Toyota Solara Operating Manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

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

Instrument cluster overvi ew 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Instrument panel overview

1. Side defroster outlets

2. Side vents

3. Instrument cluster

4. Center vents

5. Glovebox

6. Electric moon roof switch and personal light

7. Garage door opener or auxiliary box

8. Power door lock switches

9. Power window switches

10. Traction control system off switch

11. Cup holders

12. Cup holder or rear ashtray

13. Parking brake lever

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

15. Auxiliary box

16. Hood lock release lever

17. 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. Emergency flasher switch

5. Clock and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

6. Car audio

7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

8. Air conditioning controls

9. Auxiliary box

10. Front ashtray

11. Cigarette lighter

12. Power outlet

13. Ignition switch

14. Cruise control switch

15. Tilt steering lock release lever

16. Instrument panel light control knob

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Instrument cluster overview

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights

3. Fuel gauge

4. Speedometer

5. Odometer and two trip meters

6. Theft deterrent system/Engine immobiliser system indicator light

7. Tachometer

8. Trip meter reset knob

9. Low fuel level warning light

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light

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Driver’s seat belt reminder light

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Discharge warning light

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Malfunction indicator lamp

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Low oil pressure warning light

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(type A)

(type B)

Anti-lock brake system warning light

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(type A)

(type B)

Open door warning light

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Rear light failure warning light

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SRS warning light

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Low windshield washer fluid level warning light

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Traction control system off indicator/warning light

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Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

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Automatic transmission indicator lights

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: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Section 1-5.

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

Slip indicator light

Overdrive- off indicator light

Cruise control indicator light

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Headlight high beam indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

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

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

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

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

Trunk lid 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hood 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theft deterrent system 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel tank cap 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electric moon roof 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.

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

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

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

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. Subkey (gray)—This key will not work in the glovebox 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.

Keys (without engine immobiliser system)

Keys (with engine immobiliser system)

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To protect things locked in the trunk and globe box when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the s ide door can be locked wi thout a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

NOTICE

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

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

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

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Do not bend the key grip.

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

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Do not knock the key hard against other objects.

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

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

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Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.

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

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

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

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

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Engine immobiliser system

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

The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second to show the system is set.

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

 The indicator light stays on except

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

 The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

 The indicator light flashes unsteady.

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

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

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

NOTICE

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

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

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 interferenc e received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

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

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

Side doors—

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

it.

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

Both doors l ock and unlock simul taneously with either door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock both doors simultaneously.

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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.

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

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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.

Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

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—Wireless remote control

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock both 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 both doors, push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely.

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

Check to see that the doors are securely locked.

If either doors is not securely closed, locking cannot be performed by the ”LOCK” swit ch 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 both doors securely or push the ”UNLOCK” switch.

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

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

You have 30 seconds to open a door a fter using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, both 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.

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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. 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.

”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.

 Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.

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

objects or dropping it.

 Avoid putting it in water.

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

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

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 Check for closeness to a radio trans-

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

 The batteries may have been con-

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

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:

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

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2. Remove the discharged transmitter battery.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

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

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

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

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

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Close the transmitter case securely.

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

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 interferenc e received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Power windows

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

The power windows work when the igniti on switch is in the ”ON” position.

Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, they work for 45 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 the switch up and then release it.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switch on the passenger’s door. The driver’s door also has switch that control the passenger’s window.

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 passenger’s window cannot be operated.

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For front passenger’s use

For driver’s use

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 switch to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

 Never leave small children alone in

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

Trunk lid—

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 to observe for 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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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.

—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.

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

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

Hood

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.

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

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

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Theft deterrent system

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

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

SETTING THE SYSTEM

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

The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second when the key is removed from the ignition switch. (See ”Engine immobiliser system” for details.)

2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system

The system will give the alarm under the following conditions:

 If any of the doors is unlocked or if

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

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

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

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

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

Reactivating the alarm

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

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

Stopping the alarm

The alarm will b e stopped by the following three ways:

 Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK”

to ”ON” position.

 Unlock any of the doors with the key

or wireless remote control transmitter.

 Open the trunk with the key.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

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

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

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open all the windows.

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

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

4. Stopping the al arm as described a bove.

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

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

Fuel tank cap

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

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

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

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

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

If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

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

CAUTION

 Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

 Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It has a builtin check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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To operate the moon roof, use the switches beside the personal l ight.

The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. However, if all the doors are closed, it works for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any of the doors is opened.

Sun shade operation— The sun shade can be opened or closed

by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE

OPEN” side. The roof will fully open. To stop the roof

partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side briefly.

The sun shade will be opened together with the roof.

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

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

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

UP” side. The roof will tilt up fully. To stop the roof

partway, push the switch on either the “TILT UP” or ”SLIDE OPEN” side briefly.

To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE OPEN” side.

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

 While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the 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,e specially 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.

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 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

 Never try jamming any part of your

body to make the jam protection function work intentionally.

 The jam protection function may

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

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Seats, Seat belts,Steering wheel and Mirrors

Seats 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front seats 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fold-down rear s eat 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Head restrai nts 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat belts 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRS driver and front passenger airbags 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRS side airbags 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child restraint 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tilt steering wheel 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outside rear view mirrors 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto anti-glare inside r ear view mi rror 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sun visors 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seats

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

CAUTION

 Do not drive the vehicle unless the

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

 During driving, do not allow pas-

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

CAUTION

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

 Do not lean against the front door

when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured.

 Do not modify or replace the seats

or surface of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer.

 Do not use accessories for the

seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from act ivating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

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

CAUTION

 Adjustments should not be made

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

 When adjusting the seat, be careful

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.

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

Front seats— —Front seat precautions (with SRS side airbags)

—Seat adjustment precautions

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 While adjusting the seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

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

2. DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever upward or forward.

3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (FOR FRONT)

Turn the knob either way.

4. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (FOR REAR)

Turn the knob either way.

5. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER

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

—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

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CAUTION

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

1. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever upward or forward.

2. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat- lock mechanism.

3. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat—for driver’s side only)

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CAUTION

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

Lift the seatback release lever—the seatback will tilt forward.

This allows passengers to get into or out of the rear seat easily. After passengers are in, lift up on the seatback.

CAUTION

After putting back the seatback, try pushing the seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.

For easy access to the rear seat, do this.

1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback.

The seat will slide forward.

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

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

—Tilting driver’s seatback for

rear seat entry

—Moving passenger ’s seat for rear seat entry

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CAUTION

 After putting back the seat, try

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

 Never allow anyone to rest their

foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.

Fold- down rear seat

(A) FOLDING REAR SEAT

1. Pull up the seatback security lock lever 1 to the unlock position.

2. Pull up the lock release button 2.

3. Fold down the seatback.

Each seatback may be folded separately. This will enlarge the trunk as far as the

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

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 and are ready to use.

 Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing for ward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly.

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(B) PREVENTING DAMAGE TO REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING

When folding down the left seatback, if the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt, disconnect the rear center seat bel t to prevent damage.

1. Insert the tab 1 or tab of the outside seat belt into the buckle- release button to release the tab 2, and allow the belt to retract.

CAUTION

Disconnect the rear center seat belt only under the above mentioned circumstances; do not disconnect it in other circumstances.

2. Allow the belt to fully retract and insert tabs 1 and 2 into the slot.

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3. After returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure to correctly connect the center seat belt for ready use.

Insert tab 2 into the buckle 3. You will hear a click when the tab locks

into the buckle.

CAUTION

 Be careful not to mix up the proper

match of tab and buckle. (See ”Seat belts” in this section for proper matching of the buckles and tabs.)

 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.

 Make sure the belt is not twisted or

caught in the seatback and that it is arranged in the proper position for ready use.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

Head restraints

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

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

You can also move the head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint.

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

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CAUTION

 Adjust the center of the head re-

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

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions

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CAUTION

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

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

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

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

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

 Be careful not to damage the belt

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

 Inspect the belt system periodically.

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

 Keep the belts clean and dry. If

they need cleaning, u se a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the belts. (See ”Cleaning the interior” in Section 5.)

 Replace the belt assembly (includ-

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

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

cured 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.

—Front and rear seat belts

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

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

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

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

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

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and c annot be extended. Thi s feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see ”Child restraint” in this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

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

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

Take u p slack

Too h igh

Keep as low on hips as possible

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

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

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CAUTION

 High- positioned lap belts and

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

 For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

To release the bel t, press the buckle- release button and allow the belt to retract.

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

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT

The rear center seat belt is a 3- point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for proper operation

Make sure the buckle 1 is securely latched for ready use of the center seat belt.

The buckle 1 should be separated only when the rear left seatback is folded down, if the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt. (See ”Fold- down rear seat” in this section for the instruction of how to correctly connect the seat belt.)

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Two buckles and tabs for rear center seat belt

The two buckles for the rear center seat belt are distinguished with size of the buckle release button. Also the two tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place.

CAUTION

Make sure the both buckles are correctly located and securely latched. Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision.

CAUTION

Do not use the rear center seat belt with either buckle released. Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision.

—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.

CAUTION

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

 Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt wit hout it.

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 Remember that the extender pro-

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

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

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

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckl e- release button on the ext ender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.

When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

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

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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—Front seat belt pretensioners

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

When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the front seat belt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupants.

The seat belt pretensioners are 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 front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly.

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1-5.)

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

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies

4. Airbag sensor assembly

The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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When a seat belt pretensioner is activated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke- like gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occurring.

Once the seat belt pretensioner has been activated, the seat belt retractor remains locked.

CAUTION

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

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injuries.

NOTICE

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



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



Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



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



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

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

 The light does not come on when the

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

 The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

 If either front seat belt does not retract

or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner.

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 The front seat belt pretensioner assem-

bly or surrounding area has been damaged.

 The front part of the vehicle (shaded

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

 The front seat belt pretensioner assem-

bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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

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

Be sure to wear your seat belt.

CAUTION

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

 The driver sit as far back as pos-

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

 The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

 All vehicle occupants be properly

restrained using the available seat belts.

SRS driver and front passenger airbags

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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.

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1-5.)

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

The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform.

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

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

It is possible 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 the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts.

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Collision from rear

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

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

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

Landing hard or vehicle falling

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material

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

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

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. Airbag module for passenger (airbag and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly

5. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

 The SRS airbag system is designed

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

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 Improperly seated and/or restrained

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

 Never put a rear- facing child re-

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

Move seat fully back

 A for ward- facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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 For instructions concerning the

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

 Do not sit on the edge of the seat

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

 Do not allow a child to stand up,

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

 Do not hold a child on your lap or

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

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 Do not put objects or your pets on

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

 Do not modify or remove any wir-

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

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

NOTICE

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



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



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



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



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

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This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

 The light does not come on when the

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

 The light comes on while driving.

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

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

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

 The pad section of the steering wheel

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

NOTICE

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

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SRS side airbags

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.

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

Be sure to wear your seat belt.

CAUTION

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

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

back upright and against the seat at all times.

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

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, side airbag sensor assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1- 5.)

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

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

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

Collision from the rear

Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

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

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

1. SRS warning light

2. Door side airbag sensor assemblies

3. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)

4. Side airbag sensor assemblies

5. Airbag sensor assembly

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

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In a severe side impact, the side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non- toxic g as to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants.

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

CAUTION

 The SRS side airbag system is de-

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

 Improperly seated and/or restrained

 Do not allow a child to lean his/her

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

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 Do not lean against the front door

when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured.

 Do not apply excessive weight to

the outer side of the front seats on vehicles with side airbags.

 Do not attach a cup holder or any

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

 Do not use accessories for the

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

 Do not modify or replace the seats

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

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

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NOTICE

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



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



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the side structure of the passenger compartment



Repairs made on or near the console or front seat

This SRS side airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

 The light does not come on when the

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

 The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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

 The SRS side airbags have been in-

flated.

 The portion of the doors (shaded in the

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

 The surface of the seats with the side

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

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NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

 For effective protection in automo-

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

 Toyota strongly urges use of a

proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

 Never put a rear- facing child re-

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

 Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

a child restraint system on the front seat.

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions

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 A for ward- facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

 Make sure that you have complied

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

—Child restraint system

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany the child restraint system.

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

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

The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

CAUTION

 Never put a rear- facing child re-

 Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

a child restraint system on the front seat.

 A for ward- facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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 After installing the child restraint

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

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

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

For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see ”—Using a top strap”.

—Types of child restraint system

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

(A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

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

position only.

CAUTION

 Never put a rear- facing child re-

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

—Installation with 3- point type seat belt

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 Do not put a rear-facing child re-

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

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

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

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

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

 If the seat belt does not function

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

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward-

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

CAUTION

 Never put a rear- facing child re-

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

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Move seat fully back

 A for ward- facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

 Do not put a rear-facing child re-

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

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

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CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

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

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

 If the seat belt does not function

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

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

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

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

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CAUTION

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

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

ing position only.

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Move seat fully back

CAUTION

A forward- facing child restraint system should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See ”Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION

 Always make sure the shoulder belt

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

 Both high- positioned lap belts and

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

 For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

 After inserting the tab, make sure

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

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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

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 If the seat belt does not function

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

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

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

—Using a top str ap

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Anchor brackets

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

Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.

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

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

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

Tilt steering wheel

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down 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.

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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—

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

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

On some models, when you push the rear window defogger s witch, the heater panel s in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.

CAUTION

 Do not adjust the mirror while the

vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries.

 Since the mirror surfaces can get

hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.

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To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted

Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R” (right).

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired

direction.

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

NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

lose some rear view clarity.

CAUTION

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

—Power rear view mirror control

Anti- glare inside rear view mirror

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

This function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving.

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

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

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

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

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

Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is in the best condition.

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

CAUTION

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

Sun visors—

To block out glare, move the sun visor.

To block out glare from the front—Swing down the sun visor (position 1).

To block out glare from the side—Swing down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it t o the lateral side (position 2).

If glare comes from obliquely behind you, extend the plate at the end of the visor (to position 3 or 4).

Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror

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CAUTION

Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti-glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.

—Vanity mirrors

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.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Lights, Wipers and Defogger

Headlights and turn signals 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emergency flashers 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument p anel light control 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front fog lights 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interior l i ght 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ignition switch light 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Personal light 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windshield wipers and washer 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear window a nd outside rear view mir ror defoggers 79. . . . . . . . . . . .

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HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist

the headlight/turn signal lever knob.

Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights

Position 2—Headlights and all of the above

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

NOTICE

To prevent the batter y from being di scharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

Daytime running light system

The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off.

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

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

The headlights automatically turn to full intensity in the twilight even with the light switch in the ”OFF” position.

The daytime running light control sensor is on the top of the passenger’s side instrument panel.

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

Headlights and turn signals

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High- Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams.

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

Flashing the high beam headlights

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

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

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/

turn signal lever up or down to positi on

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

make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes.

To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position

2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green

lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.

Emergency flashers

To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.

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

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

Always pull as far off the road as possible.

The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operating.

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NOTICE

To prevent the batter y from being di scharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Instrument panel light control

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

Front fog lights

To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the headlight and turn signal switch lever. They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

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Interior light

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.

The interior light switch has the following positions:

”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. ”OFF”—Turns the light off. ”DOOR”—Turns the light on when either

door is opened. The light goes off when both doors are closed.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM

With the switch in the “DOOR” position, the light comes on when either door is opened. After both doors are closed, the light remai ns on for about 15 seconds and then goes out.

However, in the following cases, the light goes out immediately:

 Both doors are closed when the igni-

tion key is in “ACC” or “ON”

 Both doors are closed and locked

When either door is unlocked with the wireless remote control transmitter, the light comes o n for 15 seconds , even if the door is not opened.

Ignition switch light

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

The light remains on for a certain time after both doors are closed.

When either door is unlocked with the wireless remote control transmitter, the light comes o n for 15 seconds , even if the door is not opened.

When both doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to ”ACC”, ”ON” after both doors are closed, the light fades out.

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Personal light

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

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting.

The key must be in the ”ON” position.

Lever posit ion

Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast

With interval adjuster: The ”INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you.

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

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

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

NOTICE

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

Windshield wipers and washer

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Type A

Type B

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.

On some models, heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces.

Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off.

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

CAUTION

Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.

Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop- and- go driving. The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.

If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use a spray de-icer before operating the switch.

NOTICE

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

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

Fuel gauge 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine coolant temperature gauge 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tachometer 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Odometer and two trip meters 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel gauge

Low fuel level warning light

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

Nearly full—Needle at ”F” Nearly empty—Needle at ”E”

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

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

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

On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.

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

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

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

If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehic le and allow the engine to cool.

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

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

speed driving.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

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 Idling for a long period with the air

conditioning on in stop- and-go traffic.

 Towing a trailer.

NOTICE



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



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

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 two trip meters

This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters.

1. Odometer—Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

2. Two trip meters—Show two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero.

You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is disconnected.

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3. Trip meter reset knob—Reset the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display.

To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the odometer each time you push.

To reset the trip meter A to zero, display the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero. The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B.

passenger’s seat belt.

(a) If park ing brake

is off, stop and check.

(b) Fasten dr iver’s

seat belt.

If the indicator or Do this. buzzer c omes on...

(d) Stop and c heck.

(e) Take vehicle to

Toyota dealer.

(type A)

(type B)

(indicator and buzzer)

(g) Stop and check.

(h) Take vehicle to

Toyota dealer.

(i) Close all doors.

(j) Replac e bulb.

(type A)

(type B)

(f) Fill up tank.Low fuel level

warning light

If the indicator or Do this. buzzer c omes on...

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

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(l) Add washer fluid.

(m) Take vehicle to

Toyota dealer.

(n) Remove key.

Key reminder buzzer

(k) Take vehicl e to

Toyota dealer immediately.

If the indicator or Do this. buzzer c omes on...

(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 go 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. Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level of the seethrough 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 Section 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) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

and Buzzer

This light and buzzer remind you to buckle up the driver’s seat belt.

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.

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minder Light

This light reminds you to buckle up the front passenger’s seat belt.

Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or ”START”, the reminder light comes on if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless the front passenger fastens the belt, the light stays on. This light reminds you to backle up, the front passenger’s seat belt.

If luggage load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat, built-in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressur e, causing the reminder light to come on.

(d) Discharge Warning Light

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, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

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

(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This lamp comes on in the following cases.

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

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

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

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

(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

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

On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.

(g) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

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

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

The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for c oncern 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.

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(h) ”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 a few seconds, the light will go off.

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

(i) Open Door Warning Light

This light remains on until both doors are completely closed.

(j) 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.

(k) SRS 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 systems of the airbag and front seat belt pretensi oner are operati ng properly.

The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assemblies, front airbag sensors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.

If either of the following condit ions 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 or flashes while

driving.

(l) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

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

(m) ”TRAC OFF” Indicator/Warning Light

This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to ”ON”, and will go off after a few seconds. This means that the system is operating properly.

If one 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 remains on more than a few

seconds after the ignition switch is turned on.

 The light comes on while driving even

if the ”TRAC OFF” switch is not pushed.

 The light flashes.

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(n) 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 warni ng light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light)

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Open one of the doors. 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 warning light shoul d 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 warning light s hould come on. The ”ABS” warning light goes off after a few 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.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Ignition switch,Transmission and Parking brake

Ignition switch with steering lock 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatic t ransmission 91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual transmi ssion 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parking brake 96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cruise control 97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1-

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

For starting tips, see Section 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.

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.

Vehicles with engine immobiliser system— Once you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is automatically set. (See ”Engine immobiliser system” in Section 1- 2.)

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

CAUTION

For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the 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.

Ignition switch with steering lock

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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) Selector lever

The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster.

P: Parking, engine starting and

key removal

R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking

Lock release button To prevent misshifting

With the brake pedal depress ed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch mus t be in “ON” position.)

Shift while holding the lock release button in

Shift normally

Selector lever

Overdrive switch

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(b) Overdrive switch

You can select either a third gear (with overdrive off) or fourth gear (with overdrive on) by pushing this switch.

To turn the overdrive off, push the switch. The “O/D OFF” indicator light should come on. To turn the overdrive on again, push the switch again. The “O/D OFF” indicator light should go off.

Always drive your vehicle with the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving.

If the engine is turned off when the overdrive is off and restarted, the overdrive will be on automatically.

Vehicles with cruise control—When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission b y pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.

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

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

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

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

Always turn the overdrive 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 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.

(d) Using engine braking

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

 Push the overdrive switch. The ”O/D

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

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

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

5S-FE engine...... 106 km/h (65 mph)

1MZ-FE engine....122 km/h (75 mph)

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

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

5S-FE engine........ 46 km/h (28 mph)

1MZ-FE engine..... 54 km/h (33 mph)

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Vehicles with cruise control—When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission b y pushing and releasing off the overdrive switch, engine braking is not applied because the cruise control is not cancelled.

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

CAUTION

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

(e) Using ”2” and ”L” positions

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

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

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

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

NOTICE



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

”2”

.................

125 km/h (77 mph)

”L”

..................

69 km/h (42 mph)



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

(f) Backing up

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

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

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.

(g) 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

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

(h) Good driving practice

 If the transmission repeatedly shifts up

and down between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentl e slope, the overdriv e 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.

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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.

(i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock your vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.

NOTICE

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



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



Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels.



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

(j) If you cannot shift the selector le-

ver 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 Section 4.

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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 upshif t 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 52 (32) 2 93 (57) 3 147 (91)

NOTICE

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

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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

Type A

Type B

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

To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Pull up the lever slightly, press the thumb button, and lower.

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

CAUTION

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

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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.

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

CAUTION

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

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED

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

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

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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.

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED

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

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 vehi cle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity.

RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED

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

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

RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED

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

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

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

RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED

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

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

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING

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

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

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

comes on.

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

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