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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.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

� 1997 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.

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyotalimited warranties:

For further information, please refer to the separate“Owner’s Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or“Warranty Booklet”.

� New vehicle warranty

� Emission control systems warranty

� Others

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that thespecified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives de-tails of these maintenance requirements. Also in-cluded in Part 6 is general maintenance. For sched-uled maintenance information, please refer to theseparate “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Mainte-nance Schedule”.

A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces-sories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in themarket. You should know that Toyota does not war-rant these products and is not responsible either fortheir performance, repair or replacement, or for anydamage they may cause to, or adverse effect theymay have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non genuineToyota products. Modification with non genuine Toyo-ta products could affect its performance, safety or du-rability, and may even violate governmental regula-tions. In addition, damage or performance problemsresulting from the modification may not be coveredunder warranty.

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-quirements of the Canadian Interference-CausingEquipment Standard.

Spark ignition system of your Toyota

Accessories, spare parts andmodification of your Toyota

New vehicle warranty

Your responsibility for maintenance

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio systemin your vehicle could affect electronic systems suchas multiport fuel injection systems/sequential multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sureto check with your Toyota dealer for precautionarymeasures or special instructions regarding installa-tion.

The SRS airbag device in your Toyota contains explo-sive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air-bags left as they are, it may cause an accident suchas a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system re-moved and disposed of by a qualified service shop orby your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your ve-hicle.

Scrapping of your Toyota

Installation of a mobiletwo-way radio system

Publication No. OM20695UPart No. 01999-20695Printed in Japan 04- 9702- 02

Quick index

� If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 61. . . . .

� If your vehicle will not start 137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your engine stalls while driving 140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle overheats 140, 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If you have a flat tire 142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle needs to be towed 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� Tips for driving during break- in period 115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� How to start the engine 127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� General maintenance 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� Complete index 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas station information

Fuel type:

7A- FE engine—UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (OctaneRating 87) or higher.

5S- FE engine—UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (OctaneRating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premiumunleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating91) or higher is recommended.

See page 115 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API SH, ’’Energy- Conserving II’’ multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigradeengine oil is recommended.

See page 178 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 181 through 186.

Tire pressure: See page 208.

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Part 1

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OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTSAND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1Overview of instrumentsand controls

� Instrument panel overview� Instrument cluster overview� Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

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1. Side vent2. Side defroster outlet3. Instrument cluster4. Personal lights5. Electric moon roof switches and

interior lights6. Glovebox7. Power window switch and

power door lock switch8. Ashtray9. Cup holder

10. Parking brake lever11. Manual transmission gear shift

lever or automatic transmissionselector lever

12. Lower vent13. Hood lock release lever14. Power window switches and power

door lock switch15. Power rear view mirror control

switch (with power windows)

Instrument panel overview

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch2. Wiper and washer switches3. Emergency flasher switch4. Clock5. Center vents6. Car audio7. Miscellany box8. Air conditioning controls9. Rear window and outside rear view

mirror defoggers switch10. Coupe and liftback—

Power rear view mirror control switch (without power windows) Convertible—Convertible top control switch and quarter window control switches

11. Cigarette lighter12. Ignition switch13. Cruise control switch14. Tilt steering lock release lever15. Instrument panel light control knob

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1. Service reminder indicators or indicator lights

2. Tachometer3. Odometer and two trip meters

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge5. Fuel gauge6. Trip meter

7. Trip meter reset knob8. Speedometer

Instrument cluster overview

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Anti-lock brake system warning light *1

Brake system warning light *1

Seat belt reminder light*1

Discharge warning light*1

Low oil pressure warning light*1

Malfunction indicator light*1

Low fuel level warning light *1

Open door warning light*1

SRS airbag warning light*1

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Over-drive indicator light

Cruise control indicator light*2

*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.

*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Part 1 Keys

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OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLS—

Chapter 1-2Keys and Doors

� Keys� Side doors� Power windows� Trunk lid/Back door� Hood� Fuel tank cap� Electric moon roof� Convertible top

Your vehicle is supplied with twokinds of key.1 Master key—This key works in everylock.2 Subkey—This key is for side doors.To protect things locked in the glovebox,trunk or luggage compartment when youhave your vehicle parked, leave the sub-key with the attendant.Since the side doors, trunk lid and backdoor can be locked without a key, youshould always carry a spare master key incase you accidentally lock your keys in-side the vehicle.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on theplate. Keep the plate in a safe placesuch as your wallet, not in the vehicle.If you should lose your keys of if you needadditional keys, duplicates can be madeby a Toyota dealer using the key number.You should also put a copy of the keynumber with your important papers.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHKEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turnit.To lock: Turn the key forward.To unlock: Turn the key backward.Both side doors lock and unlock simulta-neously with either side door. In the driv-er’s door lock, turning the key once will un-lock the driver’s door and twice insuccession will unlock both side doors si-multaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN-SIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.To lock: Push the knob forward.To unlock: Pull the knob backward.Closing the side door with the lock knob inthe lock position will also lock the sidedoor. Be careful not to lock your keys inthe vehicle.Vehicles with power door lock system—The side door cannot be locked if youleave the key in the ignition switch.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

Side doors

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHPOWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.To lock: Push the switch on the front side.To unlock: Push the switch on the rearsideBoth doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

CAUTION!Before driving, be sure that the sidedoors are closed and locked, espe-cially when small children are in thevehicle. A long with the proper use ofseat belts, locking the side doorshelps prevent the driver and passen-gers from being thrown out from thevehicle during an accident. It alsohelps prevent the side doors frombeing opened unintentionally.

CAUTION!To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.� Always make sure the head, hands

and 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 inserious in a serious injury. Whenanyone closes the power windows,be sure that they operate the win-dows safely.

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

� Never leave small children alone inthe vehicle, especially with theignition key still inserted. Theycould use the power windowswitches and get trapped in a win-dow. Unattended children can be-come involved in serious acci-dents.

The windows can be operated with theswitch on each side door.The power windows work when the igni-tion switch is in the “ON” position. Howev-er, if both side doors are closed, they workfor 60 seconds even after the ignitionswitch is turned off. They stop workingwhen either side door is opened.OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.Normal operation: The window movesas long as you hold the switch.To open: Lightly pull down the switch.To close: Push up the switch.

Power windows——Power window precautions —Side windows

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

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN-DOWS

Use the switch on each passenger’sdoor. The driver’s door also has aswitch that controls the passengers’window.The window moves as long as you holdthe switch.To open: Pull down the switch.To close: Push up the switch.If you push in the window lock button onthe driver’s door, the passenger’s windowcannot be operated.Convertible models—The windows lockbutton also locks the quarter windows.

For front passenger’s use

For driver’s use

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The windows can be operated withswitches on the center console.The windows move as long as you holdthe switch.To open: Push on the lower side of theswitch.To close: Push on the upper side of theswitch.

To open the trunk lid or back door fromthe outside, insert the master key andturn it clockwise.See “Luggage stowage precautions” inPart 2 for precautions to observe in load-ing luggage.To close the trunk lid or back door, lowerit and press down on it. After closing thetrunk lid or back door, try pulling it up tomake sure it is securely closed.

Keep the trunk lid or back doorclosed while driving. This not onlykeeps the luggage from beingthrown out but also prevents ex-haust gases from entering the ve-hicle.

CAUTION!

To open the trunk lid or back doorfrom the driver’s seat, pull up on thelock release lever.

—Lock release lever—Quarter windows (convertible)

Trunk lid (c oupe and convertible)/Back door (liftback)—

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This system deactivates the lock re-lease lever so that things locked in thetrunk or luggage compartment can beprotected.

1. (Except convertible) Push down thesecurity lock levers to lock the rearseatbacks.After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-ing them down to make sure they are se-curely locked—otherwise, someonecould get into the trunk or luggagecompartment by folding down a rear seat.

2. After closing the trunk lid or backdoor, insert the master key and turn itcounterclockwise to deactivate thelock release lever.After closing the trunk lid or back door, trypulling it up to make sure it is securelylocked.

To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. Thehood will spring up slightly.

—Luggage security system Hood

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on theauxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting thesupport rod into the slot.Before closing the hood, check to see thatyou have not forgotten any tools, rags,etc. and return the support rod to its clip-this prevents rattles. Then lower the hoodand make sure it locks into place. If neces-sary, press down gently on the front edgeto lock it.

After inserting the support rod intothe slot, make sure the rod supportsthe hood security.

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!

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

� When opening the cap, do not re-move the cap quickly. In hotweather, fuel under pressurecould cause injury by spraying outof the filler neck if the cap is sud-denly removed.

Fuel tank cap

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn thecap slowly counterclockwise, thenpause slightly before removing it. Af-ter removing the cap, hang it on thecap hanger.It is not unusual to hear a slight swooshwhen the cap is opened. When installing,turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

CAUTION!� Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage incase of an accident.

� Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tankcap for replacement. It has a built-in check valve to reduce fuel tankvacuum.

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

Electric moon roof

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To operate the moon roof, use theswitches beside the interior light.The moon roof works when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position. However,if both side doors are closed, it works for60 seconds even after the ignition switchis turned off. It stops working when eitherside door is opened.Sun shade operation—The sun shade can be opened or closedby hand.Sliding operation—To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE”side.The sun shade will be opened togetherwith the roof.To close: Push the switch on the oppositeside of the “SLIDE” side.As a precaution when closing, the roofstops at the three-quarters closed posi-tion before fully closing. Therefore, re-lease the switch and then push it again toclose it completely.Tilting operation—To tilt up: Push the switch on the “UP”side.To lower: Push the switch on the ”oppositeof the “UP” side.You may stop the moon roof at any desiredposition. The roof will move while the switchis being pushed and stop when released.

CAUTION!

To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.� When the vehicle is moving, always

keep the head, hands and otherparts of the body of all occupantsaway from the roof opening. Other-wise, you could be seriously in-jured if the vehicle stops suddenlyor if the vehicle is involved in an ac-cident.

� Always make sure nobody placeshis/her head, hands and other partsof the body in the roof opening be-fore you close the roof . If some-one’s neck, head or hands getscaught in the closing roof, it couldresult in a seri ous injury. When any-one closes the roof, first make sureit is safe to do so.

� Never leave small children alone inthe vehicle, especially with the igni-tion key still inserted. They coulduse the moon roof switches and gettrapped in the roof opening. Unat-tended children can become in-volved in serious accidents.

� Never sit on top of the vehiclearound the roof opening.

CAUTION!� When raising or lowering the con-

vertible top, keep hands clear fromthe hinges of the top side rails andany part of the top linkage.

� The vehicle should never be driv-en with the convertible top partial-ly lowered. Make sure the top hasbeen either fully latched to thewindshield frame or fully loweredbefore driving.

NOTICE�Make sure there are no items or

packages between the rear seat-back and the convertible top stor-age area when raising or loweringthe convertible top. Even smallitems may interfere with convert-ible top operation and can causedamage.

�Do not sit or place excessiveweight on the convertible top;when the top is up or down, dam-age to the top may result.

Convertible top——Convertible top precautions

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�Do not raise or lower the convert-ible top when the temperature isbelow 5 �C (41� F), or damage to thetop material or rear window may re-sult. If necessary to do so, warmthe vehicle in a heated garage priorto operating the convertible topmechanism.

�Do not lower the convertible top ifthe top is damp or wet. Possible in-terior water damage, water stainsor mildew of the top material mayresult.

�When the convertible top is com-pletely lowered, keep the rear win-dow defogger turned off to avoiddamage to the convertible top.

LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOPThe ignition switch must be in the “ON”position to operate the convertible top.1. Lower all the side windows, quarterwindows, and sun visors. Then pullthe latch handles fully backward.Before operating, make sure the manualcontrol switch is not in the “MANUAL”position. (See “If the convertible top doesnot raise or lower” in Part 4.)

2. Push and hold the convertible topcontrol switch on the “OPEN” side un-til the convertible top is completelylowered. Raise the sun visor.

—Lowering the convertible top

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INSTALLING THE TOP BOOTThe top boot is used to cover and concealthe completely lowered convertible top. Itis in the trunk, and is stored in a plasticbag.3. Place the top boot over the loweredconvertible top. Then tuck its outeredge under the body moldings.

4. Secure the top boot snaps to theones on the quarter trim.

5. Attach the fastener tape on the topboot to that on the rear seatback.

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REMOVING THE TOP BOOT

1. Push the top boot backward to sep-arate its fast ener tape from the tape be-hind the rear seatback.

2. Release the top boot snaps from thequarter trim.

3. Pull out the outer edge of the topboot from under the body moldings.Put the removed top boot in the plasticbag and store it in the trunk.

—Raising the convertible top

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RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOPThe ignition switch must be in the “ON”position to operate the convertible top.4. Lower the sun visors. Check that allthe side windows and quarter win-dows are lowered. Then push and holdthe convertible top control switch onthe “CLOSE” side until the toptouches the windshield frame.

5. Push the latch handles fully forwardtill they are hooked.Visually check that the latch handles arefully seated in the strikers. Also, pull onthe convertible top side rails to make surethe top is securely hooked.6. Raise all the side windows, quarterwindows, and sun visors.

Part 1 SeatsFront seats——Seat adjustment precautions

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Chapter 1-3Seats, Seat belts, Steeringwheel and Mirrors� Seats� Front seats� Fold-down rear seat� Head restraints� Seat belts� SRS airbags� Child restraint� Tilt steering wheel� Outside rear view mirrors� Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror

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 belt provided.

CAUTION!� Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are properly seated. Donot allow sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggagecompartment. Persons not proper-ly seated and not properly re-strained by seat belts can be se-verely injured in the event of emer-gency braking or a collision.

� During driving, do not allow pas-sengers to stand up or movearound between seats. Severe inju-ries can occur in the event of emer-gency braking or a collision.

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

CAUTION!�Adjustments should not be made

while 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 passen-ger or luggage.

�After adjusting the seat position, trysliding it forward and backward tomake sure it is locked in position.

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

�Do not put objects under the seatsas they may interfere with the seat-lock mechanism or unexpectedlypush up the seat position adjustinglever; the seat may suddenly move,causing the driver to lose control ofthe vehicle.

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

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LE-VERPull the lever up. Then slide the seat tothe desired position with slight bodypressure and release the lever.2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTINGLEVERLean 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 thepassenger are sitting up straight andwell back in the seats. If you are re-clined, the lap belt may slide pastyour hips and apply restraint forcesdirectly to the abdomen. Therefore,in the event of a frontal collision, therisk of personal injury may increasewith increasing recline of the seat-back.

3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLEADJUSTING KNOBTurn the knob either way.

For easy access to the rear seat, dothis.1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting leveror press the pedal behind the seatback.The seat will slide forward slightly.2. Move the seat to the front-most posi-tion.After passengers are in, lift up the seat-back and return the seat until it locks.

—Adjusting front seats—Moving passenger’s seatfor rear seat entry

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CAUTION!� After putting back the seat, try

pushing the seat forward and rear-ward to make sure it is secured inplace.

� Never allow anyone to rest theirfoot on the release pedal while thevehicle is moving.

1. Pull up the seatback security locklever 1 to the unlock position.

2. Pull up the lock release button 2.

3. Fold down the seatback.Each seatback may be folded separately.This will enlarge the trunk room (coupe) orluggage compartment (liftback) as far asthe front seatbacks. See “Luggage stow-age precautions” in Part 2 for precautionsto observe in loading luggage.

CAUTION!When returning the seatback to theupright position:� Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatbackand are arranged in the properposition for ready to use.

� Make sure the seatback is securelylocked by pushing forward andrearward on the top of the seat-back.

Fold-down rear seat

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For your safety, adjust the head re-straint before driving.To raise: Pull it up.To lower: Push it down while pressing thelock release button.On some models, you can also move thehead restraint forward or backward. Ifsuch adjustment is desired, pull or pushthe head restraint.The head restraining is most effectivewhen it is close to your head. Therefore,using a cushion on the seatback is not rec-ommended.

CAUTION!� Adjust the top of the head restraint

so that it is closest to the top ofyour ears.

� After adjusting the head restraint,make sure it is locked in position.

� Do not drive with the restraints re-moved.

Toyota strongly urges that the driver andpassengers 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”for details.If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the rear seatand must be restrained using the vehicle’sseat belt. According to accident statistics,the child is safer when properly restrainedin the rear seat than in the front seat.If a child must sit in the front 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 serious injuryto the child.Do not allow the child to stand up or kneelon either rear or front seats. An unre-strained child could suffer serious injuryduring emergency braking or a collision.Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. Itdoes not provide sufficient restraint.

Head restraintsSeat belts——Seat belt precautions

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If the shoulder belt falls across the child’sneck or face, have the child sit slightlycloser to the center of the vehicle so thatthe belt lays across the shoulder.Pregnant woman. Toyota recommendsthe use 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 injury,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 like-ly to suffer serious bodily injury inthe event of sudden braking or a col-lision.When using the seat belts, observethe following:� Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt fortwo or more people—even chil-dren.

� Avoid reclining the seatbacks toomuch. The seat belts provide maxi-mum protection when the seat-backs are in the upright position.(See the seat adjustment instruc-tions.)

� Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. Take carethat they do not get caught orpinched in the seat or doors.

� Inspect the belt system periodical-ly. Check for cuts, fraying, andloose parts. Damaged parts shouldbe replaced. Do not disassembleor modify the system

� Keep the belts clean and dry. If theyneed cleaning, use a mild soapsolution or lukewarm water. Neveruse bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-ers—they may severely weaken thebelts.

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

� Front passenger’s seat only—Re-place the belt if the warning labelunder the sleeve can be seen. Thewarning label, “REPLACE BELT”,will appear if the belt receives asevere impact or other force.

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Adjust the seat as needed (front seatsonly) and sit up straight and well backin the seat. To fasten your belt, pull itout of the retractor and insert the tabinto the buckle.You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.The seat belt length automatically adjuststo you size and the seat position.The retractor will lock the belt during asudden stop or on impact. It also may lockif you lean forward too quickly. A slow,easy motion will allow the belt to extend,and you can move around freely.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of theretractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.You will then be able to smoothly pull thebelt out of the retractor.When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-pletely extended and is then retractedeven slightly, the belt is locked in that posi-tion and cannot be extended. This featureis used to hold the child restraint systemsecurely. (For details, see “Child restraint”in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fullyretract the belt and then pull the belt outonce more.

CAUTION!� After inserting the tab, make sure

the 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 contactyour Toyota dealer. Do not use theseat until the seat belt is fixed. Itcannot protect an adult occupantor your child from injury.

Adjust the position of the lap andshoulder beltsPosition the lap belt as low as possible onyour hips—not your waist, then adjust it toa snug fit by pulling the shoulder portionupward through the latch plate.

—Seat belts

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CAUTION!� High-positioned lap belts and

loose-fitting belts both could in-crease the chance of injury due tosliding under the lap belt during acollision. Keep the lap belt posi-tioned as low on as possible hips.

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

To release the belt, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to re-tract.If the belt does not retract smoothly, pullit out and check for kinks or twists. Thenmake sure it remains untwisted as it re-tracts.

If your seat belt cannot be fastened se-curely because it is not long enough, apersonalized seatbelt extender is avail-able from your Toyota dealer free ofcharge.Please contact your local Toyota dealerso that the dealer can order the proper re-quired length for the extender. Bring theheaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-er measurement and selection of length.Additional ordering information is avail-able at your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION!When using the seat belt extender,observe the following. Failure to fol-low these instructions could resultin less effectiveness of the seat beltrestraint system in case of vehicleaccident, increasing the chance ofpersonal injury.� Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt with-out it.

� Remember that the extender pro-vided for you may not be safewhen used on a different vehicle,or for another person or at a differ-ent seating position than the oneoriginally intended for.

—Seat belt extender

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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 on thebuckle-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.

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


� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contactyour Toyota dealer. Do not use theseat until the seat belt is fixed. Itcannot protect an adult occupantor your child from injury.

CAUTION!

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) airbags are designed to providefurther protection to the driver andfront passenger when added to the pri-mary protection provided by the seatbelts.In response to a severe frontal impact, theSRS airbags work together with the seatbelts to help preventing or reduce injury byinflating, in order to decrease the likeli-hood of the driver’s or front passenger’shead or chest directly hitting the steeringwheel or dashboard. The passenger air-bag is activated together with the driverairbag, even with no passenger in thefront seat.

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This indicator comes on when theignition key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position. It goes off after about 6seconds. This means the SRS airbagsare operating properly.The SRS airbag warning light systemmonitors the front airbag sensors, centerairbag sensor assembly, inflators, warn-ing light, interconnecting wiring and powersources.

The SRS airbag system is designed toactivate in response to a severe frontalimpact within the shaded area be-tween the arrows in the illustration.The SRS airbags will deploy if the severityof the impact is above the designedthreshold level, comparable to an approxi-mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im-pacting 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 or signpole, which can move or deform on im-pact, or if it is involved in an underride col-lision (e.g. a collision in which the nose ofthe vehicle “underrides”, or goes under,the bed of a truck.It is possible with collision severity at themarginal level of airbag sensor detectionand activation that only one of your ve-hicle’s two airbags will deploy.For the safety of all occupants, be sure toalways wear seat belts.

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

The SRS airbag system mainly consistsof the following components and theirlocations are shown in the illustration.1 Front airbag sensors2 Center airbag sensor assembly.3 Steering wheel pad (airbag and inflat-

or)4 Passenger airbag module (airbag and

inflator)5 SRS airbag warning lightThe center airbag sensor assembly con-sists of a safing sensor and center airbagsensor.

In a severe frontal impact, sensors detectdeceleration and the system triggers theairbag inflators. Then a chemical reactionin the inflators momentarily fills the air-bags with non-toxic nitrogen gas to helprestrain the forward motion of the occu-pants.When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokealong with the nitrogen gas. This is notharmful and does not indicate a fire. Besure to wash off any residue as soon aspossible to prevent minor skin irritation.Deployment of the airbags happen 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 swellings.Parts of the airbag module (steeringwheel hub, dashboard) may be hot forseveral minutes, but the airbags them-selves will not be hot. The airbags are de-signed to inflate only once.A crash severe enough to inflate the air-bags may break the windshield as the ve-hicle buckles. In vehicles with a passen-ger airbag the windshield may also bedamaged by absorbing some of the forceof the inflating airbag.

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CAUTION!� The SRS airbag system is designed

only as a supplement to the prima-ry protection of the seat belt sys-tems of the driver and front passen-ger . The front seat occupants areparticularly susceptible to injury ifthey do not wear their seat belts;when sudden braking or a collisionoccurs, they may be thrown for-ward. To obtain maximum protec-tion in an accident, the driver andall passengers in the vehicleshould always wear their seat beltswhen driving because serious in-juries can result to unrestrainedoccupants. For instructions andprecautions concerning the seatbelt systems, see “Seat belts” inthis chapter.

� A baby or small child who is toosmall to use a seat belt should beproperly secured in a rear seat us-ing a child restraint system.

� Never put a rear-facing child re-straint system in the front seat be-cause the force of the rapid infla-tion of the passenger airbag cancause severe injury to the child.

� Only when it is unavoidableshould a forward-facing child re-straint system be used on the frontseat. Always move the seat as farback as possible because theforce of deploying airbag wouldcause serious injury to the child.For instructions concerning theinstallation of a child restraint sys-tem, see “Child restraint” in thischapter.

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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 speedand force; you may be severelyinjured. Sit up straight and wellback in the seat, and always useyour seat belts.

� Do not allow a child to stand up,or to kneel on the front passengerseat. The airbag inflates with con-siderable speed and force; thechild may be severely injured.

� Do not hold a child on your lap orin your arms. Use a child restraintsystem in the rear seat. For in-structions concerning the instal-lation of a child restraint system,see “Child restraint” in this chap-ter.

� Do not put objects on or in front ofthe dashboard or steering wheelpad that houses the airbag system.They might restrict inflation orcause personal injury as they areprojected rearward.

� Do not modify, remove or open anycomponents or wiring, such as thesteering wheel, column cover, frontpassenger airbag cover, front pas-senger airbag, center airbag sensorassembly or front airbag sensors.Doing any of these may cause sud-den SRS airbag inflation or disablethe system, which could result inpersonal injury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in severe injuries.

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Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation ofthe SRS airbag system in somecases.�Installation of electronic items

such as a mobile two-way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player

�Modification of the suspensionsystem

�Modification of the front endstructure

�Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow-plow, winches or any other equip-ment to the front end

�Repairs made on or near the frontend structure, console, steeringcolumn, steering wheel or dash-board near the front passengerairbag

NOTICE

This SRS airbag system has a service re-minder indicator to inform the driver of op-erating problems. If either of the followingconditions occurs, this indicates a mal-function of the airbags. Contact your To-yota dealer as soon as possible to servicethe vehicle.� The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position, or remains on.

� The light comes on while driving.

In the following cases, contact your Toyo-ta dealer as soon as possible:� The SRS airbags have been inflated.� The front part of the vehicle (shaded in

the illustration) was involved in an ac-cident not of the extent to cause theSRS airbags to inflate

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

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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.and Canada now require the use of a childrestraint system.Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the rear seatand must be restrained using the vehicle’sseat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION!� For effective protection in automo-

bile accidents and sudden stops,children must be properly re-strained using a seat belt or childrestraint system depending on theage and size of the child. Holdinga child in your arms is not a substi-tute for a child restraint system. Inan accident, the child can becrushed against the windshield, orbetween you and the vehicle’s in-terior.

� Toyota strongly urges use of aproper child restraint systemwhich conforms to the size of thechild and is put on the rear seat.According to accident statistics,the child is safer when properly re-strained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.

� Never install a rea r-facing child re-straint system on the front seat. Inthe event of an accident, the forceof the rapid inflation of the airbagcan cause severe injury if a rear-facing child restraint system is puton the front seat.

� Unless it is unavoidable, do notput a forward-facing child re-straint system on the front seat.

� If you must install a forward-fac-ing child restraint system on thefront seat, move the seat as farback as possible.

� Make sure that you have compliedwith all installation instructionsprovided by the child restraintmanufacturer and that the systemis properly secured.

A child restraint system for a smallchild or baby must itself be properlyrestrained on the seat with the lap por-tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You mustcarefully consult the manufacturer’sinstructions which accompany yourchild restraint system.To provide proper restraint, use a child re-straint system following the manufactur-er’s instructions about the appropriateage and size of the child for the child re-straint system.Install the child restraint system correctlyfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer of the system. General di-rections are also provided under the fol-lowing illustrations.The child restraint system should beinstalled on the rear seat. According to ac-cident statistics, the child is safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seat than inthe front seat.

Child restraint——Child restraint precautions —Child restraint system

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CAUTION!� Never install a rea r-facing child re-

straint system on the front seat. Inthe event of an accident, the forceof the rapid inflation of the airbagcan cause severe injury if a rear-facing child restraint system isinstalled on the front seat.

� Unless it is unavoidable, do notinstall a forward-facing child re-straint system on the front seat.

� If you must install a forward-fac-ing child restraint system on thefront seat, move the seat as farback as possible.

� After installing the child restraintsystem, make sure it is secured inplace following the manufactur-er’s instructions. If it is not re-strained securely, it may cause in-jury to the child in the event of asudden stop or accident.

When not using the child restraint system,keep it secured with the seat belt. This willprevent it injuring passengers in the eventof a sudden stop or accident.Coupe and liftback only—Your vehiclehas anchors for securing the top strap ofa child restraint system. The anchor nutsare welded beneath the sheet metal topermit installation of an anchor bracket fora child restraint system.To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mmX 30 mm X 1.25 mm coarse thread metricbolt and 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Note thatthe bolts accompanying many child re-straint systems are not metric. You candamage the anchor nuts on our vehicle ifyou force bolts with different thread intothe anchor nuts.For instructions about how to install theanchor bracket, see “Top strap anchorsand locations.”If your child restraint system does not pro-vide any of the necessary parts, you canpurchase the following items from yourToyota dealer.* CRS installation kit

(Part No. 04731-22012)—contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacersand 1 locking clip.

* Bolt (Part No. 91511-60830)

Child restraint systems are classified intothe following 3 types depending on thechild’s age and size.(A) Infant seat(B)Convertible seat(C)Booster seatInstall the child restraint system followingthe instructions provided by its manufac-turer.

—Types of child restraintsystem

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(A)INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An Infant seat is used in rear-facingonly.

—Installation with 3-pointtype seat belt

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CAUTION!� Never use rear-facing child re-

straint system in the front seat be-cause the force of the rapid infla-tion of the passenger airbag cancause severe injury to the child.

� Do not use a rear-facing child re-straint system in the rear seat if itinterferes with the lock mecha-nism of the front seats. This cancause severe injury to the childand front passenger in case ofsudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the infant seat following the in-structions provided by its manufacturerand insert the tab into the buckle takingcare not to twist the belt. Keep the lap por-tion of the belt tight.

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the tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt is not twisted.


� 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.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt is then re-tracted even slightly, it cannot be ex-tended.To hold the infant seat securely, makesure the belt is in the lock mode before let-ting the belt to retract.

3. While pressing the infant seat firmlyagainst the seat cushion and seatback, letthe shoulder belt retract as far as it will goto hold the infant 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 installa-tion instructions provided by itsmanufacturer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press thebuckle-release button and allow the beltto retract completely. The belt will movefreely again and be ready to work for anadult or older child passenger.

(B)CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA-TION

A convertible seat is used in forward-facing and rear-facing depending onthe child’s age and size. When instal-ling, follow the manufacturer’s in-struction about the applicable child’sage and size as well as direction of achild restraint system.

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CAUTION!� Never use a rear-facing child re-

straint system in the front seat be-cause the force of the rapid infla-tion of the passenger airbag cancause severe injury to the child.

� Only when it is unavoidableshould a forward-facing child re-straint system be used on the frontseat. Always move the seat as farback as possible because theforce of deploying airbag wouldcause serious injury to the child.

� Do not use a rear-facing child re-straint system in the rear seat if itinterferes with the lock mecha-nism of the front seats. This maycause severe injury to the childand front passenger in case ofsudden braking or a collision.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the convertible seat followingthe instructions provided by its manufac-turer and insert the tab into the buckle tak-ing care not to twist the belt. Keep the lapportion of the belt tight.


the tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt is not twisted.



2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt is then re-tracted even slightly, it cannot be ex-tended.To hold the convertible seat securely,make sure the belt is in the lock mode be-fore letting the belt to retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seatfirmly against the seat cushion and seat-back, let the shoulder belt retract as far asit will go to hold the convertible seat se-curely.

CAUTION!Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installa-tion instructions provided by itsmanufacturer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, pressthe buckle-release button and allow thebelt to retract completely. The belt willmove freely again and be ready to work foran adult or older child passenger.

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(C)BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATIONA booster seat is used in forward-facingonly.

Only when it is unavoidable shoulda forward-facing child restraint sys-tem be used on the front seat. Al-ways move the seat as far back aspossible because the force of de-ploying airbag would cause seriousinjury to the child.

CAUTION!1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Runthe lap and shoulder belt through oraround the booster seat and child follow-ing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer and insert the tab into thebuckle taking care not to twist the belt.Make sure the shoulder belt is correctlyacross the child’s shoulder and that thelap belt is positioned as low as possible onchild’s hips. See “Seat belts” for details.

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CAUTION!� Always make sure the shoulder

belt is positioned across the cen-ter of child’s shoulder. The beltshould be kept away from child’sneck, but not falling off child’sshoulder. Failure to do so could re-duce the amount of protection inan accident and increase thechance of injury.

� High-positioned lap belts andloose-fitting belts both could in-crease the chance of injury due tosliding under the lap belt during anaccident. Keep the lap belt as lowon your hip bone as possible.

� For the 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.



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

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If your child restraint system requiresthe use of a top strap, latch the hookonto the anchor bracket and tightenthe top strap.See the following instructions to install theanchor bracket.

Coupe —On the filler panel behind therear seata. Using the illustration as a guide, runyour fingers across the trim of the fillerpanel itself to locate the position of theholes underneath.b. Make a hole in the covering directlyabove the hole in the filler panel.c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer andtighten down the anchor bracket for yourchild restraint system with a bolt. Torquethe bolt to 16.5–24.7 N⋅m (1.68–2.52 kgf-⋅m, 12.2–18.2 ft⋅lbf).

—Top strap anchors andlocations (Coupe on liftbackonly)

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To comply with Canada Motor VehicleSafety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana-da are provided with a bracket set in theglovebox, designed for use with any of the2 anchor locations shown in the illustra-tion.If your child restraint system does not pro-vide any of the necessary parts, ask youToyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint sys-tem.”)

Liftback (right seat)—On the luggagecompartment floora. Using the illustration as a guide, un-cover the anchor by rolling back the car-pet on the luggage compartment floor.The anchor hole is sealed.b. Remove the seal of the anchor.c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer andtighten down the anchor bracket for yourchild restraint system with a bolt. Torquethe bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ftl⋅bf).To comply with Canada Motor VehicleSafety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana-da are provided with a bracket set in theglovebox.

If you remove the anchor brackets whenthe child restraint system is necessary nolonger, replace the bolts in the holes toprevent entry of exhaust emissions, wateror dirt.

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Liftback (left seat)—On the luggagecompartment walla. Using the illustration as a guide, re-move the cap of the anchor.b. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer andtighten down the anchor bracket for yourchild restraint system with a bolt. Torquethe bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf)To comply with Canada Motor VehicleSafety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana-da are provided with a bracket set in theglovebox.

To change the steering wheel angle,hold the steering wheel, pull up thelock release lever, tilt the steeringwheel to the desired angle and releasethe lever.When the steering wheel is in a low posi-tion, it will spring up as you release thelock release lever.

CAUTION!� Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.� After adjusting the steering wheel,

try moving it up and down to makesure it is locked in position.

Tilt steering wheel

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Adjust the mirror so you can see theside of your vehicle in the mirror.Be careful when judging the size or dis-tance of any object seen in the outsiderear view mirror on the passenger’s side.It is a convex mirror with a curved surface.Any object seen in a convex mirror willlook smaller and farther away than whenseen in a flat mirror.

With power windows

Without power windows

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

If ice should jam the mirror, do notoperate the control or scrape themirror face. Use a spray de-icer tofree the mirror.

NOTICE

—Power rear view mirrorcontrolOutside 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.

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 1The reflection in the mirror has greaterclarity at this position.Night driving—Lever at position 2Remember that by reducing glare youalso lose some rear view clarity.

Anti-glare inside rear viewmirror—Folding rear view mirrors

Part 1 Headlights and turn signals

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Chapter 1-4Lights, Wipers and Defogger� Headlights and turn signals� Emergency flashers� Instrument panel light control� Front fog lights� Interior lights� Personal lights� Ignition switch light� Luggage compartment light� Windshield wipers and washer� Rear window wiper and washer� Rear window defogger

HEADLIGHTSTo turn on the following lights: Twistthe headlight/turn signal lever knob.Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,side marker and instrument panel lightsPosition 2—Headlights and all of theaboveThe lights automatically turn off when thedriver’s door is opened with the ignitionturned off. To turn them on again, turn thekey to the “ON” position or actuate theheadlight switch. If you are going to parkfor over one week, make sure the head-light switch is off.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the lightson for a long period when theengine is not running.

Daytime running light system (Canadaonly)The headlights turn on when the parkingbrake is released with the engine started,even with the light switch in the “OFF”position. They will not go off until the igni-tion switch is turned off.To turn on the other exterior lights and in-strument panel lights, twist the knob to theposition 1.Under the daytime running light system,the headlights turn on at reduced intensi-ty. 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 will tellyou 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”.

TURN SIGNALTo signal a turn, push the headlight/turn signal lever up or down to posi-tion 1.The key must be in the “ON” position.The lever automatically returns after 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 signal bulbis burned out.

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

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NOTICE

To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the lightson for a long period when theengine is not running.

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

To turn on the front fog lights, twist theband of the headlight and turn signalswitch lever. They will come on whenthe tail lights are turned on.

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To turn on the interior light, push theswitch.To turn the light off, slightly push theswitch on the opposite side.The interior light switch has the followingposition:“ON”—Turns the light all the time.“DOOR”—Turns the light on when eitherside door or the back door is opened. Thelight goes off when both side doors andthe back door are closed.

The interior lights operate separatelywith each outer switch.To turn on the light, push the switch onyour side. To turn the light off, push theswitch once again.The center switch has the following posi-tions:“DOOR”—Turn both lights on when eitherside door or the back door is opened. Thelights remain on for some time after bothside doors and the back door are closed.“OFF”—The lights are off unless you op-erate either outside switch.

To operate the personal light, movethe knob.To turn on: Push the knob forward.To turn off: Pull the knob backward.The light comes on when either side dooris opened.

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For easy access to the ignition switch,the ignition switch light comes onwhen either side door or the back dooris opened.The light remains on for some time afterboth side doors and the back door areclosed.Vehicles with power door lock system—When all the doors are locked or theignition switch is turned to “ACC”, “ON” af-ter all the doors are closed, the light fadesout.

To turn the luggage compartment lighton, open the back door and push theswitch. Closing the back door will turnthe light off.

To turn on the windshield wipers,move the lever.The key must be in the “ON” position.There are three speed settings:Intermittent—With the lever at the posi-tion 1Slow—With the lever at the position 2Fast—With the lever at the position 3With interval adjuster: The “INT TIME”band lets you adjust the wiping time inter-val when the wiper lever is in the intermit-tent position (position 1). Twist the bandupward to increase the time betweensweeps, and downward to decrease it.

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To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever to-ward you.The windshield wipers will operate a cou-ple of times after the washer squirts.For instructions on adding washer fluid,see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3.In freezing weather, warm the windshieldwith the defroster before using the wash-er. This will help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing on your windshield, whichcan block your vision.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if thewindshield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

To turn on the rear window wiper, twistthe lever knob upward.The key must be in the “ON” position.There are two speed settings:Intermittent—With the lever at the posi-tion 1Normal—With the lever at the position 2To squirt washer fluid on the rear window,twist the knob upward or downward as faras it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob au-tomatically returns from these positionsafter you release it.For instructions on adding washer fluid,see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3.

NOTICE

Do not operate the rear wiper if therear window is dry. It may scratchthe glass.

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To defog or defrost the rear window,push the switch.The key must be in the “ON” position.The thin heater wires on the inside of therear window will quickly clear the surface.An indicator light will illuminate to indicatethe defogger is operating.Push the switch once again to turn the de-fogger off.With timer: The system will automaticallyshut off after the defogger has operatedabout 15 minutes.

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

�Without timer: To prevent the bat-tery from being discharged, turnthe switch on when the engine isrunning.

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

�Convertible models: When theconvertible top is completely low-ered, keep the rear window defog-ger turned off to avoid damage tothe convertible top.

Rear window defogger

Part 1 Fuel gauge

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Chapter 1-5Gauges, Metersand Service reminderindicators� Fuel gauge� Engine coolant temperature

gauge� Tachometer� Odometer and trip meter� Service reminder indicators and

warning buzzers

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 over 1/4full.This fuel gauge has a non-return typeneedle which remains at the last indicatedposition when the ignition switch is turnedoff.If the level approaches “E” or the low fuellevel warning light comes on, fill the fueltank as soon as possible.

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 cool-ant temperature when the ignitionswitch is on. The engine operatingtemperature will vary with changes inweather and engine load.If the needle moves into the red zone,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 high

speed driving.

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

� Towing a trailer

NOTICE

�Do not remove the thermostat inthe engine cooling system as thismay cause the engine to overheat.The thermostat is designed tocontrol the flow of coolant to keepthe temperature of the enginewithin the specified operatingrange.

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

The tachometer indicates enginespeed in thousands of rpm (revolu-tions per minute). Use it while drivingto select correct shift points and toprevent engine lugging and overrev-ving.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.

TachometerEngine coolant temperaturegauge

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These meters show the running dis-tance.1 Odometer—It shows the total dis-tance the vehicle has been driven.2 Trip meters—It shows the distancesdriven since the last time it was set tozero.The black digits on white indicate tenths ofkilometers or miles3 Trip meter reset knob—It resets thetrip meter to zero,.To reset the trip meter, push the knob.

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(a) Brake System Warning LightThis light has the following functions:Parking brake reminderIf this light is on, make sure the parkingbrake is fully released. The light should gooff.Low brake fluid level warningIf this light comes on and stays on whileyou are driving, slowdown and pull off theroad. Then stop the vehicle carefully.There maybe a problem somewhere inthe brake system. Check the fluid level ofthe see-through reservoir.To make sure the parking brake has notcaused the warning light to come on,check to see that the parking brake is fullyreleased.If the brake fluid level is low...At a safe place, test your brakes by start-ing and stopping.� If you judge that the brakes still work

adequately, drive cautiously to yournearest dealer or shop for repairs.

� If the brakes are not working, have thevehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow-ing information, see Part 4.)

It is dangerous to continue drivingnormally when the brake fluid levelis low.

CAUTION!

If the brake fluid level is correct...Have the warning system checked byyour Toyota dealer.(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and

BuzzerOnce the ignition key is turned to “ON” or“START”, the reminder light and buzzercome on if the driver’s seat belt is not fas-tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt,the light stays on and the buzzer stops af-ter about 4 to 8 seconds.(c) Discharge Warning LightThis 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, ect., and drive directly to thenearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving if theengine drive belt is broken or loose.

(d) Low Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light warns that the engine oil pres-sure is too low.If it flickers or stays on while you are driv-ing, pull off the road to a safe place andstop the engine immediately. Call a Toyo-ta dealer or qualified repair shop for assis-tance.The light may occasionally flicker whenthe engine is idling or it may come on brief-ly after a hard stop. There is no cause forconcern if it then goes out when the en-gine is accelerated slightly.The light may come on when the oil levelis extremely low. It is not designed to indi-cate low oil level, and the oil level must bechecked using the level dipstick.

NOTICE

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

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(e) Malfunction indicator lampThis lamp comes on in the followingcases.a. The fuel tank is completely empty.(See “Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1-5 for in-structions.)b. There is a problem somewhere inyour engine or automatic transmissionelectrical system.If it comes on while you are driving in caseb, have your vehicle checked/repaired byyour Toyota dealer as soon as possible.(f) Low Fuel Level Warning LightThis light comes on when the fuel level inthe tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up thetank as soon as possible.(g) “ABS” Warning LightThis light warns that there is a problemsomewhere in your anti-lock brake sys-tem.If the light comes on while you are driving,have your vehicle checked by your Toyotadealer as soon as possible.The light will come on when the ignitionkey is turned to the “ON” position. Afterabout 3 seconds, the light will go off.

When the “ABS” warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), thebrake system operates conventionally butanti-lock brake system is not assistingbrake performance so that the wheels canlock-up during sudden braking or brakingon slippery road surfaces.(h) Open Door Warning LightThis light remains on until all the doorsand back door are completely closed.(i) SRS Airbag Warning LightThis light will come on when the igni-tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON”position. After about 6 seconds, thelight w ill go off. This means the airbagsystem is operating properly.The warning light system monitors thefront airbag sensors, center airbag sensorassembly, inflators, warning light, inter-connecting wiring 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.� The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position or remains on.

� The light comes on while driving.

(j) Key Reminder BuzzerThis buzzer reminds you to remove thekey when you open the driver’s door withthe ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”position.CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDI-CATORS (except the low fuel levelwarning light)1. Apply the parking brake.2. Open either side door or the backdoorThe open door warning light should comeon.3. Close the door.The open door warning light should go off.4. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.The SRS airbag warning light shouldcome on. It goes off after about 6 sec-onds.5. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but donot start the engine.All the service reminder indicators exceptthe open door warning light and SRS air-bag warning light should come on. The“ABS” warning light goes off after about 3seconds.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 it checkedby your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-sible.

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Chapter 1-6Ignition switch,Transmissionand Parking brake� Ignition switch with steering lock� Automatic transmission� Manual transmission� Parking brake� Cruise control

“Start” - Starter motor on. The key willreturn to the “ON” position when re-leased.For starting tips, see Part 3.“ON” - Engine on and all accessorieson.This is the normal driving position.“ACC” - Accessories such as the ra-dio operate, but the engine is off.If you leave the key in the “ACC” or“LOCK” position and open the driver’sdoor, a buzzer will remind you to removethe key.“LOCK” - Engine is off and the steer-ing wheel is locked. The key can be re-moved only at this position.

You must push in the key to turn the keyfrom “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. Onvehicles with an automatic transmission,the selector lever must be put in the “P”position before pushing the key.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.

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

CAUTION!

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.

Vehicles with cruise control - When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the over-drive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,see “Cruise control” in this chapter.66

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Your automatic transmission has a shiftlock system to minimize the possibility ofincorrect operation. This means you canonly shift out of “P” position when thebrake pedal is depressed (with the ignitionswitch in “ON” position and the lock re-lease button depressed).(a) Normal Driving1. Start the engine as instructed in “Howto start the engine” in Part 3. The trans-mission must be in “P” or “N”.2. With your foot holding down the brakepedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.In “D” position, the automatic transmis-sion system will select the most suitablegear for running conditions such as nor-mal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing,etc.Always turn the overdrive switch on forbetter fuel economy and quieter driving. Ifthe engine coolant temperature is low, thetransmission will not shift the overdrivegear even with the overdrive switch on.

Never put your foot in the accelera-tor pedal while shifting.

CAUTION!

3. Release the parking brake and brakepedal. Depress the accelerator pedalslowly for smooth starting.(b) Using engine brakingTo use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:� Turn off the overdrive switch. The “O/D

OFF” indicator light will come on andthe transmission will downshift to thethird gear.

� Shift into the “2” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the secondgear when the vehicle speed dropsdown to or lower than the followingspeed, and more powerful enginebraking will be obtained.7A-FE engine 92 km/h (56 mph). . . . 5S-FE engine 94 km/h (58 mph). . . .

� Shift into the “L” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the first gearwhen the vehicle speed drops down toor lower than the following speed, andmaximum engine braking will be ap-plied.7A-FE engine 44 km/h (27 mph). . . . 5S-FE engine 45 km/h (28 mph). . . .

Vehicles with cruise control—When thecruise control is being used, even if youdownshift the transmission by turning offthe overdrive switch, engine braking is notapplied because the cruise control is notcancelled. For ways to decrease the ve-hicle speed, see “Cruise control” in thischapter.

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

CAUTION!

(c) Using the “2” and “L” positionsThe “2” and “L” positions are used forstrong engine braking as described pre-viously.With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, youcan start the vehicle in motion as with thelever in “D”.With the selector lever in “2”, the vehiclewill start in the first gear and automaticallyshift to the second gear.With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-mission is engaged in the first gear.

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NOTICE

�Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. Watch the tachometer tokeep engine rpm from going intothe red zone. The approximatemaximum allowable speed foreach position is given below foryour reference:

7A-FE engine“2” 100 km/h (62 mph). . . . . . . . “L” 48 km/h (30 mph). . . . . . . .

5S-FE engine“2” 120 km/h (63 mph). . . . . . . . “L” 48 km/h (30 mph). . . . . . . .

�Do not continue hill climbing orhard towing for a long time in the“2” or “L” position. This maycause severe automatic transmis-sion damage from overheating.To prevent such damage, “D”position should be used in hillclimbing or hard towing.

(d) Backing up1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. With the brake pedal held down with

your foot, shift the selector lever to the“R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while thevehicle is moving.

(e) Parking1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully tosecurely apply the parking brake.3. With the brake pedal pressed down,shift the selector lever to the “P” position.

While the vehicle is moving, neverattempt to move the selector leverinto “P” position under any circu-mstances. Serious mechanical da-mage and loss of vehicle controlmay result.

CAUTION!

(f) Good driving practice� If the transmission is repeatedly up-

shifted and downshifted between thirdgear and overdrive when climbing agentle slope, the overdrive switchshould be turned off. Be sure to turnthe switch on immediately afterward.

� When towing a trailer, in order to main-tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse overdrive.

Always keep your foot on the brakepedal while stopped with the enginerunning. This prevents the vehiclefrom creeping.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on anupgrade with the accelerator pedal.It can cause the transmission tooverheat. Always use the brakepedal or parking brake.

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

If you rock your vehicle to make itout when it becomes stuck in snow,mud, sand, etc., first check thatthere is no physical object or peoplearound the vehicle. During oper-ation, the vehicle may suddenlymove forward or backward, causinginjury or damage to nearby peopleor objects.

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NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions to preventdamage to the transmission andother parts.�Do not depress the accelerator

pedal while shifting the selectorlever or before the transmission iscompletely shifted to forward orreverse gear.

�Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.

�If your vehicle remains stuck afterrocking the vehicle several times,consider other ways such as tow-ing.

(h) If you cannot shift the selector leverout of “P” positionIf you cannot shift the selector lever from“P” position even though the brake pedalis depressed, use the shift lock overridebutton. For instructions, see “If you can-not shift automatic transmission selectorlever” in Part 4.

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 speedsThe transmission is fully synchronizedand upshifting or downshifting is easy.For the best compromise between fueleconomy and vehicle performance, youshould upshift or downshift at the follow-ing speeds:

7A-FE engineLow altitude-1219 m (4000 ft) or lower

gear km/h (mph)1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37 (23)3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64/45*1 (40/28*1)4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72/64*2 (45/40*1)

*1: For constant-speed cruise or constantspeed cruise after deceleration.

High altitude-Higher than 1219 m (4000 ft)

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

5S-FE enginegear km/h (mph)

1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25)3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40)4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)

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

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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 exces-sive engine wear and high fuel consump-tion.Maximum allowable speedsTo get on a highway or to pass slower traf-fic, maximum acceleration may be neces-sary. Make sure you observe the followingmaximum allowable speeds in each gear:

7A-FE enginegear km/h (mph)

1 56 (35)2 93 (58)3 134 (83)4 182 (113)

5S-FE enginegear km/h (mph)

1 51 (32)2 85 (53)3 126 (78)4 162 (101)

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, put

the transmission in neutral, releasethe clutch pedal momentarily, and thentry again.

� When towing a trailer, in order to main-tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse the fifth gear.

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

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into reverse.

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When parking, firmly apply the park-ing brake to avoid inadvertent creep-ing.To set: Pull up the lever. For better holdingpower, first depress the brake pedal andhold it while setting the brake.To release: Pull up the lever slightly, pressthe thumb button, and lower.To remind you that the parking brake isset, the parking brake reminder light in theinstrument panel remains on until you re-lease the parking brake.

Before driving, be sure the parkingbrake is fully released and the park-ing brake reminder light is off.

CAUTION!

The cruise control allows you to cruisethe vehicle at a desired speed over 40km/h (25 mph) even with your foot offthe accelerator pedal.Your cruising speed can be maintained upor down grades within the limits of engineperformance, although a slight speedchange may occur when driving up ordown the grades. On steeper hills, agreater speed change will occur so it isbetter to drive without the cruise control.

� To help maintain maximum con-trol of your vehicle, do not use thecruise control when driving inheavy or varying traffic, or on slip-pery (rainy, icy or snow-covered)or winding roads.

� Avoid vehicle speed increaseswhen driving downhill. If the ve-hicle speed is too fast in relation tothe cruise control set speed, can-cel the cruise control then down-shift the transmission to use en-gine braking to slow down.

CAUTION!TURNING ON THE SYSTEMTo operate the cruise control, press the“CRUISE ON-OFF” switch. This turns thesystem on. The indicator light in the instru-ment panel shows that you can now setthe vehicle at a desired cruising speed.Another press will turn the system com-pletely off.

To avoid accidental cruise controlengagement, keep the “CRUISEON-OFF” switch off when not usingthe cruise control.

CAUTION!

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SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEEDOn vehicles with automatic transmission,the transmission must be in “D” beforeyou set the cruise control speed.Bring your vehicle to the desired speed,push the lever down in the “SET/COAST”direction and release it. This sets the ve-hicle at that speed. If the speed is not sat-isfactory, tap the lever up for a fasterspeed, or tap it down for a slower speed.Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal.

If you need acceleration — for example,when passing—depress the acceleratorpedal enough for the vehicle to exceed theset speed. When you release it, the ve-hicle will return to the speed set prior to theacceleration.

(For manual transmission)While driving with the cruise cont-rol on, do not shift to neutral with-out depressing the clutch pedal, asthis may cause engine racing oroverreving.

CAUTION!

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEEDYou can cancel the preset speed by:a. Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL” di-rection and releasing it.b. Depressing the brake pedal.c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manualtransmission).If the vehicle speed falls below about 40km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto-matically cancel out.If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10mph) below the preset speed, the presetspeed will also automatically cancel out.

If the preset speed automatically cancelsout other than for the above cases, haveyour vehicle checked by your Toyota deal-er at the earliest opportunity.RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEEDPush the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direc-tion and hold it. Release the lever whenthe desired speed is attained. While thelever is held up, the vehicle will graduallygain speed.However, a faster way to reset is to accel-erate the vehicle and then push the leverdown in the “SET/COAST” direction.RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEEDPush the lever down in the “SET/COAST”direction and hold it. Release the leverwhen the desired speed is attained. Whilethe lever is held down, the vehicle speedwill gradually decrease.However, a faster way to reset is to de-press the brake pedal and then push thelever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.On vehicles with automatic transmission,even if you turn off the overdrive switchwith the cruise control on, engine brakingwill not be applied because the cruise con-trol is not cancelled. To decrease the ve-hicle speed, reset to a slower speed withthe cruise control lever or depress thebrake pedal. If you use the brake pedal,cruise control is cancelled.

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RESUMING THE PRESET SPEEDIf the preset speed is cancelled by pullingthe control lever or by depressing thebrake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing thelever up in the “RES/ACC” direction willrestore the speed set prior to cancellation.However, once the vehicle speed falls be-low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the presetspeed will not be resumed.CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARN-INGIf the “CRUISE” indicator light in the in-strument cluster flashes when using thecruise control, press the “CRUISE ON-OFF” button to turn the system off andthen press it again to turn it on.If any of the following conditions then oc-curs, there is some trouble in the cruisecontrol system.� The indicator light does not come on.� The indicator light flashes again.� The indicator light goes out after it

comes on.If this is the case, contact your Toyotadealer and have your vehicle inspected.

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Chapter 1-7Car audio systemand Air conditioningsystemCar audio system� Reference� Using your audio system: some

basics� Using your audio system:

controls and features� Anti-theft system� Car audio system operating

hintsAir conditioning system� Controls� Operating Tips� Instrument panel vents

Type 1: AM·FM ETR radio

Type 2-1: AM⋅ FM ETR radio/cassetteplayer

Type 2-2: AM·FM ETR radio/cassetteplayer

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Type 3: AM⋅ FM ETR radio/cassetteplayer/compact disc player

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 igni-tion key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFFPush “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio sys-tem on and off.Push “AM⋅FM” or “TAPE” or “CD” to turnon that function without pushing “PWR/VOL”.You can turn on the cassette player orcompact disc player by inserting a cas-sette tape or a compact disc.You can turn off the cassette player orcompact disc player by ejecting the cas-sette tape or compact disc. If the audiosystem was previously off, then the entireaudio system will be turned off when youeject the cassette tape or disc. If anotherfunction was previously playing, it willcome on again.SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONSPush “AM⋅FM” , “TAPE” or “CD” if the sys-tem is already on but you want to switchfrom one function to another.

TONE AND BALANCEFor details about your system’s tone andbalance controls, see the description ofyour own system.ToneHow good an audio program sounds toyou is largely determined by the mix of thetreble, midrange, and bass levels. In fact,different kinds of music and vocal pro-grams usually sound better with differentmixes of treble, mid-range, and bass.BalanceA 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 to astereo recording or broadcast, changingthe right/left balance will increase the vol-ume of one group of sounds while de-creasing the volume of another.

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YOUR RADIO ANTENNATo lower a manual antenna, carefully pushit down.To lower a power antenna, turn off the au-dio system by pushing “PWR/VOL”, orturn the ignition key to “LOCK”.On some models, the power antenna au-tomatically retracts when the radio modeis switched off to turn on the cassette tapeplayer or compact disc player.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the antenna,make sure it is retracted beforedriving your Toyota through anautomatic car wash.

YOUR CASSETTE PLAYERWhen 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 thancassette tapes into the slot, or thetape player may be damaged.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYERWhen you insert a disc, gently push it inwith the label side up. (the player will auto-matically eject a disc if the label side isdown.) The compact disc player will playfrom track 1 through the end of the disc.Then it will play from track 1 again.

NOTICE

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

8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singlesYour compact disc player does not needan adaptor to play compact disc singles.Companct disc singles are about 8 cm (3in.) in diameter-smaller than standarddiscs.After you eject a compact disc single, donot insert a standard 12 cm (5 in.) disc un-til “DISC” disappears from the display.

NOTICE

Do not use an adaptor for compactdisc singles—it could cause track-ing errors or interfere with the ejec-tion of compact discs.

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Details 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 in thedesired station (see “TUNE” button).Push and hold down the button until youhear a beep-this will set the station to thebutton. The button number will appear onthe display.To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The buttonnumber and station frequency will appearon the display.These systems can store one AM and oneFM station for each button. The presetstation memory will be canceled out if thepower source is interrupted (battery dis-connected or fuse blown).AM ⋅ FMPush “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AMand FM brands. “AM” or “FM” will appearon the display.If the audio system is off, you can turn onthe radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”.

BAL (Balance)This knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the right and left speakers.Push“BAL/FADE” so that it pops out of itsretracted position. Turn the knob to adjustthe balance. Push the knob back into itsretracted position.BASSThis knob lets you adjust the bass level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Turn the knob to ad-just the bass. Push the knob back into itsretracted position.FADEThis knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the front and rear speakers.Push “BAL/FADE” so that it pops out of itsretracted position. Pull out the knob. Turnthe knob to adjust the front/rear balance.Push the knob back into its retracted posi-tion.

PWR⋅VOL (Power⋅ Volume)Push “PWR⋅VOL” to turn the audio sys-tem on and off. Turn “PWR⋅VOL” to adjustthe volume.SCANWhen you push “SCAN”, the radio findsthe next station up the station band, playsit for 5 seconds, and then scans again. Toselect a station, push “SCAN” a secondtime.ST (Stereo reception) displayYour radio automatically changes to re-ception 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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TREB (Treble)This knob lets you adjust treble level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Pull out the knob.Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Pushthe knob back into its retracted position.

TUNE

TuningYour Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR).Push and release the “∧ ” (up) or “∨ ”(down) side of “TUNE” to step up or downthe station band. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long and the radio willgo into the seek mode.

SeekingIn the seak mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down the sta-tion band.To seek a station, push and hold the “∧ ” or“∨ ” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep.Do this again to find another station.

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Details of specific buttons, controls, andfeatures are described in the alphabeticallisting that follows.

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Details of specific buttons, controls andfeatures are described in the alphabeticallisting that follows.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Press buttons)These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.To preset a station to a button: Tune in thedesired station (see “TUNE/SEEK” or“TUNE” 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 buttonnumber and station frequency will appearon the display.Type 2-1 and 2-2—These systems canstore one AM and one FM station for eachbutton. The preset station memory will becanceled out if thepower sourceis inter-rupted (battery disconnected or fuseblown).Type 2-3—These systems can store oneAM and two FM stations for each button.(The display will show “AM”, “FM1”, or“FM2” when you push “AM⋅FM”.) To can-cel out the preset station memory, push“1”, “2”, and “3” at the same time and holdthem in until you hear a beep.

(Eject Button)Type 2-1 and 2-3Push this button to eject a cassette.After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette but you willnot be able to reinsert it.AM⋅FMPush “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AMand FM bands.Type 2-1 and 2-2—“AM” or “FM” will ap-pear on the display.Type 2-3—“AM”, “FM1”, or “FM2” will ap-pear on the display.If the audio system is off, you can turn onthe radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”. Also, push“AM⋅FM” to switch from cassette opera-tion to radio operation.

APS (Automatic program selection)Type 2-3 onlyThe automatic program selection (APS)feature allows you to program your cas-sette player to skip forwark or backward tolocate the song you want to hear. You canskip up to nine tracks at a time.Push “APS”. “APS” and “1” will appear onthe display.Next, push “APS” until the number on thedisplay reaches the number of tracks youwant to skip. If you push “APS” ten times,the APS feature will be turned off.� If you choose the number “1”, the play-

er will rewind to the beginning of thecurrent track.

� When counting the number of tracksyou want to rewind, remember tocount the current track as well. For ex-ample, if you want to rewind to a songthat is two before the song you are lis-tening to, push “APS” until “3” appearson the display.

Finally, push “REW” or “FF” to choose thedirection you want to skip. The player willrewind or fast forward the selected num-ber of tracks and play.

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The APS number you select can be higherthan the number of tracks remaining onthe current cassettte side. After the begin-ning or end of the tape is reached, theplayer will automatically reverse sidesand rewind or fast forward the additionalnumber of tracks.There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks in order for the APSfeature to work correctly. In addition, theAPS feature may not work well with somespoken word, live, or classical recordings.BAL (Balance)This knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the right and left speakers.Types 2-1 and 2-3—Pull out “PWR/VOL/BAL”. Turn the knob to adjust the balance.Push the knob back into its normal posi-tion.Type 2-2—Push “BAL/FADE” so that itpops out of its retracted position. Turn theknob to adjust the balance. Push the knobback into its retracted position.BASSThis knob lets you adjust the bass level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Turn the knob to ad-just the bass. Push the knob back into itsretracted position.

Dolby NR*Type 2-1 and 2-2If you are listening to a tape that was re-corded with Dolby Noise Reduction,push the button marked with thedouble-D symbol. The double-D symbolwill appear on the display. Push the buttonagain to turn off Dolby NR.The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-tion, play your tapes with this button on oroff according to the mode used for record-ing the tape.*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-oratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby B ⋅ C NR*Type 2-3 onlyIf you are listening to a tape that was re-cored with Dolby B or C Noise Reduc-tion, push the button marked with thedouble-D symbol until the appropriatesymbol appears on the display. To turn offDolby NR, push the button until the sym-bol disappears from the display.

The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. The Dolby C NR mode re-duces tape noise by another 10 dB, orabout 20 dB total. For best sound repro-duction, select the same NR mode thatwas used to record the tape.*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-oratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol


EJECTType 2-2 onlyPush “EJECT” to eject a cassette.After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette but you willnot be able to reinsert it.FADEThis knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the front and rear speakers.Type 2-1 and 2-3—Move the “FADE” ringaround “PWR/VOL” to adjust the balancebetween the front and rear speakers.Push the “BAL/FADE” knob so that it popsout of its retracted position. Pull out theknob. Turn the knob to adjust the front/rear balance. Push the knob back into itsretracted position.

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MTL (Metal) displayType 2-3 onlyIf a metal or chrome equivalent cassettetape is put in the cassette player, the play-er will automatically adapt to it and “MTL”will appear on the display.PROG (Program)Push “PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape. The display indicateswhich side is currently selected ( “∧ ” indi-cates 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.PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)Types 2-1 and 2-3Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio sys-tem on and off. Turn the “PWR/VOL” knobto adjust the volume.Pull out and then turn “PWR/VOL” to ad-just the balance between the right and leftspeakers. Move “FADE” around “PWR/VOL” to adjust the front/rear balance.

PWR/VOL (Power ⋅Volume)Type 2-2 onlyPush “PWR⋅VOL” to turn the audio sys-tem on and off. Turn the “PWR⋅VOL” knobto adjust the volume.REW/FF (Rewind/Fast forward)Push the “FF” side of the button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear onthe display. Push the “REW” side to re-wind a tape. “REW” will appear on the dis-play.To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding,push “FF” or “TAPE”; to stop the tapewhile it is rewinding, push “REW” or“TAPE”. The tape will immediately beginto play.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.

R⋅M (Radio monitor)Type 2-3 onlyThe radio monitor feature allows your tolisten to the radio while a cassette is beingrewound or fast forwarded.Push “R⋅M”. “R⋅M” will appear on the dis-play. Any time you are rewinding or fastforwarding a cassette tape, the radio willplay the station that was set most recent-ly. (You can not change the radio stationunless you switch out of the cassette play-er function.)Push “R⋅M” again to turn off the R⋅M fea-ture.RPT (Repeat)Type 2-3 onlyThe repeat feature automatically replaysthe current cassette.Push “RPT” while the track is playing.“RPT” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically be re-wound and replayed. This process will becontinued until you push the button againto 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.

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SCANTypes 2-1 and 2-3RadioYou can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stations forthat band.To scan the preset stations: Quickly pushand release “SCAN”. If you hear a beep,you held the button too long, and the radiowill scan all the frequencies. The radio willtune in the next preset station up theband, stay there for a few seconds, andthen move to the next preset station. Toselect a station, push “SCAN” a secondtime.To scan all the frequencies: Push “SCAN”until you hear a beep. The radio will findthe next station up the station band, staythere for a few seconds, and then scanagain. To select a station, push “SCAN” asecond time.Cassette PlayerType 2-3 onlyThe cassette player scan feature is similarto the radio scan feature and uses thesame button.

Push “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on thedisplay. The player will fast forward to thenext cassette track, play it for 12 seconds,and then scan again. To select a track,push “SCAN” a second time. If the playerreaches the end of one side of a cassettetape, it will continue scanning on the otherside.SKIPType 2-3 onlyThe skip feature allows you to fast forwardpast long stretches of blank tape. This isespecially useful at the end of cassettes.Push “SKIP”. “SKIP” will appear on thedisplay. The cassette player will keeptrack of how much blank space it plays.Any time it has played about 10 secondsof blank tape, it will automatically fast for-ward to the next track and begin to play.Push the button a second time to turn offthe skip feature.ST (Stereo reception) displayYour radio automatically changes to ste-reo reception when a stereo broadcast isreceived. “ST” appears on the display. Ifthe signal becomes weak, the radio re-duces the amount of channel separationto prevent the weak signal from creatingnoise. If the signal becomes extremelyweak, the radio switches from stereo tomono reception.

TAPEPush “Tape” to switch from radio opera-tion to cassette operation. If the audiosystem is off, you can turn on the cassetteplayer by pushing “TAPE”. In both cases,a cassette must already be loaded in theplayer.TREB (Treble)This knob lets you adjust the treble level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Pull out the knob.Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Pushthe knob back into its retracted position.TUNE, TUNE/SEEKTuningYour Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR).Push and release the “∧ ” (up) or “∨ ”(down) side of “TUNE” or “TUNE/SEEK”to step up or down the station band. If youhear a beep, you held the button too longand the radio will go into the seek mode.SeekingIn the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down the sta-tion band.To seek a station, push and hold the “∧ ” or“∨ ” side of “TUNE” or “TUNE/SEEK” untilyou hear a beep. Do this again to findanother station.

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Button display for radio/cassette tapeplayer/compact disc player

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Your audio system shows three differentbutton displays that changes in accor-dance with the audio mode you have se-lected.Radio display (display 1)Cassette player display (display 2)Compact disc player display (display 3)Details of specific buttons, controls, andfeatrues are described in the alphabeticallisting that follows.

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 in thedesired station (see “TUNE” button).Push and hold down the button until youhear a beep—this will set the station to thebutton. The button number will appear onthe display.To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The buttonnumber and station frequency will appearon the display.These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button. (The displaywill show “AM”, “FM1”, or “FM2” when youpush “AM⋅FM”.) To cancel out the presetstation memory, push “1”, “2”, and “3” atthe same time and hold them in until youhear a beep.

(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 but you willnot be able to reinsert it.

��/�� (Track down/up button)By using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.Cassette PlayerYou can skip up to nine tracks at a time.Push the up or down side of the button. “1.FF” or “1. REW” will appear on the display.Next, push either side of the track 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 thenumber of tracks youwant to rewind, remember to count thecurrent track as well. For example, if youwant to rewind to a song that is two beforethe song you are listening to, push on thedown side of the button until “3. REW” ap-pears on the display.If you have pushed the track button morethan you wanted to, push the other side ofthe button. The track number will be re-duced.The track number you select is not valid ifit is higher than the number of tracks re-maining on the current cassette side.

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� 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 automaticaally 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.Compact Disc PlayerPush either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn the beginning of the current track,push the down side of the button one time,quickly.��/��Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

Cassette PlayerPush the fast forward button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear onthe display. Push the reverse button to re-wind a tape. “REW” will appear on the dis-play.

To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding,push on the up side of the track down/upbutton or “TAPE”; to stop the tape while itis rewinding, push on the down side of thetrack down/up 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 PlayerIf 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 com-pact disc player will resume playing.AM⋅FMPush “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AMand FM bands. “AM”, “FM1”, or “FM2” willappear on the display. These systems al-low you to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.If the audio system is off, you can turn onthe radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”. Also, push“AM⋅FM” to switch from cassette or com-pact disc operation to radio operation.

BAL (Balance)This knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the right and left speakers.Push “MID/BAL” so that it pops out of itsretracted position. Pull out the knob. Turnthe knob to adjust the balance. Push theknob back into its retracted position.BASSThis knob lets you adjust the bass level.Push “BASS” so that it pops out of its re-tracted position. Turn the knob to adjustthe bass. Push the knob back into its re-tracted position.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 turn onthe compact disc player by pushing “CD”.In both cases, a disc must already beloaded in the player.When the audio is set into compact discoperation, the display shows the tracknumber currently being played. Pushing“CD” changes the display to show thelength of the current program beingplayed so far. By pushing the button onceagain, the display retruns to that of tracknumber.

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Dolby B ⋅ C NR*If you are listening to a tape that was re-cored with Dolby B or C Noise Reduc-tion, push the button marked with thedouble-D symbol until the appropriatesymbol appears on the display. To turn offDolby NR, push the button until the sym-bol disappears from the display.The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. The Dolby C NR mode re-duces tape noise by another 10 dB, orabout 20 dB total. For best sound repro-duction, select the same NR mode thatwas used to record the tape.*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-oratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol


Five EQ settings

EQ (Equalizer)Your audio system can store five differentEQ settings in its memory so that you willnot need to readjust it every time you lis-ten to a different program.Five common settings are stored in thesystem’s memory when it is manufac-tured (see illustration).To use a preset EQ setting: Push “EQ”.The levers for the first setting and “EQ-1”will appear on the display. Push “EQ” untilyou reach the setting you want. The audiosystem will adjust the program you arehearing to the selected setting.To change a preset EQ setting: Push “EQ”until the setting you want to change ap-pears on the display. Adjust the bass,mid-range, and treble levels using the“BASS”, “MID/BAL”, and “TREB/FADE.”To save an EQ setting: After you havechanged a setting, push “EQ” until youhear a beep. This will replace the originalfactory setting with your new one.To cancel one of the EQ settings yousaved: With the setting on the display,push in and hold “EQ” until you haveheard both the first “save” beep and a sec-ond beep that means the setting has beencanceled. The original factory setting willappear on the display.

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To cancel all of the changed EQ setting:Push and hold in “EQ” until you hear athird beep.FADEThis knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the front and rear speakers.Push “TREB/FADE” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Pull out the knob.Turn the knob to adjust the front/rear bal-ance. Push the knob back into its re-tracted position.MID (Mid-range)This knob lets you adjust the mid-rangelevel.Push “MID/BAL” knob so that it pops outof its retracted position. Turn the knob toadjust the mid-range level. Push the knobback into its retracted position.MTL (Metal) displayIf a metal or chrome equivalent cassettetape is put in the cassette player, the play-er will automatically adapt to it and “MTL”will appear on the display.

PROG (Program)Push “PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape. The display indicateswhich side is currently selected (“∧ ” indi-cates top side, “v” 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.PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio sys-tem on and off. Turn “PWR/VOL” to adjustthe volume.RAND (Random)The random feature allows you to listen tothe tracks on a compact disc in random or-der.When you push “RAND”, “RAND” will ap-pear on the display and the player will playthe tracks in random order. Push the but-ton again to turn off the random feature.

RM (Radio Monitor)The radio monitor feature allows you tolisten to the radio while a cassette is beingrewound or fast forwarded.Push “RM”. “RM” will appear on the dis-play. Any time you are rewinding or fastforwarding a cassette tape, the radio willplay the station that was set most recent-ly. (You can not change the radio stationunless you switch out of the cassette play-er function.)Push “RM” again to turn off the RM fea-ture.RPT (Repeat)The repeat feature automatically replaysthe current cassette or compact disctrack.Push “RPT” while the track is playing.“RPT” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically be re-wound and replayed. This process will becontinued until you push the button againto turn off the repeat feature.Cassettes—There must be at least 3seconds of blank space between tracks inorder for the repeat feature to workcorrectly.

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SCANRadioYou can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stations forthat band.To scan the preset stations: Quickly pushand release “SCAN.” If you hear a beep,you held the button too long, and the radiowill scan all the frequencies. The radio willtune in the next preset station up theband, stay there for a few seconds, andthen move to the next preset station. Toselect a station, push “SCAN” a secondtime.To scan all the frequencies: Push “SCAN”until you hear a beep. The radio will findthe next station up the station band, staythere for a few seconds, and then scanagain. To select a station, push “SCAN” asecond time.Cassette PlayerThe cassette player scan feature is similarto the radio scan feature and uses thesame button.Push “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on thedisplay. The player will fast forward to thenext cassette track, play it for 12 seconds,and then scan again. To select a track,push “SCAN” a second time. If the playerreaches the end of one side of a cassettetape, it will continue scanning on the otherside.

Compact disc playerThe compact disc player scan feature issimilar to the radio scan feature.Push “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on thedisplay. The compact disc player will playthe next track for 10 seconds, then scanagain. To select a track, push “SCAN” asecond time. If the player reaches the endof the disc, it will continue scanning attrack 1.SKIPThe skip feature allows you to fast forwardpast long stretches of blank tape. This isespecially useful at the end of cassettes.Push “SKIP”. “SKIP” will appear on thedisplay. The cassette player will keeptrack of how much blank space it plays.Any time it has played about 10 secondsof blank tape, it will automatically fast for-ward to the next track and begin to play.Push the button a second time to turn offthe skip feature.ST (Stereo reception) displayYour radio automatically changes to ste-reo reception when a stereo broadcast isreceived. “ST” appears on the display. Ifthe signal becomes weak, the radio re-duces the amount of channel separationto prevent the weak signal from creatingnoise. If the signal becomes extremelyweak, the radio switches from stereo tomono reception.

TAPEPush “TAPE” to switch from radio or com-pact disc operation to cassette operation.If the audio system is off, you can turn onthe cassette player by pushing “TAPE”. Inboth cases, a cassette must already beloaded in the player.TREB (Treble)This knob lets you adjust the treble level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Pull out the knob.Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Pushthe knob back into its retracted position.TUNETuningYour Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR).Push and release the “∧ ” (up) or “v”(down) side of “TUNE” to step up or downthe station band. (If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long and the radio willgo into the seek mode.)SeekingIn the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down the sta-tion band.To seek a station, push and hold the “∧ ” or“v” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep.Do this again to find another station.

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The anti-theft system prevents the audiosystem from working after it has been dis-connected. To activate the system, youmust set a three-digit security code. Afterthe system is set, “SEC” will appear in thedisplay each time the ignition is turnedfrom “LOCK” or “ACC” or “ON”. Also, theanti-theft light flashes every few secondswhile the ignition key is in the “LOCK”position.You will need to know your security codeto reactivate your radio after electrical ser-vice is performed on your vehicle.Choose a security code that is easy to re-member and keep a copy of it (not in yourToyota).

NOTICEIf you pushed any wrong buttons onthe anti-theft system, the followingmessages will appear on thedisplay.�“Err”—You have pushed wrong

buttons.�“1-9”—Indicates the number of

errors you have made. You maymake up to nine errors, but nomore!

�“HELP”—The number of error youcan make was exceeded. The au-dio sytem is completely inoper-able. Contact you Toyota dealer.

Setting a security code for the firsttime.1. Turn off the audio system.Turn ignition key to “ACC”.Simultaneously push and hold in “1”, “6”,and “PWR/VOL” until “SEC” appears onthe display.

2. While you are holding in the “∧ ” side of“TUNE”, push “1”.The display will read “- - -“.On some modes, “�” and “�” will alsoturn on.

—Anti-theft system(Type 2-2 and 3 only)

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3. Input the three digit code.You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.For example, “209”:To set the first digit: Push “1” until the digityou want appears on the display.To set the second digit: Push “2” until thedigit you want appears on the display.To set the third digit: Push “3” until the digityou want appears on the display.

4. The three-digit code should be on thedisplay.Push and hold in “SCAN” until the displaygoes dark. (At first, “SEC” will appear onthe display.)

If you pushed any wrong buttons,“Err” and the number of errors youhave made will appear on the displaybefore “SEC” does. Go back to step 2and try again. If the display returns to“- - -” while you are entering the code,go back to step 3.To make sure the security code has beenaccepted, turn the ignition to “LOCK” andthen back to “ACC.” “SEC” should appearon the display.Choose a security code that is easy to re-member and keep a copy of it (not in yourToyota).

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Changing the security code1. Turn off the audio system.Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.Simultaneously push and hold in “1”, “6”,and “PWR/VOL” until “SEC” appears inthe display.

2. While you are holding in the “∧ ” sideof “TUNE” push “1”.The display will read “- - -”.On some models, “ �” and “�” will alsoturn on.

3. Input the existing three-digit code.You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.For example, “209”:To set the first digit: Push “1” until the digityou want appears on the display.To set the second digit: Push “2” until thedigit you want appears on the display.To set the third digit: Push “3” until the digityou want appears on the display.

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4. The three-digit code should be on thedisplay.Push “SCAN”.The display will read “- - -”.5. Repeat steps 2 and 3, this time enter-ing your new code. You can use digits “0”through “9”.

6. The new three-digit code should be onthe display.Push and hold in “SCAN” until the displaygoes dark. (At first, “SEC” will appear onthe display.)

If you pushed any wrong buttons,“Err” and the number of errors youhave made will appear on the displaybefore “SEC” does. Go back to step 2and try again. If the display returns to“- - -“ while you are entering the code,go back to step 3.To make sure the security code has beenaccepted, turn the ignition to “LOCK” andthen back to “ACC”. “SEC” should appearon the display.

NOTICE

A tenth error will activate theanti-theft system and “HELP” willappear on the display. The audiosystem will be completely inop-erable. At this time, the anti-theftlight also comes on. If this occurs,contact your Toyota dealer.

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Cleaning the security code.1. Turn off the audio system.Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.Simultaneously push and hold in “1”, “6”,and “PWR/VOL” until “SEC” appears onthe display.

2. While you are holding in the “∧ ” sideof “TUNE”, push “1”.The display will read “- - -“.On some models, “�” and “�” will alsoturn on.


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4. The three-digit code should be on thedisplay.Push “SCAN”.The display will read “- - -”.5. Wait for 10 seconds until the securitysystem is deactivated and the displaygoes dark.

If you pushed any wrong buttons,“Err” and the number of errors youhave made will appear on the displaybefore “SEC” does. Go back to step 2and try again. If the display returns to“—” while you are entering the code,go back to step 3.

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Reactivating a disabled audio system1. Turn the ignition switch to “ACC”.2. While you are holding in the “∧ ” side of

“TUNE”, push “1”.The dispay will read “- - -”.On some models, “�” and “�” will alsoturn on.

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4. The three-digit code should be on thedisplay.Push and hold in “SCAN” until the displaygoes dark. (At first, “SEC” will appear onthe display.)

If you pushed any wrong buttons,“Err” and the number of errors youhave made will appear on the displaybefore “SEC” does. Go back to step 2and try again. If the display returns to“- - -” while you are entering the code,go back to step 3.To make sure the security code has beenaccepted, turn the ignition to “LOCK” andthen back to “ACC”. “SEC” should appearon the display.

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NOTICETo ensure the correct audio systemoperation:�Be careful not to spill beverages

over the audio system.�Do not put anything other than a

cassette tape or Compact Discinto the slot.

ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGICOn some audio-units, when the instru-ment panel lights are on, the letters on op-erable buttons of the mode in current uselight up together with the mode selectionand eject buttons.RADIO RECEPTIONUsually, 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, and the farther youare from a station, the weaker its signalwill be. 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:FMFading and drifing stations—Generally,the effective range of FM is about 40 km(25 miles). Once outside this range, youmay notice fading and drifting, which in-crease with the distance from the radiotransmitter. They are often accompaniedby distortion.Multi-path—FM signals are reflective,making it possible for two signals to reachyour antenna at the same time. If this hap-pens, the signals will cancel each otherout, causing a momentary flutter or loss ofreception.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 originalsignal can be picked up again.

AMFading—AM broadcasts are reflected bythe upper atmosphere-especially atnight. These reflected signals can inter-fere with those received directly from theradio station, causing the radio station tosound alternately strong and weak.Station interference—when a reflectedsignal and a signal received directly froma radio 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 PLAY-ER AND TAPESFor high performance from your cassetteplayer and tapes:Clean the tape head and other parts regu-larly.� A dirty tape head or tape path can de-

crease sound quality and tangle yourcassette tapes. The easiest way toclean them is by using a cleaning tape.(A wet tape is recommended.)

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Use high-quality cassettes.� Low-quality cassette tapes can cause

many problems, including poor sound,inconsistent playing speed, andconstant auto-reversing. They canalso get stuck or tangled in the cas-sette player.

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

� Do not leave a cassette in the player ifyou are not listening to it, especially ifit 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.

CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISCPLAYER AND DISCS� Use only compact discs labeled as

shown.� Extremely high temperatures can

keep your compact disc player fromworking. On hot days, use the air con-ditioning to cool the vehicle interior be-fore you listen to a disc.

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

� 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.

� 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 the discup to the light.)

� Remove discs from the compact discplayer when you are not listening tothem. Store them in their plastic casesaway from moisture, heat, and directsunlight.

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 (notin circles). Dry it with another soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use a conventional re-cord cleaner or anti-static device.

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A new disc may have rough edges onits inner and outer perimeter. Removethe rough edges by pressing the sideof a ball-point pen or pencil againstthe inner and outer perimeter of thedisc as shown.If you continue to play a disc with roughedges, flakes will fall on to the signal sideof the disc and cause sound skipping orother problems.

Compact disc players use invisiblelaser beam which could cause haz-ardous radiation exposure if di-rected outside the unit. Be sure tooperate the player correctly asinstructed.

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1. Air Flow Selector2. Air Intake Selector3. “A/C” Button (on some models)4. Fan Speed Selector5. Temperature Selector

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Fan speed selectorTurn the knob to adjust the fan speed – tothe right to increase, to the left to de-crease.Temperature selectorTurn the knob to adjust the temperature –to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

Air flow selectorPress one of the buttons to select thevents used for air flow. An indicator lightwill illuminate to show which air flow modeis being selected.1 Panel—Air flows mainly from the in-strument panel vents.2 Bi-level —Air flows from both thefloor vents and the instrument panelvents.3 Floor —Air flows mainly from the floorvents.4 Floor/Windshield —Air flows mainlyfrom the floor vents and windshield vents.5 Windshield —Air flows mainly fromthe windshield vents.

For details about air flow selector settings,see the illustration after “A/C” button.Vehicles with “A/C” button—Pressing the windshield button 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 up thefront view more quickly.When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,pressing another air flow button pressingand the turns off the air conditioning.

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Air Intake selectorPress the button to select the air source.An indicator light will illuminate to showwhich air intake mode is being selected.1 Recirculate —Recirculates the air in-side the vehicle.2 Fresh —Draws outside air into thesystem.

“A/C” buttonTo 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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� To cool off your Toyota after it has beenparked in the hot sun, drive with thewindows open for a few minutes. Thisvents the hot air, allowing the air condi-tioning to cool the interior more quickly.

� 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 air onthe windshield. The windshield couldfog up because of the difference in airtemperature on the inside and outsideof the windshield.

� Keep the area under the front seatsclear to allow air to circulate through-out the vehicle.

� On cold days, move 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.

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HeatingFor 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 the win-dows from fogging, select fresh afterthe vehicle interior has been warmed.

� Press the “A/C” button on for dehumid-ified heating.

� Choose floor/windshield air flow toheat the vehicle interior while defrost-ing or defogging the windshield.

Air conditioningFor best results, set controls to:

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.

VentilationFor best results, set controls to:

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

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

Defogging and defrostingThe inside of the windshieldFor best results, set controls to:

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

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

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

Vehicles with “A/C” button-Pressing the windshield button 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 up thefront view more quickly.When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,pressing another airflow button turns offthe air conditioning.� On humid days, do not blow cold air on

the windshield—the difference be-tween the outside and inside tempera-tures could make the fogging worse.

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The outside of the windshieldFor best results, set controls to:

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

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

Vehicles with “A/C” button—Turning the air flow control knob to wind-shield position turns on the defroster-linked air conditioning. At this time, the“A/C” button indicator comes on regard-less of whether or not the “A/C” button ispressed in. This is to clean up the frontview more quickly.When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,moving the air flow control lever to anoth-er position turns off the air conditioning.� To heat the vehicle interior while de-

frosting the windshield, choose floor/windshield air flow.

If air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe instrument panel vents. The instru-ment panel vents may be opened orclosed as shown.

—Instrument panel vents

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OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTSAND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-8Other equipment� Clock� Cigarette lighter and ashtray� Glovebox� Auxiliary� Cup holder� Luggage cover� Floor mat

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, the timewill change to 2:00.

Once the electrical power source hasbeen disconnected from the clock, thetime is automatically set to 1:00 (oneo’clock).When the instrument panel lights areturned on, the brightness of the time indi-cation will be reduced.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.When it becomes heated, it automati-cally pops out ready for use.If the engine is not running, the key mustbe in the ”ACC” position.Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressedin.Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter orequivalent for replacement.

ASHTRAYTo use the ashtray, open the cover.When finished with your cigarette, thor-oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-vent other cigarette butts from catchingfire. After using the ashtray, close the ash-tray cover completely.To remove the ashtray, open the ashtraycover and pull it out.

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, always close the ash-tray cover completely after using.

CAUTION!

To use the glovebox, do this.To open: Pull the lever.With the instrument panel lights on, theglovebox light will come on when the glo-vebox is open.To lock: Insert the master key and turn itclockwise.

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

CAUTION!

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To open the auxiliary box, press on theknob and pull out the box lid.

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a suddenstop, always keep the auxiliary boxclosed while driving.

CAUTION!

The cup holder is designed for holdingcups or drink-cans fit snugly in itsholes.To use the cup holder, pull it out.When the cup holder is pulled out to thefirst click, you can also use the ashtray.

� Do not place anything else on thecup holder, as such items may bethrown about and possibly injurepeople in the vehicle during sud-den braking or an accident.

� Keep the cup holder shut when notin use.

CAUTION!

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When you open the back door, the lug-gage cover tilts up for easy access tothe luggage compartment.For additional luggage space, unhook thecords and lift the cover out of the retain-ers.

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Use a floor mat of the correct size.If the floor mat has a hole, then it is de-signed for use with a locking clip. Fix thefloor mat and locking clip into the hole inthe floor carpet.

Make sure the floor mat is properlyplaced on the floor carpet. If thefloor mat slips and interferes withthe movement of the pedals duringdriving, it may cause an accident.

CAUTION!

Floor mat

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INFORMATIONBEFORE DRIVINGYOUR TOYOTA� Break-in period� Fuel� Operation in foreign countries� Three-way catalytic converter� Engine exhaust cautions� Facts about engine oil consumption� Brake system� Brake pad wear limit indicators� Luggage stowage precautions� Your Toyota’s identification� Theft prevention labels� Suspension and chassis� Types of tires

Drive 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 of yourvehicle:� 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 first

300 km (200 miles).� Do not drive slowly with the manual

transmission in a high gear.� Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.� Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

FUEL TYPEYour new vehicle must use only un-leaded gasoline.To help prevent gas station mixups, yourToyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-ing. The special nozzle on pumps with un-leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas willnot.

NOTICE

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use ofleaded gasoline will cause thethree-way catalytic converter tolose its effectiveness and the emis-sion control system to function im-properly. Also, this can increasemaintenance costs.

OCTANE NUMBER7A-FE engine: Select Research OctaneNumber 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher.5S-FE engine: Select Research OctaneNumber 91 (Octane Rating 87) or high-er. For improved vehicle performance,the use of premium unleaded gasolinewith a research Octane Number of 96(Octane Rating 91) or higher is recom-mended.

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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 causefor concern.

GASOLINES CONTAINING DETER-GENT ADDITIVES

Toyota recommends use of gasolinesthat contain detergent additives toavoid build-up of engine deposits.For further details, ask your Toyota dealeror a local gasoline retailer.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE

Gasolines that contain MTBE (MethylTertiary-Butyl Ether) are available inthe market. If you use a gasoline mixedwith MTBE, make certain that it doesnot contain more than 15% of MTBE.If the use of gasolines containing MTBEcauses poor driveability and/or poor fueleconomy, you should discontinue the useof fuels containing MTBE.

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL

If you use gasohol in your Toyota, besure that it is u nleaded, has an octanerating no lower than 87 and does notcontain more than 10% ethanol.Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-nol.Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines containing methanol. If you usegasoline containing methanol, use onlygasoline meeting the requirements aboveand also containing less than 5% metha-nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-tors for methanol.

NOTICE

�Do not use gasohol other thanstated above. It will cause fuelsystem damage or vehicle perfor-mance problems.

�If driveablity problems are en-countered (poor hot starting, va-porizing, engine knock, etc.),discontinue the use.

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

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If you plan to drive your Toyota inanother country...First, comply with the vehicle registrationlaws.Second, confirm the availability of thecorrect fuel (unleaded and minimum oc-tane number).

7A-FE engines

5S-FE engines

The three-way catalytic converter isan emission control device installed inthe exhaust system.The purpose is to reduce pollutants in theexhaust gas.

CAUTION!� Keep people and combustible ma-

terials away from the exhaust pipewhile the engine is running. The ex-haust gas is very hot.

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

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 low

fuel level; running out of fuelcould cause the engine to misfire,creating an excessive load on thethree-way catalytic converter.

NOTICE

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�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

your vehicle.�Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.�Keep your engine in good running

order. Malfunctions in the engineelectrical system, electronic igni-tion system/distributor ignitionsystem or fuel system couldcause an extremely high three-way catalytic converter tempera-ture.

�If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, take yourvehicle in for a check-up as soonas possible. Remember, your To-yota dealer knows your vehicleand its three-way catalytic con-verter system best.

�To ensure that the three-way cata-lytic converter and the entireemission control system operateproperly, your vehicle must re-ceive the periodic inspections re-quired by the T oyota MaintenanceSchedule. For scheduled mainte-nance information, refer to theseparate “Owner’s Manual Sup-plement/Maintenance Schedule”.

CAUTION!

� Avoid inhaling the engine ex-haust. It contains carbon monox-ide, which is a colorless and odor-less gas. It can cause uncon-sciousness or even death.

� Make sure the exhaust systemhas no holes or loose connec-tions. The system should bechecked from time to time. If youhit something, or notice a changein the sound of the exhaust, havethe system checked 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 enginerunning. If it is unavoidable, how-ever, do so only in an unconfinedarea and adjust the heating orcooling system to force outsideair into the vehicle.

� Keep the trunk lid or back doorclosed while driving. An open orunsealed trunk lid or back doormay cause exhaust gases to bedrawn into the vehicle. If youmust drive with the trunk or backdoor lid open to accommodate alarge object, close the windows,open all the instrument panelvents and have the heating orcooling system deliver fresh airinto the vehicle by turning the fanto high speed with the air intakecontrol lever set at the outside airposition.

� To allow proper operation of yourvehicle’s ventilation system, keepthe inlet grilles in front of thewindshield clear of snow, leaves,or other obstructions.

� If you smell exhaust fumes in thevehicle, drive with the windowsopen and the trunk lid or backdoor closed. Have the cause im-mediately located and corrected.

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FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OILEngine oil has the primary functions of lubri-cating and cooling the inside of the engine,and plays a major role in maintaining theengine in proper working order.ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTIONIt is normal that an engine should con-sume some engine oil during normalengine operation. The causes of oilconsumption in a normal engine areas follows.� Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston

rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil isleft on the cylinder wall when a pistonmoves downwards in the cylinder.High negative pressure generatedwhen the vehicle is decelerating suckssome of this oil into the combustionchamber. This oil as well as some partof the oil film left on the cylinder wall isburned by the high temperature com-bustion gases during the combustionprocess.

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

The amount of engine oil consumeddepends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditionsthe vehicle is driven under.More oil is consumed by high- speed drivingand frequent acceleration and deceleration.A new engine consumes more oil, since itspistons, piston rings and cylinder walls havenot become conditioned.When judging the amount of oil con-sumption, note that the oil may be-come diluted and make it difficult tojudge the true level accurately.As an example, if a vehicle is used for re-peated short trips, and consumes a normalamount of oil, the dipstick may not showany drop in the oil level at all, even after1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is be-cause the oil is gradually becoming dilutedwith the fuel or moisture, making it appearthat 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 as high speeds.

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVELCHECKOne of the most important points in propervehicle maintenance is to keep the engineoil at the optimum level so that oil functionwill not be impaired. Therefore, it is essen-tial that the oil level be checked regularly.Toyota recommends that the oil level bechecked every time you refuel the vehicle.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil levelregularly could lead to seriousengine trouble due to insufficientoil.

For detailed information on the oil levelcheck, see “Checking the engine oil level”in Chapter 7-2.

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TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKESYSTEMThe tandem master cylinder brake sys-tem is a hydraulic system with two sepa-rate sub-systems. If either sub-systemshould fail, the other will still work. Howev-er, the pedal will be harder to press, andyour stopping distance will be longer.Also, the brake system warning light maycome on.

CAUTION!

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

BRAKE BOOSTERThe 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 reservevacuum for one or two stops - but nomore!

CAUTION!

� Do not pump the brake pedal if theengine stalls. Each push on thepedal uses up your vacuum re-serve.

� Even if the power assist is com-pletely lost, the brakes will stillwork. But you will have to pushthe pedal hard—much harderthan normal. And your brakingdistance will be longer.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM(with “ABS” warning light)The anti- lock brake system is designed toautomatically help prevent lock- up of thewheels during sudden braking or braking onslippery road surfaces. This assists in pro-viding directional stability and steering per-formance of the vehicle under these cir-cumstances.The anti- lock brake system becomes op-erative after the vehicle has accelerated toa speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h(6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicledecelerates to a speed below approximate-ly 5 km/h (3 mph).You may hear a sound in the enginecompartment for a few seconds when theengine is started or just after the vehicleis started. This means that the anti-lockbrake system is in the self check mode,and does not indicate a malfunction.

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-lock brakesystem work for you, just hold the brakepedal down more firmly. Do not pumpthe brake. This will result in reducedbraking performance.The brake pedal pulsation caused by theanti-lock brake system may indicate haz-ardous road surface conditions. Althoughthe anti-lock brake system assists in pro-viding vehicle control, it is still important todrive with all due care, because the anti-lock brake system cannot overcome thelaws of physics that act on your vehicle:� Braking capability is dependent on tire

friction with the road surface.� Even though the anti-lock brake sys-

tem is operating, a driver cannot main-tain full control on certain slippery roadsurfaces, when cornering at highspeeds, or in violent maneuvers.

� Avoid high speeds on wet roads. Theanti-lock brake system cannot elimi-nate the risk of hydroplaning and lossof tire friction.

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Always maintain a safe distance from thevehicle in front of you. Compared with ve-hicles not fitted with an anti-lock brakesystem, your vehicle may require a longerstopping distance in the following cases:� Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-

ered roads.� Driving with tire chains installed.� Driving on roads where the road sur-

face is pitted or has other differencesin surface height.

Type A

Type B

“ABS” warning lightThis light comes on when the ignition keyis turned to the “ON” position. After about3 seconds, the light will go off.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.� The light does not come on as de-

scribed above, or remains on.� The light comes on while driving.Even if the anti-lock brake system shouldfail, the brake system will still operate con-ventionally. However, when the ‘ABS’’warning light is on (and the brake systemwarning light is off), the anti-lock brakesystem is not assisting brake perfor-mance so that the wheels can lock-upduring sudden braking or braking on slip-pery road surfaces. Have your vehiclechecked by your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible.

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DRUM-IN-DISC TYPE PARKINGBRAKE SYSTEM(with 5S-FE engine)Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc typeparking brake system. This type brakesystem needs bedding-down of the brakeshoes periodically or whenever the park-ing brake shoes and/or drums are re-placed.Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed-ding-down.

The brake pad wear limit indicators onyour disc brakes give a warning noisewhen the brake pads are worn towhere replacement 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.

When stowing luggage or cargo in the ve-hicle, observe the following:� Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when

at all possible. Be sure all items are se-cured in place.

� Be careful to keep the vehiclebalanced. Locating the weight as farforward as possible helps maintainbalance.

� For better fuel economy, do not carryunneeded weight.

CAUTION!

� To prevent luggage or packagesfrom sliding forward during brak-ing, do not stack anything in theluggage compartment higherthan the seatbacks. Keep luggageor packages low, as close to thefloor as possible.

� Never allow anyone to ride in theluggage compartment. It is notdesigned for passengers. Theyshould ride in their seats withtheir seat belts properly fastened.Otherwise, they are much morelikely suffer serious bodily injury,in the event of sudden braking ora collision.

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� Do not place anything on the fillerpanel behind the rear seatback orluggage cover. Such items maybe thrown about and possibly in-jure people in the vehicle duringsudden braking or an accident.

� Do not drive with objects left ontop of the instrument panel. Theymay interfere with the driver’sfield of view. Or they may moveduring sharp vehicle accelerationor turning, and impair the driver’scontrol of the vehicle. In an acci-dent they may injure the vehicleoccupants.

Do not load the vehicle beyond thevehicle capacity weight specified inPart 8.

NOTICE

The vehicle identification number(VIN) is the legal identifier for your ve-hicle. This number is on the left top ofthe instrument panel, and can be seenthrough the windshield from outside.This is the primary identification numberfor your Toyota. It is used in registering theownership of your vehicle.

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

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7A-FE engine

5S-FE engine

The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown.

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, any at-tempt to remove it will result in destroyingthe integrity of the label. Transferringthese labels intact from one part to anoth-er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

You should not attempt to removethe theft prevention labels as it mayviolate certain state or federal laws.

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CAUTION!

Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers,springs, etc. It can cause danger-ous handling characteristics, re-sulting in loss of control.

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

1. Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed 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.

2. All season tires

All season tires are designed to providebetter traction in snow and to be adequatefor driving in most winter conditions, aswell as for use all year round.

All season tires, however, do not have ad-equate traction performance comparedwith snow tires in heavy or loose snow.Also, all season tires fall short in accelera-tion and handling performance comparedwith summer tires in highway driving.

CAUTION!

� Do not mix summer and all seasontires on your vehicle as this cancause dangerous handling charac-teristics, resulting in loss of con-trol.

� Do not use tires other than themanufacturer’s designated tires,and do not mix tires or wheels ofthe sizes different from theoriginals.

Suspension and chassis Types of tires

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STARTING ANDDRIVING� Before starting the engine� How to start the engine� Tips for driving in various

conditions� Winter driving tips� Trailer towing� How to save fuel and make your

vehicle last longer, too

1. Check the area around the vehicle be-fore entering it.2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,head restraint height and steering wheelangle.3. Adjust inside and outside rear viewmirrors.4. Lock all doors.5. Fasten seat belts.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-sories.3. Manual transmission: Press theclutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans-mission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedalto the floor until the engine is started. Astarter safety device will prevent the start-er from operating if the clutch pedal is notfully depressed.Automatic transmission: Put the selec-tor lever in “P”. If you need to restart theengine while the vehicle is moving, put theselector lever in “N”. A starter safety de-vice will prevent the starter from operatingif the selector lever is in any drive position.4. Automatic transmission only: De-press the brake pedal and hold it to thefloor until driving off.

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Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-low the instructions in “(a) Before crank-ing”.Normal starting procedureThe multiport fuel injection system/se-quential multiport fuel injection system inyour engine automatically controls theproper air-fuel mixture for starting. Youcan start a cold or hot engine as follows:1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-al, crank the engine by turning the key to“START”. Release it when the enginestarts.2. After the engine runs for about 10seconds, you are ready to drive.If the weather is below freezing, let the en-gine 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” in Part 4.

NOTICE

�Do not crank for more than 15 sec-onds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

�Do not race a cold engine.�If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have theengine checked immediately.

� Always slow down in gusty cross-winds. This will allow you much bettercontrol.

� 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 so thatthe vehicle will not roll. Apply the park-ing brake, and place the transmissionin “P” (automatic) or in first or reverse(manual). If necessary, block thewheels.

� Washing your vehicle or drivingthrough deep water may get thebrakes wet. To see whether they arewet, check that there is no traffic nearyou, and then press the pedal lightly. Ifyou do not feel a normal braking force,the brakes are probably wet. To drythem, drive the vehicle cautiouslywhile lightly pressing the brake pedalwith the parking brake pulled. If theystill do not work safely, pull to the sideof the road and call a Toyota dealer forassistance.

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CAUTION

� Before driving off, make sure thatthe parking brake if 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, down shifting or brakingon a slippery surface. Sudden ac-celeration or engine braking, couldcause the vehicle to spin or skid.

!� Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. Even if the legal speed limitpermits it, do not drive over 140km/h (85 mph) unless your vehiclehas high-speed 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 high-speed 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 brakes areapplied. Also, the parking brakewill not hold the vehicle securely.

Make sure you have ethylene-glycolantifreeze in the radiator.

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.

NOTICE

Check the condition of the battery andcables.Cold temperatures reduce the capacity ofany battery, so it must be in top shape toprovide enough power for winter starting.Chapter 7-3 tells you how to visually in-spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer andmost service stations will be pleased tocheck the level of charge.Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for the cold weather.See Chapter 7-2 for recommended vis-cosity. 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. To opena frozen lock, try heating the key before in-serting it.

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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.

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it maydamage your vehicle’s paint.

NOTICE

Do not use your parking brake whenthere is a possibility it could freeze.When parking, put the transmission into“P” (automatic) or into first or reverse(manual) and block the rear wheels. Donot use the parking brake, or snow or wa-ter accumulated in and around the parkingbrake mechanism may freeze, making ithard 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 the ve-hicle are tire chains, window scraper, bagof sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jump-er cables, etc.

Your vehicle is designed primarily as apassenger-carrying vehicle. Towing atrailer will have an adverse effect on han-dling, performance, braking, durabilityand driving economy (fuel consumption,etc.). Your safety and satisfaction dependon the proper use of correct equipmentand cautious driving habits. For your safe-ty and the safety of others, you must notoverload your vehicle or trailer. Toyotawarranties do not apply to damage or mal-function caused by towing a tailer for com-merical purposes. Ask your local Toyotadealer for further details before towing.

WEIGHT LIMITSBefore towing, make sure the total trailerweight, gross vehicle weight, gross axleweight and trailer tongue load are all with-in the limits.The total trailer weight and tongue loadcan be measured with platform scalesfound at a highway weighing station,building supply company, trucking com-pany, junk yard, etc.

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CAUTION

� The total trailer weight (trailerweight plus its cargo load) mustnot exceed the following:

7A-FE engine 680 kg (1500 lb.)5S-FE engine 907 kg (2000 lb.)

Exceeding this weight is dan-gerous.

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exceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) indicated on theCertification Label. The gross ve-hicle weight is the sum of weightsof the unloaded vehicle, driver,passengers, luggage, hitch andtrailer tongue load. It also includesthe weight of any special equip-ment installed on your vehicle.

� The load on either the front or rearaxle resulting from distribution ofthe gross vehicle weight on bothaxles must not exceed the GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR) listedon the Certification Label.

� The trailer cargo load should bedistributed so that the tongue loadis 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight,not exceeding the maximum of thefollowing:

7A-FE engine 68 kg (150 lb.)5S-FE engine 90 kg (200 lb.)

� Never load the trailer with moreweight in the back than in the front.About 60% of the trailer loadshould be in the front half of thetrailer and the remaining 40% in therear.

HITCHES� Use only a hitch which is recom-

mended by the hitch manufacturer andconforms to the total trailer weight re-quirment.

� Follow the directions supplied by thehitch manufacturer and bolt the hitchsecurely to the rear bumper. Lubricatethe hitch ball with a light coat of grease.

� Toyota recommends removing thetrailer hitch whenever you are not tow-ing a trailer to reduce the possibility ofadditional damage caused by the hitchif your vehicle is struck from behind.After removing the hitch, seal anymounting holes in the vehicle body toprevent entry of pollutants such as ex-haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.

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Do not use axle-mounted hitches asthey can cause damage to the axlehousing, wheel bearings, wheels ortires. Also, never install a hitchwhich may interfere with the normalfunction of an Energy AbsorbingBumper.

NOTICE

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS� Toyota recommends trailers with

brakes that conform to any applica-ble federal and state/provincial reg-ulations.

� A safety chain must always be usedbetween the towing vehicle and thetrailer. Leave sufficient slack in thechain for turns. The chain shouldcross under the trailer tongue toprevent the tongue from droppingto the ground in case it becomesdamaged or separated. For correctsafety chain procedures, follow thehitch or trailer manufacturer’s rec-ommendations.

CAUTION

� If the total trailer weight exceeds453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes arerequired.

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� Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-draulic system as it would lower itsbraking effectiveness.

� Never tow a trailer without using asafety chain securely attached toboth the trailer and the vehicle. Ifdamage occurs to the couplingunit or hitch ball, there is danger ofthe trailer wandering over intoanother lane.

TIRES� Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are

properly inflated. See Chapter 7-2 forinstructions.

� The trailer tires should be inflated tothe pressure recommended by thetrailer manufacturer in respect to thetotal trailer weight.

TRAILER LIGHTS� Trailer lights must comply with federal,

state/provincial and local regulations.See your local recreational vehicledealer or rental agency for the correcttype of wiring and relays for your trail-er. Check for correct operation of theturn signals and stop lights each timeyou hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-age your vehicle’s electrical systemand cause a malfunction of your lights.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE� Toyota recommends that you do not

tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a ve-hicle with any new power train compo-nent (engine, transmission, differen-tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first800 km (500 miles) of driving.

MAINTENANCE� If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will re-

quire more frequent maintenance dueto the additional load. For this informa-tion, please refer to the scheduledmaintenance information in the “Own-er’s Manual Supplement/MaintenanceSchedule”.

� Retighten all fixing bolts of the towingball and bracket after approximately1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.

PRE-T OWING SAFETY CHECK� Check that your vehicle remains level

when a loaded or unloaded trailer ishitched. Do not drive if the vehicle hasan abnormal nose-up or nose-downcondition, and check for impropertongue load, overload, worn suspen-sion or other possible causes.

� Make sure the trailer cargo is securelyloaded so that it cannot shift.

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� Check that your rear view mirrors con-form to any applicable federal, state/provincial or local regulation. If not,install the rear view mirrors requiredfor towing purpose.

TRAILER TOWING TIPSWhen towing a trailer, your vehicle willhandle differently than when not tow-ing. The three main causes of vehicletrailer accidents are driver error, ex-cessive speed and improper trailerloading. Keep these in mind when tow-ing:� Before starting out, check operation of

the lights and all vehicle-trailer con-nections. After driving a short dis-tance, stop and recheck the lights andconnections. Before actually towing atrailer, practice turning, stopping andbacking with a trailer in an area awayfrom traffic until you learn the feel.

� Backing with a trailer is difficult and re-quires practice. Grip the bottom of thesteering wheel and move your hand tothe left to move the trailer to the left.Move your hand to the right to movethe trailer to the right. (This procedureis generally opposite to that whenbacking without a trailer). Also, justturn the steering wheel a little at a time,

avoiding sharp or prolonged turning.Have someone guide you when back-ing to reduce the risk of an accident.

� Because stopping distance may be in-creased, vehicle-to-vehicle distanceshould be increased when towing atrailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) ofspeed, allow at least one vehicle andtrailer length between you and the ve-hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking asyou may skid, resulting in jackknifingand loss of control This is especiallytrue on wet or slippery surfaces.

� Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-tion. If your vehicle has manual trans-mission, prevent excessive clutch slip-page by keeping engine rpm low andnot racing the engine. Always start outin first gear.

� Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.The trailer could hit your vehicle in atight turn. Slow down before making aturn to avoid the necessity of suddenbraking.

� Remember that when making a turn,the trailer wheels will be closer thanthe vehicle wheels to the inside of theturn. Therefore, compensate for thisby making a larger than normal turningradius with your vehicle.

� Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-versely affect handling of your vehicleand trailer, causing sway. Pay atten-tion to the rear from time to time to pre-pare yourself for being passed by largetrucks or buses, which may cause yourvehicle and trailer to sway. If swayinghappens, firmly grip the steering wheeland reduce speed immediately butgradually. Never increase speed.Steer straight ahead. If you make noextreme correction with the steering orbrakes, the vehicle and trailer will sta-bilize.

� Be careful when passing other ve-hicles. Passing requires considerabledistance. After passing a vehicle, donot forget the length of your trailer andbe sure you have plenty of room be-fore changing lanes.

� In order to maintain engine braking ef-ficiency, do not use fifth gear (manualtransmission) or overdrive (automatictransmission).

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� Because of the added load of the trail-er, your vehicle’s engine may overheaton hot days (at temperatures over30°C [85°F]) when going up a long orsteep grade with a trailer. If the enginecoolant temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, immediately turn off theair conditioning (if in use), pull off theroad and stop in a safe spot. Refer to“If your vehicle overheats” in Part 4 ofthis manual.

� Always place wheel blocks under boththe vehicle and trailer wheels whenparking. Apply the parking brake firm-ly. Put the transmission in “P” (auto-matic) or in first or reverse (manual).Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer,but if it cannot be avoided, do so onlyafter performing the following:

1. Apply the brakes and hold.2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.3. When the wheel blocks are in place,release your brakes slowly until the blocksabsorb the load.4. Apply the parking brake frimly.5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or“P” (automatic) and turn off the engine.When restarting out after parking on aslope:

1. With the transmission in “P” position(automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed(manual), start the engine. (With an auto-matic transmission, be sure to keep thebrake pedal depressed.)2. Shift into gear.3. Release the parking brake (also footbrake on automatic transmission ve-hicles) and slowly pull or back away fromthe wheels blocks. Stop and apply yourbrakes.4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

� Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) orthe posted towing speed limit,whichever is lower. Because insta-bility (swaying) of a towing vehicletrailer combination usually in-creases as the speed increases, ex-ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) maycause loss of control.

� Slow down and downshift beforedescending steep or long downhillgrades. Do not make sudden down-shifts

� Avoid holding the pedal down toolong or too frequently. This couldcause the brakes to overheat and re-sult in reduced braking efficiency.

CAUTION!

Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li-ter/gallon of fuel is easy-just take it easy.It will help make your vehicle last longer,too. Here are some specific tips on how tosave money on both fuel and repairs:� Keep your tires inflated at the cor-

rect pressure. Underinflation causestire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter7-2 for instructions.

� Do not carry unneeded weight inyour vehicle. Excess weight puts aheavier load on the engine, causinggreater fuel consumption.

� Avoid lenghty warm-up idling.Once the engine is running smoothly,begin driving—but gently. Remember,however, that on cold winter days thismay take 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, itis better to turn off the engine and startagain later.

� Avoid engine lug or overrevving.Use a gear position suitable for theroad 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 or takeadvantage of through streets to avoidtraffic lights. Keep a proper distancefrom other vehicles to avoid suddenbraking. This will also reduce wear onyour brakes.

� Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jamswhenever possible.

� Do not rest your foot on the clutchor brake pedal. This causes needlesswear, overheating and poor fuel econ-omy.

� Maintain a moderate speed onhighways. The faster you drive, thegreater the fuel consumption. By re-ducing your speed, you will cut downon fuel consumption.

� 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 on theengine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

� Keep the bottom of your vehiclefree from mud, etc. This not onlylessens weight but also helps preventcorrosion.

� 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 lon-ger life of all parts and lower operatingcosts, keep all maintenance work onschedule, and if you often drive undersevere conditions, see that your ve-hicle receives more frequent mainte-nance (For scheduled maintenance in-formation, please refer to the separate“Owner’s Manual Supplement/Main-tenance Schedule”).

CAUTION

Never turn off the engine to coastdown hills. Your power steering andbrake booster will not function with-out the engine running. Also, theemission control system operatesproperly only when the engine isrunning.

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IN CASE OFAN EMERGENCY� If your vehicle will not start� If your engine stalls while

driving� If your vehicle overheats� If you have a flat tire� If your vehicle needs to be

towed� If you cannot shift automatic

transmission selector lever� If the convertible top does not

raise or lower� If you lose your keys

Before making these checks, make sureyou have followed the correct starting pro-cedure given in “How to start the engine”in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel.If the engine is not turning over or isturning over too slowly—1. Check that the battery terminals aretight and clean.2. If the battery terminals are O.K.,switch on the interior light.3. If the light is out, dim or goes out whenthe starter is cranked, the battery is dis-charged. You may try jump starting. See“(c) Jump starting” for further instructions.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 thevehicle. It may damage the vehicleor cause a collision when the enginestarts. Also the three-way catalyticconverter may overheat andbecome a fire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normalspeed but will not start—1. Check that all the push-on connec-tors are tight. (For example, connectionsat the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or dis-tributor)2. If the connectors are O.K., the enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded en-gine” for further instructions.

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If 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 so for15 seconds and release them. Then trystarting the engine with your foot off theaccelerator 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 needs ad-justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer orqualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

Do not crank for more than 15seconds at a time. This mayoverheat the starter and wiringsystems.

To avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which mightresult from battery explosion, acidburns, electrical burns, or damagedelectronic components, these instruc-tions must be followed 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.

� Batteries contain sulfuric acidwhich is poisonous and corrosive.Wear protective safety glasseswhen jump starting, and avoidspilling acid on your skin, cloth-ing, or vehicle.

� If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in you eyes, removeany contaminated clothing andflush the affected area with waterfor at least 15 minutes. Then getimmediate medical attention. Ifpossible, continue to apply waterwith a sponge or cloth while enroute to the medical office.

CAUTION!

� The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame orspark is brought near. Use onlystandardized jumper cables anddo not smoke or light a matchwhile jump starting.

NOTICE

The battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unlessyou are sure that the booster batteryis correct.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE1. If the booster battery is installed inanother vehicle, make sure the vehiclesare not touching. Turn off all unnecessarylights and accessories.2. If required, remove all the vent plugsfrom the booster and discharged batter-ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents on thebatteries. (This helps reduce the explo-sion hazard, personal injuries and burns.)3. If the engine in the vehicle with thebooster battery is not running, start it andlet it run for a few minutes. During jumpstarting, run the engine at about 2000 rpmwith the accelerator pedal lightly de-pressed.

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4. Make the cable connection in the or-der a, b, c, d.a. Connect the clamp of the positive (red)jumper cable to the positive (+) terminalon the discharged battery.b. Connect the clamp at the other end ofthe positive (red) jumper cable to the posi-tive (+) terminal on the booster battery.

c. Connect the clamp of the negative(black) cable to the negative (-) terminalon the booster battery.d. Connect the clamp at the other end ofthe negative (black) jumper cable to a sol-id, stationary, unpainted, metallic point ofthe vehicle with the discharged battery.The recommended connecting points areshown in the following illustrations:

Connecting point for 7A-FE engine

Connecting point for 5S-FE engine

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Do not connect it to or near any part thatmoves when the engine is cranked.

NOTICEWhen making the connections, toavoid serious injury, do not leanover the battery or accidentally letthe jumper cables or clamps touchanything except the correct batteryterminals or the ground.

5. Start your engine in the normal way. Af-ter starting, run it at about 2000 rpm forseveral minutes with the accelerator ped-al 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, keep-ing a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.2. Turn on your emergency flashers.3. Try starting the engine again.If the engine will not start, see “If your ve-hicle will not start”.

If the engine is not running, thepower assist for the brakes andsteering will not work so steeringand braking will be much harderthan usual.

CAUTION!

If your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if youexperience a loss of power, or if youhear a loud knocking or pinging noise,the engine has probably overheated.You should follow this procedure …1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-hicle and turn on your emergency flash-ers. Put the transmission in “P” (automat-ic) or neutral (manual) and apply theparking brake. Turn off the air conditioningif it is being used.2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Waituntil the steam subsides before openingthe hood. If there is no coolant boiling overor steam, leave the engine running andmake sure the electric cooling fan is oper-ating. If it is not, turn the ignition off.

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. Visually check to see if the engine drivebelt (water pump belt) is broken or loose.Look for obvious coolant leaks from the ra-diator, hoses, and under the vehicle. How-ever, note that water draining from the airconditioning is normal if it has been used.

If your engine stalls whiledriving

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When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

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4. If the engine drive belt is broken or thecoolant is leaking, stop the engine imme-diately. Call a Toyota dealer for assis-tance.5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. andthere are no obvious leaks, check thecoolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant tothe reservoir while the engine is running.Fill it about half full.

Do not attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine and radiator arehot. Serious injury could result fromscalding hot fluid and steam blownout under pressure.

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6. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If necessary,bring it up to half full again. Serious cool-ant loss indicates a leak in the system.You should have it checked as soon aspossible at your Toyota dealer.

If your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if youexperience a loss of power, or if youhear a loud knocking or pinging noise,the engine has probably overheated.You should follow this procedure …1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-hicle and turn on your emergency flash-ers. Put the transmission in “P” (automat-ic) or neutral (manual) and apply theparking brake. Turn off the air conditioningif it is being used.2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Waituntil the steam subsides before openingthe hood. If there is no coolant boiling overor steam, leave the engine running andmake sure the electric cooling fan is oper-ating. If it is not, turn the ignition off.

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 fromthe radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it has beenused.

When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

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4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer forassistance.5. If there are no obvious leaks, checkthe coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add cool-ant to the reservoir while the engine isrunning. Fill it about half full.

Do not attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine and radiator arehot. Serious injury could result fromscalding hot fluid and steam blownout under pressure.

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6. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If necessary,bring it up to half full again. Serious cool-ant loss indicates a leak in the system.You should have it checked as soon aspossible at your Toyota dealer.

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1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-ing a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place well away from thetraffic. Avoid stopping on the center divid-er of a highway. Park on a level spot withfirm ground.2. Stop the engine and turn on youremergency flashers.3. Firmly set the parking brake and putthe transmission in “P” (automatic) or re-verse (manual).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.� Use the jack only for lifting your ve-

hicle during wheel changing.� Never get beneath the vehicle when

supported by a j ack.� Do not start or run the engine while

your vehicle is supported by thejack.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving with adeflated tire. Driving even a shortdistance can damage a tire beyondrepair.

Compact spare tire

The compact spare tire is designed fortemporary emergency use only.The compact spare tire is identified by thedistinctive wording “TEMPORARY USEONLY” molded into the side wall of the tire.The standard tire should be repaired andreplaced as soon as possible.To keep the compact spare tire notice-able, do not hide the wheel by a wheelcover or such.

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The compact spare tire saves space inyour luggage compartment, and its lighterweight helps to improve fuel economy andpermits easier installation in case of a flattire.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 Chapter 7-2 fordetails on the tread wear indicators andother service infomation.

� 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, sud-den deceleration, and sharp turnswith the compact spare tire.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Your ground clearance is reducedwhen the compact spare tire isinstalled so avoid driving overobstacles and drive slowly onrough, unpaved roads and speedbumps. Also, do not attempt to gothrough an automatic car wash asthe vehicle may get caught,resulting in damage.

With a compact spare tire

Without a compact spare tire

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1. Get the required tools and sparetire.1 Jack handle2 Jack3 Tool bag (Canada)4 Spare tire5 Wheel nut wrench (U.S.A.)

To prepare yourself for an emergency,you should familiarize yourself with theuse of the jack, each of the tools and theirstorage locations.

Turn the jack joint by hand.To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 un-til the jack is free.To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 untilthe jack is firmly secured to prevent it fly-ing forward during a collision or suddenbraking.

To remove the spare tire:1. Loosen the nut and remove it.2. Remove the spare tire cover.3. Loosen the bolt and remove it.4. Remove the spacer.Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle.When storing the spare tire, put it in placewith the outer side of the wheel facing up.Then secure the tire by repeating theabove removal steps in reverse order toprevent it from flying forward during a col-lision or sudden braking.

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2. Block the wheel diagnoally oppo-site the flat tire to keep the vehiclefrom rolling when it is jacked up.

When blocking the wheel, place a wheelblock from the front for the front wheels orfrom the rear for the rear wheels.

3. Remove the wheel ornament.Pry off the wheel ornament, using the bev-eled end of the wheel nut wrench asshown.

Do not try to pull the ornament byhand. Take due care in handling theornament to avoid unexpectedpersonal injury.

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4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-ing the vehicle.The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen.To get maximum leverage, fit the wrenchto the nut so that the handle is on the rightside, as shown above. Grab the wrenchnear the end of the handle and pull up onthe handle. Be careful that the wrenchdoes not slip off the nut.Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrewthem about one-half turn.

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5. Position the jack at the correct jackpoints as shown.Make sure the jack is positioned on a leveland solid place.

6. After making sure that no one is inthe vehicle, raise it high enough sothat the spare tire can be installed.Remember you will need more groundclearance when putting in the spare tirethan when removing the flat tire.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.

Never get under the vehicle whenthe vehicle is supported by the jackalone.

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7. Remove the wheel nuts and changetires.Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.Roll the spare wheel into position andalign the holes in the wheel with the bolts.Then lift up the wheel and get at least thetop bolt started through its hole. Wigglethe tire and press it back over the otherbolts.

Before putting on wheels, remove anycorrosion on the mounting surfaces with awire brush or such. Installation of wheelswithout good metal-to-metal contact atthe mounting surface can cause wheelnuts to loosen and eventually cause awheel to come off while driving. Thereforeafter the first 1600 km (1000 miles), checkto see that the wheel nuts are tight.

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fingertight.Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-ward) and tighten them as much as youcan by hand. Press back on the tire backand see if you can tighten them more.

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9. Lower the vehicle completely andtighten the wheel nuts.Turn the jack handle counterclockwise tolower the vehicle.Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn itclockwise to tighten the nuts. Do not useother tools or any additional leverage oth-er than your hands, such as a hammer,pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench issecurely engaged over the nut.Tighten each nut a little a time in the ordershown. Repeat the process until all thenuts are tight.

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.Align the cutout of the wheel ornament-with the valve stem as shown. Then tap itfirmly with the side or heel of hand to snapit into place.

Take due care in handling theornament to avoid unexpectedpersonal injury.

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11.Check the air pressure of thereplaced tire.Adjust the air pressure to the specificationdesignated in Part 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.12.Restow all the tools, jack and flattire securely.As soon as possible after changingwheels, tighten the wheel nuts to thetorque specified in Part 8 with a torquewrench, have a technician repair the flattire and replace the spare tire with it.

Before driving, make sure all thetools, jack and flat tire are securelyin place in their storage location toreduce the possibility of personalinjury during a collision or suddenbraking.

CAUTION!

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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 tow-ing service from a Toyota dealer orcommercial tow truck service, towyour vehicle carefully in accordancewith the instructions given in“—Emergency towing” in this part.Proper equipment will help ensure thatyour vehicle is not damaged while beingtowed. Commercial operators are gener-ally aware of the state/provincial and locallaws pertaining to towing.Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towedincorrectly. Although most operatorsknow the correct procedure, it is possibleto make a mistake. To avoid damage toyour vehicle, make sure the following fewprecautions are observed. If necessary,show this page to the tow truck driver.TOWING PRECAUTIONS:Use a safety chain system for all towing,and abide by the state/provincial and locallaws. The wheels and axle on the groundmust be in good condition. If they aredamaged, use a towing dolly.

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truckFrom front—Release the parking brake.

NOTICE

When lifting wheels, take care toensure adequate ground clearancefor towing at the opposite end of theraised vehicle. Otherwise, thebumper and/or underbody of thetowed vehicle will be damagedduring towing.

From rear—� Manual transmission:

We recommend using a towing dollyunder the front wheels. If you do notuse a towing dolly, place the ignitionkey in the “ACC” position and put thetransmission in neutral.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed orin the “LOCK” position whentowing from the rear without atowing dolly. The steering lockmechanism is not strong enough tohold the front wheels straight.

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� Automatic transmission:Use a towing dolly under the frontwheels.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle with anautomatic transmission from therear with the front wheels on theground, as this may cause seriousdamage to the transmission.

(b) Using flat bed truck

(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck,either from the front or rear. Thismay cause body damage.

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tem-porarily towed by a cable or chain se-cured to either emergency towing eye-lets under the vehicle. Use extremecaution when towing vehicle.A driver must be in the vehicle to steer itand 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.

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CAUTION!Use extreme caution when towingvehicles. Avoid sudden starts orerratic driving maneuvers whichwould place excessive stress on theemergency towing hook or eyelet andtowing cable or chain. The hook oreyelet and towing cable or chain maybreak and cause serious injury ordamage.

NOTICEUse only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing eyelet provided.

Before towing, release the parking brakeand put the transmission in neutral (manu-al) or “N” (automatic). The key must be in“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-ning).

CAUTION!If the engine is not running, the powerassist for the brakes and steering willnot work so steering and braking willbe much harder than usual.

If you cannot shift the selector leverout of “P” position to other positionseven though the brake pedal is de-pressed, use the shift lock overridebutton as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”position. Make sure the parking brakeis set.

2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladedscrewdriver or equivalent.

3. Insert your finger into the hole topush down the shift lock override but-ton. You can shift out of “P” positiononly while pushing the button.

4. Shift into “N” position.

5. Insert the cover.

6. Start the engine. For your safety,keep the brake pedal depressed.Be sure to have the system checked byyour Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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If the power mechanism for the con-vertible top should become inopera-tive, you may operate the convertibletop manually. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible at yourToyota dealer.RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOPMANUALLY1. Open the trunk and remove the cov-er from the front trim. Push the manualcontrol switch on the “MANUAL” side.2. Lower the sun visors. Check that allthe side windows and quarter win-dows are lowered.If the battery is discharged and the win-dows cannot be lowered, open both sidedoors.

3. From the rear seat, place one handon top of the rear seatback. With theother hand, grasp the convertible topedge at the center and slowly raise thetop half way.

4. Move to the front seat, grasp thehandle which is under the convertibletop and pull the top fully forward.

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5. While holding the convertible topagainst the windshield frame, pushthe latch handles fully forward till theyare hooked.Visually check that the latch handles arefully seated in the strikers. Also, pull onthe convertible top side rails to make surethe top is securely hooked.

6. Return the manual control switchto the opposite side of the “MANUAL”position, attach the cover, and closethe trunk. Raise all the side windows,quarter windows, and sun visors.

LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOPMANUALLY

1. Open the trunk and remove the cov-er from the front trim. Push the manualcontrol switch on the “MANUAL” side.

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2. Lower all the side windows, quarterwindows, and sun visors. Then pullthe latch handles fully backward.If the battery is discharged and the win-dows cannot be lowered, open both sidedoors.

3. Place your palms under either frontconvertible top side rail around it’scenter and lower the convertible topall the way down. Raise the sun visors.

To prevent personal injury, do notgrasp the convertible top side rails.

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4. Return the manual control switchto the opposite side of the “MANUAL”position, attach the cover, and closethe trunk.

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Many Toyota dealers can make a newkey if you can give them the key num-ber.See the suggestion given in “Keys” inChapter 1-2.If your keys are locked in the vehicle andyou cannot get a duplicate, many Toyotadealers can still open the door for you, us-ing their special tools. If you must break awindow to get in, we suggest breaking thesmallest side window because it is theleast expensive to replace. Be extremelycautious to avoid cuts from the glass.

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CORROSIONPREVENTIONAND APPEARANCECARE� Protecting your Toyota from

corrosion� Washing and waxing your

Toyota� Cleaning the interior

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 corro-sion to your vehicle are:� The accumulation of road salt, dirt and

moisture in hard-to-reach areas un-der the 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 environmentalconditions:� Road salt or dust control chemicals will

accelerate corrosion, as will the pres-ence of salt in the air near the sea-coast or in areas of industrial pollution.

� High humidity accelerates corrosionespecially when temperatures rangejust above 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 temperatures will cause corrosionto those components of the vehiclewhich are prevented from quick-dryingdue to lack of proper ventilation.

The above signifies the necessity to keepyour vehicle, particularly the underside,as clean as possible and to repair anydamage to paint or protective coatings assoon as possible.To help prevent corrosion on your To-yota, 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 the winter

or if you live near the ocean, you shouldhose off the undercarriage at leastonce a month to minimize corrosion.

� High pressure water or steam is effec-tive for cleaning the vehicle’s under-side and wheel housings. Pay particu-lar attention to these areas as it isdifficult to see all the mud and dirt. It willdo more harm than good to simply wetthe mud and debris without removingthem. The lower edge of doors, rockerpanels and frame members have drainholes which should not be allowed toclog with dirt as trapped water in theseareas can cause corrosion.

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� Wash the underside of the vehiclethoroughly when winter is over.

See “Washing and waxing your Toyota”for more 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 qualifiedbodyshop make the repair.Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-ter and dirt can accumulate under the floormats and could cause corrosion. Occa-sionally check under the mats to makesure the area is dry. Be particularly carefulwhen transporting chemicals, cleansers,fertilizers, salt, etc; these should be trans-ported in proper containers. If a spill orleak should occur, immediately clean anddry the area.Use mud shields on your wheels. If youdrive on salted or gravel roads, mudshields help protect your vehicle. Full-size shields, which come as near to theground as possible, are the best. We rec-ommend that the fittings and the areawhere the shields are installed be treatedto resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer willbe happy to assist in supplying and instal-ling the shields if they are recommendedfor your area.

Do not park your vehicle in a damp,poorly ventilated garage. If you washyour vehicle in the garage, or if you driveit in covered with water or snow, your ga-rage may be so damp it will cause corro-sion. Even if your garage is heated, a wetvehicle can corrode if the ventilation ispoor.

Washing your Toyota by hand

Work in the shade and wait until the ve-hicle body is not hot to the touch.

CAUTION

When cleaning under floor or chas-sis, be careful not to injure yourhands.

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Convertible models-For washing instruc-tions for the convertible top, see “Convert-ible top”.1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-move any mud or road salt from the un-derside of the vehicle or in the wheelwells.

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Convertible models: Spray water on theside windows or top seals from above, ata 45° angle to the ground.

NOTICE

(convertible models):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’s in-structions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keepit wet by dipping it frequently into the washwater. Do not rub hard-let the soap andwater remove the dirt.

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap orneutral 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.

NOTICEDo not use gasoline or strongsolvents, which may be toxic orcause damage.

3. Rinse thoroughly — dried soap cancause streaking. In hot weather you mayneed to rinse each section right after youwash it.4. To prevent water spots, dry the ve-hicle using a clean soft cotton towel. Donot rub or press hard — you might scratchthe paint.Automatic car washCoupe and liftback models may bewashed in an automatic car wash, but re-member that the paint can be scratchedby some type of brushes, unfiltered wash-ing water, or the washing process itself.Scratching reduces paint durability andgloss, especially on darker colors. Themanager of the car wash should be ableto advise you whether the process is safefor the paint on your vehicle.

NOTICE(convertible models):Do not run convertible modelsthrough automatic car washer orpossible damage to the convertibletop may result.

Waxing your ToyotaPolishing and waxing is recommend-ed to maintain the original beauty ofyour Toyota’s finish.1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-fore you begin waxing, even if you are us-ing 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, followedby a separate wax. Carefully follow themanufacturer’s instructions and precau-tions. Be sure to polish and wax thechrome trim as well as the paint.3. Wax the vehicle again when waterdoes not bead but remains on the surfacein large patches.

NOTICEAlways remove the plastic bumpersif your vehicle is re-painted andplaced in a high heat paint waxingbooth. High temperatures coulddamage the bumpers.

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Convertible topWash using mild soap suds, lukewarmwater and a sponge.

NOTICE

Do not use harsh or abrasivecleaners or bleaching agents on thetop material 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 handbrush.Add water as needed until the cleanergets soapy. Use a cloth or sponge to re-move dirt so it will not be ground into thetop. Be careful to keep any cleaner fromdrying on the body paint as it may causestreaks.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.

CAUTION

Do not wash the vehicle floor withwater, or allow water to get into thefloor when cleaning the vehicle in-terior or exterior. W ater may get intoaudio components or other electri-cal components above or under thefloor carpet (or mat) and cause amalfunction; and it may cause bodycorrosion.

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Vinyl interiorThe 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 the vi-nyl. 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 does not come off, re-peat the procedure. Commercial foam-ing-type vinyl cleaners are also availablewhich work well. Follow the manufactur-er’s instructions.

NOTICEDo not use solvent, thinner, gas-oline or window cleaner on the in-terior.

CarpetsUse a good foam-type shampoo toclean the carpets.Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to re-move as much dirt as possible. Severaltypes of foam cleaners are available,some are in aerosol cans and others arepowders or liquids which you mix with wa-ter to produce a foam. To shampoo thecarpets, use a sponge or brush to applythe 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 beltsThe 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.

NOTICEDo not use dye or bleach on thebelts-it may weaken them.

Windows

The windows may be cleaned with anyhousehold window cleaner.

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When cleaning the inside of thewindows, be careful not to scratchor damage the heater wires on therear window.

NOTICE

Air conditioning control panel, car au-dio, instrument panel, console panel,and switchesUse a soft damp cloth for cleaning.Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-warm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.

�Do not use organic substances(solvents, karosene, alcohol, gas-oline, etc.) or alkaline or acidicsolutions. These chemicals cancause discoloring, staining orpeeling of the surface.

�If you use cleaners or polishingagents, make sure their ingredi-ents do not include the sub-stances mentioned above.

�If you use a liquid car freshener,do not apply the liquid onto the ve-hicle’s interior surfaces. It maycontain the ingredients men-tioned above. Immediately cleanany spill using the method men-tioned above.

NOTICE

Leather InteriorThe leather uphostery may be cleanedwith neutral detergent for wool.Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampenedwith 5 % solution of neutral detergent forwool. Then throughly wipe off all traces ofdetergent with a clean damp cloth.After cleaning or whenever any part of theleather gets wet, dry with a soft cleancloth. Allow the leather to dry in a vente-lated shaded area.

�If a stain should fail to come outwith a neutral detergent, apply acleaner that does not contain anorganic solvent.

�Never use organic substancessuch as benzine, alcohol or gaso-line, or alkaline or acid solutionsfor cleaning the leather as thesecould cause discoloring.

�Use of a nylon brush or syntheticfiber cloth, etc. may scratch thefine grained surface of the leather.

�Mildew may develop on soiledleather upholstery. Be especiallycareful to avoid oil spots. Try tokeep your upholstery alwaysclean.

NOTICE

�Long exposure to direct sunlightmay cause the leather surface toharden and shrink. Keep your ve-hicle in a shaded area, especiallyin the summer.

�The interior of your vehicle is aptto heat up on hot summer days, soavoid placing on the upholsteryitems made of vinyl or plastic orcontaining wax as these tend tostick to leather when warm.

�Improper cleaning of the leatherupholstery could result in discol-oration or staining.

If you have any questions about thecleaning of your Toyota, your local To-yota dealer will be pleased to answerthem.

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VEHICLEMAINTENANCE ANDCARE� Maintenance requirements� General maintenance� Does your vehicle need

repairing?

For scheduled maintenance infor-mation, please refer to the sep-arate “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment/Maintenance Schedule”.

Your Toyota vehicle has been designed tofor fewer maintenance requirements withlonger service intervals to save both yourtime and money. However, each regularmaintenance, as well as day-to-daycare, is more important than ever beforeto ensure smooth, and trouble-free, safe,and economical drivings.It is the owner’s responsibility to makesure the specified maintenance, includinggeneral maintenance service, is per-formed. Note that both the new vehicleand emission control system warrantiesspecify that proper maintenance and caremust be performed. See Owner’s Guide,Owner’s Manual Supplement or WarrantyBooklet for complete warranty informa-tion.General maintenanceGeneral maintenance items are thoseday-to-day care practices that are impor-tant to your vehicle for proper operation.It is the owner’s responsibility to ensurethat the general maintenance items areperformed regularly.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 maintenanceThe scheduled maintenance items listedin the “Owner’s Manual Supplement” arethose required to be serviced at regular in-tervals.For details of your maintenance Sched-ule, read the separate ”Owner’s ManualSupplement/Maintenance Schedule”.It is recommended that any replace-ment parts used for maintenance orfor the repair of the emission controlsystem be Toyota supplied.The owner may elect to use non-Toyo-ta supplied parts for replacement pur-poses without invalidating the emis-sion control system warranty. Howev-er, use of replacement parts which arenot of equivalent quality may impairthe effectiveness of the emission con-trol systems.You may also elect to have mainte-nance, replacement, or repair of theemission control devices and systemperformed by any automotive repairestablishment or individual withoutinvalidating this warranty. See Own-er’s Guide, Owner’s Manual Supple-ment or Warranty Booklet for completewarranty information.

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Where to go for service?Toyota technicians are well-trained spe-cialists and are kept up to date with the lat-est service information through 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, be sureto keep a copy of the repair order for anyservice performed on your Toyota.What about do-it-yourself mainte-nance?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 Part 7.

If you are a skilled do-it-yourself me-chanic, the Toyota service manuals arerecommended. Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance can affect yourwarranty coverage. See Owner’s Guide,Owner’s Manual Supplement or WarrantyBooklet for the details.

Listed 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 any un-usual noise, smell or vibration, you shouldinvestigate the cause or take your vehicleto your Toyota dealer or a qualified serviceshop immediately. It is recommendedthat any problem you notice be brought tothe attention of your dealer or the qualifiedservice shop for their advice.

Make these checks only whereadequate ventilation can be obtain-ed if you run the engine.

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OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be per-formed from time to time, unlessotherwise specified.

Tire pressureCheck the pressure with a gauge everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. SeeChapter 7-2 for additional information.

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Tire surface and wheel nutsCheck the tires carefully for cuts, damageor excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 foradditional information. When checkingthe tires, make sure no nuts are missing,and check the nuts for looseness. Tightenthem if necessary.Tire rotationRotate the tires every 12000 km (7500miles). See Chapter 7-2 for additional in-formation.Fluid leaksCheck underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-ter or other fluid after the vehicle has beenparked for a while. If you smell fuel fumesor notice any leak, have the cause foundand corrected immediately.Doors and engine hoodCheck that all doors and back door oper-ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.Make sure the engine hood secondarylatch secures the hood from openingwhen the primary latch is released.INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be checkedregularly, e.g. while performing peri-odic services, 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 warn-ing buzzersCheck 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 thehead restraints move up and downsmoothly and that the locks hold securelyin any latched postiion. For folding-downrear seatbacks, check that the latcheslock securely.Seat beltsCheck that the seat belt system such asbuckles, retractors and anchors operateproperly and smoothly. Make sure the beltwebbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-aged.

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 vehicle isheld securely with only the parking brakeapplied.Automatic transmission “Park” mech-anismCheck the lock release button of the se-lector lever for proper and smooth opera-tion. On a safe incline, check that your ve-hicle is held securely with the selectorlever in “P” position and all brakes re-leased.IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTItems listed below should be checkedfrom time to time , e.g. each time whenrefueling.

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Washer fluidMake sure there is sufficient fluid in thetank. See Chapter 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 Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-tion.Battery electrolyte levelMake sure the electrolyte level of all bat-tery cells is between upper and lower levellines on the case. Add only distilled waterwhen replenishing. See Chapter 7-3 foradditional information.Brake fluid levelMake sure the brake fluid level is correct.See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-tion.Engine oil levelCheck the level on the dipstick with the en-gine turned off and the vehicle parked ona level spot. See Chapter 7-2 for addition-al information.

Power steering fluid levelCheck the level on the dipstick (vehicleswith 7A-FE engine), or check the levelthrough the reservoir (vehicles with 5S-FE engine). The level should be in the“HOT” or “COLD” range depending on thefluid temperature. See Chapter 7-2 foradditional 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 inPart 2.)

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-mance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that in-dicate service is needed. Some importantclues 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 monox-ide leak. Drive with the windows openand have the exhaust system checkedimmediately.)

� 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 continual-ly higher than normal

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If you notice any of these clues, take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible. It probably needs adjustment orrepair.

Do not continue driving with thevehicle unchecked. It could resultin serious vehicle damage andpossibly personal injury.

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DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE—

Chapter 7-1Introduction� Engine compartment overview� Fuse locations� Do-it-yourself service

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1. Engine oil level dipstick2. Power steering fluid reservoir3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Fuse blocks5. Battery6. Engine coolant reservoir7. Electric cooling fans8. Engine oil filler cap9. Windshield and rear window washer

fluid tank

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1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Fuse blocks5. Battery6. Engine coolant reservoir7. Electric cooling fans8. Engine oil level dipstick9. Windshield and rear window washer

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1 Passenger’s side kick panel

2 Instrument panel

3 Engine compartment (left)

4 Engine compartment (front-Canadaonly)

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If you perform maintenance by your-self, be sure to follow the correct pro-cedure given in this part.You should be aware that improper or in-complete servicing may result in operat-ing problems.Performing do-it-yourself maintenanceduring the warranty period may affectyour warranty coverage. Read the sepa-rate Toyota Warranty statement for detailsand suggestions.This part gives instructions only for thoseitems that are relatively easy for an ownerto perform. As explained in Part 6, thereare still a number of items that must bedone by a qualified technician with specialtools.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:

� 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—the engine, radia-tor, exhaust manifold, powersteering fluid reservoir and sparkplug boots, etc.—will be hot. Sobe careful not to touch them. Oil,fluids and spark plugs may also behot.

� If the engine is hot, do not removethe radiator cap or loosen thedrain plugs to prevent burningyourself.

� Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames around fuel or thebattery. Their fumes are flam-mable.

� Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuricacid.

� Do not get under your vehicle withjust the body jack supporting it.Always use automotive jackstands or other solid supports.

CAUTION!� Be sure that the ignition is off if you

work near the electric cooling fansor radiator grille. With the ignitionon, the electric cooling fans will au-tomatically start to run if the enginecoolant temperature is high and/orthe air conditioning is on.

� Use eye protection whenever youwork on or under you vehiclewhere you may be exposed to fly-ing or falling material, fluid spray,etc.

� Used engine oil contains potential-ly harmful contaminants whichmay cause skin disorders such asinflammation or skin cancer, socare should be taken to avoid pro-longed and repeated contact withit. To remove used engine oil fromyour skin, wash thoroughly withsoap and water.

� Do not leave used oil within thereach of children.

� Dispose of used oil and filter onlyin a safe and acceptable manner.Do not dispose of used oil and filterin household trash, in sewers oronto the ground. Call your dealeror a service station for informationconcerning recycling or disposal.

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NOTICE

�Remember that battery and igni-tion cable carry high currents orvoltages. Be careful of accidental-ly causing a short circuit.

�Add only demineralized or dis-tilled water to fill the radiator. Andif you spill some of the coolant, besure to wash it off with water toprevent it from damaging theparts or paint.

�Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plugholes.

�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 platinum-tippedspark plugs by cleaning or regap-ping.

�Do not overfill automatic trans-mission fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.

�Do not drive with the air cleaner fil-ter 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,check to see that you have not for-gotten any tools, rags, etc.

Here is a list of parts and tools you willneed on performing do-it-yourself main-tenance. Remember all Toyota parts aredesigned in metric sizes, so your toolsmust be metric.Checking the engine oil levelParts (if level is low):� Engine oil API SH, “Energy-Conserv-

ing II” multigrade or ILSAC multigradehaving viscosity proper for your cli-mate

Tools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding oil)Checking the engine coolant levelParts (if level is low):� Ethylene-glycol antifreeze� Demineralized or distilled waterTools:� Funnel (only for adding coolant)Checking brake fluidParts (if level is low):� SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

brake fluidTools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding fluid)

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Checking power steering fluidParts (if level is low):� Automatic transmission fluid DEX-

RON II or IIITools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding fluid)Checking battery conditionNon-maintenance batteries—Tools:� Warm water� Baking soda� Grease� Conventional wrench (for terminal

clamp bolts)Maintenance type batteries—Parts (if level is low):� Distilled waterTools:� Warm water� Baking soda� Grease� Conventional wrench (for terminal

clamp bolts)� Coin (for vent plugs)� Funnel (only for adding distilled water)

Checking and replacing fusesParts (if replacement is necessary):� Fuse with the same amperage rating

as originalTools:� Screwdriver (for passenger’s side kick

panel screw)Adding washer fluidParts:� Water� Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for

winter use)Tools:� FunnelReplacing light bulbsParts:� Bulb with same number and wattage

rating as original (See charts in “Re-placing light bulbs” in Chapter 7-3.)

Tools:� Screwdriver� Conventional wrench

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Chapter 7-2Engine and Chassis� Checking the engine oil level� Checking the engine coolant

level� Checking brake fluid� Checking power steering fluid� Checking tire pressure� Checking and replacing tires� Rotating tires� Installing snow tires and chains� Replacing wheels� Aluminum wheel precautions

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 turning offthe engine, wait a few minutes for the oilto drain back into the bottom of the en-gine.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 be cor-rect.4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oillevel on the end.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the hot ex-haust manifold.

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If the oil level is below or only slightlyabove the low level line, add engine oilof the same type as already in the en-gine.Remove the oil filter cap and add engineoil in small quantities at a time, checkingthe dipstick.The approximate quantity of oil needed tofill between the low level line and the fulllevel on the dipstick is indicated below forreference.When the level reaches within the correctrange, install the filler cap hand-tight.Oil quantity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

7A-FE engine 1.2 (1.3, 1.1)5S-FE engine 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)

�Avoid overfilling, or the enginecould be damaged.

�Check the oil level on the dipstickonce again after adding the oil.

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ENGINE OIL SELECTIONUse API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” mul-tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en-gine oil.Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

Temperature range anticipated before next oil change60040-L03U

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 en-gine may become difficult to start, soSAE 5W-30 engine oil is recom-mended.

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 Petroleum Insti-tute) designations such as SH. The cen-ter portion of the label shows the SAE vis-cosity grade such as SAE 5W-30.“Energy-Conserving II” shown in the low-er portion, indicates that the oil has fuel-saving capabilities. Oils marked “Ener-gy-Conserving II” will have higherfuel-saving capabilities than oil marked“Energy-Conserving”.The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-dardization and Approval Committee)Certification Mark is displayed on the frontof the container.

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Look at the see-through coolant res-ervoir when the engine is cold. Thecoolant level is satisfactory if it is be-tween the “FULL” and “LOW” lines onthe reservoir. If the level is low, addethylene-glycol type coolant.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.Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant.See information in the next column.If the coolant level drops within a shorttime after replenishing, there may be aleak in the system. Visually check the ra-diator, hoses, radiator cap and drain cockand water pump.If you can find no leak, have your Toyotadealer test the cap pressure and check forleaks in the cooling system.

To prevent burning yourself, do notremove the radiator cap when the en-gine is hot.

CAUTION!

Coolant type selectionYour coolant must contain ethylene-gly-col antifreeze. In addition to preventingfreezing and subsequent damage to theengine, this will also prevent corrosion.Further supplemental inhibitors or addi-tives are neither needed nor recom-mended.Read the antifreeze container for informa-tion on freeze protection. Follow themanufacturer’s directions for how muchto mix with water. The total capacity of thecooling system is given in Part 8. We rec-ommend 50% solution be used for yourToyota, or a sufficient quantity to provideprotection to about -35�C (-31�C).

Do not use alcohol type antifreezeor plain water alone.

NOTICE

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 mechanicalproblem.

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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 coverby hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dottedline. This brings the fluid to the correct lev-el when you put the cover back on.Use only newly opened brake fluid. Onceopened, brake fluid absorbs moisturefrom the air, and excess moisture cancause a dangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

Take care when filling the reservoirbecause brake fluid can harm youreyes and damage painted surfaces. Iffluid gets in your eyes, flush youreyes with clean water.

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If you spill the fluid, be sure to washit off with water to prevent it fromdamaging the parts or paint.

NOTICE

Check the fluid level through the reser-voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-mission fluid DEXRON II or III.If the vehicle has been driven around 80km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little morein frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot(60�C 80�C or 140�F 175�F). Youmay also check the level when the fluid iscold (about room temperature,10�C 30�C or 50�F 85�F) if the en-gine has not been run for about five hours.a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-voir tank.b. Remove the filler cap by turning it coun-terclockwise and wipe the dipstick clean.

c. Reinstall the filler cap.d. Remove the filler cap again and look atthe fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the levelshould be in the “COLD” range on the dip-stick. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid levelshould be in the “HOT” range. If the levelis at the low side of either range, add auto-matic transmission fluid DEXRON II orIII to bring the level within the range.e. After replacing the filler cap, visuallycheck the steering box case, vane pumpand hose connections for leaks or dam-age.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so becareful not to burn yourself.

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Avoid overfilling, or the powersteering could be damaged.

NOTICE

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Check the fluid level through the reser-voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-mission fluid DEXRON II or III.If the vehicle has been driven around 80km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little morein frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot(60�C 80�C or 140�F 175�F). Youmay also check the level when the fluid iscold (about room temperature, 10�C30�C or 50�F 85�F) if the engine hasnot 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. Similiarly, if it is hot, the fluid levelshould be in the “HOT” range. If the levelis at the low side of either range, add auto-matic transmission fluid DEXRON II orIII to bring the level within the range.To remove the filler cap, turn it counter-clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn itclockwise. After replacing the filler cap,visually check the steering box case, vanepump and hose connections for leaks ordamage.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so becareful not to burn yourself.

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Avoid overfilling, or the powersteering could be damaged.

NOTICE

Keep your tire pressures at the properlevel.The recommended cold tire pressures,tire size and the vehicle capacity weightare also given in Part 8. They are also onthe tire pressure label as shown.You should check the tire pressures everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. Anddon’t forget the spare!Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tirelife and make your vehicle less safe todrive.

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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 tread bead.If the tire pressure is excessively low,there is the possibility of wheel deforma-tion and/or tire separation.High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,handling problems, excessive wear at thecenter of the tire tread, and a greater pos-sibility of tire damage from road hazards.If a tire frequently needs refilling, have itchecked by your Toyota dealer.The following instructions for check-ing tire pressure should be observed:� The pressure should be checked

only when the tires are cold. If yourvehicle 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 pressure thatare even just a few pounds off can de-grade handling and ride.

� Take special care when adding airto the compact spare tire. Thesmaller tire size can gain pressurevery quickly. Add compressed air insmall quantities and check the pres-sure often until it reaches the specifiedpressure.

� Do not bleed or reduce tire pres-sure after driving. It is normal for thetire pressure 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.

CHECKING YOUR TIRESCheck 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 (0.06 in.)or less, the indicators will appear. If youcan see the indicators in two or more adja-cent grooves, the tire should be replaced.The lower the tread, the higher the risk ofskidding.The effectiveness of snow tires is lostif the tread wears down below 4 mm(0.16 in.).

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Check the tires regularly for damagesuch as cuts, splits and cracks. If anydamage is found, consult with a tech-nician and have the tire repaired or re-placed.Even if the damage does not appear seri-ous, a qualified technician should ex-amine the damage. Objects which havepenetrated the tire may have caused in-ternal damage.Any tires which are over six 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 and tiresstored for future use.REPLACING YOUR TIRES

When replacing a tire, use only thesame size and construction as origi-nally installed and with the same orgreater load capacity.Using any other size or type of tire may se-riously affect handling, ride, speedomeet-er/odometer calibration, ground clear-ance, and clearance between the bodyand tires or snow chains.

CAUTION

� Do not mix radial, bias belted, orbias-ply tires on your vehicle. Itcan cause dangerous handlingcharacteristics, resulting in loss ofcontrol.

� Do not use tire or wheels other thanthe manufacturer’s recommendedsize.

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Toyota recommends all four tires, or atleast both of the front or rear tires bereplaced at a time as a set.See “If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 for tirechange 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.

Without a compact spare tire

With a compact spare tire

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To equalize tire wear and help extendtire life, Toyota recommends that yourotate your tires every 12000 km (7500miles). However, the most appropriatetiming for tire rotation may vary ac-cording to your driving habits androad surface conditions.See “If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 for tirechange procedure.When rotating tires, check for even wearand damage. Abnormal wear is usuallycaused by incorrect tire pressure, improp-er wheel alignment, out-of-balancewheels, or severe braking.

CAUTION

Do not include a compact spare tirewhen rotating the tires. It is designedfor temporary use only.

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WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES ORCHAINSSnow tires or chains are recom-mended when driving on snow or ice.On wet or dry roads, conventional tiresprovide better traction than snow tires.SNOW TIRE SELECTIONIf you need snow tires, select tires ofthe same size, construction and loadcapacity as the original tires on yourToyota.Do not use tires other than those men-tioned above. Do not install studded tireswithout first checking local regulations forpossible restrictions.SNOW TIRE INSTALLATIONSnow tires should be installed on allwheels.Installing snow tires on the front wheelsonly can lead to an excessive differencein road grip capability between the frontand rear tires which would cause loss ofvehicle control.When storing removed tires, you shouldstore them in a cool dry place.Mark the direction of rotation and be sureto install them in the same direction whenreplacing.

CAUTION

� Do not drive with the snow tires in-correctly inflated.

� Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)with any type of snow tires.

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TIRE CHAIN SELECTIONUse the tire chains of correct size andtype.Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chainsexcept radial cable chains or V-bar typechains.Regulations regarding the use of tirechains vary according to location ortype of r oad, so always check them be-fore installing chains.CHAIN INSTALLATIONInstall the chains on the front tires astightly as possible. Do not use tirechains on the rear 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.

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If wheel covers are used, they will bescratched by the chain band, so removethe covers before putting on the chains.

� 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.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to use a tire chain onthe compact spare tire, as it mayresult in damage to the vehicle aswell as the tire.

NOTICE

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS

If you have wheel damage such asbending, cracks or heavy corrosion,the wheel should be replaced.If you fail to replace damaged wheels, thetire may slip off the wheel or they maycause loss of handling control.

WHEEL SELECTION

When replacing wheels, care shouldbe taken to ensure that the wheels arereplaced by ones with the same loadcapacity, diameter, rim width, and off-set.This must be observed on compact sparetires, too.Correct replacement wheels are availableat your Toyota dealer.A wheel of a different size or type may ad-versely affect handling, wheel and bear-ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability,headlight aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance, and tire or snow chainclearance to the 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 straightenedmay have structural damage and there-fore should not be used. Never use an in-ner tube in a leaking wheel which is de-signed for a tubeless tire.

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� After driving your vehicle the first 1600km (1000 miles), check that the wheelnuts are tight.

� If you have rotated, repaired, orchanged your tires, check that thewheel nuts are still tight after driving1600 km (1000 miles).

� 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.

Aluminum wheel precautions

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Chapter 7-3Electrical components� Checking battery condition� Battery recharging precautions� Checking and replacing fuses� Adding washer fluid� Checking headlight aims� Replacing light bulbs

BATTERY PRECAUTIONSThe battery produces flammableand explosive hydrogen gas.� Do not cause a spark from the bat-

tery with tools.� Do not smoke or light a match near

the battery.The electrolyte contains poisonousand corrosive sulfuric acid.� Avoid contact with eyes, skin or

clothes.� Never ingest electrolyte.� Wear protective safety glasses

when working 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.

CAUTION!� If electrolyte gets on your skin,

thoroughly wash the contact area.If you feel pain or burning, getmedical attention immediately.

� If electrolyte gets on your clothes,there is a possibility of its soakingthrough to your skin, so immedi-ately take off the exposed clothingand follow the procedure above, ifnecessary.

� If you happen to swallow electro-lyte, drink a large quantity of wateror milk. Follow with milk of mag-nesia, beaten raw egg or vegetableoil. Then go immediately for emer-gency help.

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Check the battery for corroded orloose terminal connections, cracks, orloose hold-down clamp.a. If the battery is corroded, wash it offwith a solution of warm water and bakingsoda. Coat the outside of the terminalswith grease to prevent further corrosion.b. If the terminal connections are loose,tighten their clamp nuts–but do not over-tighten.c. Tighten the hold-down clamp onlyenough to keep the battery firmly in place.Overtightening may damage the batterycase.

NOTICE

�Be sure the engine and all acces-sories are off before performingmaintenance.

�When checking the battery, re-move the ground cable from thenegative terminal (“-” mark) firstand reinstall it last.

�Be careful not to cause a short cir-cuit with tools.

�Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.

There are two types of batteries: Main-tenance type and non-maintenancetype.A non-maintenance battery has “MAIN-TENANCE FREE BATTERY” on its top. Amaintenance type battery does not havesuch indication.Maintenance type battery—Check the fluid condition by the fluid levellines on the side of the battery. Or if thebattery has a hydrometer on its top, youcan also check the hydrometer.Non-maintenance battery—Check the battery condition by thehydrometer on the top of the battery.

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CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVELLINES (MAINTENANCE TYPE BAT-TERY ONLY)

The fluid (electrolyte) level must be be-tween the upper and lower lines.When checking the fluid level, look at allsix cells, not just one or two.If the level is lower than the lower line, adddistilled water. (See “ADDING DIS-TILLED WATER”.)

CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETERCheck the battery condition by thehydrometer color.Maintenance type battery

Hydrometer colorCondition

Type A Type BCondition

GREEN BLUE Good

DARK WHITECharging necessary.Have battery checkedby your Toyota dealer.

CLEAR orLIGHTYELLOW

RED Add distilled water*

*: See “ADDING DISTILLED WATER”.

Non-maintenance battery

Hydrometer colorCondition

Type A Type BCondition

GREEN BLUE Good

DARK WHITECharging necessary.Have battery checkedby your Toyota dealer.

CLEAR orLIGHTYELLOW

RED Have battery checkedby your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

Do not refill the battery with water.

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ADDING DISTILLED WATER (MAINTE-NANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)1. Remove the vent plugs.2. Add distilled water to cells needingfluid.If the side of your battery is covered,check the water level by looking down di-rectly above the cell as illustrated above.3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.

NOTICE

Do not overfill the cells. Excesselectrolyte could squirt out of thebattery during heavy charging,causing corrosion or damage.

During recharging, the battery is pro-ducing hydrogen gas.Therefore, before recharging:1. Maintenance type batteries—Re-move the vent plugs.2. If recharging with the battery installedon the vehicle, be sure to disconnect theground cable.3. Be sure the power switch on the re-charger is off when connecting the char-ger cables to the battery and when dis-connecting them.

� Always charge the battery in anunconfined area. Do not chargethe battery in a garage or closedroom where there is not sufficientventilation.

� Non-maintenance batteries: Onlydo a slow charge (5A or less).Charging at a quicker rate is dan-gerous. The battery may explode,causing personal injuries.Maintenance type batteries: Besure to remove the vent plugs be-fore recharging.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while theengine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.

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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 Chapter 7-1 forlocations of the fuses.Turn the ignition switch and inopera-tive component off. Pull a suspectedfuse straight out and check it.Determine which fuse may be causing theproblem. The lid of the fuse box shows thename of the circuit for each fuse. See Part8 of this manual for the functions con-trolled by each circuit.Type A fuses can be pulled out by usingthe pull-out tool. The location of the pull-out tool is shown in the illustration.

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 “CIG &RAD”, “DOME” or “HTR” fuse, which maybe dispensable for normal driving, anduse it if its amperage rating is the same.If you cannot use one of the same amper-age, use one that is lower, but as close aspossible to the rating. If the amperage islower than that specified, the fuse mightblow out again but this does not indicateanything wrong. Be sure to get the correctfuse as soon as possible and return thesubstitute to its original clip.It is a good idea to purchase a set of sparefuses and keep them in your vehicle foremergencies.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.

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Never use a fuse with a higher am-perage rating, or any other object,in place of a fuse. This may causeextensive damage and possibly afire.

CAUTION!If any washer does not work, the wash-er tank may be empty. Add washerfluid.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 muchto mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it maydamage your vehicle’s paint.

The headlights have the beam anglegauges to check:1 Vertical movement2 Horizontal movementTo obtain correct gauge readings, dothese before you check the headlightaims.� Make sure the body around the head-

light is not deformed.� Park the vehicle on a level spot.� Fill up the fuel tank.� Bounce the vehicle several times.A passenger should sit on the driver’sseat while checking the headlight aims.

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Vertical movement gauges: The bubbleon the gauge should be within two marksfrom center on both sides.

Horizontal movement gauges: Thetriangle mark on the gauge should bewithin one mark from the “O” position.If a gauge reading is not within the accept-able range, have the aiming adjusted byyour Toyota dealer.

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.

Halogen bulbs have pressurizedgas inside and require specialhandling. They can burst or shatterif scratched or dropped. Hold a bulbonly by its plastic or metal case. Donot touch the glass part of a bulbwith bare hands.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

Light bulbs BulbNo.

W Type

Headlights(low beam)

9006 55 A

Headlights(high beam)

9005 65 B

Front fog light - 55 C

Parking and front turn sig-nal lights

1157 27/8 C

Front side marker lights 194 3.8 D

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Light bulbs BulbNo.

W Type

Rear side marker, stopand tail lights (coupe)

1157 27/8 C

Rear side marker lights(liftback)

194 4.9 D

Rear turn signal lights 1156 27 C

Stop and tail lights 1157 27/8 C

Back-up lights 1156 27 C

License plate lights 168 5 D

High mounted stoplight 921 18 C

Interior lights(without moon roof)

— 10 C

Interior lights(without moon roof)

— 8 C

Personal lights — 5 E

Glovebox light — 1.2 D

Door courtesy lights — 3.8 D

Luggage compartmentlight

— 5 E

Trunk light — 3.8 D

A: HB4 halogen bulbsB: HB3 halogen bulbsC: Single end bulbsD: Wedge base bulbsE: Double end bulbs

1. Unplug the connector while de-pressing the lock release.If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

2. Turn the bulb and remove it.

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3. Install a new bulb and the connec-tor into the mounting hole.Aiming is not necessary after replacingthe bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

1. Loosen the retainer screw and takeout the beam unit.

2. Turn the cover counterclockwiseand remove it.

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3. Disconnect the cords. 4. Release the bulb retaining springand remove the bulb. Install a newbulb and the bulb retaining spring.To install the bulb, align the cutouts of thebulb with the protrusions of the mountinghole.

5. Connect the cords, install the coverand turn it clockwise so that twotriangle marks are aligned. Plug theconnector together. Install the beamunit and tighten the screw.

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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

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a: Rear turn signal light c: Stop and tail lightb: Rear side marker, d: Back-up light stop and tail light

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a: Rear side marker light c: Stop and tail lightb: Rear turn signal light d: Back-up light

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

—Rear side marker, rear turnsignal, stop and tail, andback-up lights (liftback) —License plate lights

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—High mounted stoplight(coupe)

—High mounted stoplight(liftback)

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SPECIFICATIONS� Dimensions and weight� Engine� Fuel� Service specifications� Tires� Fuses

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Overall length mm (in.)

Overall width mm (in.)

Overall height mm (in.)

Wheelbase mm (in.)

Front tread mm (in.)

Rear tread mm (in.)

Vehicle capacity weight(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.)

4495 (177.0)

1750 (68.9)

1310 (51.6) *1

2540 (100.0)

1515 (59.6)

1495 (58.9)

329 (725)

4425 (174.2)

1750 (68.9)

1305 (51.4) *1

2540 (100.0)

1515 (59.6)

1495 (58.9)

329 (725)

4495 (177.0)

1750 (68.9)

1325 (52.2) *1

2540 (100.0)

1515 (59.6)

1495 (58.9)

329 (725)

Coupe Liftback Convertible

*1: Unladen vehicle

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Model:7A-FE and 5S-FE

Type:4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):7A-FE engine

81.0 X 85.5 (3.19 X 3.37)5S-FE engine

87.0 X 91.0 (3.43 X 3.58)Displacement, cm3 (cu. in):

7A-FE engine

1762 (107.5)5S-FE engine

2164 (132.0)

Fuel type:7A-FE engine—Unleaded gasoline,Research Octane Number 91 (OctaneRating 87) or higher5S-FE engine—Unleaded gasoline,Research Octane Number 91 (OctaneRating 87) or higher. For improved ve-hicle performance, the use of premiumunleaded gasoline with a ResearchOctane Number of 96 (Octane Rating91) or higher is recommended.

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):

60 (15.9, 13.2)

ENGINEValve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.)

7A-FE engine

Intake 0.15 0.25 (0.006 0.010)Exhaust 0.25 0.35 (0.010 0.014)

5S-FE engine

Intake 0.19 0.29 (0.007 0.011)Exhaust 0.28 0.38 (0.011 0.015)

Spark plug type:7A-FE engine

NIPPONDENSO K16R-UNGK BKR5EYA

5S-FE engineNIPPONDENSO PK20R11NGK BKR6EP11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):7A-FE engine 0.8 (0.031)5S-FE engine 1.1 (0.043)

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Drive belt tension measured with Bor-oughs drive belt tension gauge No.BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf:

7A-FE engineGenerator belt

115 ± 20Power steering pump belt

80 ± 20Air conditioning compressor belt

100 ± 205S-FE engine

Generator beltVehicles with air conditioning

155 ± 20Vehicles without air conditioning

95 ± 20Power steering pump belt

80 ± 20ENGINE LUBRICATIONOil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.qt.):

7A-FE engineWith filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.0)

5S-FE engineWith filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)Without filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)

Oil grade:API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” multi-grade engine oil or ILSAC multigradeengine oil is recommended.

Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

Temperature range anticipated before next oil change80040-L03U

COOLING SYSTEMTotal capacity, L (qt., Imp.):

7A-FE engineWith manual transaxle 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)With automatic transaxle6.6 (7.0, 5.8)

5S-FE engineWith manual transaxle 6.7 (7.1, 5.9)With automatic transaxle7.1 (7.5, 6.2)

Coolant type:With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)

BATTERY—Maintenance type battery

Specific gravity reading at 20�C (68�F):1.260 Fully charged1.160 Half charged1.060 Discharged

—Non-maintenance batteryOpen voltage* at 20�C (68�F):

12.7 V Fully charged12.3 V Half charged11.9 V Discharged

*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutesafter the key is removed with all the lightsturned off

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Charging rates:Non-maintenance battery 5 A max.Maintenance type battery

Quick charge 15 A max.Slow charge 5 A max.

CLUTCHPedal freeplay, mm (in.):

5 15 (0.2 0.6)Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

MANUAL TRANSAXLEOil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

7A-FE engine1.9 (2.0, 1.7)

5S-FE engine2.6 (2.7, 2.3)

Oil type:Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5

Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 75W-90

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE7A-FE engine

Fluid capacity (drain and refill),L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)

5S-FE engineAutomatic transmission

Fluid capacity (drain and refill),L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)Differential

Fluid capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):1.6 (1.7, 1.4)

Fluid type:Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)

BRAKESMinimum pedal clearance when de-pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm(in.):

7A-FE engine 75 (3.0)5S-FE engine 80 (3.1)

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):1 6 (0.04 0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.):1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.):1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when pulledwith the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):

4-7 clicksFluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

STEERINGWheel freeplay:

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)Power steering fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluidDEXRON II or III

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Tire size:Spare tire

U.S.A.T125/70D16

Canada7A-FE engine

185/70R14 88SP185/70R14 87S205/55R15 87V

5S-FE engine205/55R15 87VP205/55R15 87V

Except spare tire7A-FE engine

185/70R14 88SP185/70R14 87S205/55R15 87VP205/55R15 87V

5S-FE engine205/55R15 87VP205/55R15 87V

Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm 2 or bar, psi):185/70R14 88S and P185/70R14 87S

Front 200 (2.0, 29)Rear 200 (2.0, 29)

205/55R15 87V and P205/55R15 87VFront 230 (2.3, 33)Rear 230 (2.3, 33)

T125/70D16 420 (4.2, 60)Wheel size:

185/70R14 88S and P185/70R14 87S14 x 6JJ

205/55R15 87V and P205/55R15 87V15 x 6 1/2JJ15 x 7JJ

T125/70D1616 x 4T

Wheel nut torque, N⋅ m (kgf⋅ m, ft⋅ lbf):103 (10.5, 76)

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Fuses (type A)1 AM2 30 A: Starting system2 HAZARD 10A: Emergency flashers3 HORN 7.5 A: Horns4 Radio NO.120 A: Car audio system5 ECU-B 15 A: Anti-lock brake sys-tem, cruise control system6 DOME 10 A: Interior lights, personallights, luggage compartment light, trunklight, door courtesy lights, clock7 HEAD (LH) 15 A: Left-hand head-light8 HEAD (RH) 15 A: Right-hand head-light

9 SPARE: Spare fuse10 SPARE: Spare fuse11 SPARE: Spare fuse12 ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system13 SRS WRN 7.5 A: SRS airbag warn-ing light14 EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem15 HEAD (LH) LO 15 A: Left-handheadlight (low beam)16 HEAD (RH) LO 15 A: Right-handheadlight (low beam)17 HEAD-HI (RH) 15 A: Right-handheadlight (high beam)

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18 HEAD-HI (LH) 15 A: Left-handheadlight (high beam)19 DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running lightsystem20 ECU-IG 15 A: Electronically con-trolled automatic transmission system,anti-lock brake system21 SEAT-HTR 20 A: No circuit22 PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panellights23 STOP 15 A: Stop lights, highmounted stoplight, multiport fuel injectionsystem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem, cruise control system cancel de-vice, electronically controlled automatic

transmission system, anti-lock brakesystem24 FOG 20 A: Front fog lights25 CIG & RAD 15 A: Cigarette lighter,digital clock display, car audio system26 IGN 7.5 A: Charging system, dis-charge warning light, multiport fuel injec-tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-jection system, SRS airbag system27 WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers andwasher, rear window wiper and washer28 MIR-HTR 10 A: Multiport fuel injec-tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-jection system29 TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-gency flashers30 TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights,front side marker lights, rear side markerlights, license plate lights31 HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system,rear window defogger32 GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,power door lock system33 ST 7.5 A: Starting system, multiportfuel injection system/sequential multiportfuel injection system34 A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system35 OBD II 7.5A: On-board diagnosissystem

Fuses (type B)36 RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan37 CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan38 AM1 40 A: Electronic ignition sys-tem/distributor ignition system39 DOOR 30 A: Power door lock sys-tem, convertible top control system40 DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger41 POWER 30 A: Power windows, elec-tric moon roofFuses (type C)42 HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system43 ALT 100 A: “ALT-S”, “TAIL”,“DOOR”, “DEF” and “POWER” fuses44 MAIN 60 A: Starting system, head-lights, “AM2”, “HAZARD”, “HORN”,“DOME” and “RADIO” fuses45 ABS 50 A: Anti-lock brake system

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REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS FOR U.S.OWNERS ANDUNIFORM TIREQUALITY GRADING� Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners� Uniform tire quality grading

If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) inaddition to notifying Toyota MotorSales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free:1-800-331-4331).If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, it may open ainvestigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign. However,NHTSA cannot become involvedin individual problems betweenyou, your dealer, or Toyota MotorSales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may eithercall the Auto Safety Hotlinetoll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or366-0123 in Washington D.C.area) or write to: NHTSA. U.S.Department of Transportation.Washington D.C. 20590. You canalso obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety fromthe Hotline.

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This 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 passengervehicle tires must conform to FederalSafety Requirements in addition tothese grades. These quality grades aremolded on the sidewall.Treadwear —The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on the wearrate of the tire when tested under con-trolled conditions on a specified govern-ment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and a half(1-1/2) times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100. The relativeperformance of tires depends upon theactual conditions of their use, however,and may depart significantly from thenorm due to variations in driving habits,service practices and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate.

Traction A, B, C—The traction grades,from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,and they represent the tire’s ability to stopon wet pavement as measured undercontrolled conditions on specified govern-ment test surfaces of asphalt and con-crete. A tire marked C may have poor trac-tion performance.Warning: The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not includecornering (turning) traction.Temperature A, B, C —The temperaturegrades are A (the highest), B, and C, rep-resenting the tire’s resistance to the gen-eration of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled condi-tions on a specific indoor laboratory testwheel. Sustained high temperature cancause the material of the tire life, and ex-cessive temperature can lead to suddentire failure. The grade C corresponds to alevel of performance which all passengercar tires must meet under the Federal Mo-tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory test wheelthan the minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grades for thistire are established for a tire that is proper-ly inflated and not overloaded. Excessivespeed, underinflation, or excessive load-ing, wither separately or in combination,can cause heat buildup and possible tirefailure.

Uniform tire quality grading

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