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  • Page 1 For your safety and comfort, read carefully and keep in the vehicle.
  • Page 2 For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the follow- ing pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
  • Page 3 Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause...
  • Page 4 SRS airbag system, your vehicle, even though these parts may be approved by be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary certain authorities in your country. Toyota therefore cannot measures or special instructions regarding installation.
  • Page 5 Be sure to have the SRS airbag system removed and dis- posed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ..........9 Other equipment 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA ....
  • Page 7 0, 6: Standard wheelbase R: Van 1, 7: Long wheelbase Z: Commuter 2, 8: Super long wheelbase The model code appears on the manufacturer’s plate with the heading “MODEL”. See “Your Toyota’s identification” in Section 2 for the manufacturer’s plate location.

  • Page 8: Operation Of Instruments And Controls

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
  • Page 9 Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Front pillar assist grips 3. Side defroster outlets 4. Front interior light 5. Center vents 6. Instrument cluster 7. Power window switches 8. Window lock switch 9. Fuel filler door opener 10. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 11.
  • Page 10 1. Air conditioning controls 2. Clock 3. Emergency flasher switch 4. Wiper and washer switches 5. Headlight and turn signal switches 6. Rear interior light switch 7. Power back door lock switch 8. Throttle knob 9. Instrument panel light control dial 10.
  • Page 11 Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1. Service reminder indicators and 4. Odometer 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge indicator lights 5. Twin trip meters 8. Low fuel level warning light 2. Speedometer 6. Trip meter reset knob 9. Fuel gauge 3. Tachometer...
  • Page 12 "Without tachometer 1. Service reminder indicators and 3. Trip meter reset knob 6. Engine coolant temperature gauge indicator lights 4. Odometer 7. Low fuel level warning light 2. Speedometer 5. Trip meter 8. Fuel gauge...
  • Page 13 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light Anti−lock brake system warning light Discharge warning light Malfunction indicator lamp Low engine oil pressure warning light Turn signal indicator lights Low engine oil level warning light Headlight high beam indicator light Fuel filter warning light Engine preheating indicator light Timing belt replacement warning light...

  • Page 14: Keys And Doors

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Side doors .

  • Page 15: Keys

    To unlock: Turn the key backward. made by a Toyota dealer using the key Vehicles with a power door lock system— number. The front passenger’s door, sliding door...
  • Page 16 —Sliding door If you want to lock the door from the outside, set the knob in the locked posi- tion before closing the door. The outside door handle must be held up while the door is being closed. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

  • Page 17: Power Windows

    Power windows When stopping downward CAUTION slope, open the door fully while When closing the sliding door, con- passengers are getting on or off. firm safety of the area around. Do not pull the outside handle or Keep the heads, hands and other push door handle while the door is parts of the bodies of all occupants open.
  • Page 18 If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught. CAUTION Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed.
  • Page 19 OPERATING THE FRONT PASSENGER’S Be sure to remove the ignition key CAUTION WINDOW when you leave your vehicle. Use the switch on the front passenger’s To avoid serious personal injury, you Never leave anyone (particularly a door. The driver’s door also has a must do the following.

  • Page 20: Side Windows

    Side windows Back door To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is secure- ly closed. Closing the back door with the inside lock button pushed in will also lock the back door.

  • Page 21: Engine Access Hole Cover

    Engine access hole cover OPERATING FROM INSIDE LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH POWER BACK DOOR LOCK SWITCH Move the lock button. Push the power back door lock switch. To lock: Push the button downward. To unlock: Pull the button upward. To lock: Push the switch on the “LOCK” side.

  • Page 22: Fuel Tank Cap

    Fuel tank cap (with fuel filler door opener) To open the engine access hold cover, release the latch and push the lock re- lease lever sideward. Then raise the en- gine access hole cover with the seat- backs in the normal upright position. After lifting the cover up, hold it open with the strap.
  • Page 23 Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure. 1. To open the fuel filler door, insert 2.
  • Page 24 CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

  • Page 26: Seats, Seat Belts, Steering Wheel And Mirrors

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ............Driver’s seat .

  • Page 27: Seats

    Driver’s seat— —Seat adjustment Seats precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot Do not put objects under the seats. hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel and instrument Otherwise, the objects may interfere upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- panel controls are within easy reach of...

  • Page 28: Head Restraints

    —Adjusting driver’s seat Head restraints 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. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

  • Page 29: Seat Belts

    Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and If installation is possible, put the child CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- in the rear seat and use the seat belts. strained at all times with the seat belts...
  • Page 30 (See “Cleaning the interior” Toyota dealer for seat belt replacement or the seats. If you are reclined, the in Section 5.) installation.
  • Page 31 To fasten your belt, pull it used by one occupant; it is danger- Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat out of the retractor and insert the tab ous to put a belt around a child until the seat belt is fixed.
  • Page 32 CAUTION Both high−positioned lap belts and loose−fitting belts could cause seri- Take up slack ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or Too high other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
  • Page 33 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Keep as low on hips as possible Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot Sit up straight and well back in the...

  • Page 34: Srs Driver Airbag

    SRS driver airbag CAUTION A driver too close to the steering wheel 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 ve- hicle.
  • Page 35 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.).
  • Page 36 Hitting a curb, Falling into or edge of pavement jumping over a Collision from the rear or hard material deep hole Collision from the side Vehicle rollover Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbag is not designed to in- The SRS airbag may deploy if a serious The SRS airbag system consists mainly of flate if the vehicle is involved in a side...
  • Page 37 In a severe frontal impact, the sensor de- CAUTION tects deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflator. At this time a chemical The SRS airbag system is designed reaction in the inflator quickly fills the air- only as a supplement to the prima- bag with non−toxic gas to help restrain ry protection of the driver side seat the forward motion of the driver.
  • Page 38 Attachment of a grille guard (bull ing conditions occurs, this indicates a mal- bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, function of the airbag. Contact your Toyota winches or any other equipment to dealer as soon as possible to service the the front end vehicle.

  • Page 39: Srs Driver Airbag And Front Passenger Airbag

    Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. CAUTION In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- The driver or front passenger who is dealer as soon as possible:...
  • Page 40 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.).
  • Page 41 Hitting a curb, Falling into or edge of pavement jumping over a Collision from the rear or hard material deep hole Collision from the side Vehicle rollover Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags are not designed to The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri- The SRS airbag system consists mainly of inflate if the vehicle is involved in a ous impact occurs to the underside of...
  • Page 42 In a severe frontal impact, the sensor de- A crash severe enough to inflate the air- CAUTION tects deceleration and the system triggers bags may break the windshield as the the airbag inflators. At this time a chemi- vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas- The SRS airbag system is designed cal reaction in the inflators quickly fills the senger airbag the windshield may also be...
  • Page 43 An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota recom- mends 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.
  • Page 44 Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up or Do not put objects or your pets on or lean over the dashboard when to kneel on the front passenger or in front of the dashboard or the vehicle is in use, since the seat, since the airbag inflates with steering wheel pad that houses the...
  • Page 45 Contact your winches or any other equipment to Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the front end service the vehicle. z Repairs made on or near the front...

  • Page 46: Tilt Steering Wheel

    After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position. In the following cases, contact your Toyota To change the steering wheel angle, dealer as soon as possible: hold the steering wheel, pull up the lock release lever, tilt the steering The SRS airbags have been inflated.

  • Page 47: Outside Rear View Mirrors

    —Power rear view mirror Outside rear view mirrors— control NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free the mirror. Adjust the mirror so that you can just To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

  • Page 48: Anti−Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    Anti−glare inside rear view —Folding rear view mirrors mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries. Night The rear view mirrors can be folded Adjust the mirror so that you can just...

  • Page 50: Lights, Wipers And Defogger

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .

  • Page 51: Headlights And Turn Signals

    Headlights and turn signals Left turn High beam Lane Low beam change Headlight flasher Right turn To turn the lights on, twist the knob on For high beam, push the lever away For signaling turns, move the lever up the end of the lever. from you.

  • Page 52: Emergency Flashers

    Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. To turn on the emergency flashers, To adjust the brightness of the instru- push the switch.

  • Page 53: Front Fog Lights

    Front fog lights Front interior light Rear interior lights— Door Type A To turn on the front fog lights, twist To turn on the front interior light, slide the band of the headlight and turn sig- the switch. nal switch lever. They will come on With the switch in the “DOOR”...

  • Page 54: Step Light

    —Operating from driver’s seat Step 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 slid- ing door or back door is opened.

  • Page 55: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    Windshield wipers and Rear window wiper and washer washer 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 wind- shield is dry.

  • Page 56: Rear Window Defogger

    Rear window defogger NOTICE NOTICE Do not operate the rear wiper if the z To prevent the battery from being rear window is dry. It may scratch the discharged, turn switch glass. when the engine is not running. z When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors.

  • Page 58: Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .
  • Page 59 Engine coolant temperature Fuel gauge gauge On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. Low fuel level warning light The gauge indicates the approximate The gauge indicates the engine coolant quantity of fuel remaining in the tank...
  • Page 60 Tachometer Odometer and trip meter NOTICE Odometer z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.
  • Page 61 Odometer and twin trip meters Odometer Twin trip meters Trip meter reset knob The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The twin trip meters may be set to zero to re- cord two different distances indepen- dently.
  • Page 62 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzer If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Stop and check. Stop and check. Add engine oil. Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank.
  • Page 63 If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Add engine coolant. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately. Close both front doors, sliding door and back door. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
  • Page 64 When the brake fluid level is low... and stop the engine immediately. Call a place and contact your Toyota dealer. Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for In this case, the brakes may not work CAUTION assistance.
  • Page 65 When it comes on, have the belt replaced stantially sway or on curves, this light usual. and the warning light reset by your Toyota may come on due to the movement of (f) Fuel Filter Warning Light and Buzz- dealer.
  • Page 66 Con- (j) Open Door Warning Light tact your Toyota dealer as soon as This light remains on until both front possible to service the vehicle. doors, sliding door and back door are The light does not come on when the completely closed.
  • Page 67 “ABS” warning light goes off after a few seconds. The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds. If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 68: Ignition Switch, Transmission And Parking Brake

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ......Throttle knob .

  • Page 69: Ignition Switch With Steering Lock

    Ignition switch with steering Ignition switch with steering lock (gasoline engine) lock (diesel engine) 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.

  • Page 70: Throttle Knob

    Throttle knob (diesel engine) When starting the engine, the key may CAUTION seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all Do not use the throttle knob when the way in, and then rock the steering the vehicle is moving.

  • Page 71: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission (a) Selector lever Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the Lock release button instrument cluster. To prevent misshifting P: Parking and engine starting R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking Overdrive switch...
  • Page 72 (c) Normal driving (d) Using engine braking 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How To use engine braking, you can downshift to start the engine” in Section 3. The the transmission as follows: transmission must be in “P” or “N”. Push the overdrive switch.
  • Page 73 NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE To prevent engine over−revving, do z Be careful not to over−rev the en- Never shift into reverse while the ve- not down shift if you are going faster gine. Watch the tachometer to keep hicle is moving. than the above speed in each posi- engine rpm from going into the red tion.

  • Page 74: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission (h) Good driving practice Maximum allowable speeds If the transmission repeatedly shifts up To get on a highway or to pass slower and down between third gear and over- traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- drive when climbing a gentle slope, the essary.

  • Page 75: Parking Brake

    Parking brake Good driving practice CAUTION If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in neutral, release the Before driving, be sure the parking clutch pedal momentarily, and then try brake is fully released and the park- again.

  • Page 76: Car Audio System

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 77 —Some basics This section describes some of the basic Balance features on Toyota audio systems. Some A good balance of the left and right stereo information may not pertain to your sys- channels and of the front and rear sound tem.
  • Page 78 —Controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. Preset buttons...
  • Page 79 Preset buttons TUNE·SEEK Tuning These buttons are used to preset and tune in radio stations. Push and release the “ ” (up) or “ ” To preset a station to a button: Tune in (down) side of “TUNE·SEEK” to step up the desired station (see “TUNE·SEEK”).
  • Page 80 "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows.
  • Page 81 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) BAL (Balance) TUNE Turn the “BAL” knob with pulling to adjust Tuning These buttons are used to preset and tune in radio stations. the balance between the right and left Push and release the “” (up) or “” speakers.
  • Page 82 Car audio system operating hints NOTICE To ensure correct audio system op- erations: z Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system. z The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of the au- dio system which you are listening to.

  • Page 84: Air Conditioning System

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Front air conditioning system Controls ..........Air flow selector settings .

  • Page 85: Front Air Conditioning System Controls

    Front air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Air flow selector 2. Air intake selector 3. “A/C” button (on some models) 4. Fan speed selector 5. Temperature selector...
  • Page 86 Fan speed selector For details about air flow selector settings, see “—Air flow selector settings” de- Move the lever to adjust the fan speed— scribed below. to the right to increase, to the left to decrease. Temperature selector Move the lever to adjust the tempera- ture—to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
  • Page 87 “A/C” button (on some models) To turn the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1.

  • Page 88: Air Flow Selector Settings

    —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 89 When driving on dusty roads, close all Heating Air conditioning windows. If dust thrown up by the ve- For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...

  • Page 90: Side Vents

    —Side vents —Center vents Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Middle position Upper position Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards red zone to heat; blue zone to cool Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD Air conditioning—ON Left position Lower position...

  • Page 91: Rear Cooler System

    Rear cooler system 1. “A/C” button 2. Fan speed selector 3. Temperature selector...
  • Page 92 “A/C” button To turn the air conditioning on, press the “A/C” button. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. Fan speed selector Move lever adjust speed—to the right to increase, to the left to decrease. Temperature selector Move the lever to adjust the tempera- ture—to the right to cool.

  • Page 94: Other Equipment

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .

  • Page 95: Clock

    Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtrays If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis- play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one o’clock). Cigarette lighter and front ashtray The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key at the “ACC”...

  • Page 96: Glove Box

    Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or while driving, always completely close equivalent for replacement. the ashtray after use.

  • Page 97: Center Console Box

    Center console box Cup holder Tie−down hooks To use the center console box, pull the The cup holder is designed for holding To secure your luggage, use the tie− lever up and tilt the center seatback cups or drink−cans securely. down hooks as shown above.

  • Page 98: Front Pillar Assist Grips

    Front pillar assist grips Floor mat For easy front door entry, use the front Use a floor mat of the correct size. pillar assist grip. CAUTION When driving with 3 persons seated in the front, have the center seat passenger hold Make sure the floor mat is properly the passenger’s side assist grip to avoid placed on the floor carpet.

  • Page 100: Information Before Driving Your Toyota

    ........Your Toyota’s identification .

  • Page 101: Break−In Period

    Engine damage caused by use of improp- Select Research Octane Number 91 or for the first 1000 km (600 miles) can add er fuels is not covered under Toyota’s new higher. to the future economy and long life of vehicle warranty.

  • Page 102: Operation In Foreign Countries

    Three−way catalytic converter Operation in foreign (2RZ−E engine with manual countries transmission) If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... A large amount of unburned gases First, comply with the vehicle registration flowing into the three−way catalytic laws.

  • Page 103: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of three−way catalytic converter sys-...

  • Page 104: Facts About Engine Oil Consumption

    It is normal that an engine should con- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil A new engine consumes more oil, since sume some engine oil during normal level be checked every time you refuel its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls engine operation.

  • Page 105: Brake System

    Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION is a hydraulic system with two separate pedal: When the anti−lock brake system sub−systems. If either sub−system should function is in action, you may feel the Do not pump the brake pedal if the fail, the other will still work.
  • Page 106 When the anti−lock brake system is ac- If tire grip performance exceeds its Install all 4 tires of specified size at tivated, the following conditions may capability, or if hydroplaning occurs appropriate pressure: The anti−lock occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- during high speed driving in the rain, brake system detects vehicle speeds tion of the system:...

  • Page 107: Brake Pad Wear Indicators

    Con- tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- “ABS”...

  • Page 108: Luggage Stowage Precautions

    Luggage stowage precautions Rear step bumper When stowing luggage or cargo in the Do not drive with objects left on vehicle, observe the following: top of the instrument panel. They Put luggage or cargo in the luggage may interfere with the driver’s field compartment when at all possible.

  • Page 109: Limited−Slip Differential

    Cover This is the primary identification number wheel. If you are not sure whether your for your Toyota. It is used in registering vehicle is equipped with one, you can ask the ownership of your vehicle. your Toyota dealer.

  • Page 110: Suspension And Chassis

    —Engine number Suspension and chassis The engine number is stamped on the CAUTION engine block as shown. Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of control. Gasoline engine Diesel engine...

  • Page 112: Starting And Driving

    SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .

  • Page 113: Before Starting The Engine

    How to start the engine— (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking (gasoline engine) 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- fore entering it.
  • Page 114 (b) Starting the engine (diesel engine) Engine should be warmed up by driving, NOTICE not in idle. For warming up, drive with smoothly turning engine until engine cool- z Do not crank for more than 30 sec- ant temperature is within normal range. onds at a time.

  • Page 115: Pre−Trip Safety Check

    NOTICE Inside the vehicle eye! Or, if you would like, your Toyota Jack and wheel nut wrench. Make sure z Do not crank for more than 30 sec- dealer will be pleased to make this check you have your jack and wheel nut wrench.

  • Page 116: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    Exhaust system. Listen for any leakage. and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. damage to the tires and/or wheels. Have any leaks fixed immediately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions”...

  • Page 117: Winter Driving Tips

    If you are not sure about Do not continue normal driving hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant which oil to use, call your Toyota deal- when the brakes are wet. If they are with long−life...

  • Page 118: Trailer Towing

    Keep ice and snow from accumulating yard, etc. or trailer. Ask your local Toyota dealer for under the fenders. further details before towing, as there are CAUTION Ice and snow built up under your fenders additional legal requirements in some can make steering difficult.
  • Page 119 Trailer hitch assemblies have differ- The gross vehicle weight must not Total trailer weight Tongue load ent weight capacities established by exceed the following. The gross ve- the hitch manufacturer. Even though hicle weight is the sum of weights the vehicle may be physically capa- of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas- ble of towing a higher weight, the sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer...
  • Page 120 HITCHES BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS Never tow a trailer without using Use only a hitch which is recom- Toyota recommends trailers with safety chains securely attached to mended by the hitch manufacturer and brakes that conform to any applica- both the trailer and the vehicle. If conforms to the total trailer weight re- ble state law.
  • Page 121 Backing with a trailer is difficult and form to any applicable state law. If not, requires practice. Grip the bottom of Toyota recommends that you do not install the rear view mirrors required the steering wheel and move your hand tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a for towing purpose.
  • Page 122 Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. Be careful when passing other ve- 1. Apply the brakes and hold. The trailer could hit your vehicle in a hicles. Passing requires considerable 2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- tight turn. Slow down before making a distance.

  • Page 123: How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer

    How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer Improving fuel economy is easy—just take Avoid long engine idling. If you have CAUTION it easy. It will help make your vehicle last a long wait and you are not in traffic, longer, too.
  • Page 124 Keep the front wheels in proper CAUTION alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper Never turn off the engine to coast alignment not only causes faster tire down hills. Your power steering and wear but also puts an extra load on brake booster will not function with- the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

  • Page 126: In Case Of An Emergency

    SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 127: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start

    “How to start the engine” ment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or Do not pull−start the vehicle. It may in Section 3 and that you have sufficient qualified repair shop for assistance.
  • Page 128 If the engine still will not start, it needs If this happens, turn the key to “START” adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer with the accelerator pedal fully depressed. or qualified repair shop for assistance. Keep the key and accelerator pedal in...
  • Page 129 (d) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
  • Page 130 Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal Discharged Negative (“+” mark) battery terminal Positive terminal Booster battery Jumper cable (“−” mark) (“+” mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.

  • Page 131: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent (for example, lights left on), To help avoid personal injury, keep you should have it checked at your Toyota the engine access hole cover closed dealer. until there is no steam. Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure.

  • Page 132: If You Have A Flat Tire

    You should have it checked as 5. Read the following instructions thor- 4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. oughly. coolant is leaking, stop the engine im- mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as- CAUTION sistance.
  • Page 133 —Required tools and spare tire NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in “P” flated tire. Driving even a short dis- (automatic) reverse (manual).
  • Page 134 1. Get the tool bag, jack and spare tire. When removing the jack, turn the joint by Joint hand towards the CONTRACT direction To prepare yourself for an emergency, you until the jack is free. When storing, turn should familiarize yourself with the use of the joint by hand towards the EXPAND the jack, each of the tools and their stor- direction until the jack is firmly secured to...
  • Page 135 NOTICE Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the hook securely. To remove the spare tire: 1. Open the back door, and you will find the spare tire clamp bolt near the back Put the jack handle and jack handle ex- door latch.
  • Page 136 —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament —Loosening wheel nuts 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite 3. Remove the wheel ornament. 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. the flat tire to keep the vehicle from Pry off the wheel ornament, using the Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- rolling when it is jacked up.
  • Page 137 —Positioning the jack CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cau- se a serious accident. Rear Front 5. Position the jack at the correct jack Put the jack handle, jack handle exten- point as shown.
  • Page 138 —Raising your vehicle Front of vehicle When connecting the jack handle exten- 6. After making sure that no one is in 7. Raise the vehicle high enough so sion/extensions and jack handle end, use the vehicle, as the jack touches the that the spare tire can be installed.
  • Page 139 —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone; use vehicle support stands. 8. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such.
  • Page 140 —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead to over- tightening the nuts and damaging the bolts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cau- se a serious accident.
  • Page 141 —Reinstalling wheel ornament —After changing wheels 12. Check the air pressure of the re- CAUTION placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification When lowering the vehicle, make designated in Section 8. If the pressure is sure all portions of your body and lower, drive slowly to the nearest service all other persons around will not be station and fill to the correct pressure.

  • Page 142: If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck

    If your vehicle becomes If your vehicle needs to be stuck towed— If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, NOTICE mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— to rock the vehicle free by moving it If you rock your vehicle, observe the —From front forward and backward.
  • Page 143 If towing is necessary, we recommend TOWING PRECAUTIONS: NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota Use a safety chain system for all towing, dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- z When lifting wheels, take care to and abide by the state/provincial and local vice.
  • Page 144 (c) Towing with sling type truck If towing is necessary, we recommend towing eyelet and towing cable or you have it done by your Toyota dealer chain. The eyelet and towing cable or NOTICE or a commercial tow truck service.

  • Page 145: If You Lose Your Keys

    Before towing, release the parking brake You can purchase a new key at your and put the transmission in neutral (manu- Toyota dealer if you can give them the al) or “N” (automatic). The key must be key number. in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run- See the suggestion given in “Keys”...

  • Page 146: Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care

    SECTION CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ..... . . Washing and waxing your Toyota ......
  • Page 147 It will do ity vehicle construction. Now, it is up to more harm than good to simply wet the you. Proper care of your Toyota can help High ambient temperatures can cause mud and debris without removing. The ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 148 Your Toyota dealer will be When the vehicle becomes remarkably CAUTION happy to assist in supplying and installing dirty with dust and mud the shields if they are recommended for Hand−washing your Toyota...
  • Page 149 High temperatures could damage the bumpers 3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap Waxing your Toyota cause streaking. In hot weather you Touch−up paint Polishing and waxing is recommended may need to rinse each section right to maintain the original beauty of your Touch−up paint may be used to cover...
  • Page 150 Cleaning the interior NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline z Do not use dye or bleach on the Do not wash the vehicle floor with or window cleaner on the interior. belts—it may weaken them. water, or allow water to get onto the z Do not use the belts until they be- floor when cleaning the vehicle interi- Carpets...
  • Page 151 It may con- tain ingredients mentioned above. Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above. If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them.

  • Page 152: Maintenance Requirements

    SECTION MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Maintenance facts ......... Does your vehicle need repairing? .
  • Page 153 Good fuel economy Doesn’t that seem like the best way? The service interval for scheduled main- Long vehicle life tenance is determined by the odometer Your Toyota dealer has invested a lot of Driving enjoyment reading or time interval, whichever money in special Toyota tools and service comes first, shown in the schedule.
  • Page 154 Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your nance items. Have any deteriorated or mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as damaged hoses replaced immediately.

  • Page 156: Do−It−Yourself Maintenance

    SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ......Engine coolant reservoir location .

  • Page 157: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine compartment overview "Gasoline engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Battery 3. Fuse block 4. Engine oil level dipstick 5. Engine coolant reservoir...
  • Page 158 "Diesel engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil level dipstick 3. Battery 4. Fuse block 5. Fuel filter...

  • Page 159: Radiator And Condenser Locations

    Engine coolant reservoir Radiator and condenser location (diesel engine) locations Front of vehicle 1. Radiator 2. Condenser...

  • Page 160: Fuse Locations

    Fuse locations Spare fuses Instrument panel Instrument panel Engine compartment...

  • Page 161: Do−It−Yourself Service Precautions

    Do−it−yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, Do not get under your vehicle with CAUTION be sure to follow the correct procedure just the body jack supporting it. Al- given in this Section. When the engine is running, keep ways use automotive jack stands or You should be aware that improper or in- hands, clothing, and tools away...
  • Page 162 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life z If you spill brake fluid, be sure to Coolant” or similar high quality eth- wash it off with water to prevent it...

  • Page 164: Engine And Chassis

    SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . Checking the engine coolant level .

  • Page 165: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the engine oil level NOTICE NOTICE Low level Full level Be careful not to drop engine oil on z Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components. the vehicle components. z Avoid overfilling, or the engine If the oil level is below or only slightly could be damaged.
  • Page 166 If you use SAE 10W−30 or a higher viscosity engine oil in extremely low Gasoline engine— temperatures, the engine may become “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in difficult to start, so SAE 5W−30 engine your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved oil is recommended.
  • Page 167 Oil identification marks Diesel engine— Either or both API registered marks are “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in added to some oil containers to help your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved you select the oil you should use. “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent...

  • Page 168: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    Toyota engines. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix- Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- dealer test the cap pressure and check ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized ther details about “Toyota Genuine Motor...

  • Page 169: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    (diesel engine) If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi- tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. CAUTION To prevent burning yourself, be care- ful not to touch the radiator or con- denser when the engine is hot.

  • Page 170: Checking Tire Pressure

    If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it The following instructions for checking checked by your Toyota dealer. tire pressure should be observed: The pressure should be checked only CAUTION when the tires are cold. If your ve-...

  • Page 171: Checking And Replacing Tires

    This also applies to the spare tire and The tires on your Toyota have built−in this may cause dangerous handling tires stored for future use. tread wear indicators to help you know characteristics resulting in loss of when the tires need replacement.

  • Page 172: Rotating Tires

    Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both front or rear tires be re- placed as a set. See “If you have a flat tire” in Section 4 for tire change procedure.

  • Page 173: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

    Installing snow tires and chains WHEN SNOW TIRES SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION TIRE CHAIN SELECTION CHAINS Snow tires should be installed on all Use the tire chains of correct size. Snow tires or chains are recommended wheels. Regulations regarding the use of tire when driving on snow or ice.

  • Page 174: Replacing Wheels

    Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-...

  • Page 176: Electrical Components

    SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .

  • Page 177: Checking Battery Condition

    Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior EMERGENCY MEASURES CAUTION Hold−down clamp If electrolyte gets in your eyes, BATTERY PRECAUTIONS flush your eyes with clean water The battery produces flammable and immediately immediate explosive hydrogen gas. medical attention. If possible, con- tinue to apply water with a sponge Do not cause a spark from the bat- or cloth while en route to the medi-...
  • Page 178 If the level is lower than the lower line, add distilled water. (See “ADDING DIS- Green Blue Good TILLED WATER”.) Charging necessary. Have battery checked Dark White by your Toyota dealer. Clear or Add distilled water. light yellow : See “ADDING DISTILLED WATER”.

  • Page 179: Battery Recharging Precautions

    Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- NOTICE ducing hydrogen gas. O.K. Never recharge the battery while the Therefore, before recharging: engine is running. Also, be sure all 1. Remove the vent plugs. accessories are turned off. 2. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable.

  • Page 180: Checking And Replacing Fuses

    If the new fuse immediately blows out, the name of the circuit for each fuse. See there is a problem with the electrical sys- Section 8 for the functions controlled by tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as each circuit. soon as possible.

  • Page 181: Adding Washer Fluid

    This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.

  • Page 182: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Rear turn signal lights pooled inside the light, contact your are hot. Stop/tail lights 21/5 Toyota dealer. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas Back−up lights inside and require special handling. They burst shatter High mounted stoplight scratched or dropped.
  • Page 183 —Headlights Headlight aim adjusting screws 1. Open the front door. Remove the 2. Remove the headlight door retaining 3. Loosen the retainer screws and take parking, front turn signal and side screw and pull out the headlight out the beam unit together with the turn signal light retaining screws door.
  • Page 184 To install a bulb, align the tabs of the 6. To install the beam unit and head- bulb with the cutouts of the mounting light door, follow the removal proce- hole. dure in reverse order. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 185 Remove Install Bulb retaining spring 2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and 3. Disconnect the cords. 4. Release the bulb retaining spring remove it. and remove the bulb. Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. To install the bulb, align the cutouts of the bulb with the protrusions of the mounting hole.
  • Page 186 —Parking, front turn signal and side turns signal lights Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. a: Parking light 5. Connect the cords and install the b: Front turn signal light cover by turning it clockwise. c: Side turn signal light 6. Install the fog light unit and tighten the bolts.
  • Page 187 —Rear turn signal, stop/tail, and back−up lights Type A Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. Left side light unit only: Release the hose a: Stop/tail light from the reservoir inlet. Do not remove b: Rear turn signal light the hose from the light unit. c: Back−up light Type B a: Rear turn signal light...
  • Page 188 —High mounted stoplight —License plate lights Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

  • Page 190: Specifications

    SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions ..........Engine .

  • Page 191: Dimensions

    Dimensions COMMUTER COMMUTER Standard wheelbase Long wheelbase Overall length mm (in.) 4640 (182.7) 4900 (192.9) 5200 (204.7) 4595 (180.1) 4855 (191.1) Overall width mm (in.) 1690 (66.5) 1690 (66.5) 1690 (66.5) Overall height mm (in.) 1945 (76.6) 1945 (76.6) 2225 (87.6) Wheelbase mm (in.)

  • Page 192: Engine

    Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 2RZ−E and 5L Gasoline engine Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): Type: Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Gasoline engine Number 91 or higher Intake 0.20—0.30 (0.008—0.012) 2RZ−E engine 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Diesel engine Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
  • Page 193 With filter 6.0 (6.3, 5.3) Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5) Generator “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in Temperature range anticipated before your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved Crankshaft next oil change “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent satisfy...
  • Page 194 Oil type: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Standard differential used in your Toyota vehicle at factory 2.2 (2.3, 1.9) Hypoid gear oil API GL−5 fill. In order to avoid technical problems, Oil type: Limited−slip differential...

  • Page 195: Tires

    Tires Parking brake adjustment when pulled with Tire size and pressure: the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) 5—7 clicks Tire size Front Rear Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 325 (3.25, 47) 185R14C 450 (4.50, 65)

  • Page 196: Fuses

    Fuses Instrument panel Instrument panel Engine compartment Fuses (type A) 10. RADIO 10 A: Radio 18. RADIO NO.2 15 A: Audio system 1. W/PUMP 7.5 A: No circuit 11. ST 5 A: Starting system 19. OBD II 10 A: No circuit 2.
  • Page 197 Fuse (type B) 28. ALT−S 7.5 A: Charging system Fuses (type C) 29. PWR 30 A: Power windows, power door lock system 30. FR HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system 31. CDS FAN 30 A: Air conditioning sys- 32. HEAD 30 A: Headlights and “HAZ” fuse 33.

  • Page 198: Index

    SECTION INDEX...
  • Page 199 Doors Center console box ....Protecting your Toyota from Checking and replacing fuses ..Front doors .
  • Page 200 Starting procedure ....Front doors ......Front fog light switch .
  • Page 201 High speed operation During break−in ....Light bulbs Maintenance How to start the engine ....Back−up lights .
  • Page 202 Throttle knob ......Protecting your Toyota from Side windows ......
  • Page 203 Towing Emergency towing ....If your vehicle needs to be towed ..Trailer ......Trailer towing .
  • Page 204 ハ Q−6 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ..D If your vehicle will not start ........D If your engine stalls while driving .

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