Toyota Camry 1996 Owner's Manual

Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value-conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build.

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

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

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

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

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

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New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties:

 New vehicle warranty  Emission control systems warranty  Others

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

Your responsibility for maintenance

It is the owner ’s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Part 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule”.

Accessories, spare parts and

modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible either for their performance, repair or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Toyota products. Modification with non genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Spark ignition system of your Toyota

The spark ignition system of your T oyota meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags left as they are, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

Quick index

 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 65. . . . .

 If your vehicle will not start 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If your engine stalls while driving 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If your vehicle overheats 152,153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If you have a flat tire 153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 If your vehicle needs to be towed 163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 Tips for driving during break- in period 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 How to start the engine 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 General maintenance 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 Complete index 221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas station information

Fuel type:

5S- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Res earch Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher.

1MZ- FE engine: UNLEADED gas ol ine, R es earc h Oc t ane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicl e performance, t he use of premium unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating

91) or higher is recommended. See page 129 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.) Engine oil:

API SH, “’Energy- Conservi ng II’’ mult igrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.

See page 186 for detailed information.

Automatic transmission fluid:

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON-II.

Tire information: See pages 189 through 193. Tire pressure: See pages 214 and 215.

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Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls

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

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light*

Seat belt reminder light*

Discharge warning light*

Malfunction indicator lamp*

Low fuel level warning light*

Low oil pressure warning light*

Anit-lock brake system warning light*

Open door warning light*

Rear light failure warning light*

SRS airbag warning light*

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive-off indicator light

“PWR” mode indicator light

Cruise control indicator light*

Automatic transmission indicator lights

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

ing buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.

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

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors

 Keys  Side doors  Power windows  Trunk lid  Back door  Hood  Fuel tank cap  Electric moon roof

Keys

The master key works in every lock. The subkey will not work in the trunk and glovebox.

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

Since the side doors, back door 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.

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

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

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

Side doors

LOCKING WITH KEY Turn the key towards the front of the

vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock.

Vehicles with power door lock system—All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. I n the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously .

On some models, the door keyhole light will come on to help you locate the keyhole if you pull up and release the door handle when inserting the key into the driver’s door keyhole in the dark.

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Turn the lock knob forward to lock and

backward to unlock the door.

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.

Vehicles with power door lock system— The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

To lock all the side doors and back door simultaneously, push the power door lock switch on the LOCK side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side will unlock them.

Power windows

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.

LOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILDPROTECTORS

Turn 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.

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

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, they work for 60 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: Pull up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only):

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

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s window.

The windows move as long as you hold the switch.

To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock button on

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

CAUTION

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

 Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

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

 Never leave small children alone in

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

—Lock release leverTrunk lid (sedan and coupe)—

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

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

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 driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

—Luggage security system Back door (wagon)—

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

1. Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks.

After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding them down to make sure they are securely locked—otherwise, someone could get into the t r unk by folding down a rear seat.

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.

FROM OUTSIDE To open the back door, insert the key

and turn it clockwise to unlock. Then pull the handle and raise the door.

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

FROM INSI DE (vehicles with th ird seat) Turn the lock knob rightward to lock

and leftward to unlock the back door. To open the door, pull the handle and push the door outward.

For closing, hold the lever and lower the door. After closing the back door, try pushing it outward to make sure it is securely closed.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

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

—Power back door lock

Vehicles with power door lock system—To lock the back door, push the power door lock switch on the LOCK side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side will unlock it.

At this time, all the side doors are operated simultaneously (See “Side doors”.).

You can, of course, lock and unlock the back door manually.

Vehicles without power door lock system—To lock the back door, push the switch on the “LOCK” side. To unlock the back door, push the switch on the “UNLOCK” side.

You can, of course, lock and unlock the back door manually.

—Back door child protector (with third seat) Hood

CAUTION

 Before driving, be sure that the

doors are closed and locked. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the back door helps prevent the passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the back door from being opened unintentionally.

 Keep the back door closed while

driving. This not only keeps the

Move the lock lever to the “LOCK” position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a back 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.

luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the dash. The hood will spring up slightly. In front of the vehicle, press up on 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.

Fuel tank cap

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

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

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

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. 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.

5S-FE engined vehicles with automatic transmission—

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

Electric moon roof

To open the moon roof, push the switch on the “SLIDE” side. Pushing on the opposite side will close it. To tilt up the rear end of the moon roof, push the switch on the “UP” side. Pushing on the opposite side will lower it.

The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, it works for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened.

The moon roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. However, as a precaution when closing, it stops at the three-quarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.

You may open the moon roof to any desired position.

The sun shade can be opened or closed manually. However, if you open the moon roof, the sun shade will be opened together with the moon roof.

CAUTION

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

 While the vehicle is moving, al-

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

 Always make sure nobody places

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

 Never leave small children alone

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

 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

Part 1

Seats

Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

 Seats  Front seats  Rear seats  Head restraints  Seat belts  SRS airbags  Child restraint  Tilt steering wheel  Outside rear view mirrors  Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror

 Vanity mirrors

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

CAUTION

 Do not drive with the vehicle occu-

pants not properly seated, such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not let passen-

gers stand up or move around between seats. Balance can be unsteady and severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

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

CAUTION

 Adjustments should not be made

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

 When adjusting the seat, be care-

ful not to hit the seat against 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, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not put objects under the seats

as they may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 While adjusting the seat, do not

put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may jam your hands or fingers.

—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Pull the lock release lever up. Then

slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull the lock release

lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

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

ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE

Turn the knob either way. ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUM-

BAR SUPPORT Pull the lever forward and release.

Repeat this until you have a comfortable support.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat—type A)

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Move the control switch in the desired

direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat movement.

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull the lock release

lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT

Pull the lever forward and release.

Repeat this until you have a comfortable support.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat—type B)

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Move the control switch in the desired

direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat movement.

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Move the control switch in the desired

direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

CAUTION

ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT

Pull the lever forward and release.

Repeat this until you have a comfortable support.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat—type C)

ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Move the control switch in the desired

direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the seat. It might interfere with the seat movement.

ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Move the control switch in the desired

direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

CAUTION

—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (coupe)

For easy access to the rear seat, do this.

1. Lift the seatback lock release lever or press the release pedal.

The seat will slide forward slightly.

2. Move the seat to the front-most position.

Before entry, push the seat belt hanger down as far as it will go if it is in the raised position.

After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat until it locks.

CAUTION

 After putting back the seat, try

pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure that it is secured in place.

 Never allow anyone to rest their

foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.

Rear seats— —Fold-down rear seat

(sedan and coupe)

Unlock the seatback, and fold it down.

This will enlarge the trunk room as far as the front seatbacks. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

If desired, each seatback may be folded separately.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the seatback is secure-

ly locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

—Fold-down rear seat (wagon)

BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT Stow the rear seat belts facing the di-

rection shown in the illustration.

This prevents them from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

FOLDING REAR SEAT

1. Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the lock release strap.

It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.

If desired, each bottom cushion may be lifted separately.

CAUTION

When returning the bottom cushion to its original position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the bottom cushion is

securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps.

2. Remove the head restraint, unlock the seatback and fold it down while pushing the bottom cushion forward.

This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised bottom cushion. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

If desired, each seat may be folded separately.

3. After folding the seatback down, hook the strap to the tab on the reverse side of the seatback.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the seatback is secure-

ly locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

4. Store the head restraint using the head restraint retaining holes in the bottom cushion.

—Fold-down third seat (wagon)

—Take-down third seat (wagon)

1. Swing the seatback up with the handle.

2. Turn the bottom cushion over with the handle.

CAUTION

 Take care not to get your hands or

fingers caught.

 Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

 When using the third seat, for your

safety make sure the rear seatback is also upright and securely locked.

BEFORE TAKING DOWN THIRD SEAT Stow the third seat belts facing the di-

rection shown in the illustration.

This prevents them from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

Head restraints (vertically adjustable type)

TAKING DOWN THIRD SEAT

1. Turn the bottom cushion over.

2. Release the lock release lever and fold down the seatback.

CAUTION

Take care not to get your hands or fingers caught.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release button and push the head restraint down.

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

CAUTION

 Adjust the top of the head restraint

so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

Head restraints (vertically and rotationally adjustable type)

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release button and push the head restraint down. To move the head restraint forward, pull on the top.

Pulling the top of the head restraint as far as it can go will return it to the upright 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 top of the head restraint

so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions

Toyota recommends 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 sev erity of injury in acc idents.

Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.

Child. 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. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt.

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

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

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

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

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

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

 Be careful not to damage the belt

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

 Inspect the belt system periodical-

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

 Keep the belt s clean and dry. If they

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

 Replace the belt assembly (includ-

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

—Front seat belts and rear outside seat belts

Seat belts with a seat belt hanger— Make sure that the seat belt hanger is

secured in raised position. If it is not, be sure to raise the seat belt hanger until it locks in position.

You will hear a click when the seat belt hanger locks in position.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.

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

The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

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

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely . (F o r d e t a i l s , see “Child restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, im m ediately contact your Toyota dealer.

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 increase the chance of injury.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

To raise the anchor position, push the anchor up. To lower the anchor position, pull the knob and slide the anchor down. After adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

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

 High-positioned lap belts and

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

 For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

—Rear center seat belt

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, im m ediately contact your Toyota dealer.

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

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

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.

—Stowing the rear seat belts (wagon)

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

High-positioned and loose-fitting lap belts could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident. Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as possible.

To release the belt, press the bucklerelease button.

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

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

—Stowing the third seat belts (wagon) —Seat belt extender

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

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

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

Seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback. (See “Rear seats—Takedown third seat” in this chapter.)

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.

 Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without it.

 Remember that the extender pro-

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

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

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

When releasing the 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.

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.

SRS airbags

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

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

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

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

The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration.

The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform.

If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a passenger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.

CAUTION

 The SRS airbag system is de-

signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the seat belt systems of the driver and front passenger. The front seat occupants are particularly susceptible to injury if they do not wear their seat belts; when sudden braking or a collision occurs, they may be thrown forward. To obtain further protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear their seat belts when driving. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.

 A baby or small child who is too

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

 Do not use a rear-facing child re-

straint system in the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag may cause severe injury to the child. Vehicles with a passenger airbag display a caution label on the passenger side instrument panel as shown above to remind you not to install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front seat.

 When using a forward-facing

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

 Do not sit on the edge of the seat

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

 Do not modify, remove or open any

component or wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag co ver, front passenger airbag, cent e r airbag sens or assembly or front airbag sensors. Doing any of t hese may caus e sudden SRS airbag infl ation or disable the system, which could result in personal injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries.

 Do not allow a child to stand up, or

to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; the child may be severely injured.

 Do not hold a child on your lap or

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

 Do not put objects on or in front of

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

NOTICE

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



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



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



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



Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front and rear console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger’s airbag

This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indi c a t o r t o i n f o r m t h e d r i v e r o f o p erating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

 The light does not come on when the

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

 The light comes on while driving.

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

 The SRS airbags have been inflated.  The front part of the vehicle (shaded in

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

 The pad section of the steering wheel

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

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions

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

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

CAUTION

For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly restrained. 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 if you are unrestrained.

—Child restraint system

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

The child restraint system should conform to the size of the child and properly fit the vehicle seat. For greater safety, the child restraint system should be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

CAUTION

Do not use child restraint system on the rear-facing third seat.

When installing a child restraint system, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations.

CAUTION

After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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

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

To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm X 30 mm X 1.25 mm coarse thread metric bolt and a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Note that the bolts accompanying many child restraint systems are not metric. You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts.

For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see “(C) TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCATIONS” .

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

* CRS installation kit

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

* Bolt (Part No. 91511-60830)

(A)INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT

CENTER (forward-facing rear seat only)

When installing a rear-facing child restraint system, follow the same procedure as when installing a forward-facing child restraint system.

CAUTION

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

1. Fasten the center lap belt over the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked.

 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.

2. Make sure the belt is tight by pulling its free end while you firmly push down the child restraint system.

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

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure.

4. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and unhook the top strap.

(B) INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT OUTSIDE (forward-facing rear seat only)

When installing a rear-facing child restraint system, follow the same procedure as when installing a forward-facing child restraint system.

CAUTION

1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system following the instruction provided by its manufacturer. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked.

 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.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.

3. Place the shoulder belt between the vehicle seatback and the child restraint system and allow it to retract. To hold the child restraint system securely, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go while firmly pushing down the child restraint system.

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

CAUTION

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

5. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. Unlock the top strap.

Sedan and coupe—On the filler panel

behind the rear seat a. Make an anchor hole in the filler panel With plugs: Take out the plug. Without plugs: Find the hole in the filler

panel by running your fingers across the filler panel trim at the locations shown in the illustration. Then cut out the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel.

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

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

Wagon—On the rear trim a. Remove the rear trim and unplug the

connector of luggage compartment light. b. Using the illustration as a guide, make

hole on the center of the cross mark in the trim. Connect the connector of the luggage compartment light and install the trim.

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

(D) INSTALLATION ON FRONT SEAT

CAUTION

 Do not use a rear-facing child re-

 When using a forward-facing

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

1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system following the instruction provided by its manufacturer. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked.

 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, im m ediately contact your Toyota dealer.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put in the lock mode.

4. If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the tab of the rear center belt and tighten the top strap.

Tilt steering wheel

CAUTION

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

5. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap.

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up the lock release lever, 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.

CAUTION

 Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

 After adjusting the steering wheel,

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

Tilt steering wheel

CAUTION

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

5. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap.

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up the lock release lever, 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.

CAUTION

 Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

 After adjusting the steering wheel,

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

Outside rear view mirrors—

—Rear view mirror remote control

—Power rear view mirror control

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

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

To adjust the rear view mirror, simply operate the control lever.

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.

To adjust a power rear view mirror, first place the master switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right) depending on which mirror needs adjusting, then push the control switch in the desired direction.

If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” 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

Vanity mirrors

Pull the lever toward you to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving.

Before adjusting the mirror to the position with most clarity, push the day-night change lever away from you (daylight driving position).

Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.

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

On some models, the vanity light comes on when you open the cover.

Part 1

Headlights and turn signals

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-4 Lights, Wipers and Defogger

 Headlights and turn signals  Emergency flashers  Instrument panel light control  Interior light  Ignition switch light  Personal light  Luggage compartment light  Windshield wipers and washer  Rear window wipers and w asher  Rear window defogger

To turn on the lights on, twist the knob on end of the lever.

Daytime running light system (Canada only)—The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off.

To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the first clickstop.

Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at reduced intensity. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn to full intensity for driving at night.

FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights turn on.

SECOND CLICKSTOP: The headlights also turn on.

The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition turned off. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.

NOTICE

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

Emergency flashers

For high beam, push the lever away from you. Pull it toward you for low beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.

A blue light in the instrument panel indicates high beam is on.

The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is off.

For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the conventional manner.

The key must be in the “ON” position. The turn signal is self-cancelling after a

turn, but after a lane change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can signal a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and holding it there. If the green light i n t h e i n s t r ument panel flashes faster than normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has burned out.

To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn

other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.

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

when the emergency flashers are operating.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Instrument panel light control Interior light Ignition switch light

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

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.

With the switch in the “DOOR” position, the light comes on when any of the side doors are opened and goes out when they are closed. On some models, the light remains on for a certain time after all of the side doors are closed.

For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the side doors are opened.

The light remains on for a certain time after all of the side doors are closed.

Personal light

Luggage compartment light (wagon)

Windshield wipers and washer (with interval adjuster)

To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch once again.

To turn the luggage compartment light on, open the back door and push the switch. Closing the back door will turn the light off.

To turn the wipers on, move the lever. To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of the lever.

The key must be in the “ON” position. The wipers will operate at intervals when

the lever is in the “INT” position. With the lever in this position, the wipers can be adjusted to operate at intervals of 3 to 12 seconds depending on the interval adjuster setting between “S” and “F”.

If a single wipe is desired in mist, pull the lever toward you and release it.

Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF” position.

If the washer does not work, check to see whether the washer tank is empty . For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3.

In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could block your vision.

NOTICE

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

Windshield wipers and washer (without interval adjuster)

In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could block your vision.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dr y. It m a y s c ratch the glass.

To turn the wipers on, move the lever. To make the washer squirt, push the button on the end of the lever.

The key must be in the “ON” position. The wipers will operate at intervals when

the lever is in the “INT” position. If a single wipe is desired in mist, pull the

lever toward you and release it. If the washer does not work, check to see

whether the washer tank is empty . For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3.

Rear window wipers and washer (wagon) Rear window defogger

NOTICE

Do not operate the rear wipers if the rear window is dry. It may scratch the glass.

To turn the rear wipers and washers on, twist the knob at the end of the lever.

The key must be in the “ON” position. The wipers will operate at intervals when

the knob is in the “INT” position. The washer squirts at the two marked

knob positions. The knob will automatically return from these positions when it is released.

If the washer does not work, check to see whether the washer tank is empty . For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3.

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

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

rear window will quickly clear the surfaces. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating.

Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off.

The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15 minutes.

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

NOTICE

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

Part 1

Fuel gauge

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

 Fuel gauge  Engine coolant temperature

gauge

 Tachometer  Odometer and trip meter  Service reminder indicators

and warning buzzers

If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

The gauge works when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.

This fuel gauge has a non-return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off.

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

Engine coolant temperature gauge

The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load.

If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool.

Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as:

 Driving up a long hill on a hot day.  Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

 Idling for a long period with the air con-

ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.

 Towing a trailer.

NOTICE



Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.



Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in Part 4.

Tachometer

The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent engine lugging and overrevving.

Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy.

NOTICE

Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.

Odometer and trip meter

The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The trip meter may be set to zero to record the distance on each trip. To reset the trip meter, press the trip meter reset knob.

The black digits on white indicate tenths of kilometers or miles.

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

(a) Brake System Warning Light

This light has the following functions:

Parking brake reminder

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

Low brake fluid level warning

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

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

If the brake fluid level is low...

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

 If you judge that the brakes still work

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

 If the brakes are not working, have the

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

CAUTION

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

If the brake fluid level is correct...

Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer.

(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer

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

This light warns that the battery is being discharged.

If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system.

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

NOTICE

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

(d)Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This lamp comes on in the following cases.

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

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

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

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

(e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

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

(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light w arns that the engine o il pressure is too low.

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

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

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

NOTICE

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

(g)“ABS” Warning Light

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

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

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

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is o ff), the brake system operates conventionally but without anti-lock function.

(h)Open Door Warning Light

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

(i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light

If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the tail lights are burned out.

If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop lights are burned out.

Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.

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

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

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

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

 The light does not come on when the

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

 The light comes on while driving.

(k) Key Reminder Buzzer

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

CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light)

1. Apply the parking brake.

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

on.

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

4. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”. The SRS airbag warning light should

come on. It goes off after about 6 seconds.

5. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the engine.

All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light and SRS airbag warning light should come on. The “ABS” warning light goes off after about 3 seconds.

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

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-6 Ignition switch,

Ignition switch with steering lo ck

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

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

Transmission and Parking brake

 Ignition switch with steering lock  Automatic transmission  Manual transmission  Parking brake  Cruise control

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

For starting tips, see Part 3.

“ON”—Engine on and all accessories on.

This is the normal driving position.

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

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

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

CAUTION

For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the ve-

hicle is moving, as this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of steering control.

NOTICE

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

Automatic transmission

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

(a) Normal driving

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.

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

(b)Using engine braking

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

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

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

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

mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to o r lower than the maximum allowable speed for second gear, and more powerful engine braking will be obtained.

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

mission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the maximum allowable speed for “L” position and maximum engine braking will be applied.

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEEDS

km/h (mph)

“2” “L” 5S-FE engine 120 (75) 66 (41) 1MZ-FE engine 128 (80) 70 (44)

CAUTION

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

NOTICE



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



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

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

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

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.

(d)Parking

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

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

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

CAUTION

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

(e) Good driving practice

 If the transmission is repeatedly up-

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

 When towing a trailer, in order to main-

tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

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

(f) Driving in “PWR” mode

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

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

(g) If you cannot shift the selector lever

out of “P” position

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

Manual transmission

The shift pattern is conventional as shown above.

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

Recommended shifting speeds

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

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

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

Downshift to the appropriate gear if acceleration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds.

Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption.

Maximum allowable speeds

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

gear km/h (mph)

1 49 (30) 2 89 (55) 3 140 (87)

NOTICE

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

Good driving practice

 If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put

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

 When towing a trailer, in order to main-

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

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

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

Parking brake (pedal type)Parking brake (lever type)

To set: Pull up the lever. To release: Pull up slightly, press the

thumb button, and lower.

Before leaving your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake.

CAUTION

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

To set: Fully depress the pedal. To release: Pull the lever.

Before leaving your vehicle, firmly apply the parking brake.

CAUTION

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

Cruise control

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

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

CAUTION

 To help maintain maximum control

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

 Avoid vehicle speed increases

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

TURNING ON THE SYSTEM

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

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED

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

Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, press the “SET/COAST” direction and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. Now you may take your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you need acceleration—for example, when passing—depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration.

CAUTION

For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control

on, do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overrevving.

CAUTION

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

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED

You can cancel the preset speed by: a. Pulling the control lever in the “CAN-

CEL” direction and releasing it. b. Depressing the brake pedal. c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual

transmission). If the vehicle speed falls below about 40

km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will automatically cancel out.

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

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

RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED

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

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

RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED

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

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

RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED

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

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

CRUISE CO NT RO L FAILURE WARNING

If the “CRUISE” indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control, there is some trouble in the cruise control system. Contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected.

Part 1

Car audio system operating tips

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system

 Car audio system operating tips  AM-FM radio with electronic

tuner

 AM-FM radio with electronic

tuner and cassette tape player

 AM-FM radio with electronic

tuner, cassette tape player and Compact Disc player

 Air conditioning controls  Heater controls  Side vents  Lower vent

You can listen to the car audio system when the ignition key is at “ON” or “ACC”. However, if the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position.

ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGIC

On some audio-units, when the instrument panel lights are on, the letters on o p erable buttons of the mode in current use light up together with the mode selection and eject buttons.

RADIO FM reception tips

Most of us are not aware that a vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio. Because it moves, reception conditions change continuously. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from other vehicles are al l w o r k i n g against good reception. Some FM reception conditions may appear to be problems even though they are normal.

The following characteristics are normal for a given reception area, and they do not indicate any problem with the radio itself.

 Fading and drifting: On the average,

the broadcast range of FM stations is limited to about 40 km (25 miles), except for some high power stations.

If a vehicle is moving away from the desired station’s transmitter, the signal will tend to fade and/or drift. This phenomenon is more noticeable with FM than with AM, and is accompanied by distortion.

Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain degree by fine tuning, or you should tune in to a stronger signal.

 Static and Fluttering: When the line-

of-sight path between a transmitter and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or the like, static or fluttering may occur because of the characteristic of FM. In a similar effect, a fluttering noise is sometimes heard when driving along a tree-lined road.

This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjusting the tone control for greater bass response until the disturbance has passed.

 Multipath: Because of the reflection

characteristics of FM, direct and reflected signals may reach the antenna at the same time (a phenomenon called multipath reception) and cancel each other out. As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter or lose reception.

 Station swapping: When two FM sta-

tions are close to each other, and an electronic dead spot, such as is caused by static or multipath reception, interrupts the original signal, sometimes the stronger second signal is picked up automatically until the original one returns. This swapping can also occur as you drive away from the selected station and approach another station with a stronger signal.

On models with a power antenna, the antenna automatically extends to its full height when the radio and ignition are turned on.

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

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

Before extending the power antenna, confirm that no one is close enough to get injured by it.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is retracted before running your vehicle through an automatic car wash.

CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER Use only undamaged cassette tapes of

good quality. Avoid using tapes with a total playing time longer than 90 minutes.

Using damaged tapes will cause trouble with the tape player. Longer tapes are not recommended because of their thinness.

Before inserting a cassette, make sure the tape is not slack and that the label is firmly stuck on the shell.

Wind the tape firmly by turning the hub with a pencil or the like.

Be careful not to touch the exposed tape surface.

When not in use, take the cassette out of the player, put it back into its case and store it away from dust, magnets and direct sunlight.

Leaving cassettes on the dashboard in the sun could damage your tapes.

Keep the playback head, capstan and pinch roller clean.

Remove tape coating residue accumulated on the head, capstan and pinch roller once or twice a month. A cleaning tape is available on the market.

NOTICE

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

When not in use, take the Disc out of the player, put it back into its case and store it away from dust, heat, damp and direct sunlight.

Leaving Discs on the dashboard in the sun may damage or warp them.

If the Disc gets dirty, wipe it clean with a soft cloth, wiping radially out from the center.

Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static record preservative.

COMPACT DISC PLAYER Use only Compact Discs labeled as

shown, having no dirt, damage or warp.

Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part of the player unit. Do not insert any object other than a Disc into the slot.

Remember there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Do not put fingerprints, stickers, scratches or pen marks on the surfaces of the Disc.

Hold the Disc only on the edge or center hole.

A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeter. Remove the rough edges by pressing the side of a ball-point pen or pencil against the inner and outer perimeter of the Disc as shown.

If you continue to play a Disc with rough edges, flakes will fall on to the signal side of the Disc and cause sound skipping or other problems.

CAUTION

Compact Disc players use invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed.

AM-FM radio with electronic tuner

(a) Listening to the radio

1. Push the “PWRVOL” knob to turn the radio on.

2. Turn the “PWRVOL” knob to adjust the volume.

3. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station” and “(c) Presetting a station”.)

The radio will change automatically to stereo reception when an FM stereo broadcast is being received. At the same time, “ST” will appear on the display. When the receiving signal gets weak, the channel separation will automatically be reduced for the lowest noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio will switch over to monaural reception.

4. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance”.)

5. To turn the radio off, push the “PWRVOL” knob once again.

(b)Selecting a station

1. Push the “AMFM” button to select ei- ther an AM o r F M broadcast. “AM” or “FM” will appear on the display.

2. Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods. The frequency will appear on the display.

Preset tuning: Use for tuning-in to a desired preset station.

Push the station selector button which has been preset to the desired station. The radio will tune in to the station and the button number will appear on the display. (See “(c) Presetting a station”.)

Seek tuning: Use for automatic station search and stop.

Push either side of the “TUNE” button an d hold it until a beep is heard. The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception. Each time you push the button, stations will be sought out one after another.

Scan tuning: Use for station-to-station scanning.

Push the “SCAN” button. With “SCAN” on the display, the radio will automatically seek out a station of a higher frequency, hold it for 5 seconds and scan to the next. To continue listening to the broadcast of your choice, simply push the “SCAN” button once again.

Manual tuning

Push either side of the “TUNE” button for less than 0.5 second. Each time you push the button, the radio will step up or down to another frequency where stations could exist.

1. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)

2. Push one of the station selector buttons and hold it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the button and the button number will appear on the display.

Each butto n can store one AM station a n d one FM station. To change the preset station to a d i f ferent one, follow the same procedure.

The preset station will be cancelled when the power source is severed (battery disconnected, burnt fuse, etc.).

(d)Adjusting the tone

To adjust a low-pitched tone, push the “BASS TREB” knob (if pushed in) and turn it.

To adjust a high-pitched tone, push the “BASS TREB” knob (if pushed in), pull it fully out and turn it.

(e) Adjusting the sound balance

To balance the sound between the right and left speakers, push the “BAL FADE” knob (if pushed in) and turn it.

To balance the s ound b etween the f ront a nd rear speakers, push the “BAL FADE” knob (if pushed in), pull it fully out and turn it.

AM-FM radio with electronic tuner and cassette tape player (type A)

(a) Listening to the radio

1. Push the “AMFM” button to turn the radio on and select either an AM or FM broadcast.

“AM” or “FM” will appear on the display. The radio can also be turned on by push-

ing the “PWR VOL” knob if the radio was on when the system was turned off.

2. Turn the “PWR VOL” knob to adjust the volume.

3. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station” and “(c) Presetting a station”.)

4. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance”.)

5. To turn the radio off, push the “PWR VOL” knob.

(b)Selecting a station

Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods. The frequency will appear on the display.

Preset tuning: Use for tuning-in to a desired preset station. (See “(c) Presetting a station”.)

Push the station selector button which has been preset to the desired station. The radio will tune in to the station and the button number will appear on the display.

Seek tuning: Use for automatic station search and stop.

Push the “TUNE (REW FF)” button on either side and hold it until a beep is heard. The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception. Each time you push the button, stations will be sought out one after another.

Scan tuning: Use for station-to-station scanning.

Scanning for all frequencies—Push the “SCAN” button and hold it until a beep is heard. With “SCAN” on the display, the radio will automatically seek out a station of a higher frequency, hold it for 5 seconds and scan to the next. To continue listening to the broadcast of your choice, simply push the “SCAN” button once again.

If the radio scans over all frequencies without stop because the signals are too weak or just because you leave it going, the radio will begin scanning again with sensitivity boosted for searching out weak stations.

Scanning for preset stations—Push the “SCAN” button within 2 seconds. With “SCAN” on the display, the radio will automatically seek out a preset station, hold it for 5 seconds and scan to the next. To continue listening to the station of your choice, simply push the “SCAN” button once again.

Manual tuning

Push the “TUNE (REW FF)” button on either side for less than 0.5 second. Each time you push the button, the radio will step up or down to another frequency where stations could exist.

1. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)

2. Push one of the station selector buttons and hold it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the button and the button number will appear on the display.

Each butto n can store one AM station a n d one FM station. To change the preset station to a d i f ferent one, follow the same procedure.

The preset station will be cancelled when the power source is severed (battery disconnected, burnt fuse, etc.).

(d)Adjusting the tone

To adjust a low-pitched tone, push the “BASS TREB” knob (if pushed in) and turn it.

To adjust a high-pitched tone, push the “BASS TREB” knob (if pushed in), pull it fully out and turn it.

(e) Adjusting the sound balance

To balance the sound between the right and left speakers, pull out the “BAL” knob and turn it.

To balance the sound between the front and rear speakers, turn the “FADE” knob.

(f) Listening to the cassette tape

1. Put the cassette into the slot, with the tape side to the right and lightly push it in. The tape player will grab the cassette and slide it into place to play it. If the radio is on when inserting the cassette, the radio will automatically turn off.

If the cassette is already in the slot, push the “TAPE” button.

At this time, “PLAY” will appear on the display.

The tape player can also be turned on by pushing the “PWR VOL” knob if the tape player was playing when the system was turned off by pushing the knob.

2. If using a tape recorded with Dolby NR*, push the button marked with the double-D symbol. The display will indicate that the Dolby noise reduction system is on.

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

To play a tape recorded without Dolby NR*, push the button again to turn off the Dolby NR*.

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

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

3. Turn the “PWR VOL” knob to adjust the volume.

4. Select your program. (See “(g) Selecting a program”.)

5. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d)” Adjusting the tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance”.)

6. To turn the player off, push the “PWR VOL” knob.

7. To eject the cassette, push the EJECT button. As this is done, the player will turn

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off. If the radio was on when the cassette tape was inserted, it will automatically turn on again.

You can eject the cassette only once after the system is turned off.

(g)Selecting a program

1. Push the “PROG” button to select a side to play. The tape operation indicator display shows you which side is being played.



The player will automatically reverse direction at the end of the tape to play the other side.

2. Push the “REW FF (TUNE)” button on either side to fast forward or rewind the tape. At this time, “FF” or “REW” will appear on the display. To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, push “FF” or “TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is rewinding, push “REW” or “TAPE”. The tape will immediately begin to play.

AM-FM radio with electronic tuner and cassette tape player (type B)

(a) Listening to the radio

1. Push the “AMFM” button to turn the radio on and select either an AM or FM broadcast.

“AM” or “FM” will appear on the display. The radio can also be turned on by push-

ing the “PWR VOL” knob if the radio was on when the system was turned off.

2. Turn the “PWR VOL” knob to adjust the volume.

3. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station” and “(c) Presetting a station”.)

4. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance”.)

5. To turn the radio off, push the “PWR VOL” knob.

(b)Selecting a station

Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods. The frequency will appear on the display.

Preset tuning: Use for tuning-in to a desired preset station. (See “(c) Presetting a station”.)

1. Push the “AMFM” button repeatedly until the desired selection appears on the display.

2. Push the station selector button which has been preset to the desired station. The radio will tune in to the station and the button number will appear on the display.

Seek tuning: Use for automatic station search and stop.

Scan tuning: Use for station-to-station scanning.

Manual tuning

Push the “TUNE (REW FF)” button on either side for less than 0.5 second. Each time you push the button, the radio will step up or down to another frequency where stations could exist.

1. Push the “AMFM” button repeatedly until the desired selection, “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2”, appears on the display.

The radio has two FM selections, “FM1” and “FM2”. You can preset any desired six stations in each selection. When you preset an FM station, check which selection you have used.

2. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)

3. Push one of the station selector buttons and hold it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the button and the button number will appear on the display.

To change the preset station to a different one, follow the same procedure.

The preset station will be cancelled when the power source is severed (battery disconnected, burnt fuse, etc.).

(d)Adjusting the tone

To adjust the low-pitched tone, push the “BASS TREB” knob (if pushed in) and turn it.

To adjust the high-pitched tone, push the “BASS TREB” knob (if pushed in), pull it fully out and turn it.

(e) Adjusting the sound balance

To balance the sound between the right and left speakers, pull the “BAL” knob and turn it.

To balance the sound between the front and rear speakers, turn the “FADE” knob.

(f) Listening to the cassette tape

If the cassette is already in the slot, push the “TAPE” button.

At this time, “PLAY” will appear on the display.

The tape player can also be turned on by pushing the “PWR VOL” knob if the tape player was playing when the system was turned off by pushing the knob.

When a metal or chrome equivalent tape is inserted, the player will automatically adapt to it and “MTL” will appear on the display.

2. If using a tape recorded with Dolby NR*, push the button marked with the double-D symbol to select the Dolby B NR or Dolby C NR mode. The display will indicate which Dolby noise reduction system is operating.

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

To play a tape recorded without Dolby NR*, push the button until the Dolby NR indicator disappears.

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

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

3. Turn the “PWR VOL” knob to adjust the volume.

4. Select your program. (See “(g) Selecting a program”.)

5. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance”.)

6. If desired, other functions may be used for your convenience. (See “(h) Other tape player functions”.)

7. To eject the cassette, push the EJECT button. As this is done, the player will turn off. If the radio was on when the cassette tape was inserted, it will automatically turn

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on again.

8. To turn the player off, push the “PWR VOL” knob.

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You can eject the cassette only once after the system is turned off.

(g)Selecting a program

1. Push the “PROG” button to select a side to play. The tape operation indicator display shows you which side is being played.

The player will automatically reverse direction at the end of the tape to play the other side.

2. Have a desired program played using either of the following methods.

Manual program selection

Push the “REW FF (TUNE)” button on either side to rewind or fast forward the tape. At this time, “REW” or “FF” will appear on the display. To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, push “FF” or “TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is rewinding, push “REW” or “TAPE”. The tape will immediately begin to play.

Automatic program selection: Use for quick access to a desired program.

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

2. Repeat the push until the number indicates how many programs ahead of/behind the one currently being played you wish to listen to (include the program you are currently listening to when counting back previous programs).

The maximum number of settings is nine. The tenth push on the button will cancel the function and “APS” will disappear on the display.

3. Push the “REW FF (TUNE)” button on either side to get the tape going in the direction of the p r o g r a m . The player will automatically stop at the beginning of the selected program and play it.

If the number you set exceeds the number of the programs remaining on the side currently being played, the tape will fast forward to the beginning of the other side (when fast forwarding) or rewind to the beginning of that side (when rewinding).

This function does not work properly unless the blank portions on the tape have 3 seconds or more between one program and another.

(h)Other tape player functions “RPT” button: Use for automatic repeat

of the program currently being listened to.

Push the “RPT” button while the program is being played. As this is done, “RPT” will appear on the display. When the program is finished, the tape will automatically be rewound to the beginning of the program and the program will be played again. To cancel it, push the button once again.

This function does not work properly unless the blank portions on the tape have 3 seconds or more between one program and another.

“SKIP” button: Use for automatic skipping of blank portions between programs.

Push the “SKIP” button. “SKIP” appears on the display. The player will automatically skip any blank portions of 15 seconds or more and play the next program, even if it is on the other side. To cancel it, push the button once again.

“SCAN” button: Use for program-toprogram scanning.

Push the “SCAN” button. With “SCAN” on the display, each program will be played for 12 seconds and scan to the next. To continue listening to the program of your choice, simply push the “SCAN” button once again.

The player will automatically reverse directions at the end of the tape and keep scanning.

“R⋅M” button (radio monitor system):

Use for automatic station reception. Push the “RM” button. “RM” appears on

the display. In this mode, if you push the “REW FF (TUNE)” button on either side when listening to the tape, the system will change the radio mode and automatically receive the last station which was set. At the time, the received station condition appears on the display.

The system will be cancelled out when the power source is severed (battery disconnected, burnt fuse etc.)

(i) Anti-theft system

To deter theft of your radio unit, the system is designed so that the radio unit becomes inoperable if the unit is stolen from the vehicle.

The system is not preset at factory. You must input a three-digit identification number decided by you.

NOTICE

If you pushed any wrong buttons on the anti-theft system, the following messages will appear on the display.

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“Err”—You have pushed wrong buttons.

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“1-9”—Indicates the number of errors you have made. You may make up to nine errors, but no more!

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“HELP”—The number of errors you can make was exceeded. The audio system is completely inoperable. Contact you Toyota dealer.

Setting the anti-theft system

1. Make sure the radio unit is turned off with the ignition switch in “ACC”.

2. While holding the “1” and “6” buttons in, push and hold the “PWR VOL” knob in until “SEC” appears on the display.

3. Press the “1” button while holding the right side of “TUNE” button in. “- - -” and the tape operation indicator will appear on the display.

4. Input your identification number by pressing the “1”, “2” and “3” buttons repeatedly. Use the “1” button for the first digit, the “2” button for the second digit and the “3” button for the last digit. For example, if your number is 824, press the “1” button nine times, the “2” button three times and the “3” button five times. if the display returns to “- - -” while inputting, try again.

We recommend that your identification number be associated with something easy to remember . In case you are unsure of the number, write it in a notebook you normally carry. Do not leave it behind in your vehicle.

5. With your identification number appearing on the display, press the “SCAN” button and hold it in until “SEC” appears on the display. “SEC” will go of f to indicate the system is set. If invalid buttons have been used, “Err” will appear on the display before “SEC” appears. Try again from the step 3.

Once the system is set, the indicator light turns on and off with the ignition switch in “OFF” and “SEC” will appear each time the key is turned to the “ACC” position.

To change the identification number for some reason, cancel the system (See “Cancelling the anti-theft system”) and set it again with a new number.

The system will be activated if the electrical power source is disconnected from the radio unit. When the system is activated, the audio system cannot be turned on even after the power supply resumes and “SEC” will appear on the display. If this happens, such as when the battery is discharged, see “If the anti-theft system is activated”.

Cancelling the anti-theft system

1. Follow the steps 1 to 4 described in “Setting the anti-theft system”.

2. With your identification number appearing on the display, press the “SCAN” button and hold it in until “- - -” appears on the display. “- - -” will go off to indicate the system is cancelled. If invalid buttons have been used, “Err” will appear on the display and “SEC” appears. Try again from step 3 in “Setting the anti-theft system”.

The figure with “Err” indicates how many errors you have made. You may make up to nine errors, but no more!

NOTICE

A tenth error will activate the anti-theft system and “HELP” will appear on the display. The audio system will be completely inoperable. At this time, the indicator light also comes on. If this occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

At the time of resale of your vehicle, cancel the system for the new owner.

If the anti-theft system is activated

The audio system made inoperable by the activated anti-theft system will be operable if you give it the correct identification number.

1. Follow the steps 3 and 4 described in “Setting the anti-theft system”.

2. With your identification number appearing on the display, press the “SCAN” button and hold it in until “SEC” appears on the display. “SEC” will go of f to indicate that the system is reset and the audio system is operable. If invalid buttons have been used, “Err” will appear on the display before “SEC” appears. Try again from the beginning.

See “Cancelling the anti-theft system” for notes on the figure with “Err”.

Toyota Camry 1996 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Foreword

Quick index

Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls

Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors

Chapter 1-4 Lights, Wipers and Defogger

Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators