Toyota 2002 4runner User Manual

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value–conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble–free motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS: Toyota Cust omer Assist ance Center Toll–free:1–800–331–4331CANADIAN OWNERS: Toyota Canada Cust omer Interact ion Centre Toll–free:1–888–TOYOTA–8 (1–888–869–6828)
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, 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 equipment not installed on your vehicle.
2001 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All ri ghts reserved. T his material m ay not be repr oduced or copied, in whole or i n part, without the writt en permission of Toyota Motor Corporat ion.
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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam­age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage.
The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.
Safety symbol
When you see the safety symbol shown above, it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this happen”.
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Important information about your Toyota
New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties :
New vehicle warrantyEmission control systems warrantyOthers
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Your responsibility for
maintenance
It is the owner’s responsi bility to make sure that the speci­fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in­formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supplement” .
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of n on–genuine spare parts a nd accessori es for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant t hese prod­ucts and is not responsibl e for their performance, r epair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effec t they may have on, your Toyota vehicl e.
This vehicle should not be modified with non–genuine Toyota products. Modification with non–genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi­tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modificat ion may not be covered under war ranty.
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Spark ignition system of your
Toyota
The spark ignit ion system in your Toyota meets all require­ments of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
two–way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two–way radio system in your vehic le could affect el ectronic s ystems suc h as multi­port fuel inject ion system/sequenti al multiport fuel injec tion system, traction control system (two–wheel drive mod­els)/active traction control system (four–wheel drive mod­els), vehicle skid control system, cruise control system, anti–lock brake system, electronic throttle control system, SRS airbag syst em and seat belt pret ensioner system , be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special i nstructions r egarding installati on.
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Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and s eat belt pret ensioner devi ces in y our Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, it may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten­sioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis pose of your vehicle.
On–pavement and off–road
driving tips
This vehi cle belongs to the u tility vehicle class. Utility ve­hicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for off–road use also. In addition, this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an ordi nary passenger car. This vehic le design fea­ture causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rol­lover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control , accidents or vehi cle rollover causing death or serious injur y. Be sure to read “Off–road vehic le precau­tions” in Section 2 and “Off–road driving precautions” in Section 3.
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OPERATION O F INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1–
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1. Side vents
2. Tilt steering loc k release lever
3. Instrument c luster
4. Center vents
5. Garage door opener
6. Garage door opener box or auxiliary box
7. Electri c moon roof switch
8. Personal lights
9. Glove box
10. Power door lock switc hes
11. Power window swi tches
12. Automatic tr ansmission selec tor lever
13. Parking brak e lever
14. Ashtray
15. Cup holders
16. Front drive c ontrol lever
17. Lower vent
18. Hood lock releas e lever
19. Fuel filler door opener
20. Window lock swi tch
21. Power rear view mirror cont rol switches (with power w indows)
Instrument panel overview
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1. Seat heater swit ch (for passenger)
2. Headlight and turn si gnal switch, and front fog light swit ch
3. Wiper and washer swi tches
4. Back window and outside rear view mirror def oggers switch
5. Driving pattern selector button
6. Clock
7. Emergency flas her switch
8. Power back window swit ch
9. Theft deterrent sy stem/Engine immobiliser system indicator light
10. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
11. Air condit ioning controls
12. Car audio
13. Ashtray
14. Power outlets
15. Cigarette li ghter
16. “OUT/T” (out side temperature) butt on
17. Ignition swi tch
18. Cruise contr ol switch
19. Center different ial lock switc h
20. Instrument p anel light control k nob
21. Power rear view mirror cont rol switch (without power wi ndows)
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22. Traction contr ol off switch
23. Seat heater swit ch (for driver) o r Power back window loc k switch
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1. Service remi nder indicators and indicator l ights
2. Engine coolant temper ature gauge
3. Tachometer
4. Speedometer
5. Odometer and two trip met ers
6. Fuel gauge
7. Trip met er reset knob
Instrument cluster overview
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or
Driver’s seat belt reminder light
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1
Low engine oil pressure warning light
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1
Low fuel level warning light
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1
Brake system warning light
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1
Malfunction indicator lamp
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1
Discharge warning light
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1
Anti–lock brake system warning light
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1
Automatic t ransmission fl uid temperature warning light
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1
SRS warning light
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1
Unengaged “Park” warning light
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1
Open door warning light
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1
Low windshield was her fluid level warning light
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1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
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1
Vehicle skid cont rol system and trac tion control system (two–wheel drive models) or ac tive tracti on control system ( four–wheel drive models) warning light
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1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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Cruise control indicator light
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2
Driving pattern (“PWR” mode) indicator light
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1
: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Section 1–5.
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2
: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1–6.
Four–wheel driv e and center diff erential lock indicator l ights
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Traction contr ol system off indicator light
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1
(two–wheel driv e models) Vehicle skid control system off indicator light
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1
(four–wheel drive models)
Slip indicator light
Overdrive–off indicator light
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OPERATION O F INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine immobiliser system 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back door 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1–
2
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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.
1. Master key—This key works in every lock.
2. Sub key—This key will not work in the glove box.
To protect things locked in the glove box when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the attendant.
Since the doors can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.
Your vehicle is supplied with the two kinds of keys.
1. Master key (black)—This key works in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built–in transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)—This key does not work in the glove box.
A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has been filled in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.
Keys (without engine immobiliser system)
Keys (with engine immobiliser system)
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To protect things locked in the glove box when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the attendant.
Since the side doors can be locked with­out a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
For information on use of the wireless remote control key, see “Side doors” in this section.
NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans­ponder chip, observe the following precautions:
When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.
When starting the engine, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of oth­er vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after taking off other transponder keys (includ­ing keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine.
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Do not bend the key grip.
Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet­ic waves.
Do not knock the key hard against other objects.
Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.
Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
Do not use the key with electromag­netic materials.
KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.
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The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention system. When you in­sert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the ve­hicle. The engine will start, only when the electronic code in the chip corre­sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set.
If any of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
The indicator light stays on except
when the theft deterrent system is set­ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent system”.)
The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light flashes unsteady.
Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off.
For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built–in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the sys­tem or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas­semble the engine immobiliser sys­tem. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Engine immobiliser system
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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZ RI–4BTY MADE IN JAPAN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause unde­sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the par ty respon­sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip­ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS–210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interfer­ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Vehicles with power door lock system— All the doors lock and unlock simulta­neously with either front door. In the driv­er’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc­cession will unlock all the doors simulta­neously.
Side doors
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON
Move the lock button.
To lock: Push the button downward. To unlock: Pull the button upward.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the door. Be care­ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock sys­tem—The front doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.
Driver’s side
Front passenger’s s ide
With power windows
Front passenger’s side
Driver’s side
Without power windows
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous­ly.
When the front side doors are locked from the outside or locked with the wireless remote control transmitter, the power door lock switch will not work until either front door is unlocked with the key, lock knob, or wireless remote control transmitter.
REAR DOOR CHILD–PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend us­ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve­hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve­hicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.
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Locking operation
Unlocking operation
The wireless remote control system is designed to lock or unlock all the side doors and back door from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SIDE DOORS AND BACK DOOR
To lock and unlock all the side doors and back door, push the swi tches slow­ly and securely.
To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the side doors and back door are locked si­multaneously. At this time one beep will be heard, and tail lights flash once.
Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked.
If any of the side doors or back door is not securely closed, locking cannot be performed by the “LOCK” switch and a beep will sound continuously for 10 sec­onds. However, if the key is in the igni­tion, a beep will not sound.
To stop the buzzer, close all the doors securely or push the “UNLOCK” switch.
To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the side doors and back door simultaneously. Each time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard, and the parking lights and tail lights flash twice.
You have 30 s econds to open a door a fter using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the side doors and back door will be automati­cally locked again.
If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera­tion is not repeated. Release the button and then push again.
The volume of beep sound can be changed. Contact your Toyota dealer for details if you require it.
—Wireless remote control
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OPENING THE BACK WINDOW To open the back window, push the
back window open switch of the trans­mitter for about 1 second. The window will fully open.
At this time, you can hear a beep. If the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion, the back window cannot be opened by the back window open switch.
To open the back window with the master key, see “Power back window” in this sec­tion.
The volume of beep sound can be changed. Contact your Toyota dealer for details if you require it.
“PANIC” SWITCH Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights.
The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve­hicle theft when you witness anyone at­tempting to break into or damage your vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, push the “PANIC” or “UNLOCK” switch, or unlock any side door or back door with key. You can also stop the alarm by turning the ignition key from “LOCK” to the “ON” position.
The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol­lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter.
Do not leave the transmitter on places
where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote con­trol transmitters for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.
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If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or operate from a normal distance:
Check for closeness to a radio trans-
mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.
The battery may have been consumed.
Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see following “REPLACING THE BATTERY”.
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause unde­sired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec­tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordanc e with the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer­ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en­couraged to try to correct the interfer­ence by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the par ty respon­sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip­ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interfer­ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
For replacement, use a lithium battery CR2016 and a special screwdriver.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the re­moved battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the transmitter bat­tery, be careful not to lose the com­ponents.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
Replace the battery by the following pro­cedures:
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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the transmitter case.
2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat­tery.
3. Put new transmitter battery with posi­tive (+) side up.
Close the transmitter case securely.
NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat­tery should be faced correctly.
Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.
Do not touch or move any compo­nents inside of the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper opera­tion.
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Be careful that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.
Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans­mitter still does not operate properly, con­tact your Toyota dealer.
If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci­dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re­mote control transmitter” in Section 4.)
Window lock switch
Driver’s door switches
Front passenger’s door switch
The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door.
The power windows work when the igniti on switch is in the “ON” position.
Key off operation: If both front side doors are closed, they work for 43 se­conds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either front side door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S AND FRONT PASSENGER’S WINDOWS
Use the switches on the driver’s door and front passenger’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Lightly pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on
the driver’s door, the front passengers’ window cannot be operated.
Power windows
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Driver’s door switches
Front passenger’s door switch
Automatic operation: Push the switch
completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window part­way, lightly move the switch in the oppo­site direction and then release it.
If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the front passengers’ window cannot be operated.
Jam protection function: During aut omat­ic closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your
body to make the jam protection function work intentionally.
The jam protection function may
not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed.
Window lock switch
Driver’s door switches
OPERATING THE REAR PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS
Use the switch on each rear passen­ger’s door or the switches on the driv­er’s door that control each rear passen­ger’s windows.
The window moves as long as you hold the switch.
To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the rear passengers’ windows cannot be operated.
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Rear passengers’ door switches
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
Always make sure the heads, hands
and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely in­side the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure that he/she operates the win­dows safely.
When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi­sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex­pected use of the switches.
Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni­tion key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unat­tended children can be involved in serious accidents.
The back window can be operated with the inner switch on the center console or outer switch on the back door.
OPERATING FROM INSIDE
The ignition key must be in the “ON” posi­tion.
The back window moves as long as you hold the inner switch.
To open: Push the switch on the “
” side. To close: Push the switch on the “
” side.
Power back window
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You can also open t he back window when the back window wiper is working. At that time, the wiper stops working until the window is closed again.
If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door (with power windows) or on the instrument panel (without power windows), the back window cannot be op­erated.
With power windows (driver’s door)
Without power windows (instrument panel)
OPERATING FROM OUTSIDE
After turning and holding the key for a few seconds, the back window will move as far as holding the key.
To open: Turn the key counterclockwise. To close: Turn the key clockwise.
You can also open t he back window when the back window wiper is working. At the time, the wiper stops working until the window is closed again.
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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
Always make sure the heads, hands
and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely in­side the vehicle before you close the power back window. If some­one’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power back window, make sure that he/she operates the window safely.
When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power back window switch without super­vision. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex­pected use of the switch.
Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni­tion key still inserted. They could use the power back window switch and get trapped in a window. Unat­tended children can be involved in serious accidents.
Keep the back window closed while
driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
Vehicles with wireless remote control sys­tem—To open the back window with the wireless remote control transmitter, see “—Wireless remote control” in this section.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key clockwise. To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise.
To open the back door, pull the lever. The back door will be controlled by oper-
ating the power door lock switch.
Back door
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When closing the back door, use the inside strap for easier reach to the back door.
To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is secure­ly closed.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Section 2 for precautions in loading lug­gage.
CAUTION
Keep the back window and back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the back door dampers, do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on them.
Driver’s side
Front passenger’s s ide
With power windows
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Front passenger’s side
Driver’s side
Without power windows
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER BACK DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side.
Operating the power door lock switch si­multaneously locks or unlocks the back door. (See “Side doors” in this section.)
Vehicles with wireless remote control sys­tem—To lock or unlock the back door, see “—Wireless remote control” in this section.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Other­wise, the hood may open unexpected­ly while driving and an accident may occur.
Hood
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood security from falling down on to your head or body.
To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm if any of the side doors, back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or opened or the bat­tery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights.
Theft deterrent system
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SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and remove it.
The indicator light will start flashing when the key is removed from the ignition switch. (See “Engine immobiliser system” for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the side doors, back door and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all the side doors, back door and hood are closed and locked.
The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again.
4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve­hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system
The system will give the alarm under the following conditions:
If any of the side doors is unlocked or
opened without the key or wireless re­mote control transmitter, or if the back door or hood is forcibly opened.
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected.
The indicator light will come on when the system is activated.
If the alarm has been activated and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the side doors and back door will re–lock au­tomatically.
After one minute, the alarm will automati­cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in “Activating the system”.
Stopping the alarm
The alarm will b e stopped by the following three ways:
Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”
to “ON” position.
Unlock any of the side doors or back
door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.
These ways cancel the system at the same time.
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TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above. The side doors and back door should be locked with the key or wireless re­mote control transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light goes off or starts flashing.
3. Unlock any side door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.
4. Stopping the al arm as described a bove.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath­er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re­moved.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Fuel tank cap
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CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
To operate the moon roof, use the switch beside the personal lights.
The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Key off operation— If all the doors are closed, it works for 43
seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any of the doors is opened.
Sun shade operation— The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the swit ch on the “” side. The roof will fully open. To stop the roof
partway, push the switch on the “” side. The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the “”
side. As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the three–quarters cl osed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.
Electric moon roof
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Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT
UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the “TILT DOWN” side.
You may stop the moon roof at any de­sired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other­wise, they could be seriously in­jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
Always make sure nobody places
his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be­fore you close the roof. If some­one’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.
Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni­tion key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat­tended children can be involved in serious accidents.
Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.
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OPERATION O F INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors
Seats 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fold–down rear s eats 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flattening seatbacks 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heaters 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restrai nts 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirrors 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti–glare i nside rear view mirror 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1–
3
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While the vehicle is being driven, all ve­hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop­erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a folded–down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons not properly seated and/or properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe inju­ries can occur in the event of emer­gency braking or a collision.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be careful
that the seat does not hi t a passen­ger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi­tion.
After adjusting the seatback, push
back your body to make sure it is locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seat– lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.
Seats
Front seats— —Seat adjustment precaut ions
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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER
Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi­mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas­senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat­back.
3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB
Turn the knob either way.
4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever forward or backward.
—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)
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1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.
Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat–lock mechanism.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat­back at that position.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi­mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas­senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat­back.
3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH
Push the control switch in the desired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat­back at that position.
—Adjusting front seats (power seat)
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BEFORE FOLD–DOWN REAR SEAT Stow the rear seat belt and buckles as
shown in the illustration.
This prevents the belt and buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belt and buckles must be stowed before you fold the seatback.
1. Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the lock release strap, and remove the head restraint.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.
If desired, each bottom cushion may be swung up separately.
2. Store the head restraints in the head restraint retaining holes in the bot­tom cushion.
Fold–down rear seats
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3. Unlock the seatback and fold it down.
This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.
If desired, each seatback may be folded separately.
CAUTION
When returning seats to their original position, observe the following pre­cautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop:
Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing for ward and rear­ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly. Be certain to replace the head re­straints.
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.
Make sure the bottom cushion is
securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps.
Do not forget to pull out the buckle
of the side seatbelts and center seatbelt and arranged them in their proper position and are ready to use.
To flatten the seatback, do the follow­ings.
1. Remove the head restraint and slide the seat further forward than the front–most lock position.
Flattening seatbacks (manual seat)
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2. Pull the lock release lever up, then push down the seatback.
When returning the seatback upright, be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with consid­erable spring force.
After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.
CAUTION
Do not allow passengers to ride on
the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position.
After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat and seatback for­ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace head restraint.
To turn on the seat heater, push the switch.
The key must be in the “ON” position. Push the switch once again to turn the
seat heater off.
CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when op­erating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for;
Babies, small children, elderly per-
sons, sick persons or handicapped persons
Seat heaters
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Persons who have delicate skinPersons who are exhaustedPersons who have taken alcohol or
drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)
To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blan­ket, cushion, or other insulating ob­jects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
Do not put unevenly weighed ob­jects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thin­ner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running.
Front
Rear
For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button.
On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom­mended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head re-
straint so that it is closet to the top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
Head restraints
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Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re­strained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system ap­propriate for the child until the child be­comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident oc curs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla­tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.
Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious in­jury o r death during emergenc y brak ing or a collision. Also do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends t he use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju­ry, first check with your doctor for specific recommendation.
CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following:
Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.
Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
much. The seat belts provide maxi­mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.)
Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.
Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re­placed. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions
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Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, u se a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean­ers—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” in Section 5.)
Replace the belt assembly (includ-
ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.
Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com­pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and c annot be extended. Thi s fea­ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” in this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
—Front and rear outside seat belts
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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.
To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down.
After adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in position.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision.
Ta ke u p slack
To o h i g h
Keep as low on hips as possible
Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad­just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.
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CAUTION
Both high–positioned lap belts and
loose–fitting belts could cause seri­ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
For your safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under your arm.
To release the belt , press the buckle–re­lease button and allow the belt to re­tract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re­tracts.
Lengthen
Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
If the bel t is not long enough for y ou, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.
—Rear center seat belt
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CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
To o h i gh
Adjust to a snug fit
Keep as low on hips as possible
Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position.
To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt.
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad­just it to a snug fit.
CAUTION
Both high–positioned and loose–fit­ting lap belts could cause serious in­juries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unin­tended result. Keep the lap belt posi­tioned as low on hips as possible.
To release the belt , press the buckle–re­lease button.
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The rear seat belt and buckles can be stowed when not in use.
Seat belt and buckles must be stowed before you fold the seat back. ( See “Fold– down rear seats” in this section.)
If your seat belt cannot be fastened se­curely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail­able from your Toyota dealer free of charge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re­quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop­er measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to fol­low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re­straint s ystem in case of vehicl e acci­dent, increasing the chance of per­sonal injury.
Never use the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt wit hout it.
Remember that the extender pro-
vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi­nally intended for.
—Stowing rear seat belt and buckles
—Seat belt extender
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To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle–release buttons of the ex­tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckl e–release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend­er itself.
When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
The driver and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron­tal impact.
When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants.
The front seat belt pretensioners are acti­vated even with no passenger in the front seat.
Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the seat belt preten­sioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together.
—Front seat belt pretensioners
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This indicator comes on when the igni­tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen­sors, front seat belt pretensioner assem­blies, warning light, inflators, interconnect­ing wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1–5.)
The front seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following compo­nents and their locations are shown in the illustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Front seat belt pretensioner assemblies
4. Airbag sensor assembly
The front seat belt pretensioners are con­trolled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a saf­ing sensor and airbag sensor.
When the front seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke–like gas may be released. This gas is harm­less and does not indicate that a fire is occurring.
Once the front seat belt pretensioners have been activated, the seat belt retrac­tors remain locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as­semblies, airbag sensor or surround­ing area or wiring. Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could re­sult in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju­ries.
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the front seat belt pretensioners in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies
Modification of the suspension sys­tem
Modification of the front end struc­ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end
Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con­sole
This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi­tion, or the light remains on.
The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
If either front seat belt does not retract
or cannot be pulled out due to a mal­function or activation of the relevant front seat belt pretensioner.
In the following cases, contac t your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:
The front part of the vehicle (shaded
in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the front seat belt pretensioners to operate.
Either front seat belt pretensioner as-
sembly or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam­aged.
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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys­tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the pri­mary safety protection provided by the seat belts.
In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat­ing. The SRS airbags help to reduce inju­ries mainly to the driver’s or front passen­ger’s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The front passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat.
Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and the front pas­senger when the SRS airbags are inflated.
CAUTION
The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. To­yota strongly recommends that:
The driver sit as far back as pos-
sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve­hicle.
The front passenger sit as far back
as possible from the dashboard.
All vehicle occupants be properly
restrained using the available seat belts.
This indicator comes on when the igni­tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen­sors, front seat belt pretensioner assem­blies, inflators, warning light, interconnect­ing wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1–5.)
SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag
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The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration.
The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi­ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi­mate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform.
If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not operate all together.
For the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts properly.
Collision from the rear
Collision from the side
Vehicle rollover
The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low–speed frontal collision.
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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
Landing hard or vehicle falling
The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri­ous impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their loca­tions are shown in the illustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator)
4. Airbag sensor assembly
5. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system trig­gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags wit h non–toxic g as to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non–toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This gas is nor­mally harmless; however, for those who have delicate skin, it may cause a minor skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation.
Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju­ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.
Parts of the ai rbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.
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A crash severe enough to inflate the air­bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas­senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.
CAUTION
The SRS airbag system is designed
only as a supplement to the prima­ry protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt sys­tems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for­ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli­sion. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wear­ing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions con­cerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this section.
Improperly seated and/or restrained
infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy­ing airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all in­fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper­ly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installa­tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.
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Never install a rear–facing child re-
straint system on the front passen­ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen­ger airbag can cause death or seri­ous injury to the child.
Move seat fully back
A forward–facing chil d restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front passenger air­bag could cause death or serious injury to the child. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.
Do not sit on the edge of the seat
or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or serious­ly injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.
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Do not allow a child to stand up,
or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with con­siderable speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously injured.
Do not hold a child on your lap or
in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. F or instruc­tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.
Do not put objects or your pets on
or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear­ward by the force of deploying air­bags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.
Do not modify or remove any wir-
ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passen­ger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the sys­tem, which could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repairs and modifications.
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can in­terfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
Modification of the suspension sys­tem
Modification of the front end struc­ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end
Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con­sole, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag
This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the follow­ing conditi ons occurs, this indicates a mal­function of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ser­vice the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi­tion, or the light remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
In the following cases, contac t your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:
The SRS airbags have been inflated.The front of the vehicle (shaded in the
illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
The pad section of the steering wheel
or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.
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Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.
CAUTION
For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an acci­dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
Toyota strongly urges use of a
proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. Accord­ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
Never install a rear–facing child re-
straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear–facing child restraint system is installed on the front seat.
Unless it is unavoidable, do not
install a forward–facing child re­straint system on the front seat.
A forward–facing chil d restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be installed on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as pos­sible, because the force of the de­ploying airbag c ould cause death or serious injury to the child.
Make sure that you have complied
with all installation instructions pro­vided by the child restraint manufacturer and t hat the system is properly secured.
Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions
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A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. You must carefully con­sult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany the child restraint system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur­er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system.
Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system. General directions are also provided under the fol­lowing illustrations.
The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
CAUTION
Never install a rear–facing child re-
straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear–facing child restraint system is installed on the front seat.
Unless it is unavoidable, do not
install a forward–facing child re­straint system on the front seat.
A forward–facing chil d restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be installed on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as pos­sible, because the force of the de­ploying airbag c ould cause death or serious injury to the child.
After installing the child restraint
system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer’s instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause death or se­rious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from in­juring passengers in the event of a sud­den stop or accident.
—Child restraint system
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Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size.
(A) Infant seat (B) Converti ble seat (C) Boos ter seat
Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac­turer.
(A) Infant seat
(B) Convertible seat
(C) Booster seat
—Types of child restraint system
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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing
position only.
CAUTION
Do not install a rear–facing child
restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha­nism of the front seats. This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.
If the driver’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child re­straint system at another position.
1. Run the center lap belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur­er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
—Installation with 2–point type seat belt
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CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fi xed.
2. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the infant seat securely.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys­tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac­turer.
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3. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle–release button.
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward–
facing or rear–facing position depend­ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as direction for installing of the child restraint system.
CAUTION
Do not install a rear–facing child
restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha­nism of the front seats. This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.
If the driver’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child re­straint system at another position.
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1. Run the center lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fi xed.
2. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely.
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CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys­tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac­turer.
3. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle–release button.
(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing
position only.
—Installation with 3–point type seat belt
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CAUTION
Never install a rear–facing child re-
straint system on the front passen­ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen­ger airbag can cause death or seri­ous injury to the child.
Do not install a rear–facing child
restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha­nism of the front seats. This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.
If the driver’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe installation, do not install the child restraint system on the left seat.
1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur­er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
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CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fi xed.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.
To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.
3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure­ly.
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CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys­tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac­turer.
4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen­ger.
(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward–
facing and rear–facing position depend­ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s in­structions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.
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CAUTION
Never install a rear–facing child re-
straint system on the front passen­ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen­ger airbag can cause death or seri­ous injury to the child.
Move seat fully back
A forward–facing chil d restraint sys-
tem should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front passenger air­bag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
Do not install a rear–facing child
restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha­nism of the front seats. This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.
If the driver’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe installation, do not install the child restraint system on the left seat.
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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fi xed.
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex­tended.
To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.
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3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert­ible seat securely.
CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys­tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac­turer.
4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen­ger.
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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward–fac-
ing position only.
Move seat fully back
CAUTION
A forward–facing child restraint sys­tem should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, be­cause the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol­lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for de­tails.
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CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail­ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col­lision.
Both high–positioned lap belts and
loose–fitting belts could cause seri­ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.
For child’s safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under child’s arm.
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fi xed.
2. To remove the child restraint system, press t he buckle–r elease button and al­low the belt to retract.
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Outside position
Center position
Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.
Anchor brackets
Symbol
Use the anchor bracket on the back of the rear seatback to attach the top strap.
Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.
This symbol indicates the location of user ready tether anchorage.
—Using a top s trap
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TO USE OUTSIDE ANCHOR BRACKET:
1. Remove the head restraint.
2. Open the anchor bracket cover with the symbol mark shown in the il­lustration.
3. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child re­straint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re­straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.
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4. Replace the head restraint. Be sure to close all covers when the an­chor bracket is not in use.
TO USE CENTER ANCHOR BRACKET: Fix the child restraint system with the
seat belt. Run the top strap through between both seatbacks.
Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child re­straint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.
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CAUTION
When you use the center anchor
bracket, make sure the top strap runs through between both seat­backs and tighten it. The top strap on seatback could cause death or serious injury due to abnormal moving of the child rest raint system in case of sudden braking or a col­lision.
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push­ing and pulling it in different direc­tions. Follow all the installation in­structions provided by its manufac­turer.
To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever toward you, tilt the steer­ing wheel to the desired angle and re­turn the lever to its original position.
When the steering wheel is in a low posi­tion, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju­ries.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.
Tilt steering wheel
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Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis­tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side. It is a convex mirror with a curved sur­face. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.
On some models, when you push the back window defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface. To turn on the back window defogger, see “Back window and outside rear view mirror defoggers” in Section 1–4.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
On some models, since the mirror
surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.
With power windows (door armrest)
Without power windows (instrument panel)
Outside rear view mirrors—
—Power Rear view mirror control
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To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
1. Master switch—To select the mirror to
be adjusted Place the switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right).
2. Control switch—To move the mir-
ror
Push the switch in the desired
direction.
Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir­ror face. Use a spray de–icer to free the mirror.
The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in restricted areas.
To fold the rear view mirror, push back­ward.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and pas­senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir­ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror.
Daylight driving—Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2 Remember that b y reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
—Folding rear view mirrors
Anti–glare inside rear view mirror
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
To block out glare, move the sun visor.
To block out glare from the front—Swing down the sun visor (position 1).
To block out glare from the side—Swing down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it t o the lateral side (posi­tion 2).
If glare comes from obliquely behind you, extend the plate at the end of the visor (to position 3).
CAUTION
Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti–glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.
Sun visors—
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Type A
Type B
To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.
Type B only—The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
—Vanity mirrors
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OPERATION O F INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flashers 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument p anel light c ontrol 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior l i ght 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights 87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light 87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wipers and washer 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window wiper and washer 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window and outside rear view mirror defogger s 90. . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1–
4
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HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2—Headlights and all of the above
The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch turned off. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actu­ate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.
NOTICE
To prevent the batter y from being dis­charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.
Daytime running light system (on some models)
The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1.
Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at reduc ed intensi ty. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night.
High–Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to­ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to “OFF”.
Headlights and turn signals
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TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to positi on
1.
The key must be in the “ON” position. The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.
To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, push the switch once again.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it mi ght be a traffic hazard.
Always pull as far off the road as pos­sible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat­ing.
NOTICE
To prevent the batter y from being dis­charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en­gine is not running.
Emergency flashers
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To adjust the brightness of the instru­ment panel lights, turn the knob.
To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the headlight and turn sig­nal switch lever. They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
The interior light switch has the following positions:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of
the side door is opened. The light goes off when all the side doors are closed.
Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior light
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To turn on the personal light, push the switch on 1 side. To turn the light off, push the switch on 2 side.
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn the lights off, push the switch once again.
To turn on the luggage compartment light, slide the switch.
The luggage compartment light switch has the following positions:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when the
back door is opened. The light goes off when the back door is closed.
Personal lights (with moon roof)
Personal lights (without moon roof)
Luggage compartment light
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For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when the driver’s door is opened.
The light remains on for some time after driver’s door is closed.
To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the “ON” position.
Lever position Speed setting
Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast
The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts .
For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7–3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind­shield is dry. It may scratch the glass.
Ignition switch light
Windshield wipers and washer (intermittent type)
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To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the “ON” position.
Lever position Speed setting
Position 1 Slow Position 2 Fast
For a single sweep of the windshield, push the lever up and release it.
To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you.
For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7–3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind­shield is dry. It may scratch the glass.
To turn on the back window wiper, twist the lever knob upward.
The key must be in the “ON” position.
Lever position Speed setting
Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Normal
To squirt washer fluid on the bac k window, twist the knob upward or downward as far as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it.
For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7–3.
Windshield wipers and washer (mist type)
Back window wiper and washer
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NOTICE
Do not operate the back window wip­er if the back window is dry. It may scratch the glass.
To defog or defrost the back window, push the switch with the back window closed.
The key must be in the “ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the
back window wil l quickly clear t he surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating.
On some models, heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces.
Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af­ter the defoggers have operated about 15 minutes.
Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop–and–go driving. The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.
CAUTION
On some models, since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the back window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec­tors.
Back window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
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OPERATION O F INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and two tri p meters 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1–
5
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The gauge works when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi­mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at “E”
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move­ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load.
If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehic le and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as:
Driving up a long hill on a hot day.Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Idling for a long period with the air
conditioning on in stop–and–go traffic.
Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con­trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See “If your ve­hicle overheats” in Section 4.
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en­gine lugging and over–revving.
Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters.
1. Odometer—Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip meters—Show two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec­trical power source is disconnected.
3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display.
Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters
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To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the odometer each time you push.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis­play the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero. The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B.
If the indicator or buzzer c omes on...
(a) If parking brake is
off, stop immediately a nd contact Toyota dealer.
(b) Fasten driver ’s
seat belt.
(d) Stop and check.
(e) Stop and check.
(indicator and buzzer)
Do this.
(c) Fasten front
passenger’s seat belt.
(h) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer. If brake sy stem warning light is also on, stop immediately a nd contact Toyota dealer.
Do this.
or
(g) Fill up tank.
(f) Take vehicl e to
Toyota dealer.
(i) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
If the indicator or buzzer c omes on...
(j) Close all doors.
Service reminder indicators and war ning b uzzers
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