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'01 L/C U (L/O 0008)
Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner's Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read
it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully.
Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring.
For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the follow-
ing pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
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  • Page 1 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 best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte- nance and any other assistance you may require.
  • Page 2: Important Information About This Manual

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to aboid 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...
  • Page 3 Important information about your Toyota New vehicle warranty Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso- D New vehicle warranty...
  • Page 4: Driving Tips

    Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis- pose of your vehicle.
  • Page 5 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
  • Page 6: Instrument Panel Overview

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Instrument panel overview "View A 1. Side vents 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Electric moon roof switches and/or personal lights 6. Glove box 7. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9.
  • Page 7 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) "View B 1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 2. Cruise control switch 3. Ignition switch 4. Wiper and washer switches 5. Emergency flasher switch 6. Power antenna switch 7. Car audio 8. Clock and outside temperature display 9.
  • Page 8 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) "Lower part of center cluster panel 1. Ashtray 2. Cigarette lighter 3. Power outlet...
  • Page 9 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Instrument cluster overview 1. Voltmeter 4. Tachometer 7. Odometer and two trip meters 2. Speedometer 5. Oil pressure gauge 8. Trip meter reset knob 3. Service reminder indicators and 6. Engine coolant temperature gauge 9. Fuel gauge indicator lights...
  • Page 10 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Brake system warning light Unengaged ”Park” warning light Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning ∗ 1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light ∗ 1 light ∗ 1 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Turn signal indicator lights ∗...
  • Page 11 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Automatic transmission indicator lights ∗ 1 Vehicle skid control system off indicator light Vehicle skid control system and active traction ∗ 1 control system warning light Active traction control system indicator light Slip indicator light ∗...
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  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobiliser system .
  • Page 14: Keys

    When using a key containing a trans- 1. Master key (black)—This key works in remote control key, see ”Side doors” in ponder chip, observe the following every lock. Your Toyota dealer will this section. precautions: need it to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip.
  • Page 15 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.
  • Page 16: Engine Immobiliser System

    Toyota dealer. need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- made by a Toyota dealer using the key The indicator light stays on except sponds to the registered ID code for number.
  • Page 17: Side Doors

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the For your Toyota dealer to make you a following two conditions: new key with built−in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number (1) This device may not cause harmful and master key.
  • Page 18 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side. All the side doors and back door lock or unlock simultaneously.
  • Page 19: Wireless Remote Control

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Wireless remote control CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors closed locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve-...
  • Page 20 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Your vehicle has a wireless remote Together with the activation of unlocking, control system that can lock or unlock the interior light comes on for 15 seconds all the side doors and back door from a if the interior light switch is in “DOOR”...
  • Page 21 If you lose your wireless remote control objects or dropping it. no guarantee that interference will not key, contact your Toyota dealer as soon occur in a particular installation. If this Avoid putting it in water. as possible to avoid the possibility of equipment does cause harmful interfer- theft, or an accident.
  • Page 22 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) REPLACING THE BATTERY Connect the equipment into an outlet For replacement, use a lithium battery on a circuit different from that to CR1616 and a special screwdriver. which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced CAUTION radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 23 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 4. Install the lid with the 2 screws. 5. Install the module into the key frame and secure the cover with the screw. 6. When pushing any switch on the wire- less key, make sure the indicator light comes on.
  • Page 24: Power Windows

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Power windows Window lock switch 12C010 12C011 The windows can be operated with the Automatic operation: Push the switch OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN- switch on each side door. completely down or pull it completely up, DOWS and then release it.
  • Page 25 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) CAUTION 12C007 Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window part- way, lightly move the switch in the oppo- site direction and then release it.
  • Page 26: Power Quarter Windows

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Power quarter windows To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. Never try jamming any part of your Always make sure heads, body in a window to make the jam protection function work intention- hands and other parts of the ally.
  • Page 27: Back Door

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Back door CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. Always make sure the hands and other parts of the body of all oc- cupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close power quarter windows.
  • Page 28 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) CAUTION 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. If the open back door hides the stop and tail lights, rear turn sig- nal lights or rear retro reflectors while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the...
  • Page 29: Hood

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Hood CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the back door is closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers...
  • Page 30: Theft Deterrent System

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Theft deterrent system 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the To deter the vehicle theft, the system SETTING THE SYSTEM auxiliary catch lever and lift is designed to give an alarm if any of 1.
  • Page 31 If the battery terminal is disconnected If the system does not work properly, and then reconnected Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK” have it checked by your Toyota dealer. to ”ON” position. The indicator light will come on when the system is activating.
  • Page 32: Fuel Tank Cap

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Fuel tank cap 12C005 12C006 This indicates that the fuel filler door 1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn is on the left side of your vehicle. lever.
  • Page 33: Electric Moon Roof

    45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any Use only a genuine Toyota fuel of the side doors or back door is opened. tank cap for replacement. It is Sun shade operation—...
  • Page 34 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) To avoid serious personal injury, you The roof will fully close. To stop the roof must do the following. CAUTION partway, push the same switch or tilt While the vehicle is moving, al- switch. ways keep the heads, hands and Tilting operation—...
  • Page 35 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening. Never try jamming any part of your body make protection function work inten- tionally. The jam protection function may not work when something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.
  • Page 36 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ............Front seats .
  • Page 37 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Anti−glare inside rear view mirror ......Sun visors .
  • Page 38: Seats

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions Seats CAUTION 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 instrument Adjustments should not be made upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- panel controls are within easy reach of while the vehicle is moving, as...
  • Page 39: Adjusting Front Seats

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION While adjusting the seat, do not ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH put your hands under the seat or Move the control switch in the desired near the moving parts. You may direction.
  • Page 40: Armrests

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions Armrest CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under Any operations should not be the lap belt during a collision, avoid made while the vehicle is mov- reclining the seatback any more than ing.
  • Page 41 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Adjusting second seats Folding the seats up will enlarge the lug- SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER gage compartment. See ”Luggage stowage Lean forward and pull the lever toward precautions” in Section 2 for precautions you. Then lean back to the desired in loading luggage.
  • Page 42 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Moving second seat third seat entry CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding un- der the lap belt during a colli- After returning the seat, make sure sion, avoid reclining the seatback the seat is securely locked by push- any more than needed.
  • Page 43 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Folding up second seat BEFORE FOLDING UP SECOND SEAT 2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes FOLDING UP SECOND SEAT through the hanger when folding the 1. Stow the second seat belt buckles 1. Lower the outer head restraint to the second seat.
  • Page 44 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 2. Unlock the seat cushion. Swing the 3. Hook the strap. 4. Remove the seat striker covers from whole seat up and forward. the back of the seat cushion, and When returning the second seat to its install them over the seat strikers.
  • Page 45 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Adjusting third seats CAUTION When returning seats to their original position, observe the following in or- der to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back and by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion.
  • Page 46 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Folding up third seats CAUTION SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER To reduce the risk of sliding un- Lean forward and pull the lever toward der the lap belt during a colli- you. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.
  • Page 47 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes FOLDING UP THIRD SEAT 2. Unlock the seat cushion and slide through the hanger when folding the the whole seat the rear−most 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- third seat.
  • Page 48 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 3. Swing the whole seat up. 4. Hook the strap. 5. Remove the seat striker covers from the back of the seat cushion, and When returning the third seat to its origi- install them over the seat strikers. nal position, put the holding strap into the hole.
  • Page 49 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Removing third seats CAUTION When returning seats to their original position, observe the following in or- der to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back and by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion.
  • Page 50: Head Restraints

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Head restraints CAUTION When reinstalling the seat, be careful seat When removing or reinstalling against you or inside of the ve- seat, observe the following to prevent hicle. personal injury: Install each seat in the same Do not fold or remove the seat position from which it was re- while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 51: Seat Heaters

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Seat heaters For your safety and comfort, adjust the Right side CAUTION head restraint before driving. front seat To raise: Pull it up. Occupants must use caution when op- To lower: Push it down while pressing the erating the seat heater because it may lock release button.
  • Page 52: Seat Belts

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or NOTICE passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An...
  • Page 53 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts CAUTION Keep the belts clean and dry. If whenever vehicle moving. they need cleaning, use a mild Otherwise, they are much more likely soap solution or lukewarm water. to suffer serious bodily injury or...
  • Page 54 Toyota dealer. Do not use the belt out once more. the seat until the seat belt is Adjust the seat as needed and sit up fixed. It cannot protect an adult straight and well back in the seat.
  • Page 55 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Take up slack Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept Too high away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious inju- ries in a collision.
  • Page 56 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —2−point seat belt CAUTION Lengthen Both high−positioned belts loose−fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to slid- ing under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended re- sult. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
  • Page 57 Toyota dealer. Do not use To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the seat until the seat belt is the belt. fixed. It cannot protect an adult Position the lap belt as low as possible...
  • Page 58: Seat Belt Extender

    Please contact your local Toyota dealer to ferent seating position than the order the proper required length for the one originally intended for.
  • Page 59 ”ACC” or activated in response to a severe fron- your Toyota dealer. Do not use ”ON” position. It goes off after about tal impact. 6 seconds. This means the front seat...
  • Page 60 Do not perform any of the following gas may be released. This gas is harm- changes without consulting your less and does not indicate that a fire is Toyota dealer. Such changes occurring. interfere with proper operation of the front seat belt pretensioners in some...
  • Page 61: Srs Driver And Front Passenger Airbags

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SRS driver and front passenger airbags This front seat belt pretensioner system In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- has a service reminder indicator to inform dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbags are designed to provide the driver of operating problems.
  • Page 62 Toyota strongly recommends that: The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle. The front passenger sit as far...
  • Page 63 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 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 Hitting a curb, Falling into or impact, or if it is involved in an underride edge of pavement jumping over a collision (e.g.
  • Page 64 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) In a severe frontal impact, the sensors A crash severe enough to inflate the air- detect deceleration and the system trig- bags may break the windshield as the gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical vehicle buckles.
  • Page 65 Dur- system. Toyota strongly recom- ing sudden braking just before a mends that all infants and chil- collision, an unrestrained driver...
  • Page 66 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Move seat fully back Never put a rear−facing child re- A forward−facing child restraint Do not sit on the edge of the straint system on the front pas- system should be allowed to be seat or lean over the dashboard senger seat because the force of put on the front passenger seat when the vehicle is in use.
  • Page 67 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Do not modify or remove any wiring. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly.
  • Page 68 Modification of the suspension sys- This SRS airbag system has a service In the following cases, contact your Toyota z Modification of the front end struc- reminder indicator to inform the driver of dealer as soon as possible:...
  • Page 69: Child Restraint

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges use of a Toyota strongly urges the use of child proper child restraint system restraint systems children small which conforms to the size of enough to use them.
  • Page 70: Child Restraint System

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small Make sure you have complied CAUTION child or baby must itself be properly with all installation instructions restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ provided by the child restraint shoulder belt.
  • Page 71 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Types of child restraint system Never put a rear−facing child re- When not using the child restraint system, Child restraint systems are classified into straint system on the front seat. keep it secured with the seat belt or place the following 3 types depending on the In the event of an accident, the it somewhere other than the passenger...
  • Page 72 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Installation with 2−point type seat belt (A) Infant seat (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear−facing position only. (B) Convertible seat...
  • Page 73 Contact your Do not put a rear−facing child re- er and insert the tab into the buckle Toyota dealer immediately. straint system on the third seat if taking care not to twist the lap belt.
  • Page 74 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 2. While pressing the infant seat firmly 3. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle−release button. tighten the lap belt by pulling its free Push and pull the child restraint sys- end to hold the infant seat securely.
  • Page 75 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Run the center lap belt through or CAUTION around the convertible seat following A convertible seat is used in forward− instructions provided facing or rear−facing position depend- Do not put a rear−facing child re- manufacturer and insert the tab into ing on the child’s age and size.
  • Page 76 Contact your seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling Push and pull the child restraint sys- its free end to hold the convertible seat Toyota dealer immediately. tem in different directions to be sure securely.
  • Page 77 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Installation with 3−point type seat belt 3. To remove the convertible seat, press (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle−release button. An infant seat is used in rear−facing position only. Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front pas- senger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passen-...
  • Page 78 Contact your er and insert the tab into the buckle (or third) seat if it interferes with Toyota dealer immediately. taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lock mechanism of the front not use the seat until the seat the lap portion of the belt tight.
  • Page 79 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, then retracted even slightly, it cannot let the shoulder belt retract as far as Push and pull the child restraint sys- be extended.
  • Page 80 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle−release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward− belt to retract completely. The belt will facing or rear−facing position depend- Never put a rear−facing child re- move freely again and be ready to ing on the child’s age and size.
  • Page 81 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Move seat fully back 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through A forward−facing child restraint Do not put a rear−facing child or around the convertible seat following system should be allowed to be restraint system on the second instructions provided manufacturer and insert the tab into...
  • Page 82 Contact your then retracted even slightly, it cannot seatback, let the shoulder belt retract be extended. as far as it will go to hold the convert- Toyota dealer immediately. ible seat securely. To hold the convertible seat securely,...
  • Page 83 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle−release button and allow the A booster seat is used in forward−fac- belt to retract completely. The belt will ing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure...
  • Page 84 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Move seat fully back 1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run CAUTION the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol- A forward−facing child restraint sys- lowing the instructions provided by its tem should be allowed to be put on manufacturer and insert the tab into the front seat only when it is un-...
  • Page 85 The belt normally, it cannot protect your should be kept away from child’s child from injury. Contact your neck, but not falling off child’s Toyota dealer immediately. shoulder. Failure to do so could not use the seat until the seat reduce the amount of protection belt is fixed.
  • Page 86 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Using a top strap Symbol 13C003 13C001 13C002 Achor brakets Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor bracket located behind the TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: restraint system that requires the use second seat on the floor to attach the top 1.
  • Page 87 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 13C005 13C006 13C004 2. Fix the child restraint system with 4. Replace the head restraint. The lower anchorages for the child re- the seat belt. straint system interfaced with 3.
  • Page 88 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Type A— 2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower 13C007 straps. Type B— 2. Latch the buckles onto the anchor- 13C009 ages If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should be anchored.
  • Page 89: Manual Tilt Steering Wheel

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Manual tilt steering wheel CAUTION CAUTION When using the lower anchorages Do not adjust the steering wheel for the child restraint system, be while the vehicle is moving. It sure that there are no irregular ob- may cause the driver to mishan- jects around the anchorages or that dle the vehicle and an accident...
  • Page 90: Power Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel

    This feature can be set inoperative. Ask your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 91: Outside Rear View Mirrors

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Power rear view mirror control Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or seri- ous injuries.
  • Page 92 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Anti−glare inside rear view mirror— —Folding rear view mirrors 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. 13C010 The rear view mirrors can be folded Adjust the mirror so that you can just...
  • Page 93 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Compass When the ignition key is inserted and Pushing the “AUTO” button for longer turned on, the inside rear view mirror al- 3 seconds turns on or off the compass ways turns on in the “AUTO” mode. display.
  • Page 94 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) NOTICE Do not put magnets or a metal object near the inside rear view mirror. Do- ing this may cause malfunction of the compass sensor. CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation calibration) The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter- mined by the earth’s magnetic field, The amount of deviation varies according to...
  • Page 95 After driving in 1 to 3 circles in the above dure. method, calibration is complete with the direction shown on the display. If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle, etc., take your vehicle to Toyota dealer.
  • Page 96: Sun Visors

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Sun visors— Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- terference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).
  • Page 97: Vanity Mirror

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Vanity mirror To use the vanity mirror, swing down the main sun visor and open the cover. The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
  • Page 98 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlight and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .
  • Page 99: Headlight And Turn Signals

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Headlight and turn signals The headlights automatically turn off after some time since the ignition switch is turned off, then any side door is opened. To turn them on again, turn the key to the ”ON”...
  • Page 100: Emergency Flashers

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Emergency flashers High−Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. the headlights on and push the lever away To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- All the turn signal lights will flash.
  • Page 101: Instrument Panel Light Control

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Instrument panel light control Front fog lights 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 adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the front fog lights, twist ment panel lights, turn the dial.
  • Page 102: Interior Lights

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Interior lights ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM INTERIOR LIGHTS CUT OFF OPERATION Center— When the ignition switch is ”OFF” and any With the switch in the ”DOOR” position, interior lights in the vehicle stay lighting the light comes on when either side or on, the lights will cut off automatically back door is opened.
  • Page 103: Personal Lights

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Center interior and personal lights Personal lights All the lights are cut off when all the doors are locked by key or wireless re- mote control key. To turn on the personal light, push the CENTER INTERIOR LIGHT switch on 1 side.
  • Page 104: Ignition Switch Light

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Ignition switch light CENTER PERSONAL LIGHTS INTERIOR AND PERSONAL LIGHTS CUT OFF OPERATION To turn on the center personal light, push the switch on 1 side. To turn the When the ignition switch is ”OFF” and any lights off, push the switch on 2 side.
  • Page 105: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Windshield wipers and washer Rear window wiper and washer To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see ”Adding washer fluid”...
  • Page 106: Rear Window Defogger

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Rear window defogger Make sure you turn the defogger off when NOTICE the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defog- ger on for a long time could cause the Do not operate the rear wiper if the battery discharge, especially...
  • Page 107: Outside Rear View Mirror Heaters

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Outside rear view mirror heaters CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the mirror heater switch is on. Make sure you turn the mirror heaters off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the mirror heaters on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and−go driving.
  • Page 108 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .
  • Page 109: Fuel Gauge

    Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 15C004 The gauge works when the ignition...
  • Page 110: Oil Pressure Gauge

    If the oil pressure should stay below the normal range, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. Oil pressure may not build up when the oil level is too low.
  • Page 111: Voltmeter

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Voltmeter Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters The voltmeter tells whether the battery The tachometer indicates engine speed This meter displays the odometer and is charged discharged. Check in thousands of rpm (revolutions per two trip meters. while the engine is running—the needle minute).
  • Page 112: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    A to trip meter Take vehicle to B, then back to the odometer each If parking brake is Toyota d ealer time you push. off, stop immediate- immediately. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-...
  • Page 113 The light may stay on for about 60 leased. a safe place and contact your Toyota seconds after the ignition key is turned When the brake fluid level is low... dealer.
  • Page 114: Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light

    If it comes on while you are driving in and Buzzer is a problem somewhere in the charging case c, have your vehicle checked/re- system. paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as This light and buzzer remind you to possible.
  • Page 115: Srs Warning Light

    Contact your seconds after the ignition key is turned Toyota dealer as soon as possible to to “ON” position. It is normal if it turns service the vehicle. after a while. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light. It is normal if it...
  • Page 116: Open Door Warning Light

    It is normal if they go out after This light warns that the transmission If the light does not go off, call a Toyota a while. ”Park” mechanism is not engaged. If the...
  • Page 117 “ON” position. It is normal if they go out after a while. 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 118 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ......Automatic transmission .
  • Page 119: Ignition Switch With Steering Lock

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Ignition switch with steering lock ”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. To turn the key from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position, you must put the selector lever in the ”P”...
  • Page 120: Automatic Transmission

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting Overdrive switch For selecting either a three−speed or Parking, engine starting and four−speed transmission key removal position Reverse position “O/D OFF” indicator Neutral position light on the instrument panel Normal driving position shows the overdrive...
  • Page 121 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Your automatic transmission has a shift When the cruise control is being used, lock system to minimize the possibility of even if you downshift the transmission by incorrect operation. This means you can pushing releasing overdrive only shift out of ”P”...
  • Page 122 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Shift into the ”L” position. The trans- With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, you CAUTION mission will downshift to first gear can start the vehicle in motion as with the when the vehicle speed drops down to lever in ”D”.
  • Page 123 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) (e) Backing up NOTICE CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Do not hold the vehicle on an up- 2. With the brake pedal held down with While the vehicle is moving, never grade with the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 124: Four-Wheel Drive System

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Four–wheel drive system— (a) Four–wheel drive contro l For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends NOTICE using the Normal mode to improve fuel economy. If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- (j) If you cannot shift the selector le- age to the transmission and other ver out of ”P”...
  • Page 125 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Use the center differential lock system if “H” (high speed position, center differ- “L” (low speed position, center differen- your wheels get stuck in a ditch, or when ential locked): Lever at “H”, center differ- tial locked): Lever at “L”, center differen- you are driving on a slippery or bumpy ential lock button pushed in...
  • Page 126 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) (b) Shifting procedure Advice for driving on slippery roads in The four−wheel drive control lever in SHIFTING BETWEEN “H” (UNLOCKED) AND “H” (LOCKED) “L” (low speed position) mode “L” position and the automatic transmission lever in the “R” position If you shift the four−wheel drive control shift between...
  • Page 127: Parking Brake

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Parking brake Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise CAUTION the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off Before driving, be sure the parking the accelerator pedal. brake is fully released and the park- Your cruising speed can be maintained up ing brake reminder light is off.
  • Page 128 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) CAUTION To help maintain maximum con- trol of your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on – slippery (rainy, icy or snow cov- ered) or winding roads. Avoid vehicle speed...
  • Page 129 If this is the case, contact your Toyota not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle dealer and have your vehicle inspected. speed, reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 130: Active Traction Control System

    If the “VSC/TRAC” warning light comes controlling the output of the brake and on, have your vehicle checked by your engine. Thus, the system assists driver Toyota dealer as soon as possible. control driving power wheels. When you turn the ignition...
  • Page 131 (The continuous buzzer sounds for about In the following cases, contact your Toyota snow tires or tire chains. Always 3 seconds.) At the time, the “VSC/TRAC”...
  • Page 132: Vehicle Skid Control System

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Vehicle skid control system If the vehicle is going to skid during driv- ing, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. The vehicle skid control system activates when the vehicle speed is more than the following speed.
  • Page 133 If the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC In the following cases, contact your Toyota Only use tires of specified size. The OFF” indicator light come on, have your dealer:...
  • Page 134 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 135 —some basics Reference This section describes some of the basic TONE AND BALANCE features on Toyota audio systems. Some For details about your system’s tone and information may not pertain to your sys- balance controls, see the description of tem.
  • Page 136 Confirm that no one is close enough to continuously, starting with disc number 1. driving your Toyota through an au- get pushed before extending the antenna. The disc number of the disc currently be- tomatic car wash.
  • Page 137 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot. The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
  • Page 138 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Controls and features Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 139 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) Compact disc (Program) These buttons are used to preset and To eject one compact disc only: Push and Push “ ” to select the other side of a tune in radio stations.
  • Page 140 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- CONTROL / MODE (Audio control and For front/rear adjustment, push “CONTROL sette player will stop and then play that mode adjustment) / MODE” repeatedly until “FAd” appears same side.
  • Page 141 FM stations, two for If the malfunction is not rectified, take will close after 15 seconds. each button. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. Loading multiple compact discs— If the audio system is off, you can turn DISC on the radio by pushing “FM1·2”.
  • Page 142 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) RPT (Repeat) Repeating a disc: Push and hold “ ” until you hear a Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system Cassette Player on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the beep.
  • Page 143 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) To scan all the frequencies: Scanning the first track of all the discs in Next, push either side of the track button Quickly push and release “SCAN”. If you the player: until the number on the display reaches hear a beep, you held the button too long, Push “SCAN”...
  • Page 144 Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio If the signal becomes extremely weak, the tem which you are listening to.
  • Page 145 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Here are some common reception prob- Use high−quality cassettes. lems that probably do not indicate a prob- Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by Low−quality cassette tapes can cause lem with your radio: the upper atmosphere—especially at night. many problems, including poor sound, These reflected signals can interfere with inconsistent...
  • Page 146 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to be working. Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries. CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS Use only compact discs labeled as...
  • Page 147 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Your automatic changer or compact CAUTION disc player cannot play special shaped or low−quality compact discs such as Compact disc players use an invisible those shown here. Do not use them as laser beam which could cause hazard- the player could be damaged.
  • Page 148 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Front air conditioning system: Controls ..........Air flow selector settings .
  • Page 149: Front Air Conditioning System: Controls

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Front air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Air Intake Selector 2. Air Flow Selector 3. ”A/C” Button 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. ”AUTO” Position (for fan speed) 6. ”AUTO” Position (for air flow) 7. Temperature Selector...
  • Page 150 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) ”AUTO” position 4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield For automatic operation of the air condi- vents. tioning, turn the fan speed and air flow selector knobs to the ”AUTO” position. It is recommended to close the lower vent.
  • Page 151 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. An indicator light will illuminate to show which air intake mode is being selected.
  • Page 152: Air Flow Selector Settings

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Air flow selector settings 17C001 “Instrument panel vents” described below.
  • Page 153: Operating Tips

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating been parked in the hot sun, drive with road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: the windows open for a few minutes.
  • Page 154 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Air conditioning Ventilation 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—”AUTO” Fan speed—”AUTO” Temperature—To the desired Temperature—To the desired Temperature—Towards high temperature temperature...
  • Page 155: Instrument Panel Vents

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Instrument panel vents Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Temperature—Towards high temperature Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD Lower vent—CLOSED When turning the air flow control knob to windshield position, the air intake selects ”Fresh”...
  • Page 156: Rear Heater System

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Rear heater system 1. Fan speed selector This button is used to turn the rear heater system on and off, and adjust the fan speed. Pressing the button once adjusts the fan speed to the ”LO” mode and twice successionally adjusts the fan speed to the ”HI”...
  • Page 157: Rear Air Conditioning System

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Rear air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Rear Air Conditioning On−Off Button 2. ”AUTO” Button 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. Temperature Selector 6. ”OFF” Button...
  • Page 158 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Rear air conditioning on−off button Temperature selector To turn the rear air conditioning on, press Move the lever to adjust the tempera- the ”REAR” button. To turn the rear air ture—to the right to warm, to the left to conditioning off, press the button again.
  • Page 159: Air Flow Selector Settings

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Air flow selector settings Air at lower than room temperature does not flow from the floor vents. Warm air Cool air...
  • Page 160 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Outside temperature display .
  • Page 161: Clock

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Clock Outside temperature display For example, if the ”:00” button is de- pressed when time between 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the time will change to 2:00. If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis- play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one...
  • Page 162: Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray

    ”ACC” position. plug that fits the outlet, or pouring Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed juice or other liquid into the outlet may cause troubles or short cir- Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or cuits. equivalent for replacement.
  • Page 163: Fuel Pump Shut−Off System

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Fuel pump shut−off system Instrument panel Rear console box (Vehicles with naviga- In response to a severe impact which tion system) may cause a large amount of vehicle deformation, the fuel pump shut−off system stops supplying fuel to the en- gine to minimize the risk of fuel leak- age.
  • Page 164: Rear Console Box

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Rear console box If the fuel pump shut−off system has acti- The fuel pump shut−off system is de- vated, you can turn on the fuel pump signed to activate in a collision which may shut−off system with the reset switch on cause a large amount of vehicle deforma- the impact detection sensor.
  • Page 165: Glove Box

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Glove box Garage door opener The battery side of the hand−held trans- mitter must be pointed away from the Indicator light HomeLink during the programming pro- cess. For Canadian users, follow the procedure in “Programming an entrance gate/Pro- gramming all devices in the Canadian market”.
  • Page 166 1. Locate the “training” button on the ceil- 1. Decide which of the 3 HomeLink but- lighting, contact your authorized Toyota ing mounted garage door opener motor. tons you want to program. dealer for assistance.
  • Page 167 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) (b) Operating the HomeLink FCC ID: CB2V94800 CAUTION To operate the HomeLink , press the ap- CANADA: 1763 102 264 propriate HomeLink button to activate the When programming the HomeLink- This device complies with FCC Rules programmed device.
  • Page 168: Garage Door Opener Box

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Garage door opener box Your vehicle is equipped with a box To use the garage door opener box, do 2. Unscrew the screws on both sides designed to store a garage door opener the following. and remove the stay.
  • Page 169 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 3. Remove Velcro loop on the stay. Re- Please note if the transmitter has wire clip 4. Install the transmitter on the center move the paper strip covering the for sun visor, this clip must be removed of the stay with Velcro.
  • Page 170 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 5. Remove the cover on the opening on 6. Reinstall the stay and secure it with 7. Close the lid securely. the lid. the screws. Before fixing it with the Make sure the lid is closed securely. screws, adjust the position of the transmitter as it can be operated CAUTION...
  • Page 171: Auxiliary Boxes

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Auxiliary boxes— To use the auxiliary boxes, open the lids as shown in the following illustra- tions. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.
  • Page 172 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —First−aid kit holder Types A and B auxiliary boxes are equipped with a band or strap to hold the first−aid kit. Although the first−aid kit itself is not in- cluded as an original equipment, this aux- iliary box can be used to store the first−...
  • Page 173: Cup Holders

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Warning reflector holder Cup holders Types C and D auxiliary boxes are The cup holder is designed for holding equipped with a band or straps to hold cups or drink−cans securely. To use the warning reflector. them, observe the following illustra- tions.
  • Page 174 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 19C008 For front seats For front seat For second seats The cup holder can be adjustable to the To use a cup holder in the console box. size of cups by changing the separator 1. Open the console box lid. Pull down position or moving the separator arms.
  • Page 175: Tie−Down Hooks

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Tie−down hooks Luggage cover For third seats (right−hand side −type b) Type A To secure your luggage, use the tie− down hooks as shown above. ”Luggage stowage precautions” Section 2 for precautions in loading lug- gage.
  • Page 176: Floor Mat

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Floor mat To use the luggage cover, pull it out of the retractor and hook it on the an- chors. To remove the luggage cover, lift it up. Use a floor mat of the correct size. After you remove the luggage cover, place If the floor carpet and floor mat have a it somewhere other than the passenger...
  • Page 177 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor slips interferes with movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.
  • Page 178 ........Your Toyota’s identification .
  • Page 179: Off−Road Vehicle Precautions

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Off−road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility ve- CAUTION hicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation Always observe the following precau- to the height of its center of gravity to tions to minimize the risk of serious make it capable of performing in a wide personal injury or damage to your ve-...
  • Page 180: Break−In Period

    To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your strike objects, etc. This may cause to the future economy and long life of Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. loss of control or vehicle rollover your vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with un-...
  • Page 181 10% ethanol or 15% Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., than stated above will cause persistent MTBE. If you use gasohol in your Toyota, Europe and Japan have developed a heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will...
  • Page 182: Operation In Foreign Countries

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Operation in foreign countries GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... Some gasoline contain an octane en- z Do use gasohol other than hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- First, comply with the vehicle registration stated above.
  • Page 183: Three−Way Catalytic Converter

    The three−way catalytic converter is the vehicle in for a check−up as soon emission control devices installed in z Use only unleaded gasoline. as possible. Remember, your Toyota the exhaust system. z Do not drive with an extremely low dealer knows your vehicle and its Its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the fuel level;...
  • Page 184: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    It can cause un- ly, your vehicle must receive the consciousness or even death. periodic inspections required by the Make sure the exhaust system Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For has no holes or loose connec- scheduled maintenance information, refer to the ”Scheduled Maintenance tions.
  • Page 185: Facts About Engine Oil Consumption

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Oil is also used to lubricate the stems Keep the back door and quarter of the intake valves. Some of this oil Engine oil has the primary functions of windows closed while driving.
  • Page 186: Iridium−Tipped Spark Plugs

    Therefore, it and do not adjust gaps for your en- is essential that the oil level be checked gine performance and smooth drivabil- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil ity. level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
  • Page 187: Brake System

    But you will have to push the km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the pedal hard, much harder than nor- your vehicle and contact your Toyota deal- vehicle decelerates to a speed below mal. And your braking distance will approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
  • Page 188 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Depressing the brake pedal on slippery CAUTION Anti−lock brake system is not de- road surfaces such as on the manhole signed to shorten the stopping dis- cover, the steel plate under the construc- overestimate anti−lock tance: Always drive at the moderate tion, joints in the bridge, etc.
  • Page 189 Contact your The light may stay on for about 60 the anti−lock brake system and the Toyota dealer as soon as possible to seconds after the ignition key is turned brake assist system work properly, the service the vehicle. to “ON” position. It is normal if it turns light turns off after a few seconds.
  • Page 190: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    “Service reminder indicators shoes periodically or whenever the parking and warning buzzers” in Section 1−5. brake shoes and/or drums are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ding−down. BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM When you slam the brakes on, the...
  • Page 191: Luggage Stowage Precautions

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in or on NOTICE Never allow anyone to ride in the the vehicle, observe the following: luggage compartment. It is not Do not load the vehicle beyond the Put luggage or cargo in the luggage designed passengers.
  • Page 192: Rear Step Bumper

    Use only a spare tire of the same This is the primary identification number size, construction and load capacity for your Toyota. It is used in registering CAUTION the ownership of your vehicle. as the original tires on your Toyota Do not allow more than one per- because damage to the limited−slip...
  • Page 193: Engine Number

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Engine number Theft prevention labels Your new vehicle carries theft preven- 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 stolen vehicles.
  • Page 194: Suspension And Chassis

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Suspension and chassis Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Do not modify the suspension/chassis Do not mix summer and all sea- with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
  • Page 195 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008)
  • Page 196 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .
  • Page 197: Keys

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) How to start the engine– (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine (b) Starting the 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 198: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    Be careful when accelerating, up- ing brake applied. If they still do not shifting, downshifting or braking work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. on a slippery surface. Sudden acceleration engine...
  • Page 199 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Off−road driving precautions When driving your vehicle off−road, please U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Do not drive in excess of the observe the following precautions to en- Land Management speed limit. Even if the legal sure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the closure of areas to off−road speed limit permits it, do not...
  • Page 200 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) NOTICE z Always perform a maintenance in- After driving through tall grass, spection after each day of off−road mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check z If driving through water, such as driving that has taken you through that there is no grass, bush, paper, when crossing...
  • Page 201: Winter Driving Tips

    ”TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent. harder starting. If you are not sure about accumulated in and around the parking which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer– brake mechanism may freeze, making it See Section 7−2 for details about coolant he will be pleased to help.
  • Page 202: Dinghy Towing

    907 kg (2000 lb.), it is necessary overload your vehicle or trailer. Ask your to use a sway control device local Toyota dealer for further details be- with sufficient capacity. The com- fore towing. bination...
  • Page 203 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) The gross vehicle weight must exceed Gross Vehicle Trailer hitch assemblies have dif- Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated ferent weight capacities estab- on the Certification Label. The lished by the hitch manufacturer. gross vehicle weight is the sum Even though the vehicle may be of weights of the unloaded ve- physically capable of towing a...
  • Page 204 HITCHES of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so equipped. If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you should consult with your Toyota dealer. Tongue load ∗ 100 = 9 to 11% ( ∗...
  • Page 205 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Trailer Class Typical Trailer Ball Size 2—5/16 in. 2 in. 1—7/8 in. 2. Select the appropriate trailer ball to match exceed gross trailer weight rating of the trailer. The trailer ball load rating should be printed on the top of the ball.
  • Page 206 BREAK−IN SCHEDULE Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train com- ponent (engine, transmission, differen- tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first...
  • Page 207 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) MAINTENANCE TRAILER TOWING TIPS Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera- tion. If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will When towing a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due handle differently than when not tow- Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
  • Page 208 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- Because of the added load of the trail- When restarting out after parking on a versely affect handling of your vehicle er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat slope: and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention on hot days temperatures over 1.
  • Page 209 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too Improving fuel economy is easy–just take Avoid engine over-revving. Use a CAUTION it easy. It will help make your vehicle last gear position suitable for the road on longer, too.
  • Page 210 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Keep 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 211 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008)
  • Page 212 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 213 ”How to start the Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair 1. The engine may be flooded because of engine” in Section 3 and that you have shop.
  • Page 214 Wash If the engine still will not start, it needs hands after handling. Batteries contain sulfuric acid adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer which is poisonous and corro- or qualified repair shop for assistance. sive. Wear protective safety NOTICE...
  • Page 215 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. If the booster battery is installed in Discharged battery Jumper cable another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unneces- sary lights and accessories. Booster 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs battery from the booster and discharged batter- ies.
  • Page 216 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) If your engine stalls while driving 5. Start your engine in the normal way. If your engine stalls while driving... After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping for several minutes with the accelerator a straight line.
  • Page 217 You However, note that water draining from and call a Toyota dealer for assistance: should follow this procedure... the air conditioning is normal if it has been used.
  • Page 218 5. Read the following instructions thor- by the jack. system. You should have it checked as oughly. soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 219 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking NOTICE brake and put the transmission Do not continue driving with a de- in reverse. Block the wheel diag- flated tire. Driving even a short dis- onally opposite to the one being tance can damage a tire and wheel changed if necessary.
  • Page 220 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire under the lug- tire. gage compartment: To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 1 Tool bag until the jack is free.
  • Page 221 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) When connecting a jack handle extension 2. Remove the access hole cover on the 3. Insert the jack handle end into the low- with a jack handle end, use a Phillips− rear bumper with a flat−bladed screw- ering screw through the access hole head screwdriver or jack handle to tighten driver.
  • Page 222 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Blocking the wheel 4. After the tire is lowered completely to When storing the spare tire, put it in place 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the ground, remove the holding bracket with the outer side of the wheel facing up the flat tire to keep the vehicle from as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 223: Positioning The Jack

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Removing wheel ornament —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack 3. Remove the wheel ornament. 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- beveled end of the wheel ornament remov- ing the vehicle.
  • Page 224 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) JACK POINTS: Front—Under the frame side rail Left rear—Under the rear axle housing Right rear—Under the bracket on the rear axle housing Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place. Put a jack handle, jack handle extensions, When connecting a jack handle extension and jack handle end together as shown in with another extension and a jack handle...
  • Page 225: Changing Wheels

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Raising your vehicle —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 6. After making sure no one is in the 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change vehicle, raise it high enough so that tires.
  • Page 226 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9. Lower the vehicle completely and rosion on the mounting surfaces with a tight. tighten the wheel nuts. wire brush or such.
  • Page 227 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —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 sure designated in Section 8. If the pressure is all portions of your body and all oth- lower, drive slowly to the nearest service er persons around will not be injured...
  • Page 228 If towing is necessary, we recommend (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you have it done by your Toyota dealer Use a towing dolly under the wheels not or a commercial tow truck service. In —From front...
  • Page 229: Emergency Towing

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend (c) Towing with sling type you to have it done by your Toyota truck dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. If towing service is not available in an...
  • Page 230 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Emergency towing hook precautions Before emergency towing, check that CAUTION CAUTION the hook is not broken or damage and that the installation bolts are not loose. Use extreme caution when towing ve- If the engine is not running, the pow- Fasten the towing cable or chain se- hicle.
  • Page 231 If you cannot shift the selector lever move, do not forcibly continue out of ”P” position to other positions the towing. Contact your Toyota even though the brake pedal is de- dealer or a commercial tow truck pressed, use the shift lock override but- service for assistance.
  • Page 232 Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number and master key. Even if you lose only one key, contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If you lose all your master keys, you cannot make new keys; the whole engine immobi- liser system must be replaced.
  • Page 233 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
  • Page 234 Now, it is up to you. Proper more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause care of your Toyota can help ensure long− mud and debris without removing them. corrosion to those components of the term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 235 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- ter and dirt can accumulate under the move any mud or road salt from the...
  • Page 236 4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle precautions. Be sure to polish and wax ing your Toyota through an automatic using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not the chrome trim as well as the paint.
  • Page 237: Cleaning The Interior

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 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-...
  • Page 238 If you have any questions about the leather these could cleaning of your Toyota, your local cause discoloring. Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather.
  • Page 239 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
  • Page 240: Maintenance Requirements

    See ”Owner’s War- form them are presented in Section 7. or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be ranty Information Booklet” or ”Owner’s pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
  • Page 241 Information Booklet” or ”Owner’s Manual should investigate the cause or take your check the nuts for looseness. Tighten Supplement” for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- them if necessary. fied service shop immediately. It is recom- Tire rotation...
  • Page 242 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) INSIDE THE VEHICLE Seat belts Automatic transmission ”Park” mecha- Check that the seat belt system such as nism Items listed below should be checked buckles, retractors and anchors operate Check the lock release button of the se- regularly, e.g.
  • Page 243 If you notice any of these clues, take your tant clues are as follows: Engine oil level vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as Check the level on the dipstick with the Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging possible. It probably needs adjustment or engine turned off and the vehicle parked repair.
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  • Page 245 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .
  • Page 246: Engine Compartment Overview

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Engine compartment overview 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Fuse blocks 4. Battery 5. Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 6. Engine oil level dipstick 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Electric cooling fan 9.
  • Page 247: Fuse Locations

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Fuse locations Spare fuses...
  • Page 248: Do−It−Yourself Service Precautions

    Read separate tor, exhaust manifold, power Toyota Warranty statement for details and steering fluid reservoir and spark suggestions. plug boots, etc.—will be hot. So This part gives instructions only for those be careful not to touch them. Oil, items that are relatively easy for an owner fluids and spark plugs may also to perform.
  • Page 249 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack support- Dispose of used oil and filter Always automotive only in a safe and acceptable jack stands or other solid sup- manner. Do not dispose of used ports.
  • Page 250: Parts And Tools

    Parts (if level is low): fied type. Using other types will nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- cause engine damage, loss of per- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 signed in metric sizes, so your tools must formance or radio noise.
  • Page 251 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Checking and replacing fuses Parts (if replacement is necessary): Fuse with same amperage rating as original Adding washer fluid Parts: Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in ”Re- placing light bulbs”...
  • Page 252 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .
  • Page 253: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Checking the engine oil level 4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil Low level Full level level on the end. CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot ex- haust manifold. If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level, add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine.
  • Page 254 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) ENGINE OIL SELECTION NOTICE Use API grade SJ, ”Energy−Conserving” z Avoid overfilling, engine multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade could be damaged. engine oil. z Check the oil level on the dipstick Recommended viscosity (SAE): once again after adding the oil.
  • Page 255: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    Follow the manufac- cock and water pump. turer’s directions for how much to mix If you can find no leak, have your Toyota with plain water (preferably demineralized dealer test the cap pressure and check water or distilled water). The total capacity for leaks in the cooling system.
  • Page 256: Checking Brake Fluid

    Checking brake fluid We recommend to use 50% solution for If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or your Toyota, to provide protection down to FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to about −35_C (−31_F). When it is extreme- the brake reservoir.
  • Page 257: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Checking power steering fluid Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir NOTICE tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level should be in the ”COLD” If you spill the fluid, be sure to wipe If cold range.
  • Page 258: Checking Tire Pressure

    If the tire pressure is excessively low, place the tires. there is the possibility of wheel deforma- Never exceed the vehicle capacity The tires on your Toyota have built−in tion and/or tire separation. weight. The passenger and luggage tread wear indicators to help you know...
  • Page 259 Toyota recommends all four tires, or at Tires deteriorate with age even if they least both front or rear tires be re- have never or seldom been used.
  • Page 260: Rotating Tires

    SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires, select the same size, construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota. Do not use tires other than those men- tioned above. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for To equalize tire wear and help extend possible restrictions.
  • Page 261 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Regulations regarding the use of tire CAUTION chains vary according to location or Side chain type of road, so always check them Do not drive with the snow tires before installing chains. incorrectly inflated. NOTICE Never drive over 105 km/h (65 mph) with...
  • Page 262: Replacing Wheels

    Correct replacement wheels are available wheel braking, as use of chains at your Toyota dealer. may adversely affect vehicle han- A wheel of a different size or type may dling. adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- When...
  • Page 263: Aluminum Wheel Precautions

    1600 km (1000 miles). When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels. Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
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  • Page 265 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION − DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .
  • Page 266: Checking Battery Condition

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Checking battery condition— —Precautions BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The battery produces flammable and CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, explosive hydrogen gas. thoroughly wash contact Do not cause a spark from the area. If you feel pain or burning, battery with tools.
  • Page 267 Charging necessary. b. If the terminal connections are loose, Have battery tighten their clamp nuts—but do not Dark White checked by your overtighten. Toyota dealer. c. Tighten hold−down clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in Clear or Have battery place.
  • Page 268: Battery Recharging Precautions

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Checking and replacing fuses Battery recharging precautions NOTICE During recharging, the battery is pro- Never recharge the battery while the ducing hydrogen gas. engine is running. Also, be sure all Therefore, before recharging: accessories are turned off. Type A 1.
  • Page 269 The location of the pull−out there is a problem with the electrical sys- 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 270: Adding Washer Fluid

    CAUTION washer fluid containing antifreeze. This shield fogged up in the rain. However, if product is available at your Toyota dealer Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas there is a large drop of water on the and most auto parts stores. Follow the inside and require special handling.
  • Page 271 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Headlights Bulb Light bulbs Type Rear turn signal 7440 lights Stop/tail lights 7443 21/5 Back−up lights 7440 License plate lights — Interior lights — Personal lights Type A — Type B — 1. Open the hood. 2.
  • Page 272 If the connector is tight, wiggle it. LEFT–HAND HEADLIGHT: Install washer inlet securely. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 273 3. Install a new bulb base by turning it clockwise to the front of the vehicle. If the connector is tight, wiggle it. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 274: Parking Lights

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Parking lights – Use a Phillips head screwdriver.
  • Page 275 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —Rear turn signal, stop/tail, —Stop and tail lights and back–up lights Use a flat−bladed screwdriver. Use a Phillips–head screwdriver.
  • Page 276 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) —License plate lights a: Back–up light b: Rear turn signal light c: Stop/tail light...
  • Page 277 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight ........Engine .
  • Page 278: Dimensions And Weight

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Dimensions and weight Engine Fuel Overall length mm (in.) 4890 (192.5) Model: Fuel type: 2UZ−FE Premium unleaded gasoline, Octane Rat- Overall width mm (in.) 1940 (76.4) ing 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or Type: ∗ 1 Overall height mm (in.) 1875 (73.8)
  • Page 279: Service Specifications

    Spark plug type: Coolant type: Fluid type: DENSO SK20R11 Automatic transmission fluid D–II ”TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent IFR6A11 DEXRON III (DEXRON With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a Spark plug gap, mm (in.): TRANSFER proper corrosion protection of aluminum 1.1 (0.043) components Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp.
  • Page 280: Tires

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Tires Oil type: BRAKES Tire size: Standard differential P275/70R16 114S Minimum pedal clearance when depressed Hypoid gear oil API GL−5 with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi): Limited−slip differential with the engine running, mm (in.): Normal driving...
  • Page 281: Fuses

    ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Fuses Engine compartment Engine compartment Left side kick panel Fuses (type A) 7. CDS FAN 20 A: Electric cooling fan 13. AM2 30 A: Starting system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multi- 1. ALT−S 7.5 A: Charging system 8.
  • Page 282 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 16. HEAD (RH−UPR) 20 A: Right−hand 26. GAUGE 15 A: Gauges and meters, 38. ECU−IG 15 A: Anti−lock brake system, headlight (high beam) service reminder indicators and warning shift lock system, power seats, power buzzer (except discharge, open door antenna, power tilt...
  • Page 283 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) 49. AM1 NO.1 80 A: Charging system, all components in ”AM1 NO.2”, ”GAUGE”, ”WIPER”, ”DIFF”, ”A.C” ”SEAT HTR” fuses 50. HTR 60 A: Air conditioning system 51. GLOW 80 A: No circuit...
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  • Page 285 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . Uniform tire quality grading .
  • Page 286 Transportation, Washington, D.C. quality grading. notifying Toyota Motor Sales, 20590. You can also obtain other Your Toyota dealer will help answer any U.S.A., Inc. (Toll−free: information about motor vehicle questions you may have as you read this 1−800−331−4331). safety from the Hotline.
  • Page 287 ’01 L/C U (L/O 0008) Tread wear—The tread wear grade is a Temperature A, B, C—The temperature comparative rating based on the wear rate grades are A (the highest), B, and C, of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the conditions on a specified government test generation of heat and its ability to dissi- course.
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