Toyota 4RUNNER 1997 Owner Manual

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Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls

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

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

1. Side vent

2. Tilt steering lock release lever

3. Intsrument cluster

4. Center vents

5. Personal lights

6. Electric mon roof switches

7. Power door lock switch

8. Power window switches

9. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever

10. Parking brake lever

11. Driving pattern selector button

12. Power back window switch

13. Front drive control lever

14. Lower vent

15. Hood lock release lever

16. Fuel filler door opener

17. Power rear view mirror control switch (with power windows)

1. Clutch start cancel switch

2. Headlight and turn signal switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Back window defogger switch

5. Emergency flasher switch

6. Clock

7. Cup holder

8. Air conditioning controls

9. Car audio

10. Ashtray

11. Cigarette lighter

12. Ignition switch

13. Cruise control switch

14. Rear differential lock button

15. Instrument panel light control knob

16. Power rear view mirror control switch (without power windows)

17. Power back window lock switch (without power windows)

Instrument cluster overview

1. Service reminder indicators or indicator lights

2. Engine coolant temperature gauge

3. Tachometer

4. Speedometer

5. Odometer

6. Tripmeter

7. Fuel Gauge

8. Trip meter reset knob

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light *

Seat belt reminder light*

Discharge warning light*

Low oil pressure warning light*

Malfunction indicator light*

Low fuel level warning light *

Anti-lock brake system warning

light *

Open door warning light*

SRS airbag warning light*

Unengaged “Park” warning light *

Automatic transmission fluid

temperature warning light*

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light*

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Over-drive indicator light

Cruise control indicator light *

Driving pattern (”POWER” mode) indicator light

Four-wheel drive indicator light

Rear differential lock indicator light

*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.

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

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors

 Keys  Side doors  Power windows  Power back window  Back door  Hood  Fuel tank cap  Electric moon roof

Keys

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key.

1. Master key—This key works in every lock.

2. Subkey—This key will not work in the glovebox.

To protect things locked in the glovebox when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the 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.

You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

Side doors

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it.

To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Vehicles with power door lock sys-

tem—All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all side doors simultaneously.

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.

With power window

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear

side All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-

ly.

REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a r e a r d o or so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

Without power window

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.

Power windows

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door.

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both doors are closed, they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either front side door is opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves

as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only):

Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switch on the passenger’s door or the switch on the driver’s door that controls the passenger’s window.

The windows 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 button on

the driver’s door, the passenger’s windows cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.  Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body 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, be sure that they operate 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 button 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 become involved in serious accidents.

Power back window

Y ou can also open the back window when the back window wiper is working. At that time, the w i per stops working until the window is closed again.

If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door (with power window) or on the instrument panel (without power window), the back window cannot be operated.

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 “DOWN” side.

To close: Push the switch on the “UP” side.

With power window (driver’s door)

Without power window (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.

Y ou can also open the back window when the back window wiper is working. At the time, the w i p e r s t ops working until the window is closed again.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 Always make sure the head, hands

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button 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 become 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.

Back door

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.

The back door will be controlled by operating the power door lock switch.

When closing the back door, make sure it is fully closed.

See “Luggage storage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe 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.

Hood

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER BACK DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

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

To unlock: Push the switch on the “UNLOCK” side.

Vehicles with a power door lock system—Operating the power door lock switch simultaneously locks or unlocks the back door (see “Side doors”).

To open the hood, do the following.

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

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

Fuel tank cap

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 clipthis 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.

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

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In 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. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

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 drivng several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact you toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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 has a built in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

To operate the moon roof, use the switches beside the interior light.

The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if all the doors are closed, it works for 60 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 switch on the “SLIDE”

side. The sun shade will be opened together

with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the opposite

side of the “SLIDE” side. As a precaution when closing, the roof

stops at the three-quarters closed positon before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.

Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “UP”

side. To lower: Push the switch on the opposite

side of the “UP” 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 head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involve 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 get caught in the closing roof, it could result in a se r i ous 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 become involved in serious accidents.

 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

Front

For your safety, adjust the 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 top o f t h e head restraint

so that it is closest 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.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautionsHead restraints

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 the injury in accidents.

Child. Use the 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 occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause serious injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury during emergency braking or a collision. Also do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint.

Rear

If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury , first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury 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 doors.

 Inspect the belt system periodical-

ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not desassemble or modify the system.

 Keep the belts clean and dry. If they

need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the belts.

 Replace the belt assembly

(including bolts) If it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

—Front and rear outside seat belts

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 cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely . (F o r d e t a i l s , see “Child restraint” in this chapter.) 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.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button

and slide the anchor down. After adjustment make sure the anchor is

locked in position.

CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause severe injures in a collision

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION

 High-positioned lap belts and

loose-fitting belts both could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during collision. Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as possible.

 For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

To release the belt, press the bucklerelease 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.

—Rear center seat belt

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 belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.

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.

—Stowing rear seat belts

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, thn adjust it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

High-positioned and loose-fitting lap belts could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

To release the belt, press the bucklerelease button.

The rear seat belts can be stowed when not in use.

Seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seat back. (See “Rear seats—Fold down rear seat” in this chapter.)

—Seat belt extender

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 yout 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 system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.  Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without 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.

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 seatbelt, press on the buckle-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.

SRS airbag

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide further protection to the driver and front passenger when added to the primary protection provided by the seat belts.

In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belt to help preventing or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbag is operating properly.

The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.

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 20 km/h (14 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 i t i s involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the noise of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck).

It is possible with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that only one of your vehicle’s two airbags will deploy.

For your safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts.

The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a side or rear impact, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision.

The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration.

1 SRS airbag warning light. 2 Steering wheel pad (airbag and inflat-

or)

3 Passenger airbag module (airbag and

inflator)

4 Airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a

safing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe frontal impact, sensor detects deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflator. Then a chemical reaction in the inflator momentarily fills the airbags with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants.

When the airbag inflates, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with the nitrogen gas. This is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation.

Deployment of the airbags 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 swellings.

Parts of the airbag 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.

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 de-

signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side aseat belt systems. The driver is particularly susceptible to death or serious injury if they does not wear their seat belt; when sudden braking or a collision occurs, they may be thrown forward into the deploying SRS aribag. To obtain a maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear their seat belts when driving because serious injuries can result to unrestrained occupants. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.

 A baby or small child who is too

small to use a seat belt should be properly secured in a rear seat using a child restraint system.

 Never use rear-facing child re-

straint system in the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child.

 If you must use a forward-facing

child restraint system in the front seat, the seat must be moved as far back as possible. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restratint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

 Do not sit on the edge of the seat

or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be severely injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt.

 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 severely injured.

 Do not hold a child on your lap or

in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

 Do not put objects on or in front of

the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause personal injury as they are projected rearward.

 Do not modify, remove or open

any component or wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag, airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in personal injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries.

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 items 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 end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag.

This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indi c a t o r t o i n f orm the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions 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 “ACC” or “ON” position, or remains on.

 The light comes on while driving.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

 The SRS airbag has been inflated.  The front part of the vehicle (shaded in

the illustration) was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate

 The pad section of the steering wheel

(shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions

Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint

system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION

 For effective protection in automo-

bile accidents and sudden stops, children 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 that conforms to the size of the child 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 severe injury in a rearfacing 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.

 If you must install a forward-fac-

ing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

 Make sure that you have complied

with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

 The SRS airbag has been inflated.  The front part of the vehicle (shaded in

the illustration) was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate

 The pad section of the steering wheel

(shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions

Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint

system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION

 For effective protection in auto-

mobile accidents and sudden stops, children 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

 Never install a rear-facing child re-

 Unless it is unavoidable, do not

install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

 If you must install a forward-fac-

ing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

 Make sure that you have complied

with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.

—Child restraint system

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 your 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-

 Unless it is unavoidable, do not

install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

 If you must install a forward-fac-

ing child restraint system on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

 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 can cause 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. This will prevent it injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system. The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child restraint system.

To install an anchor bracket, use an 8mm X 30 mm X 1.25 mm coarse thread metric boalt and a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer. Note that the bolts accompanying many child restraint systems are not metric. You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts.

For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see “Top strap anchors and locations”.

If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from your Toyota dealer.

* CRS installation kit

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

* Bolt (Part No. 91511-60830)

—Types of child restraint system

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following

the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

—Installation with 2-point type seat belt

(A)INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An Infant seat is used in rear-facing

only

CAUTION

Do not use a rear-facing child reestraint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to t h e c hild and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the center 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 lap belt.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and 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 seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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 is different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

3. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle-release button.

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA-

TION

A convertible seats is used in forwardfacing and rear-facing depending on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s instruction about the applicable child’s age and size as well as direction for installing of a child restraint system.

CAUTION

Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the center 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 seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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.

—Installation with 3-point type seat belt

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system is 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.

CAUTION

 Never use a rear-facing child re-

straint system in the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child.

 Do not put a rear-facing child re-

straint system in the rear seat if the child restraint system interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your proper driving position. This can cause severe inju r y t o t h e c h i l d a n d front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its 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 belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may pervent 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 seat until the seat belt is fixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly , it cannot be extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt to 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.

CAUTION

Make sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make sure the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. 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 INSTALLA-

TION

A convertible seat is used in forwardfacing 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 direction for installing of a child restraint system.

CAUTION

 Never use a rear-facing child re-

straint system in the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child.

 Only when it is unavoidable

should a forward-facing child restraint system be used on the front seat. Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of deploying airbag would cause serious injury to the child.

 Do not use a rear-facing child re-

straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat 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 seat until the seat belt is fixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted slightly, it cannot be extended.

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

3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

CAUTION

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.

(C)BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward-fac-

ing position only.

CAUTION

Only when it is unavoidable should a forward-facing child restraint system be used on the front seat. Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of deploying airbag would cause serious injury to the child.

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.

CAUTION

 Always make sure the shoulder

belt is positioned across the center of the 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 increase the chance of injury

 High-positioned lap belts and

loose-fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on 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 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 seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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

—Top strap anchors and locations

To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Canada are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of the 3 anchor locations shown in the illustration.

If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, ask your Toyota dealer. (See “—child restraint system”.)

If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket.

On the filler panel behind the rear seat a. Using the illustration as a guide, run

your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of the holes underneath.

b. Make a hole in the covering deirctly above the hole in the filler panel.

c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52 kgf⋅m 12.2—18.2 ftlb⋅ft).

Part 1

Headlights and turn signals

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-4 Lights, Wipers

and Defogger

 Headlights and turn signals  Emergency flashers  Instrument panel light control  Interior lights  Personal lights  Luggage compartment light  Ignition switch light  Windshield wipers and washer  Back window wiper and washer  Back window defogger

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

If you turn the ignition switch to the “lock” position with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you to turn the lights off when you open the driver’s door.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

Daytime running light system (Canada only)

The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the 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 reduced intensity. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night.

Emergency flashers

High-Low beams—For high beams,

turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams.

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

Flashing the high beam headlights

(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever.

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

TURN SIGNAL To signal a turn, push the headlight/

turn signal lever up or down to position 1.

The key must be in the “ON” position. The lever automatically returns after you

make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position

2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.

To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.

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

Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.

Always pull as far off the road as possible. The turn signal light switch will not work

when the emergency flashers are operating.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

Instrument panel light control Interior light

To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob.

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 door is closed.

Ignition switch lightPersonal lights Luggage compartment light

To turn on the personal light, push the switch. T o 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 all the side door is closed.

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 a some time after the driver’s door is closed.

Windshield wipers and washer (intermittent type)

Wind shield wipers and washer (mist type)

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever t o ward you and release it.

If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

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

In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

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.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dr y. It may scratch the glass.

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, push the button at the end of the lever.

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

In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the 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.

Back window wiper and washer

NOTICE

Do not operate the back window wipers if the back window 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 back 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 Chapter 7-3.

Back window defogger

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

The key must be in the “ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the

back window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating.

Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off.

Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop-andgo driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

Avoid driving wit h t h e t a i l g a t e open.



To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running.



When cleaning the inside of the back window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

Part 1

Fuel gauge

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters

and Service reminder indicators

 Fuel gauge  Engine coolant temperature

gauge

 Tachometer  Odometer and trip meter  Service reminder indicators and

warning buzzers

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 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. This fuel gauge has a non-return type

needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off.

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

Engine coolant temperature gauge

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 vehicle 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.

 Idling for a long period with the air con-

ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.

 Towing a trailer

NOTICE



Do not remove the thermostat 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 Part 4.

Tachometer

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 overrevving.

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.

Odometer and trip meter

These meters show the running distance.

1. Odometer—It shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

2. Trip meter—It shows the distance driven since the last time it was set to zero. The black digits on white indicate tenths of kilometers or miles.

3. Trip meter reset knob—It resets the trip meter to zero. To reset the trip meter, push the knob.

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

(a) Brake System Warning Light

This light has the following functions:

Parking brake reminder

If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released. The light should g o off.

Low brake fluid level warning

If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level of the see-through reservoir.

To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully released.

If the brake fluid level is low...

At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping.

 If you judge that the brakes still work

adequately, drive cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.

 If the brakes are not working, have the

vehicle towed in for repairs. (For towing information, see Part 4.)

CAUTION

It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low.

If the brake fluid level is correct...

Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer.

(b)Seat Belt Reminder Light and

Buzzer

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds.

This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system.

The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, r a dio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

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

(d)Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low.

If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.

The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly.

The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick.

NOTICE

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

(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This lamp comes on in the following cases.

a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See “Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1-5 for instructions.)

b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See “Fuel tank cap” in Chapter 1-2 for instructions.)

c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system.

If it comes on while you are driving in case c, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible.

(g)“ABS” Warning Light

This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your anti-lock brake system.

If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After about 3 seconds, the light will go off.

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is o ff), the brake system operates conventionally but anti-lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock-up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces.

(h)Open Door Warning Light

This light remains on until all the doors and back door are completely closed.

(i) SRS Airbag Warning Light This light will come on when the igni-

tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the airbag system is operating properly.

The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.

If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

 The light does not come on when the

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

 The light comes on while driving.

(j) Light Reminder Buzzer

This buzzer will sound if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position with the headlight switch on. Removing the key will not stop the buzzer as long as the headlight switch is on.

(k) Key Reminder Buzzer

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

(l) Unengaged “Park” Warning Light (vehicles with automatic transmission)

This light warns that the transmission “Park” mechanism is not engaged. If the front drive control lever is in the “N” position while the selector lever is in the “P” position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will not lock.

CAUTION

To restore the park function, shift the front drive control lever out of “N”, or the vehicle can move.

(m) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light

This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.

If this light comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in “P”. With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off. If the light goes off, you may start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off, call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

Continued driving with the warning light on may damage the automatic transmission.

(n)Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light (Canada)

The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3.)

CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA T ORS

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Open one of the side doors or the back door. The open door warning light should come on.

3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go off.

4. Turn ignition key to “ACC”. The SRS airbag warning light should come on. It goes off after about 6 seconds.

5. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the engine. All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light and SRS airbag warning light should come on. The “ABS” warning light goes off after about 3 seconds.

If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is i n need of repair. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake

 Ignition switch with steering lock  Automatic transmission  Manual transmission  Four-wheel drive system  Rear differential lock system  Parking brake  Cruise control  Clutch start cancel switch

Ignition switch with steering lock

“START” —Starter motor on. The key will return to the “ON” position when released.

For starting tips, see Part 3.

“ON” —Engine on and all accessories on.

This is the normal driving position.

“ACC” - Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off.

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

“LOCK” —Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be removed only at this position.

Vehicles with manual transmission— You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position.

Vehicles with automatic transmission— You must shift the selector lever into the “P” position before turning the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position.

When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION

For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of steering control.

NOTICE

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

Automatic transmission

Two-wheel drive models

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

Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON” position and the selector lever pulled toward you).

(a) Normal Driving

1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” in Part 3. The transmission must be in “P” or “N”.

2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.

In “D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.

Always turn the overdrive switch on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into overdrive gear even with the overdrive switch on.

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting.

(b)Using engine braking

To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows:

 Turn off the overdrive switch. The “O/D

OFF” indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear.

 Shift into the “2” position). The trans-

mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will be obtained.

3RZ-FE engine 112 km/h (69 mph). . 5VZ-FE engine 119 km/h (73 mph). .

 Shift into the “L” position. The trans-

mission will downshift to the first gear. When the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will be applied.

3RZ-FE engine 54 km/h (33 mph). . . 5VZ-FE engine 58 km/h (36 mph). . .

Vehicles with cruise control—When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking is not applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.

For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this chapter.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

The “2” and “L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described previously.

With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in “D”.

With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear.

With the selector lever in “L”, the transmission is engaged in the first gear.

NOTICE



To prevent engine overrevving, do not downshift if you are going faster than the above speed in each position.



Be careful not to overrev the engine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:

“2” 120 km/h (74 mph). . . . . .

“L” 65 km/h (40 mph). . . . .



Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the “2” or “L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. To prevent such damage, use “D” position for hill climbing or hard towing.

(d)Backing up

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the “R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.

(e) Parking

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake.

3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P” position.

CAUTION

While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector lever into “P” position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result.

(f) Good driving practice

 If the transmission is repeatedly up-

shifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward.

 When towing a trailer, in order to main-

tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.

CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

If you rock your vehicle to make it out when it becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. During operation, the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other parts.



Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear.



Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels.



If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing.

(h)Driving in “pwr” (power) mode

In the “PWR” mode, the transmission is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the “NORM” (Normal) mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved. To set the “PWR” mode, push in the driving pattern selector button. The “PWR” mode indicator light comes on.

For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the “NORM” mode to improve fuel economy.

(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever

out of “P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever from “P” position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see “If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Part 4.

Automatic transmission

Four—wheel drive control

(a) Normal driving

1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” in Part 3. The transmission must be in “P” or “N”.

When the front drive control lever is in “L4” (low-speed position, four-wheel drive), the driving pattern selector setting has no effect on gear shift timing. (See “Fourwheel drive system” in this chapter for information of the front drive control lever.)

2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.

In “D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.

Always turn the overdrive switch on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low or when the front drive control lever is in “l4” (low-speed position, four-wheel drive) the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the overdrive switch on. (See “Fourwheel drive system” in this chapter for information of the front drive control lever.)

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting.

(b)Using engine braking

To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows:

 Turn off the overdrive switch. The “O/D

OFF” indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear.

 Shift into the “2” position. The trans-

mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than following speed, and more powerful engine braking will be obtained.

Front drive control lever in “H2” or “H4”

3RZ-FE engine 105 km/h (65 mph). . 5VZ-FE engine 114 km/h (70 mph). . .

Front drive control lever in “L4”

3RZ-FE engine 38 km/h (23 mph). . . .

5VZ-FE engine 41 km/h (25 mph). . . .

 Shift into the “L” position. The trans-

mission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will be applied.

Front drive control lever in “H2” or “H4”

3RZ-FE engine 51 km/h (31 mph). . . .

5VZ-FE engine 55 km/h (34 mph). . . .

Front drive control lever in “L4”

3RZ-FE engine 11 km/h (6 mph). . . . .

5VZ-FE engine 12 km/h (7 mph). . . . .

Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.

For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this chapter.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

The “2” and “L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described previously.

With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in “D”.

With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear.

With the selector lever in “L”, the transmission is engaged in the first gear.

NOTICE



Front drive control lever in “H2” or “H4” 3RZ-FE engine

“2” 111 km/h (88 mph). . . . . .

“L” 60 km/h (37 mph). . . . .

5VZ-FE engine

“2” 118 km/h (73 mph). . . . . .

“L” 64 km/h (40 mph)

. . . . .

Front drive control lever in “L4” 3RZ-FE engine

“2” 43 km/h (26 mph). . . . . .

“L” 23 km/h (14 mph). . . . .

5VZ-FE engine

“2” 46 km/h (28 mph). . . . . .

“L” 25 km/h (15 mph). . . . .

(d)Backing up

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the “R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.

(e) Parking

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to securely apply the parking brake.

3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P position.

CAUTION

While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector lever into “P” position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result.

(f) Good driving practice

 If the transmission is repeatedly up-

shifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward.

 When towing a trailer, in order to main-

tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.

CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.

(g)Rocking your vehicle in stuck

CAUTION

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other parts.



Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear.



Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels.



If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing.

(h)Driving in “POWER” mode

In the “POWER” mode, the transmission is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the “NORMAL” mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved. To set the “POWER” mode, push in the driving pattern selector button. The “POWER” mode indicator light comes on.

For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the “NORMAL” mode to improve fuel economy.

(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever

out of “P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever from the “P” position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see “If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Part 4.

Manual transmission

The shift pattern is as shown above.

Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause clutch trouble. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade-use the parking brake.

Recommended shifting speeds

The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy.

For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds:

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

Downshift to the a p p r o p r i ate gear if acceleration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly, pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption.

Maximum allowable speeds

To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear:

Two-wheel drive models

gear km/h (mph) 1 48 (29) 2 90 (55) 3 139 (86) 4 165 (102)

Four-wheel drive models

3RZ-FE engine

gear km/h (mph)

“H2” and “H4” “L4” 1 45 (28) 17 (11) 2 84 (52) 32 (20) 3 130 (81) 50 (31) 4 165 (102) 64 (39)

5VZ-FE engine

gear km/h (mph)

“H2” and “H4” “L4” 1 48 (29) 18 (11) 2 89 (55) 34 (21) 3 127 (79) 49 (31) 4 165 (102) 64 (39)

NOTICE

Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear.

Good driving practice

 If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put

the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.

 When towing a trailer, in order to main-

tain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse.

Four-wheel drive system— (a) Front drive control (lever type)

Use the front drive control lever to select the following transfer modes.

“H2” (high speed position, two-wheel drive): Lever at “H2”

Use this for normal driving on dry hardsurfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.

“H4” (high speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at “H4”

Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive.

“N” (neutral position): Lever at “N” No power is delivered to the wheels. The

vehicle must be stopped.

“L4” (low speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at “L4”

Use the for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or descending steep

hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow.

The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on when the “H4”, “N” or “L4” mode is selected.

See “(c) Shifting procedure (lever type)” for further instructions.

(a) Front drive control (lever/button type)

Use the front drive control lever and “4WD” button to select the following transfer modes.

“H2” (high speed position, two-wheel drive): Lever at “H”, “4WD” button left out

Use this for normal driving on dry hardsurfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.

“H4” (high speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at “H”, 4WD” button pushed

in. Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or

snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive.

“N” (neutral position): Lever at “N” No power is delivered to the wheels. The

vehicle must be stopped.

“L4” (low speed position, four-wheel drive): Lever at “L4”

Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or descending steep

hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow.

The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on when the “H4”, “N” or “L4” mode is selected.

See “(c) Shifting procedure (lever/button type)” for further instructions.

(b) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential)

The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations described in “(c) Shifting procedure”.

You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month. This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” With free-wheeling hubs

To shift from “H2” to “H4”, move the

front drive control lever. Also, engage both the free-wheeling hubs.

This can be done when the vehicle is stopped, or moving straight ahead at speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. You need not depress the clutch pedal. If you have trouble shifting, depress or release the accelerator pedal momentarily while pushing the front drive control lever.

Steel wheels

Aluminum wheels

CAUTION

Never move the front drive control lever if wheels a re slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, simply move

the front drive control lever. This can be done at any vehicle speed.

You need not depress the clutch pedal. If the indicator light does not go off when

you shift the transfer into “H2”, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

With A.D.D.

To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce your speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and move the front drive control lever. You need not depress the clutch pedal.

If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reshift.

CAUTION

Never move the front drive control lever if wh eels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, simply move

the front drive control lever. Also, disengage both the free-wheeling hubs for continued “H2” use.

This can be done at any vehicle speed. You Need not depress the clutch pedal.

If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into “H2”, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H4” AND “l4” To shift from “H4” to “L4”, stop the ve-

hicle or reduce your speed to less than 8 km/h (5 mph). With your foot off the accelerator pedal. depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever.

To shift from “L4” to “H4”, depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever.

This can be done at any vehicle speed.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” To shift from “H2” to “H4”, move the

front drive control lever. This can be done when the vehicle is

stopped, or moving straight ahead at speeds of 40 k m / h (25 mph) or less. If you have trouble shifting, depress or release the accelerator pedal momentarily while pushing the front drive control lever.

CAUTION

Never move the front drive control lever if wheels a re slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, simply move

the front drive control lever. This can be done at any vehicle speed. If the indicator light does not go off when

you shift the transfer into “H2”, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

With A.D.D. To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce your

speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and move the front drive control lever.

If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reshift.

CAUTION

Never move the front drive control lever if wh eels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, simply move

the front drive control lever. Also, disengage both the free-wheeling hubs for continued “H2” use.

This can be done at any vehicle speed. If the indicator light does not go off when

you shift the transfer into “H2”, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H4” AND “L4” To shift between “H4” and “L4”, stop

the vehicle and put the transmission in “N”. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce your

speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph) a nd push in the “4WD” button. You need not depress the clutch pedal.

If the indicator light does not come on when you push in the “4WD” button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating.

If the indicator light flashes and the buzzer sounds when you push in the “4WD” button, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reset.

CAUTION

Never push the “4WD” button if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, push the

“4WD” button aging to turn it off. This can be done at any vehicle speed.

You need not depress the clutch pedal. If the indicator light does not go off when

you shift the transfer into “H2”, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” OR “H4” AND “L4”

To shift from “H2” or “H4” to “L4”, stop

the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 8 km/h (5 mph). With your foot off the accelerator pedal, depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever.

To shift from “L4” to “H2” or “H4”, depress the clutch pedal and move the front drive control lever. When the “4WD” button is pushed in, the transfer shifts into “H4”; when the button is left out, the transfer shifts into “H2”

This can be done at any vehicle speed. If the indicator light does not go off when

you shift the transfer into “H2”, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

Rear differential lock system

CAUTION

Do not use the rear differential lock in the conditions other than above. Large steering effort and careful cornering control will be required.

The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface.

This differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear wheels is spinning.

Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the front drive control into “L4” with the free-wheeling hubs engaged to see if it works. If this has no effect, additionally use the rear differential lock system.

To lock the rear differential, push the switch.

Be sure to stop the wheels before locking the differential.

Vehicles with manual transmission—For easy locking, depress the clutch pedal, push the lock switch and slowly release the clutch pedal.

The indicator light will blink when the switch is turned on. Wait a few seconds for the system to complete operation. After the differential is locked, the light will stop blinking and remain on.

The anti-lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is locked. It is normal operation for the “ABS” warning light to be on at this time.

CAUTION

 Do not lock the differential until

the wheels have stopped spinning. Otherwise, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction when the differential lock is engaged, resulting in an accident. This may also lead to possible damage to differential lock component parts.

 Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph)

when the differential is locked.

To unlock the differential, push the switch once again.

Unlock the differential as soon as the vehicle moves out.

For easy unlocking, slightly turn the steering wheel in either direction while the vehicle is in motion.

When the differential lock is disengaged, the indicator light will go out.

The differential will also unlock if you shift the front drive control lever out of “L4”. Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature.

To check the indicator bulb, turn the ignition key to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine.

CAUTION

Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on.

Parking brake

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

To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake.

To release: Pull up the lever slightly , press the thumb button, and lower.

To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off.

Cruise control

The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Y our cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance, although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades. On steeper hills, a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control.

CAUTION

 To help maintain maximum con-

trol of your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads.

 Avoid vehicle speed increases

when driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down.

TURNING ON THE SYSTEM

To operate the cruise control, press the “CRUISE ON-OFF” button. This turns the system on. The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. Another press will turn the system completely off.

CAUTION

To avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep the “CRUISE ON-OFF” switch off when not using the cruise control.

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED

On vehicles with automatic transmission, the transmission must be in “D” before you set the cruise control speed.

Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. If the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster speed, or tap it down for a slower speed. Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

If you need acceleration — for example, when passing—depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration.

CAUTION

For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control on, do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overreving.

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED

You can cancel the preset speed by: a. Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL” di-

rection and releasing it. b. Depressing the brake pedal. c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual

transmission). If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will automatically cancel out. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below the preset speed, the preset speed will also automatically cancel out.

If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity.

RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED

Push the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direction and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held up, the vehicle will gradually gain speed.

However, a faster way to reset is to accelerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.

RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED

Push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held down, the vehicle speed will gradually decrease.

However, a faster way to reset is to depress the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.

On vehicles with automatic transmission, even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. If you use the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled.

RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED

If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation.

However, once the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will not be resumed.

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING

If the “CRUISE” indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control, press the “CRUISE ONOFF” button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on.

Clutch start cancel switch (four-wheel drive models with manual transmission)

If any of the following conditions then occurs, there is some trouble in the cruise control system.

 The indicator light does not come on.  The indicator light flashes again.  The indicator light goes out after it

comes on.

If this is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected.

To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with the ignition on.

The switch stays on as long as the ignition is on. And it will automatically turn off when the ignition is off.

This switch cancels the clutch start system, which is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is not depressed all the way down.

The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged.

Never use the switch for normal engine starting. Be sure t o f o l l o w t h e s t a rting procedure instructed in “How to start the engine” in Part 3.

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-7 Car audio system

and Air conditioning system

Car audio system

 Reference  Using your audio system:

some basics

 Using your audio system:

controls and features

 Anti-theft system  Car audio system operating

hints

Air conditioning system

 Controls  Air flow selector settings  Operating Tips

Car audio system— —Reference

 Instrumental vents  Rear heater system

Type 1: AM·FM ETR radio

Type 2-1: AM⋅FM ETR radio/cassette player

Type 2-2: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player

—Using your audio system: some basics

This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your system.

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

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF

Push “PWR⋅VOL” or “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio system on and off.

Push “AM⋅FM” or “TAPE” to turn on that function without pushing “PWR⋅VOL” or “PWR/VOL”.

You can turn on the cassette player by inserting a cassette tape.

You can turn off the cassette player by ejecting the cassette tape. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape. If the radio was previously on, it will come on again.

SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS

Push “AM⋅FM” or “TAPE” if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another.

TONE AND BALANCE

For details about your system’s tone and balance controls, see the description of your own system.

Tone

How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble, and bass levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble and bass.

Balance

A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also important.

Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the volume of one group of sounds while decreasing the volume of another.

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

YOUR RADIO ANTENNA

To lower a manual antenna, carefully push it down.

To lower a power antenna, turn off the audio system by pushing “PWR-VOL” or “PWR/VOL”, or turn the ignition key to “LOCK”.

On some models, the power antenna automatically retracts when the radio mode is switched off to turn on the cassette tape player.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is retracted before driving you Toyota through an automatic car wash.

YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER

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

NOTICE

Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cassette tapes into the slot, or the tape player may be damaged.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER

When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. (The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down.) The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 through the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again.

NOTICE

Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot.

8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles

Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles. Compact disc singles are about 8 cm (3 in.) in diameter-smaller than standard discs.

After you eject a compact disc single, do not insert a standard 12 cm (5 in.) disc until “DISC” disappears from the display.

NOTICE

Do not use an adaptor for compact disc singles— it could cause tracking errors or interfere with the ejection of compact discs.

—Using your audio system: controls and features

Type 1

Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.

1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)

These buttons are used to preset and tune in radio stations.

To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see “TUNE”). Push and hold dow n the button until you hear a beep — this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display.

To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for t h e s t a tion you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display.

These systems can store one AM and one FM station for each button. The preset station memory will be canceled out if the power source is interrupted (battery disconnected or fuse blown).

AM ⋅ FM

Push “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AM and FM bands. “AM” or “FM” will appear on the display.

If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”.

BAL (Balance)

This knob lets you adjust the balance between the right and left speakers.

Move the “BAL” ring around “TONE” to adjust the right/left balance

BASS

This knob lets you adjust the bass level. Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of

its retracted position. Turn the knob to adjust the bass. Push the knob back into its retracted position.

FADE

This knob lets you adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers.

Push “BAL/FADE” so that it pops out of its retracted position. Pull out the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the front/rear balance. Push the knob back into its retracted position.

PWR⋅VOL (Power⋅Volume)

Push “PWR⋅VOL” to turn the audio sys- tem on and off. Turn the “PWR⋅VOL” knob to adjust the volume.

SCAN

When you push “SCAN”, the radio finds the next station up the station band, plays it for 5 seconds, and then scans again. To select a station, push “SCAN” a second time.

ST (Stereo reception) display

Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is received. “ST” appears on the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono reception.

TREB (Treble)

This knob lets you adjust the treble level. Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of

its retracted position. Pull out the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push the knob back into its retracted position.

TUNE Tuning

Y our Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR).

Push and release the “∧” (up) or “∨” (down) side of “TUNE” to step up or down the station band. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode.

Seeking

In the seek mode, the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band.

To seek a station, push and hold the “∧” or “∨” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep. Do this again to find another station.

Type 2-1

Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.

Type 2-2

Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)

These buttons are used to preset and tune in radio stations.

To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see “TUNE”). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep—this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display.

To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for t h e s t a tion you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display.

Type 2-1—These systems can store one AM and on FM station for each button. The preset station memory will be canceled out if the power source is interrupted (battery disconnected or fuse blown).

Type 2-2—These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button. (The display will show “AM”, “FM1”, or “FM2” when you push “AM⋅FM”.) To cancel out the preset station memory, push “1”, “2”, and “3” at the same time and hold them in until you hear a beep.

(Eject Button)

Push this button to eject a cassette. After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, you

will be able to eject a cassette but you will not be able to reinsert it.

AM⋅FM

Push “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AM and FM bands.

Type 2-1—”AM” or “FM” will appear on the display.

Type 2-2—“AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display.

If the audio system is off, you can turn on the radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”. Also, push the “AM⋅FM” button to switch from cas- sette operation to radio operation.

APS (Automatic program selection)

Type 2-2 only The automatic program selection (APS)

feature allows you to program you cassette player to skip forward or backward to locate the song you want to hear. You can skip up to nine tracks at a time.

Push “APS”. “APS” and “1” will appear on the display.

Next, push “APS” until the number on the display reaches the number of tracks you want to skip. If you push “APS” ten times, the APS feature will be turned off.

 If you choose the number “1”, the play-

er will rewind to the beginning of the current track.

 When counting the number of tracks

you want to rewind, remember to count the current track as well. For example, if you want to rewind to a song that is two before the song you are listening to, push “APS” until “3” appears on the display.

Finally, push “REW” or “FF” to choose the direction you want to skip. The player will rewind or fast forward the selected number of tracks and play.

The APS number you select can be higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current casette side. After the beginning or end of the tape is reached, the player will automatically reverse sides and rewind or fast forward the additional number of tracks.

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There must b e at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the APS feature to work correctly. In addition, the APS feature may not work well with some spoken word, l i v e , o r c l assical recordings.

BAL (Balance)

This knob lets you adjust the balance between the right and left speakers.

BASS

This knob lets you adjust the bass level. Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of

its retracted position. Turn the knob to adjust the bass. Push the knob back into its retracted position.

Dolby NR*

Type 2-1 only If you are listening to a tape that was re-

corded with Dolby Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the double-D symbol. The double-D symbol will appear on the display. Push the button again to turn off DolbyNR.

The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduction, play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape.

: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby B⋅C*

Type 2-2 only If you are listening to a tape that was re-

corded with Dolby B or C Noise Reduction, push the button marked with the double-D symbol until the appropriate symbol appears on the display. To turn off Dolby, push the button until the symbol disappears from the display.

The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. The Dolby C NR mode reduces tape noise by another 10 dB, or about 20 dB total. For best sound reproduction, select the same NR mode that was used to record the tape.

: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

FADE

Move the “FADE” knob around “PWR/ VOL” to adjust the front/rear balance.

MTL (Metal) display

Type 2-2 only If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette

tape is put in the cassette player , the player will automatically adapt to it and “MTL” will appear on the display.

PROG (Program)

Push “PROG” to select the other side of a cassette tape. The display indicates which side is currently selected ( “∧” indi- cates top side, “∨” indicates bottom side).

Auto-reverse feature—After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side. This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding.

PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)

Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio system on and off. Turn the “PWR/VOL” knob to adjust the volume.

Pull out and then turn “PWR/VOL” to adjust the balance between the right and left speakers. Move “FADE” around “PWR/ VOL” to adjust the front/rear balance.

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REW/FF (Rewind/Fast forward)

Push the “FF” side of the button to fast forward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear on the display. Push the “REW” side to rewind a tape. “REW” will appear on the display.

To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, push “FF” or “TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is rewinding, push “REW” or “TAPE”. The tape will immediately begin to play.

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cassette player will stop and then play that same side. If a tape fast forwards completely, the cassette player will play the other side of the tape, using the auto-reverse feature.

R.M. (Radio monitor)

Type 2-2 only The radio monitor feature allows you to

listen to the radio while a cassette is being rewound or fast forwarded.

Push “R⋅M”. “R⋅M” will appear on the display. Any time you are rewinding or fast forwarding a cassette tape, the radio will play the station that was set most recently. (You can not change the radio station unless you switch out of the cassette player function.)

Push “R⋅M.” again to turn off the RM feature.

RPT (Repeat)

Type 2-2 only The repeat feature automatically replays

the current cassette. Push “RPT” while the track is playing.

“RPT” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it will automatically be rewound and replayed. This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.

There must b e at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the repeat feature to work correctly.

SCAN

Y ou can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band.

To scan the preset stations: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. If you hear a beep, you held the button too long, and the radio will scan all the frequencies. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then move to the next preset station. To select a station, push “SCAN” a second time.

To scan all the frequencies: Push “SCAN” until you hear a beep. The radio will find the next station up the station band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again. To select a station, push “SCAN” a second time.

SKIP

Type 2-2 only The skip feature allows you to fast forward

past long stretches of blank tape. This is especially useful at the end of cassettes.

Push “SKIP”. “SKIP” will appear on the display. The cassette player will keep track of how much blank space it plays. Any time it has played about 1- seconds of blank tape, it will automatically fast forward to the next track and begin to play.

Push the button a second time to turn off the skip feature.

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ST (Stereo reception) display

TAPE

Push “TAPE” to switch from radio operation to cassette operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing “TAPE”. In both cases, a cassette must already be loaded in the player.

TREB (Treble)

This knob lets you adjust the treble level. Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out of

its retracted position. Pull out the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push the knob back into its retracted position.

TUNE Tuning

Y our Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR).

Seeking

In the seed mode, the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band.

To seek a station, push and hold the “∧” or “∨” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep. Do this again to find another station.

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Type 3

Button display for radio/cassette tape player/compact disc player

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Your audio system shows three different button displays that changes in accordance with the audio mode you have selected.

Radio display (display 1) Cassette player display (display 2) Compact disc player display (display 3) Details of specific buttons, controls, and

features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.

1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)

These buttons are used to preset and tune in radio stations.

To preset a station to a button: Tune in the desired station (see “TUNE”). Push and hold down the button until you hear a beep—this will set the station to the button. The button number will appear on the display.

To tune in to a preset station: Push the button for t h e s t a tion you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display.

These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button. (The display will show “AM”, “FM1”, or “FM2” when you push “AM⋅FM”) To cancel out the preset station memory, push “1”, “2”, and “3” at the same time and hold them in until you hear a beep.

(Eject Button)

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

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

l/l(Track down/up button)

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

Cassette Player

You can skip up to nine tracks at a time. Push the up or down side of the button. “1.

FF” or “1. REW” will appear on the display . Next, push either side of the track button

until the number of tracks you want to skip. If you push the button ten times, the skip feature will be turned off.

When counting the number of tracks you want to rewind, remember to count the current track as well. For example, if you want to rewind to a song that is two before the song you are listening to, push on the down side of the button until “3. REW” appears on the display.

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