Toyota Camry 2001 Owner's Manual

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam­age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to
avoid possible injury or damage.

The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are
used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed about what you must or must not do in
order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other
people.

NOTICE

This is a warning against something which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed about what you must or
must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of
damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

Safety symbol

When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: “Do not...”;
“Do not do this”; or “Do not let this
happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

New vehicle warranty

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

D New vehicle warranty

D Emission control systems warranty

D Others

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

Your responsibility for maintenance

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

Accessories, spare parts and

modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible 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.

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Spark ignition system of

your Toyota

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re­quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equip­ment Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two−way radio system

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

Scrapping of your Toyota

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

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Foreword

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

This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read
it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully.
Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring.
For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the follow­ing pages carefully.

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

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.

© 2000 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Quick index

D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 86. . . . . . . . . .

D If your vehicle will not start 186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D If your engine stalls while driving 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D If your vehicle overheats 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D If you have a flat tire 190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D If your vehicle needs to be towed 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D Tips for driving during break−in period 158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D How to start the engine 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D General maintenance 211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D Complete index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas station information

Fuel type:

5S−FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher

1MZ−FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96)
or higher is recommended.

See page 158 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API grade SJ, “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.

See page 224 for detailed information.

Automatic transmission fluid:

Automatic transmission fluid D−II or DEXRONrIII (DEXRONrII)

Tire information: See pages 228 through 232.

Tire pressure: See page 252.

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Publication No. OM33528U
Part No. 01999-33528

Printed in Japan 01−0009−00

( U)

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Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is.

Basic code

SXV20: Models with 5S−FE engine
MCV20: Models with 1MZ−FE engine

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Model Code

S X V 2 0 − N

Grade

N: LE
G: XLE
D: CE

The model code appears on the manufacturer’s plate with the heading “MODEL”.
See “Your Toyota’s identification” in Section 2 for the manufacturer’s plate location.

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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper maintenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maintain your vehicle and
enables you to correctly perform your own
maintenance.

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The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

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Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.

Periodic maintenance and tune−up

Periodic maintenance and tune−up helps to pre­vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat­er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main­tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself step−by−step.

Areas covered include such things as spark plug re­placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

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Where to obtain the

Repair Manual

The repair manual for CAMRY, written in Eng­lish, may be purchased as applicable from any
Toyota dealer.
Pub. Name: 2001 CAMRY Repair Manual
Pub. No.: RM819U1 (Maintenance, Preparation,

Service specifications and Diagnos­tics)
RM819U2 (Engine, Chassis and Body)

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SECTION 1− 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

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

Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument panel overview

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1. Rear view mirror remote control levers

2. Side defroster outlets

3. Side vents

4. Instrument cluster

5. Center vents

6. Glove box

7. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light

8. Garage door opener box or
auxiliary box

9. Power door lock switches

10. Power window switches

11. Cu p h o l ders

12. Cup holder or rear ashtray

13. Seat heater switches

14. Parking brake lever

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

16. Auxiliary boxes

17. Hood lock release lever

18. Window lock switch

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1. Power rear view mirror control switch

2. Headlight and turn signal switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Clock or clock/outside temperature
gauge

5. Emergency flasher switch

6. Car audio

7. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch

8. Air conditioning controls

9. Front ashtray

10. Power outlet

11. Cigarette lighter

12. Ignition switch

13. Cruise control switch

14. Tilt steering lock release lever

15. Traction control system off switch

16. Instrument panel light control knob

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Instrument cluster overview

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights

3. Fuel gauge

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4. Speedometer

5. Odometer and two trip meters

6. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light

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7. Tachometer

8. Trip meter reset knob

9. Low fuel level warning light

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

or

Brake system warning light

∗

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Rear light failure warning light

SRS warning light

∗

1

∗

1

∗

Seat belt reminder light

Discharge warning light

Malfunction indicator lamp

1

∗

1

∗

1

Low oil pressure warning light

∗

1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

∗

1

light

Traction control system off indicator/warning

∗

1

light

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive−off indicator light

or

Anti−lock brake system warning light

∗

Open door warning light

1

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Cruise control indicator light

2

Automatic transmission indicator lights

5

Slip indicator light

∗

1

: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Section 1−5.

∗

2

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

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SECTION 1− 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Keys 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine immobiliser system 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side doors 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power windows 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trunk lid 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hood 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theft deterrent system 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel tank cap 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electric moon roof 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys (without engine
immobiliser system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.

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

2. Sub key—This key will not work in the
glove box and trunk.

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

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

KEY NUMBER PLATE

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

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

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

Keys (with engine
immobiliser system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.

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

2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work
in the glove box and trunk.

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

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

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

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NOTICE

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

z When starting the engine, do not

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

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z When starting the engine, do not

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

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z Do not bend the key grip.

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z Do not cover the key grip with any

material that cuts off electromagnet­ic waves.

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

z Do not leave the key exposed to

high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under the direct sunlight.

z Do not put the key in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

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

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

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

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Engine immobiliser system

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

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

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

D The indicator light stays on except

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

D The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes unsteady.

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

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

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

NOTICE

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

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

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Side doors—

For vehicles sold in Canada

FCC ID: MOZ RI−4ETY
MADE IN JAPAN

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.

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

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

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

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

All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous­ly.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK BUTTON

Move the lock button.

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

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.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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CAUTION

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

—Wireless remote control

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

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

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

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Locking operation

Unlocking operation

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Your vehicle has a wireless remote
control system that can lock or unlock
all the doors, or activate the theft
deterrent system from a distance within
approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS

To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.

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

Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.

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

To stop the beep, close all the doors se­curely or push the “UNLOCK” switch.

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

When the “UNLOCK” switch is pressed,
the interior light and/or ignition key light
come on. The light remains on for about
15 seconds unless any door is opened
and closed. (For further information, see
“Interior lights” and/or “Ignition switch
light” in Section 1−4.)

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

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

SWITCHING BEEP SOUND ON AND OFF

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

To switch the beep on and off:

With the driver’s door opened—

1. Insert the ignition key and remove it.

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

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

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

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

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“PANIC” SWITCH

Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights and tail lights.

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

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push the “PANIC” switch
once again, unlock any door with the key
or transmitter, or turn the ignition key from
the “LOCK” to “ON” position.

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

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER

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

D Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.

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

objects or dropping it.

D Avoid putting it in water.

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

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

D Check for closeness to a radio trans-

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

D The battery may have been consumed.

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

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

MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT14T
CAN: 1470102849
MADE IN U.S.A.

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

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

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REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY

For replacement, use CR2032 lithium bat­tery or equivalent.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

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

Replace the transmitter battery by the fol­lowing procedures:

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

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat­tery.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

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

Power windows

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

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

z Make sure the positive side and

negative side of the transmitter bat­tery should be faced correctly.

z Be careful not to bend the electrode

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

z Close the transmitter case securely.

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

The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

Key off operation: If both front doors are
closed, they work for 43 seconds even
after the ignition switch is turned off. They
stop working when either front door is
opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves as

long as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.

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Window lock
switch

Automatic operation (to open only):

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

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’
WINDOWS

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

The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.

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

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

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Trunk lid—

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CAUTION

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

D 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.

D When small children are in the ve-

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

D 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.

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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—Lock release lever

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

—Luggage security system

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 trunk 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.

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—Internal trunk release
handle

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Hood

CAUTION

D Always lock the trunk lid and all

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

D Never leave children unattended in

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

If a person is locked in the trunk, pull
down the phosphorescent handle (illu­minated for a while) on the inside of
trunk lid in case of emergency to open
the trunk lid.

The handle illuminating time depends on
the intensity of the light thrown on the
handle.

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To open the hood:

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

CAUTION

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

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