.2–18.2 ft⋅lbf).
Outside anchors—
a. Should you select to use the outer an-
chor positions, please contact your Toyo-
ta dealer for proper modifications to the
filler panel.
b. After modifications have been made to
the filler panel, insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.)
spacer and tighten down the anchor
bracket for your child restraint system
with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5–24.7
N⋅m (1.68–2.52 kgf⋅m, 12.2–18.2 ft⋅lbf).
c. Securely latch the hook of the top strap
onto the anchor braket and make sure the
hook does not make contact with the filler
panel.
To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana-
da are provided with a bracket set in the
glovebox, designed for use with any of the
3 anchor locations hsown in the illustra-
tion.
If your child restraint system does not pro-
vide any of the necessary parts, ask you
Toyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint sys-
tem.”)
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To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, pull up the
lock release lever, tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle and release
the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low posi-
tion, it will spring up as you release the
lock release lever.
CAUTION
!
S Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving.
S After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
Adjust the mirror so you can see the
side of your vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on thepassenger’s side.
It is a convex mirror with a curved surface.
Any object seen in a convex mirror will
look smaller and farther away than when
seen in a flat mirror.
CAUTION
!
Do not adjust the mirror while the ve-
hicle is moving. It may cause the
driver to mishandle the vehicle and
an accident may occur resulting in
personal injuries.
Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors—
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To adjust the rear view mirror, simply op-
erate the control lever.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the
mirror fce. Use a spray de-icer to
free the 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.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the “ACC” position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the
mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.
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.
—Rear view mirror remote
control
—Power rear view mirror
control
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror
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To block out glare, move the sun visor.
To block out glare from the fornt—Swing
down the sun visor (position 1).
To block out glare from the side—Swing
down the sun visor, remove it from the
hook and switch it to the lateral side (posi-
tion 2).
If glare comes from obliquely behind you,
extend the plate at the end of the visor (to
position 3 or 4).
To use the vanity mirrors, swing down
the sun visor and open the cover.
On some models, the vanity light comes
on when you open the cover.
Sun visors— —Vanity mirrors
Part 1
Headlights and turn signals
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-4
Lights, Wipers
and Defogger
S
Headlights and turn signals
S Emergency flashers
S Instrument panel light control
S Interior light
S Ignition switch light
S Personal light
S Windshield wipers and washer
S Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
above
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition
turned off. To turn them on again, turn the
key to the “ON” position or actuate the
headlight switch. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the head-
light switch is off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a long period when the
engine is not running.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
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 igni-
tion switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and in-
strument panel lights, twist the knob to the
position 1.
Under the daytime running light system,
the headlights turn on at reduced intensi-
ty. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
to full intensity for driving at night.
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High-Low beams—For high beams,
turn the headlights on and push the lever
away from you (position 1). Pull the lever
toward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will tell
you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with knob turned to “OFF”.
TURN SIGNAL
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to posi-
tion 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.
To turn on the emergency flashers,
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 possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work
when the emergency flashers are operat-
ing.
Emergency flashers
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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a long period when the engine
is not running.
To adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the knob.
To turn on the interior light, slide the
switch.
The interior light has the following posi-
tion:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF”—Turns the light off.
“DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of
the door is opened. The light goes off
when all the doors are closed. On some
models, the light remains on for some
time after all of the doors are closed.
Instrument panel light control Interior light
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For easy access to the ignition switch,
the ignition switch light comes on
when any of the doors are opened.
The light remains on for a certain time af-
ter all the doors are closed.
Vehicles with power door lock system
—When all the doors are locked or the
ignition switch is turned to “ACC”, “ON” af-
ter all the doors are closed, the light fades
out.
To turn on the person light, push the
switch. To turn it off, push the switch
once again.
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 Intermittent
Position 2 Slow
Position 3 Fast
With interval adjuster: The “INT TIME”
band lets you adjust the wiping time inter-
val when the wiper lever is in the intermit-
tent position (position 1). Twist the band
upward to increase the time between
sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
Ignition switch light Windshield wipers and washerPersonal light
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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.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the wash-
er. This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the
windshield is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
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 sur-
faces. An indicator light will illuminate to
indicate the defogger is operating.
On some models, heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will also quickly
clear the surfaces. Keep your hands off
the mirror faces when the switch is on.
Push the switch once again to turn the de-
fogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.
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
When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires.
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
Part 1
Fuel gauge
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-5
Gauges, Meters and
Service reminder
indicators
S Fuel gauge
S Engine coolant temperature
gauge
S Tachometer
S Odometer and two trip meters
S Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers
The gauge works when the 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 level approaches “E” or the low fuel
level warning light comes on, fill the fuel
tank as soon as possible.
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.
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The gauge indicates the engine cool-
ant 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.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:
S Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
S Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.
S Idling for a long period with the air con-
ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.
S 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
control the flow of coolant to keep
the temperature of the engine
within the specified operating
range.
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Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in Part 4.
The tachometer indicates engine
speed in thousands of rpm (revolu-
tions per minute). Use it while driving
to select correct shift points and to
prevent engine lugging and overrev-
ving.
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.
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
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This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters.
1. Odometer—It shows the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip meters—They show two dif-
ferent distances independently driven
since the last time each trip meter was
set to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
trical power source is disconnected.
3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset 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
B, then back to 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 ap-
plied for resetting the trip meter B.
Odometer and two trip meters
Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers
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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking
brake is fully released. The light should go
off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while
you are driving, slowdown and pull off the
road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
There maybe a problem somewhere in
the brake system. check the fluid level of
the see-through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not
caused the warning light to come on,
check to see that the parking brake is fully
released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by start-
ing and stopping.
S If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to your
nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
S If the brakes are not working, have the
vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow-
ing information, see Part 4.)
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It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level
is low.
CAUTION
!
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzz-
er
Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or
“START”, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver’s seat belt is not fas-
tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt,
the light stays on and the buzzer stops af-
ter 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-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, ect., 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.
(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty.
(See “Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1-5 for in-
structions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See “Fuel tank cap” in Chapter
1-2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission electri-
cal system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case
c, have your vehicle checked/repaired by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
(e) Low Fuel Pressure Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in
the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
(f) Low Oil Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driv-
ing, pull off the road to a safe place and
stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyo-
ta dealer or qualified repair shop for assis-
tance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on brief-
ly after a hard stop. There is no cause for
concern if it then goes out when the en-
gine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to indi-
cate low oil level, and the oil level must be
checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one
block. It may ruin the engine.
(g) “ABS” Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in your anti-lock brake sys-
tem.
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If the light comes on while you are driving,
have your vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position. After
about 3 seconds, the light will go off.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
brake system operates conventionally but
anti-lock brake system is not assisting
brake performance so that the wheels can
lock-up during sudden braking or braking
on slippery road surfaces.
(h) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
and back door are completely closed.
(i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight
switch is turned on (at the first or second
clickstop), it indicates that one or more of
the tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is de-
pressed, one or more stop lights are
burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as
possible.
(j) SRS Airbag 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 airbag
system is operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the
front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor
assembly, inflators, warning light, inter-
connecting wiring and power sources.
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.
S The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or
“ON” position or remains on.
S The light comes on while driving.
(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Level Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield wash-
er fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instruc-
tions, see “Adding washer fluid” in Chap-
ter 7-3.)
(l) “TRAC OFF” Indicator/Warning
light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to “ON”, and will go off after 3
seconds. This means that the system is
operating properly.
If one of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitors by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
S The light remains on more than 3 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is turned
on.
S The light comes on while driving even
if the “TRAC OFF” switch is not
pushed.
S The light flashes.
(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.
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CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDI-
CATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door.
The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.
The SRS airbag warning light should
come on. It goes off after about 6 sec-
onds.
5. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do
not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators except
the open door warning light, SRS airbag
warning light and automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning light should
come on. The “ABS” warning light goes
off after about 3 seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, either the bulb is burned out or the
circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked
by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Part 1
Ignition switch with steering
lock
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-6
Ignition switch,
Transmission and
Parking brake
S
Ignition switch with steering lock
S Automatic transmission
S Manual transmission
S Parking brake
S Cruise control
“Start” - Starter motor on. The key will
return to the “ON” position when re-
leased.
For starting tips, see Part 3.
“ON” - Engine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
“ACC” - Accessories such as the ra-
dio operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position and open the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
“LOCK” - Engine is off and the steer-
ing wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
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 put in the “P”
position 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.
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.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the “ON”
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the
ignition could be damaged.
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 chapter.
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Automatic transmission
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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 Part 3. The trans-
mission must be in “P” or “N”.
2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.
In “D” position, the automatic transmis-
sion system will select the most suitable
gear for running conditions such as nor-
mal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing,
etc.
Always turn the overdrive switch on for
better fuel economy and quieter driving. If
the engine coolant temperature is low, the
transmission will not shift into overdrive
gear even with the overdrive switch on.
Never put your foot in the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
CAUTION
!
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
(b) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
S Turn off the overdrive switch. The “O/D
OFF” indicator light will come on and
the transmission will downshift to the
third gear.
S Shift into the “2” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to the second
gear when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and more powerful engine
braking will be obtained.
5S-FE engine 106 km/h (65 mph). .
1MZ-FE engine 119 km/h (73 mph).
S 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 ap-
plied.
5S-FE engine 46 km/h (28 mph). . . .
1MZ-FE engine 56 km/h (34 mph). .
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 is not
applied because the cruise control is not
cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” in this chapter.
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
CAUTION
!
(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 automatically
shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-
mission is engaged in the first gear.
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NOTICE
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Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to
keep engine rpm from going into
the red zone. The approximate
maximum allowable speed for
each position is given below for
your reference:
“2” 125 km/h (77 mph). . . . . .
“L” 69 km/h (42 mph). . . . .
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Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
“2” or “L” position. This may
cause severe automatic transmis-
sion damage 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
vehicle 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.
While the vehicle is moving, never
attempt to move the selector lever
into “P” position under any circum-
stances. Serious mechanical dam-
age and loss of vehicle control may
result.
CAUTION
!
(f) Good driving practice
S If the transmission is repeatedly up-
shifted and downshifted between third
gear and overdrive when climbing a
gentle slope, the overdrive switch
should be turned off. Be sure to turn
the switch on immediately afterward.
S When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an
upgrade with the accelerator pedal.
It can cause the transmission to
overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
If you rock your vehicle to make it
out when it becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., first check that
there are no physical objects or
people around the vehicle. During
the rocking operation the vehicle
may suddenly move forward or
backward as it becomes unstuck,
causing injury or damage to nearby
people or objects.
CAUTION
!
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NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent
damage to the transmission and
other parts.
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Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting the selector
lever or before the transmission is
completely shifted to forward or
reverse gear.
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Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
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If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-
ing.
(h) If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of “P” position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
“P” position even though the brake pedal
is depressed, use the shift lock override
button. For instructions, see “If you can-
not shift automatic transmission selector
lever” in Part 4.
The shift pattern is conventional 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 the best compromise between fuel
economy and vehicle performance, you
should upshift or downshift at the follow-
ing speeds:
gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25)
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40)
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)
Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-
eration is needed when you are cruising
below the above downshifting speeds.
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too
late will cause lugging, and possibly, ping-
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-
mum speed in each gear will cause exces-
sive engine wear and high fuel consump-
tion.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower traf-
fic, maximum acceleration may be neces-
sary. Make sure you observe the following
maximum allowable speeds in each gear:
gear km/h (mph)
1 52 (32)
2 93 (57)
3 147 (91)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.
Manual transmission
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Good driving practice
S If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release
the clutch pedal momentarily, and then
try again.
S When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the fifth gear.
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into re-
verse.
Type A
Type B
When parking, firmly apply the park-
ing brake to avoid inadvertent creep-
ing.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding
power, first depress the brake pedal and
hold it while setting the brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly, press
the thumb button, and lower.
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in the
instrument panel remains on until you re-
lease the parking brake.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.
CAUTION
!
Parking brake
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The cruise control allows you to cruise
the vehicle at a desired speed over 40
km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Your cruising speed can be maintained up
or down grades within the limits of engine
performance, although a slight speed
change may occur when driving up or
down the grades. On steeper hills, a
greater speed change will occur so it is
better to drive without the cruise control.
S To help maintain maximum con-
trol of your vehicle, do not use the
cruise control when driving in
heavy or varying traffic, or in slip-
pery (rainy, icy or snow-covered)
or winding roads.
S Avoid vehicle speed increases
when driving downhill. If the ve-
hicle speed is too fast in relation to
the cruise control set speed, can-
cel the cruise control then down-
shift the transmission to use en-
gine braking to slow down.
CAUTION
!
TURNING ON THE SYSTEM
To operate the cruise control, push the
“CRUISE ON-OFF” switch. This turns the
system on. The indicator light in the instru-
ment panel shows that you can now set
the vehicle at a desired cruising speed.
Another push will turn the system com-
pletely off.
To avoid accidental cruise control
engagement, keep the “CRUISE
ON-OFF” switch off when not using
the cruise control.
CAUTION
!
SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission must be in “D” before
you set the cruise control speed.
Bring your vehicle to the desired speed,
push the lever down in the “SET/COAST”
direction and release it. This sets the ve-
hicle at that speed. If the speed is not sat-
isfactory, tap it down for a slower speed.
Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6
km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control
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If you need acceleration — for example,
when passing—depress the accelerator
pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the
set speed. When you release it, the ve-
hicle will return to the speed set prior to the
acceleration.
For manual transmission:
While driving with the cruise control
on, do not shift to neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, as this
may cause engine racing or overrev-
ing.
CAUTION
!
CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED
You can cancel the preset speed by:
a. Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL” di-
rection and releasing it.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission).
If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto-
matically cancel out.
If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
mph) below the preset speed, the preset
speed will also automatically cancel out.
If the preset speed automatically cancels
out other than for the above cases have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal-
er at the earliest opportunity.
RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED
Push the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direc-
tion and hold it. Release the lever when
the desired speed is attained. While the
lever is held up, the vehicle will gradually
gain speed.
However, a faster way to reset is to accel-
erate the vehicle and then push the lever
down in the “SET/COAST” direction.
RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED
Push the lever down in the “SET/COAST”
direction and hold it. Release the lever
when the desired speed is attained. While
the lever is held down, the vehicle speed
will gradually decrease.
However, a faster way to reset is to de-
press the brake pedal and then push the
lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
even if you turn off the overdrive switch
with the cruise control on, engine braking
will not be applied because the cruise con-
trol is not cancelled. To decrease the ve-
hicle speed, reset to a slower speed with
the cruise control lever or depress the
brake pedal. If you use the brake pedal,
cruise control is cancelled.
RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED
If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling
the control lever or by depressing the
brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the
lever up in the “RES/ACC” direction will
restore the speed set prior to cancellation.
However, once the vehicle speed falls be-
low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset
speed will not be resumed.
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARN-
ING
If the “CRUISE” indicator light in the in-
strument cluster flashes when using the
cruise control, press the “CRUISE ON-
OFF” button to turn the system off and
then press it again to turn it on.
If any of the following conditions then oc-
curs, there is some trouble in the cruise
control system.
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S The indicator light does not come on.
S The indicator light flashes again.
S The indicator light goes out after it
comes on.
If this is the case, contact your Toyota
dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
Part 1
Car audio system—
—Reference
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-7
Car audio system
and Air conditioning
system
Car audio system
S
Reference
S Using your audio system: some
basics
S Using your audio system:
controls and features
S Car audio system operating
hints
Air conditioning system
S
Controls
S Air flow selector settings
S Operating tips
S Instrumental vents
Type 1: AM·FM ETR radio
Type 2-1: AM⋅FM ETR radio/cassette
player
Type 2-2: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette
player
Type 3: AM⋅FM ETR radio/cassette
player/compact disc player
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This section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio system works when the igni-
tion key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push “PWR ⋅ VOL” or “PWR/VOL” to turn
the audio system on and off.
Push “AM ⋅ FM” or “TAPE” or “CD” to turn
on that function without pushing “PWR ⋅
VOL” or “PWR/VOL”.
You can turn on the cassette player by in-
serting a cassette tape.
You can turn off the cassette player by
ejecting the cassette tape. If the audio
system was previously off, then the entire
audio system will be turned off when you
eject the cassette tape. If the radio was
previously on, it will come on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push “AM ⋅ FM” , “TAPE” or “CD” if the
system is already on but you want to
switch from one function to another.
TONE AND BALANCE
For details about your system’s tone and
balance controls, see the description of
your own system.
Tone
How good an audio program sounds to
you is largely determined by the mix of the
treble, midrange, and bass levels. In fact,
different kinds of music and vocal pro-
grams usually sound better with different
mixes of treble and bass.
Balance
A good balance of the left and right stereo
channels and of the front and rear sound
levels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to a
stereo recording or broadcast, changing
the right/left balance will increase the vol-
ume of one group of sounds while de-
creasing the volume of another.
YOUR RADIO ANTENNA
z
Mast type antenna:
To prevent damage to the anten-
na, make sure it is retracted before
driving your Toyota through an
automatic car wash.
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On-glass antenna (built-in on the
rear window glass):
Attaching the film (especially con-
ductive or metalic type) on the
rear glass will noticeably reduce
the sensitivity of the radio.
NOTICE
YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
When you insert a cassette, the exposed
tape should be to the right.
Do not oil any part of the player and
do not insert anything other than
cassette tapes into the slot, or the
tape player may be damaged.
NOTICE
—Using your audio system:
some basics
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YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER
When you insert a disc, gently push it in
with the label side up. (the player will auto-
matically eject a disc if the label side is
down.) The compact disc player will play
from track 1 through the end of the disc.
Then it will play from track 1 again.
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Do
not insert anything except a com-
pact disc into the slot.
NOTICE
8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles
Your compact disc player does not need
an adaptor to play compact disc singles.
Companct disc singles are about 8 cm (3
in.) in diameter-smaller than standard
discs.
After you eject a compact disc single, do
not insert a standard 12 cm (5 in.) disc un-
til “DISC” disappears from the display.
Do not use an adapter for compact
disc singles—it could cause track-
ing errors or interfere with the
ejection of compact discs.
NOTICE
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Details of specific buttons, controls, and
features are described in the alphabetical
listing that follows.
—Using your audio system:
controls and features
"Type 1
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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are useed to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in the
desired station (see “TUNE”). Push and
hold down the button until you hear a
beep-this will set the station to the button.
The button number will appear on the dis-
play.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The button
number and station frequency will appear
on the display.
These systems can store one AM and one
FM station for each button. The preset
station memeory will be canceled out if
the power source is interrupted (battery
disconnected or fuse blown).
AM ⋅ FM
Push “AM ⋅ FM” to switch between the AM
and FM brands. “AM” or “FM” will appear
on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on
the radio by pushing “AM ⋅ FM”.
BAL (Balance)
This knob lets you adjust the balance be-
tween the right and left speakers.
Push“BAL/FADE” so that it pops out of its
retracted position. Turn the knob to adjust
the balance. Push the knob back into its
retracted position.
BASS
This knob lets you adjust the bass level.
Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of
its retracted position. Turn the knob to ad-
just the bass. Push the knob back into its
retracted position.
FADE
This knob lets you adjust the balance be-
tween the front and rear speakers.
Push “BAL/FADE” so that it pops out of its
retracted position. Pull out the knob. Turn
the knob to adjust the front/rear balance.
Push the knob back into its retracted posi-
tion.
PWR ⋅ VOL (Power ⋅ Volume)
Push “PWR ⋅ VOL” to turn the audio sys-
tem on and off. Turn the “PWR ⋅ VOL”
knob to adjust the volume.
SCAN
When you push “SCAN”, the radio finds
the next station up the station band, plays
it for 5 seconds, and then scans again. To
select a station, push “SCAN” a second
time.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to re-
ception 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 pre-
vent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, the
radio switches from stereo to mono recep-
tion.
TREB (Treble)
This knob lets you adjust treble level.
Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of
its retracted position. Pull out the knob.
Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push
the knob back into its retracted position.
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TUNE
Tuning
Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio
(ETR).
Push and release the “∧” (up) or “∨”
(down) side of “TUNE” to step up or down
the station band. If you hear a beep, you
held the button too long and the radio will
go into the seek mode.
Seeking
In the seak mode, the radio finds and
plays the next station up or down the sta-
tion band.
To seek a station, push and hold the “∧” or
“∨” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep.
Do this again to find another station.
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Details of specific buttons, controls and
features are described in the alphabetical
listing that follows.
"Type 2—1
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Details of specific buttons, controls and
features are described in the alphabetical
listing that follows.
"Type 2—2
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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Press buttons)
These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in the
desired station (see “TUNE”). Push and
hold down the button until you hear a
beep-this will set the station to the button.
The button number will appear on the dis-
play.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The button
number and station frequency will appear
on the display.
Type 2-1—These systems can store one
AM and one FM station for each button.
The preset station memory will be can-
celed out if thepower sourceis interrupted
(battery disconnected or fuse blown).
Type 2-2—These systems can stor one
AM and two FM stations for each button.
(The display will show “AM”, “FM1”, or
“FM2” when you push “AM⋅FM”.) To can-
cel out the preset station memory, push
“1”, “2”, and “3” at the same time and hold
them in until you hear a beep.
(Eject Button)
Push this button to eject a cassette.
After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, you
will be able to eject a cassette but you will
not be able to reinsert it.
AM ⋅ FM
Push “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AM
and FM bands.
Type 2-1 —“AM” or “FM” will appear on
the display.
Type 2-2—“AM”, “FM1”, or “FM2” will ap-
pear on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on
the radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”. Also, push
“AM⋅FM” to switch form cassette opera-
tion to radio operation.
APS (Automatic program selection)
Type 2-2 only
The automatic program selection (APS)
feature allows you to program your cas-
sette player to skip forwark or backward to
locate the song you want to hear. You can
skip up to nine tracks at a time.
Push “APS”. “APS” and “1” will appear on
the display.
Next, push “APS” until the number on the
display reaches the number of tracks you
want to skip. If you push “APS” ten times,
the APS feature will be turned off.
S If you choose the number “1”, the play-
er will rewind to the beginning of the
current track.
S When counting the number of tracks
you want to rewind, remember to cout
the current track as well. For example,
if you want to rewind to a song that is
two before the song you are listening
to, push “APS” until “3” appears on the
display
Finally, push “REW” or “FF” to choose the
direction you want to skip. The player will
rewind or fast forward the selected num-
ber of tracks and play.
Pull out “PWR/VOL/BAL”. Turn the knob
to adjust the balance. Push the knob back
into its normal position.
The APS number you select can be higher
than the number of tracks remaining on
the current cassettte side. After the begin-
ning or end of the tape is reached, the
player will automatically reverse sides
and rewind or fast forward the additional
number of tracks.
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There must be at least 3 seconds of blank
space between tracks in order for the APS
feature to work correctly. In addition, the
APS feature may not work weellwith some
spoken work, live, or classical recordings.
BAL (Balance)
This knob lets you adjust the balance be-
tween the right and left speakers.
BASS
This knob lets you adjust the bass level.
Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of
its retracted position. Turn the knob to ad-
just the bass. Push the knob back into its
retracted position.
Dolby
NR*
Type 2-1 only
If you are listening to a tape that was re-
corded with Dolby
Noise Reduction,
push the button marked with the
double-D symbol. The double-D symbol
will appear on the display. Push the button
again to turn off Dolby
NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-
tion, play your tapes with this button on or
off according to the mode used for record-
ing the tape.
*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-
oratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby
B ⋅ C NR*
Type 2-2 only
If you are listening to a tape that was re-
cored with Dolby
B or C Noise Reduc-
tion, push the button marked with the
double-D symbol until the appropriate
symbol appears on the display. To turn off
Dolby
NR, push the button until the sym-
bol disappears from the display.
The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. The Dolby C NR mode re-
duces tape noise by another 10 dB, or
about 20 dB total. For best sound repro-
duction, select the same NR mode that
was used to record the tape.
*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-
oratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
FADE
Move the “FADE” ring around “PWR/
VOL” to adjust the front/rear balance.
MTL (Metal) display
Type 2-2 only
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette
tape is put in the cassette player, the play-
er will automatically adapt to it and “MTL”
will appear on the display.
PROG (Program)
Push “PROG” to select the other side of
a cassette tape. The display indicates
which side is currently selected ( “∧” indi-
cates top side, “∨” indicates bottom side).
Auto-reverse feature—After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it
automatically reverses and begins to play
the other side. This is true whether the
cassette was playing or fast forwarding.
PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)
Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio sys-
tem on and off. Turn the “PWR/VOL” knob
to adjust the volume.
Pull out and then turn “PWR/VOL” to ad-
just the balance between the right and left
speakers. Move “FADE” around “PWR/
VOL” to adjust the front/rear balance.
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REW/FF (Rewind/Fast forward)
Push the “FF” side of the button to fast for-
ward a cassette tape. Push the “REW”
side to rewind a tape. “REW” will appear
on the display.
To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding,
push “FF” or “TAPE”; to stop the tape
while it is rewinding, push “REW” or
“TAPE”. The tape will immediately begin
to play.
If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-
sette player will stop and then play that
same side. If a tape fast forwards com-
pletely, the cassette player will play the
other side of the tape, using the auto-re-
verse feature.
R⋅M (Radio monitor)
Type 2-2 only)
The radio monitor feature allows your to
listen to the radio while a cassette is being
rewound or fast forwarded.
Push “R⋅M”. “R⋅M” will appear on the dis-
play. Any time you are rewinding or fast
forwarding a cassette tape, the radio will
play the station that was set most recent-
ly. (You can not change the radio station
unless you switch out of the cassette play-
er function.)
Push “R⋅M” again to turn off the R⋅M fea-
ture.
RPT (Repeat)
Type 2-2 only
The repeat feature automatically replays
the current cassette.
Push “RPT” while the track is playing.
“RPT” will appear on the display. When
the track ends, it will automatically be re-
wound and replayed. This process will be
continued until you push the button again
to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank
space between tracks in order for the re-
peat feature to work correctly.
SCAN
You can either scan all the frequencies on
a band or scan only the preset stations for
that band.
To scan the preset stations: Quickly push
and release “SCAN”. If you hear a beep,
you held the button too long, and the radio
will scan all the frequencies. The radio will
tune in the next preset station up the
band, stay there for a few seconds, and
then move to the next preset station. To
select a station, push “SCAN” a second
time.
To scan all the frequencies: Push “SCAN”
until you hear a beep. The radio will find
the next station up the station band, stay
there for a few seconds, and then scan
again. To select a station, push “SCAN” a
second time.
Cassette Player
Type 2-2 only
The cassette player scan feature is similar
to the radio scan feature and uses the
same button.
Push “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on the
display. The player will fast forward to the
next cassette track, play it for 12 seconds,
and then scan again. To select a track,
push “SCAN” a second time. If the player
reaches the end of one side of a cassette
tape, it will continue scanning on the other
side.
SKIP
Type 2-2 only
The skip feature allows you to fast forward
past long stretches of blank tape. This is
especially useful at the end of cassettes.
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Push “SKIP”. “SKIP” will appear on the
display. The cassette player will keep
track of how much blank space it plays.
Any itme it has played about 10 seconds
of blank tape, it will automatically fast for-
ward to the next track and begin to play.
Push the button a second time to turn off
the skip feature.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to ste-
reo reception when a stereo broadcast is
received. “ST” appears on the display. If
the signal becomes weak, the radio re-
duces the amount of channel separation
to prevent the weak signal from creating
noise. If the signal becomes extremely
weak, the radio switches from stereo to
mono reception.
TAPE
Push “Tape” to switch from radio opera-
tion to cassette operation. If the audio
system is off, you can turn on the cassette
player by pushing “TAPE”. In both cases,
a cassette must already be loaded in the
player.
TREB (Treble)
This knob lets you adjust the treble level.
Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of
its retracted position. Pull out the knob.
Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push
the knob back into its retracted position.
TUNE
Tuning
Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio
(ETR).
Push and release the “∧” (up) or “∨”
(down) side of “TUNE” to step up or down
the station band. If you hear a beep, you
held the button too long and the radio will
go into the seek mode.
Seeking
In the seek mode, the radio finds and
plays the next station up or down the sta-
tion band.
To seek a station, push and hold the “∧” or
“∨” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep.
Do this again to find another station.
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Button display for radio/cassette tape
player/compact disc player
"Type 3
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Your audio system shows three different
button displays that changes in accor-
dance with the audio mode you have se-
lected.
Radio display (display 1)
Cassette player display (display 2)
Compact disc player display (display 3)
Details of specific buttons, controls,a nd
featrues are diescribed in the alphabetical
lighting that follows.
1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in the
desired station (see “TUNE” button).
Push and hold down the button until you
hear a beep—this will set the station to the
button. The button number will appear on
the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The button
number and station frequency will appear
on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button. (The display
will show “AM”, “FM1”, or “FM2” when you
push “AM⋅FM”.) To cancel out the preset
station memory, push “1”, “2”, and “3” at
the same time and hold them in until you
hear a beep.
(Eject button)
Push the cassette tape eject button to
eject a cassette. Push the compact disc
eject button to eject a compact disc.
After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, you
will be able to eject a cassette but you will
not be able to reinsert it.
(Track down/up button)
By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
Cassette Player
You can skip up to nine tracks at a time.
Push the up or down side of the button. “1.
FF” or “1. REW” will appear on the display.
Next, push either side of the track button
until the number on the display reaches
the number of tracks you want to skip. If
you push the button ten times, the skip
feature will be turned off.
When counting thenumber of tracks you
want to rewind, remember to count the
current track as well. For example, if you
want to rewind to a song that is two befor
the son you are listening to, push on the
down side of the button until “3. REW” ap-
pears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button more
than you wanted to, push the other side of
the button. The track number will be re-
duced.
The track number you select is not valid if
it is higher than the number of tracks re-
maining on the current cassette side.
S After the beginning of the tape is
reached, the player will automatically
start playing the same side.
S After the end of the tape is reached,
the player will automaticaally reverse
sides andstart playing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank
space between tracks for the track button
to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken
word, live, or classical recordings.
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Compact Disc Player
Push either side of the track button until
the number of the track you want to listen
to appears on the display. If you want to
return the beginning of thecurrent track,
push the down side of the button one time,
quickly.
(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast for-
ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to re-
wind a tape. “REW” will appear on the dis-
play.
To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding,
push on the up side of the track down/up
button or “TAPE”; to stop the tape while it
is rewinding, push on the down side of the
track down/up button or “TAPE.”
If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-
sette player will stop and then play that
same side. If a tape fast forwards com-
pletely, the cassette player will play the
other side of the tape, using the auto-re-
verse feature.
Compact Disc Player
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push and
hold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the com-
panct disc player will resume playing.
AM⋅FM
Push “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AM
and FM bands. AM”, “FM1”, or “FM2” will
appear on the display. These systems al-
low you to set twelve FM stations, two for
each button.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on
the radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”. Also, push
“AM⋅FM” to switch from cassette or com-
pact disc operation to radio operation.
BAL (Balance)
This knob lets you adjust the balance be-
tween the right and left speakers.
Push “MID/BAL” so that it pops out of its
retracted position. Pull out the knob. Turn
the knob to adjust the balance. Push the
knob back into its retracted position.
BASS
This knob lets you adjust the bass level.
Push “BASS” so that it pops out of its re-
tracted position. Turn the knob to adjust
the bass. Push the knob back into its re-
tracted position.
CD (Compact Disc)
Push “CD” to switch from radio or cas-
sette operation. If the audio system is off,
you can turn on the compact disc player
by pushing “CD”. In both cases, a disc
must already be loaded in the player.
When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track
number currently being played. Pushing
“CD” changes the display to show the
length of the current program being
played so far. By pushing the button once
again, the display retruns to that of track
number.
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Dolby
B ⋅ C NR*
If you are listening to a tape that was re-
cored with Dolby
B or C Noise Reduc-
tion, push the button marked with the
double-D symbol until the appropriate
symbol appears on the display. To turn off
Dolby
NR, push the button until the sym-
bol disappears from the display.
The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. The Dolby C NR mode re-
duces tape noise by another 10 dB, or
about 20 dB total. For best sound repro-
duction, select the same NR mode that
was used to record the tape.
*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-
oratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Five EQ settings
EQ (Equalizer)
Your audio system can store five different
EQ settings in its memory so that you will
not need to readjust it every time you lis-
ten to a different program.
Five common settings are stored in the
system’s memory whenit is manufactured
(see illustration).
To use a preset EQ setting: Push “EQ”.
The levers for the first setting and “EQ-1”
will appear on the display. Push “EQ” until
you reach the setting you want. The audio
system will adjust the program you are
hearing to the selected setting.
To change a preset EQ setting: Push “EQ”
until the setting you want to change ap-
pears on the display. Adjust the bass,
mid-range, and treble leves using the
“BASS”, “MID/BAL”, and “TREB/FADE.”
To save an EQ setting: After you have
changed a setting, push “EQ” until you
hear a beep. This will replace the original
factory setting with your new one.
To cancel one of the EQ settings you
saved: With the setting on the display,
push in and hold “EQ” until you have
heard both the first “save” beep and a sec-
ond beep that means the setting has been
canceled. The original factory setting will
appear on the display.
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To cancel all of the changed EQ setting:
Push and hold in”EQ” until you hear a third
beep.
FADE
This knob lets you adjust the balance be-
tween the front and rear speakers.
Push “TREB/FADE” so that it pops out of
its retracted position. Pull out the knob.
Turn the knob to adjust the front/rear bal-
ance. Push the knob back into its re-
tracted position.
MID (Mid-range)
This knob lets you adjust the mid-range
level.
Push “MID/BAL” knob so that it pops out
of its retracted position. Turn the knob to
adjust the mid-range level. Push the knob
back into its retracted position.
MTL (Metal) display
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette
tape is put in the cassette player, the play-
er will automatically adapt to it and “MTL”
will appear on the display.
PROG (Program)
Push “PROG” to select the other side of
a cassette tape. The display indicates
which side is currently selected (“∧” indi-
cates top side, “v” indicates bottom side).
Auto-reverse feature: After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it
automatically reverses and begins to play
the other side. This is true whether the
cassette was playing or fast forwarding.
PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)
Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio sys-
tem on and off. Turn the “PWR/VOL” knob
to adjust the volume.
RAND (Random)
The random feature allows you to listen to
the tracks on a compact disc in random or-
der.
When you push “RAND”, “RAND” will ap-
pear on the display and the player will play
the tracks in random order. Push the but-
ton again to turn off the random feature.
RM (Radio Monitor)
The radio monitor feature allows you to
listen to the radio while a cassette is being
rewound or fast forwarded.
Push “RM”. “RM” will appear on the dis-
play. Any time you are rewinding or fast
forwarding a cassette tape, the radio will
play the station that was set most recent-
ly. (You can not change the radio station
unless you switch out of the cassette play-
er function.)
Push “RM” again to turn off the RM fea-
ture.
RPT (Repeat)
The repeat feature automatically replays
the current cassette or compact disc
track.
Push “RPT” while the track is playing.
“RPT” will appear on the display. When
the track ends, it will automatically be re-
wound and replayed. This process will be
continued until you push the button again
to turn off the repeat feature.
Cassettes—There must be at least 3
seconds of blank space between tracks in
order for the repeat feature to work
correctly.
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Scan
Radio
You can either scan all the frequencies on
a band or scan only the preset stations for
that band.
To scan the preset stations: Quickly push
and release “SCAN.” If you hear a beep,
you held the button too long, and the radio
will scan all the frequencies. The radio will
tune in the next preset station up the
band, stay there for a few seconds, and
then move to the next preset station. To
select a station, push “SCAN” a second
time.
To scan all the frequencies: Push “SCAN”
until you hear a beep. The radio will find
the next station up the station band, stay
there for a few seconds, and then scan
again. To select a station, push “SCAN” a
second time.
Cassette Player
The cassette player scan feature is similar
to the radio scan feature and uses the
same button.
Push “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on the
display. The player will fast forward to the
next cassette track, play it for 12 seconds,
and then scan again. To select a track,
push “SCAN” a second time. If the player
reaches the end of one side of a cassette
tape, it will continue scanning on the other
side.
Compact disc player
The compact disc player scan feature is
similar to the radio scan feature.
Push “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on the
display. The compact disc player will play
the next track for 10 seconds, then scan
again. To select a track, push “SCAN” a
second time. If the player reaches the end
of the disc, it will continue scanning at
track 1.
SKIP
The skip feature allows you to fast forward
past long stretches of blank tape. This is
especially useful at the end of cassettes.
Push “SKIP”. “SKIP” will appear on the
display. The cassette player will keep
track of how much blank space it plays.
Any time it has played about 10 seconds
of blank tape, it will automatically fast for-
ward to the next track and begin to play.
Push the button a second time to turn off
the skip feature.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to ste-
reo reception when a stereo broadcast is
received. “ST” appears on the display. If
the signal becomes weak, the radio re-
duces the amount of channel separation
to prevent the weak signal from creating
noise. If the signal becomes extremely
weak, the radio switches from stereo to
mono reception.
TAPE
Push “TAPE” to switch from radio or com-
pact disc operation to cassette operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turn on
the cassette player by pushing “TAPE”. In
both cases, a cassette must already be
loaded in the player.
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TREB (Treble)
This knob lets you adjust the treble level.
Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of
its retracted position. Pull out the knob.
Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push
the knob back into its retracted position.
TUNE
Tuning
Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio
(ETR). Push and release the “∧” (up) or “v”
(down) side of “TUNE” to step up or down
the station band. (If you hear a beep, you
held the button too long and the radio will
go into the seek mode.)
Seeking
In the seek mode, the radio finds and
plays the next station up or down the sta-
tion band.
To seek a station, push and hold the “∧” or
“v” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep.
Do this again to find another station.
The anti-theft system prevents the audio
system from working after it has been dis-
connected. To activate the system, you
must set a three-digit security code. After
the system is set, “SEC” will appear in the
display each time the ignition is turned
form “LOCK” or “ACC” or “ON”. Also, the
anti-theft light flashes every few seconds
while the ignition key is in the “LOCK”
position.
You will need to know your security code
to reactivate your radio after electrical ser-
vice is performed on your vehicle.
Choose a security code that is easy to re-
member and keep a copy of it (not in your
Toyota).
NOTICE
If you pushed any wrong buttons on
the anti-theft system, the following
messages will appear on the display.
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“Err”—You have pushed wrong
buttons.
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“1-9”—Indicates the number of er-
rors you have made. You may make
up to nine errors, but no more!
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“HELP”—The number of error you
can make was exceeded. The audio
sytem is completely inoperable.
Contact you Toyota dealer.
—Anti-theft system
(Type 2-2 and 3 only)
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Setting a security code for the first
time.
1. Turn off the audio system.
Simultaneously push and hold in “1”, “6”,
and “PWR/VOL” until “SEC” appears on
the display.
2. While you are holding in the “∧” side of
“TUNE”, push “1”.
The display will read “—”.
On some modes, “B” and “Y” will also
turn on.
3. Input the three digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, “209”:
To set the first digit: Push “1” until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push “2” until the
digit you want appears on the display.
To set the third digin: Push “3” until the dig-
it you want appears on the display.
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4. The three-digit code should be on the
display.
Push and hold in “SCAN” until the display
goes dark. (At first, “SEC” will appear on
the display.)
If you pushed any wrong buttons,
“Err” and the number of errors you
have made will appear ont eh display
before “SEC” does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
“—“ while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
To make sure the security code has been
accepted, turn the ignition to “LOCK” and
then back to “ACC.” “SEC” should appear
on the display.
Choose a security code that is easy to re-
member and keep a copy of it (not in your
Toyota).
Changing the security code
1. Turn off the audio system.
Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.
Simultaneously push and hold in “1”, “6”,
and “PWR/VOL” until “SEC” appears in
the display.
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2. While you are holding in the “∧” side of
“TUNE” push “1”.
The display will read “—”.
On some models, “ B” and “Y” will also
turn on.
3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, “209”:
To set the first digit: Push “1” until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push “2” until the
digit you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push “3” until the digit
you want appears on the display.
4. The three-digit code should be on the
display.
Push “SCAN”.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3, this time enter-
ing your new code. You can use digits
“0” through “9”.
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6. The new three-digit code should be on
the display.
Push and hold in “SCAN” until the display
goes dark. (At first, “SEC” will appear on
the display.)
If you pushed any wrong buttons,
“Err” and the number of errors you
have made will appear on the display
before “SEC” does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
“—“ while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
To make sure the security code has been
accepted, turn the ignition to “LOCK” and
then back to “ACC”. “SEC” should appear
on the display.
NOTICE
A tenth error will activate the
anti-theft system and “HELP” will
appear on the display. The audio
system will be completely inoper-
able. At this time, the anti-theft light
also comes on. If this occurs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Cleaning the security code.
1. Turn off the audio system.
Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.
Simultaneously push and hold in “1”, “6”,
and “PWR/VOL” until “SEC” appears on
the display.
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2. While you are holding in the “∧” side of
“TUNE”, push “1”.
The display will read “—“.
On some models, “B” and “Y” will also
turn on.
3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter eahc digit.
For example, “209”:
To set the first digit: Push “1” until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push “2” until the
digint you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push “3” until the di-
gint you want appears on the display.
4. The three-digit code should be on the
display.
Push “SCAN”.
The display will read “—“.
5. Wait for 10 seconds until the security
system is deactivated and the display
goes dark.
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If you pushed any wrong buttons,
“Err” and the number of errors you
have made will appear on the display
before “SEC” does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
“—“ while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
NOTICE
A tenth error will activate the
anti-theft system and “HELP” will
appear on the display. The audio
system will be completely inoper-
able. At this time, the anti-theft light
also comes on. If this occurs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Reactivating a disabled audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ACC”.
2. While you are holding in the “∧” side of
“TUNE”, push “1”.
The dispay will read “---”.
On some models, “B” and “Y” will also
turn on.
3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, “209”:
To set the first digit: Push “1” until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push “2” until the
digint you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push “3” until the di-
gint you want appears on the display.
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4. The three-digit code should be on the
display.
Push and hold in “SCAN” until the display
goes dark. (At first, “SEC” will appear on
the display.)
If you pushed any wrong buttons,
“Err” and the number of errors you
have made will appear on the display
before “SEC” does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
“---“ while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
To make sure the security code has been
accepted, turn the ignition to “LOCK” and
then back to “ACC”. “SEC” should appear
on the display.
NOTICE
A tenth error will activate the
anti-theft system and “HELP” will
appear on the display. The audio
system will be completely inoper-
able. At this time, the anti-theft light
also comes on. If this occurs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system
operation:
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Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
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Do not put anything other than a
cassette tape into the slot.
ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGIC
On some audio-units, when the instru-
ment panel lights are on, the letters on op-
erable buttons of the mode in current use
light up together with the mode selection
and eject buttons.
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.
—Car audio system operating
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Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifing stations—Generally,
the effective range of FM is about 40 km
(25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which in-
crease with the distance from the radio
transmitter. They are often accompanied
by distortion.
Multi-path—FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this hap-
pens, the signals will cancel each other
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.
Station swapping—If the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weak-
ened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may
tune in the second station until the original
signal can be picked up again.
AM
Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere-especially at
night. These reflected signals can inter-
fere with those received directly from the
radio station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference—when a reflected
signal and a signal received directly from
a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
Static—AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static.
CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE
PLAYER AND TAPES
For high perfirmance from your cassette
player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regu-
larly.
S A dirty tape head or tape path can de-
crease sound quality and tangle your
cassette tapes. The easiest way to
clean them is by using a cleaning tape.
(A wet tape is recommended.)
Use high-quality cassettes.
S Low-quality cassette tapes can cause
many problems, including poor sound,
inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto-reversing. They can
also get stuck or tangled in the cas-
sette player.
S Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or tangled or if its label is
peeling off.
S Do not leave a cassette in the player if
you are not listening to it, especially if
it is hot outside.
S Store cassettes in their cases and out
of direct sunlight.
S 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.
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CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC
PLAYER AND DISCS
S Use only compact discs labeled as
shown.
S Extremely high temperatures can
keep your compact disc player from
working. On hot days, use the air con-
ditioning to cool the vehicle interior be-
fore you listen to a disc.
S Bumby roads or other vibrations may
make your compact disc player skip.
S If moisture gets into your compact disc
player, you may not hear any sound
even though your compact disc player
appears to be working. Remove the
disc from the player and wait until it
dries.
S Handle compact discs carefully, espe-
cially when you are inserting them.
Hold them on the edge and do not
bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints
on them, particularly on the shiny side.
S Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or
other disc damage could cause the
player to skip or to repeat a section of
a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc
up to the light.)
S 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.
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 re-
cord cleaner or anti-static device.
A new disc may have rough edges on
its inner and outer perimeter. Remove
the rough edges by pressing the side
of a ball-point pen or pencil against
the inner and outer perimeter of the
disc as shown.
If you continue to play a disc with rough
edges, flakes will fall on to the signal side
of the disc and cause sound skipping or
other problems.
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Compact disc players use invisible
laser beam which could cause haz-
ardous radiation exposure if di-
rected outside the unit. Be sure to
operate the player correctly as
instructed.
CAUTION
!
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1. “A/C” Button (on some models)
2. Air Intake Selector
3. Air Flow Selector
4. Temperature Selector
5. Fan Speed Selector
Air conditioning system—
—Controls
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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.
Air flow selector
Turn the knob to select the vents used for
air flow.
1. Panel—Air flows mainly from the in-
strument panel vents.
2. Bi-level —Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from
the windshield vents.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after “A/C” button.
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster-
linked air conditioning. At this time, the
“A/C” button indicator comes on regard-
less of whether or not the “A/C” button is
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,
moving the air flow control lever to anoth-
er position turns off the air conditioning.
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Air Intake selector
Move the lever to select the air source.
1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air in-
side the vehicle.
2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-
tem.
“A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
“A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.
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S 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 condi-
tioning to cool the interior more quickly.
S Make sure the air intake grilles in front
of the windshield are not blocked (by
leaves or snow, for example).
S 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.
S Keep the area under the front seats
clear to allow air to circulate through-
out the vehicle.
S On cold days, move the fan speed to
“HI” for a minute to help clear the in-
take ducts of snow or moisture. This
can reduce the amount of fogging on
the windows.
—Air flow selector settings —Operating tips
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Heating
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed -Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature -Towards WARM
(red zone) to heat;
Air intake -FRESH (outside air)
Air flow -FLOOR
Air Conditioning -OFF
S For quick heating, select recirculated
air for a few minutes. To keep the win-
dows from fogging, select fresh after
the vehicle interior has been warmed.
S Press the “A/C” button on for dehumid-
ified heating.
S Choose floor/windshield air flow to
heat the vehicle interior while defrost-
ing or defogging the windshield.
Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed -Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature -Towards COLD
(blue zone) to heat;
Air intake -FRESH (outside air)
Air flow -PANEL
Air Conditioning -ON
S For quick cooling, move the air intake
selector to recirculate for a few min-
utes.
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed -Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature -Towards COLD
(blue zone) to heat;
Air intake -FRESH (outside air)
Air flow -PANEL
Air Conditioning -OFF
Defogging
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed -Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature -Towards WARM
(red zone) to heat;
COLD (blue zone) to
cool
Air intake -FRESH (outside air)
Air flow -WINDSHIELD
Vehicles with“A/C” button-
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster-
linked air conditioning. At this time, the
“A/C” button indicator comes on regard-
less of whether or not the “A/C” button is
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,
turning the air flow control knob to another
position turns off the air conditioning.
S 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.
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Defrosting
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed -Any setting except “OFF”
Temperature -Towards WARM
(blue zone) to heat;
Air intake - FRESH (outside air)
Air flow - WINDSHIELD
Vehicles with “A/C” button—
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster-
linked air conditioning. At this time, the
“A/C” button indicator comes on regard-
less of whether or not the “A/C” button is
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,
moving the air flow control lever to anoth-
er position turns off the air conditioning.
S To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose floor/
windshield air flow.
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instru-
ment panel vents may be opened or
closed as shown.
—Instrument panel vents
Part 1
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-8
Other equipment
S
Clock
S Cigarette lighter and ashtray
S Power outlet
S Glovebox
S Garage door opener box
S Miscellaneous box
S Miscellany box
S Cup holder
S Tranction control system
S Floor mat
Type A
Type B
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ‘‘ACC”” or ‘‘ON’’
position.
To reset the hour: Push the ”H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
Once the electrical power source has
been disconnected from the clock, the
time is automatically set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indi-
cation will be reduced.
Type B only-
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
sired, push the “:00” button.
For example, if the “:00” button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the time
will change to 2:00.
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Cigarette lighter and front ashtray
Rear ashtray (some models only)
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
When it becomes heated, it automati-
cally pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ”ACC” position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
ASHTRAY
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, close the ash-
tray cover completely.
To remove the ashtray, open the ashtray
cover and pull it out.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always close the ash-
tray cover completely after use.
CAUTION
!
The power outlet is designed for pow-
er supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for the power outlet.
NOTICE
z
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
more than 12V/120W in total ca-
pacity of the vehicle.
z
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlet longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays Power outlet
123
z
Close the power outlet lid when
the power outlet is not in use. In-
serting a foreign object other than
plug that fits the outlet, or pouring
juice or other liquid into the out-
let, or pouring juice or other liquid
into the outlet may cause troubles
or short circuits.
To use the glovebox, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
With the instrument panel lights on, the
glovebox light will come on when the glo-
vebox is open.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glovebox door
closed while driving.
CAUTION
!
The box is designed to store a garage
door opener.
Attach the provided velcro to your garage
door opener in advance.
Open the cover and install your garage
door opener in the box with the velcro.
Tear the spacers off the center panel of
the cover.
Garage door opener boxGlovebox
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When a garage door opener is properly
stored, you can operate the opener by
pushing the center panel of the cover.
If the center panel does not contact with
your garage door opener switch, attach
one of the torn-off spacers to proper posi-
tion behind the center panel to bring the
spacer in contact with your opener switch.
CAUTION
!
S To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the garage door
opener box closed whild driving.
S Keep the remained spacers away
from children.
The miscellaneous box and garage
door opener box (stored in the glove-
box) are interchangeable.
Removing the cover—
Half open the cover. Pinch each hinge and
pull it out of its pivot one by one as shown
above.
Do not remove the cover forcibly.
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Installing the cover—
Align the hinges to the pivots, and press
each hinge with a thumb until you hear a
click.
Make sure that the cover opens and
closes smoothly.
To use the box, open it as shown
above.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the miscella-
neous box closed while driving.
CAUTION
!
In hot weather, inside of the vehicle
becomes very hot. Do not leave
anything flammable or deformable
such as a lighter, the glasses, etc.
inside.
NOTICE
To use the box, pull on the handle.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the miscellany
box closed while driving.
CAUTION
!
Miscellaneous box Miscellany box
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Front
Rear
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink-cans fit snugly in its
holes.
Front: To use the holder, open the lid.
Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.
S Do not place anything else on the
cup holder, as such items may be
thrown about and possible injure
people in the vehicle during sud-
den braking or accident.
S Keep the cup holder shut when not
in use.
CAUTION
!
Slip indicator light
“TRAC OFF” indicator/warning light
Cup holder Traction control system
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AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM
The traction control system automati-
cally controls spinning of the front
wheels which may occur when accel-
erating on slippery road surfaces, thus
assisting driver control and driving
power to the front wheels. When you
turn the ignition switch on, the trac-
tion control system always turns on
automatically, and the slip indicator/
warning light will come on. the indica-
tor lights will go off after about 3 sec-
onds.
Leave the system on during ordinary
driving so that it can operate when
needed. When traction control is ap-
plied, the slip indicator light blinks.
You may hear a slight clicking noise in the
engine compartment when the engine is
started. This means that the traction con-
trol system is in the self-check mode.,
and does not indicate malfunction. When
the traction control system is operating,
you may feel vibration of your vehicle,
caused by operation of brakes. This indi-
cates the system is functioning properly.
When getting the vehicle out of mud or
new snow, etc. the traction control system
will operate to prevent the wheels from
spinning. Even though the accelerator
pedal is fully depressed, the engine speed
will be restrained to a certain level.
MANUAL OPERATION
You can turn off the traction control
system by pushing the “TRAC OFF”
switch. The “TRAC OFF” indicator/
warning light will come on. Pushing
the “TRAC OFF” switch a second time
turns on the traction control system
and the “TRAC OFF” indicator/warn-
ing light will go off.
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Under certain slippery road condi-
tions, full stability of the vehicles
and power to the front wheels can-
not be maintained, even though the
traction control system is in opera-
tion. In situations where the road
surface is covered with ice or snow,
your vehicle should be fitted with
snow tires or tire chains and driven
at a more cautious pace.
CAUTION
!
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor mat has a hole, then it is de-
signed for use with a locking clip. Fix the
floor mat and locking clip into the hole in
the floor carpet.
Make sure the floor mat is properly
placed on the floor carpet. If the
floor mat slips and interferes with
the movement of the pedals during
driving, it may cause an accident.
CAUTION
!
Floor Mat
Part 2
Break-in period
Fuel
129
INFORMATION
BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA
S
Break-in period
S Fuel
S Operation in foreign countries
S Three-way catalytic converter
S Engine exhaust cautions
S Facts about engine oil consumption
S Twin ground electrode spark plugs
S Brake system
S Brake pad wear limit indicators
S Luggage stowage precautions
S Your Toyota’s idenitification
S Theft prevention labels
S Suspension and chassis
S Types of tires
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:
S Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
S Run the engine at moderate speed be-
tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.
S Avoid full-throttle starts.
S Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
S Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
S Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
S Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles)
FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mixups, your
Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded
fuel will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle
on pumps with leaded gas will not.
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the
three-way catalytic converter to
lose its effectiveness and the emis-
sion control system to function im-
properly. Also, this can increase
maintenance costs.
NOTICE
OCTANE NUMBER
5S-FE engine: Select Research Octane
Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher.
1MZ-FE engine: Select Research Oc-
tane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or
higher. For improved vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with a research Octane Num-
ber of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higer is
recommended.
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Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num-
ber or rating lower than stated above will
cause persistent heavy knocking. If se-
vere, this will lead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detact heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, now and then, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is no cause
for concern.
GASOLINES CONTAINING DETER-
GENT ADDITIVES
Toyota recommens use of gasolines
that contain detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
For further details, ask your Toyota dealer
or a local gasoline retailer.
GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE
Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary-Butyl Ether) are available in
the market. If you use a gasoline mixed
with MTBE, make certain that it does
not contain more than 15% of MTBE.
If the use of gasolines containing MTBE
causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel
economy, you should discontinue the use
of fuels containing MTBE.
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If the use of gasolines in your Toyota,
be sure that it is unleaded, has an oc-
tane rating no lower than 87 and does
not contain more than 10% ethanol.
Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-
nol.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasolines containing methonol. If you use
gasoline containing methonol, use only
gasoline meeting the requirements above
and also containing less than 5% metha-
nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors for methanol.
NOTICE
z
Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel
system damage or vehicle perfor-
mance problems
z
If driveablity problems are encoun-
tered (poor hot starting, vaporiz-
ing, engine knock, etc.), discontin-
ue the use.
z
Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ing refueling. Gashol may cause
paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp. gal)
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If you plan to drive your Toyota in
another country...
First, comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the
correct fuel (unleaded and minimum oc-
tane number).
Type A
Type B
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
!
S Keep people and combustible ma-
terials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The ex-
haust gas is very hot.
S Do not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that might
burn easily such as grass, leaves,
paper or rags.
Three-way catalytic converterOperation in foreign countries
132
A large amount of unburned gases
flowing into the three-way catalytic
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,
creating 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.
NOTICE
z
Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic igni-
tion system/distributor ignition
system or fuel systems could
cause an extremely high three-
way catalytic converter tempera-
ture.
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 To-
yota dealer knows your vehicle
and its three-way catalytic con-
verter system best.
z
To ensure that the three-way cata-
lytic converter and the engine
emission control system operate
properly, your vehicle must re-
ceive the periodic inspections re-
quired by the Toyota Maintenance
Schedule. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, refer to the
separate “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement/Maintenance Schedule”.
CAUTION
!
S Avoid inhaling the engine ex-
haust. It contains carbon monox-
ide, which is a colorless and odor-
less gas. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or even death.
S Make sure the exhaust system
has no holes or loose connec-
tions. The system should be
checked from time to time. If you
hit something, or notice a change
in the sound of the exhaust, have
the system checked immediately.
S Do not run the engine in a garage
or enclosed area except for the
time needed to drive the vehicle in
or out. The exhaust gases cannot
escape, making this a paticularly
dangerous situation.
S Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine
running. If it is unavoidable, how-
ever, do so only in an unconfined
area and adjust the heating or
cooling system to force outside
air into the vehicle.
Engine exhaust cautions
133
S Keep the back door closed while
driving. An open or unsealed
trunklid may cause exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. If you
must drive with the trunklid open
to accommodate a large object,
close the windows, open all the
instrument panel vents and have
the heating or cooling system de-
liver fresh air into the vehicle by
turning the fan to high speed with
the air intake control lever set at
the OUTSIDE AIR position.
S To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the
windshield clear of snow, leaves,
or other obstructions.
S If you smell exhuast fumes in the
vehicle, drive with the windows
open and the trunk lid closed.
Have the cause immediatiely lo-
cated and corrected.
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of lubri-
cating and cooling the inside of the engine,
and plays a major role in maintaining 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.
S Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is
left on the cylinder wall when a piston
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 the high temperature com-
bustion gases during the combustion
process.
S Oil is also used to lubricate the stems
of the intake valves. Some of this oil
is sucked into the combustion cham-
ber together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.
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 driving
and frequent acceleration and deceleration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since its
pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls have
not become conditioned.
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.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for re-
peated short trips, and consumes a normal
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 be-
cause the oil is gradually becoming diluted
with the fuel or moisture, making it appear
that the oil level has not changed.
Facts about engine oil
consumption
134
The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving as high speeds.
IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in proper
vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine
oil at the optimum level so that oil function
will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essen-
tial 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 regular-
ly could lead to serious engine
trouble due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on the oil level
check, see “Checking the engine oil level”
in Chapter 7-2.
Your engine is fitted with twin ground elec-
trode spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only twin ground electrode
spark plugs for your engine perfor-
mance.
TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE
SYSTEM
The tandem master cylinder brake sys-
tem is a hydraulic system with two sepa-
rate sub-systems. If either sub-system
should fail, the other will still work. Howev-
er, the pedal will be harder to press, and
your stopping distance will be longer.
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.
BRAKE BOOSTER
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to
power-assist the brakes. If the engine
should quit while you are driving, you can
bring the vehicle to a stop with normal
pedal pressure. There is enough reserve
vacuum for one or two stops - but no
more!
Twin ground electrode
spark plugs
Brake system
135
CAUTION
!
S Do not pump the brake pedal if the
engine stalls. Each push on the
pedal uses up your vacuum re-
serve.
S Even if the power assist is com-
pletely lost, the brakes will still
work. But you will have to push
the pedal hard—much harder
than normal. And your braking
distance will be longer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with
“ABS” warning light)
The anti- lock brake system is designed to
automatically help prevent lock- up of the
wheels during sudden braking or braking on
slippery road surfaces. This assists in pro-
viding directional stability and steering per-
formance of the vehicle under these cir-
cumstances.
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 approximate-
ly 5 km/h (3 mph).
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
is started. This means that the anti-lock
brake system is in the self check mode,
and does not indicate a malfunction.
Effective way to press the “ABS” brake
pedal: When the anti-lock brake system
function is in action, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
In this situation, to let the anti-lock brake
system work for you, just hold the brake
pedal down more firmly. Do not pump
the brake. This will result in reduced
braking performance.
The brake pedal pulsation caused by the
anti-lock brake system may indicate haz-
ardous road surface conditions. Although
the anti-lock brake system assists in pro-
viding vehicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care, because the anti-
lock brake system cannot overcome the
laws of physics that act on your vehicle:
S Braking capability is dependent on tire
friction with the road surface.
S Even though the anti-lock brake sys-
tem is operating, a driver cannot main-
tain full control on certain slippery road
surfaces, when cornering at high
speeds, or in violent maneuvers.
S Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The
anti-lock brake system cannot elimi-
nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss
of tire friction.
Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you. Compared with ve-
hicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake
system, your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following cases:
S Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
S Driving with tire chains installed.
S Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences
in surface height.
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“ABS” warning light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. After about
3 seconds, the light will go off.
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.
S The light does not come on as de-
scribed above, or remains on.
S The light comes on while driving.
Even if the anti-lock brake system should
fail, the brake system will still operate con-
ventionally. However, when the ‘ABS’’
warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti-lock brake
system is not assisting brake perfor-
mance so that the wheels can lock-up
during sudden braking or braking on slip-
pery road surfaces. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible
DRUM-IN-DISC TYPE PARKING
BRAKE SYSTEM (1MZ-FE engine)
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type
parking brake system. This type brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake
shoes periodically or whenever the park-
ing brake shoes and/or drums are re-
placed.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed-
ding-down.
The brake pas 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.
Brake pad wear limit indicator
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When stowing luggage or cargo in the ve-
hicle, observe the following:
S Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when
at all possible. Be sure all items are se-
cured in place.
S Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.
S For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
CAUTION
!
S To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during brak-
ing, do not stack anything in the
luggage compartment higher
than the seatbacks. Keep luggage
or packages low, as close to the
floor as possible.
S Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They
should ride in their seats with
their seat belts properly fastened.
Otherwise, they are much more
likely suffer serious bodily injury,
in the event of sudden braking or
a collision.
S Do not place anything on the filler
panel behind the rear seatback or
luggage cover. Such items may
be thrown about and possibly in-
jure people in the vehicle during
sudden braking or an accident.
S Do not drive with objects left on
top of the instrument panel. They
may interfere with the driver’s
field of view. Or they may move
during sharp vehicle acceleration
or turning, and impair the driver’s
control of the vehicle. In an acci-
dent they may injure the vehicle
occupants.
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
vehicle capacity weight specified in
Part 8.
NOTICE
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your ve-
hicle. 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.
Luggage stowage precautions
Your Toyota’s identification-
-Vehicle identification number
138
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
also on the Certification Label.
5S-FE engine
1MZ-FE engine
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown.
-Engine number
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Your new vehicle carries theft preven-
tion labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 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 at-
tempt to remove it will result in destroying
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
violate certain state or federal laws.
CAUTION
!
Do not modify the suspension/
chassis with lift kits, spacers,
springs, etc. It can cause danger-
ous vehicle handling characteris-
tics, resulting in loss of control.
Determine what kind of tires your ve-
hicle is originally equipped with
Summer tires.
1. Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability
tires best suited to highway driving under
dry conditions.
Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires, sum-
mer tires are inadequate for driving on
snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on
snow-covered or icy roads, we recom-
mend using snow tires. If installing snow
tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide
better traction in snow and to be adequate
for driving in most winter conditions, as
well as for use all year round.
All season tires, however, do not have ad-
equate traction performance compared
with snow tires in heavy or loose snow.
Also, all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance compared
with summer tires in highway driving.
Theft prevention labels
(except for Canada) Suspension and chassis Types of tires
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CAUTION
!
S Do not mix summer and all sea-
son tires on your vehicle as this
can cause dangerous handling
characteristics, resulting in loss
of control.
S Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s designated tires,
and do not mix tires or wheels of
the sizes different from the origi-
nally equipped tires and wheels.
Part 3
How to start the engine—
(a) Before cranking
Before starting the engine
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STARTING AND
DRIVING
S
Before starting the engine
S How to start the engine
S Tips for driving in various
conditions
S Winter driving tips
S Trailer towing
S How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
head restraint height and steering
wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the
clutch pedal to the floor and shift the
transmission into neutral. Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor until the engine
is started. A starter safety device will
prevent the starter from operating if
the clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the se-
lector lever in “P”. If you need to restart
the engine while the vehicle is moving,
put the selector lever in “N”. A starter
safety device will prevent the starter
from operating if the selector lever is in
any drive position.
4. Automatic transmission only: De-
press the brake pedal and hold it to the
floor until driving off.
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Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-
low the instructions in “(a) Before crank-
ing”.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/se-
quential multiport fuel injection system in
your engine automatically controls the
proper air-fuel mixture for starting. You
can start a cold or hot engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-
al, crank the engine by turning the key
to “START”. Release it when the en-
gine starts.
2. After the engine runs for about 10 sec-
onds, you are ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the en-
gine warm up for a few minutes before
driving.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start-
See “If your vehicle will not start” in Part 4.
z
Do not crank for more than 30 sec-
onds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
z
Do not race a cold engine.
z
If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
NOTICE
S Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. This will allow you much better
control
S Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp-edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage result-
ing in tire bursts.
S When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so that
the vehicle will not roll. Apply the park-
ing brake, and place the transmission
in “P” (automatic) or in first or reverse
(manual). If necessary, block the
wheels.
S Washing your vehicle or driving
through deep water may get the
brakes wet. To see whether they are
wet, check that there is no traffic near
you, and then press the pedal lightly. If
you do not feel a normal braking force,
the brakes are probably wet. To dry
them, drive the vehicle cautiously
while lightly pressing the brake pedal
with the parking brake pulled. If they
still do not work safely, pull to the side
of the road and call a Toyota dealer for
assistance.
(b) Starting the engine
Tips for driving in various
conditions
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CAUTION!
S Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake if fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.
S Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is run-
ning.
S Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.
S To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat
and not work properly.
S Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, down shifting or braking
on a slippery surface. Sudden ac-
celeration or engine braking,
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
S Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph)
may result in tire failure, loss of
control and possible injury. Be
sure to consult a tire dealer to de-
termine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such
speeds.
S Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a lon-
ger stopping distance, and it may
pull to one side when the brakes
are applied. Also, the parking
brake will not hold the vehicle se-
curely.
Make sure you have ethylene-glycol
antifreeze in the radiator.
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.
NOTICE
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape to
provide enough power for winter starting.
Chapter 7-3 tells you how to visually in-
spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and
most service stations will be pleased to
check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Chapter 7-2 for recommended vis-
cosity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer-
he will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de-icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
a frozen lock, try heating the key before in-
serting it.
Winter drivng tips
144
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle’s paint.
NOTICE
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
“P” (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or wa-
ter accumulated in and around the parking
brake mechanism may freeze, making it
hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the ve-
hicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag
of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jump-
er cables, etc.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a
trailer will have an adverse effect on han-
dling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend
on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For your safe-
ty and the safety of others, you must not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota
warranties do not apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a tailer for com-
merical purposes. Ask your local Toyota
dealer for further details before towing.
When towing trailer, have a engine
oil cooler set (5S-FE engine) or au-
tomatic transmission oil cooler set
for air cool type (1MZ-FE engine)
installed at your Toyota dealer, or
the engine or automatic transmis-
sion can be caused damages for ex-
cessive load.
NOTICE
Trailer towing
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WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trailer
weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trail-
er tongue load are all within the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station,
building supply company, trucking com-
pany, junk yard, etc.
CAUTION
!
S The total trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed 907 kg (2000 lb.). Ex-
ceeding this weight is dangerous.
S The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on the
Certification Label. The gross ve-
hicle weight is the sum of weights
of the unloaded vehicle, driver,
passengers, luggage, hitch and
trailer tongue load. It also includes
the weight of any special equip-
ment installed on your vehicle.
S The load on either the front or rear
axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed
on the Certification Label.
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S The trailer cargo load should be
distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight,
not exceeding the maximum of 90
kg (200 lb.). Never load the trailer
with more weight in the back than
in the front. About 60% of the trailer
load should be in the front half of
the trailer and the remaining 40% in
the rear.
HITCHES
S Use only a hitch which is recom-
mended by the hitch manufacturer and
conforms to the total trailer weight re-
quirment.
S Follow the directions supplied by the
hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch
ball with a light coat of grease.
S Toyota recommends removing the
trailer hitch whenever you are not tow-
ing a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
Do not use an axle-mounting
hitches they can cause damage to
the axle housing, wheel bearings,
wheels or tires. Also, never install a
hitch which may interfere with the
normal function of an Energy
Absorbing Bumper, if so equipped.
NOTICE
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
S Toyota recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to any applica-
ble federal and state/provincial reg-
ulations.
S A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping
to the ground in case it becomes
damaged or seperated. For correct
safety chain procedures, follow the
hitch or trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations.
CAUTION
!
S If the total trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
S Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
S Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling
unit or hitch ball, there is danger of
the trailer wandering over into
another lane.
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TIRES
S Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are
properly inflated. Adjust the tire pres-
sure to the recommended cold tire
pressure indicated below (see Chap-
ter 7-2 for instructions.):
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm@ or bar, psi)
5S-FE engine
Front 210 (2.1, 30)
Rear 210 (2.1, 30)
1MZ-FE engine
Front 220 (2.2, 32)
Rear 220 (2.2, 32).
S The trailer tires should be inflated to
the pressure recommended by the
trailer manufacturer in respect to the
total trailer weight.
TRAILER LIGHTS
S Trailer lights must comply with federal,
state/provincial and local regulations.
See your local recreational vehicle
dealer or rental agency for the correct
type of wiring and relays for your trail-
er. Check for correct operation of the
turn signals and stop lights each time
you hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-
age your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction of your lights.
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
S Toyota recommends that you do not
tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a ve-
hicle with any new power train compo-
nent (engine, transmission, differen-
tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first
800 km (500 miles) of driving.
MAINTENANCE
S If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will re-
quire more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. For this informa-
tion, please refer to the scheduled
maintenance information in the “Own-
er’s Manual Supplement/Maintenance
Schedule”.
S Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing
ball and bracket after approximately
1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.
PRE-T OWING SAFETY CHECK
S Check that your vehicle remains level
when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has
an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition, and check for improper
tongue load, overload, worn suspen-
sion or other possible causes.
S Make sure the trailer cargo is securely
loaded so that it cannot shift.
S Check that your rear view mirrors con-
form to any applicable federal, state/
provincial or local regulation. If not,
install the rear view mirrors required
for towing purpose.
TRAILER TOWING TIPS
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will
handle differently than when not tow-
ing. The three main causes of vehicle
trailer accidents are driver error, ex-
cessive speed and improper trailer
loading. Keep these in mind when tow-
ing:
S Before starting out, check operation of
the lights and all vehicle-trailer con-
nections. After driving a short dis-
tance, stop and recheck the lights and
connections. Before actually towing a
trailer, practice turning, stopping and
backing with a trailer in an area away
from traffic until you learn the feel.
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S Backing with a trailer is difficult and re-
quires practice. Grip the bottom of the
steering wheel and move your hand to
the left to move the trailer to the left.
Move your hand to the right to move
the trailer to the right. (This procedure
is generally opposite to that when
backing without a trailer). Also, just
turn the steering wheel a little at a time,
avoiding sharp or prolonged turning.
Have someone guide you when back-
ing to reduce the risk of an accident.
S Because stopping distance may be in-
creased, vehicle-to-vehicle distance
should be increased when towing a
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and
trailer length between you and the ve-
hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of control This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.
S Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-
tion. If your vehicle has manual trans-
mission, prevent excessive clutch slip-
page by keeping engine rpm low and
not racing the engine. Always start out
in first gear.
S Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.
S Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this
by making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.
S Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay atten-
tion to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed.
Steer straight ahead. If you make no
extreme correction with the steering or
brakes, the vehicle and trailer will sta-
bilize.
S Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room be-
fore changing lanes.
S In order to maintain engine braking ef-
ficiency, do not use fifth gear (manual
transmission or overdrive (automatic
transmission).
S Because of the added load of the trail-
er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
30°C [85°F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant termperatue gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the
air conditioning (if in use), pull off the
road and stop in a safe spot. Refer to
“If your vehicle overheats” in Part 4 of
this manual.
S Always place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firm-
ly. Put the transmission in “P” (auto-
matic) or in first or reverse (manual).
Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer,
but if it cannot be avoided, do so only
after performing the following:
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1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-
der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release your brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake frimly.
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or
“P” (automatic) and turn off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in “P” position
(automatic) or the clutch pedal de-
pressed (manual), start the engine.
(With an automatic transmission, be
sure to keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot
brake on automatic transmission ve-
hicles) and slowly pull or back away
from the wheels blocks. Stop and ap-
ply your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
S Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle
trailer combination usually in-
creases as the speed increases,
exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.
S Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden
downshifts
S Avoid holding the pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficien-
cy.
CAUTION
!
Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li-
ter/gallon of fuel is easy-just take it easy.
It will help make your vehicle last longer,
too. Here are some specific tips on how to
save money on both fuel and repairs:
S Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter
7-2 for instructions.
S Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
S Avoid lenghty warm-up idling.
Once the engine is running smoothly,
begin driving—but gently. Remember,
however, that on cold winter days this
may take a little longer.
S Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
S Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic, it
is better to turn off the engine and start
again later.
S Avoid engine lug or overrevving.
Use a gear position suitable for the
road on which you are travelling.
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer, too
150
S Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop-and-go driving
wastes fuel.
S Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or take
advantage of through streets to avoid
traffic lights. Keep a proper distance
from other vehicles to avoid sudden
braking. This will also reduce wear on
your brakes.
S Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
S Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econ-
omy.
S Maintain a moderate speed on
highways. The faster you drive, the
greater the fuel consumption. By re-
ducing your speed, you will cut down
on fuel consumption.
S Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on the
engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
S Keep the bottom of your vehicle
free from mud, etc. This not only
lessens weight but also helps prevent
corrosion.
S Keep your vehicle tuned-up and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-
er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.
all lower engine performance and con-
tribute to poor fuel economy. For lon-
ger life of all parts and lower operating
costs, keep all maintenance work on
schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your ve-
hicle receives more frequent mainte-
nance (For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, please refer to the separate
“Owner’s Manual Supplement/Main-
tenance Schedule”).
CAUTION
!
Never turn off the engine to coast
down hills. Your power steering and
brake booster will not function with-
out the engine running. Also, the
emission control system operates
properly only when the engine is run-
ning.
Part 4
If your vehicle will not start—
(a) Simple checks
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INCASE OF AN
EMERGENCY
S I
f your vehicle will not start
S If your engine stalls while
driving
S If your vehicle overheats
S If you have a flat tire
S If your vehicle needs to be
towed
S If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
S If you lose your keys
S If you lose your wireless remote
control transmitter
Before making these checks, make sure
you have followed the correct starting pro-
cedure given in “How to start the engine”
in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel.
If the engine is not turning over or is
turning over too slowly—
1. Check that the battery terminals are
tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K.,
switch on the interior light.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when
the starter is cranked, the battery is
discharged. You may try jump starting.
See “(c) Jump starting” for further in-
structions.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop.
NOTICE
Do not pull— or push-start the ve-
hicle. It may damage the vehicle or
cause a collision when the engine
starts. Also the three-way catalytic
converter may overheat and be-
come a fire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its normal
speed but will not start—
1. 5S-FE engine only—Check that all
the push-on connectors are tight. (For
example, connections at the spark
plugs, ignition coil and/or distributor)
2. If the connectors are O.K., the engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded
engine” for further instructions.
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If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking.
If this happens, turn the key to “START”
with the accelerator pedal held down.
Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for
15 seconds and release them. Then try
starting the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, release the key, wait a
few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs ad-
justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or
qualified repair shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 sec-
onds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to your vehicle which might
result from battery explosion, acid
burns, electrical burns, or damaged
electronic components, these instruc-
tions must be followed precisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow this
procedure, we strongly recommend that
you seek the help of a competent me-
chanic or towing service.
S Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses
when jump starting, and avoid
spilling acid on your skin, cloth-
ing, or vehicle.
S If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in you eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and
flush the affected area with water
immediately. Then get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
CAUTION
!
S The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardized jumper cables and
do not smoke or light a match
while jump starting.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless
you are sure that the booster battery
is correct.
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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. If the booster battery is installed in
another vehicle, make sure the ve-
hicles are not touching. Turn off all un-
necessary lights and accessories.
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs
from the booster and discharged bat-
teries. Lay a cloth over the open vents
on the batteries. (This helps reduce
the explosion hazard, personal injuries
and burns.)
3. If the engine in the vehicle with the
booster battery is not running, start it
and let it run for a few minutes. During
jump starting, run the engine at about
2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.
4. Make the cable connection in the order
a, b, c, d.
a. Connect the clamp of the positive
(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal on the discharged battery.
b. Connect the clamp at the other end
of the positive (red) jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the booster
battery.
c. Connect the clamp of the negative
(black) cable to the negative (-) termi-
nal on the booster battery.
d. Connect the clamp at the other end
of the negative (black) jumper cable to
a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic
point of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
The recommended connecting point is
shown in the following illustration:
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Connecting point for 5S-FE engine
Connecting point for 1MZ-FE
Do not connect it to or near any part that
moves when the engine is cranked.
When making the connections, to
avoid serious injury, do not lean
over the battery or accidentally let
the jumper cables or clamps touch
anything except the correct battery
terminals or the ground.
CAUTION
!
5. Start your engine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelera-
tor pedal lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the
exact reverse order: the negative
cable and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover
cloths—they may now contain sulfuric
acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent
plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on),
you should have it checked.
If your engine stalls while driving…
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your ve-
hicle will not start”.
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual.
CAUTION
!
If your engine stalls while
driving
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If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you
experience a loss of power, or if you
hear a loud knocking or pinging noise,
the engine has probably overheated.
You should follow this procedure…
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-
hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and
apply the parking brake. Turn off the
air conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not, turn
the ignition off.
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
CAUTION
!
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from
the radiator, hoses, and under the ve-
hicle. However, note that water drain-
ing from the air conditioning is normal
if it has been used.
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
CAUTION
!
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-
gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check
the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
Do not attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine and
radiator are hot. Serious injury
could result from scalding hot fluid
and steam blown out under
pressure.
CAUTION
!
6. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You should have it checked as
soon as possible at your Toyota deal-
er.
If your vehicle overheats
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1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place well away from the
traffic. Avoid stopping on the center di-
vider of a highway. Park on a level spot
with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your
emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put
the transmission in “P” (automatic) or
reverse (manual).
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thor-
oughly.
When jacking, be sure to observe
the following to reduce the poss-
ibility of personal injury:
S Follow jacking instructions.
S Do not start or run the engine
while your vehicle is supported by
the jack.
CAUTION
!
S Stop the vehilce at a level place
and chock the wheel diagnonally
opposite to the one being
changed. Otherwise, the vehicle
will move and possibly cause un-
expected accident.
S Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly posi-
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause injury to the per-
son.
S Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the
jack alone.
S Use the jack only for lifting your
vehicle during wheel changing.
S Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
S When raising the vehicle, do not
put an object on or under the jack.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a
deflated tire. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.
1. Get the required tools and spare
tire.
1. Wheel nut wrench
2. Jack
3. Jack handle
4. Spare tire
To prepare yourself for an emergency,
you should familiarize yourself with the
use of the jack, each of the tools and their
storage locations.
If you have a flat tire—
—Required tools and spare
tire
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Turn the jack joint by hand.
To remove: turn the joint in direction 1 until
the jack is free.
To store: turn the joint in direction 2 until
the jack is firmly secured to prevent it fly-
ing forward during a collision or sudden
braking.
To remove the spare tire:
1. Loosen the nut and remove it.
2. Remove the spare tire cover.
3. Loosen the bolt and remove it.
4. Remove the spacer.
Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle.
When storing the spare tire, put it in place
with the outer side of the wheel facing up.
Then secure the tire by repeating the
above removal steps in reverse order to
prevent it from flying forward during a col-
lision or sudden braking.
2. Block the wheel diagnoally oppo-
site the flat tire to keep the vehicle
from rolling when it is jacked up.
When blocking the wheel, place a wheel
block from the front for the front wheels or
from the rear for the rear wheels.
—Blocking the wheel
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Steel wheels
Aluminum wheels
3. Remove the wheel ornament.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using the bev-
eled end of the wheel nut wrench as
shown.
Do not try to pull the ornament by
hand. Take due care in handling the
ornament to avoid unexpected
personal injury.
CAUTION
!
4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-
ing the vehicle.
The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen.
To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench
to the nut so that the handle is on the right
side, as shown above. Grab the wrench
near the end of the handle and pull up on
the handle. Be careful that the wrench
does not slip off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrew
them about one-half turn.
—Removing wheel ornament —Loosening wheel nuts
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5. Position the jack at the correct jack
points as shown.
Make sure the jack is positioned on a level
and solid place.
6. After making sure that no one is in
the vehicle, raise it high enough so
that the spare tire can be installed.
Remember you will need more ground
clearance when putting in the spare tire
than when removing the flat tire.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle
into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it
clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle
and begins to lift, double-check that it is
properly positioned.
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone.
CAUTION
!
—Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle
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7. Remove the wheel nuts and change
tires.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.
Roll the spare wheel into position and
align the holes in the wheel with the bolts.
Then lift up the wheel and get at least the
top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle
the tire and press it back over the other
bolts.
Before putting on wheels, remove any
corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a
wire brush or such. Installation of wheels
without good metal-to-metal contact at
the mounting surface can cause wheel
nuts to loosen and eventually cause a
wheel to come off while driving. Therefore
after the first 1600 km (1000 miles), check
to see that the wheel nuts are tight.
8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger
tight.
Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-
ward) and tighten them as much as you
can by hand. Press back on the tire back
and see if you can tighten them more.
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9. Lower the vehicle completely and
tighten the wheel nuts.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten
the nuts. Do not use other tools or any
additional leverage other than your
hands, such as a hammer, pipe or your
foot. Make sure the wrench is securely en-
gaged over the nut.
Tighten each nut a little a time in the order
shown. Repeat the process until all the
nuts are tight.
When lowering the vehicle, make
sure all portions of your body and
all other persons around will not be
injured as the vehicle is lowered to
the ground.
CAUTION
!
Steel wheels
Aluminum wheels
—Lowering your vehicle —Reinstalling wheel ornament
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10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.
1. Put the wheel ornament into position.
On some models, align the cutout of the
wheel ornamant with the valve stem as
shown.
2. Then tap it firmly with the side or heel
of your hand to snap it into place.
Take due care in handling the orna-
ment to avoid unexpected personal
injury.
CAUTION
!
11.Check the air pressure of the re-
placed tire.
Adjust the air pressure to the specification
designated in Part 8. If the pressure is
lower, drive slowly to the nearest service
station and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation
valve cap as dirt and moisture could get
into the valve core and possibly cause air
leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new
one put on as soon as possible.
12. Restow all the tools, jack and flat
tire securely.
As soon as possible after changing
wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the
torque specified in Part 8 with a torque
wrench, have a technician repair the flat
tire and replace the spare tire with it.
Before driving, make sure all the
tools, jack and flat tire are securely
in place in their storage location to
reduce the possibility of personal
injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
CAUTION
!
—After changing wheels
If your vehicle needs to be
towed—
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice. In consultation with them, have
your vehicle towed using either (a) or
(b).
Only when you cannot receive a tow-
ing service from a Toyota dealer or
commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance
with the instructions given in
“—Emergency towing” in this part.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are gener-
ally aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed
incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following few
precautions are observed. If necessary,
show this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to
ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the
bumper and/or underbody of the
towed vehicle will be damaged
during towing.
From rear—
S Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the “ACC” position and put the
transmission in neutral.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or
in the “LOCK” position when
towing from the rear without a
towing dolly. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to
hold the front wheels straight.
S Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an
automatic transmission from the
rear with the front wheels on the
ground, as this may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
(b) Using flat bed truck
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(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck,
either from the front or rear. This
may cause body damage.
Front
Rear (Canada only)
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed by a cable or chain se-
cured to either emergency towing eye-
let under the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
!
Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or
erratic driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress on the
emergency towing eyelets and
towing cable or chain. The eyelets
and towing cable or chain may
break and cause serious injury or
damage.
—Emergency towing
165
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain
specifically intended for use in
towing vehicles. Securely fasten the
cable or chain to the towing eyelets
provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or “N” (automatic). The key must
be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running).
CAUTION
!
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of “P” position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override
button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”
position. Make sure the parking
brake is on.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.
3. Insert your finger into the hole to
push down the shift lock override
button. You can shift out of “P”
position only while pushing the
button.
4. Shift into “N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety,
keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
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Many Toyota dealers can make a new
key if you can give them the key num-
ber.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” in
Chapter 1-2.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you, us-
ing their special tools. If you must break a
window to get in, we suggest breaking the
smallest side window because it is the
least expensive to replace. Be extremely
cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.
If you lose your transmitter, you can
purchase a new one at your Toyota
dealer.
You can use the wireless remote control
system with the new transmitter. Contact
your Toyota dealer for detailed informa-
tion.
If you lose your keys
If you lose your wireless remote
control tansmitter
Part 5
Protecting your Toyota
from corrosion
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CORROSION
PREVENTION AND
APPEARANCE
CARE
S
Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion
S Washing and waxing your
Toyota
S Cleaning the interior
Toyota, through its diligent research, de-
sign and use of the most advanced
technology available, has done its part to
help prevent corrosion and has provided
you with the finest quality vehicle
construction. Now, it is up to you. Proper
care of your Toyota can help ensure long-
term corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of corro-
sion to your vehicle are:
S The accumulation of road salt, dirt and
moisture in hard-to-reach areas un-
der the vehicle.
S Chipping of paint, or undercoating
caused by minor accidents or by
stones and gravel.
Care is especially important if you live
in particular areas or operate your ve-
hicle under certain environmental
conditions:
S Road salt or dust control chemicals will
accelerate corrosion, as will the pres-
ence of salt in the air near the sea-
coast or in areas of industrial pollution.
S High humidity accelerates corrosion
especially when temperatures range
just above the freezing point.
S Wetness or dampness to certain parts
of your vehicle for an extended period
of time, may cause corrosion even
though other parts of the vehicle may
be dry.
S High temperatures will cause corro-
sion to those components of the ve-
hicle which are prevented from quick-
drying due to lack of proper ventilation.
The above signifies the necessity to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside,
as clean as possible and to repair any
damage to paint or protective coatings as
soon as possible.
To help prevent corrosion on your To-
yota, follow these guidelines:
Wash your vehicle frequently: It is, of
course, necessary to keep your vehicle
clean by regular washing, but to prevent
corrosion, the following points should be
observed:
S If you drive on salted roads in the win-
ter or if you live near the ocean, you
should hose off the undercarriage at
least once a month to minimize corro-
sion.
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S High pressure water or steam is effec-
tive for cleaning the vehicle’s under-
side and wheel housings. Pay particu-
lar attention to these areas as it is
difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to simply
wet the mud and debris without remov-
ing them. The lower edge of doors,
rocker panels and frame members
have drain holes which should not be
allowed to clog with dirt as trapped wa-
ter in these areas can cause corrosion.
S Wash the underside of the vehicle
thoroughly when winter is over.
See “Washing and waxing your Toyota”
for more tips.
Check the condition of your vehicle’s
paint and trim. If you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them up im-
mediately to prevent corrosion from start-
ing. If the chips or scratches have gone
through the bare metal, have a qualified
bodyshop make the repair.
Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-
ter and dirt can accumulate under the floor
mats and could cause corrosion. Occa-
sionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful
when transporting chemicals, cleansers,
fertilizers, salt, etc; these should be trans-
ported in proper containers. If a spill or
leak should occur, immediately clean and
dry the area.
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you
drive on salted or gravel roads, mud
shields help protect your vehicle. Full-
size shields, which come as near to the
ground as possible, are the best. We rec-
ommend that the fittings and the area
where the shields are installed be treated
to resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will
be happy to assist in supplying and instal-
ling the shields if they are recommended
for your area.
Do not park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage. If you wash
your vehicle in the garage, or if you drive
it in covered with water or snow, your ga-
rage may be so damp it will cause corro-
sion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet
vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is
poor.
Washing your Toyota by hand
Work in the shade and wait until the ve-
hicle body is not hot to the touch.
CAUTION
!
When cleaning under floor or chas-
sis, be careful not to injure your
hands.
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-
move any mud or road salt from the
underside of the vehicle or in the wheel
wells.
2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap,
mixed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and
keep it wet by dipping it frequently into
the wash water. Do not rub hard-let
the soap and water remove the dirt.
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or
neutral detergent.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
Washing and waxing your
Toyota
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Do not use gasoline or strong
solvents, which may be toxic or
cause damage.
NOTICE
3. Rinse thoroughly — dried soap can
cause streaking. In hot weather you
may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard — you might scratch
the paint.
Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
matic car wash, but remember that the
paint can be scratched by some type of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching re-
duces paint durability and gloss, especial-
ly on darker colors. The manager of the
car wash should be able to advise you
whether the process is safe for the paint
on your vehicle.
With mast type antenna:
To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure it is retracted before
driving your Toyota through an
automatic car wash.
NOTICE
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommend-
ed to maintain the original beauty of
your Toyota’s finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle does not re-
pel water well, apply wax.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely
weathered, use a car-cleaning polish,
followed by a separate wax. Carefully
follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and precautions. Be sure to polish and
wax the chrome trim as well as the
paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
does not bead but remains on the sur-
face in large patches.
Always remove the plastic bumpers
if your vehicle is re-painted and
placed in a high heat paint waxing
booth. High temperatures could
damage the bumpers.
NOTICE
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CAUTION
!
Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water, or allow water to get into the
floor when cleaning the vehicle in-
terior or exterior. Water may get into
audio components or other electri-
cal components above or under the
floor carpet (or mat) and cause a
malfunction; and it may cause body
corrosion.
Vinyl interior
The vinyl upholstery may be easily
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
and water.
First vacuum over the upholstery to re-
move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or
soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the vi-
nyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few
minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
and wipe off the soap with a clean damp
cloth. If all the dirt does not come off, re-
peat the procedure. Commercial foam-
ing-type vinyl cleaners are also available
which work well. Follow the manufactur-
er’s instructions.
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
or window cleaner on the interior.
NOTICE
Carpets
Use a good foam-type shampoo to
clean the carpets.
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to re-
move as much dirt as possible. Several
types of foam cleaners are available’
some are in aerosol cans and others are
powders or liquids which you mix with wa-
ter to produce a foam. To shampoo the
carpets, use a sponge or brush to apply
the foam. Rub in overlapping circles.
Do not apply water – the best results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible. Read the shampoo instructions
and follow them closely.
Seat belts
The seat belts may be cleaned with
mild soap and water or with lukewarm
water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-
ing, check the belts for excessive wear,
fraying, or cuts.
Do not use dye or bleach on the
belts-it may weaken them.
NOTICE
Windows
The windows may be cleaned with any
household window cleaner.
When cleaning the inside of the
windows, be careful not to scratch
or damage the heater wires on the
rear window.
NOTICE
Air conditioning control panel, car au-
dio, instrument panel, console panel,
and switches
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-
warm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.
Cleaning the interior
171
z
Do not use organic substances
(solvents, karosene, alcohol, gas-
oline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic
solutions. These chemicals can
cause discoloring, staining or
peeling of the surface.
z
If you use cleaners or polishing
agents, make sure their ingredi-
ents do not include the sub-
stances mentioned above.
z
If you use a liquid car freshener,
do not apply the liquid onto the ve-
hicle’s interior surfaces. It may
contain the ingredients men-
tioned above. Immediately clean
any spill using the method men-
tioned above.
NOTICE
Leather Interior
The leather uphostery may be cleaned
with neutral detergent for wool.
Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened
with 5 % Solution of neutral detergent for
woll. Then throughly wipe off all traces of
detergent with a clean damp cloth.
After cleaning or whenever any part of the
leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean
cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a vente-
lated shaded area.
z
If a stain should fail to come out
with a neutral detergent, apply a
cleaner that does not contain an
organic solvent.
z
Never use organic substances
such as benzine, alcohol or gaso-
line, or alkaline or acid solutions
for cleaning the leather as these
could cause discoloring.
z
Use of a nylon brush or synthetic
fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the
fine grained surface of the leather.
z
Mildew may develop on soiled
leather upholstery. Be especially
careful to avoid oil spots. Try to
keep your upholstery always
clean.
z
Long exposure to direct sunlight
may cause the leather surface to
harden a shrink. keep your vehicle
in a shaded area, especially in the
summer.
NOTICE
z
The interior of your vehicle is apt
to heat up on hot summer days, so
avoid placing on the upholstery
items made of vinyl or plastic or
containing wax as these tend to
stick to leather when warm.
z
Improper cleaning of the leather
upholstery could result in discol-
oration or staining.
If you have any questions about the
cleaning of your Toyota, your local To-
yota dealer will be pleased to answer
them.
Part 6
Maintenance requirements
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VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
S
Maintenance requirements
S General maintenance
S Does your vehicle need
repairing?
For scheduled maintenance infor-
mation, please refer to the sep-
arate “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment/Maintenance Schedule”.
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed to
for fewer maintenance requirements with
longer service intervals to save both your
time and money. However, each regular
maintenance, as well as day-to-day
care, is more important than ever before
to ensure smooth, and trouble-free, safe,
and economical drivings.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make
sure the specified maintenance, including
general maintenance service, is per-
formed. Note that both the new vehicle
and emission control system warranties
specify that proper maintenance and care
must be performed. See Owner’s Guide,
Owner’s Manual Supplement or Warranty
Booklet for complete warranty informa-
tion.
General maintenance
General maintenance items are those
day-to-day care practices that are impor-
tant to your vehicle for proper operation.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure
that the general maintenance items are
performed regularly.
These checks or inspections can be done
either by yourself or a qualified technician,
or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be
pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
Scheduled maintenance
The scheduled maintenance items listed
in the “Owner’s Manual Supplement” are
those required to be serviced at regular in-
tervals.
For details of your maintenance Sched-
ule, read the separate ”Owner’s Manual
Supplement/Maintenance Schedule”.
It is recommended that any replace-
ment parts used for maintenance or
for the repair of the emission control
system be Toyota supplied.
The owner may elect to use non-Toyo-
ta supplied parts for replacement pur-
poses without invalidating the emis-
sion control system warranty. Howev-
er, use of replacement parts which are
not of equivalent quality may impair
the effectiveness of the emission con-
trol systems.
You may also elect to have mainte-
nance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system
performed by any automotive repair
establishment or individual without
invalidating this warranty. See Own-
er’s Guide, Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment or Warranty Booklet for complete
warranty information.
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Where to go for service?
Toyota technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the lat-
est service information through technical
bulletins, service tips, and in-dealership
training programs. They learn to work on
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
rather than while they are working on it.
You can be confident that your Toyota
dealer’s service department performs the
best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle—reliably and eco-
nomically.
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
all required maintenance has been per-
formed for warranty coverage. And if any
problems should arise with your vehicle
while under warranty, your Toyota dealer
will promptly take care of it. Again, be sure
to keep a copy of the repair order for any
service performed on your Toyota.
What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
cal ability and a few basic automotive
tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
form them are presented in Part 7.
If you are a skilled do-it-yourself me-
chanic, the Toyota service manuals are
recommended. Please be aware that do-
it-yourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See Owner’s Guide,
Owner’s Manual Supplement or Warranty
Booklet for the details.
Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any un-
usual noise, smell or vibration, you should
investigate the cause or take your vehicle
to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service
shop immediately. It is recommended
that any problem you notice be brought to
the attention of your dealer or the qualified
service shop for their advice.
Make these checks only where
adequate ventilation can be obtain-
ed if you run the engine.
CAUTION
!
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be per-
formed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
Chapter 7-2 for additional information.
General maintenance
175
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for
additional information. When checking
the tires, make sure no nuts are missing,
and check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7-2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has been
parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found
and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors and back door oper-
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood from opening
when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing peri-
odic services, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warn-
ing buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched postiion. For folding-down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle is
held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mech-
anism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your ve-
hicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ”P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
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IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time , e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Chapter 7-3 for additional infor-
mation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the see-
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-
tion.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower level
lines on the case. Add only distilled water
when replenishing. See Chapter 7-3 for
additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-
tion.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the en-
gine turned off and the vehicle parked on
a level spot. See Chapter 7-2 for addition-
al information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-
tion.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See engine exhaust cautions in
Part 2.)
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that in-
dicate service is needed. Some important
clues are as follows:
S Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
S Appreciable loss of power
S Strange engine noises
S A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
S Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monox-
ide leak. Drive with the windows open
and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
S Flat-looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
S Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
S Strange noises related to suspension
movement
S Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
S Engine coolant temperature continual-
ly higher than normal
Does your vehicle need
repairing?
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If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
Do not continue driving with the
vehicle unchecked. It could result
in serious vehicle damage and
possibly personal injury.
CAUTION
!
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil level dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Fuse blocks
7. Battery
8. Engine cooling fans
9. Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine compartment overview
"5S-FE engine
181
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil level dipstick
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Fuse blocks
7. Battery
8. Electric cooling fans
9. Windshield washer fluid tank
"1MZ-FE engine
182
Canada only
Fuse locations
183
If you perform maintenance by your-
self, be sure to follow the correct pro-
cedure given in this part.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operat-
ing problems.
Performing do-it-yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect
your warranty coverage. Read the sepa-
rate Toyota Warranty statement for details
and suggestions.
This part gives instructions only for those
items that are relatively easy for an owner
to perform. As explained in Part 6, there
are still a number of items that must be
done by a qualified technician with special
tools.
For information on tools and parts for do-
it-yourself maintenance, see “Parts and
tools”.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
S When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
S Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radia-
tor, exhaust manifold, power
steering fluid reservoir and spark
plug boots, etc.—will be hot. So
be careful not to touch them. Oil,
fluids and spark plugs may also be
hot.
S If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the
drain plugs to prevent burning
yourself.
S Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flamable.
S Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric
acid.
S Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack
stands or other solid supports.
CAUTION
!
S Be sure that the ignition is off if
you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling
fans will automatically start to run
if the engine coolant temperature
is high and/or the air conditioning
is on.
S Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under you vehicle
where you may be exposed to fly-
ing or falling material, fluid spray,
etc.
S Used engine oil contains poten-
tially harmful contaminants which
may cause skin disorders such as
inflammation or skin cancer, so
care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed and repeated contact with
it. To remove used engine oil from
your skin, wash thoroughly with
soap and water.
S Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
184
S Dispose of used oil and filter only in
a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filter in
household trash, in sewers or onto
the ground. Call your dealer or a
service station for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
NOTICE
z
Remember that battery and igni-
tion cables carry high currents or
voltages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
z
Add only demineralized or distilled
water to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash off with water to prevent it
from damaging the parts or paint.
z
Do not allow dirt or anything else to
fall through the spark plugholes.
z
Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
z
Do not reuse platinum-tipped
spark plugs by cleaning or regap-
ping.
z
Do not overfill automatic trans-
mission fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
z
Do not drive with the air cleaner fil-
ter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
z
Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
z
When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do-it-yourself main-
tenance. Remember all Toyota parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools
must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
S Engine oil API SH, “Energy-Conserv-
ing II” multigrade or ILSAC multigrade
having viscosity proper for your cli-
mate
Tools:
S Rag or paper towel
S Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
S Ethylene-glycol antifreeze
S Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
S Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
S SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
S Rag or paper towel
S Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Parts and tools
185
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
S Automatic transmission fluid DEX-
RON
-II or III
Tools:
S Rag or paper towel
S Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Non-maintenance batteries—
Tools:
S Warm water
S Baking soda
S Grease
S Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Maintenance type batteries—
Parts (if level is low):
S Distilled water
Tools:
S Warm water
S Baking soda
S Grease
S Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
S Coin (for vent plugs)
S Funnel (only for adding distilled water)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
S Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent
with same amperage rating as original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
S Water
S Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
S Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
S Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in “Re-
placing light bulbs” in Chapter 7-3.)
Tools:
S Screwdriver
S Flat-bladed screwdriver
Part 7
Checking the engine oil level
187
DO-IT-YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE—
Chapter 7-2
Engine and Chassis
S
Checking the engine oil level
S Checking the engine coolant
level
S Checking brake fluid
S Checking power steering fluid
S Checking tire pressure
S Checking and replacing tires
S Rotating tires
S Installing snow tires and chains
S Replacing wheels
S Aluminum wheel precautions
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle
should be on a level spot. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean
with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstickpush it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level on the end.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level line, add engine oil
of the same type as already in the en-
gine.
Remove the oil filter cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
fill between the low level line and the full
level on the dipstick is indicated below for
reference.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand-tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S-FE engine 0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
1MZ-FE engine 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
z
Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
z
Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
NOTICE
188
Engine oil selection
Use API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” mul-
tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en-
gine oil.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your
vehicle, for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W-30 engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the en-
gine may become difficult to start, so
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recom-
mended.
API service symbol
ILSAC certification mark
Oil identification marks
Either or both API registered marks are
added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located any-
where on the outside of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) designations such as SH. The cen-
ter portion of the label shows the SAE vis-
cosity grade such as SAE 5W-30.
“Energy-Conserving II” shown in the low-
er portion, indicates that the oil has fuel-
saving capabilities. Oils marked “Ener-
gy-Conserving II” will have higher
fuel-saving capabilities than oil marked
“Energy-Conserving”.
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front
of the container.
189
Look at the see-through coolant res-
ervoir when the engine is cold. The
coolant level is satisfactory if it is be-
tween the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir. If the level is low, add
ethylene-glycol type coolant.
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the “LOW” line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the “FULL”
line.
Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant.
See information in the next column.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the ra-
diator, hoses, radiator cap and drain cock
and water pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
CAUTION
!
Coolant type selection
Your coolant must contain ethylene-gly-
col antifreeze. In addition to preventing
freezing and subsequent damage to the
engine, this will also prevent corrosion.
Further supplemental inhibitors or addi-
tives are neither needed nor recom-
mended.
Read the antifreeze container for informa-
tion on freeze protection. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for how much
to mix with water. The total capacity of the
cooling system is given in Part 8. We rec-
ommend 50% solution be used for your
Toyota, or a sufficient quantity to provide
protection to about -35_C (-31_C).
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze
or plain water alone.
NOTICE
To check the fluid level, simply look at
the see through reservoir. The level
should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir cover
by hand.
Checking brake fluid
Checking the engine coolant
level
190
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air, and excess moisture can
cause a dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
!
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
NOTICE
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRON
II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more
in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60_C80_C or 140_F175_F). You
may also check the level when the fluid is
cold (about room temperature, 10_C
30_C or 50_F85_F) if the engine has
not been run for about five hours.
Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the “HOT” range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add auto-
matic transmission fluid DEXRON
-II or
III to bring the level within range.
To remove the filler cap, turn it counter-
clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn it
clockwise. After replacing the filler cap,
visually check the steering box case, vane
pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
CAUTION
!
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
Avoid overfilling, or the power
steering could be damaged.
NOTICE
Checking power steering fluid
191
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures,
tire size and the vehicle capacity weight
are also given in Part 8. They are also on
the tire pressure label shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
don’t forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
drive.
Low tire pressure results in excessive
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-
my, and the possibility of blowouts from
overheated tires. Also, low tire pressure
can cause poor sealing of the tread bead.
If the tire pressure is excessively low,
there is the possibility of wheel deforma-
tion and/or tire separation.
High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,
handling problems, excessive wear at the
center of the tire tread, and a greater pos-
sibility of tire damage from road hazards.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
The following instructions for check-
ing tire pressure should be observed:
S The pressure should be checked
only when the tires are cold. If your
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you
will get an accurate cold tire pressure
reading.
S Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of a tire can be mis-
leading. Besides, tire pressure that
are even just a few pounds off can de-
grade handling and ride.
S Take special care when adding air
to the compact spare tire. The
smaller tire size can gain pressure
very quickly. Add compressed air in
small quantities and check the pres-
sure often until it reaches the specified
pressure.
S Do not bleed or reduce tire pres-
sure after driving. It is normal for the
tire pressure to be higher after driving.
S Never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight. The passenger and luggage
weight should be located so that the
vehicle is balanced.
S Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
valve caps. Without the valve caps,
dirt or moisture could get into the valve
core and cause air leakage. If the caps
have been lost, have new ones put on
as soon as possible.
Checking tire pressure
192
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire tread for the tread wear
indicators. If the indicators show, re-
place the tires.
The tires on your Toyota have built-in
tread wear indicators to help you know
when the tires need replacement. When
the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
or less, the indicators will appear. If you
can see the indicators in two or more adja-
cent grooves, the tire should be replaced.
The lower the tread, the higher the risk of
skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost
if the tread wears down below 4 mm
(0.16 in.).
Check the tires regularly for damage
such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any
damage is found, consult with a tech-
nician and have the tire repaired or re-
placed.
Even if the damage does not appear seri-
ous, a qualified technician should ex-
amine the damage. Objects which have
penetrated the tire may have caused in-
ternal damage.
Any tires which are over six years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
cian even if damage is not obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This also applies to the spare tire and tires
stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use only the
same size and construction as origi-
nally installed and with the same or
greater load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may se-
riously affect handling, ride, speedomeet-
er/odometer calibration, ground clear-
ance, and clearance between the body
and tires or snow chains.
CAUTION
!
S Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias-ply tires on your vehicle. It
can cause dangerous handling
characteristics, resulting in loss of
control.
S Do not use tire or wheels other
than the manufacturer’s recom-
mended size.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both of the front or rear tires be
replaced at a time as a set.
See “If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 for tire
change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
of balance with regular use and should
therefore be balanced occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.
Checking and replacing tires
193
To equalize tire wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). However, the most appropriate
timing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See “If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 for tire
change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for even wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by incorrect tire pressure, improp-
er wheel alignment, out-of-balance
wheels, or severe braking.
CAUTION
!
Do not include a compact spare tire
when rotating the tires. It is
designed for temporary use only.
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recom-
mended when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select tires of
the same size, construction and load
capacity as the original tires on your
Toyota. Do not use tires other than
those mentioned above.
Do not install studded tires without first
checking local regulations for possible re-
strictions.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which would cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place. Mark the di-
rection of rotation and be sure to install
them in the same direction when replac-
ing.
Rotating tires
Installing snow tires and
chains
194
CAUTION
!
S Do not drive with the snow tires in-
correctly inflated.
S Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size and
type.
Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or V-bar type
chains.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them be-
fore installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.51.0 km
(1/41/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
S Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
S Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
S Avoid sharp turns or locked-
wheel braking, as use of chains
may adversely affect vehicle han-
dling.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may
result in damage to the vehicle as
well as the tire.
NOTICE
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion,
the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or they may
cause loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that the wheels are
replaced by ones with the same load
capacity, diameter, rim width, and off-
set.
This must be observed on compact spare
tires, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may ad-
versely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/
odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or snow chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Replacing wheels
195
Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened
may have structural damage and there-
fore should not be used. Never use an in-
ner tube in a leaking wheel which is de-
signed for a tubeless tire.
S After driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles), check that the wheel
nuts are tight.
S If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
S When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
S Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
S When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
S As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
Aluminum wheel precautions
Part 7
Checking battery condition—
—Precautions
197
DO-IT-YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE—
Chapter 7-3
Electrical components
S Checking battery condition
S Battery recharging precautions
S Checking and replacing fuses
S Adding washer fluid
S Replacing light bulbs
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable
and explosive hydrogen gas.
S Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
S Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
S Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
S Never ingest electrolyte.
S Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the battery.
S Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
S If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
CAUTION
!
S If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area.
If you feel pain or burning, get
medical attention immediately.
S If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immedi-
ately take off the exposed clothing
and follow the procedure above, if
necessary.
S If you happen to swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of mag-
nesia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
198
Check the battery for corroded or
loose terminal connections, cracks, or
loose hold-down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nuts–but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold-down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage
the battery case.
NOTICE
z
Be sure the engine and all acces-
sories are off before performing
maintenance.
z
When checking the battery, re-
move the ground cable from the
negative terminal (“-” mark) first
and reinstall it last.
z
Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
z
Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
There are two types of batteries: Main-
tenance type and non-maintenance
type.
A non-maintenance battery has “MAIN-
TENANCE FREE BATTERY” on its top. A
maintenance type battery does not have
such indication.
Maintenance type battery—
Check the fluid condition by the fluid level
lines on the side of the battery. Or if the
battery has a hydrometer on its top, you
can also check the hydrometer.
Non-maintenance battery—
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer on the top of the battery.
—Checking battery exterior —Checking battery fluid
199
CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL
LINES (MAINTENANCE TYPE BAT-
TERY ONLY)
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be be-
tween the upper and lower lines.
When checking the fluid level, look at all
six cells, not just one or two.
If the level is lower than the lower line, add
distilled water. (See “ADDING DIS-
TILLED WATER”.)
CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color.
Maintenance type battery
Hydrometer color
Condition
Type A Type B
Condition
GREEN BLUE Good
DARK WHITE
Charging necessary.
Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CLEAR or
LIGHT
YELLOW
RED Add distilled water*
*: See “ADDING DISTILLED WATER”.
Non-maintenance battery
Hydrometer color
Condition
Type A Type B
Condition
GREEN BLUE Good
DARK WHITE
Charging necessary.
Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CLEAR or
LIGHT
YELLOW
RED Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not refill the battery with water.
200
ADDING DISTILLED WATER (MAINTE-
NANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)
1. Remove the vent plugs.
2. Add distilled water to cells needing
fluid.
If the side of your battery is covered,
check the water level by looking down
directly above the cell as illustrated
above.
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the cells. Excess
electrolyte could squirt out of the
battery during heavy charging,
causing corrosion or damage.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. Maintenance type batteries—Remove
the vent plugs.
2. If recharging with the battery installed
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
3. Be sure the power switch on the re-
charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and
when disconnecting them.
S Always charge the battery in an
unconfined area. Do not charge
the battery in a garage or closed
room where there is not sufficient
ventilation.
S Non-maintenance batteries: Only
do a slow charge (5A or less).
Charging at a quicker rate is dan-
gerous. The battery may explode,
causing personal injuries.
Maintenance type batteries: Be
sure to remove the vent plugs be-
fore recharging.
CAUTION
!
Battery recharging precautions
201
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See “Fuse locations” in Chapter 7-1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inopera-
tive component off. Pull a suspected
fuse straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the
name of the circuit for each fuse. See Part
8 of this manual for the functions con-
trolled by each circuit.
Checking and replacing fuses
202
Type A fuses can be pulled out by using
the pull-out tool. The location of the pull-
out tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the “MIR
HTR”, “DOME” or “A/C” fuse, which may
be dispensable for normal driving, and
use it if its amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close as
possible to the rating. If the amperage is
lower than that specified, the fuse might
blow out again but this does not indicate
anything wrong. Be sure to get the correct
fuse as soon as possible and return the
substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare
fuses and keep them in your vehicle for
emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object,
in place of a fuse. This may cause
extensive damage and possibly a
fire.
CAUTION
!
If any washer does not work or low
windshield washer fluid level warning
light comes on, the washer tank may
be empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for how much
to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because ti may
damage your vehicle’s paint.
Adding washer fluid
203
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and require special
handling. They can burst or shatter
if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbs Bulb
No.
W Type
Headlights HB2 60/55 A
Parking and front side
marker and front turn
signal lights
— 27/8 B
Rear side marker
lights
194 3.8 C
Rear turn marker
lights
3156 27 C
Stop and tail lights 3157 27/8 C
Tail light 904 9.3 C
Back-up lights 921 18 C
Licenses plate light — 5 C
High mounted stop
light
21CP 18 C
Personal light — 10 B
Interior light — 10 D
Vanity lights — 3 D
Glovebox light — 1.2 C
Trunk light — 3.8 C
A: HB1 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs
1. Open the hood. Unplug the con-
nector. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
—HeadlightsReplacing light bulbs—
204
2. Release the bulb retaining spring
and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb
with the cutouts of the mounting hole.
3. Install the rubber cover with the
“TOP” mark upward, and snuggle
on the boss. Insert the connector.
Then install the plastic cover.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver.
—Parking, front side marker
and front turn signal lights
205
Removing cover clips
Installing cover clips
—Rear side marker, rear turn
signal, stop and tail lights
206
a: Rear side marker light
b: Rear turn signal light
c: Stop and tail light
a: Back-up light
b: Tail light
—Back-up and tail lights
(type A)
207
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver. Removing the cover clips
Installing the cover clips
a: Back-up light
b: Tail light
—Back-up and tail lights
(type B)
208
Use a phillips-head screw driver Removing the cover clips
Installing the cover clips
—License plate lights
209
—High mounted stoplight
mm (in.)
Part 8
Dimensions and weight
211
SPECIFICATIONS
S
Dimensions and weight
S Engine
S Fuel
S Service specifications
S Tires
S Fuses
P195/70R 14 tire
Overall length 4783 (188.3)
Overall width 1780 (70.1)
Overall height 1416 (55.7)*
!
Wheelbase 2670 (105.1)
Front tread 1547 (61.0)
Rear tread 1520 (59.8)
P205/65R 15 tire
4783 (188.3)
1780 (70.1)
1419 (55.9)*
!
2670 (105.1)
1547 (61.0)
1520 (59.8)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)
kg(lb): 410 (900)
*1
: Unladen vehicle
212
Model:
5S-FE and 1MZ-FE
Type:
5S-FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1MZ-FE engine
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
5S-FE engine
87.0 X 91.0 (3.43 X 3.58)
1MZ-FE engine
87.5 X 83.0 (3.44 X 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3
(cu. in):
5S-FE engine
2164(132.0)
1MZ-FE engine
2995(182.8)
Fuel type:
5S-FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Research Oc-
tane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87)
or higher
1MZ-FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Research Oc-
tane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87)
or higher.
For improved vehicle performance,
the use of premium unleaded gaso-
line with a Research Octane Number
of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher is
recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70(18.5, 15.4)
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.)
5S-FE engine
Intake 0.190.29 (0.0070.011)
Exhaust 0.280.38 (0.0110.015)
1MZ-FE engine
Intake 0.150.25 (0.0060.010)
Exhaust 0.250.35 (0.0100.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
oughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf:
5S-FE engine
With air conditioning
Generator belt 130 ± 10
Power steering pump belt 80 ± 20
Without air conditioning
Generator belt 95 ± 20
Power steering pump belt 80 ± 20
1MZ-FE engine 115 ± 20
Engine Fuel Service specifications
213
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
5S-FE engine
With filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
1MZ-FE engine
With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Oil grade:
API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
Temperature range anticipated before next oil
change.
L70010
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp.):
5S-FE engine 6.9 (7.3, 6.1)
1MZ-FE engine 9.1 (9.6, 8.4)
Coolant type:
With ethylene-glycol antifreeze
(Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY
Open voltage* at 20 _C (68 _F):
12.7 V Fully charged
12.3 V Half charged
11.9 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
515 (0.20.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S-FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
1MZ-FE engine 4.2 (4.9, 4.0)
Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W-90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S-FE engine Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
1MZ-FE engineUp to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D-II or
DEXRON
III (DEXRON
II)
214
Differential
Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S-FE engine 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
1MZ-FE engine 0.85 (0.9, 0.7)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D-II or
DEXRON
III (DEXRON
II)
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when de-
pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50
kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm
(in.):
70 (2.8)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
16 (0.040.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled
with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
69 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel freeplay:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEX-
RON
II or III
215
Normal driving kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)
For all loads including full rated loads
For reduced loads (1 to 4
p
assengers)
For
all
loads
incl
u
ding
f
u
ll
rated
loads
For
red
u
ced
loads
(1
to
4
passengers)
Tire size
Front Rear Front Rear
Wheel size
P195/70R14 90S
210 (2 1 30)
210 (2.1, 30)
210 (2.1, 30)
210 (2.1, 30)
14 x 5.5JJ
P195/70R14
90S
210
(2
.
1
,
30)
210
(2
.
1
,
30)
210
(2
.
1
,
30)
210
(2
.
1
,
30)
14
x
5
.
5JJ
P205/65R15 92S
215/70R 16 99
220 (2 2 32)
200 (2 0 29)
200 (2 0 29)
15 x 6JJ
P205/65R15
92S
215/70R
16
99
220
(2
.
2
,
32)
200
(2
.
0
,
29)
200
(2
.
0
,
29)
15
x
6JJ
Trailer towing kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)
Tire size
Front Rear
P195/70R14 90S 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30)
P205/65R15 92H 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)
When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds abve 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such
speeds are permitted by-law, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm
2
or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed
the maxium cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel nut torque, N⋅m (kgfm, ft⋅lbf):
104 (10.5, 77)
Tires
216
Engine compartment
Engine compartment (Canada)
Fuses (type A)
1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
2. 10 A: Spare fuse
3. 15 A: Spare fuse
4. 30 A: Spare fuse
5. ALT-S 5 A: Charging system
6. HEAD (RH-HI) 15 A: Right-hand
headlight
7. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent sys-
tem
Engine compartment
9. HAZ 10 A: Emergency flasher
10.AM2 30 A: Gauge and meter, SRS air-
bag system, Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, “IGN” and “ST” fuses
11.TEL 5 A: No circuit
12.HEAD (LH-HI) 15 A: Left-hand head-
light
13.RAD NO.1 20 A: Audio system
Fuses
217
Instrument panel
14.DOME 7.5 A: Theft deterrent system,
daytime running light system, clock,
locking with wireless remote control
system, ignition switch light, personal
light, trunk light, electric moon roof
lamp, interior light, vanity mirror light,
door courtesy light, power door lock
system
15.ECU-B 7.5 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag
system
16.DRL NO. 2 5 A (vehicles sold in Can-
ada): Daytime running light system
17.HEAD (LH-LO) 10 A: Left-hand
headlight
18.HEAD (RH-LO) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight
19.SEAT-HEA TER 20 A: No circuit
20.HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning sys-
tem, rear window defogger, starting
system
21.GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back-up lights, cruise control system,
charging system, traction control sys-
tem, daytime running light system,
power windows, service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers
22.WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
23.MIRROR-HEA TER 10A: Outside
rear view mirror defogger
24.ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, power anten-
na, SRS airbag system, theft deterrent
system, shift lock control system, trac-
tion control system, daytime running
light system, locking with wireless re-
mote control system, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
25.IGN 5A: Gauges and meters, charging
system, SRS airbag system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
26.STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, high-mounted stoplight, anti-
lock brake system, shift lock control
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
17.TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license
plate lights, tail lights, front side mark-
er lights, daytime running light system,
multiport fuel injection system/se-
quential multiport fuel injection system
28.POWER-OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
29.OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis sys-
tem
30.FOG 15 A: No circuit
31.STARTER 5 A: Gauges and meters,
multiport fuel injection system/se-
quential multiport fuel injection system
32.DOOR 25 A: Power door lock system,
theft deterrent system, fuel filler door
control system
218
33.PANEL 7.5 A: Gauge and meter, au-
dio system, cigarette lighter, glove box
light, clock, instrument panel light con-
trol, service reminder indicators, air
conditioning control panel lights, ash-
tray light, emergency flasher, seat
heater control system, daytime run-
ning light system, rear window defog-
ger, electronically controlled automat-
ic transmission system
34.TURN 7.5 A: Emergency flasher
35.RAD-NO. 7 7.5 A: Audio system,
power
36.CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, shift lock
control system, power rear view mirror
controls, theft deterrent system, pow-
er door lock system, SRS airbag sys-
tem, outside rear view mirror defogger,
air conditioning system
Fuses (type B)
37.CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans
38.RADI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
39.MAIN 40 A: “HEAD (RH-HI)”, ”head
(rh-lo)” FUSES
40.HTR 50 A: “AM1”, “A/C” fuses
41.DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger
42.PWR 30 A: Power window control sys-
tem, power seat, electric moon roof
43.AM1 40 A: Head lamp cleaner
Fuses (type C)
44.ALT 100 A: “RDI FAN”, “CDS” fuses
45.ABS 60 A: Anti-lock brake system
Part 9
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners
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REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS AND
UNIFORM TIRE
QUALITY GRADING
S
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners
S Uniform tire quality grading
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll-free: 1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open a investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety de-
fect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual
problems between you, your deal-
er, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline tollfree
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123
in Washington D.C. area) or write
to: NHTSA. U.S. Department of
Transportation. Washington D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from the Hotline.
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This information has been prepared in ac-
cordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation. It provides the purchasers and/
or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire
quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
DOT quality grades—All passenger
vehicle tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades. These quality grades are
molded on the sidewall.
Treadwear—The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half
(1-1/2) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction A, B, C—The traction grades,
from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor trac-
tion performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, C—The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C, rep-
resenting the tire’s resistance to the gen-
eration of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specific indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire life, and ex-
cessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Mo-
tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is proper-
ly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, wither separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire
failure.
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