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WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols instrument panel WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 2 WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument panel overview 1. Side vent 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Electronic moon roof switch and personal lights 5. Glovebox 6. Power door lock switch 7. Power window switches 8. Parking brake lever 9. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10.
Page 3 WWW.MANUALS.WS 1. Instrument panel light control knob 2. Headlight and turn signal switch 3. Wiper and washer switch 4. Clock 5. Center differential lock button or driving pattern selector buton 6. Air conditioning controls 7. Emergency flasher switch 8. Rear window defogger switch 9.
Page 4 WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument cluster overview 1. Speedometer 4. Service reminder indicators or 7. Trip meter reset knob indicator lights 2. Odometer 8. Trip meter 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge 3. Fuel gauge 6. Tachometer WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 5 WWW.MANUALS.WS Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light * Anti-lock brake system warning light * Seat belt reminder light* Open door warning light* Discharge warning light* SRS airbag warning light* Low oil pressure warning light* Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light* Turn signal indicator lights...
Page 6 WWW.MANUALS.WS Driving pattern indicator light Center differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light * : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter 1-5. : If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 7: Operation Of Instruments And
Detachable sun roof when you have your vehicle parked, leave by a Toyota dealer using the key number. the subkey with the attendant. You should also put a copy of the key Since the side doors and back door can be WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 8 WWW.MANUALS.WS Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH Driver’s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN- SIDE LOCK BUTTON Insert the key into the keyhole and turn Move the lock button. To lock: Push the button downward. To lock: Turn the key downward. To unlock: Pull the button upward.
Page 9 WWW.MANUALS.WS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH CAUTION POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Before driving, be sure that the To lock: Push the switch on the front side. doors are closed and locked, espe- To unlock: Push the switch on the rear cially when small children are in the side vehicle.
Page 10 WWW.MANUALS.WS Power windows The windows can be operated with the Automatic operation (to open only): OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ switch on each door. WINDOWS Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. The power windows work when the igni- Use the switch on each passengers’...
Page 11 Quarter window (right side only—2-door WWW.MANUALS.WS models) CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all oc- cupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows.
Page 12 WWW.MANUALS.WS Back door Hood CAUTION D Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. D If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail lights or rear turn sig- nal lights while you are parked, oth- er road users must be warned of the...
Page 13 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION D Right after driving the support rod may be hot, so only touch the part coated with nylon. D After inserting the rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.
Page 14 D Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident. D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built in check valve to reduce fuel tank vac- uum.
Page 15 WWW.MANUALS.WS Electric moon roof To operate the moon roof, use the CAUTION switches beside the personal light. The key must be in the “ON” position. To avoid serious personal injury, you Sun shade operation— must do the following. The sun shade can be opened or closed D While the vehicle is moving, always by hand.
Page 16 Detachable sun roof— —Tilting up and closing WWW.MANUALS.WS —Sun roof precautions (front only) D Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening. CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening.
Page 17 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Removing 1. Pull the handle down while push- 2. Push in the retaining spring arms 3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re- ing in one of the lock buttons. as shown and push up the sun roof. lease it from the hook. Then lift the sun roof panel and pull it out.
Page 18 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Stowing Install the removed sun roof panels on 1. Remove the holder from the back 2. Set the front edge of the sun roof the back door as follows. door by turning the bolts counter- panel into the holders. clockwise.
Page 19 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Installing 3. Place the removed holder over the 4. Secure the holder by turning the 1. Insert the flat hinges of the sun roof sun roof handle. bolts clockwise. panel into the hinge cases on the body. Then slowly lower it while NOTICE holding the roof with your hands.
Page 20 WWW.MANUALS.WS 2. Press in the retaining spring arms and insert them into the holes. Then lock the sun roof by pushing the handle up with the palm of your hand until the handle clicks. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 21 Seat belts- WWW.MANUALS.WS -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- on either rear or front seats. An unre- strained at all times with the seat belts...
Page 22 —Front seat belts and rear WWW.MANUALS.WS outside seat belts If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the D Inspect the belt system periodical- retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. ly. Check for cuts, fraying and You will then be able to smoothly pull the loose parts.
Page 23 D If the seat belt does not function severe injuries in a collision. normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
Page 24 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION D High-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a colli- sion. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible. D For your safety, do not place the shoulder belt under your arm.
Page 25 D 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 Remove excess length of the belt and Sit up straight and well back in the protect an adult occupant or your adjust the belt position.
Page 26 If your seat belt cannot be fastened se- curely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able from your Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender.
Page 27 D Never use the seat belt extender if Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat you can fasten the seat belt without until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your...
Page 28 WWW.MANUALS.WS SRS airbags The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- This indicator comes on when the The SRS airbag system is designeed tem) airbags are designed to provide ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or to activate in response to a severe further protection to the driver and “ON”...
Page 29 WWW.MANUALS.WS 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 im- pact, or if it is involved in an underride col- lision (e.g.
Page 30 WWW.MANUALS.WS In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the CAUTION airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentairly fills the D The SRS airbag system is de- airbags with non-toxic nitrogen gas to signed only as a supplement to help restrain the forward motion of the the primary protection of the driv-...
Page 31 WWW.MANUALS.WS D A forward-facing child restraint D Do not sit on the edge of the seat D Do not allow a child to stand up, or system should be put on the front or lean over the dashboard when to kneel on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable.
Page 32 Do not perform any of the following or open any components, such as changes without consulting your the steering wheel column cover, Toyota dealer. Such changes can front passenger airbag cover, front interfere with proper operation of passenger airbag, airbag sensor the SRS airbag system in some assembly.
Page 33 Child restraint— WWW.MANUALS.WS —Child restraint precautions 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.
Page 34 Child restraint— WWW.MANUALS.WS —Child restraint precautions 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.
Page 35 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small D Toyota strongly urges use of a child or baby must itself be properly proper child restraint system CAUTION which conforms to the size of the restrained on the seat with either the child and is put on the rear seat.
Page 36 If your child restraint system does not pro- vide any of the necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from your Toyota dealer. D CRS installation kit (Part No. 04731-22012) -contains 1 WWW.MANUALS.WS bolt, 3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip.
Page 37 —Installation with 2-point type WWW.MANUALS.WS seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear-facing CAUTION position only. Do not put a rear-facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it in- terfers with the lock mechanism of the front seats.
Page 38 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
Page 39 WWW.MANUALS.WS 3. To remove the infant seat, press the (B)CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA- buckle-release button. TION CAUTION A convertible seat is used in forward Push and pull the child restraint facing and rear-facing position de- system in different directions to be pending on the child’s age and size.
Page 40 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
Page 41 WWW.MANUALS.WS 2. While pressing the convertible seat 3. To remove the convertible seat, press firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle-release button. CAUTION seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat Push and pull the child restraint securely.
Page 42 —Installation with 3-point WWW.MANUALS.WS type seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION D Do not put a rear-facing child re- An infant seat is used in rear-facing straint system in the rear seat if it CAUTION position only. interferes with the lock mecha- D Never put a rear-facing child re- nism of the front seats.
Page 43 D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it not use the seat until the seat belt or around the infant seat following the in the lock mode.
Page 44 WWW.MANUALS.WS 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the against the seat cushion and seat- buckle-release button and allow the CAUTION back, let the shoulder belt retract as far belt to retract completely. The belt will as it will go to hold the infant seat se- move freely again and be ready to D Make sure the seat belt is securely...
Page 45 WWW.MANUALS.WS (B)CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA- D A forward-facing child restraing TION system should be put on the front CAUTION A convertible seat is used in forward- seat only when it is unavoidable. D Never put a rear-facing child re- Always move the seat as far back facing and rear-facing position de- as possible, because the force of a straint system in the rear seat be-...
Page 46 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
Page 47 WWW.MANUALS.WS 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the convertible seat in the lock mode. When the belt is then firmly against the seat cushion and CAUTION retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- seatback, let the shoulder belt retract tended.
Page 48 WWW.MANUALS.WS 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C)BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION the buckle-release button and allow A booster seat is used in forward-fac- CAUTION the belt to retract completely. The belt ing position only. will move freely again and be ready to D A forward-facing child restraint work for an adult or older child passen- system should be put on the front...
Page 49 WWW.MANUALS.WS D If the seat belt does not function CAUTION normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your To- D Always make sure the shoulder yota dealer immediately. Do not belt is positioned across the cen- use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
Page 50 —Top strap anchors and WWW.MANUALS.WS locations 2-door models 2. To remove the child restraint system, If your child restraint system requires press the buckle-release button and the use of a top strap, latch the hook allow the belt to retact. onto the anchor bracket and tighten strap.
Page 51 It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Toyota dealer. (See “-Child restraint sys- Any object seen in a convex mirror will tem”.) look smaller and farther away than when...
Page 52 It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Toyota dealer. (See “-Child restraint sys- Any object seen in a convex mirror will tem”.) look smaller and farther away than when...
Page 53 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Power rear view mirror control NOTICE CAUTION If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the Do not adjust the mirror while the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to vehicle is moving. It may cause the free the mirror.
Page 54 Anti-glare inside rear view WWW.MANUALS.WS —Folding rear view mirrors mirror The rear view mirrors can be folded To reduce glare from the headlights of backward for parking in restricted the vehicle behind you during night areas. driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror.
Page 55 WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 Headlights and turn signals OPERATION OF NOTICE INSTRUMENTS AND To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights CONTROLS— on for a long period when the engine is not running. Daytime running light system (Canada Chapter 1-4 only) The headlights turn on when the parking...
Page 56 WWW.MANUALS.WS Emergency flashers High-Low beams—For high beams, TURN SIGNAL To turn on the emergency flashers, turn the headlights on and push the lever push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ away from you (position 1). Pull the lever All the turn signal lights will flash.
Page 57 WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument panel light control Interior light NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the ment panel lights, turn the knob.
Page 58 Personal lights WWW.MANUALS.WS Personal light (with moon roof) (without moon roof) Windshield wipers and washer To turn on the personal light, push the The personal lights operate separately To turn on the windshield wipers, switch. To turn the light off, slightly with each outer switch.
Page 59 WWW.MANUALS.WS Rear window wiper and washer For instructions on adding washer fluid, NOTICE see “Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7-3. Do not operate the wipers if the In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the wash- windshield is dry.
Page 60 WWW.MANUALS.WS Rear window defogger NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running. When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires. To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch.
Page 61 Chapter 1-5 The indicator lamp goes off after driving Gauges, Meters and several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as Service reminder soon as possible. indicators The gauge works when the ignition...
Page 62 WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine coolant temperature Tachometer gauge D Idling for a long period with the air con- ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic. D 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...
Page 63 WWW.MANUALS.WS Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Odometer and trip meter This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer—It shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 2. Trip meter—It shows the distance driv- en since the last time it was set to zero. The black digits no white indicate tenths of kilometers or miles.
Page 64 D If the brakes are not working, have the WWW.MANUALS.WS charged. Turn off the air conditioning, vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow- blower, radio, ect., and drive directly to the ing information, see Part 4.) nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
Page 65 WWW.MANUALS.WS (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the light comes on while you are driving, NOTICE have your vehicle checked by your Toyota This lamp comes on in the following dealer as soon as possible. Do not continue driving if the cases.
Page 66 If the light ing light should come on. The “ABS” This buzzer will sound if the driver’s door does not go off, call a Toyota dealer or warning light goes off after about 3 is opened with the key removed from the qualified repair shop for assistance.
Page 67: Ignition Switch
WWW.MANUALS.WS Ignition switch with steering Part 1 lock OPERATION OF You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. On INSTRUMENTS AND vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be in the “P” posi- CONTROLS—...
Page 68 WWW.MANUALS.WS Automatic transmission WWW.MANUALS.WS Vehicles with cruise control - When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off 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”...
Page 69 WWW.MANUALS.WS D Shift into the “L” position. The trans- Your automatic transmission has a shift 3. Release the parking brake and brake lock system to minimize the possibility of mission will downshift to the first gear pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal incorrect operation.
Page 70 WWW.MANUALS.WS With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle _ Do not continue hill climbing or CAUTION will start in the first gear and automatically hard towing for a long time in the shift to the second gear. “2” or “L” position. This may With the selector lever in “L”, the trans- While the vehicle is moving, never cause severe automatic transmis-...
Page 71 _ Do not depress the accelerator “POWER” mode indicator light comes on. pedal while shifting the selector (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends lever or before the transmission is using the “NORMAL” mode to improve completely shifted to forward or CAUTION fuel economy.
Page 72 WWW.MANUALS.WS Manual transmission gear km/h (mph) Four-wheel drive models 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15) 215/60R16 tires 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 41 (25) gear km/h (mph) 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 65 (40) 44 (27) 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)
Page 73 If the light either fails to come on or goes out, ask your Toyota dealer NOTICE to check the electrical system and the Make sure the vehicle is completely locking mechanism.
Page 74 WWW.MANUALS.WS If unlocking of the center differential is not completed, check the area around you for safety, then accelerate or decelerate, or move the vehicle backward. NOTICE While indicator buzzer sounding, do not make turns, and do not put the vehicle into a garage. This may damage the locking mechanism and the drive system.
Page 75 WWW.MANUALS.WS Parking brake Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the park- The cruise control allows you to cruise ing brake to avoid inadvertent creep- the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 ing. km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 76 WWW.MANUALS.WS 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 ve- hicle 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...
Page 77 RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling If this is the case, contact your Toyota Push the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direc- the control lever or by depressing the dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
Page 78 Car audio system— WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 —Reference OPERATION OF Air conditioning system Controls INSTRUMENTS AND Air flow selector settings CONTROLS— Operating tips Instrument panel vents Chapter 1-7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system Type 1: AM·FM ETR radio Car audio system Reference Using your audio system: some basics...
Page 79 This section describes some of the basic TONE AND BALANCE YOUR RADIO ANTENNA features on Toyota audio systems. Some For details about your system’s tone and To lower a manual antenna, carefully push information may not pertain to your sys- balance controls, see the description of it down.
Page 80 —Using your audio system: WWW.MANUALS.WS controls and features D Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 81 Push “PWR VOL” to turn the audio sys- and FM brands. “AM” or “FM” will appear tem on and off. Turn the “PWR VOL” Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio on the display. knob to adjust the volume. (ETR).
Page 82 WWW.MANUALS.WS Seeking In the seak mode, the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the sta- tion band. To seek a station, push and hold the “ ” or “ ” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep. Do this again to find another station.
Page 83 WWW.MANUALS.WS D Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 84 WWW.MANUALS.WS 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Press buttons) If the audio system is off, you can turn on off according to the mode used for record- These buttons are used to preset and ing the tape. the radio by pushing “AM FM”.
Page 85 To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, there for a few seconds, and then scan push “FF” or “TAPE”; to stop the tape Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio again. To select a station, push “SCAN” a while it is rewinding, push “REW” or (ETR).
Page 86 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Car audio system operating hints Seeking Here are some common reception prob- NOTICE In the seek mode, the radio finds and lems that probably do not indicate a prob- plays the next station up or down the sta- lem with your radio: To ensure the correct audio system tion band.
Page 87 WWW.MANUALS.WS Use high-quality cassettes. Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by _ Low-quality cassette tapes can cause upper atmosphere-especially many problems, including poor sound, night. These reflected signals can inter- inconsistent playing speed, fere with those received directly from the constant auto-reversing. They can radio station, causing the radio station to also get stuck or tangled in the cas- sound alternately strong and weak.
Page 88 Air conditioning system— WWW.MANUALS.WS —Controls 1. Air Intake Selector 2. Air Flow Selector 3. Temperature Selector 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. “A/C” Button (on some models) WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 89 WWW.MANUALS.WS Fan speed selector For details about air flow selector settings, Move the lever to adjust the fan speed-to see the illustration after “A/C” button. the right to increase, to the left to de- Vehicles with “A/C” button— crease. Moving the air flow control lever to wind- Temperature selector shield position turns on the defroster- Move the lever to adjust the temperature-...
Page 90 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air Intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air in- side the vehicle.
Page 91 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Operating tips —Air flow selector settings D 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 condi- tioning to cool the interior more quickly.
Page 92 WWW.MANUALS.WS Heating Air conditioning Defogging For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed —Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed —Any setting except “OFF” Temperature —Towards WARM Fan speed —Any setting except “OFF”...
Page 93 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Instrument panel vents Defrosting If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the instrument panel vents. The instru- The outside of the windshield ment panel vents may be opened or For best results, set controls to: closed as shown. Fan speed —Any setting except “OFF”...
Page 94: Other Equipment
WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 Clock OPERATION OF Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the INSTRUMENTS AND time is automatically set to 1:00 (one o’clock). CONTROLS— When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indi- cation will be reduced.
Page 95 ”ACC” position. 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 always keep the glovebox door equivalent for replacement. closed while driving.
Page 96 WWW.MANUALS.WS Floor mat Auxiliary box To open the box, turn the knob. Use a floor mat of the correct size. 2-door models (left side) If the floor mat has a hole, then it is de- signed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet.
Page 97 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an accident. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 98 Limited-slip differential teristics give it a higher center of gravi- sensitive to side winds than an or- ty than ordinary cars. An advantage of Your Toyota’s idenitification dinary passsenger car. Slowing the higher ground clearance is a better Theft prevention labels...
Page 99 To help prevent gas station mixups, your to the future economy and long life of your hicle) can tip over sideways much Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- vehicle: more easily than forward or back- ing. The special nozzle on pumps with un- D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
Page 100 GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL FUEL TANK CAPACITY If you detect heavy knocking even when If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure 58 L (15.3 gal., 12.8 imp. gal.) using the recommended fuel, or if you that it is unleaded, has an octane rating no...
Page 101 WWW.MANUALS.WS Operation in foreign countries Three-way catalytic converter 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. converter may cause it to overheat Second, confirm the availability of the and create a fire hazard.
Page 102 D Do not remain for a long time in a quired by the Toyota Maintenance open and the back door closed. parked vehicle with the engine Schedule. For scheduled mainte- Have the cause immediately lo- running.
Page 103 Toyota recommends that the oil level be A new engine consumes more oil, since High negative pressure generated checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
Page 104 WWW.MANUALS.WS Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE You may hear a sound in the engine SYSTEM CAUTION compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle The tandem master cylinder brake sys- D Do not pump the brake pedal if the tem is a hydraulic system with two sepa- is started.
Page 105 Contact your Toyota dealer as of tire friction. soon as possible to service the vehicle. Always maintain a safe distance from the D The light does not come on as de- vehicle in front of you.
Page 106 Keep luggage occupants. checked and replaced by your Toyota or packages low, as close to the dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- floor as possible.
Page 107 NOTICE This is the primary identification number Use only a spare tire of the same for your Toyota. It is used in registering the size, construction and load capacity ownership of your vehicle. as the original tires on your Toyota...
Page 108 Theft prevention labels WWW.MANUALS.WS —Engine number (except for Canada) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is Your new vehicle carries theft preven- also on the Certification Label. tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from...
Page 109 WWW.MANUALS.WS Suspension and chassis Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires D Do not mix summer and all sea- Do not modify the suspension/ Summer tires are high-speed capability son tires on your vehicle as this chassis with lift kits, spacers, can cause dangerous handling...
Page 110: Starting And Driving
How to start the engine— WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 3 (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine STARTING AND 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- DRIVING 2.
Page 111 See “If your vehicle will not start” in Part 4. while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake pulled. If they WWW.MANUALS.WS still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
Page 112 WWW.MANUALS.WS Off-road driving precautions D Do not drive in excess of the speed CAUTION CAUTION limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 140 Always observe the following pre- D Before driving off, make sure that km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle cautions to minimize the risk of seri- the parking brake if fully released...
Page 113 Water can wash the grease from harder starting. If you are not sure about wheel bearings, causing rusting which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer- and premature failure, and may he will be pleased to help. also enter the differentials, trans- Keep the door locks from freezing.
Page 114 Towing a trailer will have an adverse ef- gency equipment. This product is available at your Toyota fect on handling, performance, braking, dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow Some of the things you might put in the ve- durability and driving economy (fuel con- the manufacturer’s directions for how...
Page 115 WWW.MANUALS.WS D The load on either the front or rear CAUTION axle resulting from distribution of D The total trailer weight the gross vehicle weight on both (trailer axles must not exceed the Gross weight plus its cargo load) must Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed not exceed 680 kg (1500 lb.).
Page 116 HITCHES D Use only a weight carring hitch de- between the towing vehicle and the signed for the total trailer weight. Toyota trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the does not recommend using a weight chain for turns. The chain should distribution (load equalizing) hitch.
Page 117 BREAK-IN SCHEDULE D Make sure the trailer cargo is securely trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of D Toyota recommends that you do not speed, allow at least one vehicle and loaded so that it cannot shift. tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a ve-...
Page 118 WWW.MANUALS.WS D Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera- D Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- steep grade with a trailer. If the engine tion. If your vehicle has manual trans- versely affect handling of your vehicle coolant termperatue gauge indicates mission, prevent excessive clutch slip- and trailer, causing sway.
Page 119 How to save fuel and make WWW.MANUALS.WS your vehicle last longer, too When restarting out after parking on a Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li- D Slow down and downshift before slope: ter/gallon of fuel is easy-just take it easy. descending steep or long down- 1.
Page 120 WWW.MANUALS.WS D Avoid continuous speeding up and D Keep the front wheels in proper slowing down. Stop-and-go driving alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and CAUTION wastes fuel. slow down on rough roads. Improper Never turn off the engine to coast D Avoid unnecessary stopping and alignment not only causes faster tire down hills.
Page 121 If the light is O.K., but the engine still will If you lose your keys not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. NOTICE Do not pull— or push-start the vehicle.
Page 122 CAUTION is correct. If the engine still will not start, it needs ad- justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or D Batteries contain sulfuric acid qualified repair shop for assistance. which is poisonous and corrosive.
Page 123 WWW.MANUALS.WS JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the ve- hicles are not touching. Turn off all un- necessary lights and accessories. 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster and discharged bat- teries.
Page 124 If your engine stalls while WWW.MANUALS.WS driving 6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the If your engine stalls while driving exact reverse order: the negative 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping cable and then the positive cable. a straight line. Move cautiously off the 7.
Page 125 4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en- 2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. for assistance.
Page 126 WWW.MANUALS.WS If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping D Stop the vehicle on a level firm NOTICE a straight line. Move cautiously off the ground, firmly set the parking road to a safe place well away from the Do not continue driving with a brake and put the transmission in traffic.
Page 127 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare To remove the jack, move the seat to the front-most position and turn the jack joint tire. by hand. Tool bag (in the right side miscellany To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 un- box) til the jack is free.
Page 128 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament To remove the spare tire: 2. Block the wheel diagonally oppo- Steel wheels site the flat tire to keep the vehicle Turn the hold-down nuts counterclock- wise with the wheel nut wrench and re- from rolling when it is jacked up.
Page 129 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack 3. Remove the wheel ornament. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the bev- eled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown. CAUTION Do not try to pull the ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament avoid unexpected...
Page 130 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Raising your vehicle —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 6. After making sure that no one is in 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change the vehicle, raise it high enough so tires.
Page 131 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle Before putting on wheels, remove any 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9. Lower the vehicle completely and corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a tight. tighten the wheel nuts. wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in- Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to without good metal-to-metal contact at...
Page 132 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Reinstalling wheel ornament —After changing wheels 11. Check the air pressure of the re- CAUTION placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification When lowering the vehicle, make designated in Part 8. If the pressure is sure all portions of your body and lower, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure.
Page 133 If your vehicle needs to be towed— If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. In consultation with them, have your vehicle towed using either (a) or (b).
Page 134 WWW.MANUALS.WS TOWING PRECAUTIONS: NOTICE Use a safety chain system for all towing, Do not tow with the key removed or and abide by the state/provincial and local in the “LOCK” position when laws. The wheels and axle on the ground towing from the rear without a must be in good condition.
Page 135 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Use only a cable or chain specifical- vice. ly intended for use in towing ve- hicles.
Page 136 D If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly continue the towing. Contact you Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance. D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Page 137 WWW.MANUALS.WS If you cannot shift automatic If you lose your keys transmission selector lever Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you can give them the key num- ber. See the suggestion given in “Keys” in Chapter 1-2.
Page 138: Appearance Care
Now, it is up to you. Proper D High temperatures will cause corro- CARE care of your Toyota can help ensure long- sion to those components of the ve- term corrosion prevention. hicle which are prevented from quick-...
Page 139 See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” and chemical substance to resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will for more tips. D When the vehicle becomes remark- be happy to assist in supplying and instal- Check the condition of your vehicle’s...
Page 140 NOTICE ing your Toyota through an auto- booth. High temperatures could matic car wash. Do not use gasoline or strong sol- damage the bumpers.
Page 141 WWW.MANUALS.WS Cleaning the interior NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION Do not use solvent, thinner, gas- Do not use dye or bleach on the Do not wash the vehicle floor with oline or window cleaner on the belts-it may weaken them. water, or allow water to get into the interior.
Page 142 It may contain the ingredients men- tioned above. Immediately clean any spill using the method men- tioned above. If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local To- yota dealer will be pleased to answer them. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 143: Vehicle Maintenance
These checks or inspections can be done WWW.MANUALS.WS er’s Guide, Owner’s Manual Supple- either by yourself or a qualified technician, ment or Warranty Booklet for complete or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be warranty information. pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
Page 144 They learn to work on Booklet for the details. to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, shop immediately. It is recommended rather than while they are working on it.
Page 145 WWW.MANUALS.WS Tire surface and wheel nuts INSIDE THE VEHICLE Seat belts Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Check that the seat belt system such as Items listed below should be checked or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for buckles, retractors and anchors operate regularly, e.g.
Page 146 Does your vehicle need WWW.MANUALS.WS repairing? Automatic transmission “Park” mech- Brake fluid level Be on the alert for changes in perfor- mance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that in- anism Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. dicate service is needed. Some important See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa- Check the lock release button of the se- clues are as follows:...
Page 147 WWW.MANUALS.WS If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or repair. CAUTION Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked. It could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury.
Page 148 WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE— Chapter 7-1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do-it-yourself service precautions Parts and tools WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 149 WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine compartment overview 1. Windshield washer, rear window washer fluid tank 2. Battery 3. Fuse blocks 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Electric cooling fans 8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Power steering fluid reservoir 10.
Page 150 WWW.MANUALS.WS Fuse locations Fuse locations Fuse locations Fuse locations Fuse locations WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 151 Performing do-it-yourself maintenance watches, and ties is advisable.) during the warranty period may affect D Right after driving, the engine your warranty coverage. Read the sepa- compartment—the engine, radia- rate Toyota Warranty statement for details tor, exhaust manifold, power and suggestions.
Page 152 WWW.MANUALS.WS _ Do not overfill automatic trans- D Be sure that the ignition is off if D Dispose of used oil and filter only mission fluid and transfer oil or in a safe and acceptable manner. you work near the electric cooling the transmission and transfer Do not dispose of used oil and fil- fans or radiator grille.
Page 153 Tools: Tools: need on performing do-it-yourself main- D Rag or paper towel D Warm water tenance. Remember all Toyota parts are D Funnel (only for adding fluid) D Baking soda designed in metric sizes, so your tools D Grease Checking power steering fluid must be metric.
Page 154 WWW.MANUALS.WS Tools: D Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in “Re- placing light bulbs” in Chapter 7-3.) Tools: D Screwdriver WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 155: Engine And Chassis
WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 7 Checking the engine oil level DO-IT-YOURSELF CAUTION MAINTENANCE— Be careful not to touch the hot ex- haust manifold. Chapter 7-2 If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level line, add engine oil Engine and Chassis of the same type as already in the en- gine.
Page 156 WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine oil selection Oil identification marks Use API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” mul- Either or both API registered marks are tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en- added to some oil containers to help gine oil. you select the oil you should use. Recommended viscosity (SAE): The API Service Symbol is located any- where on the outside of the container.
Page 157 Do not use alcohol type antifreeze be sure to keep the reservoir filled. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota or plain water alone. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it dealer test the cap pressure and check for may indicate a serious mechanical prob- leaks in the cooling system.
Page 158 WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking power steering fluid line. This brings the fluid to the correct Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir level when you put the cover back on. tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”...
Page 159 D Never exceed the vehicle capacity If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it weight. The passenger and luggage checked by your Toyota dealer. WWW.MANUALS.WS weight should be located so that the The following instructions for check- vehicle is balanced.
Page 160 This also applies to the spare tire and tires place the tires. stored for future use. The tires on your Toyota have built-in REPLACING YOUR TIRES tread wear indicators to help you know When replacing a tire, use only the when the tires need replacement.
Page 161 Never use second-hand tires on your Toyota. Using tires whose previous history is un- known is a risk. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set. WWW.MANUALS.WS See “If you have a flat tire”...
Page 162 When rotating tires, check for even wear capacity as the original tires on your and damage. Abnormal wear is usually CAUTION Toyota. Make sure all the snow tires caused by incorrect tire pressure, improp- wheel alignment, out-of-balance are the same brand.
Page 163 Correct replacement wheels are available Install the chains on the rear tires as D Avoid sharp turns or locked- at your Toyota dealer. tightly as possible. Do not use tire wheel braking, as use of chains A wheel of a different size or type may ad- may adversely affect vehicle han- chains on the front tires.
Page 164 D When using tire chains, be careful not signed for a tubeless tire. to damage the aluminum wheels. NOTICE D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and Do not use wheels of different wrench designed for your aluminum brands, sizes and types. This may wheels.
Page 165: Electrical Components
WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking battery condition— Part 7 —Precautions DO-IT-YOURSELF D If electrolyte gets on your skin, CAUTION thoroughly wash the contact area. MAINTENANCE— If you feel pain or burning, get BATTERY PRECAUTIONS medical attention immediately. D If electrolyte gets on your clothes, The battery produces flammable Chapter 7-3 there is a possibility of its soaking...
Page 166 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Checking battery exterior —Checking battery fluid There are two types of batteries: Main- NOTICE tenance type and non-maintenance _ Be sure the engine and all acces- type. sories are off before performing A non-maintenance battery has “MAIN- maintenance. TENANCE FREE BATTERY” on its top. A _ When checking the battery, re- maintenance type battery does not have move the ground cable from the...
Page 167 Type A Type B GREEN BLUE Good Charging necessary. DARK WHITE Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. CLEAR or LIGHT Have battery checked by YELLOW your Toyota dealer. NOTICE CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Do not refill the battery with water.
Page 168 WWW.MANUALS.WS Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- NOTICE ducing hydrogen gas. Do not overfill the cells. Excess Therefore, before recharging: electrolyte could squirt out of the 1. Maintenance type batteries—Remove battery during heavy charging, the vent plugs. causing corrosion or damage.
Page 169 WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking and replacing fuses NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced.
Page 170 The location of the pull- there is a problem with the electrical sys- out tool is shown in the illustration. tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible. If you are not sure whether the fuse has...
Page 171 WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking headlight aims CAUTION To prevent burning yourself, do not check the washer fluid level when the engine is hot. NOTICE _ After checking the washer fluid level, make sure the dipstick is se- curely reinserted. If it is loose, fluid may leak from the reservoir.
Page 172: Replacing Light Bulbs
If a gauge reading is not within the accept- Interior light — NOTICE able range, have the aiming adjusted by your Toyota dealer. Personal light — Only use a bulb of the listed type. A: HB1 halogen bulbs B: Single end bulbs...
Page 173 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Headlights 1. Open the hood. Unplug the con- 2. Remove the rubber cover. 3. Release the bulb retaining spring nector. Turn the plastic cover coun- and remove the bulb. Install a new terclockwise and remove it. bulb and the bulb retaining spring. If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
Page 174 “TOP” mark upward and turn it clockwise. Insert the connector. Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 175 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Front side marker lights lights WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 176 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Rear turn signal, stop and tail, —Rear side marker lights and back-up lights Use a Philips-head screwdriver. Use a Philips-head screwdriver. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 177 WWW.MANUALS.WS —High mounted stoplight a: Rear turn signal light b: Stop and tail light c: Back-up light Remove and install the cover clips as Removing cover clips shown in the following illustrations. WWW.MANUALS.WS Installing cover clips...
Page 178 WWW.MANUALS.WS —License plate lights WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 179: Specifications
WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 8 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight Engine D Fuel Service specifications Tires Fuses WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 180 WWW.MANUALS.WS Dimensions and weight 2-door models 4-door models 215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires 215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires Overall length mm (in.) 3740 (147.2) 3755 (147.8) 4150 (163.4) 4165 (164.0) Overall width mm (in.) 1695 (66.7) 1760 (69.3) 1695 (66.7) 1760 (69.3) Overall height mm (in.) 1655 (65.2)
Page 181 WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 3S-FE unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.) Number 91 (Octane rating 87) or Type: Intake 0.19 0.29 (0.007 0.011) higher 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Exhaust 0.28 0.38 (0.011 0.015) Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp.
Page 182 D-II or DEXRON III (DEX Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 7.7 (8.1, 6.8) RON II) Two-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive models 3.9 (4.1, 3.4) Toyota automatic transaxle WWW.MANUALS.WS fluid Type T or equivalent Four-wheel drive models 5.0 (5.3, 4.4)
Page 183 WWW.MANUALS.WS TRANSFER BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when de- (four-wheel drive models with an au- pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50 tomatic transaxle) kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): (in.): 0.7 (0.7, 0.6) 75 (3.0) Oil type: Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):...
Page 184 WWW.MANUALS.WS Tires Tire size and pressure: Tire pressure Tire ressure kpa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) M d l Model Tire size Wheel size Front Rear 2-door models 215/70R 16 99S 180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) 16 X 6JJ 16 X 6.5JJ* 235/60R 16 100H 170 (1.7, 25) 170 (1.7, 25)
Page 185 WWW.MANUALS.WS Fuses Engine compartment (U.S.A.) Engine compartment (Canada) Engine compartment Fuses (type A) 8 H-LP LH 15A: Left-hand headlight 15 TAIL 10A: Tail lights, parking lights, li- cense plate lights, interior lights 9 H-LP RH 15A: Right-hand headlight 1 AM2 20A: Multiport fuel injection sys- 16 GAUGE 10A: Gauges and meters, tem/sequential multiport fuel injection 10 DRL 7.5A: Daytime running light sys-...
Page 186 WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument panel Instrument panel Passenger’s side kick panel 26 A/C 7.5A: Air conditioning system 19 DEF-I/UP 7.5A: Multiport fuel injec- Fuses (type C) Fuses (type B) tion system/sequential multiport fuel in- 33 Main 80A: “AM2”, “HAZ-HORN”, jection system 27 MAIN No. 1 30A: Starting system, “EFI”, “DOME”, “RADIO”...
Page 187 However, NHTSA can- not become involved in individual problems between you, your deal- er, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 188 A tire marked C may have poor trac- failure. quality grading. tion performance. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Warning: The traction grade assigned to questions you may have as you read this this tire is based on braking (straight information.
Page 189 WWW.MANUALS.WS Front seats— Part 1 Seats —Seat adjustment precautions OPERATION OF While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel and instrument INSTRUMENTS AND upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- panel controls are within easy reach of the erly wear the seat belt provided.
Page 190 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LE- D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the moving parts. You may catch the desired position with slight body and injure your hands or fingers.
Page 191 —Moving passenger’s seat for Rear seats— rear seat entry WWW.MANUALS.WS —Adjusting seatback angle (2-door models) CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure it is secured in place. D Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.
Page 192 —Folding up rear seats WWW.MANUALS.WS (2-door models) CAUTION D Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving. D 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...
Page 193 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION When returning seats to their origi- nal position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position for ready use. D Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back or by trying to pull up the...
Page 194 —Folding up rear seats WWW.MANUALS.WS (4-door models) BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT FOLDING REAR SEAT 2. Unlock the seat cushion. Swing the whole seat up and forward. Stow the rear seat belts as shown in 1. Remove the head restraint. Unlock the illustration.
Page 195 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION When returning seats to their origi- nal position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position for ready use. D Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back or by trying to pull up the...
Page 196 Flattening seatbacks Flattening seatbacks WWW.MANUALS.WS (2-door models) (4-door models) Rear seats: Remove the head restraint. Then pull out the strap to unlock the seatback, and push down the seat- back. Front seats: Remove the head re- straint and slide the seat to the front- most position.
Page 197 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Head restraints Rear seats: Pull out the strap to unlock CAUTION the seatback, and push down the seat- back. D Adjust the top of the head restraint Front seats: Remove the head re- so that it is closest to the top of your ears.
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