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1. Ashtray
2. Cigarette lighter
3. Power outlet
Engine oil replacement reminder light Headlight high beam indicator light
Low fuel level warning light∗1 Automatic transmission second start indicator
light
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z When starting the engine, do not z Do not bend the key grip.
use the key with other transponder z Do not cover the key grip with any
keys around (including keys of oth- material that cuts off electromagnet-
er vehicles) and do not press other ic waves.
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start, z Do not knock the key hard against
or may stop soon after it starts. If other objects.
this happens, remove the key once z Do not leave the key exposed to
and then insert it again after remov- high temperatures for a long period,
ing other transponder keys (includ- such as on the dashboard and hood
ing keys of other vehicles) from the under the direct sunlight.
ring or while gripping or covering z Do not put the key in water or
them with your hand to start the wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
engine.
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KEY NUMBER PLATE The engine immobilizer system is a The system is automatically set when the
Your key number is shown on the plate. theft prevention system. When you in- key is removed from the ignition switch.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as sert the key in the ignition switch, the The indicator light will start flashing to
your wallet, not in the vehicle. transponder chip in the key’s head show the system is set.
transmits an electronic code to the ve- If either of the following indicator condi-
If you should lose your keys or if you hicle. The engine will start only when
need additional keys, duplicates can be tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
the electronic code in the chip corre-
made by a Toyota dealer using the key sponds to the registered ID code for D The indicator light stays on except
number. the vehicle. when the theft deterrent system is set-
We recommend writing down the key num- ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent
ber and storing it in a safe place. system” on page 27.)
D The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
D The indicator light flashes unsteady.
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NOTICE
Do not bend the terminals.
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the To deter vehicle theft, the system is SETTING THE SYSTEM
auxiliary catch lever and lift the designed to sound an alarm if any of 1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
hood. the side doors, back door or hood is position and remove it.
Before closing the hood, check to see that forcibly unlocked or opened or the bat-
tery terminal is disconnected and then The indicator light will start flashing when
you have not forgotten any tools, rags, the key is removed from the ignition
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure reconnected when the vehicle is locked.
switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system”
it locks into place. If necessary, press The alarm blows the horn intermittently on page 12 for details.)
down gently on the front edge to lock it. and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights. 2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the side doors, back
door and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the side doors, back door and hood are
closed and locked.
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This indicates that the fuel filler door 1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
is on the left side of your vehicle. lever. the cap slowly counterclockwise,
When refueling, turn off the engine. then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
CAUTION
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- when the cap is opened. When installing,
low open flames when refueling. turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
The fumes are flammable. click.
D When opening the cap, do not re- If the cap is not tightened securely, the
move the cap quickly. In hot weath- malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
er, fuel under pressure could cause Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
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CAUTION
BEFORE TUMBLING SECOND SEAT 2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes
1. Stow the second seat belt buckles through the hanger when folding the
as shown in the illustration. second seat.
This prevents the seat belt buckles from This prevents the shoulder belt from being
falling out when you tumble the second damaged.
seat.
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NOTICE
The seat belt must be removed from
The seat belt buckles must be stowed the hanger when the seat belt is in
before you tumble the second seat. use.
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D 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 maximum protection in a
frontal or rear collision when the
third seat passengers are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats. BEFORE TUMBLING THIRD SEAT
If you are reclined, the lap belt may 1. Stow the third seat belt and buckles
slide past your hips and apply re- as shown in the illustration.
straint forces directly to the abdo- This prevents the seat belt and buckles
men. Therefore, in the event of a from falling out when you tumble the third
frontal collision, the more the seat seat.
is reclined, the greater the risk of
personal injury. NOTICE
D Do not adjust the seat while the
The seat belt and buckles must be
vehicle is moving.
stowed before you tumble the third
D After adjusting the seatback, push seat.
your body back against the seat to
make sure the seat is locked in
position.
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2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes TUMBLING THIRD SEAT 2. Unlock the seat cushion and slide
through the hanger when folding the 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- the whole seat to the rear−most
third seat. est position. Unlock the seatback position while pulling up the handle.
This prevents the shoulder belt from being and fold it down.
damaged. Tumbling the third seats will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See “Cargo and
CAUTION luggage” on page 224 for precautions
when loading luggage.
The seat belt must be removed from
the hanger when the seat belt is in
use.
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3. Swing the whole seat up. 4. Hook the strap. 5. Remove the seat hook covers from
When returning the third seat to its origi- the back of the seat cushion, and
nal position, put the holding strap into the install them over the seat hooks.
hole.
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Rear
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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder To release the belt, press the buckle
anchor— release button and allow the belt to
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to retract.
your size. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
To raise: Slide the anchor up. it out and check for kinks or twists. Then
To lower: Push in the lock release button make sure it remains untwisted as it re-
and slide the anchor down. tracts.
After adjustment, make sure the anchor is
locked in position.
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To release the belt, press the buckle
release button. D If the seat belt extender has been
When using the seat belt extender,
connected to the driver’s seat belt
observe the following precautions. buckle without wearing the seat belt
Failure to follow these instructions when using the extender in the
could reduce the effectiveness of the
driver’s seat, the SRS driver’s air-
seat belt restraint system in case of bag system will judge that the driv-
an accident, increasing the chance of er wears the seat belt even if not
personal injury.
wearing it. In this case, the driver’s
D Remember that the extender pro- airbag may not activate correctly,
vided for you may not be safe when causing death or serious injury in
used on a different vehicle, for the event of collision. Be sure to
another person, or at a different wear the seat belt with the seat belt
seating position than the one origi- extender.
nally intended.
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
dealer as soon as possible: tem) front airbags are designed to pro-
D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the vide further protection for the driver
illustration) was involved in an accident and front passenger in addition to the
that was not severe enough to cause primary safety protection provided by
the seat belt pretensioners to operate. the seat belts.
D Either seat belt pretensioner assembly In response to a severe frontal impact,
or surrounding area is scratched, the SRS front airbags work together with
cracked, or otherwise damaged. the seat belts to help reduce injury by
inflating. The SRS front airbags help re-
duce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front
passenger’s head or chest caused by hit-
ting the vehicle interior.
The front passenger airbag is activated
even with no passenger in the front seat.
Always wear your seat belt properly.
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The SRS front airbags are not generally The SRS front airbags may also deploy The SRS front airbag system consists
designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- if a severe impact occurs to the under- mainly of the following components, and
volved in a side or rear collision, if it side of your vehicle. Some examples their locations are shown in the illustra-
rolls over, or if it is involved in a low− are shown in the illustration. tion.
speed frontal collision. 1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Airbag module for front passenger
(airbag and inflator)
4. Airbag sensor assembly
5. Airbag module for driver
(airbag and inflator)
6. Driver’s seat position sensor
7. Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.
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The SRS side airbags are not generally The curtain shield airbags may not in- The curtain shield airbags may inflate
designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- flate if the vehicle is subjected to a if the angle of vehicle tip−up is margin-
volved in a front or rear collision, if it collision from the side at certain al or if the skidding vehicle’s tires hit
rolls over, or if it is involved in a low− angles, or a collision to the side of the a curb stone laterally as shown in the
speed side collision. vehicle body other than the passenger illustration.
compartment as shown in the illustra-
tion.
The curtain shield airbags are designed to
inflate when the passenger compartment
area suffers a severe impact from the
side or vehicle rollover.
Always wear your seat belts properly.
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The curtain shield airbags are not gen- The SRS side airbags and curtain shield The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
erally designed to inflate if the vehicle airbags may deploy if a severe impact airbag system consists mainly of the fol-
is involved in a front or rear collision, occurs to the underside of your vehicle. lowing components, and their locations are
if it pitches end over end or if it is Some examples are shown in the il- shown in the illustration.
involved in a low−speed side collision. lustration. 1. SRS warning light
2. Curtain shield airbag modules
(airbag and inflator)
3. Side airbag modules
(airbag and inflator)
4. Curtain shield airbag sensors
5. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors
6. Airbag sensor assembly
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D Do not allow anyone to lean against D Make sure the roll sensing of cur-
the door when the vehicle is in use, tain shield airbags off indicator is
since the side airbags and curtain not on. The curtain shield airbags
shield airbags could inflate with will not inflate in a vehicle rollover
considerable speed and force. if this indicator light is on and you
Otherwise, he/she may be killed or may be killed or seriously injured.
seriously injured. Special care
should be taken especially when
you have a small child in the ve-
hicle.
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D Do not allow anyone to get his/her D Do not allow anyone to get his/her
head closer to the area where the head or hands out of windows,
side airbags and curtain shield air- since the curtain shield airbags
bags inflate, since these airbags could inflate with considerable
could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she
speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured.
may be killed or serious injured. Special care should be taken espe-
Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child
cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.
in the vehicle.
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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Run the center lap belt through or
CAUTION around the infant seat following the
An infant seat must be used in rear−
facing position only. instructions provided by its manufactur-
Do not install a child restraint system er and insert the tab into the buckle
on the third seat if it interferes with taking care not to twist the lap belt.
the lock mechanism of the second
seats. Otherwise, the child or second
seat occupant(s) may be killed or se-
riously injured in case of sudden
braking or a collision.
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4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
CAUTION buckle release button and allow the A convertible seat must be used in for-
belt to retract completely. The belt will ward−facing or rear−facing position de-
Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to pending on the age and size of the
tem in different directions to be sure work for an adult or older child passen-
it is secure. Follow all the installation child. When installing, follow the
ger. manufacturer’s instructions about the
instructions provided by its manufac-
applicable age and size of the child as
turer.
well as directions for installing the
child restraint system.
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2. To remove the child restraint system, Follow the procedure below for a child
press the buckle release button and restraint system that requires the use
allow the belt to retract. of a top strap.
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Anchor
brackets
Use the anchor bracket located behind the TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 2. Fix the child restraint system with
second seat on the floor to attach the top 1. Remove the head restraint. the seat belt.
strap. 3. Take off the cover, latch the hook
Anchor brackets are installed for each onto the anchor bracket and tighten
second seating position. the top strap.
For instructions to install the child re-
This symbol indicates the location of user straint system, see “Child restraint—” on
ready anchor brackets. page 76.
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4. Replace the head restraint. The lower anchorages for the child re- CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLA-
straint system interfaced with the TION
FMVSS225 specification are installed in 1. Take off the cover between the seat
the second seat. cushion and seatback a little and
The anchorages are installed in the clear- confirm the position of the lower an-
ance between the seat cushion and seat- chorages below the tag on the seat
back of left and center second seats. cushion.
Child restraint system interfaced with the
FMVSS225 specification can be fixed with
these anchorages. In this case, it is not
necessary to fix the child restraint system
with a seat belt on the vehicle.
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
see the side of your vehicle in the mir- 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to
ror. be adjusted
Be careful when judging the size or dis- Place the switch at “L” (left) or “R”
tance of any object seen in the outside (right).
rear view mirror on the passenger’s side 2. Control switch—To move the mirror
because it is a convex mirror. Any object Push the switch in the desired direc-
seen in a convex mirror will look smaller tion.
and farther away than when seen in a flat
mirror. Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is
in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
When you push the outside rear view mir-
ror heater switch, the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the mirror surface. (See “Outside rear
view mirror heaters” on page 116.)
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The rear view mirrors can be folded Adjust the mirror so that you can just
backward for parking in compact areas. see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
To fold the rear view mirror, push back- ror.
ward. Pushing the switch changes the mode
between “AUTO” and “DAY”.
CAUTION The indicator comes on when the “AUTO”
mode is selected.
Do not drive with the mirrors folded
“DAY” mode: The mirror surface is nor-
backward. Both the driver and pas-
mal.
senger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted “AUTO” mode: If the mirror detects
before driving. light from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you, the mirror surface darkens
slightly to reduce the reflected light.
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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling Drive the vehicle slowly (at 8km/h (5mph)
calibration) or lower) in a circle until the direction is D When doing the circling calibration,
“C” appears on the display in case the displayed. If there is not enough space to be sure to secure a wide space,
circling calibration is required due to a drive in a circle, drive around the block and watch out for people and ve-
drastic change in the magnetic field. To until the direction is displayed. hicles in the neighborhood. Do not
rectify this, follow the calibration proce- After driving in 1 to 3 circles in the above violate any local traffic rules while
dure below. method, calibration is complete with the performing circling calibration.
direction shown on the display. D Do not adjust the display while the
If calibration cannot be performed because vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
of the magnetized vehicle, etc., take your the display only when the vehicle is
vehicle to Toyota dealer. stopped.
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To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block the glare from the front when the To use the vanity mirror, swing down
To block out glare from the front—Swing main sun visor is swung down, swing the main sun visor and open the cover.
down the main sun visor. down the second sun visor. The vanity light comes on when you open
To block out glare from the side—Swing the cover.
CAUTION
down the main sun visor, remove it from
the hook and swing it to the lateral side. Slide the main sun visor only when
You can adjust its position as shown. it is swung down to the lateral side.
It can cover the anti−glare inside rear
view mirror and obstruct the rear
view.
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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
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High−Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers,
the headlights on and push the lever away To signal a turn, push the headlight/ push the switch.
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
ward you (position 2) for low beams. 1. them off, push the switch once again.
The headlight high beam indicator light The key must be in the “ON” position. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn
(blue light) on the instrument panel will other drivers if your vehicle must be
tell you that the high beams are on. The lever automatically returns after you stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
make a turn, but you may have to return
Flashing the high beam headlights it by hand after you change lanes. Always pull your vehicle as far off the
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way road as possible.
back. The high beam headlights turn off To signal a lane change, move the lever
The turn signal light switch will not work
when you release the lever. up or down to the pressure point (position
when the emergency flashers are operat-
2) and hold it.
You can flash the high beam headlights ing.
with the knob turned to “OFF”. If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light
bulbs” on page 307.
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To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the front fog lights, twist
ment panel lights, turn the dial. the band of the headlight/turn signal
lever. They will come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.
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For easy access to the ignition switch, To turn on the windshield wipers, move NOTICE
the ignition switch light comes on when the lever to the desired setting.
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
any door is opened. The key must be in the “ON” position. shield is dry. It may scratch the
The light remains on for a certain time There are 3 settings: glass.
after all the doors are closed.
1. “INT” position: Intermittent operation
It goes off immediately when the ignition When waxing your vehicle, make sure that
switch is turned to the “ACC” position or 2. “LO” position: Low speed operation the washer nozzles do not become
when all the doors are locked. 3. “HI” position: High speed operation blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked,
Twist the interval adjuster upward to in- contact your Toyota dealer to have the
crease the wiping time interval between vehicle serviced.
sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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To turn on the rear window wiper, twist To defog or defrost the rear window,
the lever knob upward. push the switch.
The key must be in the “ON” position. The key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 2 settings: The thin heater wires on the inside of the
1. “INT” position: Intermittent operation rear window will quickly clear the surface.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
2. “ON” position: Low speed operation the defogger is operating.
To squirt washer fluid on the rear window, Push the switch once again to turn the
twist the knob upward or downward as far defogger off.
as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob
automatically returns from these positions The system will automatically shut off af-
after you release it. ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 307.
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The gauge indicates the approximate The gauge indicates the engine coolant
quantity of fuel remaining in the tank temperature when the ignition switch is
when the ignition switch is on. on. The engine operating temperature
Nearly full—Needle at “F” will vary with changes in weather and
Nearly empty—Needle at “E” engine load.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over If the needle points to the red zone or
1/4 full. higher, stop your vehicle and allow the
engine to cool.
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the Your vehicle may overheat during severe
fuel tank as soon as possible. operating conditions, such as:
On inclines or curves, due to the move- D Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge D Reducing speed or stopping after high
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level speed driving.
warning light may come on earlier than D Idling for a long period with the air
usual. conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.
D Towing a trailer.
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NOTICE NOTICE
z Do not remove the thermostat in Do not drive the vehicle with the en-
the engine cooling system as this Idling gine oil pressure below the normal
may cause the engine to overheat. range until the cause is fixed—it may
The thermostat is designed to con- ruin the engine.
trol the flow of coolant to keep the
temperature of the engine within
the specified operating range.
z Do not continue driving with an The engine oil pressure gauge indicates
overheated engine. See “If your ve- engine oil pressure when the ignition
hicle overheats” on page 250. switch is on. Check it while driving to
make sure the needle is in the proper
range.
If the engine oil pressure should stay be-
low the normal range, pull off the road to
a safe place and stop the engine immedi-
ately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified
repair shop for assistance.
Engine oil pressure may not build up
when the engine oil level is too low. The
engine oil pressure gauge is not designed
to indicate oil level, and the engine oil
level must be checked using the level
dipstick.
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The voltmeter tells whether the battery The tachometer indicates engine speed
is charged or discharged. Check it in thousands of rpm (revolutions per
while the engine is running—the needle minute). Use it while driving to prevent
should always indicate as shown above. engine over-revving.
If the needle reads below or above the Driving with the engine running too fast
normal range while the engine is running, causes excessive engine wear and poor
it indicates the charging system needs im- fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
mediate repair. the slower the engine speed, the greater
However, it is normal for the needle to the fuel economy.
drop below the normal range during en- It is not a malfunction even if the needle
gine starting. of the tachometer returns to “0” when the
It is not a malfunction even if the needle ignition switch is turned to the “START”
of the voltmeter returns to “9” when the position.
ignition switch is turned to the “START”
position.
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(a) If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(Indicator and buzzer)
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Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately
(i)
and contact Toyota dealer.
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Driving pattern selector button for selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving
conditions
Second start mode selector button for selecting either second start mode or normal driving mode
zWhen the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from “D” to “4”, engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is
not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” on page 142.
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NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the player and
do not insert anything other than cas-
sette tapes into the slot, or the tape
player may be damaged.
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Your radio automatically changes to stereo If the radio receives a radio text from
reception when a stereo broadcast is re- RDS station, “MSG” appears on the dis-
ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the play. Push the button, and a text message
signal becomes weak, the radio reduces is displayed.
the amount of channel separation to prev- If the entire the message is not displayed,
ent the weak signal from creating noise. “"” will appear on the display. To display
If the signal becomes extremely weak, the the rest of the message, push and hold
radio switches from stereo to mono recep- the button until you hear a beep.
tion.
After the entire message has been dis-
played, the message will disappear.
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Labeled discs
D Handle compact discs carefully, espe- To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a
cially when you are inserting them. soft, lint−free cloth that has been damp-
NOTICE Hold them on the edge and do not ened with water. Wipe in a straight line
bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints from the center to the edge of the disc
To prevent damage to the player or on them, particularly on the shiny side. (not in circles). Dry it with another soft,
changer, do not use special shaped, D Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventional
low quality or labeled discs such as other disc damage could cause the record cleaner or anti−static device.
those shown in the illustrations. player to skip or to repeat a section of
a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the
disc up to the light.)
D Remove discs from the compact disc
player when you are not listening to
them. Store them in their plastic cases
away from moisture, heat, and direct
sunlight.
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“Volume adjusting” knob: Use this knob “ TRACK ” button: Push the left or
to adjust the volume. right side to skip forward or backward to
locate the song you want to hear. For
details, see “SEEK TRACK button” on
page 160.
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Side vents
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Warm air
Cool air
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The digital clock indicates the time. The outside temperature display indi-
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” cates the outside air temperature.
position. The key must be in the “ON” position.
To reset the hour: Push the “H” button. The display indicates between the range
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button. of –22°F and 122°F.
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
sired, push the “:00” button.
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THE REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM If a bright light (for example, sunlight re-
CAMERA flected off the vehicle body) is picked up
The rear view monitor system camera is by the camera, the smear effect∗ peculiar
located on the back door as shown in the to the camera may occur.
illustration. The camera uses a special ∗: Smear effect—A phenomenon that oc-
lens. The distance of the image that ap- curs when a bright light (for example, sun-
pears on the screen differs from the actu- light reflected off the vehicle body) is
al distance. picked up by the camera; when trans-
In the following cases, it may become mitted by the camera, the light source
difficult to see the images on the screen, appears to have a vertical streak above
even when the system is functioning. and below it.
D In the dark (for example, at night)
D When the temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low
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NOTICE
Auxiliary boxes on the ceiling—In hot Type A (luggage compartment) Type C (rear console)
weather, inside of the vehicle ceiling
becomes very hot. Do not leave any-
thing flammable or deformable such
as a lighter, the glasses, etc. inside.
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The cup holder can be adjusted to the To use a cup holder in the console box.
size of cups by changing the separator 1. Open the console box lid. Pull down
position or moving the separator arms. the knob so that the cup holder swings
You can use it as an accessory box by down.
removing the separator inside. 2. While holding the console box lid with
your hand, push down the cup holder
to be secured.
NOTICE
z When you use the cup holder in the
console box, make sure it is se-
curely locked.
z Do not rest your arm on the cup
holder in the console box. For third seats (right−hand side)
z Wipe up spilt drink at once.
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NOTICE
Do not use the seat anchors instead
of the tie−down hooks.
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Upper
knob
Roof rails
These hooks are designed to hang car- The roof luggage carrier consists of ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF CROSS
go net. roof rails and sliding cross rails. RAILS:
To hang the cargo net, use the cargo net 1. Turn the upper and side knobs coun-
hooks and rear tie−down hooks. terclockwise to loosen the cross
Although the cargo net itself is not in- rails.
cluded as an original equipment, these
hooks can be used to hang the cargo net.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the hook, avoid
hanging things other than a cargo net
on it.
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CAUTION
There are cross rail stoppers on the roof D Before driving, make sure the cargo
rails which help you prevent the cross CAUTION is securely fastened on the roof
rails being touched with the tilted up moon luggage carrier.
roof. Make sure the cross rails are fixed D Loading cargo on the roof luggage
securely by pushing forward and rear- carrier will make the center of the
NOTICE ward them. Failure to do so may vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high
cause an unexpected accident or se- speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
Do not remove the cross rail stop- vere injury in the event of emergency sudden braking or abrupt maneu-
pers, or the moon roof may be dam- braking or a collision. vers, otherwise it may result in loss
aged when it is tilted.
of control or vehicle rollover due to
failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly.
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NOTICE
When loading the luggages, be careful
not to scratch the surface of the
moon roof.
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
CAUTION
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a
hole, then it is designed for use with a Make sure the floor mat is properly
locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking
placed on the floor carpet. If the floor
clip into the hole in the floor carpet. mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driv-
ing, it may cause an accident.
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The brake pad wear limit indicators on The rear step bumper is for rear end
your disc brakes give a warning noise protection and easier step−up loading.
when the brake pads are worn to where To get on the rear step bumper, use the
replacement is required. shaded area between the arrows in the
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise illustration.
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota CAUTION
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not D Do not allow more than one person
replaced when necessary. to get on the rear step bumper at
a time. It is designed for only one
person.
D Never drive the vehicle with anyone
on the rear step bumper.
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NOTICE
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown. You should not attempt to remove the
theft prevention labels as it may vio-
late certain state or federal laws.
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2 Trailer ball
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When storing the spare tire, put it in 2. Block the wheel diagonally op- 3. Remove the wheel ornament.
place with the outer side of the wheel posite the flat tire to keep the Pry off the wheel ornament, using the
facing up and hook the holding brack- vehicle from rolling when it is beveled end of the wheel ornament
et as shown in the illustration. Then jacked up. remover as shown.
secure the tire, taking care that the When blocking the wheel, place a
tire goes straight up without catching wheel block in front of one of the front CAUTION
on any other part, to prevent it from wheels or behind one of the rear
moving during a collision or sudden wheels. Do not try to pull off the orna-
braking. ment by hand. Take due care in
Check the tire from the side to see handling the ornament to avoid
that the tire is stored horizontally. unexpected personal injury.
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Put a jack handle, jack handle exten- When connecting a jack handle exten-
sions, and jack handle end together sion with another extension and a jack
as shown in the illustration. handle end, use a jack handle to tight-
1 Jack handle end en the bolts on the joints as shown
2 Jack handle extensions in the illustration. When connecting
3 Jack handle the jack handle with extension, tight-
en the wing bolt on the jack handle
CAUTION securely. Make sure the hollow meets
the bolt on any joint when you tighten
Make sure they are each securely the bolts.
fixed with screws.
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7. Remove the wheel nuts and Before putting on wheels, remove any 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin-
change tires. corrosion on the mounting surfaces ger tight.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it with a wire brush or such. Installation Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end
aside. of wheels without good metal−to−met- inward) and tighten them as much as
al contact at the mounting surface can you can by hand. Press back on the
Roll the spare wheel into position and cause wheel nuts to loosen and
align the holes in the wheel with the tire and see if you can tighten them
eventually cause a wheel to come off more.
bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get while driving.
at least the top bolt started through
its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it
back over the other bolts.
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CAUTION CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve- If the engine is not running, the pow-
hicle. Avoid sudden starts or erratic er assist for the brakes and steering
driving maneuvers which would place will not work so steering and braking
excessive stress on the emergency will be much harder than usual.
towing hook and towing cable or
chain. The hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota z Do not use front and rear eyelets.
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- It is not designed for towing.
vice. z Use only a cable or chain specifi-
If towing service is not available in an cally intended for use in towing ve-
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo- hicles. Securely fasten the cable or
rarily towed by a cable or chain se- chain to the towing hook provided.
cured to front emergency towing hook. z Never tow a vehicle from the rear
Use extreme caution when towing the with four wheels on the ground.
vehicle. This may cause serious damage to
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it the transmission.
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only Before towing, release the parking brake
on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis- and put the transmission in “N”. Unlock
tance and at low speeds. Also, the the center differential. The key must be in
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-
brakes must all be in good condition. ning).
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NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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Only use a bulb of the listed type.
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1. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise 2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb base. 3. Install a new bulb base by turning it
to the front of the vehicle as shown. If the connector is tight, wiggle it. clockwise to the front of the vehicle.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and
others. When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: “Do not”; “Do
not do this”; or “Do not let this hap-
NOTICE pen”.
This is a warning against anything which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed about what you must or
must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of
damage to your vehicle and its equipment.
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Occupant restraint systems The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help
reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the
Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time event of a collision. None of these systems, either indi-
to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In vidually or together, can ensure that there is no injury
terms of helping you understand how you can receive in the event of collision. However, the more you know
the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems about these systems and how to use them properly, the
this vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manu- greater your chances become of surviving an accident
al is the most important section for you and your family without death or serious injury.
to read. Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants
Section 1−3 describes the function and operation con- of the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should
cerning seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child re- wear seat belts properly at all times. Children should
straint systems of this vehicle and some potential haz- always be secured in child restraint systems that are
ards you should be aware of. These systems work to- appropriate for their age and size. SRS (Supplemental
gether along with the overall structure of this vehicle in Restraint System) airbags are, as their names imply,
order to provide occupant restraint in the event of a designed to work with, and be supplemental to, seat
crash. The effect of each system is enhanced when it is belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags can
used properly and together with other systems. No be very effective in reducing the risk of head and chest
single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest
you or your family with the equal level of restraint with interior portions of the vehicle.
which these systems can provide when used together.
That is why it is important for you and your family to
understand the purpose and proper use of each of these
systems and how they relate to each other.
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D Comfortable
D Easy to use
D Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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