Toyota AVALON 2003 Owner Manual

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SECTION 1–

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

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

Instrument cluster overvi ew 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the i nstrument panel 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument panel overview

With bucket front seat (view A)

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1. Side vents

2. Side defroster o utlets

3. Instrument cluster and/or multi–information display

4. Garage door opener

5. Center vents

6. Auxiliary boxes

7. Front personal light, interior light and/or electric moon roof switch

8. Power door lock switches

9. Power window switches

10. Glove box

11. Trunk opener main switch

12. Rear vents

13. Power outlet (115 VAC)

14. Power outlet (12 VDC)

15. Cup holder

16. Automatic transmission selector lever

17. Hood lock release lever

18. Parking b rake pedal

19. Window lock switch

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With bucket front seat (view B with manual air conditioning controls)

1. Power rear view mirror control switches

2. Headlight and turn signal switch and front fog light switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Emergency flasher switch

5. Car audio

6. Air conditioning controls

7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

8. Cigarette lighter and ashtray

9. Ignition switch

10. Power outlet main switch

11. Traction control system o ff switch

12. Cruise control switch

13. Tilt steering lock release lever

14. Trunk lid lock release switch

15. Instrument panel light control knob

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With bucket front seat (view B with automatic air conditioning controls)

1. Power rear view mirror control switches

2. Headlight and turn signal switch and front fog light switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Emergency flasher switch

5. Car audio

6. Air conditioning controls

7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

8. Cigarette lighter and ashtray

9. Seat heater switches

10. Ignition switch

11. Power outlet main switch

12. Traction control system off switch

13. Cruise control switch

14. Tilt steering lock release lever

15. Trunk lid lock release switch

16. Instrument panel light control knob

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With bench type front seat (view A)

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1. Side vents

2. Side defroster o utlets

3. Instrument cluster and/or multi–information display

4. Automatic transmission selector lever

5. Garage door opener

6. Center vents

7. Auxiliary boxes

8. Front personal light, interior light and/or electric moon roof switch

9. Power door lock switches

10. Power window switches 11 . G lo ve b ox

12. Cup holder

13. Trunk opener main switch

14. Hood lock release lever

15. Parking b rake pedal

16. Window lock switch

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With bench type front seat (view B with manual air conditioning controls)

1. Power rear view mirror control switches

2. Headlight and turn signal switch and front fog light switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Emergency flasher switch

5. Car audio

6. Air conditioning controls

7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

8. Cigarette lighter and ashtray

9. Power outlet (115 VAC)

10. Power outlet (12 VDC)

11. Ignition switch

12. Power outlet main switch

13. Traction control system off switch

14. Cruise control switch

15. Tilt steering lock release lever

16. Trunk lid lock release switch

17. Instrument panel light control knob

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With bench type front seat (view B with automatic air conditioning controls)

1. Power rear view mirror control switches

2. Headlight and turn signal switch and front fog light switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Emergency flasher switch

5. Car audio

6. Air conditioning controls

7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

8. Seat heater switches

9. Cigarette lighter and ashtray

10. Power outlet (115 VAC)

11. Power outlet (12 VDC)

12. Ignition switch

13. Power outlet main switch

14. Traction control system off switch

15. Cruise control switch

16. Tilt steering lock release lever

17. Trunk lid lock release switch

18. Instrument panel light control knob

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Instrument cluster overview

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights

4. Speedometer

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: This button is used to adjust the clock. For details, see “Clock” in Section 1–9.

5. Engine immobiliser system indicator light

6. Odometer and two trip meters

7. Clock

8. Outside temperature display

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9. “ADJ” button

10. “MODE” button

11. “ODO/TRIP” button

12. Fuel gauge

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights

4. Speedometer

6. Clock

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7. Outside temperature display

8. Multi–information display

9. “LIGHT” button

10. “MODE” button

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11. “RESET/ADJ” button

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12. “DISPLAY” button

13. Odometer and two trip meters

14. “ODO/TRIP” button

15. Fuel gauge

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5. Theft deterrent system/Engine immobiliser system indicator light

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: This button is used to operate the multi–information display. For details, see “Multi–information display” in Section 1–9.

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights

4. Speedometer

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: For details, please refer to the separate “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.

5. Theft deterrent system/Engine immobiliser system indicator light

6. Clock

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7. Outside temperature display

8. Odometer and two trip meters

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9. “ODO/TRIP” button

10. Fuel gauge

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Brake system warning light

Driver’s seat belt reminder light

Front outside passenger ’s seat belt reminder

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light

Dischar ge warning light

Low engine oil press ure warning light

Malfunction indicator lamp

Low fuel level warning light

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Anti–lock brake system warning light

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Open door warni ng light

Rear light failure warning light

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SRS war ning light

Vehicle skid control system and traction control system warning light

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Low windshield washer fluid level warning light

Headlight high beam indicator light

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Turn signal indicator lights

Automatic transmission indicator lights

Overdrive–off indicator light

Slip indicator light

Traction control system off indicator light

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Cruise control indicator light

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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Section 1–5.

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: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1–6.

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SECTION 1–

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Keys 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine immobiliser system 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side doors 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power windows 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trunk lid 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hood 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theft deterrent system 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel tank cap 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electric moon roof 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys (without engine immobiliser system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.

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

2. Sub key—This key will not work in the glove box, trunk and armrest door in the rear seat.

To protect things locked in the glove box or trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the attendant.

Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.

We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.

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Keys (with engine immobiliser system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.

1. Master key (black)—This key works in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built–in transponder chip.

2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work in the glove box, trunk and armrest door in the rear seat.

A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has been filled in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

To protect things locked in the glove box or trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the attendant.

Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

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NOTICE

When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions:

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When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.

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When starting the engine, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after taking off other transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine.

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Do not bend the key grip.

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Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnetic waves.

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Do not knock the key hard against other objects.

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Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.

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Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

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Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.

We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.

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Engine immobiliser system

The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will start, only when the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.

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The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set.

If any of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

 The indicator light stays on except

when the theft deterrent system is setting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent system” in this section.)

 The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

 The indicator light flashes unsteady.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off.

For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built–in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.

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

NOTICE

Do not modify, remove or disassemble the engine immobiliser system. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

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Side doors—

For vehicles sold in Canada

FCC ID: MOZ RI–4ETY MADE IN JAPAN

FCC ID: NT8–15607YU3FXCVR MADE IN CANADA

FCC ID: NT8–15607YU3FXCVR MADE IN MEXICO

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with RSS–210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

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

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

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When all the doors are unlocked simultaneously with a key or wireless remote control transmitter, the interior lights and ignition switch light come on for about 15 seconds and then fade out, even if the door is not opened. (For further information, see “Interior light”, “Front personal and interior lights” and “Ignition switch light” in Section 1–4.)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

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

The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock knobs are in the locked position.

CAUTION

Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur. Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact with the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, all doors will unlock automatically after a few seconds.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

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

All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

REAR DOOR CHILD–PROTECTORS Move the lock knob to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

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

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CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

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—Automatic door locking and unlocking functions

You can select the following modes of the automatic locking and unlocking functions. The initial mode is mode 1.

 Mode 1—Automatic locking linked

with the shift position

All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of the “P” position after the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and all the doors are closed.

 Mode 2—Functions cancelled

Automatic door locking and unlocking functions do not activate in this mode.

 Mode 3—Automatic locking and un-

locking linked with the shift position

Locking function—All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of the “P” position after the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and all the doors are closed.

Unlocking function—All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever is moved to the “P” position when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

 Mode 4—Automatic locking and un-

locking linked with the shift position and ignition switch

Unlocking function—All doors are automatically unlocked when the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

CHANGING THE MODE The mode toggles through from mode

1 to mode 4. To change the mode, do the following:

1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position and close all doors.

2. Push the power door lock switch on the rear side to unlock the doors.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

4. Within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, push and hold the power door lock switch on the front side for about 5 seconds.

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5. Open door warning light will flash to indicate that the mode has been changed.

The flashing of the open door warning light indicates the mode which has been selected.

 Flashing once, the function has

changed to mode 1.

 Flashing twice, the function has

changed to mode 2.

 Flashing three times, the function has

changed to mode 3.

 Flashing four times, the function has

changed to mode 4.

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—Wireless remote control

Locking operation

The wireless remote control system is designed to lock or unlock all the doors, open the trunk lid, or activate the “PANIC” mode from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS

To lock or unlock all the doors, push the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch of the transmitter s lowly and securely.

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the doors are locked simultaneously. At this time one beep will be heard, and parking lights, side marker lights, license plate lights and tail lights flash once.

Check to see that the doors are securely locked.

If any of the doors is not securely closed, or if the key is in the ignition switch, locking cannot be performed by the “LOCK” switch and a beep will sound continuously for 10 seconds.

Unlocking operation

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To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard, and the parking lights, side marker lights, license plate lights and tail lights flash twice.

If the ignition key is in the “ON” position, unlocking cannot be performed by the “UNLOCK” switch.

You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the button and then push again.

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OPENING THE TRUNK LID To open the trunk lid, push the trunk

lid open switch of the transmitter for 1 second. A long beep will sound.

If the ignition key is in the “ON” position, the trunk lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid open switch.

To open the trunk lid with the master key, see “Trunk lid” in this section.

“PANIC” SWITCH Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the

horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and interior light.

The “PANIC” switch is used to deter vehicle theft when you witness anyone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle.

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, do the following:

 Push the “PANIC” switch once again.  Unlock any doors with the key or wire-

less remote control transmitter.

 Open the trunk lid with the key or wire-

less remote control transmitter.

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 Turn the key from the “LOCK” to “ON”

position.

The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

SWITCHING BEEP SOUND ON AND OFF

You can switch the beep sound on and off. (The beep sound is on initially and after battery replacement.)

To switch the beep sound on and off: With the driver’s door opened—

1. Insert the ignition key and remove it.

2. Within 5 seconds, insert the ignition key again and turn it to the “ON” position.

3. After 10 seconds, push the same “LOCK”, “UNLOCK”, “PANIC” or trunk lid open switch twice within 10 seconds. Two beep sounds inform you that the program has been switched on or off.

If this procedure is not followed exactly, the beep sound will not operate as expected.

Check the beep sound ON/OFF operation by pushing the transmitter switch after you finish this procedure. If the beep does not operate as expected, repeat this procedure from step 1.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter.

 Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.

 Do not disassemble it.  Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

 Avoid putting it in water.

You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.

If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or trunk lid, or operate from a normal distance:

 Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

 The battery may have been consumed.

Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see following “REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY”.

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If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See “If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter” in Section 4.)

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY

For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the removed transmitter battery or components.

NOTICE

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When replacing the transmitter battery, be careful not to lose the components.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer.

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Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by the following procedures:

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the transmitter case.

2. Push the edge of the discharged transmitter battery and lift it out as shown in the above illustration.

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3. Put a new transmitter battery with positive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

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Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter battery should be faced correctly.

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Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.

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Do not touch or move any components inside of the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation.

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Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

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Close the transmitter case securely.

After replacing battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.

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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.

Key off operation: All windows work for about 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either front 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: Lightly pull up the switch.

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Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window partway, lightly move the switch in the opposite direction and then release it.

Jam protection function: During automatic closing operation or key off closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame.

If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

CAUTION

 Never try jamming any part of your

body to make the jam protection function work intentionally.

 The jam protection function may

not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed.

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Window lock switch

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switches on the passengers’ doors. The driver’s door also has switches that control the passengers’ windows.

The window moves as long as you hold the switch.

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

If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

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Trunk lid (lock release lever type)—

CAUTION

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

 Always make sure the heads, hands

and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure that he/she operates the windows safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can be involved in serious accidents.

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

Vehicles with wireless remote control system—The trunk lid can be opened with the wireless remote control transmitter, see “—Wireless remote control” in this section.

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—Lock release lever —Luggage security system

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

To deactivate this lock release lever from opening the trunk lid, see “—Luggage security system” described below.

This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected.

1. After closing the armrest door, insert the master key and turn it clockwise to lock the armrest door.

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2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

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Trunk lid (lock release switch type)—

CAUTION

 Always lock the trunk lid and all

doors, and keep away the vehicle keys out of children’s reaches.

 Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle. Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.

If a person is locked in the trunk, he or she can pull down the phosphorescent handle lever on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid.

The phosphorescent (glow–in–the–dark) handle will continue to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the handle to stronger light will cause it to glow longer.

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To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

Vehicles with wireless remote control system—The trunk lid can be opened with the wireless remote control transmitter, see “—Wireless remote control” in this section.

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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—Lock release switch —Trunk opener main switch

On Off

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, push the lock release switch.

To deactivate this lock release switch from opening the trunk lid, see “—Trunk opener main switch” described below.

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If you do not want to activate the trunk lid opener system, turn off the trunk opener main switch in the glove box. To turn it on, push in the trunk opener main switch.

—Luggage security system

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This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the trunk opener main switch from unwanted access.

1. To cancel the lock release switch, turn off the trunk opener main switch in the glove box.

2. After closing the glove box lid, insert the master key into the glove box lock and turn it clockwise to safeguard the lock release switch.

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3. After closing the armrest door, insert the master key and turn it clockwise to lock the armrest door.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

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—Intern al trunk release handle Hood

CAUTION

 Always lock the trunk lid and all

doors, and keep away the vehicle keys out of children’s reaches.

 Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle. Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.

If a person is locked in the trunk, he or she can pull down the phosphorescent handle lever on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid.

The phosphorescent (glow–in–the–dark) handle will continue to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the handle to stronger light will cause it to glow longer.

To open the hood:

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

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

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Theft deterrent system

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

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked.

The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and interior light.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and remove it.

The indicator light will start flashing when the key is removed from the ignition switch. (See “Engine immobiliser system” for details.)

2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.

The indicator light will remain on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.

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The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again.

4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system

The system will give the alarm under the following conditions:

 If any of the doors is unlocked or if

the trunk or hood is forcibly opened without the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

 If the ignition is hotwired.

The indicator light will come on when the system is activating.

If any of the doors is unlocked without the key or wireless remote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will start flashing again.

Reactivating the alarm

Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops.

The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in “Activating the system”.

Stopping the alarm

The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways:

 Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

 Unlock any of the doors with the key

or wireless remote control transmitter.

 Open the trunk with the key or wireless

remote control transmitter.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

The system will be cancelled by the above mentioned 3 ways.

If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, the theft deterrent system has been alarmed. Check to see if there is any abnormality on your vehicle.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing.

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

4. Stopping the alarm as described above.

5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Fuel tank cap

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This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

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

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

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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 driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your 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 is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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To operate the moon roof, use the switch beside the front personal lights.

The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, it works for about 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either of the front 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

OPEN” side. The roof will open and stop partway 10

mm (0.4 in.) from the fully opened position. When you push “SLIDE OPEN” side again, the moon roof will open fully. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly while the roof is moving.

As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway 10 mm (0.4 in.) from the fully opened position.

The sun shade will be opened together with the roof.

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

The roof will fully close. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.

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

UP” side. To tilt down: Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” 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.

Jam protection function (closing operation only): During closing operation, the

moon roof stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the moon roof and frame.

If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

CAUTION

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

 While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

 Always make sure nobody places

his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can be involved in serious accidents.

 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

 Never try jamming any part of your

body to make the jam protection function work intentionally.

 The jam protection function may

not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.

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SECTION 1–

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

Seats 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front seat s 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving position memory system 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trunk storage extension 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Head rest raints 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Armrest 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat heater s 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat belts 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRS dri ver airbag and f ront passenger airbag 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRS side airbags 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child restraint 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tilt steering wheel 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outside rear view mir rors 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anti–glare inside rear view mirror 94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto anti–glare inside rear view mirror 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vanity mirrors 96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seats

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

 Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a folded–down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons not properly seated and/or properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

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Front seats— —Front seat precautions

CAUTION

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.

 Do not lean against the front door

when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

 Do not use seat accessories which

cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

 Do not modify or replace the seats

or upholstery of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer if you insist on modifications of this kind.

—Seat adjustment precau tio ns

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

 Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 When adjusting the seat, be careful

that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.

 After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

 After adjusting the seatback, push

back your body to make sure it is locked in position.

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 Do not put objects under the seats.

Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat–lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 While adjusting the seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, you may catch and injure your hands or fingers.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

2. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB

Turn the knob either way.

3. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER

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

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.

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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the front seats, as this might interfere with the seat movement.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

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CAUTION

3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH

Push the switch on either side.

The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed.

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Driving position memory system

The micro computer can memorize the position of the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirror. Two different driving position profiles can be entered into computer’s memory.

Recording a driving position in the computer’s memory can only be done when the ignition key is in the “ON” position and the automatic transmission selector lever is in the “P” position.

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SETTING THE DRIVING POSITION

1. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirror to the desired position.

2. While pushing the “SET” button, push button “1” or “2” until the signal beeps.

The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the computer’s memory.

By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining button, the driving position for another driver can be recorded.

To set a new memorized position, select the desired position and perform step 2. The previous memory will be erased and a new position will be set.

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To make only slight changes to an already memorized position, the easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then make the desired changes and perform step 2 above.

RECALLING THE MEMORIZED POSITION When you push button “1” or “2”, the

driving position will be automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that button.

CONDITIONS FOR MEMORIZED POSITION ACTIVATION

 Ignition key “ON” and shift lever in “P”

position All parts of the memorized positions can be activated. However, if the brake pedal is being depressed, the seat position will not change.

 Key not in ignition switch and within 30

seconds of opening driver’s door The memorized position can be activated.

If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of the memorized driving position profiles is being activated, the operation will stop.

To reactivate the system, push the desired button (“1” or “2”) again.

The driving position memory control system cannot be operated while the vehicle is moving.

If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, the computer’s memory will be erased and the memorized position will have to be set again.

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CAUTION

 Do not start the vehicle while the

adjustment are being made.

 Take care not to select the wrong

button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another driving position memory switch, or depressing the brake pedal.

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Trunk storage extension

1. Pull down the armrest in the rear seat.

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2. Push down the handle of the armrest door and open the armrest door.

Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest door with the master key.

To lock: Turn the key clockwise. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in

Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

CAUTION

Be sure to close the door when the trunk storage extension is not in use. Luggage or cargo in the trunk may be thrown into the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or crash resulting in injury.

Head restraints

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For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button.

Rear center head restraint—When an occupant sits on the rear center seat, always pull up the rear center head restraint to the lock position.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION

 Adjust the center of the head re-

straint so that it is 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.

Rear

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Armrest Seat heaters

Front—To use the armrest, pull up the strap and pull down the armrest as shown above.

Rear—To use the armrest, pull it down as shown above.

Front (bench type front seat only)

Rear

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For driver

For front outside passenger

To turn on the seat heater, push the switch.

At this time, the indicator light will illuminate to indicate the seat heater is operating.

The key must be in the “ON” position. Pushing the switch again will turn it off.

CAUTION

Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for;

 Babies, small children, elderly per-

sons, sick persons or handicapped persons

 Persons who have delicate skin  Persons who are exhausted  Persons who have taken alcohol or

drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)

To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating objects which cover the seat.

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NOTICE



Do not put unevenly weighed objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.



When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.



To prevent the battery from being discharge, turn the switch off when the engine is not running.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions

Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.

Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” for details.

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.

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

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 or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.)

 Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

 Inspect the belt system periodically.

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

 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. (See “Cleaning the interior” in Section 5.)

 Replace the belt assembly (includ-

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

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—Front outside and rear seat belts (3–point type)

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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. (For details, see “Child restraint” in this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

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.

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.

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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

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

After adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

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CAUTION

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

Take up slack

To o h i g h

Keep as low on hips as possible

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

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

CAUTION

 Both high–positioned lap belts and

loose–fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

 For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

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—Front center seat belt (2–point type)

To release the belt, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

Lengthen

Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

If the 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.

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To o h i g h

Adjust to a snug fit

Keep as low on hips as possible

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—Stowing the front center seat belt

Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position.

To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt.

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

Both high–positioned and loose–fitting lap belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

To release the belt, press the buckle–release button.

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The front center seat belt can be stowed when not in use.

—Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

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 Remember that the extender pro-

vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, for another person or at a different seating position, than the one originally intended.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following precautions. Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the 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.

To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle–release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

When releasing the seat belt, press on the 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.

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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.

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—Front seat belt pretensioners

The driver and front outside passenger’s seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact.

When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the front outside seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the front outside seat occupants.

The front outside seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front outside seat.

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the front outside seat belt pretensioners are operating properly.

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1–5.)

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The front outside seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. Front seat belt pretensioner assemblies

4. Airbag sensor assembly

The front outside seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

When the front outside seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke–like gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occurring.

Once the front outside seat belt pretensioners have been activated, the seat belt retractors remain locked.

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Doing so may cause sudden operation of the front outside seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injuries. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repairs and modifications.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the front outside seat belt pretensioners in some cases.

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Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end



Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or console

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 If either front outside seat belt does

not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant front outside seat belt pretensioner.

This front outside seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

 The light does not come on when the

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

 The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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

 The front of the vehicle (shaded in the

illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the front outside seat belt pretensioners to operate.

 Either front outside seat belt preten-

sioner assembly or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following seats in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.

 Vehicles with bucket front seats—The

SRS front airbags are designed to protect the driver and front passenger.

 Vehicles with bench type front seats—

The SRS front airbags are designed to protect the driver and front outside passenger. They are not designed to protect occupant in the center position.

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

Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.

CAUTION

The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that:

 The driver sit as far back as pos-

sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

 The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

 All vehicle occupants be properly

restrained using the available seat belts.

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However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).

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

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

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1–5.)

The SRS front 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 front airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision in the U.S.A. and 30 km/h (18 mph) collision in Canada 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 front airbags may not deploy.

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Collision from the rear

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

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

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material

Landing hard or vehicle falling

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

The SRS front airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

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

1. Front airbag sensors

2. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)

3. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator)

4. Driver’s seat belt buckle switch

5. Driver’s seat position sensor

6. Airbag sensor assembly

7. SRS warning light

The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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In a severe frontal impact, the sensor detects deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non–toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants.

When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non–toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This gas is normally harmless; however, for those who have delicate skin, it may cause a minor skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation.

Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.

Parts of the 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 designed

only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt systems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this section.

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 Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying front airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.

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 Never install a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

Move seat fully back

 A forward–facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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 Do not allow the child to lean

against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags inflate, because the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

 For instructions concerning the

installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.

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 Do not sit on the edge of the seat

or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use, since the front airbags inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.

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 Do not allow a child to stand up,

or to kneel on the front passenger seat, since the front airbag inflates with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

 Do not hold a child on your lap or

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

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 Do not put objects or your pets on

or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.

 Do not modify or remove any wir-

ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may cause sudden SRS front airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repairs and modifications.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases.



Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end



Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag

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Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

This SRS front airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform 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 “ON” position, or the light remains on.

 The light comes on while driving.

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

 The SRS front airbags have been in-

flated.

 The front of the vehicle (shaded in the

illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

 The pad section of the steering wheel

or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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SRS side airbags

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following seats in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.

 Vehicles with bucket front seats—The

SRS side airbags are designed to protect the driver and front passenger.

 Vehicles with bench type front seats—

The SRS side airbags are designed to protect the driver and right–front passenger. They are not designed to protect occupant in the center position.

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In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest. The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.

CAUTION

SRS side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must:

 Wear their seat belts properly  Remain properly seated with their

back upright and against the seat at all times.

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

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Collision from the rear

Collision from the front

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Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration.

The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side.

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

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

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

1. SRS warning light

2. Airbag sensor assembly

3. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)

4. Side airbag sensors

The SRS side airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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In a severe side impact, the side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non– toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants.

Front seats may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

CAUTION

 The SRS side airbag system is de-

signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt systems. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this section.

 Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.

 Do not allow a child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body against the front door or the area of the seat from which the side airbag deploys even if he/she is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this section.

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 Do not lean against the front door

 Sit up straight and well back in the

seat, distributing your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply excessive weight to the outer side of the front seats on vehicles with side airbags.

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 Do not attach a cup holder or any

other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag inflates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.

 Do not use seat accessories which

cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

 Do not modify or replace the seats

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag system in some cases.



Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the side structure of the passenger compartment



Repairs made on or near the console or front seat

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This SRS side airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform 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 “ON” position, or the light remains on.

 The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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

 The SRS side airbags have been in-

flated.

 The portion of the doors (shaded in the

illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags to inflate.

 The surface of the seats with the side

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

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NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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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 50 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, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

 Toyota strongly urges use of a

proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, 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.

 Never install a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear–facing child restraint system is installed on the front seat.

 Unless it is unavoidable, do not

install a child restraint system on the front seat.

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 A forward–facing child restraint sys-

 Do not allow the child to lean

 Make sure that you have complied

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

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—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 the child restraint system.

To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system.

Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following instructions.

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 put

a child restraint system on the front seat.

 A forward–facing child restraint sys-

 Do not allow the child to lean

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 After installing the child restraint

system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer’s instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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—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.

Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top strap of a child restraint system.

For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” in this section.

The child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with the child restraint lower anchorages” in this section.

(A) Infant seat

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(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with 3–point type seat belt

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing

position only.

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CAUTION

 Never install a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

 Do not install a child restraint sys-

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

 If the driver’s seat position does

not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child restraint system on the rear right seat.

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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 and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint system until the seat belt is fixed.

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

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

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

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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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 I NSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward–

facing or rear–facing position depending on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s instruction about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system.

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CAUTION

 Never install a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

Move seat fully back

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 Do not allow the child to lean

 A forward–facing child restraint sys-

 Do not install a child restraint sys-

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

 If the driver’s seat position does

not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child restraint system on the rear right seat.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint system 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 convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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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.

Move seat fully back

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 Do not allow the child to lean

against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

ing position only.

CAUTION

 A forward–facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be installed on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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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 child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision.

 Both high–positioned lap belts and

loose–fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt position as low on a child’s hips as possible.

 For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint system until the seat belt is fixed.

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—Installation with 2–point type seat belt

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

CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward–

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CAUTION

 Never install a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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Same angle

Move seat fully back

Same height

Move seat fully back

 A forward–facing child restraint sys-

When installing a child restraint system in the front seat center position, move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible, set both seatbacks to the same angle as the back of the child restraint system, and set both seat cushions at the same height so that the child restraint system is securely restrained.

With the child restraint system installed, check that your driving position is satisfactory and that the child restraint system does not interfere with your driving.

If your driving position is not satisfactory, or the child restraint system interferes with your driving, install it at another position.

CAUTION

 When using a forward–facing child

restraint system, move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible, set both seatbacks to the same angle as the back of the child restraint system, set both seat cushions at the same height and make sure your driving position is satisfactory.

 Ignoring the above instructions may

result in a serious injury in case of on accident.

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1. Run the center lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint system 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.

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—Using a top strap

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

3. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

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Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

Anchor brack ets

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Symbol

Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top strap.

Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.

This symbol indicates the location of user ready anchor brackets.

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:

1. Remove the head restraint.

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2. Remove the anchor bracket cover with the symbol shown in the illustration.

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—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

3. Securely fasten the child restraint system with the seat belt.

Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

For instructions to install the child restraint system, see ”Child restraint” in this section.

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

4. Replace the head restraint.

Store any removed covers in a safe place such as the glove box.

Be sure to replace all covers when the anchor bracket is not in use.

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Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 specifications are installed in the rear seat.

The anchorages are installed in the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats.

Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 specification can be fixed to these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Type A—

1. Widen the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the lower anchorages near the tag on the seatback.

2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps.

Type B—

1. Widen the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the lower anchorages near the tag on the seatback.

2. Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should be anchored. (For the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” in this section.)

For the installation details, refer to the instruction manual equipped with each product.

Type A Type B

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Tilt steering wheel

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CAUTION

 When using the lower anchorages

for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular objects around the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught.

 Push and pull the child restraint

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

 Do not install a child restraint sys-

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

CAUTION

 Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

 After adjusting the steering wheel,

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

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever toward you, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever.

When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.

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Outside rear view mirrors—

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

Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side. It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

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Vehicles with the auto anti–glare inside rear view mirror—When the inside rear view mirror surface darkens in “AUTO” mode, the driver’s side outside rear view mirror surface also darkens to reduce the reflection of the headlights of the vehicle behind you. (For details, see “Auto anti– glare inside rear view mirror” in this section.)

On some models, when you push the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface. (See “Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers” in Section 1–4.)

CAUTION

 Do not adjust the mirror while the

vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

 On some models, since the mirror

surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the defogger switch is on.

NOTICE

The outside rear view mirrors are fixed in place. Do not try to fold the mirrors. It may damage the mirrors.

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—Power rear view mirror control

To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right).

2. Control switch—To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direction.

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

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de–icer to free the mirror.

Anti–glare inside rear view mirror

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.

To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror.

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater

clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also

lose some rear view clarity.

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Auto anti–glare inside rear view mirror

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.

This mirror is equipped with auto anti– glare function. The function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving.

When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the “AUTO” mode.

The “AUTO” indicator illuminates to show you that the function is on.

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In “AUTO” mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light.

When the inside rear view mirror surface darkens the driver’s side outside rear view mirror surface also darkens.

To turn off the automatic function, press the switch on the “OFF” side.

To turn on the automatic function again, press the switch on the “AUTO” side.

Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is optimized.

When the outside air temperature is low, it may take little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of headlights.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

To ensure correct functioning of an anti–glare mirror sensor located on the back side of the mirror, do not touch or cover the sensor with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.

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Vanity mirrors

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.

The vanity lights come on when you open the cover.

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SECTION 1–

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Lights, Wipers and Defogge r

Headlights a nd turn signals 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emergency flashers 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument panel light c ontrol 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front f og lights 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interior light 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front personal and interior lights 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear personal lights 106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ignition switch light 106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windshield wipers and washer 107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shifting the windshield w iper position 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 110. . . . . . . . . . .

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Headlights and turn signals (for U.S.A.)

HEADLIGHTS Manual operation— 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

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Automatic operation— To turn on or off the lights automatical-

ly, twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob to the “AUTO” position when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

The headlights and/or all of the lights in position 1 automatically turn on or off depending on the darkness of the surroundings.

Manually twist the knob to the position 2 to turn on the headlights if they are needed immediately when entering a dark tunnel, parking structure, etc.

The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver’s side instrument panel.

Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.

If you feel that the automatic light control comes into operation too early or too late, have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota dealer.

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Automatic light cut off system Position 1 or “AUTO” position with the

tail lights on—

The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Position 2 or “AUTO” position with the headlights on—

The lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds when any of the door or trunk lid is opened and closed with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Vehicles with wireless remote control system—The lights can be turned off immediately by pushing the “LOCK” switch on the wireless remote control transmitter with all the doors locked and the trunk lid closed.

If any of the door or trunk lid is kept opened, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.

To turn on the lights again, turn the ignition key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the knob is in the “AUTO” position.

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 (DRL) system

Daytime Running Light (DRL) System can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The DRL system can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.

The DRL system will make your headlights come on at a reduced brightness when:

 The ignition is on with the engine run-

ning.

 The light switch is in the “AUTO” posi-

tion.

 The parking brake is released.

To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1.

Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for night driving.

To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob to the position 3 (“DRL OFF”) or turn the ignition switch off.

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Headlights and turn signals (for Canada)

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 even when the headlight switch is off.

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TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/

turn signal lever up or down to position

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. See “Replacing light bulbs” in Section 7–3.

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HEADLIGHTS Manual operation— 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

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