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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. Weare proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle webuild.

This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it andfollow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehiclebest and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-nance and any other assistance you may require.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The nextowner will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time ofprinting. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipmentnot installed on your vehicle.

1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or inpart, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyotalimited warranties:

� New vehicle warranty

� Emission control systems warranty

� Others

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’sWarranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement”.

Your responsibility for maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that thespecified maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives de-tails of these maintenance requirements. Also includedin Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduledmaintenance information, please refer to the “ScheduledMaintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Accessories, spare parts andmodification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accesso-ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in themarket. You should know that Toyota does not warrantthese products and is not responsible for their perfor-mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage theymay cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non- genuineToyota products. Modification with non- genuine Toyotaproducts could affect its performance, safety or durabili-ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. Inaddition, damage or performance problems resulting fromthe modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobiletwo- way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two- way radio system inyour vehicle could affect electronic systems such asmultiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuelinjection system, cruise control system, anti- lock brakesystem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensionersystem, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer forprecautionary measures or special instructions regardinginstallation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices inyour Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicleis scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left asthey are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Besure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualifiedservice shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis-pose of your vehicle.

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Publication No. OM17475UPart No. 01999-17475Printed in Japan 01- 9912- 00 C

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Quick index

� If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 68. . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle will not start 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your engine stalls while driving 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle overheats 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If you have a flat tire 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle needs to be towed 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� Tips for driving during break- in period 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� How to start the engine 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� General maintenance 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� Complete index NO TAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas station information

Fuel type:

1ZZ- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

See page 108 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity: 48 L (12.7 gal., 10.6 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil: API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.

See page 186 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 190 through 194.

Tire pressure: See page 213.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSOverview of instruments and controls

Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument panel overview1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Interior light

5. Glove box

6. Manual transmission gear shift lever

7. Parking brake lever

8. Power window switches

9. Power rear view mirror control switch

10. Instrument panel light control switch

11. Power door lock switch

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch

2. Wiper and washer switches

3. Clock

4. Rear window defogger switch

5. Emergency flasher switch

6. Auxiliary box

7. Engine immobiliser system indicator light

8. Air conditioning controls

9. Car audio

10. Cup holders

11. Ashtray

12. Cigarette lighter

13. Ignition switch

14. Tilt steering lock release lever

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Instrument cluster overview

SB11016

1. Speedometer

2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights

3. Engine coolant temperature gauge

4. Low fuel level warning light

5. Fuel gauge

6. Tachometer

7. Trip meter reset knob

8. Odometer and two trip meters

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

SRS warning light∗

Open door warning light∗Brake system warning light∗

Discharge warning light∗

Low oil pressure warning light∗

Malfunction indicator lamp∗

Anti- lock brake system warning light∗

Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗

Headlight high beam indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Power steering system warning light∗

∗: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzers” in Section 1- 5.

Passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSKeys and DoorsKeys 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine immobiliser system 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side doors 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power windows 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk lid 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine hood 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel tank cap 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soft top 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys

SB12039

Your vehicle is supplied with two kindsof keys.

1. Master key (black)—This key works inevery lock. Your Toyota dealer willneed it to make you a new key withbuilt- in transponder chip.

2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not workin the glove box and luggage space.

A transponder chip for engine immobilisersystem has been filled in the head of themaster and sub keys. These chips areneeded to enable the system to functioncorrectly, so be careful not to lose thesekeys. If you make your own duplicate key,you will not be able to cancel the systemor start the engine.

To protect things locked in the glove boxor luggage space when you have yourvehicle parked, leave the sub key with theattendant.

Since the doors can be locked without akey, you should always carry a sparemaster key in case you accidentally lockyour keys inside the vehicle.

SY12001

NOTICE

When using a key containing a trans-ponder chip, observe the followingprecautions:

� When starting the engine, do notuse the key with a key ring restingon the key grip and do not pressthe key ring against the key grip.Otherwise the engine may not start,or may stop soon after it starts.

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� When starting the engine, do notuse the key with other transponderkeys around (including keys of oth-er vehicles) and do not press otherkey plates against the key grip.Otherwise the engine may not start,or may stop soon after it starts. Ifthis happens, remove the key onceand then insert it again after takingoff other transponder keys (includ-ing keys of other vehicles) from thering or while gripping or coveringthem with your hand to start theengine.

SY12003

� Do not bend the key grip.

� Do not cover the key grip with anymaterial that cuts off electromagnet-ic waves.

� Do not knock the key hard againstother objects.

� Do not leave the key exposed tohigh temperatures for a long period,such as on the dashboard and hoodunder the direct sunlight.

� Do not put the key in water orwash it in an ultrasonic washer.

� Do not use the key with electromag-netic materials.

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SB12040

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on the plate.Keep the plate in a safe place such asyour wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if youneed additional keys, duplicates can bemade by a Toyota dealer using the keynumber.

We recommend to write down the keynumber and keep it in safe place.

Engine immobiliser system

SB12047

The engine immobiliser system is atheft prevention system. When you in-sert the key in the ignition switch, thetransponder chip in the key’s headtransmits an electronic code to the ve-hicle. The engine will start, only whenthe electronic code in the chip corre-sponds to the registered ID code forthe vehicle.

SB12065

The system is automatically set when thekey is removed from the ignition switch.The indicator light will start flashing aboutevery 1 second to show the system isset.

If either of the following indicator condi-tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

� The indicator light stays on.

� The indicator light does not start flash-ing when the key is removed from theignition switch.

� The indicator light flashes unsteady.

Inserting the registered key in the ignitionswitch automatically cancels the system,which enables the engine to start. Theindicator light will go off.

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For your Toyota dealer to make you anew key with built- in transponder chip,your dealer will need your key numberand master key. However, there is a limitto the number of additional keys your To-yota dealer can make for you.

If you make your own duplicate key,you will not be able to cancel the sys-tem or start the engine.

NOTICE

Do not modify, remove or disas-semble the engine immobiliser sys-tem. If any unauthorized changes ormodifications are made, the properoperation of the system cannot beguaranteed.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZ RI- 8FTY

MADE IN. JAPAN

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includ-ing interference that may cause unde-sired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex-pressly approved by the party respon-sible for compliance could void theuser’s authority to operate the equip-ment.

Side doors—

SB12041

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turnit.

To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward.

Both the doors lock and unlock simulta-neously with either side door. In the driv-er’s door lock, turning the key once willunlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-cession will unlock both the doors simulta-neously.

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SB12035

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHINSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Push the knob forward.To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

Closing the door with the lock knob in thelock position will also lock the door. Becareful not to lock your keys in the ve-hicle.

The doors cannot be locked if you leavethe key in the ignition switch.

SB12080

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHPOWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the “LOCK”side.To unlock: Push the switch on the “UN-LOCK” side.

Both the doors lock or unlock simulta-neously.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doorsare closed and locked, especiallywhen small children are in the ve-hicle. Along with the proper use ofseat belts, locking the doors helpsprevent the driver and passengersfrom being thrown out from the ve-hicle during an accident. It also helpsprevent the doors from being openedunintentionally.

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Power windows

SB12049

The windows can be operated with theswitch on the center console.

The power windows work when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s side ofthe center console.

Normal operation: The window moves aslong as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch.To close: Pull up the switch.

SB12050

Automatic operation (to open only):Push the switch completely down and thenrelease it. The window will fully open. Tostop the window partway, lightly pull theswitch up and then release it.

SB12051

OPERATING THE PASSENGER’SWINDOW

Use the switch on the passenger’s sideof the center console.

The window moves as long as you holdthe switch.

To open: Push down the switch.To close: Pull up the switch.

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SB12081

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

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.

� Always make sure the head, handsand other parts of the body of alloccupants are kept completely in-side the vehicle before you closethe power windows. If someone’sneck, head or hands gets caught ina closing window, it could result ina serious injury. When anyonecloses the power windows, be surethat they operate the windows safe-ly.

� When small children are in the ve-hicle, never let them use the powerwindow switches without supervi-sion. Use the window lock switch toprevent them from making unex-pected use of the switches.

� Never leave small children alone inthe vehicle, especially with the igni-tion key still inserted. They coulduse the power window switches andget trapped in a window. Unat-tended children can become in-volved in serious accidents.

Trunk lid

SB12043

To open the trunk lid:

1. Open the glove box door, and thenpull the trunk lid lock release lever.The trunk lid will spring up slightly.

The glove box can be locked. For details,see “Glove box” on page 101 in Section1- 9.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the trunklid is closed and securely locked.Otherwise, the trunk lid may open un-expectedly while driving and an acci-dent may occur.

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch l ever and lift thetrunk lid.

SB12068

Front box cover

3. Hold the trunk lid open by insertingthe support rod into the slot.

Before closing the trunk lid, return thesupport rod to its clip—this preventsrattles. Then lower the trunk lid and makesure it locks into place. If necessary,press down gently on the front edge tolock it.

CAUTION

� After inserting the support rod intothe slot, make sure the rod sup-ports the trunk lid securely fromfalling down on to your head orbody.

� Before closing the trunk lid, lockthe front box cover securely.

This prevents the front box frombeing damaged.

� Keep the trunk lid closed whiledriving. This keeps the luggagefrom being thrown out.

NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod toits clip before closing the trunk lid.Closing the trunk lid with the supportrod up could cause the trunk lid tobend.

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Engine hood

SB12069

To open the engine hood:

1. Pull the engine hood lock releaselever. The engine hood will spring upslightly.

The engine hood lock release lever canbe locked by the key.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the en-gine hood is closed and securelylocked. Otherwise, the engine hoodmay open unexpectedly while drivingand an accident may occur.

SB12044

2. In rear of the vehicle, lift the enginehood.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the enginehood, the support rod, or surroundingarea which could be hot after driving,to prevent burning yourself.

SB12038

3. Hold the engine hood open by in-serting the support rod into the slot.

Before closing the engine hood, check tosee that you have not forgotten any tools,rags, etc. and return the support rod to itsclip—this prevents rattles. Then lower theengine hood and make sure it locks intoplace. If necessary, press down gently onthe rear edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod intothe slot, make sure the rod supportsthe engine hood securely from fallingdown on to your head or body.

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NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod toits clip before closing the enginehood. Closing the engine hood withthe support rod up could cause theengine hood to bend. SB12053

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH EN-GINE HOOD

To lock: Turn the key clockwise.

The engine hood lock release lever canbe locked by the key.When leaving the vehicle with the soft toplowered, make sure to lock the enginehood lock release lever with the key.

The fuel filler door opener lever is lockedat the same time.

Fuel tank cap

SB12070

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull thelever up.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

The fuel filler door opener lever can belocked by the key.

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CAUTION

� Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames when refueling.The fumes are flammable.

� When opening the cap, do not re-move the cap quickly. In hot weath-er, fuel under pressure could causeinjury by spraying out of the fillerneck if the cap is suddenly re-moved.

SC12029

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,then pause slightly before removingit. After removing the cap, hang thetether as shown in the illustration.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swooshwhen the cap is opened. When installing,turn the cap clockwise till you hear aclick.

If the cap is not tightened securely, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on.Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after drivingseveral times. If the indicator lamp doesnot go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

CAUTION

� Make sure the cap is tightened se-curely to prevent fuel sp illage incase of an accident.

� Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tankcap for replacement. It is designedto regulate fuel tank pressure.

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SB12053

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH FUELTANK CAP

To lock: Turn the key clockwise.

The fuel filler door opener lever can belocked by the key.When leaving the vehicle with the soft toplowered, make sure to lock the fuel fillerdoor opener lever with the key.

The engine hood lock release lever islocked at the same time.

Before raising or lowering the soft top,lower both side windows, apply the park-ing brake, stop the engine and put thetransmission lever in the first position.

CAUTION

� When raising or lowering the softtop, keep hands off from the hingesof the top side rails and any partof the top linkage.

� To prevent personal injury, do notraise or lower the soft top when thewind is strong.

� The vehicle should never be drivenwith the soft top partially lowered.Make sure the top has been eitherfully latched to the windshieldframe or fully lowered before driv-ing.

NOTICE

� Make sure there are no items orpackages in the folding board whenlowering in the soft top. Even smallitems may interfere with the softtop operation and can cause dam-age.

� Do not sit or place excessiveweight on the soft top when the topis up or down. Damage to the topmay occur.

� Do not raise or lower the soft topwhen the temperature is below 5 �C(41�F). Damage to the top or rearwindow may result. If necessary todo so, warm the vehicle in a heatedgarage prior to operating the softtop mechanism.

� Do not lower the soft top if the topis damp or wet. Possible interiorwater damage, water stains or mil-dew on the top material may result.

Soft top——Soft top precautions

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� When the soft top is completelylowered, keep the rear window de-fogger turned off to avoid damageto the top.

� It may be hard to fix the soft topwhen raising it after having kept itopen for a long time.

—Lowering the soft top

SB12077

1. Lower both side windows and sunvisors. Then pull down the lock lev-ers on both sides of the vehicle fullywhile pushing down the button.

Be sure not to leave any object on thefolding board.

If the battery is discharged and the win-dows cannot be lowered, open both thedoors.

SB12071

2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pullthe soft top up holding the partshown in dark color in the illustra-tion.

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SB12072

3. Lower the soft top backward press-ing the rear window glass down soft-ly.

SB12082

CAUTION

To prevent personal injury, do notgrasp the part shown in dark color inthe illustration.

SB12079

4. Fold the soft top slowly and houseit completely.

Press down the soft top toward the frontfrom the rear and lock it. You will hearclick sound when the soft top is complete-ly housed.

Shake the soft top up and down softly tocheck whether the soft top is fixed se-curely.

Raise both sun visors.

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SB12059

Folding board

Flare

NOTICE

� Do not lower the soft top whileplacing a luggage which is higherthan the bottom edge of the flareinside the luggage space. The lug-gage may be damaged by hittingthe folding board or the improperlyfolded soft top may flap in the windand cause an accident.

� Do not place any objects on thefolding board. Such objects maydamage the folding board or causean unexpected accident by movingwhile the vehicle is driven.

—Air deflector

SB12060

The air deflector will reduce the windfrom the rear of the vehicle when thevehicle is running with the soft toplowered. Pull up to use.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol or other solventsfor the air deflector. Because theycould damage the air deflector’s resinmaterial.

—Raising the soft top

SB12061

1. Lower both side windows and sunvisors. Then pull down the lock re-lease lever towards the front of thevehicle and release the lock of thesoft top.

NOTICE

Always lower the sun visor when rais-ing the soft top. The sun visor maybe damaged if the soft top is lockedwith the sun visor raised.

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SB12074

2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pullthe soft top out slowly holding thepart shown in dark color in the il-lustration. Then move the soft toptoward the upper part of the frameof the front window glass.

NOTICE

Lower the windows before raising thesoft top. Otherwise, the soft top maynot lock securely.

SB12082

CAUTION

To prevent personal injury, do notgrasp the part shown in dark color inthe illustration.

SB12083

3. Be seated in the seat and hold thehandle on the center of the frontsoft top frame. Then press the softtop softly against the frame of thefront window glass.

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SB12078

4. Keep pressing the soft top againstthe frame of the front window glassand fix the soft top by pushing upthe right and the left lock levers.

Check that lock is securely hung on thehook on the body side when pushing thelock levers up.

SB12076

Hook on body side

Lock

Hook on body side

If the lock is not hung easily, give yourhand to the lock for helping to hang iton the hook on the body side.

Fix the lock on the hook of the body sideand check whether or not it is securelylocked by swinging the lock to the frontand the rear, and the right and the left.

Confirm that the levers are locked secure-ly.

Raise both sun visors.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSSeats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and MirrorsSeats 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat belts 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SRS driver and passenger airbags 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passenger airbag manual on- off switch 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child restraint 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt steering wheel 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside rear view mirrors 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti- glare inside rear view mirror 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seats—While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-hicle occupants should have the seatbackupright, sit well back in the seat and prop-erly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

� Do not drive the vehicle unless theoccupants are properly seated. Donot allow any passengers sitting inthe luggage space. Persons notproperly seated and/or properly re-strained by seat belts can be se-verely injured in the event of emer-gency braking or a collision.

� While the vehicle is moving, do notallow any passenger to stand up inthe vehicle. Severe injuries can oc-cur in the event of emergency brak-ing or a collision.

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the footpedals, steering wheel and instrumentpanel controls are within easy reach ofthe driver.

CAUTION

� Adjustments should not be madewhile the vehicle is moving, as theseat may unexpectedly move andcause the driver to lose control ofthe vehicle.

� When adjusting the seat, be carefulnot to hit the seat against a pas-senger or luggage.

� After adjusting the seat position,try sliding it forward and backwardto make sure it is locked in posi-tion.

� After adjusting the seatback, exertbody pressure to make sure it islocked in position.

� Do not put objects under the seats.The objects may interfere with theseat- lock mechanism or unexpect-edly push up the seat position ad-justing lever; the seat may suddenlymove, causing the driver to losecontrol of the vehicle.

� While adjusting the seat, do not putyour hands under the seat or nearthe moving parts. You may jamyour hands or fingers.

—Seat adjustment precautions

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—Adjusting seats

SB13001

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seatto the desired position with slight bodypressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTINGLEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up.Then lean back to the desired angleand release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding underthe lap belt during a collision, avoidreclining the seatback any more thanneeded. The seat belts provide maxi-mum protection in a frontal or rearcollision when the driver and the pas-senger are sitting up straight andwell back in the seats. If you arereclined, the lap belt may slide pastyour hips and apply restraint forcesdirectly to the abdomen. Therefore, inthe event of a frontal collision, therisk of personal injury may increasewith increasing recline of the seat-back.

3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTINGKNOB (driver’s seat only)

Turn the knob either way.

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Toyota strongly urges that the driver andpassenger in the vehicle be properly re-strained at all times with the seat beltsprovided. Failure to do so could increasethe chance of injury and/or the severity ofinjury in accidents.

Child. Use a child restraint system ap-propriate for the child until the child be-comes large enough to properly wear thevehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint—”in this Section for details.

If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child must be restrained usingthe vehicle’s seat belt.

If a child must sit in the seat, the seatbelts should be worn properly. If an acci-dent occurs and the seat belts are notworn properly, the force of the rapid infla-tion of the airbag may cause death orserious injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up orkneel on the seat. An unrestrained childcould suffer serious injury or death duringemergency braking or a collision. Also, donot let the child sit on your lap. It doesnot provide sufficient restraint.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Ask your doctor forspecific recommendations. The lap beltshould be worn securely and as low aspossible over the hips and not on thewaist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-ry, first check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seatsproperly wearing their seat beltswhenever the vehicle is moving.Otherwise, they are much more likelyto suffer serious bodily injury ordeath in the event of sudden brakingor a collision.

When using the seat belts, observethe following:

� Use the belt for only one person ata time. Do not use a single belt fortwo or more people—even children.

� Avoid reclining the seatbacks toomuch. The seat belts provide maxi-mum protection when the seatbacksare in the upright position. (Referto the seat adjustment instructions.)

� Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. Take care thatthey do not get caught or pinchedin the seat or side doors.

� Inspect the belt system periodically.Check for cuts, fraying, and looseparts. Damaged parts should be re-placed. Do not disassemble ormodify the system.

� Keep the belts clean and dry. Ifthey need cleaning, use a mild soapsolution or lukewarm water. Neveruse bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-ers—they may severely weaken thebelts. (See “Cleaning the interior”in Section 5.)

� Replace the belt assembly (includ-ing bolts) if it has been used in asevere impact. The entire assemblyshould be replaced even if damageis not obvious.

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—Seat belts

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Adjust the seat as needed and sit upstraight and well back in the seat. Tofasten your belt, pull it out of the re-tractor and insert the tab into thebuckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjuststo your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during asudden stop or on impact. It also maylock if you lean forward too quickly. Aslow, easy motion will allow the belt toextend, and you can move around freely.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of theretractor, firmly pull the belt and releaseit. You will then be able to smoothly pullthe belt out of the retractor.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-pletely extended and is then retractedeven slightly, the belt is locked in thatposition and cannot be extended. This fea-ture is used to hold the child restraintsystem securely. (For details, see “Childrestraint—” in this Section.) To free thebelt again, fully retract the belt and thenpull the belt out once more.

CAUTION

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the belt is not twisted.

� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer. Do not use the seatuntil the seat belt is fixed. It cannotprotect an adult occupant or yourchild from injury.

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Take upslack

Too high

Keep as low onhips as possible

Take upslack

Too high

Keep as low onhips as possible

Adjust the position of the lap andshoulder belts.

Position the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips—not on your waist, then ad-just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulderportion upward through the latch plate.

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CAUTION

� Both high- positioned lap belts andloose- fitting belts could cause seri-ous injuries due to sliding underthe lap belt during a collision orother unintended result. Keep thelap belt positioned as low on hipsas possible.

� For your safety, do not place theshoulder belt under your arm.

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To release the belt, press the buckle- re-lease button and allow the belt to re-tract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pullit out and check for kinks or twists. Thenmake sure it remains untwisted as it re-tracts.

—Seat belt extenderIf your seat belt cannot be fastened se-curely because it is not long enough, apersonalized seat belt extender is avail-able from your Toyota dealer free ofcharge.

Please contact your local Toyota dealer toorder the proper required length for theextender. Bring the heaviest coat you ex-pect to wear for proper measurement andselection of length. Additional ordering in-formation is available at your Toyota deal-er.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender,observe the following. Failure to fol-low these instructions could result inless effectiveness of the seat belt re-straint system in case of vehicle acci-dent, increasing the chance of per-sonal injury.

� Never use the seat belt extender ifyou can fasten the seat belt withoutit.

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� Remember that the extender pro-vided for you may not be safe whenused on a different vehicle, or foranother person or at a differentseating position than the one origi-nally intended for. SB13071

To connect the extender to the seatbelt, insert the tab into the seat beltbuckle so that the “PRESS” signs onthe buckle- release buttons of the ex-tender and the seat belt are both facingoutward as shown.

You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.

When releasing the seat belt, press onthe buckle- release button on the extender,not on the seat belt. This helps preventdamage to the vehicle interior and extend-er itself.

When not in use, remove the extenderand store in the vehicle for future use.

CAUTION

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the seat belt extender is nottwisted.

� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer. Do not use the seatuntil the seat belt is fixed. It cannotprotect an adult occupant or yourchild from injury.

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The driver and passenger’s seat beltpretensioners are designed to be acti-vated in response to a severe frontalimpact.

When the airbag sensor detects the shockof a severe frontal impact, the seat beltsare quickly drawn back in by the retrac-tors so that the belts snugly restrain theoccupants.

The seat belt pretensioners are activatedeven with no passenger in the seat.

Collisions occurring at certain speeds andangles may cause the seat belt preten-sioners and SRS airbags not to operateall together.

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This indicator comes on when the igni-tion key is turned to the “ON” position.It goes off after about 6 seconds. Thismeans the seat belt pretensioners areoperating properly.

This warning light system monitors theairbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-ing and power sources. (For details, see“Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzers” in Section 1- 5.)

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The seat belt pretensioner system mainlyconsists of the following components andtheir locations are shown in the illustra-tion.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies

3. Airbag sensor assembly

4. SRS warning light

The seat belt pretensioners are controlledby the airbag sensor assembly. The airbagsensor assembly consists of a safing sen-sor and airbag sensor.

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When the seat belt pretensioners are acti-vated, an operating noise may be heardand a small amount of smoke- like gasmay be released. This gas is harmlessand does not indicate that a fire is occur-ring.

Once the seat belt pretensioners havebeen activated, the seat belt retractorsremain locked.

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or openthe seat belt pretensioner assemblies,airbag sensor or surrounding area orwiring. Doing any of these may causesudden operation of the seat belt pre-tensioners or disable the system,which could result in death or seriousinjury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in death or serious inju-ries.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of theseat belt pretensioners in somecases.

� Installation of electronic devicessuch as a mobile two- way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player

� Repairs on or near the seat beltretractor assemblies

� Modification of the suspension sys-tem

� Modification of the front end struc-ture

� Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,winches or any other equipment tothe front end

� Repair made on or near the frontfenders, front end structure or con-sole

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This seat belt pretensioner system has aservice reminder indicator to inform thedriver of operating problems. If either ofthe following conditions occurs, thisindicates a malfunction of the airbags orpretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealeras soon as possible to service thevehicle.

� The light does not come on when theignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-tion, or the light remains on.

� The light comes on or flashes whiledriving.

� If either seat belt does not retract orcan not be pulled out due to a mal-function or activation of the relevantseat belt pretensioner.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyotadealer as soon as possible:

� The front part of the vehicle (shadedin the illustration) was involved in anaccident that was not severe enough tocause the seat belt pretensioners tooperate.

� Either seat belt pretensioner assemblyor surrounding area is scratched,cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) airbags are designed to providefurther protection for the driver andpassenger in addition to the primarysafety protection provided by the seatbelts.

In response to a severe frontal impact,the SRS airbags work together with theseat belts to help reduce injury by inflat-ing. The SRS airbags help to reduce inju-ries mainly to the driver’s or passenger’shead or chest caused by directly hittingthe steering wheel or dashboard. Whenthe passenger airbag manual on- off swichis in the “ON” position, the passenger air-bag is activated even with no passengerin the seat.

Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a crashsensing and diagnostic module, which willrecord the use of the seat belt restraintsystem by the driver when the SRS air-bags inflated.

CAUTION

A driver or passenger too close tothe steering wheel or dashboard dur-ing airbag deployment can be killedor seriously injured. Toyota stronglyrecommends that:

� The driver sit as far back as pos-sible from the steering wheel whilestill maintaining control of the ve-hicle.

� The passenger sit as far back aspossible from the dashboard.

� All vehicle occupants be properlyrestrained using the available seatbelts.

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The passenger airbag system isequipped with a manual on- off switchand indicator light. Turning the passen-ger airbag manual on- off switch clock-wise to the “ON” position makes thepassenger airbag system operational.Turning the passenger airbag manualon- off switch counterclockwise to the“OFF” position disables the passengerairbag system. The indicator light onthe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch will come on when the passen-ger airbag system has been disabled.

See “Passenger airbag manual on- offswitch” in this Section for detail.

CAUTION

� Make sure that the indicator light isoff.

� Do not turn off the passenger air-bag manual on- off switch exceptwhen a member of a passenger riskgroup identified in TABLE 1 is oc-cupying the passenger seating posi-tion.

� When the passenger airbag manualon- off switch is turned off, the pas-senger airbag will not inflate in acollision and turning off the pas-senger airbag can reduce the occu-pant protection which your vehiclesafety systems can provide to youin certain accidents and increasethe likelihood of serious personalinjuries.

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This indicator comes on when the igni-tion key is turned to the “ON” position.It goes off after about 6 seconds. Thismeans the SRS airbags are operatingproperly.

This warning light system monitors theairbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-ing and power sources. (For details, see“Service remainder indicators and warningbuzzers” in Section 1- 5.)

TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because:

Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because:

Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which according to his orher physician:

� Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger: and

� Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than thepotential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even ifbelted, to hit the dashboard, or windshield in a crash.

For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk group, pleasecontact NHTSA at 1- 800- 424- 9393.

� Vehicle has no rear seat:

� Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible,children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space isavailable in the rear seat(s) of vehicle; or

� The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician,makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver canconstantly monitor the child’s condition.

� Vehicle has no rear seat;

� Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear- facing infant seat; or

� The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician,makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver canconstantly monitor the child’s condition.

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The SRS airbag system is designed toactivate in response to a severe frontalimpact within the shaded area betweenthe arrows in the illustration.

The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi-ty of the impact is above the designedthreshold level, comparable to an approxi-mate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision whenimpacting straight into a fixed barrier thatdoes not move or deform.

If the severity of the impact is below theabove threshold level, the SRS airbagsmay not deploy.

However, this threshold velocity will beconsiderably higher if the vehicle strikesan object, such as a parked vehicle orsign pole, which can move or deform onimpact, or if it is involved in an underridecollision (e.g. a collision in which the noseof the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under,the bed of a truck, etc.).

It is possible that in some collisions at thelower zone of airbag sensor detection andactivation for the SRS airbags and seatbelt pretensioners will not operate all to-gether.

For the safety of all occupants, alwayswear your seat belts properly.

SC13014Collision from the rear

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

The SRS airbags are not designed toinflate if the vehicle is involved in aside or rear collision, if it rolls over, orif it is involved in a low- speed frontalcollision.

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SB13077Hitting a curb, edgeof pavement or hardmaterial

Falling into orjumping overa deep hole

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri-ous impact occurs to the underside ofyour vehicle. Some examples are shownin the illustration.

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The SRS airbag system consists mainly ofthe following components, and their loca-tions are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. Airbag module for passenger (airbag and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly

5. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)

The airbag sensor assembly consists of asafing sensor and center airbag sensor.

In a severe frontal impact, the sensorsdetect deceleration and the system trig-gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemicalreaction in the inflators quickly fills theairbags with non- toxic gas to help restrainthe forward motion of the occupants.

When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokeand residue along with non- toxic gas. Thisdoes not indicate a fire. This gas is nor-mally harmless; however, for those whohave delicate skin, it may cause a minorskin irritation. Be sure to wash off anyresidue as soon as possible to preventany potential skin irritation.

Deployment of the airbags happens in afraction of a second, so the airbags mustinflate with considerable force. While thesystem is designed to reduce serious inju-ries, it may also cause minor burns orabrasions and swelling.

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheelhub, dashboard) may be hot for severalminutes, but the airbags themselves willnot be hot. The airbags are designed toinflate only once.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the air-bags may break the windshield as thevehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas-senger airbag the windshield may also bedamaged by absorbing some of the forceof the inflating airbag.

CAUTION

� The SRS airbag system is designedonly as a supplement to the prima-ry protection of the driver side andpassenger side seat belt systems.The occupants can be killed or seri-ously injured by the inflating air-bags if they do not wear the avail-able seat belts properly. Duringsudden braking just before a colli-sion, an unrestrained driver or pas-senger can move forward into directcontact with or close proximity tothe airbag which may then deployduring the collision. To ensure max-imum protection in an accident, thedriver and passenger in the vehiclemust wear their seat belts properly.Wearing a seat belt properly duringan accident reduces the chances ofdeath or serious injury or beingthrown out of the vehicle. For in-structions and precautions concern-ing the seat belt system, see “Seatbelts—” in this Section.

� Improperly seated and/or restrainedinfants and children can be killedor seriously injured by the deploy-ing airbags. An infant or child whois too small to use a seat beltshould be properly secured using achild restraint system. For instruc-tions concerning the installation ofa child restraint system, see “Childrestraint—” in this Section.

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CAUTION

� Never put a rear- facing child re-straint system on the passengerseat with the passenger airbagmanual on- off switch in the “ON”position. In the event of an acci-dent, the force of the rapid inflationof the passenger airbag can causedeath or serious injury to the child.

� A forward- facing child restraint sys-tem which belongs to a passengerrisk group should never be put onthe passenger seat with the passen-ger airbag manual on- off switch inthe “ON” position, because theforce of a deploying airbag couldcause death or serious injury to thechild in forward seating position.

For instructions concerning theinstallation of a child restraint sys-tem, see “Child restraint” in thisSection.

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� Do not sit on the edge of the seator lean over the dashboard whenthe vehicle is in use. The airbagsinflate with considerable speed andforce; you may be killed or serious-ly injured. Sit up straight and wellback in the seat, and always useyour seat belt properly.

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� Do not allow a child to stand up,or to kneel on the passenger seat.The airbag inflates with consider-able speed and force; the child maybe killed or seriously injured.

� Do not hold a child on your lap orin your arms. Use a child restraintsystem in the seat. For instructionsconcerning the installation of achild restraint system, see “Childrestraint—” in this Section.

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� Do not put objects or your pets onor in front of the dashboard orsteering wheel pad that houses theairbag system. They might restrictinflation or cause death or seriousinjury as they are projected rear-ward by the force of deploying air-bags. Likewise, the driver and pas-senger should not hold things intheir arms or on their knees.

� Do not modify or remove any wir-ing. Do not modify, remove, strikeor open any components such asthe steering wheel pad, steeringwheel, column cover, passenger air-bag cover, passenger airbag or air-bag sensor assembly. Doing any ofthese may cause sudden SRS air-bag inflation or disable the system,which could result in death or seri-ous injury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting your To-yota dealer. Such changes can inter-fere with proper operation of the SRSairbag system in some cases.

� Installation of electronic devicessuch as a mobile two- way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player

� Modification of the suspension sys-tem

� Modification of the front end struc-ture

� Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,winches or any other equipment tothe front end

� Repairs made on or near the frontfenders, front end structure, con-sole, steering column, steeringwheel or dashboard near the pas-senger airbag

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This SRS airbag system has a servicereminder indicator to inform the driver ofoperational problems. If either of thefollowing conditions occurs, this indicatesa malfunction of the airbags. Contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible toservice the vehicle.



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In the following cases, contact your Toyotadealer as soon as possible:

� The SRS airbags have been inflated.

� The front part of the vehicle (shadedin the illustration) was involved in anaccident that was not severe enough tocause the SRS airbags to inflate.

� The pad section of the steering wheelor passenger airbag cover (shaded inthe illustration) is scratched, cracked,or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cablesbefore contacting your Toyota dealer.

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Indicator light

This on- off switch is designed to dis-able the passenger airbag in order toallow usage, if necessary, of a memberof a passenger risk group identified inTABLE 1 (on page 36) is occupying thepassenger seating position (For details,see “SRS driver and passenger air-bags”in this Section.)

Operate on- off switch as follows:

Insert key into the keyhole and turn it inthe glove box.

To turn passenger airbag on: Turn the keyclockwise to the “ON” position.To turn passenger airbag off: Turn the keycounterclockwise to the “OFF” position.

The indicator comes on when the passen-ger airbag system is off.

To check the airbag cut- off system status,turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion. The “AIRBAG” warning light and the“OFF” indicator light should go on forapproximately 4 seconds. If the airbagswitch is turned off, the “OFF” indicatorwill continue to illuminate, and if the air-bag switch is turned on, the “OFF” indica-tor will not illuminate.

CAUTION

� Make sure that the indicator light isoff.

� Do not turn off the passenger air-bag manual on- off switch exceptwhen a member of a passenger riskgroup identified in TABLE 1 (page36) is occupying the passengerseating position.

� When the passenger airbag manualon- off switch is turned off, the pas-senger airbag will not inflate in acollision and turning off the pas-senger airbag can reduce the occu-pant protection which your vehiclesafety systems can provide to youin certain accidents and increasethe likelihood of serious personalinjuries.

For details, see “SRS driver and pas-senger airbags” in this Section.

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Toyota strongly urges the use of childrestraint systems for children smallenough to use them.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.now require the use of a child restraintsystem.

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.

CAUTION

� For effective protection in automo-bile accidents and sudden stops,child must be properly restrainedusing a seat belt or child restraintsystem depending on the age andsize of the child. Holding a child inyour arms is not a substitute for achild restraint system. In an acci-dent, the child can be crushedagainst the windshield, or betweenyou and the vehicle’s interior.

� Toyota strongly urges use of aproper child restraint system thatconforms to the size of the child.

� Never put infant or child age 1 to12 in a passenger risk group on thepassenger seat with the passengerairbag manual on- off switch in the“ON” position. In the event of anaccident, the force of the rapidinflation of the passenger airbagcan cause death or serious injuryto the child.

If you must put infant or child age1 to 12 in a passenger risk groupon the passenger seat, make surethe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch is in the “OFF” position andthat the indicator light is on. (Fordetails, see “SRS driver and pas-senger airbags” in this Section.

� Make sure that you have compliedwith all installation instructions pro-vided by the child restraintmanufacturer and that the system isproperly secured.

—Child restraint systemA child restraint system for a smallchild or baby must be properly re-strained on the seat with the lap por-tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You mustcarefully consult the manufacturer’s in-structions which accompany the childrestraint system.

To provide proper restraint, use a childrestraint system following the manufactur-er’s instructions about the appropriate ageand size of the child for the child restraintsystem.

Install the child restraint system correctlyfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer. General directions are alsoprovided under the following illustrations.

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CAUTION

� Never put infant or child age 1 to12 in a passenger risk group on thepassenger seat with the passengerairbag manual on- off switch in the“ON” position. In the event of anaccident, the force of the rapidinflation of the passenger airbagcan cause death or serious injuryto the child.

If you must put infant or child age1 to 12 in a passenger risk groupon the passenger seat, make surethe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch is in the “OFF” position andthat the indicator light is on. (Fordetails, see “SRS driver and pas-senger airbags” in this Section.)

� After installing the child restraintsystem, make sure it is secured inplace according to the manufactur-er’s instructions. If it is not re-strained securely, it may causedeath or serious injury to the childin the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

When not using the child restraint system,keep it secured with the seat belt or placeit in somewhere other than the passengercompartment. This will prevent it from in-juring passenger in the event of a suddenstop or accident.

Child restraint systems are divided intothe following 3 types according to thechild’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system followingthe instructions provided by its manufac-turer.

—Types of child restraint sys-tem

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(A) Infant seat

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(B) Convertible seat

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(C) Booster seat

—Installation with seat belt

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An infant seat is used in rear- facingposition only.

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CAUTION

Never put a rear- facing child restraintsystem on the passenger seat withthe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch in the “ON” position. In theevent of an accident, the force of therapid inflation of the passenger air-bag can cause death or serious injuryto the child.

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When you put a rear- facing child re-straint system which belongs to a pas-senger risk group on the passengerseat, turn the passenger airbag manualon- off switch counterclockwise to the“OFF” position. (For details, see “ SRSdriver and passenger airbags” in thisSection.)

The indicator comes on when the systemis off.

CAUTION

If you must put a rear- facing childrestraint system on the passengerseat, make sure the passenger airbagmanual on- off switch is in the “OFF”position and that the indicator light ison.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the infant seat following theinstructions provided by its manufactur-er and insert the tab into the buckletaking care not to twist the belt. Keepthe lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt are not twisted.

� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this can prevent yourchild from properly latching the taband buckle.

� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt isthen retracted even slightly, it cannotbe extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, makesure the belt is in the lock mode beforeletting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the infant seat firmlyagainst the seat cushion and seatback,let the shoulder belt retract as far asit will go to hold the infant seat secure-ly.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installationinstructions provided by its manufac-turer.

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4. To remove the infant seat, press thebuckle- release button and allow thebelt to retract completely. The belt willmove freely again and be ready towork for an adult or older child passen-ger.

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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

A convertible seat is used in forward-facing or rear- facing position depend-ing on the child’s age and size. Wheninstalling, follow the manufacturer’s in-struction about the applicable child’sage and size as well as directions forinstalling the child restraint system.

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CAUTION

Rear- facing child restraint system:Never put a rear- facing child restraintsystem on the passenger seat withthe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch in the “ON” position. In theevent of an accident, the force of therapid inflation of the passenger air-bag can cause death or serious injuryto the child.

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When you put a forward- facing or arear- facing child restraint system whichbelongs to a passenger risk group onthe passenger seat, turn the passengerairbag manual on- off switch counter-clockwise to the “OFF” position. (Fordetails, see “SRS driver and passengerairbags” in this Section.)


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CAUTION

If you must put a rear- facing childrestraint system on the passengerseat, make sure the passenger airbagmanual on- off switch is in the “OFF”position and that the indicator light ison.

CAUTION

Forward- facing child restraint system:A forward- facing child restraint sys-tem which belongs to a passengerrisk group should never be put onthe passenger seat with the passen-ger airbag manual on- off switch inthe “ON” position, because the forceof a deploying airbag could causedeath or serious injury to the child inforward seating position. (For details,see “SRS driver and passenger air-bags” in this Section.)

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the convertible seat followingthe instructions provided by itsmanufacturer and insert the tab intothe buckle taking care not to twist thebelt. Keep the lap portion of the belttight.

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CAUTION

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt is not twisted.

� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent yourchild from properly latching the taband buckle.

� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt isthen retracted slightly, it cannot be ex-tended.

To hold the convertible seat securely,make sure the belt is in the lock modebefore letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seatfirmly against the seat cushion andseatback, let the shoulder belt retractas far as it will go to hold the convert-ible seat securely.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installationinstructions provided by its manufac-turer.

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4. To remove the convertible seat, pressthe buckle- release button and allow thebelt to retract completely. The belt willmove freely again and be ready towork for an adult or older child passen-ger.

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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

A booster seat is used in forward- fac-ing position only.

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CAUTION

A forward- facing child restraint sys-tem which belongs to a passengerrisk group should never be put onthe passenger seat with the passen-ger airbag manual on- off switch inthe “ON” position, because the forceof a deploying airbag could causedeath or serious injury to the child inforward seating position. (For details,see “SRS driver and passenger air-bags” in this Section.)

SB13082

When you put a forward- facing childrestraint system which belongs to pas-senger risk group on the passengerseat, turn the passenger airbag manualon- off switch counterclockwise to the“OFF” position. (For details, see “SRSdriver and passenger airbags” in thisSection.)


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1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Runthe lap and shoulder belt through oraround the booster seat and child fol-lowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer and insert the tab intothe buckle taking care not to twist thebelt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctlyacross the child’s shoulder and that thelap belt is positioned as low as possibleon child’s hips. See “Seat belts” in thisSection for details.

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CAUTION

� Always make sure the shoulder beltis positioned across the center ofchild’s shoulder. The belt should bekept away from child’s neck, butnot falling off child’s s houlder. Fail-ure to do so could reduce theamount of protection in an accidentand increase the chance of injury.

� Both high- positioned lap belts andloose- fitting belts could cause seri-ous injuries due to sliding underthe lap belt during a collision orother unintended result. Keep thelap belt positioned as low on hipsas possible.

� For child’s safety, do not place theshoulder belt under child’s arm.

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt is not twisted.

� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent yourchild from properly latching the taband buckle.

� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the seat until the seat belt isfixed. SB13097

2. To remove the child restraint system,press the buckle- release button and al-low the belt to retract.

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Tilt steering wheel

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To change the steering wheel angle,hold the steering wheel, push the lockrelease lever, tilt the steering wheel tothe desired angle and return the leverto its original position.

CAUTION

� Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is moving. It maycause the driver to mishandle thevehicle and an accident may occurresulting in personal death or inju-ries.

� After adjusting the steering wheel,try moving it up and down to makesure it is locked in position.

Outside rear view mirrors—

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Adjust the mirror so that you can seethe side of your vehicle in the mirror.

Be careful when judging the size or dis-tance of any object seen in the outsiderear view mirror. It is a convex mirror witha curved surface. Any object seen in aconvex mirror will look smaller and fartheraway than when seen in a flat mirror.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while thevehicle is moving. It may cause thedriver to mishandle the vehicle andan accident may occur resulting inpersonal death or injuries.

—Power rear view mirror control

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To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

1. Master switch—To select the mirror tobe adjustedPlace the switch at “L” (left) or “R”(right).

2. Control switch—To move the mirrorPush the switch in the desired direc-tion.

Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the“ACC” or “ON” position.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do notoperate the control or scrape the mir-ror face. Use a spray de- icer to freethe mirror.

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—Folding rear view mirrors

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The rear view mirrors can be foldedbackward for parking in restrictedareas.

To fold the rear view mirror, push back-ward.

CAUTION

Do not drive with the mirrors foldedbackward. Both the driver and pas-senger side rear view mirrors mustbe extended and properly adjustedbefore driving.

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Adjust the mirror so that you can justsee the rear of your vehicle in the mir-ror.

To reduce glare from the headlights ofthe vehicle behind you during nightdriving, operate the lever on the loweredge of the mirror.

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1

The reflection in the mirror has greaterclarity at this position.

Night driving—Lever at position 2

Remember that by reducing glare you alsolose some rear view clarity.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while thevehicle is moving. It may cause thedriver to mishandle the vehicle andan accident may occur resulting inpersonal death or injuries.

Anti- glare inside rear viewmirror

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSLights, Wipers and DefoggerHeadlights and turn signals 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency flashers 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument panel light control 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior light 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield wipers and washer 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear window defogger 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Headlights and turn signals

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HEADLIGHTS

To turn on the following lights: Twistthe headlight/turn signal lever knob.

Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,side marker and instrument panel lights

Position 2—Headlights and all of theabove

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer will remind you to turn the lightsoff when the driver’s door is opened if youremove the key with the headlights lefton.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, do not leave the lights onfor a long period when the engine isnot running.

Daytime running light system

The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-ty when the parking brake is released withthe engine started, even with the lightswitch in the “OFF” position or position 1.They will not go off until the ignitionswitch is turned off.

Twist the knob to the position 2 to turnto full intensity for driving at night.

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High- low beams— For high beams, turnthe headlights on and push the lever awayfrom you (position 1). Pull the lever to-ward you (position 2) for low beams.

The headlight high beam indicator light(blue light) on the instrument panel willtell you that the high beams are on.

Flashing the high beam headlights(position 3)—Pull the lever all the wayback. The high beam headlights turn offwhen you release the lever.

You can flash the high beam headlightswith the knob turned to “OFF”.

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TURN SIGNALS

To signal a turn, push the headlight/turn signal lever up or down to position1.

The key must be in the “ON” position.

The lever automatically returns after youmake a turn, but you may have to returnit by hand after you change lanes.

To signal a lane change, move the leverup or down to the pressure point (position2) and hold it.

If the turn signal indicator lights (greenlights) on the instrument panel flash fasterthan normal, a front or rear turn signalbulb is burned out.

Emergency flashers

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To turn on the emergency flashers,push the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turnthem off, push the switch once again.

Turn on the emergency flashers to warnother drivers if your vehicle must bestopped where it might be a traffic hazard.

Always pull as far off the road as pos-sible.

The turn signal light switch will not workwhen the emergency flashers are operat-ing.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, do not leave the switch onlonger than necessary when the en-gine is not running.

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Instrument panel light control

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To adjust the brightness of the instru-ment panel lights, turn the switch.

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To turn on the interior light, slide theswitch.

The interior light switch has the followingpositions:

“ON”—The light stays on all the time.

“OFF”—Turns the light off.

“DOOR”—Turns the light on when eitherside door is opened. The light goes offwhen both the doors are closed.

Windshield wipers and washer

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To turn on the windshield wipers, movethe lever to the desired setting.


Lever position Speed setting

Position 1 Intermittent

Position 2 Slow

Position 3 Fast

For a single sweep of the windshield,push the lever up and release it.

Interior light

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The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust thewiping time interval when the wiper leveris in the intermittent position (position 1).Twist the band upward to increase thetime between sweeps, and downward todecrease it.

To squirt washer fluid, pull the levertoward you.

If the windshield wipers are off, they willoperate a couple of times after the washersquirts.

For instructions on adding washer fluid,see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7- 3.

In freezing weather, warm the windshieldwith the defroster before using the washer.This will help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing on the windshield, which canblock your vision.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind-shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

Rear window defogger

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To defog or defrost the rear window,push the switch.


The thin heater wires on the inside of therear window will quickly clear the surface.An indicator light will illuminate to indicatethe defogger is operating.

Push the switch once again to turn thedefogger off.

The system will automatically shut off af-ter the defogger has operated about 15minutes.

Make sure you turn the defogger off whenthe window is clear. Leaving the defoggeron for a long time could cause the batteryto discharge, especially during stop- and-go driving. The defogger is not designedfor drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

� When cleaning the inside of therear window, be careful not toscratch or damage the heater wires.

� When the soft top is completelylowered, keep the rear window de-fogger turned off to avoid damageto the top.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSGauges, Meters and Service reminder indicatorsFuel gauge 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine coolant temperature gauge 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Odometer and two trip meters 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel gauge

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Low fuel levelwarning light

The gauge works when the ignitionswitch is on and indicates the approxi-mate quantity of fuel remaining in thetank.

Nearly full—Needle at “F”Nearly empty—Needle at “E”

It is a good idea to keep the tank over1/4 full.

The needle moves when braking, acceler-ating or making turns. This is cause bythe movement of the fuel in the tank.

If the fuel level approaches “E” or the lowfuel level warning light comes on, fill thefuel tank as soon as possible.

On inclines or curves, due to the move-ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gaugeneedle may fluctuate or the low fuel levelwarning light may come on earlier thanusual.

If the fuel tank is completely empty, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fillthe fuel tank immediately.

The indicator lamp goes off after drivingseveral times. If the indicator lamp doesnot go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

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The gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature when the ignition switch ison. The engine operating temperaturewill vary with changes in weather andengine load.

If the needle moves to the “H” position,your engine is too hot. If your vehicleoverheats, stop your vehicle and allow theengine to cool.

Your vehicle may overheat during severeoperating conditions, such as:

� Driving up a long hill on a hot day.

� Reducing speed or stopping after highspeed driving.

� Idling for a long period with the airconditioning on in stop- and- go traffic.

Engine coolant temperaturegauge

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If the engine coolant temperature gaugeneedle is not displayed, there may be aproblem in the system. In this case, con-tact your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-sible.

NOTICE

� Do not remove the thermostat inthe engine cooling system as thismay cause the engine to overheat.The thermostat is designed to con-trol the flow of coolant to keep thetemperature of the engine withinthe specified operating range.

� Do not continue driving with anoverheated engine. See “If yourvehicle overheats” in Section 4.

Tachometer

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The tachometer indicates engine speedin thousands of rpm (revolutions perminute). Use it while driving to selectcorrect shift points and to prevent en-gine lugging and over- revving.

Driving with the engine running too fastcauses excessive engine wear and poorfuel economy. Remember, in most casesthe slower the engine speed, the greaterthe fuel economy.

NOTICE

Do not let the indicator needle getinto the red zone. This may causesevere engine damage.

Odometer and two trip meters

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This meter displays the odometer andtwo trip meters.

1. Odometer—Shows the total distancethe vehicle has been driven.

2. Two trip meters—Show two differentdistances independently driven sincethe last time each trip meter was setto zero.

You can use one trip meter to calculatethe fuel economy and the other tomeasure the distance on each trip. Alltrip meter data is cancelled if the elec-trical power source is disconnected.

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3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the twotrip meters to zero, and also changethe meter display.

To change the meter display, quicklypush and release the knob. The meterdisplay changes in the order from theodometer to trip meter A to trip meterB, then back to the odometer eachtime you push.

To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-play the trip meter A reading, thenpush and hold the knob until the meteris set to zero. The same process canbe applied for resetting the trip meterB.

If the indicator Do this.or buzzer comes on...

(a) If parkingbrake is off,stop immediately

and contact Toyota dealer.

(d) Stop and check.

(c) Fasten passenger’s seatbelt.

(e) Stop and check.

(f) Take vehicle toToyota dealer.

(b) Fasten driver’s seat belt.

(k) Take vehicle toToyota dealer.

(j) Take vehicle toToyota dealerimmediately.

(i) Close both thedoors

(h) Take vehicle toToyota dealer.

(g) Fill up tank.

If the indicator Do this.or buzzer comes on...

(l) Remove key.Key reminderbuzzer

(m) Turn off lights.Light reminderbuzzer

Low fuel level warning light

Service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers

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(a) Brake System Warning Light

This light comes on in the following caseswhen the ignition key is in the “ON” posi-tion.

� When the parking brake is applied...

� When the brake fluid level is low...

CAUTION

It is dangerous to continue drivingnormally when the brake fluid level islow.

Have your vehicle checked at yourToyota dealer in the following case:

� The light does not come on even if theparking brake is applied when the igni-tion key is in the “ON” position.

CAUTION

If the light does not turn off evenafter the parking brake is releasedwhile the engine is running, immedi-ately stop your vehicle at a safeplace and contact your Toyota dealer.In this case, the brakes may not workproperly and your stopping distancewill become longer. Depress the brakepedal firmly and bring the vehicle toan immediate stop.

(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Lightand Buzzer

This light and buzzer remind you tobuckle up the driver’s seat belt.

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or“START”, the reminder light flashes andbuzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt isnot fastened. Unless the driver fastens thebelt, the light keeps flashing and thebuzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.

(c) Passenger’s Seat Belt ReminderLight

This light reminds you to buckle up thepassenger’s seat belt.

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or“START”, the reminder light flashes if apassenger sits in the passenger seat anddoes not fasten the seat belt. Unless thepassenger fastens the belt, the light staysflashing.

If luggage load is placed on the passen-ger seat, depending on its weight and howit is placed on the seat, built- in sensorsin the seat cushion may detect the pres-sure, causing the reminder light to comeon.

(d) Discharge Warning Light

This light warns that the battery is beingdischarged.

If it comes on while you are driving, thereis a problem somewhere in the chargingsystem.

The engine ignition will continue to oper-ate, however, until the battery is dis-charged. Turn off the air conditioning,blower, radio, etc., and drive directly tothe nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

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NOTICE

Do not continue driving if the enginedrive belt is broken or loose.

(e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light warns that the engine oil pres-sure is too low.

If it flickers or stays on while you aredriving, pull off the road to a safe placeand stop the engine immediately. Call aToyota dealer or qualified repair shop forassistance.

The light may occasionally flicker whenthe engine is idling or it may come onbriefly after a hard stop. There is nocause for concern if it then goes out whenthe engine is accelerated slightly.

The light may come on when the oil levelis extremely low. It is not designed toindicate low oil level, and the oil levelmust be checked using the level dipstick.

NOTICE

Do not drive the vehicle with thewarning light on—even for one block.It may ruin the engine.

(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This lamp comes on in the followingcases.

a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See“Fuel gauge” in this Section for instruc-tions.)

b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-curely. (See “Fuel tank cap” in Section1- 2 for instructions.)

c. There is a problem somewhere in yourengine electrical system.

If it comes on while you are driving incase c, have your vehicle checked/re-paired by your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible.

(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This light comes on when the fuel levelin the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill upthe tank as soon as possible.

On inclines or curves, due to the move-ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel levelwarning light may come on earlier thanusual.

(h) “ABS” Warning Light

The light comes on when the ignition keyis turned to the “ON” position. If the anti-lock brake system works properly, thelight turns off after a few seconds. There-after, if the system malfunctions, the lightcomes on again.

When the “ABS” warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), theanti- lock brake system does not operate,but the brake system still operates con-ventionally.

When the “ABS” warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), theanti- lock brake system does not operateso that the wheels could lock up duringa sudden braking or braking on slipperyroad surfaces.

If either of the following conditionsoccurs, this indicates a malfunctionsomewhere in the parts monitored bythe warning light system. Contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible toservice the vehicle.

� The light does not come on when theignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-tion, or remains on.

� The light comes on while you are driv-ing.

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

(i) Open Door Warning Light

This light remains on until both the doorsare completely closed.

(j) SRS Warning Light

This light will come on when the igni-tion key is turned to the “ON” position.After about 6 seconds, the light will gooff. This means the systems of the air-bag and seat belt pretensioners are op-erating properly.

The warning light system monitors the air-bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-ing and power sources.

If either of the following conditions occurs,this indicates a malfunction somewhere inthe parts monitored by the warning lightsystem. Contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible to service the vehicle.



(k) Power Steering System WarningLight

This light warns that there is a problemin your power steering system.

If the light comes on while you are driv-ing, have your vehicle checked by yourToyota dealer as soon as possible.

(l) Key Reminder Buzzer

This buzzer reminds you to remove thekey when you open the driver’s door withthe ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”position.

(m) Light reminder buzzer

The buzzer will sound if the headlightswitch is left on and the driver’s door isopened with the key removed from theignition switch.

CHECKING SERVICE REMINDERINDICATORS (except the low fuel levelwarning light)

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Open either side door.The open door warning light shouldcome on.

3. Close the door.The open door warning light should gooff.

4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but donot start the engine.All the service reminder indicators ex-cept the open door warning light shouldcome on. The “ABS” and power steer-ing system warning lights go off aftera few seconds. The SRS warning lightgoes off after about 6 seconds.

If any service reminder indicator or warn-ing buzzer does not function as describedabove, either the bulb is burned out or thecircuit is in need of repair. Have itchecked by your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSIgnition switch, Transmission and Parking brakeIgnition switch with steering lock 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual transmission 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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“START”—Starter motor on. The keywill return to the “ON” position whenreleased.

For starting tips, see Section 3.

“ON”—Engine on and all accessorieson.

This is the normal driving position.

“ACC”—Accessories such as the radiooperate, but the engine is off.

If you leave the key in the “ACC” or“LOCK” position and open the driver’sdoor, a buzzer will remind you to removethe key.

“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steeringwheel is locked. The key can be re-moved only at this position.

You must push in the key to turn it from“ACC” to the “LOCK” position. Once you remove the key, the engine im-mobiliser system is automatically set. (See“Engine immobiliser system” in Section1- 2.)

When starting the engine, the key mayseem stuck at the “LOCK” position. Tofree it, first be sure the key is pushed allthe way in, and then rock the steeringwheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION

Never remove the key when the ve-hicle is moving, as this will lock thesteering wheel and result in loss ofsteering control.

NOTICE

Do not leave the key in the “ON”position if the engine is not running.The battery will discharge and theignition could be damaged.

Manual transmission

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The shift pattern is as shown above.

Press the clutch pedal down fully whileshifting, and then release it slowly. Do notrest your foot on the pedal while driving,because it will cause clutch trouble. Anddo not use the clutch to hold the vehiclewhen stopped on an uphill grade—use theparking brake.

Recommended shifting speeds

The transmission is fully synchronized andupshifting or downshifting is easy.

For the best compromise between fueleconomy and vehicle performance, youshould upshift or downshift at the followingspeeds:

Ignition switch with steering lock

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gear mph (km/h)1 to 2 or 2 to 1 15 (24)2 to 3 or 3 to 2 25 (40)3 to 4 or 4 to 3 40 (64)4 to 5 or 5 to 4 45 (72)

Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-eration is needed when you are cruisingbelow the above downshifting speeds.

Upshifting too soon or downshifting toolate will cause lugging, and possibly ping-ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-mum speed in each gear will cause ex-cessive engine wear and high fuelconsumption.

Maximum allowable speeds

To get on a highway or to pass slowertraffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-essary. Make sure you observe the follow-ing maximum allowable speeds in eachgear:

gear mph (km/h)1 33 (53)2 55 (88)3 75 (120)4 101 (163)

NOTICE

Do not downshift if you are goingfaster than the maximum allowablespeed for the next lower gear.

Good driving practice

If it is difficult to shift into reverse, putthe transmission in neutral, release theclutch pedal momentarily, and then tryagain.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on aslippery surface. Abrupt shiftingcould cause the vehicle to spin orskid.

NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into reverse.

Parking brake

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When parking, firmly apply the parkingbrake to avoid inadvertent creeping.

To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold-ing power, first depress the brake pedaland hold it while setting the parkingbrake.To release: Pull up the lever slightly (1),press the lock release button (2), and low-er (3).

To remind you that the parking brake isset, the parking brake reminder light inthe instrument panel remains on until yourelease the parking brake.

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CAUTION

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSCar audio systemReference 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using your audio system 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Car audio system operating hints 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Reference

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AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/compactdisc player (with compact disc autochanger controller)

This section describes some of the basicfeatures on Toyota audio systems. Someinformation may not pertain to your sys-tem.

Your audio system works when the ignitionkey is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF

Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio systemon and off.

Push “AM”, “FM1·2”, “TAPE” or “CD” toturn on that function without pushing“PWR·VOL”.

You can turn on each player by insertinga cassette tape or compact disc.

You can turn off each player by ejectingthe cassette tape or compact disc. If theaudio system was previously off, then theentire audio system will be turned offwhen you eject the cassette tape or com-pact disc. If another function was pre-viously playing, it will come on again.

SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS

Push “AM”, “FM1·2”, “TAPE” or “CD” if thesystem is already on but you want toswitch from one function to another.

TONE AND BALANCE

For details about your system’s tone andbalance controls, see the description ofyour own system.

Tone

How good an audio program sounds toyou is largely determined by the mix ofthe treble, midrange, and bass levels. Infact, different kinds of music and vocalprograms usually sound better with differ-ent mixes of treble, midrange and bass.

Balance

A good balance of the left and right stereochannels and of the front and rear soundlevels is also important.

Keep in mind that if you are listening toa stereo recording or broadcast, changingthe right/left balance will increase the vol-ume of one group of sounds while de-creasing the volume of another.

Using your audio system——Some basics

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YOUR RADIO ANTENNA

To remove the antenna, carefully turn itcounterclockwise.

On some models—

To lower the power antenna, turn off theaudio system by pushing “PWR·VOL”, orturn the ignition key to “LOCK”.

YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER

When you insert a cassette, the exposedtape should be to the right.

NOTICE

Do not oil any part of the player anddo not insert anything other than cas-sette tapes into the slot, or the tapeplayer may be damaged.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER

When you insert a disc, gently push it inwith the label side up. (The player willautomatically eject a disc if the label sideis down.) The compact disc player willplay from track 1 through the end of thedisc. Then it will play from track 1 again.On models with the compact disc autochanger, next disc will be played fromtrack 1.

NOTICE

Never try to disassemble or oil anypart of the compact disc player. Donot insert anything except a compactdisc into the slot.

The player is intended for use with 12 cm(5 in.) discs only.

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—Controls and featuresDetails of specific buttons, controls, andfeatures are described in the alphabeticallisting that follows.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)

These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.

To preset a station to a button: Tune inthe desired station (see “TUNE” knob or“SEEK” button). Push and hold down thebutton until you hear a beep—this will setthe station to the button. The button num-ber will appear on the display.

To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The but-ton number and station frequency will ap-pear on the display.

These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button (The displaywill show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when youpush “AM” “FM1·2”).

(Eject button)

Push the cassette tape eject button toeject a cassette. Push the compact disceject button to eject a compact disc.

After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette or disc butyou will not be able to reinsert it.

(Program)

Push “ ” to select the other side of acassette tape. The display indicates whichside is currently selected (“ ” indicates

top side, “ ” indicates bottom side).

Auto- reverse feature: After the cassetteplayer reaches the end of a tape side, itautomatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

Cassette Player

Push the fast forward button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear onthe display. Push the reverse button torewind a tape. “REW” will appear on thedisplay.

To stop the tape while it is fast forward-ing, push the fast forward button or“TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re-winding, push the reverse button or“TAPE”.

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-sette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards com-pletely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto- re-verse feature.

Compact Disc Player

If you want to fast forward or reversethrough a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.When you release the button, the compactdisc player will resume playing.

AM

Push “AM” to turn on the radio and selectthe AM band. “AM” will appear on thedisplay.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing “AM”. Also, push“AM” to switch from cassette or compactdisc operation to radio operation.

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CONTROL / MODE (Audio control andmode adjustment)

Manual tone adjustment function—

This knob is used to adjust the tonemanually.

For low- pitch tone adjustment, push“CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until“BAS” appears on the display. Then turnthe knob to suit your preference.

The display will show the range from“BAS -5” to “BAS 5”.

For high- pitch tone adjustment, push“CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until“TRE” appears on the display. Then turnthe knob to suit your preference.

The display will show the range from“TRE -5” to “TRE 5”.

Sound balance adjustment function—

This knob is also used to adjust thesound balance between the front and rear,and the right and left speakers.

For front/rear adjustment, push “CONTROL/ MODE” repeatedly until “FAd” appearson the display. Then turn the knob toadjust the front/rear balance.

The display will show the range from“FAd- F7” to “FAd- R7”.

NOTICE

Rear speaker has not been estab-lished on this vehicle, therefore, besure to set the “front/rear adjust-ment” to the “FAd- F7”. When the“front/rear adjustment” is set to“FAd- F7”, the volume of the speakerbecomes low. Also, setting it to“FAd- R7” may cause a bad effectsuch as no sound.

For left/right adjustment, push “CONTROL/ MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” appearson the display. Then turn the knob toadjust the left/right balance.

The display will show the range from“BAL- L7” to “BAL- R7”.

CD (Compact Disc)

Push “CD” to switch from radio or cas-sette operation to compact disc operation.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the compact disc player by pushing“CD”. In both cases, a disc must alreadybe loaded in the player.

When the audio is set into compact discoperation, the display shows the track or,track and disc number currently beingplayed. Each time you push “CD”, thesystem changes to the automatic changer.

If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-tem will display one of the six followingerror messages.

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If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-cates that the inside of the player unitmay be too hot due to the very high ambi-ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag-azine from the player and allow the playerto cool down.

If “Err 1” appears on the display, itindicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or itwas inserted up- side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.

If “Err 2” appears on the display, itindicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine. Insert a disc.

If “Err 3” or “Err 4” appears on thedisplay, it indicates there is a trouble in-side the system. Eject the disc or maga-zine. Set the disc or magazine again.

If “OPEn” appears on the display, itindicates the compact disc auto changerlid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

DISC ��

Compact disc auto changer only—

By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.

Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen toappears on the display.

Dolby � B NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolby� B Noise Reduction,push the button marked with the double- Dsymbol. The double- D symbol will appearon the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolby� B NR.

The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-tion, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.∗: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and thedouble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

FM1·2

Push “FM1·2” to turn on the radio andselect the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” willappear on the display. This system allowsyou to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing “FM1·2”. Also,push “FM1·2” to switch from cassette orcompact disc operation to radio operation.

PWR·VOL (Power and Volume)

Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio systemon and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust thevolume.

RAND (Random)

There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the com-pact discs in the magazine in random or-der, or only listen to the tracks on aspecific compact disc in random order.

To randomly play the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release “ ”. “ ”will appear on the display. The disc youare listening to will play in random order.If you hear a beep, you held the buttontoo long, and the player will play all thetracks in the magazine in random order.To turn off the random feature, push thisbutton again.

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To randomly play all the tracks in themagazine:Push and hold “ ” until you hear a

beep. “ ” will appear on the dis-play and the player will perform all thetracks on all the discs in the magazine inrandom order. To turn off the random fea-ture, push this button again.

RPT (Repeat)

Cassette Player

Push “ ” while the track is playing.“ ” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically berewound and replayed. This process willbe continued until you push the buttonagain to turn off the repeat feature.

There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks in order for the re-peat feature to work correctly.

Compact Disc Player

There are two repeat features—You caneither replay a disc track or a whole com-pact disc.

Repeating a track:Quickly push and release “ ” while thetrack is playing. “ ” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held thebutton too long, and the player will repeatthe whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This pro-cess will be continued until you push thebutton again to turn off the repeat feature.


Repeating a disc:Push and hold “ ” until you hear a

beep. “ ” will appear on the display.The player will repeat all the tracks on thedisc you are listening to. When the discends, the player will automatically go backto the top track of the disc and replay.This process will be continued until youpush the button again to turn off the re-peat feature.

SCAN

Radio

You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stationsfor that band.

To scan the preset stations: Push and hold “SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next pre-set station up the band, stay there for 5seconds, and then move to the next pre-set station. To select a station, push“SCAN” again.

To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. If youhear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset sta-tions. The radio will find the next stationup the station band, stay there for 5 sec-onds, and then scan again. To select astation, push “SCAN” again.

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Compact disc player

There are two scan features—you can ei-ther scan the tracks on a specific disc orscan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Scanning the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN”will appear on the display and the playerwill scan all the tracks on the disc youare listening to. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long, and the playerwill scan the first track of all the discs inthe magazine. To select a track, push“SCAN” again. If the player scanned allthe tracks on the disc, it will stop scan-ning.


Scanning the first track of all the discs inthe magazine:Push “SCAN” until you hear a beep.“ ·SCAN” will appear on the display

and the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe “SCAN” again. If the player hasscanned all the discs, it will stop scan-ning.

SEEK (Seeking)

Radio

In the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.

To seek a station, quickly push and re-lease the “�” or “�” under the “SEEK”.Do this again to find another station.

Cassette Player

By using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.

You can skip up to nine tracks at a time.

Push the up or down side of the button.“FF 1” or “REW 1” will appear on thedisplay.

Next, push either side of the track buttonuntil the number on the display reachesthe number of tracks you want to skip. Ifyou push the button ten times, the skipfeature will be turned off.

When counting the number of tracks youwant to rewind, remember to count thecurrent track as well. For example, if youwant to rewind to a song that is two be-fore the song you are listening to, pushon the down side of the button until “REW3” appears on the display.

If you have pushed the track button morethan you wanted to, push the other sideof the button. The track number will bereduced.

The track number you select is not validif it is higher than the number of tracksremaining on the current cassette side.

� After the beginning of the tape isreached, the player will automaticallystart playing the same side.

� After the end of the tape is reached,the player will automatically reversesides and start playing the other side.

There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks for the track buttonto work correctly. In addition, the featuremay not work well with some spokenword, live, or classical recordings.

ST (Stereo reception) display

Your radio automatically changes to stereoreception when a stereo broadcast is re-ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reducesthe amount of channel separation to pre-vent the weak signal from creating noise.If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono recep-tion.

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TAPE

Push “TAPE” to switch from radio or com-pact disc operation to cassette operation.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the cassette player by pushing “TAPE”.In both cases, a cassette must already beloaded in the player.

TRACK (Track up/down button): Compact disc player

By using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.

Push either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the currenttrack, push the down side of the buttonone time, quickly.

TUNE (Tuning)

Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step upthe frequency. Turn the knob counterclock-wise to step down the frequency.

NOTICE

To ensure the correct audio systemoperation:

� Be careful not to spill beveragesover the audio system.

� Do not put anything other than acassette tape or Compact Disc intothe slot.

� The use of cellular phone inside ornear the vehicle may cause a noisefrom the speakers of the audio sys-tem which you are listening to.However, this does not indicate amalfunction.

RADIO RECEPTION

Usually, a problem with radio receptiondoes not mean there is a problem withyour radio—it is just the normal result ofconditions outside the vehicle.

For example, nearby buildings and terraincan interfere with FM reception. Powerlines or telephone wires can interfere withAM signals. And of course, radio signalshave a limited range. The farther you arefrom a station, the weaker its signal willbe. In addition, reception conditionschange constantly as your vehicle moves.

Here are some common reception prob-lems that probably do not indicate a prob-lem with your radio:

FM

Fading and drifting stations—Generally, theeffective range of FM is about 40 km (25miles). Once outside this range, you maynotice fading and drifting, which increasewith the distance from the radio transmit-ter. They are often accompanied by distor-tion.

Multi- path—FM signals are reflective,making it possible for two signals to reachyour antenna at the same time. If thishappens, the signals will cancel each oth-er out, causing a momentary flutter orloss of reception.

Static and fluttering—These occur whensignals are blocked by buildings, trees, orother large objects. Increasing the basslevel may reduce static and fluttering.

Station swapping—If the FM signal youare listening to is interrupted or weak-ened, and there is another strong stationnearby on the FM band, your radio maytune in the second station until the origi-nal signal can be picked up again.

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AM

Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected bythe upper atmosphere—especially at night.These reflected signals can interfere withthose received directly from the radio sta-tion, causing the radio station to soundalternately strong and weak.

Station interference—When a reflected sig-nal and a signal received directly from aradio station are very nearly the samefrequency, they can interfere with eachother, making it difficult to hear the broad-cast.

Static—AM is easily affected by externalsources of electrical noise, such as hightension power lines, lightening, or electri-cal motors. This results in static.

CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYERAND TAPES

For the best performance for your cas-sette player and tapes:

Clean the tape head and other parts regu-larly.

� A dirty tape head or tape path candecrease sound quality and tangle yourcassette tapes. The easiest way toclean them is by using a cleaning tape.(A wet type is recommended.)

Use high- quality cassettes.

� Low- quality cassette tapes can causemany problems, including poor sound,inconsistent playing speed, andconstant auto- reversing. They can alsoget stuck or tangled in the cassetteplayer.

� Do not use a cassette if it has beendamaged or tangled or if its label ispeeling off.

� Do not leave a cassette in the playerif you are not listening to it, especiallyif it is hot outside.

� Store cassettes in their cases and outof direct sunlight.

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

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CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISCPLAYER AND DISCS

� Use only compact discs labeled asshown.

� Extremely high temperatures can keepyour compact disc player from working.On hot days, use the air conditioningto cool the vehicle interior before youlisten to a disc.

� Bumpy roads or other vibrations maymake your compact disc player skip.

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� If moisture gets into your compact discplayer, you may not hear any soundeven though your compact disc playerappears to be working. Remove thedisc from the player and wait until itdries.

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� Your compact disc player cannot playspecial shaped or low- quality compactdiscs such as those shown here. Donot use them as the player could bedamaged.

� Handle compact discs carefully, espe-cially when you are inserting them.Hold them on the edge and do notbend them. Avoid getting fingerprintson them, particularly on the shiny side.

� Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, orother disc damage could cause theplayer to skip or to repeat a section ofa track. (To see a pin hole, hold thedisc up to the light.)

� Remove discs from the compact discplayer when you are not listeningto them. Store them in their plasticcases away from moisture, heat, anddirect sunlight.

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

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CAUTION

Compact disc players use an invisiblelaser beam which could cause hazard-ous radiation exposure if directedoutside the unit. Be sure to operatethe player correctly.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSAir conditioning systemControls 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air flow selector settings 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating tips 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side vents 97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Controls1. Air Intake Selector

2. Air Flow Selector

3. “A/C” Button

4. Fan Speed Selector

5. Temperature Selector

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Fan speed selector

Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—tothe 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.

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Air flow selector

Turn the knob to select the vents used forair flow.

1. Panel—Air flows mainly from the in-strument panel vents.

2. Bi- level— Air flows from both the floorvents and the instrument panel vents.

3. Floor— Air flows mainly from the floorvents.

4. Floor/Windshield— Air flows mainlyfrom the floor vents and windshieldvents.

Use with the air intake selector posi-tioned in Fresh.

5. Windshield— Air flows mainly from thewindshield vents.

Use with the air intake selector posi-tioned in Fresh.

For details about air flow selector settings,see the illustration after “A/C” button.

Turning the air flow control knob to wind-shield or floor/windshield position turns onthe defroster- linked air conditioning. Atthis time, the “A/C” button indicator comeson regardless of whether or not the “A/C”button is pressed in. This is to clean upthe front view more quickly.When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,turning the air flow control knob 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 insidethe 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 indicatorwill come on. To turn the air conditioningoff, press the button again.

If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, thereis a problem in the air conditioning systemand the air conditioning automaticallyshuts off. If this happens, take your ve-hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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Air flow selector settings Operating tips� To cool off your Toyota after it has

been parked in the hot sun, drive withthe windows open for a few minutes.This vents the hot air, allowing the airconditioning to cool the interior morequickly.

� Make sure the air intake grilles in frontof the windshield are not blocked (byleaves or snow, for example).

� On humid days, do not blow cold airon the windshield. The windshield couldfog up because of the difference in airtemperature on the inside and outsideof the windshield.

� Keep the area under the seats clear toallow air to circulate throughout the ve-hicle.

� On cold days, turn the fan speed to“HI” for a minute to help clear the in-take ducts of snow or moisture. Thiscan reduce the amount of fogging onthe windows.

� When driving on dusty roads, close allwindows. If dust thrown up by the ve-hicle is still drawn into the vehicle afterclosing the windows, it is recommendedthat the air intake selector be set toFRESH and the fan speed selector toany setting except “OFF”.

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� If following another vehicle on a dustyroad, or driving in windy and dustyconditions, it is recommended that theair intake selector be temporarily set toRECIRCULATE, which will close off theoutside passage and prevent outsideair and dust from entering the vehicleinterior.

Heating

For best results, set controls to:

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

(red zone)Air intake—FRESH (outside air)Air flow—FLOORAir conditioning—OFF

� For quick heating, select recirculatedair for a few minutes. To keep thewindows from fogging. select fresh af-ter the vehicle interior has beenwarmed.

� Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidi-fied heating.

� Choose floor/windshield air flow to heatthe vehicle interior while defrosting ordefogging the windshield.

Air conditioning


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

(blue zone)Air intake—FRESH (outside air)Air flow—PANELAir conditioning—ON

� For quick cooling, move the air intakeselector to recirculate for a few min-utes.

Ventilation


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

(blue zone)Air intake—FRESH (outside air)Air flow—PANELAir conditioning—OFF

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Defogging

The inside of the windshield



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

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

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 ispressed in. This is to clean up the frontview more quickly.

When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,turning the air flow control knob to a posi-tion other than windshield or floor/wind-shield turns off the air conditioning.

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

Defrosting

The outside of the windshield



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

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 ispressed in. This is to clean up the frontview more quickly.

When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,turning the air flow control knob to a posi-tion other than windshield or floor/wind-shield turns off the air conditioning.

� To heat the vehicle interior while de-frosting the windshield, choose floor/windshield air flow.

Side vents

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Close

If air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe side vents. The side vents may beopened or closed as shown.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSOther equipmentClock 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cigarette lighter and ashtray 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glove box 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front box 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary box 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luggage space 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cup holders 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floor mat 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Clock

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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.

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 between1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.If the time is between 1:30—1:59, thetime will change to 2:00.

If the electrical power source has beendisconnected from the clock, the time dis-play will automatically be set to 1:00 (oneo’clock).

When the instrument panel lights areturned on, the brightness of the time indi-cation will be reduced.

Cigarette lighter and ashtray

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.When it becomes heated, it automatical-ly pops out ready for use.

If the engine is not running, the key mustbe in the “ACC” position.

Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressedin.

Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter orequivalent for replacement.

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ASHTRAY

To use the ashtray, pull out the lid.

When finished with your cigarette, thor-oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-vent other cigarette butts from catchingfire. After using the ashtray, close the lidcompletely.

To remove the ashtray, pull the lid andpull it out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, always close the lidcompletely after using.

Glove box

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To use the glove box, do this.

To open: Compress the lock release but-tons.

To lock: Insert the master key and turn itclockwise.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the glove box doorclosed while driving.

Front box

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To use the front box in the trunk, dothis.

1. Open the trunk lid, and pull the lockrelease lever.

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2. Fix the cover by hitching the inside clipon the hood.

NOTICE

� Do not place valuables in the frontbox to prevent robbery.

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

� Be sure to lock the cover securelywhen you close the trunk lid. If thecover is not securely locked, it maycause damage to the trunk lid.

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Front of vehicle

DRAINAGE OF THE FRONT BOX

In case that the water is pooled inside thefront box, remove the grommet on thebottom of the box to drain the water.

NOTICE

Since the front box is not waterproofcompletely, it is possible for thethings stored in the box to thedrenched.

Auxiliary box

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Instrument panel

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

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the auxiliary box closedwhile driving.

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Luggage space—

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Lean the seatback forward to use theluggage space.

To open: Pull the lever.

To lock: Insert the master key and turn itclockwise.

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Folding board

flare

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the luggage space doorclosed while driving.

NOTICE

� Do not place valuables in the lug-gage space to prevent robbery.

� Do not lower the soft top whileplacing a luggage which is higherthan the bottom edge of the flareinside the luggage space.The luggage may be damaged byhitting the folding board or the im-properly folded soft top may flap inthe wind and cause an accident.

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When you load a long luggage

Remove the side trims on the both sidesin the luggage space when you need toload a long luggage (except taperedthings) such as a golf bag. The side trims can be removed by pullingthe clips (at two places).

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Removing clips

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Installing clips

NOTICE

� Do not place tapered things or along luggage into the luggagespace. That may damage the waterreceiving bag installed behind theside trims.

� Do not lower the soft top with along luggage loaded. The luggagemay touch the lower portion of thesoft top side rails and may be dam-aged.

� Never remove the side trims exceptwhen loading a long luggage. Other-wise, the luggage may move whiledriving and damage the water re-ceiving bag or the luggage may bedamaged when the soft top isopened.

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Cup holders

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Front

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Center console

The cup holders are designed for hold-ing cups or drink- cans securely in itsholes.

Front: To use the cup holders, pull themout.

CAUTION

� Do not place anything else otherthan cups or drink- cans on the cupholders, as such items may bethrown about in the compartmentand possibly injure people in thevehicle during sudden braking or anaccident.

� Front only: To reduce the chance ofinjury in case of an accident or asudden stop while driving, keep thecup holder closed when it is not inuse.

Floor mat

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Use a floor mat of the correct size.

If the floor carpet and floor mat have ahole, then it is designed for use with alocking clip. Fix the floor mat with lockingclip into the hole in the floor carpet.

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CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properlyplaced on the floor carpet. If the floormat slips and interferes with themovement of the pedals during driv-ing, it may cause an accident.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTABreak- in period 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel pump shut off system 110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation in foreign countries 110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three- way catalytic converter 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine exhaust cautions 112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facts about engine oil consumption 112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iridium- tipped spark plugs 113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake system 114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake pad wear limit indicators 116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luggage stowage precautions 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limited- slip differential 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Toyota’s identification 118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft prevention labels 119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspension and chassis 119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of tires 119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2

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Break- in periodDrive gently and avoid high speeds.

Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak- in. But following a few simple tipsfor the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can addto the future economy and long life ofyour vehicle:

� Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).

� Run the engine at moderate speed be-tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

� Avoid full- throttle starts.

� Try to avoid hard stops during the first300 km (200 miles).

� Do not drive slowly with the manualtransmission in a high gear.

� Do not drive for a long time at anysingle speed, either fast or slow.

FuelFUEL TYPE

Your new vehicle must use onlyunleaded gasoline.

To help prevent gas station mix- ups, yourToyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.The special nozzle on pumps with un-leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas willnot.

At a minimum, the gasoline you useshould meet specifications of ASTMD4814 in the U.S.A.

NOTICE

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

OCTANE RATING

Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-tane Number 91) or higher.

Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num-ber or rating lower than stated above willcause persistent heavy knocking. If se-vere, this will lead to engine damage.

If your engine knocks...

If you detect heavy knocking even whenusing the recommended fuel, or if youhear steady knocking while holding asteady speed on level roads, consult yourToyota dealer.

However, now and then, you may noticelight knocking for a short time while accel-erating or driving up hills. This is no needof concern.

GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENTADDITIVES

Toyota recommends the use of gaso-lines that contain detergent additives toavoid buildup of engine deposits.

However, all gasoline sold in the U.S con-tains detergent additives to keep cleanand/or clean intake systems.

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QUALITY GASOLINE

Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., Eu-rope and Japan have developed a specifi-cation for quality fuel named World- WideFuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected tobe applied world wide. The WWFC con-sists of three categories that depend onrequired emission levels. In the U.S.,category 3 has been adopted. The WWFCimproves air quality by providing for betteremissions in vehicle fleets, and customersatisfaction through better vehicle perfor-mance.

CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE

Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-formulated gasoline that contains oxy-genates such as ethanol or MTBE isavailable in many areas.

Toyota recommends the use of cleanerburning gasoline and appropriately blendedreformulated gasoline. These types ofgasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor-mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-prove air quality.

OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE

Toyota allows the use of oxygenateblended gasoline where the oxygenatecontent is up to 10% ethanol or 15%MTBE. If you use gasohol in your Toyo-ta, be sure that it has an octane ratingno lower than 87.

Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasoline containing methanol.

SULFUR IN GASOLINE

If your vehicle is certified to CaliforniaEmission Regulations, the vehicle is de-signed to operate on California cleanerburning gasoline (CBG) that containslower sulfer. If you cannot use Califor-nia CBG, your emission control systemmay suffer damage and turn on theMalfunction Indicator Lamp.

If the malfunction is caused by the typeof fuel used, repairs may not be coveredby your warranty.

GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT

Some gasoline contain an octane en-hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-cropentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).

Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-taining MMT is used, your emission con-trol system may be adversely affected.The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-strument cluster may come on. If thishappens, contact your Toyota dealer forservice.

GASOLINE QUALITY

In a very few cases, you may experiencedrivability problems caused by the particu-lar gasoline that you are using. If youcontinue to have unacceptable drivability,try changing gasoline brands. If this doesnot rectify your problem, then consult yourToyota dealer.

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NOTICE

� Do not use gasohol other thanstated above. It will cause fuel sys-tem damage or vehicle performanceproblems.

� If driveab ility problems occur (poorhot starting, vaporizing, engineknock, etc.), discontinue the use.

� Take care not to spill gasohol dur-ing refueling. Gasohol may causepaint damage.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

48 L (12.7 gal., 10.6 Imp. gal.)

Fuel pump shut off systemThe fuel pump shut off system stops sup-plying fuel to the engine to minimize therisk of fuel leakage when the engine stallsor an airbag inflates upon collision. Torestart the engine after the fuel pump shutoff system activates, turn the ignitionswitch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and startit.

CAUTION

Inspect the ground under the vehiclebefore restarting the engine. If youfind that liquid has leaked onto theground, it is the fuel system hasbeen damaged and it is in need ofrepair. In this case, do not restart theengine.

Operation in foreign countriesIf you plan to drive your Toyota inanother country...

First, comply with the vehicle registrationlaws.

Second, confirm the availability of the cor-rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octanenumber).

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Three- way catalytic converter

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The three- way catalytic converter is anemission control device installed in theexhaust system.

Its purpose is to reduce pollutants in theexhaust gas.

CAUTION

� Keep people and combustible mate-rials away from the exhaust pipewhile the engine is running. Theexhaust gas is very hot.

� Do not drive, idle or park your ve-hicle over anything that might burneasily such as grass, leaves, paperor rags.

NOTICE

A large amount of unburned gasesflowing into the three- way catalyticconverter may cause it to overheatand create a fire hazard. To preventthis and other damage, observe thefollowing precautions:

� Use only unleaded gasoline.

� Do not drive with an extremely lowfuel level; running out of fuel couldcause the engine to misfire, creat-ing an excessive load on the three-way catalytic converter.

� Do not allow the engine to run atidle speed for more than 20 min-utes.

� Avoid racing the engine.

� Do not push- start or pull- start yourvehicle.

� Do not turn off the ignition whilethe vehicle is moving.

� Keep your engine in good runningorder. Malfunctions in the engineelectrical system, electronic ignitionsystem/distributor ignition systemor fuel system could cause an ex-tremely high three- way catalyticconverter temperature.

� If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, take yourvehicle in for a check- up as soonas possible. Remember, your Toyotadealer knows your vehicle and itsthree- way catalytic converter sys-tem best.

� To ensure that the three- way cata-lytic converter and the entire emis-sion control system operate proper-ly, your vehicle must receive theperiodic inspections required by theToyota Maintenance Schedule. Forscheduled maintenance information,refer to the “Scheduled MaintenanceGuide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment”.

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Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

� Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.It contains carbon monoxide, whichis a colorless and odorless gas. Itcan cause unconsciousness or evendeath.

� Make sure the exhaust system hasno holes or loose connections. Thesystem should be checked fromtime to time. If you hit something,or notice a change in the sound ofthe exhaust, have the systemchecked immediately.

� Do not run the engine in a garageor enclosed area except for thetime needed to drive the vehicle inor out. The exhaust gases cannotescape, making this a particularlydangerous situation.

� Do not remain for a long time in aparked vehicle with the engine run-ning. If it is unavoidable, however,do so only in an unconfined areaand adjust the heating or coolingsystem to force outside air into thevehicle.

� To allow proper operation of yourvehicle’s ventilation system, keepthe inlet grilles in front of the wind-shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-er obstructions.

� If you smell exhaust fumes in thevehicle, drive with the windowsopen. Have the cause immediatelylocated and corrected.

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL

Engine oil has the primary functions oflubricating and cooling the inside of theengine, and plays a major role in main-taining the engine in proper working order.

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

It is normal that an engine should con-sume some engine oil during normalengine operation. The causes of oilconsumption in a normal engine are asfollows.

� Oil is used to lubricate pistons, pistonrings and cylinders. A thin film of oilis left on the cylinder wall when a pis-ton moves downwards in the cylinder.High negative pressure generated whenthe vehicle is decelerating sucks someof this oil into the combustion chamber.This oil as well as some part of the oilfilm left on the cylinder wall is burnedby the high temperature combustiongases during the combustion process.

� Oil is also used to lubricate the stemsof the intake valves. Some of this oilis sucked into the combustion chambertogether with the intake air and isburned along with the fuel. High tem-perature exhaust gases also burn theoil used to lubricate the exhaust valvestems.

Facts about engine oil consumption

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The amount of engine oil consumed de-pends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditions thevehicle is driven under.

More oil is consumed by highspeed driv-ing and frequent acceleration and decel-eration.

A new engine consumes more oil, sinceits pistons, piston rings and cylinder wallshave not become conditioned.

When judging the amount of oil con-sumption, note that the oil may becomediluted and make it difficult to judgethe true level accurately.

As an example, if a vehicle is used forrepeated short trips, and consumes a nor-mal amount of oil, the dipstick may notshow any drop in the oil level at all, evenafter 1000 km (600 miles) or more. Thisis because the oil is gradually becomingdiluted with fuel or moisture, making itappear that the oil level has not changed.

The diluting ingredients evaporate outwhen the vehicle is then driven at highspeeds, as on an expressway, making itappear that oil is excessively consumedafter driving at high speeds.

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVELCHECK

One of the most important points in prop-er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-gine oil at the optimum level so that oilfunction will not be impaired. Therefore, itis essential that the oil level be checkedregularly. Toyota recommends that the oillevel be checked every time you refuelthe vehicle.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularlycould lead to serious engine troubledue to insufficient oil.

For detailed information on oil level check,see “Checking the engine oil level” in Sec-tion 7- 2.

Iridium- tipped spark plugs

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Your engine is fitted with iridium- tippedspark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only iridium- tipped spark plugsand do not adjust gaps for your en-gine performance and smooth drive-ability.

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Brake systemThe tandem master cylinder brake systemis a hydraulic system with two separatesub- systems. If either sub- system shouldfail, the other will still work. However, thepedal will be harder to press, and yourstopping distance will be longer. Also, thebrake system warning light may come on.

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with only asingle brake system. Have yourbrakes fixed immediately.

BRAKE BOOSTER

The brake booster uses engine vacuum topower- assist the brakes. If the engineshould quit while you are driving, you canbring the vehicle to a stop with normalpedal pressure. There is enough reservedvacuum for one or two stops but no more!

CAUTION

� Do not pump the brake pedal if theengine stalls. Each push on thepedal uses up your reserved vacu-um.

� Even if the power assist is com-pletely lost, the brakes will stillwork. But you will have to push thepedal hard, much harder than nor-mal. And your braking distance willbe longer.

ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

The anti- lock brake system is designedto automatically help prevent lock- up ofthe wheels during a sudden braking orbraking on slippery road surfaces. Thisassists in providing directional stab ilityand steering performance of the vehicleunder these circumstances.

Effective way to press the ABS brakepedal: When the anti- lock brake systemfunction is in action, you may feel thebrake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.In this situation, to let the anti- lockbrake system work for you, just hold thebrake pedal, down more firmly. Do notpump the brake in a panic stop. Thiswill result in reduced brakingperformance.

The anti- lock brake system becomes op-erative after the vehicle has acceleratedto a speed in excess of approximately 10km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when thevehicle decelerates to a speed belowapproximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

Depressing the brake pedal on slipperyroad surfaces such as on the manholecover, the steel plate under the construc-tion, joints in the bridge, etc. on a rainyday tends to activate the anti- lock brakesystem.

You may hear a click or motor sound inthe engine compartment for a few secondswhen the engine is started or just afterthe vehicle is started. This means that theanti- lock brake system is in the selfcheck mode, and does not indicate a mal-function.

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When the anti- lock brake system is ac-tivated, the following conditions mayoccur. They do not indicate a malfunc-tion of the system:

� You may hear the anti- lock brake sys-tem operating and feel the brake pedalpulsating and the vibrations of the ve-hicle body and steering wheel. Youmay also hear the motor sound in theengine compartment even after the ve-hicle is stopped.

� At the end of the anti- lock brake sys-tem activation, the brake pedal maymove a little forward.

CAUTION

Do not overestimate the anti- lockbrake system: Although the anti- lockbrake system assists in providing ve-hicle control, it is still important todrive with all due care and maintaina moderate speed and safe distancefrom the vehicle in front of you, be-cause there are limits to the vehiclestability and effectiveness of steeringwheel operation even with the anti-lock brake system on.

If tires grip performance exceeds itscapability, or if hydroplaning occursduring high speed driving in the rain,the anti- lock brake system does notprovide vehicle control.

Anti- lock brake system is not de-signed to shorten the stopping dis-tance: Always drive at the moderatespeed and maintain a safe distancefrom the vehicle in front of you.Compared with vehicles without ananti- lock brake system, your vehiclemay require a longer stopping dis-tance in the following cases:

� Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.

� Driving with tire chains installed.

� Driving over the steps such as thejoints on the road.

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

Install all 4 tires of specified size atappropriate pressure: The anti- lockbrake system detects vehicle speedsusing the speed sensors for respec-tive wheels’ turning speeds. The useof tires other than specified may failto detect the accurate turning speedresulting in a longer stopping dis-tance.

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“ABS” warning light

The light comes on when the ignition keyis turned to the “ON” position. If the anti-lock brake system works properly, thelight turns off after a few seconds. There-after, if the system malfunctions, the lightcomes on again.

When the “ABS” warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), theanti- lock brake system does not operate,but the brake system still operates con-ventionally.

When the “ABS” warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), theanti- lock brake system does not operateso that the wheels could lock up duringa sudden braking or braking on slipperyroad surfaces.

If either of the following conditionsoccur, this indicates a malfunctionsomewhere in the parts monitored bythe warning light system. Contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible toservice the vehicle.

� The light does not come on when theignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-tion, or remains on.

� The light comes on while you are driv-ing.

A warning light fuming on briefly duringoperation does not indicate a problem.

Brake pad wear limit indicators

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The brake pad wear limit indicators onyour disc brakes give a warning noisewhen the brake pads are worn to wherereplacement is required.

If you hear a squealing or scraping noisewhile driving, have the brake padschecked and replaced by your Toyotadealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-tor damage can result if the pads are notreplaced when necessary.

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Luggage stowage pr ecautionsWhen stowing luggage or cargo in thevehicle, observe the following:

� Put luggage or cargo in the front boxor luggage space when at all possible.Be sure all items are secured in place.

� Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-anced. Locating the weight as far for-ward as possible helps maintain bal-ance.

� For better fuel economy, do not carryunneeded weight.

CAUTION

� Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage space. It is not designedfor the passenger. The passengershould ride in the seat with theseat belt properly fastened. Severeinjuries to an unrestrained passen-ger can occur during sudden brak-ing or a collision.

� Do not drive with objects left ontop of the instrument panel. Theymay interfere with the driver’s fieldof view. Or they may move duringsharp vehicle acceleration or turn-ing, and impair the driver’s controlof the vehicle. In an accident theymay injure the vehicle occupants.

Some Toyotas are equipped with a limit-ed- slip differential. If one of the rearwheels begins to spin, the limited- slip dif-ferential is designed to aid traction byautomatically transmittiing driving force tothe other rear wheel. If you are not surewhether your vehicle is equipped with one,you can ask your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

Do not start or run the engine whileyour vehicle is supported by a jack.The vehicle could be driven off thejack and could pose a danger or re-sult in serious injury.

NOTICE

Use only a compact spare tire of thesame size, construction and load ca-pacity as the original tires on yourToyota because damage to the limit-ed- slip differential could possibly oc-cur with another tire type.

Limited- slip differential(on some models)

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The vehicle identification number (VIN)is the legal identifier for your vehicle.This number is on the left top of theinstrument panel, and can be seenthrough the windshield from outside.

This is the primary identification numberfor your Toyota. It is used in registeringthe ownership of your vehicle.

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

—Engine number

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The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown.

Your Toyota’s identification——Vehicle identificationnumber

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Your new vehicle carries theft preven-tion labels which are approximately 56mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).

The purpose of these labels is to reducethe incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-ing the tracing and recovery of parts fromstolen vehicles. The label is designed sothat once it is applied to a surface, anyattempt to remove it will result in destroy-ing the integrity of the label. Transferringthese labels intact from one part to anoth-er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

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

Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

Do not modify the suspension/chassiswith lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Itcan cause dangerous handling charac-teristics, resulting in loss of control.

Types of tiresDetermine what kind of tires your ve-hicle is originally equipped with.

Summer tires

Summer tires are highspeed capabilitytires best suited to highway driving underdry conditions.

Since summer tires do not have the sametraction performance as snow tires, sum-mer tires are inadequate for driving onsnow- covered or icy roads. For driving onsnow- covered or icy roads, we recom-mend using snow tires. If installing snowtires, be sure to replace all four tires.

CAUTION

� Do not mix summer and other tireson your vehicle as this can causedangerous handling characteristics,resulting in loss of control.

� Do not use tires other than themanufacture’s designated tires, andnever mix tires or wheels of thesizes different from the originals.

Theft prevention labels

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STARTING AND DRIVINGBefore starting the engine 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to start the engine 122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips for driving in various conditions 123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter driving tips 124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer towing 125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 125. . . . . . . . .

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Before starting the engine1. Check the area around the vehicle be-

fore entering it.

2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,seat cushion angle and steering wheelangle.

3. Adjust the inside and outside rear viewmirrors.

4. Lock both the doors.

5. Fasten seat belts.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-sories.

3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor andshift the transmission into neutral. Holdthe clutch pedal to the floor until theengine is started. A starter safety de-vice will prevent the starter from oper-ating if the clutch pedal is not fullydepressed.

(b) Starting the engineBefore starting the engine, be sure tofollow the instructions in “(a) Beforecranking”.

Normal starting procedure

The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-tial multiport fuel injection system in yourengine automatically controls the properair- fuel mixture for starting. You can starta cold or hot engine as follows:

1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-al, crank the engine by turning the keyto “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 theengine warm up for a few minutes beforedriving.

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—” inSection 4.

How to start the engine—(a) Before cranking

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NOTICE

� Do not crank for more than 30 sec-onds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

� Do not race a cold engine.

� If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, have theengine checked immediately.

� Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.This will allow you much better control.

� Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-sible, at a right angle. Avoid drivingonto high, sharp- edged objects andother road hazards. Failure to do socan lead to severe tire damage result-ing in tire bursts.

� When parking on a hill, turn the frontwheels until they touch the curb sothat the vehicle will not roll. Apply theparking brake, and place the transmis-sion in first or reverse. If necessary,block the wheels.

� Washing your vehicle or driving throughdeep water may get the brakes wet. Tosee whether they are wet, check thatthere is no traffic near you, and thenpress the pedal lightly. If you do notfeel a normal braking force, the brakesare probably wet. To dry them, drivethe vehicle cautiously while lightlypressing the brake pedal with the park-ing brake applied. If they still do notwork safely, pull to the side of the roadand call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

CAUTION

� Before driving off, make sure thatthe parking brake is fully releasedand the parking brake reminderlight is off.

� Do not leave your vehicle unat-tended while the engine is running.

� Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. It can causedangerous overheating, needlesswear, and poor fuel economy.

� To drive down a long or steep hill,reduce your speed and downshift.Remember, if you ride the brakesexcessively, they may overheat andnot work properly.

� Be careful when accelerating, up-shifting, downshifting or braking ona slippery surface. Sudden accelera-tion or engine braking could causethe vehicle to spin or skid.

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� Do not drive in excess of the speedlimit. Even if the legal speed limitpermits it, do not drive over 140km/h (85 mph) unless your vehiclehas highspeed capability tires.Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) mayresult in tire failure, loss of controland possible injury. Be sure to con-sult a tire dealer to determinewhether the tires on your vehicleare highspeed capability tires ornot before driving at such speeds.

� Do not continue normal drivingwhen the brakes are wet. If they arewet, your vehicle will require a lon-ger stopping distance, and it maypull to one side when the brakesare applied. Also, the parking brakewill not hold the vehicle securely.

Winter driving tipsMake sure you have a proper freezeprotection of engine coolant.

Your coolant must contain ethylene- glycoltype coolant for a proper corrosionprotection of aluminum components. Use“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent.

See Section 7- 2 for details about coolanttype selection.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.

When it is extremely cold, we recommendto use 60% solution for your Toyota, toprovide protection down to about -50°C(- 58°F). Do not use more than 70% solu-tion for better coolant performance.

Check the condition of the battery andcables.

Cold temperatures reduce the capacity ofany battery, so it must be in top shapeto provide enough power for winter start-ing. Section 7- 3 tells you how to visuallyinspect the battery. Your Toyota dealerand most service stations will be pleasedto check the level of charge.

Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for the cold weather.

See Section 7- 2 for recommended viscos-ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in yourvehicle during winter months may causeharder starting. If you are not sure aboutwhich 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 thelocks to keep them from freezing.

Use a washer fluid containing an anti-freeze solution.

This product is available at your Toyotadealer and most auto parts stores. Followthe manufacturer’s directions for howmuch to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle’s paint.

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Do not use your parking brake whenthere is a possibility it could freeze.

When parking, put the transmission intofirst or reverse and block the rear wheels.Do not use the parking brake, or snow orwater accumulated in and around theparking brake mechanism may freeze,making it hard to release.

Keep ice and snow from accumulatingunder the fenders.

Ice and snow built up under your fenderscan make steering difficult. During badwinter driving, stop and check under thefenders occasionally.

Depending on where you are driving,we recommend you carry some emer-gency equipment.

Some of the things you might put in thevehicle are tire chains, window scraper,bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,jumper cables, etc.

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Toyota does not recommend towing a trail-er with your MR2. It is not designed fortrailer towing.

Getting more kilometers/mileage from aliter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take iteasy. It will help make your vehicle lastlonger, too. Here are some specific tipson how to save money on both fuel andrepairs:

� Keep your tires inflated at the cor-rect pressure. Underinflation causestire wear and wastes fuel. See Section7- 2 for instructions.

� Do not carry unneeded weight inyour vehicle. Excess weight puts aheavier load on the engine, causinggreater fuel consumption.

� Avoid lengthy warm- up idling. Oncethe engine is running smoothly, begindriving—but gently. Remember, howev-er, that on cold winter days this maytake a little longer.

� Accelerate slowly and smoothly.Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into highgear as quickly as possible.

� Avoid long engine idling. If you havea long wait and you are not in traffic,it is better to turn off the engine andstart again later.

� Avoid engine lugging or over- rev-ving. Use a gear position suitable forthe road on which you are travelling.

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� Avoid continuous speeding up andslowing down. Stop- and- go drivingwastes fuel.

� Avoid unnecessary stopping andbraking. Maintain a steady pace. Tryto time the traffic signals so you onlyneed to stop as little as possible ortake advantage of through streets toavoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-den braking. This will also reduce wearon your brakes.

� Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jamswhenever possible.

� Do not rest your foot on the clutchor brake pedal. This causes prematurewear, overheating and poor fuel econo-my.

� Maintain a moderate speed on high-ways. The faster you drive, the greaterthe fuel consumption. By reducing yourspeed, you will cut down on fuel con-sumption.

� Keep the front wheels in properalignment. Avoid hitting the curb andslow down on rough roads. Improperalignment not only causes faster tirewear but also puts an extra load onthe engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

� Keep the bottom of your vehicle freefrom mud, etc. This not only lessensweight but also helps prevent corro-sion.

� Keep your vehicle tuned- up and intop shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oiland grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.all lower engine performance and con-tribute to poor fuel economy. For longerlife of all parts and lower operatingcosts, keep all maintenance work onschedule, and if you often drive undersevere conditions, see that your vehiclereceives more frequent maintenance.(For scheduled maintenance informa-tion, please refer to the “ScheduledMaintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manu-al Supplement”).

CAUTION

Never turn off the engine to coastdown hills. Your power steering andbrake booster will not function with-out the engine running. Also, theemission control system operatesproperly only when the engine is run-ning.

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Before making these checks, make sureyou have followed the correct startingprocedure given in “How to start theengine” in Section 3 and that you havesufficient fuel. Also check whether theother keys will start the engine. If theywork, your key may be broken. Have thekey checked at your Toyota dealer. Ifnone of your keys work, the engineimmobiliser system is possibly broken.Call your Toyota dealer. (See “Keys” inSection 1- 2.)

If the engine is not turning over or isturning over too slowly—

1. Check that the battery terminals aretight and clean.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switchon the interior light.

3. If the light is out, dim or goes outwhen the starter is cranked, the batteryis discharged. You may try jump start-ing. See “(c) Jump starting” for furtherinstructions.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still willnot start, it needs adjustment or repair.Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repairshop.

NOTICE

Do not pull- or push- start the ve-hicle. It may damage the vehicle orcause a collision when the enginestarts. Also the three- way catalyticconverter may overheat and become afire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normalspeed but will not start—

1. The engine may be flooded because ofrepeated cranking. See “(b) Starting aflooded engine” for further instructions.

2. If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyotadealer or qualified repair shop.

(b) Starting a flooded engineIf the engine will not start, your enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking.

If this happens, turn the key to “START”with the accelerator pedal held down.Keep the key and accelerator pedal inthese positions for 15 seconds and re-lease them. Then try starting the enginewith your foot off the accelerator pedal.

If the engine does not start after 15 sec-onds of cranking, release the key, wait afew minutes and try again.

If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealeror qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

Do not crank for more than 30 sec-onds at a time. This may overheat thestarter and wiring systems.

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(c) Jump startingTo avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which might re-sult from battery explosion, acid burns,electrical burns, or damaged electroniccomponents, these instructions must befollowed precisely.

If you are unsure about how to follow thisprocedure, we strongly recommend thatyou seek the help of a competent me-chanic or towing service.

CAUTION

� Batteries contain sulfuric acidwhich is poisonous and corrosive.Wear protective safety glasses whenjump starting, and avoid spillingacid on your skin, clothing, or ve-hicle.

� If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in your eyes, removeany contaminated clothing and flushthe affected area with water imme-diately. Then get immediate medicalattention. If possible, continue toapply water with a sponge or clothwhile en route to the medical office.

� The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame orspark is brought near. Use onlystandardized jumper cables and donot smoke or light a match whilejump starting.

NOTICE

The battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unless youare sure that the booster battery iscorrect.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

1. If the booster battery is installed inanother vehicle, make sure the vehiclesare not touching. Turn off all unneces-sary lights and accessories.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugsfrom the booster and discharged batter-ies. Lay a cloth over the open ventson the batteries. (This helps reduce theexplosion hazard, personal injuries andburns.)

3. If the engine in the vehicle with thebooster battery is not running, start itand let it run for a few minutes. Duringjump starting, run the engine at about2000 rpm with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

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Discharged battery

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Positive termi-nal ( “+” mark)

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Jump-ercable

4. Make the cable connections in the or-der 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 endof the positive (red) jumper cable tothe positive (+) terminal on the boosterbattery.

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nal ( “- ” mark)

Dischargedbattery

c. Connect the clamp of the negative(black) jumper cable to the negative (- )terminal on the booster battery.

d. Connect the clamp at the other endof the negative (black) jumper cable toa solid, stationary, unpainted, metallicpoint of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery.

The recommended connecting point isshown in the following illustration:

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Connecting point

Do not connect the cable to or nearany part that moves when the engineis cranked.

CAUTION

When making the connections, toavoid serious injury, do not lean overthe battery or accidentally let thejumper cables or clamps touch any-thing except the correct battery termi-nals or the ground.

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5. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpmfor several minutes with the acceleratorpedal lightly depressed.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in theexact reverse order: the negative cableand then the positive cable.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery covercloths—they may now contain sulfuricacid.

8. If removed, replace all the battery ventplugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging isnot apparent (for example, lights left on),you should have it checked.

If your engine stalls while driving...

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keepinga straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or“LOCK”, and try starting the engineagain.

If the engine will not start, see “If yourvehicle will not start—” in this Section.

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-er assist for the brakes and steeringwill not work so steering and brakingwill be much harder than usual.

If your vehicle overheatsIf your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if you ex-perience a loss of power, or if you heara loud knocking or pinging noise, theengine has probably overheated. Youshould follow this procedure...

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-hicle and turn on your emergencyflashers. Put the transmission in neu-tral and apply the parking brake. Turnoff the air conditioning if it is beingused.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir, stop the engine.Wait until the steam subsides beforeopening the hood. If there is no coolantboiling over or steam, leave the enginerunning and make sure the electriccooling fan is operating. If it is not,turn the ignition off.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keepthe hood closed until there is nosteam. Escaping steam or coolant isa sign of very high pressure.

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3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it hasbeen used.

CAUTION

When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealerfor assistance.

5. If there are no obvious leaks, checkthe coolant reservoir. If it is dry, addcoolant to the reservoir while the en-gine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the coolantreservoir cap or air release valvewhen the engine and radiator are hot.Serious injury could result fromscalding hot fluid and steam blownout under pressure.

6. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If neces-sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-ous coolant loss indicates a leak in thesystem. You should have it checked assoon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

If you have a flat tire—1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place well away fromthe traffic. Avoid stopping on the centerdivider of a highway. Park on a levelspot with firm ground.

2. Stop the engine and turn on youremergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and putthe transmission lever in reverse posi-tion.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicleon the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions thor-oughly.

CAUTION

When jacking, be sure to observe thefollowing to reduce the possibility ofpersonal injury:

� Follow jacking instructions.

� Do not put any part of your bodyunder the vehicle supported by thejack. Personal injury may occur.

� Do not start or run the engine whileyour vehicle is supported by thejack.

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� Stop the vehicle on a level firmground, firmly set the parking brakeand put the transmission in reverse.Block the wheel diagonally oppositeto the one being changed if neces-sary.

� Make sure to set the jack properlyin the jack point. Raising the ve-hicle with jack improperly posi-tioned will damage the vehicle ormay allow the vehicle to fall off thejack and cause personal injury.

� Never get under the vehicle whenthe vehicle is supported by the jackalone.

� Use the jack only for lifting yourvehicle during wheel changing.

� Do not raise the vehicle with some-one in the vehicle.

� When raising the vehicle, do notput an object on or under the jack.

� Raise the vehicle only high enoughto remove and change the tire.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving with a de-flated tire. Driving even a short dis-tance can damage a tire and wheelbeyond repair.

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Compact spare tire

The compact spare tire is designed fortemporary emergency use only.

The compact spare tire is identified by thedistinctive wheel design and color andspecial wording “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”molded into the side wall of the tire.

The standard tire should be repaired andreplaced as soon as possible.

The compact spare tire saves space inyour trunk, and its lighter weight helps toimprove fuel economy and permits easierinstallation in case of a flat tire.

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The compact spare tire can be used manytimes, if necessary. It has tread life of upto 4800 km (3000 miles) depending onroad conditions and your driving habits.When tread wear indicators appear on thetire, replace the tire.

See also the tire section in Section 7- 2for details on the tread wear indicatorsand other service information.

CAUTION

� The compact spare tire was de-signed especially for your Toyota.Do not use it on any other vehicle.

� Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)when driving with the compactspare tire.

� Avoid sudden acceleration, suddendeceleration and sharp turns withthe compact spare tire.

NOTICE

Your ground clearance is reducedwhen the compact spare tire isinstalled so avoid driving over ob-stacles and drive slowly on rough,unpaved roads and speed bumps.Also, do not attempt to go through anautomatic car wash as the vehiclemay get caught, resulting in damage.

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—Required tools and compact spare tire

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1. Get the tool bag and compact sparetire.

You will find a jack in the tool bag.

To prepare yourself for an emergency, youshould familiarize yourself with the use ofthe jack, each of the tools and their stor-age locations. SB41047

To remove the compact spare tire:

1. Open the front box cover in the trunk.

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2. Remove the front luggage tray.

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3. Loosen the bolt and remove it.

Then take the compact spare tire out ofthe vehicle.

When storing the compact spare tire, putit in place with the outer side of the wheelfacing up. Then secure the tire by repeat-ing the above removal steps in reverseorder to prevent it from flying forward dur-ing a collision or sudden braking.

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When you store the replaced flat groundtire in the place where the compact sparetire was loaded, install the spare wheelextension to the spare wheel clamp.

NOTICE

The replaced ground tire should befixed steadily by the spare wheelclamp or it may damage the vehicle’sbody.

—Blocking the wheel

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2. Block the wheel diagonally oppositethe flat tire to keep the vehicle fromrolling when it is j acked up.

When blocking the wheel, place a wheelblock from the front for the front wheelsor from the rear for the rear wheels.

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—Loosening wheel nuts

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3. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-ing the vehicle.

Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise toloosen. To get maximum leverage, fit thewrench to the nut so that the handle ison the right side, as shown above. Grabthe wrench near the end of the handleand pull up on the handle. Be careful thatthe wrench does not slip off the nut.

Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrewthem about one- half turn.

—Positioning the jack

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4. Position the jack at the correct jackpoint as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on alevel and solid place.

—Raising your vehicle

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5. After making sure that no one is inthe vehicle, raise it high enough sothat the compact spare tire can beinstalled.

Remember you will need more groundclearance when putting on the compactspare tire than when removing the flattire.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handleinto the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn itclockwise. As the jack touches the vehicleand begins to lift, double- check that it isproperly positioned.

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CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when thevehicle is supported by the jackalone.

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6. Remove the wheel nuts and changetires.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put itaside.

Roll the compact spare wheel into positionand align the holes in the wheel with thebolts. Then lift up the wheel and get atleast the top bolt started through its hole.Wiggle the tire and press it back over theother bolts.

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Before putting wheels on, remove any cor-rosion on the mounting surfaces with awire brush or such. Installation of wheelswithout good metal- to- metal contact at themounting surface can cause wheel nuts toloosen and eventually cause a wheel tocome off while driving. Therefore after thefirst 1600 km (1000 miles), check to seethat the wheel nuts are tight.

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—Reinstalling wheel nuts

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7. Reinstall all the wheel nuts with fin-ger tight.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-ward) and tighten them as much as youcan by finger. Press back on the tire backand see if you can tighten them more.

—Lowering your vehicle

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8. Lower the vehicle completely andtighten the wheel nuts.

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise tolower the vehicle.

Use only the wheel nut wrench and turnit clockwise to tighten the nuts. Do notuse other tools or any additional leverageother than your hands, such as a hammer,pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrenchis securely engaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in theorder shown. Repeat the process until allthe nuts are tight.

CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sureall portions of your body and all oth-er persons around will not be injuredas the vehicle is lowered to theground.

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—After changing wheels9. Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

Adjust the air pressure to the specificationdesignated in Section 8. If the pressure islower, drive slowly to the nearest servicestation and fill to the correct pressure.

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflationvalve cap as dirt and moisture could getinto the valve core and possibly cause airleakage. If the cap is missing, have a newone put on as soon as possible.

10. Restow all the tools, jack and flattire securely.

As soon as possible after changingwheels, tighten the wheel nuts to thetorque specified in Section 8 with a torquewrench. Have a technician repair the flattire and replace the compact spare tirewith it.

CAUTION

Before driving, make sure all thetools, jack and flat tire are securelyin place in their storage location toreduce the possibility of personal in-jury during a collision or s uddenbraking.

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Remove the wheel ornament from the flattire before restowing the flat tire.

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NOTICE

The size of the front wheel and therear wheel is different. In order toprevent the wrong installation, thereis a pin on the assembly surface in-side the rear wheel as shown above.Therefore, the rear wheels cannot beinstalled on the front.

SB41016—From rear

(b) Using flat bed truck

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice. In consultation with them, haveyour vehicle towed using either (a) or(b).

Only when you cannot receive a towingservice from a Toyota dealer or com-mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-hicle carefully in accordance with theinstructions given in “—Emergency tow-ing” in this Section.

Proper equipment will help ensure thatyour vehicle is not damaged while beingtowed. Commercial operators are generallyaware of the state/provincial and locallaws pertaining to towing.

Your vehicle can be damaged if it istowed incorrectly. Although most operatorsknow the correct procedure, it is possibleto make a mistake. To avoid damage toyour vehicle, make sure the following pre-cautions are observed. If necessary, showthis page to the tow truck driver.

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

Use a safety chain system for all towing,and abide by the state/provincial and locallaws. The wheels and axle on the groundmust be in good condition. If they aredamaged, use a towing dolly.

If your vehicle needs to be towed—

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front— We recommend using a tow-ing dolly under the rear wheels. If you donot use a towing dolly, release the parkingbrake and put the transmission in neutral.

From rear— Place the ignition key in the“ACC” position.

NOTICE

� When lifting wheels, take care toensure adequate ground clearancefor towing at the opposite end ofthe raised vehicle. Otherwise, thebumper and/or underbody of thetowed vehicle will be damaged dur-ing towing.

� Do not tow with the key removed orin the “LOCK” position, as thesteering lock mechanism is notstrong enough to hold the frontwheels straight while towing.


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NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-ther from the front or rear. This maycause body damage.

—Emergency towing

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Install the eyelet (rear)

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.

If a towing service is not available inan emergency, your vehicle may betemporarily towed by a cable or chainsecured to either the emergency towingeyelet ∗ on the front of the vehicle orthe right emergency towing eyelet ∗ onthe rear of the vehicle. Use extremecaution when towing vehicles.

NOTICE

Only use specified towing eyelet;otherwise your vehicle may be dam-aged.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steerit and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard- surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, drive train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.

∗: EyeletThe eyelet is stored in the luggage spacewith the jack handle.

To install: Remove the cover of eyelet andfirmly install it as shown in the illustration.

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CAUTION

� Use extreme caution when towing avehicle. Avoid sudden starts or er-ratic driving maneuvers whichwould place excessive stress on theemergency towing eyelets and tow-ing cable or chain. The eyelets andtowing cable or chain may breakand cause serious injury or dam-age.

� When installing the eyelet on thevehicle, be sure to tighten the eye-let securely. If the tightening isloose, it may come off when beingtowed and result in death or seri-ous injury.

NOTICE

� Use only a cable or chain specifi-cally intended for use in towing ve-hicles. Securely fasten the cable orchain to the towing eyelets pro-vided.

� Do not use the left rear eyelet. It isnot designed for towing.

Before towing, release the parking brakeand put the transmission in neutral. Thekey must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON”(engine running).

CAUTION


If you lose your keysYou can purchase a new key at yourToyota dealer if you can give them thekey number and master key.

Even if you lose only one key, contactyour Toyota dealer to make a new key. Ifyou lose all your master keys, you cannotmake new keys; the whole engine immobi-liser system must be replaced.

See the suggestion given in “Keys” inSection 1- 2.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle andyou cannot get a duplicate, many Toyotadealers can still open the door for you,using their special tools. If you mustbreak a window to get in, we suggestbreaking the side window because it isthe least expensive to replace. Be ex-tremely cautious to avoid cuts from theglass.

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Before making these checks, make sureyou have followed the correct startingprocedure given in “How to start theengine” in Section 3 and that you havesufficient fuel. Also check whether theother keys will start the engine. If theywork, your key may be broken. Have thekey checked at your Toyota dealer. Ifnone of your keys work, the engineimmobiliser system is possibly broken.Call your Toyota dealer. (See “Keys” inSection 1- 2.)

If the engine is not turning over or isturning over too slowly—

1. Check that the battery terminals aretight and clean.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switchon the interior light.

3. If the light is out, dim or goes outwhen the starter is cranked, the batteryis discharged. You may try jump start-ing. See “(c) Jump starting” for furtherinstructions.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still willnot start, it needs adjustment or repair.Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repairshop.

NOTICE

Do not pull- or push- start the ve-hicle. It may damage the vehicle orcause a collision when the enginestarts. Also the three- way catalyticconverter may overheat and become afire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normalspeed but will not start—

1. The engine may be flooded because ofrepeated cranking. See “(b) Starting aflooded engine” for further instructions.

2. If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyotadealer or qualified repair shop.

(b) Starting a flooded engineIf the engine will not start, your enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking.

If this happens, turn the key to “START”with the accelerator pedal held down.Keep the key and accelerator pedal inthese positions for 15 seconds and re-lease them. Then try starting the enginewith your foot off the accelerator pedal.

If the engine does not start after 15 sec-onds of cranking, release the key, wait afew minutes and try again.

If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealeror qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

Do not crank for more than 30 sec-onds at a time. This may overheat thestarter and wiring systems.

If your vehicle will not start—(a) Simple checks

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(c) Jump startingTo avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which might re-sult from battery explosion, acid burns,electrical burns, or damaged electroniccomponents, these instructions must befollowed precisely.

If you are unsure about how to follow thisprocedure, we strongly recommend thatyou seek the help of a competent me-chanic or towing service.

CAUTION

� Batteries contain sulfuric acidwhich is poisonous and corrosive.Wear protective safety glasses whenjump starting, and avoid spillingacid on your skin, clothing, or ve-hicle.

� If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in your eyes, removeany contaminated clothing and flushthe affected area with water imme-diately. Then get immediate medicalattention. If possible, continue toapply water with a sponge or clothwhile en route to the medical office.

� The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame orspark is brought near. Use onlystandardized jumper cables and donot smoke or light a match whilejump starting.

NOTICE

The battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unless youare sure that the booster battery iscorrect.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

1. If the booster battery is installed inanother vehicle, make sure the vehiclesare not touching. Turn off all unneces-sary lights and accessories.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugsfrom the booster and discharged batter-ies. Lay a cloth over the open ventson the batteries. (This helps reduce theexplosion hazard, personal injuries andburns.)

3. If the engine in the vehicle with thebooster battery is not running, start itand let it run for a few minutes. Duringjump starting, run the engine at about2000 rpm with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

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Positive termi-nal ( “+” mark)

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4. Make the cable connections in the or-der 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 endof the positive (red) jumper cable tothe positive (+) terminal on the boosterbattery.

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nal ( “- ” mark)

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c. Connect the clamp of the negative(black) jumper cable to the negative (- )terminal on the booster battery.

d. Connect the clamp at the other endof the negative (black) jumper cable toa solid, stationary, unpainted, metallicpoint of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery.

The recommended connecting point isshown in the following illustration:

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Do not connect the cable to or nearany part that moves when the engineis cranked.

CAUTION

When making the connections, toavoid serious injury, do not lean overthe battery or accidentally let thejumper cables or clamps touch any-thing except the correct battery termi-nals or the ground.

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5. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpmfor several minutes with the acceleratorpedal lightly depressed.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in theexact reverse order: the negative cableand then the positive cable.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery covercloths—they may now contain sulfuricacid.

8. If removed, replace all the battery ventplugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging isnot apparent (for example, lights left on),you should have it checked.

If your engine stalls while driving...

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keepinga straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or“LOCK”, and try starting the engineagain.

If the engine will not start, see “If yourvehicle will not start—” in this Section.

CAUTION


If your vehicle overheatsIf your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if you ex-perience a loss of power, or if you heara loud knocking or pinging noise, theengine has probably overheated. Youshould follow this procedure...

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-hicle and turn on your emergencyflashers. Put the transmission in neu-tral and apply the parking brake. Turnoff the air conditioning if it is beingused.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir, stop the engine.Wait until the steam subsides beforeopening the hood. If there is no coolantboiling over or steam, leave the enginerunning and make sure the electriccooling fan is operating. If it is not,turn the ignition off.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keepthe hood closed until there is nosteam. Escaping steam or coolant isa sign of very high pressure.

If your engine stalls whiledriving

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3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it hasbeen used.

CAUTION

When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealerfor assistance.

5. If there are no obvious leaks, checkthe coolant reservoir. If it is dry, addcoolant to the reservoir while the en-gine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the coolantreservoir cap or air release valvewhen the engine and radiator are hot.Serious injury could result fromscalding hot fluid and steam blownout under pressure.

6. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If neces-sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-ous coolant loss indicates a leak in thesystem. You should have it checked assoon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

If you have a flat tire—1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place well away fromthe traffic. Avoid stopping on the centerdivider of a highway. Park on a levelspot with firm ground.

2. Stop the engine and turn on youremergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and putthe transmission lever in reverse posi-tion.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicleon the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions thor-oughly.

CAUTION



� Do not put any part of your bodyunder the vehicle supported by thejack. Personal injury may occur.


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� Never get under the vehicle whenthe vehicle is supported by the jackalone.





NOTICE

Do not continue driving with a de-flated tire. Driving even a short dis-tance can damage a tire and wheelbeyond repair.

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The compact spare tire is designed fortemporary emergency use only.

The compact spare tire is identified by thedistinctive wheel design and color andspecial wording “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”molded into the side wall of the tire.

The standard tire should be repaired andreplaced as soon as possible.

The compact spare tire saves space inyour trunk, and its lighter weight helps toimprove fuel economy and permits easierinstallation in case of a flat tire.

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The compact spare tire can be used manytimes, if necessary. It has tread life of upto 4800 km (3000 miles) depending onroad conditions and your driving habits.When tread wear indicators appear on thetire, replace the tire.

See also the tire section in Section 7- 2for details on the tread wear indicatorsand other service information.

CAUTION

� The compact spare tire was de-signed especially for your Toyota.Do not use it on any other vehicle.

� Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)when driving with the compactspare tire.

� Avoid sudden acceleration, suddendeceleration and sharp turns withthe compact spare tire.

NOTICE

Your ground clearance is reducedwhen the compact spare tire isinstalled so avoid driving over ob-stacles and drive slowly on rough,unpaved roads and speed bumps.Also, do not attempt to go through anautomatic car wash as the vehiclemay get caught, resulting in damage.

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—Required tools and compact spare tire

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1. Get the tool bag and compact sparetire.

You will find a jack in the tool bag.

To prepare yourself for an emergency, youshould familiarize yourself with the use ofthe jack, each of the tools and their stor-age locations. SB41047

To remove the compact spare tire:

1. Open the front box cover in the trunk.

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2. Remove the front luggage tray.

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3. Loosen the bolt and remove it.

Then take the compact spare tire out ofthe vehicle.

When storing the compact spare tire, putit in place with the outer side of the wheelfacing up. Then secure the tire by repeat-ing the above removal steps in reverseorder to prevent it from flying forward dur-ing a collision or sudden braking.

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When you store the replaced flat groundtire in the place where the compact sparetire was loaded, install the spare wheelextension to the spare wheel clamp.

NOTICE

The replaced ground tire should befixed steadily by the spare wheelclamp or it may damage the vehicle’sbody.

—Blocking the wheel

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2. Block the wheel diagonally oppositethe flat tire to keep the vehicle fromrolling when it is j acked up.

When blocking the wheel, place a wheelblock from the front for the front wheelsor from the rear for the rear wheels.

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—Loosening wheel nuts

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3. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-ing the vehicle.

Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise toloosen. To get maximum leverage, fit thewrench to the nut so that the handle ison the right side, as shown above. Grabthe wrench near the end of the handleand pull up on the handle. Be careful thatthe wrench does not slip off the nut.

Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrewthem about one- half turn.

—Positioning the jack

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4. Position the jack at the correct jackpoint as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on alevel and solid place.

—Raising your vehicle

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5. After making sure that no one is inthe vehicle, raise it high enough sothat the compact spare tire can beinstalled.

Remember you will need more groundclearance when putting on the compactspare tire than when removing the flattire.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handleinto the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn itclockwise. As the jack touches the vehicleand begins to lift, double- check that it isproperly positioned.

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CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when thevehicle is supported by the jackalone.

—Changing wheels

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6. Remove the wheel nuts and changetires.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put itaside.

Roll the compact spare wheel into positionand align the holes in the wheel with thebolts. Then lift up the wheel and get atleast the top bolt started through its hole.Wiggle the tire and press it back over theother bolts.

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Before putting wheels on, remove any cor-rosion on the mounting surfaces with awire brush or such. Installation of wheelswithout good metal- to- metal contact at themounting surface can cause wheel nuts toloosen and eventually cause a wheel tocome off while driving. Therefore after thefirst 1600 km (1000 miles), check to seethat the wheel nuts are tight.

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—Reinstalling wheel nuts

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7. Reinstall all the wheel nuts with fin-ger tight.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-ward) and tighten them as much as youcan by finger. Press back on the tire backand see if you can tighten them more.

—Lowering your vehicle

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8. Lower the vehicle completely andtighten the wheel nuts.

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise tolower the vehicle.

Use only the wheel nut wrench and turnit clockwise to tighten the nuts. Do notuse other tools or any additional leverageother than your hands, such as a hammer,pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrenchis securely engaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in theorder shown. Repeat the process until allthe nuts are tight.

CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sureall portions of your body and all oth-er persons around will not be injuredas the vehicle is lowered to theground.

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—After changing wheels9. Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

Adjust the air pressure to the specificationdesignated in Section 8. If the pressure islower, drive slowly to the nearest servicestation and fill to the correct pressure.

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflationvalve cap as dirt and moisture could getinto the valve core and possibly cause airleakage. If the cap is missing, have a newone put on as soon as possible.

10. Restow all the tools, jack and flattire securely.

As soon as possible after changingwheels, tighten the wheel nuts to thetorque specified in Section 8 with a torquewrench. Have a technician repair the flattire and replace the compact spare tirewith it.

CAUTION

Before driving, make sure all thetools, jack and flat tire are securelyin place in their storage location toreduce the possibility of personal in-jury during a collision or s uddenbraking.

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Remove the wheel ornament from the flattire before restowing the flat tire.

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NOTICE

The size of the front wheel and therear wheel is different. In order toprevent the wrong installation, thereis a pin on the assembly surface in-side the rear wheel as shown above.Therefore, the rear wheels cannot beinstalled on the front.

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice. In consultation with them, haveyour vehicle towed using either (a) or(b).

Only when you cannot receive a towingservice from a Toyota dealer or com-mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-hicle carefully in accordance with theinstructions given in “—Emergency tow-ing” in this Section.

Proper equipment will help ensure thatyour vehicle is not damaged while beingtowed. Commercial operators are generallyaware of the state/provincial and locallaws pertaining to towing.

Your vehicle can be damaged if it istowed incorrectly. Although most operatorsknow the correct procedure, it is possibleto make a mistake. To avoid damage toyour vehicle, make sure the following pre-cautions are observed. If necessary, showthis page to the tow truck driver.

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

Use a safety chain system for all towing,and abide by the state/provincial and locallaws. The wheels and axle on the groundmust be in good condition. If they aredamaged, use a towing dolly.

If your vehicle needs to be towed—

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front— We recommend using a tow-ing dolly under the rear wheels. If you donot use a towing dolly, release the parkingbrake and put the transmission in neutral.

From rear— Place the ignition key in the“ACC” position.

NOTICE

� When lifting wheels, take care toensure adequate ground clearancefor towing at the opposite end ofthe raised vehicle. Otherwise, thebumper and/or underbody of thetowed vehicle will be damaged dur-ing towing.

� Do not tow with the key removed orin the “LOCK” position, as thesteering lock mechanism is notstrong enough to hold the frontwheels straight while towing.


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NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-ther from the front or rear. This maycause body damage.

—Emergency towing

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Remove the cover (front)

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Remove the cover (rear)

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Install the eyelet (rear)

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.

If a towing service is not available inan emergency, your vehicle may betemporarily towed by a cable or chainsecured to either the emergency towingeyelet ∗ on the front of the vehicle orthe right emergency towing eyelet ∗ onthe rear of the vehicle. Use extremecaution when towing vehicles.

NOTICE

Only use specified towing eyelet;otherwise your vehicle may be dam-aged.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steerit and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard- surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, drive train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.

∗: EyeletThe eyelet is stored in the luggage spacewith the jack handle.

To install: Remove the cover of eyelet andfirmly install it as shown in the illustration.

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CAUTION

� Use extreme caution when towing avehicle. Avoid sudden starts or er-ratic driving maneuvers whichwould place excessive stress on theemergency towing eyelets and tow-ing cable or chain. The eyelets andtowing cable or chain may breakand cause serious injury or dam-age.

� When installing the eyelet on thevehicle, be sure to tighten the eye-let securely. If the tightening isloose, it may come off when beingtowed and result in death or seri-ous injury.

NOTICE

� Use only a cable or chain specifi-cally intended for use in towing ve-hicles. Securely fasten the cable orchain to the towing eyelets pro-vided.

� Do not use the left rear eyelet. It isnot designed for towing.

Before towing, release the parking brakeand put the transmission in neutral. Thekey must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON”(engine running).

CAUTION


If you lose your keysYou can purchase a new key at yourToyota dealer if you can give them thekey number and master key.

Even if you lose only one key, contactyour Toyota dealer to make a new key. Ifyou lose all your master keys, you cannotmake new keys; the whole engine immobi-liser system must be replaced.

See the suggestion given in “Keys” inSection 1- 2.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle andyou cannot get a duplicate, many Toyotadealers can still open the door for you,using their special tools. If you mustbreak a window to get in, we suggestbreaking the side window because it isthe least expensive to replace. Be ex-tremely cautious to avoid cuts from theglass.

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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CAREProtecting your Toyota from corrosion 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing and waxing your Toyota 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the interior 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Toyota, through its diligent research, de-sign and use of the most advancedtechnology available, has done its part tohelp prevent corrosion and has providedyou with the finest quality vehicleconstruction. Now, it is up to you. Propercare of your Toyota can help ensure long-term corrosion prevention.

The most common causes of corrosionto your vehicle are:

� The accumulation of road salt, dirt andmoisture in hard- to- reach areas underthe vehicle.

� Chipping of paint, or undercoatingcaused by minor accidents or bystones and gravel.

Care is especially important if you livein particular areas or operate your ve-hicle under certain environmental condi-tions:

� Road salt or dust control chemicals willaccelerate corrosion, as will the pres-ence of salt in the air near the sea-coast or in areas of industrial pollution.

� High humidity accelerates corrosion es-pecially when temperatures range justabove the freezing point.

� Wetness or dampness to certain partsof your vehicle for an extended periodof time, may cause corrosion eventhough other parts of the vehicle maybe dry.

� High ambient temperatures can causecorrosion to those components of thevehicle which are prevented fromquick- drying due to lack of proper ven-tilation.

The above signifies the necessity to keepyour vehicle, particularly the underside, asclean as possible and to repair any dam-age to paint or protective coatings assoon as possible.

To help prevent corrosion on yourToyota, follow these guidelines:

Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, ofcourse, necessary to keep your vehicleclean by regular washing, but to preventcorrosion, the following points should beobserved:

� If you drive on salted roads in thewinter or if you live near the ocean,you should hose off the undercarriageat least once a month to minimize cor-rosion.

� High pressure water or steam is effec-tive for cleaning the vehicle’s undersideand wheel housings. Pay particularattention to these areas as it is difficultto see all the mud and dirt. It will domore harm than good to simply wet themud and debris without removing them.The lower edge of doors, rocker panelsand frame members have drain holeswhich should not be allowed to clogwith dirt as trapped water in theseareas can cause corrosion.

� Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-oughly when winter is over.

See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” formore tips.

Check the condition of your vehicle’spaint and trim. If you find any chips orscratches in the paint, touch them up im-mediately to prevent corrosion from start-ing. If the chips or scratches have gonethrough the bare metal, have a qualifiedbody shop make the repair.

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Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-ter and dirt can accumulate under thefloor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-casionally check under the mats to makesure the area is dry. Be particularly care-ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should betransported in proper containers. If a spillor leak should occur, immediately cleanand dry the area.

Use mud shields on your wheels. If youdrive on salted or gravel roads, mudshields help protect your vehicle. Full- sizeshields, which come as near to the groundas possible, are the best. We recommendthat the fittings and the area where theshields are installed be treated to resistcorrosion. Your Toyota dealer will behappy to assist in supplying and installingthe shields if they are recommended foryour area.

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilatedgarage or a roofed place. Do not parkyour vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-lated garage. If you wash your vehicle inthe garage, or if you drive it in coveredwith water or snow, your garage may beso damp it will cause corrosion. Even ifyour garage is heated, a wet vehicle cancorrode if the ventilation is poor.

Washing your Toyota

Keep your vehicle clean by regularwashing.

The following cases may cause weaknessto the paint or corrosion to the body andparts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-sible.

� When driving in a coastal area

� When driving on a road sprinkled withantifreeze

� When having stuck of coal tar, treesap, bird droppings and carcass of aninsect

� When driving in the areas where thereis a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dustand chemical substance

� When the vehicle becomes remarkablydirty with dust and mud

Hand- washing your Toyota

Work in the shade and wait until thevehicle body is not hot to the touch.

CAUTION

When cleaning under floor or chassis,be careful not to injure your hands.

For washing instructions for soft top, see“Soft top”.

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-move any mud or road salt from theunderside of the vehicle or in thewheel wells.

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Spray water on the side windows or topseals from above, at a 45� angle to theground.

NOTICE

Do not spray water at side windowsand top seals in a way which maycause water to enter the vehicle.

2. Wash with a mild car- wash soap,mixed according to the manufacturer’sinstructions. Use a soft cotton mitt andkeep it wet by dipping it frequently intothe wash water. Do not rub hard—letthe soap and water remove the dirt.

Plastic wheel ornaments: The plasticwheel ornaments are damaged easily byorganic substances. If any organic sub-stances splashes an ornament, be sure towash it off with water and check if theornament is damaged.

CAUTION

Do not attach the heavily damagedplastic wheel ornament. It may fly offthe wheel and cause accidents whilethe vehicle is moving.

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soapor neutral detergent.

Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do notscrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumperfaces are soft.

Road tar: Remove with turpentine orcleaners that are marked safe for paintedsurfaces.

NOTICE

Do not use organic substances (gaso-line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol-vents) which may be toxic or causedamage.

3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap cancause streaking. In hot weather youmay need to rinse each section rightafter you wash it.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicleusing a clean soft cotton towel. Do notrub or press hard—you might scratchthe paint.

Automatic car wash

NOTICE

Do not run your Toyota through auto-matic car washes or possible damageto the soft top may result.

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Waxing your Toyota

Polishing and waxing is recommendedto maintain the original beauty of yourToyota’s finish.

Once a month or if the vehicle surfacedoes not repel water well, apply wax.

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-fore you begin waxing, even if you areusing a combined cleaner and wax.

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. Ifthe finish has become extremely weath-ered, use a car- cleaning polish, fol-lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-low the manufacturer’s instructions andprecautions. Be sure to polish and waxthe chrome trim as well as the paint.

3. Wax the vehicle again when waterdoes not bead but remains on the sur-face in large patches.

NOTICE

� Always remove the plastic bumpersif your vehicle is re- painted andplaced in a high heat paint waxingbooth. High temperatures coulddamage the bumpers.

� Do not apply wax on the soft top.It may damage the soft top.

Touch- up paint

Touch- up paint may be used to coversmall chips or scratches.

Apply the paint soon after the damageoccurs or corrosion may set in. To do agood job, use a small artist’s brush andstir the paint well. Make sure the area isclean and dry. To apply the touch- up paintso it is hardly noticeable, the trick is toapply it only to the bare spots. Apply onlythe smallest amount possible and do notpaint the surface around the scratch orchip.

Soft top

Wash using mild soap suds, lukewarm wa-ter and a sponge.

NOTICE

Do not use harsh or abrasive cleanersor bleaching agents on the top mate-rial or damage may result.

If further cleaning is required after usingsoap and water, a mild foaming cleanercan be used. First, rinse the top, then usea mild foaming cleaner on the entire top.Scrub with a small soft bristle hand- brush.Add water as needed until the cleanergets soapy. Use a cloth or sponge toremove dirt so it will not be ground intothe top. Be careful to keep any cleanerfrom drying on the body paint as it maycause streaks.

After the top has been cleaned, rinse ve-hicle with clean water to remove all tracesof cleaner.

After cleaning, always make sure the topis completely dry before your lowered it.Lowering the top while wet or damp maycause interior water damage, water stainsor mildew of the top material.

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Cleaning the interior

CAUTION

Do not wash the vehicle floor withwater, or allow water to get onto thefloor when cleaning the vehicle interi-or or exterior. Water may get intoaudio components or other electricalcomponents above or under the floorcarpet (or mat) and cause a malfunc-tion; and it may cause body corro-sion.

Vinyl interior

The vinyl upholstery may be easilycleaned with a mild soap or detergentand water.

First vacuum over the upholstery to re-move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge orsoft cloth, apply the soap solution to thevinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a fewminutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirtand wipe off the soap with a clean dampcloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-peat the procedure. Commercial foaming-type vinyl cleaners are also availablewhich work well. Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions.

NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasolineor window cleaner on the interior.

Carpets

Use a good foam- type shampoo toclean the carpets.

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to removeas much dirt as possible. Several types offoam cleaners are available; some are inaerosol cans and others are powders orliquids which you mix with water to pro-duce 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 areobtained by keeping the carpet as dry aspossible. Read the shampoo instructionsand follow them closely.

Seat belts

The seat belts may be cleaned withmild soap and water or with lukewarmwater.

Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-ing, check the belts for excessive wear,fraying, or cuts.

NOTICE

� Do not use dye or bleach on thebelts—it may weaken them.

� Do not use the belts until they be-come dry.

Windows

The windows may be cleaned with anyhousehold window cleaner.

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the win-dows, be careful not to scratch ordamage the heater wires on the rearwindow.

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.

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NOTICE

� Do not use organic substances (sol-vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can cause discol-oring, staining or peeling of thesurface.

� If you use cleaners or polishingagents, make sure their ingredientsdo not include the substances men-tioned above.

� If you use a liquid car freshener, donot spill the liquid onto the ve-hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-tain the ingredients mentionedabove. Immediately clean any spillusing the method mentioned above.

If you have any questions about thecleaning of your Toyota, your localToyota dealer will be pleased to answerthem.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CAREMaintenance requirements 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General maintenance 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does your vehicle need repairing? 175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Sched-uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Maintenance requirementsYour Toyota vehicle has been designed forfewer maintenance requirements with lon-ger service intervals to save both yourtime and money. However, each regularmaintenance, as well as day- to- day care,is more important than ever before to en-sure smooth, trouble- free, safe, and eco-nomical drivings.

It is the owner’s responsibility to makesure the specified maintenance, includinggeneral maintenance service, is performed.Note that both the new vehicle and emis-sion control system warranties specify thatproper maintenance and care must be per-formed. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment” for complete warranty information.

General maintenance

General maintenance items are those day-to- day care practices that are important toyour vehicle for proper operation. It is theowner’s responsibility to insure that thegeneral maintenance items are performedregularly.

These checks or inspections can be doneeither by yourself or a qualified technician,or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will bepleased to do them at a nominal cost.

Scheduled maintenance

The scheduled maintenance items listed inthe “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or“Owner’s Manual Supplement” are thoserequired to be serviced at regular inter-vals.

For details of your maintenance schedule,read the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide”or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

It is recommend that only genuine To-yota parts be used for maintenance orfor the repair of the emission controlsystem.

The owner may elect to use non- Toyotasupplied parts for replacement pur-poses without invalidating the emissioncontrol system warranty. However, useof replacement parts which are not ofequivalent quality may impair the effec-tiveness of the emission control sys-tems.

You may also elect to have mainte-nance, replacement, or repair of theemission control devices and systemperformed by any automotive repair es-tablishment or individual without invali-dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War-ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’sManual Supplement” for complete war-ranty information.

Where to go for service?

Toyota technicians are well- trained spe-cialists and are kept up to date with thelatest service information through technicalbulletins, service tips and in- dealershiptraining programs. They learn to work onToyotas before they work on your vehicle,rather than while they are working on it.

You can be confident that your Toyotadealer’s service department performs thebest job to meet the maintenance require-ments on your vehicle—reliably and eco-nomically.

Your copy of the repair order is proof thatall required maintenance has been per-formed for warranty coverage. And if anyproblems should arise with your vehiclewhile under warranty, your Toyota dealerwill promptly take care of it. Again, besure to keep a copy of the repair orderfor any service performed on your Toyota.

What about do- it- yourself maintenance?

Many of the maintenance items are easyto do yourself if you have a little mechani-cal ability and a few basic automotivetools. Simple instructions for how to per-form them are presented in Section 7.

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If you are a skilled do- it- yourself mechan-ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-mended. Please be aware that do- it- your-self maintenance can affect your warrantycoverage. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment” for the details.

General maintenanceListed below are the general maintenanceitems that should be performed as fre-quently as specified. In addition to check-ing the items listed, if you notice anyunusual noise, smell or vibration, youshould investigate the cause or take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-fied service shop immediately. It is recom-mended that any problem you notice bebrought to the attention of your dealer orthe qualified service shop for their advice.

CAUTION

Make these checks only where ade-quate ventilation can be obtained ifyou run the engine.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be performedfrom time to time, unless otherwisespecified.

Tire pressureCheck the pressure with a gauge everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. SeeSection 7- 2 for additional information.

Tire surface and wheel nutsCheck the tires carefully for cuts, damageor excessive wear. See Section 7- 2 foradditional information. When checking thetires, make sure no nuts are missing, andcheck the nuts for looseness. Tightenthem if necessary.

Fluid leaksCheck underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-ter or other fluid after the vehicle hasbeen parked for a while. If you smell fuelfumes or notice any leak, have the causefound and corrected immediately.

Doors and trunk lidCheck that both the doors operatesmoothly and all latches lock securely.Make sure the trunk lid secondary latchsecures the lid from opening when theprimary latch is released.

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INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be checkedregularly, e.g. while performing periodicservices, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

LightsMake sure the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lightsare all working. Check headlight aim.

Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzersCheck that all service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers function properly.

Steering wheelBe alert for changes in steering condition,such as hard steering or strange noise.

SeatsCheck that all front seat controls such asseat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-erate smoothly and that all latches locksecurely in any position. Check that thelatches lock securely.

Seat beltsCheck that the seat belt system such asbuckles and retractors operate properlyand smoothly. Make sure the belt webbingis not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.

Accelerator pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation anduneven pedal effort or catching.

Clutch pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation.

Brake pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation andthat the pedal has the proper clearance.Check the brake booster function.

BrakesAt a safe place, check that the brakes donot pull to one side when applied.

Parking brakeCheck that the lever has the proper traveland that, on a safe incline, your vehicleis held securely with only the parkingbrake applied.

IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Items listed below should be checkedfrom time to time, e.g. each time whenrefueling.

Washer fluidMake sure there is sufficient fluid in thetank. See Section 7- 3 for additional infor-mation.

Engine coolant levelMake sure the coolant level is betweenthe “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see-through reservoir when the engine is cold.See Section 7- 2 for additional information.

Battery electrolyte levelMake sure the electrolyte level of all bat-tery cells is between upper and lower lev-el lines on the case. Add only distilledwater when replenishing. See Section 7- 3for additional information.

Brake fluid levelMake sure the brake fluid level is correct.See Section 7- 2 for additional information.

Engine oil levelCheck the level by the dipstick with theengine turned off and the vehicle parkedon a level spot. See Section 7- 2 for addi-tional information.

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Power steering fluid levelCheck the level through the reservoir. Thelevel should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”range depending on the fluid temperature.See Section 7- 2 for additional information.

Exhaust systemIf you notice any change in the sound ofthe exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, havethe cause located and corrected immedi-ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” inSection 2.)

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs thatindicate service is needed. Some impor-tant clues are as follows:

� Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

� Appreciable loss of power

� Strange engine noises

� A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-ter dripping from the air conditioningafter use is normal.)

� Change in exhaust sound (This mayindicate a dangerous carbon monoxideleak. Drive with the windows open andhave the exhaust system checked im-mediately.)

� Flat- looking tire; excessive tire squealwhen cornering; uneven tire wear

� Vehicle pulls to one side when drivingstraight on a level road

� Strange noises related to suspensionmovement

� Loss of brake effectiveness; spongyfeeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-most touches floor; vehicle pulls to oneside when braking

� Engine coolant temperature continuallyhigher than normal

If you notice any of these clues, take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible. It probably needs adjustment orrepair.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving with the ve-hicle unchecked. It could result in se-rious vehicle damage and possiblypersonal injury.

Does your vehicle need repairing?

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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCEIntroductionEngine compartment overview 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk room overview 179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse locations 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do- it- yourself service precautions 181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts and tools 182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle jack up and support locations 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7- 1

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1. Fuse block

2. Battery

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Engine oil level dipstick

5. Engine coolant reservoir

Engine compartment overview

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1. Brake fluid reservoir

2. Fuse block

3. Power steering fluid reservoir

4. Windshield washer fluid tank

Trunk room overview

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Fuse locations

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If you perform maintenance by yourself,be sure to follow the correct proceduregiven in this section.

You should be aware that improper or in-complete servicing may result in operatingproblems.

Performing do- it- yourself maintenanceduring the warranty period may affect yourwarranty coverage. Read the separateToyota Warranty statement for details andsuggestions.

This section gives instructions only forthose items that are relatively easy for anowner to perform. As explained in Section6, there are still a number of items thatmust be done by a qualified technicianwith special tools.

For information on tools and parts for do-it- yourself maintenance, see “Parts andtools”.

Utmost care should be taken when work-ing on your vehicle to prevent accidentalinjury. Here are a few precautions thatyou should be especially careful to ob-serve:

CAUTION

� When the engine is running, keephands, clothing, and tools awayfrom the moving fan and enginedrive belts. (Removing rings,watches, and ties is advisable.)

� Right after driving, the enginecompartment and trunk room—theengine, radiator, exhaust manifold,power steering fluid reservoir andspark plug boots, etc.—will be hot.So be careful not to touch them.Oil, fluids and spark plugs may alsobe hot.

� If the engine is hot, do not removethe coolant reservoir cap or air re-lease valve or loosen the drainplugs to prevent burning yourself.

� Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames around fuel or thebattery. Their fumes are flammable.

� Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

� Do not get under your vehicle withjust the body jack supporting it. Al-ways use automotive jack stands orother solid supports.

� Be sure that the ignition is off ifyou work near the electric coolingfans or radiator grille. With theignition on, the electric cooling fanswill automatically start to run if theengine coolant temperature is highand/or the air conditioning is on.

� Use eye protection whenever youwork on or under your vehiclewhere you may be exposed to flyingor falling material, fluid spray, etc.

� Used engine oil contains potentiallyharmful contaminants which maycause skin disorders such as in-flammation or skin cancer, so careshould be taken to avoid prolongedand repeated contact with it. To re-move used engine oil from yourskin, wash thoroughly with soapand water.

� Do not leave used oil within thereach of children.

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� Dispose of used oil and filter onlyin a safe and acceptable manner.Do not dispose of used oil and fil-ter in household trash, in sewers oronto the ground. Call your dealer ora service station for informationconcerning recycling or disposal.

� Take care when filling the brake andclutch fluid reservoirs becausebrake fluid can harm your eyes anddamage painted surfaces. If fluidgets in your eyes, flush your eyeswith clean water.

NOTICE

� Remember that battery and ignitioncables carry high currents or volt-ages. Be careful of accidentallycausing a short circuit.

� Add only demineralized or distilledwater to fill the radiator. And if youspill some of the coolant, be sureto wash it off with water to preventit from damaging the parts or paint.

� Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plug holes.

� Do not pry the outer electrode of aspark plug against the center elec-trode.

� Use only spark plugs of the speci-fied type. Using other types willcause engine damage, loss of per-formance or radio noise.

� Do not reuse iridium- tipped sparkplugs by cleaning or regapping.

� Do not drive with the air cleanerfilter removed, or excessive enginewear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the enginecompartment.

� Be careful not to scratch the glasssurface with the wiper frame.

� When closing the engine hood ortrunk, check to see that you havenot forgotten any tools, rags, etc.

Parts and toolsHere is a list of parts and tools you willneed on performing do- it- yourself mainte-nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-signed in metric sizes, so your tools mustbe metric.

Checking the engine oil level

Parts (if level is low):

� Engine oil API grade SJ,“Energy- Conserving” or ILSACmultigrade having viscosity proper foryour climate

Tools:

� Rag or paper towel

� Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level


� “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-lentSee Section 7- 2 for details about cool-ant type selection.

� Demineralized or distilled water

Tools:

� Funnel (only for adding coolant)

Checking brake fluid


� SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3brake fluid

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Tools:


� Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking power steering fluid


� Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent

Tools:


� Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking battery condition

Tools:

� Warm water

� Baking soda

� Grease

� Conventional wrench (for terminalclamp bolts)

Checking and replacing fuses

Parts (if replacement is necessary):

� Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent withsame amperage rating as original

Adding washer fluid

Parts:

� Water

� Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)

Tools:

� Funnel

Replacing light bulbs

Parts:

� Bulb with same number and wattagerating as original (See charts in“Replacing light bulbs—” in Section7- 3.)

Tools:

� Screwdriver

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Front of vehicle

If you use the garage jack to lift upyour vehicle, you must select the cor-rect jack point as shown.

Jack position . . . . . . . . . .

Front- Front crossmemberRear- Rear engine mounting braket

Support position and

Pantograph jack . . . . . .

Vehicle jack up and support locations

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CAUTION



� Do not put any part of your bodyunder the vehicle supported by ajack. Personal injury may occur.




� Never get under the vehicle whenthe vehicle is supported by the jackalone; use vehicle support stands.





NOTICE

Never apply the jack at other than thespecified jack point. Otherwise, yourvehicle may be damaged.

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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCEEngine and ChassisChecking the engine oil level 186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the engine coolant level 187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking brake fluid 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking power steering fluid 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking tire pressure 190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking and replacing tires 191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating tires 192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing snow tires and chains 192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing wheels 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum wheel precautions 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Checking the engine oil level

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Low level Full level

Add oil O.K. Too full

With the engine at operating tempera-ture and turned off, check the oil levelon the dipstick.

1. To get a true reading, the vehicleshould be on a level spot. After turningoff the engine, wait a few minutes forthe oil to drain back into the bottom ofthe engine.

2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it cleanwith a rag.

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as faras it will go, or the reading will not becorrect.

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oillevel on the end.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the hot ex-haust manifold.

If the oil level is below or only slightlyabove the low level, add engine oil ofthe same type as already in the engine.

Remove the oil filler cap and add engineoil in small quantities at a time, checkingthe dipstick.

The approximate quantity of oil needed tofill between the low level and the full levelon the dipstick is indicated below for ref-erence.

When the level reaches within the correctrange, install the filler cap hand- tight.

Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):

1.3 (1.4, 1.1)

NOTICE

� Avoid overfilling, or the enginecould be damaged.

� Check the oil level on the dipstickonce again after adding the oil.

ENGINE OIL SELECTION

Use API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving”or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

Recommended viscosity (SAE):

SAE 5W- 30 is the best choice for yourvehicle, for good fuel economy, andgood starting in cold weather.

If you use SAE 10W- 30 engine oil inextremely low temperatures, the enginemay become difficult to start, so SAE5W- 30 engine oil is recommended.

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API service symbol

ILSAC certification mark

Oil identification marks

Either or both API registered marks areadded to some oil containers to helpyou 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 oilquality by API (American PetroleumInstitute) designations such as SJ. Thecenter portion of the label shows the SAEviscosity grade such as SAE 5W- 30.“Energy- Conserving” shown in the lowerportion, indicates that the oil hasfuel- saving capabilities.

The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-fication Mark is displayed on the front ofthe container.

Look at the see- through coolant reser-voir when the engine is cold. The cool-ant level is satisfactory if it is betweenthe “FULL” and “LOW” lines on thereservoir. If the level is low, add ethyl-ene- glycol type coolant for a propercorrosion protection of aluminum com-ponents.

The coolant level in the reservoir will varywith engine temperature. However, if thelevel is on or below the “LOW” line, addcoolant. Bring the level up to the “FULL”line.

Always use ethylene- glycol type coolantfor a proper corrosion protection of alumi-num components. See information in thenext column.

If the coolant level drops within a shorttime after replenishing, there may be aleak in the system. Visually check theradiator, hoses, drain cock and waterpump.

If you can find no leak, have your Toyotadealer test the cap pressure and checkfor leaks in the cooling system.

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CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, do notremove the coolant reservoir cap orair release valve when the engine ishot.

Coolant type selection

Use of improper coolants may damageyour engine cooling system. Your coolantmust contain ethylene- glycol type coolantfor a proper corrosion protection of yourengine that contains aluminum compo-nents. Use “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant”or equivalent.

In addition to preventing freezing and sub-sequent damage to the engine, this typeof coolant will also prevent corrosion. Fur-ther supplemental inhibitors or additivesare neither needed nor recommended.

Read the coolant container for informationon freeze protection. Follow the manufac-turer’s directions for how much to mixwith plain water (preferably demineralizedwater or distilled water). The total capacityof the cooling system is given in Section8.

We recommend to use 50% solution foryour Toyota, to provide protection down toabout -35�C (- 31�F). When it is extreme-ly cold, to provide protection down toabout -50�C (- 58�F), 60% solution is rec-ommended. Do not use more than 70%solution for better coolant performance.

NOTICE


Checking brake fluid

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To check the fluid level, simply look atthe see- through reservoir. The levelshould be between the “MAX” and“MIN” lines on the reservoir.

It is normal for the brake fluid level to godown slightly as the brake pads wear. Sobe sure to keep the reservoir filled.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, itmay indicate a serious mechanical prob-lem.

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If the level is low, add SAE J1703 orFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to thebrake reservoir.

Remove and replace the reservoir cap byhand. Fill the brake fluid to the dottedline. This brings the fluid to the correctlevel when you put the cap back on.

Use only newly opened brake fluid. Onceopened, brake fluid absorbs moisture fromthe air, and excess moisture can cause adangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

Take care when filling the r eservoirbecause brake fluid can harm youreyes and damage painted surfaces. Iffluid gets in your eyes, flush youreyes with clean water immediately. Ifyou still feel uncomfortable with youreyes, go to the doctor.

NOTICE

If you accidentally spill the fluid, besure to wipe it off to prevent damageon the parts or paint.

SB72002

Open

Close

If hot addIf cold add

If hot O.K.

If cold O.K.

Check the fluid level through the reser-voir. If necessary, add Toyota P.S fluidEH or equivalent.

If the vehicle has been driven around 80km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a littlemore in frigid temperatures), the fluid ishot (60°C—80°C or 140°F—175°F). Youmay also check the level when the fluidis cold (about room temperature,10°C—30°C or 50°F—85°F) if the enginehas not been run for about five hours.

Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoirtank and look at the fluid level. If the fluidis cold, the level should be in the “COLD”range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid levelshould be in the “HOT” range. If the levelis at the low side of either range, addToyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent to bringthe level within the range.

To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-voir cap, visually check the steering boxcase, vane pump and hose connectionsfor leaks or damage.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so becareful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-ing could be damaged.

Checking power steeringfluid

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Checking tire pressure

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Keep your tire pressures at the properlevel.

The recommended cold tire pressures, tiresize and the vehicle capacity weight aregiven in Section 8. They are also on thetire pressure label as shown.

You should check the tire pressures everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. Anddo not forget the spare!

Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tirelife and make your vehicle less safe todrive.

Low tire pressure results in excessivewear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-my, and the possibility of blowouts fromoverheated tires. Also, low tire pressurecan cause poor sealing of the tire 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 thecenter of the tire tread, and a greaterpossibility of tire damage from road haz-ards.

If a tire frequently needs refilling, have itchecked by your Toyota dealer.

The following instructions for checkingtire pressure should be observed:

� The pressure should be checked onlywhen the tires are cold. If your ve-hicle has been parked for at least 3hours and has not been driven formore than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, youwill get an accurate cold tire pressurereading.

� Always use a tire pressure gauge.The appearance of a tire can be mis-leading. Besides, tire pressures thatare even just a few pounds off candegrade ride and handling.

� Take special care when adding air tothe compact spare tire. The smallertire size can gain pressure very quick-ly. Add compressed air in small quanti-ties and check the pressure often untilit reaches the specified pressure.

� Do not bleed or reduce tire pressureafter driving. It is normal for the tirepressure to be higher after driving.

� Never exceed the vehicle capacityweight. The passenger and luggageweight should be located so that thevehicle is balanced.

� Be sure to reinstall the tire inflationvalve caps. Without the valve caps,dirt or moisture could get into the valvecore and cause air leakage. If the capshave been lost, have new ones put onas soon as possible.

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Checking and replacing tires

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Tread wear indicator

CHECKING YOUR TIRES

Check the tire tread for the tread wearindicators. If the indicators show, re-place the tires.

The tires on your Toyota have built- intread wear indicators to help you knowwhen the tires need replacement. Whenthe tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06in.) or less, the indicators will appear. Ifyou can see the indicators in two or moreadjacent grooves, the tire should be re-placed. The lower the tread, the higherthe risk of skidding.

The effectiveness of snow tires is lostif the tread wears down below 4 mm(0.16 in.).

Check the tires regularly for damagesuch as cuts, splits and cracks. If anydamage is found, consult with a techni-cian and have the tire repaired or re-placed.

Even if the damage does not appear seri-ous, a qualified technician should examinethe damage. Objects which have pene-trated the tire may have caused internaldamage.

Any tires which are over 6 years oldmust be checked by a qualified techni-cian even if damage is not obvious.

Tires deteriorate with age even if theyhave never or seldom been used.

This also applies to the spare tire andtires stored for future use.

REPLACING YOUR TIRES

When replacing a tire, use only thesame size and construction as original-ly installed and with the same or great-er load capacity.

Using any other size or type of tire mayseriously affect handling, ride, speedome-ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,and clearance between the body and tiresor snow chains.

CAUTION

� Do not mix radial, bias belted, orbias- ply tires on your vehicle. Itcan cause dangerous handling char-acteristics, resulting in loss of con-trol.

� Do not use tires or wheels otherthan the manufacturer’s recom-mended size.

Toyota recommends all four tires, or atleast both front or rear tires be re-placed as a set.

See “If you have a flat tire—” in Section4 for tire change procedure.

When a tire is replaced, the wheelshould always be balanced.

An unbalanced wheel may affect vehiclehandling and tire life. Wheels can get outof balance with regular use and shouldtherefore be balanced occasionally.

When replacing a tubeless tire, the airvalve should also be replaced with anew one.

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Rotating tires

SB72008Turning direction

Turning direction indicator (type A)

SB72009Turning direction

Turning direction indicator (type B)

SB72011

Do not perform rotation of the tires,from front to rear or from left to right,or using the compact spare tire. Per-forming such tire rotation may result inthe tires interfering with the body or inuneven wear of the tires, so that steer-ability of the vehicle is impaired.

Tires with turning direction indicator—

The tire is a uni- directional type and can-not be used for tire rotation. Using the tireon the opposite side to the designatedside will impair the tire performance.

The compact spare tire—

The tire is designed for temporary useonly and cannot be used for tire rotation.

WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES ORCHAINS

Snow tires or chains are recommendedwhen driving on snow or ice.

On wet or dry roads, conventional tiresprovide better traction than snow tires.

SNOW TIRE SELECTION

If you need snow tires, select the185/55R15 snow tires for front and the205/50R15 snow tires for rear, construc-tion and load capacity as the originaltires on your Toyota.

Do not use tires other than those men-tioned above. Do not install studded tireswithout first checking local regulations forpossible restrictions.

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION

Snow tires should be installed on allwheels.

Installing snow tires on the rear wheelsonly can lead to an excessive differencein road grip capability between the frontand rear tires which could cause loss ofvehicle control.

When storing removed tires, you shouldstore them in a cool dry place.

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Mark the direction of rotation and be sureto install them in the same direction whenreplacing.

CAUTION

� Do not drive with the snow tiresincorrectly inflated.

� Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)with any type of snow tires.

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

Use the tire chains which are the cor-rect size for your rear tires.

For 205/50R15 tires, use genuine Toyotatire chains or equivalent for use on theMR2.

Regulations regarding the use of tirechains vary according to location ortype of road, so always check thembefore installing chains.

NOTICE

If the wrong combination of tire andchain is used, the chains could dam-age the vehicle body.

� MR2 genuine tire chains(Part No.08325- 11010)

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Install the chains on the rear tires astightly as possible. Do not use tirechains on the front tires. Retightenchains after driving 0.5—1.0 km(1/4—1/2 mile).

When installing chains on your tires, care-fully follow the instructions of the chainmanufacturer.

CAUTION

� Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) orthe chain manufacturer’s recom-mended speed limit, whichever islower.

� Drive carefully avoiding bumps,holes, and sharp turns, which maycause the vehicle to bounce.

� Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheelbraking, as use of chains may ad-versely affect vehicle handling.

� When driving with chains installed,be sure to drive carefully. Slowdown before entering the curves toavoid losing control of the vehicle,it may cause an accident.

NOTICE

Do not attempt to use a tire chain onthe compact spare tire, as it may re-sult in damage to the vehicle as wellas the tire.

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Replacing wheelsWHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS

If you have wheel damage such asbending, cracks or heavy corrosion, thewheel should be replaced.

If you fail to replace damaged wheels, thetire may slip off the wheel or cause lossof handling control.

WHEEL SELECTION

When replacing wheels, care should betaken to ensure that the wheels are re-placed by ones with the same load ca-pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.

This must be observed on compact sparetires, too.

Correct replacement wheels are availableat your Toyota dealer.

A wheel of a different size or type mayadversely affect handling, wheel and bear-ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-eter calibration, stopping ability, headlightaim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-ance, and tire or snow chain clearance tothe body and chassis.

Replacement with used wheels is not rec-ommended as they may have been sub-jected to rough treatment or high mileageand could fail without warning. Also, bentwheels which have been straightened mayhave structural damage and thereforeshould not be used. Never use an innertube in a leaking wheel which is designedfor a tubeless tire.

Aluminum wheel precautions� When installing aluminum wheels,

check that the wheel nuts are tightafter driving your vehicle the first1600km (1000 miles).

� If you have repaired or changed yourtires, check that the wheel nuts arestill tight after driving 1600 km (1000miles).

� When using tire chains, be careful notto damage the aluminum wheels.

� Use only the Toyota wheel nuts andwrench designed for your aluminumwheels.

� When balancing your wheels, use onlyToyota balance weights or equivalentand a plastic or rubber hammer.

� As with any wheel, periodically checkyour aluminum wheels for damage. Ifdamaged, replace immediately.

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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCEElectrical components

Checking battery condition 196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery recharging precautions 197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking and replacing fuses 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding washer fluid 199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing light bulbs 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CAUTION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

The battery produces flammable andexplosive hydrogen gas.

� Do not cause a spark from the bat-tery with tools.

� Do not smoke or light a match nearthe battery.

The electrolyte contains poisonousand corrosive sulfuric acid.

� Avoid contact with eyes, skin orclothes.

� Never ingest electrolyte.

� Wear protective safety glasses whenworking near the battery.

� Keep children away from the bat-tery.

EMERGENCY MEASURES

� If electrolyte gets in your eyes,flush your eyes with clean waterimmediately and get immediatemedical attention. If possible, con-tinue to apply water with a spongeor cloth while en route to the medi-cal office.

� If electrolyte gets on your skin,thoroughly wash the contact area. Ifyou feel pain or burning, get medi-cal attention immediately.

� If electrolyte gets on your clothes,there is a possibility of its soakingthrough to your skin, so immediate-ly take off the exposed clothing andfollow the procedure above, if nec-essary.

� If you accidentally swallow electro-lyte, drink a large quantity of wateror milk. Follow with milk of magne-sia, beaten raw egg or vegetableoil. Then go immediately for emer-gency help.

—Checking battery exterior

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TerminalsGroundcable

Hold- down clamp

Check the battery for corroded or looseterminal connections, cracks, or loosehold- down clamp.

a. If the battery is corroded, wash it offwith 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 notovertighten.

c. Tighten the hold- down clamp onlyenough to keep the battery firmly inplace. Overtightening may damage thebattery case.

Checking battery c ondition——Precautions

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NOTICE

� Be sure the engine and all accesso-ries are off before performing main-tenance.

� When checking the battery, removethe ground cable from the negativeterminal (“- ” mark) first and rein-stall it last.

� Be careful not to cause a short cir-cuit with tools.

� Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.

—Checking battery fluid

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Type A

Type B

Green DarkClear orlight yellow

Blue White Red

CHECKING BY HYDROMETER

Check the battery condition by thehydrometer color.

Hydrometer colorCondition

Type A Type BCondition

GREEN BLUE Good

DARK WHITE

Charging necessary. Havebattery checkedby your Toyotadealer.

CLEARor LIGHTYELLOW

RED

Have batterychecked byyour Toyotadealer.

Battery recharging precautionsDuring recharging, the battery is pro-ducing hydrogen gas.

Therefore, before recharging:

1. If recharging with the battery installedon the vehicle, be sure to disconnectthe ground cable.

2. Be sure the power switch on the re-charger is off when connecting thecharger cables to the battery and whendisconnecting them.

CAUTION

� Always charge the battery in an un-confined area. Do not charge thebattery in a garage or closed roomwhere there is not sufficient ventila-tion.

� Only do a slow charge (5 A orless). Charging at a quicker rate isdangerous. The battery may explodecausing personal injuries.

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while theengine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.

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Checking and replacing fuses

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Good Blown

Type A

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Good Blown

Type B

SB73037

Good Blown

Type C

SB73042

If the headlights or other electricalcomponents do not work, check thefuses. If any of the fuses are blown,they must be replaced.

See “Fuse locations” in Section 7- 1 forlocations of the fuses.

Turn the ignition switch and inoperativecomponent off. Pull a suspected fusestraight out and check it.

Determine which fuse may be causing theproblem. The lid of the fuse box showsthe name of the circuit for each fuse. SeeSection 8 of this manual for the functionscontrolled by each circuit.

Type A fuses can be pulled out by thepull- out tool. The location of the pull- outtool is shown in the illustration.

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If you are not sure whether the fuse hasblown, try replacing the suspected fusewith one that you know is good.

If the fuse has blown, push a new fuseinto 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 anemergency you can pull out the “D P/W”,“P P/W” or “CIG” fuse, which may bedispensable for normal driving, and use itif its amperage rating is the same.

If you cannot use one of the same amper-age, use one that is lower, but as closeas possible to the rating. If the amperageis lower than that specified, the fusemight blow out again but this does notindicate anything wrong. Be sure to getthe correct fuse as soon as possible andreturn the substitute to its original clip.

It is a good idea to purchase a set ofspare fuses and keep them in your ve-hicle for emergencies.

If the new fuse immediately blows out,there is a problem with the electrical sys-tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it assoon as possible.

CAUTION

Never use a fuse with a higher am-perage rating, or any other object, inplace of a fuse. This may cause ex-tensive damage and possibly a fire.

Adding washer fluid

SB73003

If any washer does not work, the wash-er tank may be empty. Check the wash-er fluid level on the level gauge. If thewasher fluid level is below “LOW”, addwasher fluid.

You may use plain water as washer fluid.However, in cold areas where tempera-tures range below freezing point, usewasher fluid containing antifreeze. Thisproduct is available at your Toyota dealerand most auto parts stores. Follow themanufacturer’s directions for how much tomix with water.

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NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle’s paint.

Replacing light bulbs—The following illustrations show how togain access to the bulbs. When replacinga bulb, make sure the ignition switch andlight switch are off. Use bulbs with thewattage ratings given in the table.

CAUTION

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and require special handling.They can burst or shatter if scratchedor dropped. Hold a bulb only by itsplastic or metal case. Do not touchthe glass part of a bulb with barehands.

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

Light bulbs BulbNo.

W Type

Headlights — 60/55 A

Parking lights — 5 B

Front turn signal lights

— 21 B

Front side marker lights

— 3.8 B

Rear turn signal lights

— 21 C

Stop/tail lights — 21/5 B

Stop lights — 21 B

Back- up lights — 21 B

License plate lights — 5 B

Interior light — 8 D

High mounted stoplight

— 5 B

A: HB2 halogen bulbsB: Wedge base bulbsC: Single end bulbsD: Double end bulbs

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BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS

Replacing headlights, parking lights andfront turn signal lights.

1. Remove the front box cover.

Use a philips- head screwdriver.

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2. Remove the cover in the trunk.

Remove and install the cover clips asshown in the following illustrations.

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Removing clips

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Installing clips

—Headlights

SB73043

1. Unplug the connector. Remove therubber cover.

If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

SB73044

2. Release the bulb retaining springand remove the bulb. Install a newbulb and the bulb retaining spring.

To install a bulb, align the tabs of thebulb with the cutouts of the mountinghole.

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SB73006

3. Install the rubber cover as shownand snuggle on the boss. Insert theconnector.

Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly onthe connector and the headlight body.

Aiming is not necessary after replacingthe bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

—Parking lights

SB73046

SB73047

—Front turn signal lights

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—Front side marker lights

SB73045

Phillips- head screw: Use a phillips- headscrewdriver.

Cover clip: Remove and install the coverclips as shown in the following illustra-tions.

SB73033

Removing clips

SB73034

Installing clips

SB73013

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SB73019 SB73065

a: Back- up lightb: Rear turn signal light c: Stop/tail lightd: Stop light

CAUTION

Be careful when you work in the areaaround the engine after driving in or-der to prevent burning yourself. Theengine hood, the support rod, or sur-rounding area could be hot after driv-ing.

—License plate lights

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SB73022

—Rear turn signal, stop/tail,stop and back- up lights

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—High mounted stop light

SB73062

SB73052

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SB73059

CAUTION

Be careful when you work in the areaaround the engine after driving in or-der to prevent burning yourself. Theengine hood, the support rod, or sur-rounding area could be hot after driv-ing.

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SPECIFICATIONSDimensions and weight 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service specifications 211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tires 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuses 214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dimensions and weightOverall length mm (in.) 3885 (153.0)

Overall width mm (in.) 1695 (66.7)

Overall height mm (in.) 1240 (48.8)∗

Wheelbase mm (in.) 2450 (96.5)

Front tread mm (in.) 1475 (58.1)

Rear tread mm (in.) 1460 (57.5)

Vehicle capacity weight(occupants + luggage)

kg (lb.) 193 (425)∗: Unladen vehicle

EngineModel:

1ZZ- FE

Type: 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 79.0 � 91.5 (3.11 � 3.60)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):1794 (109.5)

FuelFuel type:

Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):48 (12.7, 10.6)

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Service specificationsENGINE

Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)

Spark plug type:DENSO SK16R11NGK IFR5A11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):1.1 (0.043)

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)

Oil grade:

API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving” orILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-mended.

Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

COOLING SYSTEM

Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Manual transaxle 10.4 (11.0, 9.2)

Coolant type:

“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-lent

With ethylene- glycol type coolant for aproper corrosion protection of aluminumcomponents


BATTERY

Open voltage∗ at 20°C (68°F):

12.6—12.8 V Fully charged12.2—12.4 V Half charged11.8—12.0 V Discharged

∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-ter the key is removed with all the lightsturned off

Charging rates:5 A max.

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CLUTCH

Pedal free play, mm (in.):5—15 (0.2—0.6)

Fluid type:SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):Vehicle with limited- slip differential

1.8 (1.9, 1.6)Vehicle without limited- slip differential

1.9 (2.0, 1.7)

Oil type: Gear oil API GL- 4 or GL- 5

Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 75W- 90

BRAKES

Minimum pedal clearance when depressedwith the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)with the engine running, mm (in.):

85 (3.4)

Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when pulled withthe force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):

5—8 clicks

Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

STEERING

Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Power steering fluid type: Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent

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TiresTire size and pressure:

Except compact spare tire

Tire size Tire pressure Wheel sizeTire size Tire ressurekPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)

Wheel size

Front 185/55R15 81V 180 (1.8, 26) 15 � 6JJ

Rear 205/50R15 85V 220 (2.2, 32) 15 � 6 1/2JJ

Compact spare tire

Tire size Tire pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Wheel size

T125/70D16 420 (4.2, 60) 16 � 4T

Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf):103 (10.5, 76)

NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire pressure” through “Aluminumwheel precautions” in Section 7- 2.

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Fuses

SB73024

Trunk room

Fuses (type A)

1. 30 A: Spare fuse

2. 15 A: Spare fuse

3. 20 A: Spare fuse

4. RDI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans

5. ABS1 20 A: Anti- lock brake system

6. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans

SB73025

Trunk room

7. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left- hand head-light (high beam)

8. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right- handheadlight (high beam)

9. HEAD LH LWR 10 A: Left- hand head-light (low beam)

10. HEAD RH LWR 10 A: Right- handheadlight (low beam)

11. WASHER 10 A: Windshield wiper andwasher

12. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system

SB73026

Instrument panel

13. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wiper andwasher

14. ECU- IG 7.5 A: Power Steering system,anti- lock brake system

15. FAN- IG 7.5 A: Electric cooling fans

16. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-gency flashers

17. GAUGE 7.5 A: Power window system,gauges and meters, back- up lights,charging system, rear window defoggersystem

18. SRS 7.5 A: SRS airbag system

19. DEF 25 A: Rear window defogger sys-tem

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20. OBD 7.5 A: On- board diagnosis sys-tem

21. AM1 7.5 A: “GAUGE” “ACC” “TURN”“ECU- IG” “WIPER” “WASHER” “SRS”“HTR 10A” “FAN- IG” fuses

22. ACC 25 A: “RADIO2” “CIG” fuses

23. DOOR 15 A: Power door lock system

24. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mountedstop light

25. TAIL1 20 A: “TAIL2” “PANEL” fuses

26. D P/W 20 A: Power window system

27. P P/W 20 A: Power window system

28. RADIO1 15 A: Power antenna, radio

29. DOME 10 A: Clock

30. ECU- B 10 A: Daytime running lightsystem, gauges and meters

31. TAIL2 10 A: Taillights, parking lights,license plate lights, gauges and meters

32. PANEL 7.5 A: Clock, illuminations

33. RADIO2 7.5 A: Gauges and meters,outside rear view mirror system, clock

34. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter

35. I/UP 7.5 A: Engine idle up system

36. ALT- S 7.5 A: Charging system

37. ECU- B1 25 A: “ECU- B” “DOME” fuses

38. HORN 10 A: Horn

39. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights, emergen-cy flashers

40. AM2 15 A: Starter system, multiportfuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system, SRS airbagsystem

41. IG2 15 A: Ignition system, multiportfuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system

42. EFI1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem, engine immobiliser system

43. DRL NO.1 7.5 A: Daytime running lightsystem

44. DRL NO.2 20 A: “HEAD LH LWR”“HEAD RH LWR” “HEAD LH UPR”“HEAD RH UPR” fuses

45. EFI2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem

46. ST 7.5 A: Starter system

Fuses (type B)

47. ABS2 40 A: Anti- lock brake system

48. EHPS 50 A: Power steering system

49. MAIN 40 A: Starter system, “DRL”“DRL NO.2” fuses

50. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system

Fuses (type C)

51. ALT 100 A: “AM1” “D P/W” “P P/W”“DOOR” “STOP” “EHPS” “DEF” “TAIL1”“OBD” “HTR 40A” fuses

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADINGReporting safety defects for U.S. owners 218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Uniform tire quality grading 218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immedi-ately inform the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,Inc. (Toll- free: 1- 800- 331- 4331).

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, itmay open an investigation, and if it findsthat a safety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-come involved in individual problems be-tween you, your dealer, or Toyota MotorSales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may eithercall the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1- 800- 424- 9393 (or366- 0123 in Washington, D.C.area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. De-partment of Transportation, Wash-ington, D.C. 20590. You can alsoobtain other information about mo-tor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Uniform tire quality gradingThis information has been prepared in ac-cordance with regulations issued by theNational Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-portation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyotavehicles with information on uniform tirequality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer anyquestions you may have as you read thisinformation.

DOT quality grades—All passenger cartires must conform to Federal SafetyRequirements in addition to thesegrades. Quality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For example: Treadwear200 Traction AA Temperature A

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

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Treadwear— The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government testcourse. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and a half (1 1/2) timesas well on the government course as atire graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual condi-tions of their use, however, and may de-part significantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, service prac-tices and differences in road characteris-tics and climate.

Traction AA, A, B, C— The tractiongrades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,B, and C, and they represent the tire’sability to stop on wet pavement as mea-sured under controlled conditions on spe-cified government test surfaces of asphaltand concrete. A tire marked C may havepoor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on braking (straighta-head) traction tests and does not includecornering (turning) traction.

Temperature A, B, C— The temperaturegrades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissi-pate heat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperaturecan cause the material of the tire to de-generate and reduce tire life, and exces-sive temperature can lead to sudden tirefailure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-el of performance which all passenger cartires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of perfor-mance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grades for thistire are established for a tire that is prop-erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-sive speed, underinflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or in combina-tion, can cause heat buildup and possibletire failure.

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