Toyota 2007 Matrix Owner's Manual
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Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331
2007
Pocket Reference Guide
MN 00452-PRG07-MAT
Printed in USA 6/06

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  • Page 1 Customer Experience Center 1-800-331-4331 2007 Pocket Reference Guide MN 00452-PRG07-MAT Printed in USA 6/06...
  • Page 2: Spare Tire & Tools

    Manual and supplementary manuals so you Spare tire & tools will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations. Tool location Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Jack handle Wheel nut Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years wrench of satisfied driving in your new Corolla Matrix.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Item Page no. OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto lock functions Automatic Transmission Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks-Power Light control-Interior/Instrument panel Lights &...
  • Page 4 OVERVIEW Instrument panel Power rear view mirror control 12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter Instrument panel light control Ignition switch Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls Cruise control Wiper and washer controls Tilt steering lock release Air Conditioning /Heater controls “TRAC OFF”...
  • Page 5 OVERVIEW Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control Instrument cluster warning Low Tire Pressure Warning Engine oil replacement reminder Front passenger occupant classification indicator Headlight low beam indicator Headlight high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Overdrive “OFF” indicator Slip indicator/Traction control system “OFF” Tachometer indicator Service indicator and reminder...
  • Page 6: Engine Maintenance

    OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Engine maintenance Driver seat Store Pull up Turn NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Hood release Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap...
  • Page 7: Instrument Cluster

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Auto lock functions (if equipped) Seats-Head restraints Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate Front Rear in 4 different modes. -Doors lock when shifting from “Park.” -Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.” -Doors unlock when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC”...
  • Page 8 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Wiper & washer lever-Front/Rear Door locks-Power (if equipped) Front operation Lock Unlock Single wipe Adjust interval Interval wipe Pull to wash and wipe Slow Lights & turn signals Fast Headlights Headlights Rear operation Wash and wipe Parking lights Wipe Interval wipe High beam Wash and wipe...
  • Page 9: Audio

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windows-Power (if equipped) Audio Driver side Passenger window Preset buttons - button functions in Type 1 lock switch other modes indicated above number Push to turn Push to ON/OFF adjust Down Down tone balance Seek station/ Station CD track select track scan...
  • Page 10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating Cruise control (if equipped) Turning system ON/OFF System ON/OFF Functions Resume /Increase speed Cancel Rear defogger Air flow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” Set/Decrease speed indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging. Fan speed Temperature The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing...
  • Page 11: Safety And Emergency Features

    SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
  • Page 12 Manual and supplementary manuals so you Spare tire & tools will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations. Tool location Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Jack handle Wheel nut Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years wrench of satisfied driving in your new Corolla Matrix.
  • Page 13 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
  • Page 14: Automatic Transmission

    Instrument panel overview "View A 1. Side defroster outlets 2. Side vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Personal lights 6. Electric moon roof switches and personal light 7. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Glove box 10.
  • Page 15: Clock

    11. Auxiliary box or power outlet (115 VAC) 12. Power outlet (12 VDC) or cigarette lighter 13. Ignition switch 14. Cruise control switch 15. Tilt steering lock release lever 16. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system off) switch 17. Engine immobilizer system/Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system indicator light...
  • Page 16 18. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 19. Glass hatch opener switch...
  • Page 17 Instrument cluster overview 1. Tachometer 4. Fuel gauge 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Service reminder indicators and 5. Low fuel level warning light 8. Odometer, two trip meters and outside indicator lights temperature display 6. Engine coolant temperature gauge 3.
  • Page 18 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Brake system warning light Anti−lock brake system warning light ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light Open door warning light ∗ 1 SRS warning light ∗ 1 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Vehicle stability control system/traction control ∗...
  • Page 19: Cruise Control

    Headlight indicator light Tail light indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Overdrive−off indicator light Slip indicator light/traction control system off indicator light ∗ 2 Cruise control indicator light ∗ 1 : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers”...
  • Page 21 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray .
  • Page 22: Clock

    After using the ashtray, close the lid When instrument panel lights completely. turned on, the brightness of the time indi- Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or cator will be reduced. To remove the ashtray, pull it out from the equivalent for replacement. front cup holder.
  • Page 23: Power Outlets (12 Vdc)

    Power outlets (12 VDC) The power outlets are designed for CAUTION power supply for car accessories. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” To reduce the chance of injury in position for the power outlets to be used. case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always completely close NOTICE...
  • Page 24: Power Outlet (115 Vac)

    Power outlet (115 VAC) z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Inserting anything other than an appropriate plug that fits the outlet may cause electrical failure or short circuits. The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances even though their power consumption is un- der 115 VAC/100W.
  • Page 25: Compass

    Compass The compass indicates the direction The vehicle is in a place where the that the vehicle is heading. In the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- above case, it shows that the vehicle is terference by artificial magnetic fields heading north.
  • Page 26 The compass sensor is in the inside CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation rear view mirror. calibration) The direction display on the compass NOTICE deviates from the true direction deter- mined by the earth’s magnetic field. The Do not put magnets or a metal object angle of deviation varies according to the on or near the inside rear view mirror geographic position of the vehicle.
  • Page 27 After calibration, leaving the system for Samoa: 5 Guam: Saipan: several seconds returns it to the compass mode. CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 28: Moonroof

    Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota. And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed, re- placed or disconnected. Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-...
  • Page 29: Glove Box

    Glove box Auxiliary box (type A) CAUTION When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and ve- hicles in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration. Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 30: Rear Console Box

    Auxiliary box (type B) Auxiliary box (type C) Rear console box (type A) To use the box, push the lid. To use the box, push the knob. To access the rear console box, pull up the lock release lever while raising the To remove the auxiliary box, open the box rear console box lid.
  • Page 31 Rear console box (type B) UPPER TRAY To access the upper tray, raise the con- sole box lid without touching the lock release lever. CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box, pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid.
  • Page 32: Cup Holders

    Cup holders Seatback tables The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink−cans securely. Rear cup holder—To use the holder, pull it out. CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink−cans in the cup holder, such items thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the...
  • Page 33: Luggage Storage Boxes

    Luggage storage boxes You can use the front passenger’s seat- To open the luggage storage box, turn back and rear right side seatback as a the knobs to the “UNLOCK” position temporary table only when the vehicle and open the lid. To close the luggage is stopped.
  • Page 34: Tie−Down Hooks And Tire Tie−Down Belts

    Tie−down hooks and tire tie−down belts Rear luggage storage box— Keep the hook stored in its original posi- To secure your luggage, use the tie− tion as shown when it is not in use. down hooks as shown above. To keep the lid open, attach the hook as shown above.
  • Page 35: Luggage Deck Rails

    To use the tire tie−down belts, do as To use the luggage deck rails, you When the rear seats are folded shown in the illustration. must install genuine Toyota accessories down, they are not locked into or their equivalent for the deck rails.
  • Page 36: Luggage Cover

    Luggage cover To use the luggage cover: 1. Attach the left side hooks of the lug- gage cover to the left side upper tie−down hooks. 2. Attach the right side hooks of the luggage cover to the right side up- per tie−down hooks.
  • Page 37: Floor Mat

    Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size. CAUTION If the vehicle carpet and floor mat have two holes, then it is designed for use with Make sure the floor mat is properly two locking clips. Attach the floor mat to placed on the vehicle carpet.
  • Page 39 ..........Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP) .
  • Page 40: Keys

    These keys work in every lock. Your precautions: Toyota dealer will need one of them to z When starting the engine, do not make a new key with a built−in trans- use the key with a key ring resting ponder chip.
  • Page 41 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 direct sunlight.
  • Page 42: Engine Immobilizer System

    If you should lose your keys or if you hicle. The engine will start only when need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- made by a Toyota dealer using the key sponds to the registered ID code for number. the vehicle.
  • Page 43 The indicator light will go off. For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.
  • Page 44: Wireless Remote Control

    Avoid knocking it hard against other 4. “PANIC” switch objects or dropping it. Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- trol transmitters for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.
  • Page 45 If you lose your transmitter, contact your ignition switch, locking cannot be per- Toyota dealer as soon as possible to formed by the “LOCK” switch. Locking operation avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK”...
  • Page 46 —Opening glass hatch —Activating panic mode If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera- tion is not repeated. Release the switch and then push again. To open the glass hatch, push the Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the “HATCH GLASS”...
  • Page 47 Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer. z Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws. Replace the transmitter battery by follow- ing these procedures:...
  • Page 48: Side Doors

    If the trans- To unlock: Turn the key backward. mitter still does not operate properly, con- Vehicles with power door lock system— tact your Toyota dealer. All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously...
  • Page 49 The doors 95 in Section 1−5.) will open and an accident may occur. Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle. Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door.
  • Page 50 LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH Unlock the driver’s door or front pas- POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH senger’s door with inside lock knob, and then unlock all the side Push the switch. doors and back door with the power To lock: Push the switch down on the door lock switch.
  • Page 51 —Automatic door locking and unlocking functions Vehicles with automatic transmission CAUTION and power door lock system—You can select following modes Before driving, be sure that the doors automatic locking unlocking closed locked, especially functions. when small children are in the ve- Mode 1—Automatic locking...
  • Page 52: Power Windows

    Power windows Mode 4—Automatic locking and un- 4. Within 5 seconds after the ignition locking linked with the shift position switch is turned to the “ON” position, and ignition switch push and hold the power door lock switch on the front side for about 5 Locking function—All the side doors seconds.
  • Page 53 The windows can be operated with the CAUTION Be sure to remove the ignition key switch on each side door. The passen- when you leave your vehicle. gers’ windows can also be controlled To avoid serious personal injury, you by the switches on the driver’s door. Never leave anyone (particularly a must do the following.
  • Page 54: Back Door

    Back door CAUTION Keep the back door and glass hatch closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. NOTICE To prevent damage to the back door and glass hatch dampers, do not ap- ply any force, paint or let any other LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY...
  • Page 55: Glass Hatch

    Glass hatch If you do either of the followings, the glass hatch cannot be opened with the glass hatch opener switch. Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter when the front doors are closed.
  • Page 56: Toyota Vehicle Intrusion Protection System (Tvip)

    Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP) CLOSING THE GLASS HATCH Lower the glass hatch and push the lower center of it until it is locked. When you open the back door with the glass hatch opened, the glass hatch will be closed.
  • Page 57 If the system does not work properly, remote control transmitter. have it checked by your Toyota dealer. Unlock any of the side doors and back If the key is not in the ignition switch, door with the key or wireless remote all the side doors and back door will control transmitter.
  • Page 58: Hood

    Hood To open the hood: 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the 3. Hold the hood open by inserting the auxiliary catch lever and lift support rod into the slot. 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood.
  • Page 59: Fuel Tank Cap

    Fuel tank cap CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body. NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos- ing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
  • Page 60: Electric Moon Roof

    If the cap is not installed securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as Tilting operation soon as possible.
  • Page 61 To operate the moon roof, use the CAUTION Never leave anyone (particularly a switch beside the personal light. small child) alone in your vehicle, The key must be in the “ON” position. To avoid serious personal injury, you especially with the ignition key still The sun shade can be opened or closed inserted.
  • Page 63 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats ............Front seats .
  • Page 64: Seats

    Front seats— Seats —Front seat precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Driver seat Slightly recline the back of hicle occupants should have the seatback seat. Although vehicle designs vary, upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- CAUTION many drivers can achieve the 250 erly wear the seat belts provided.
  • Page 65 —Seat adjustment precautions Front passenger seat Front seats (with SRS side airbags) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may The SRS side airbags are installed in The SRS front passenger airbag also unexpectedly move and cause the the driver and front passenger seats.
  • Page 66 —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER While adjusting the seat, do not put Hold the center of the lever and pull it your hands under the seat or near up. Then slide the seat to the desired the moving parts. Otherwise, your position with slight body pressure and hands or fingers may be caught and release the lever.
  • Page 67 —Fold−down front passenger’s seat CAUTION Avoid reclining seatback more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen...
  • Page 68: Fold−Down Rear Seat

    Fold−down rear seat CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure the seat- back is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating prop- erly.
  • Page 69: Head Restraints

    Head restraints CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback and that the red mark at the button on the top of the seatback cannot...
  • Page 70: Seat Belts

    Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions For your safety and comfort, adjust the Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow any children to stand up or head restraint before driving. passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An...
  • Page 71 —Fastening front and rear seat belts CAUTION Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that Persons should ride in their seats they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors. properly wearing their seat belts...
  • Page 72 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from death or serious...
  • Page 73 CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept 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 injures in a collision.
  • Page 74 If the indicator light indi- Please contact your local Toyota dealer to cates “OFF”, disconnect the extend- order the proper required length for the er tongue from the seat belt buckle, extender.
  • Page 75 When releasing the seat belt, press on normally, immediately contact your the buckle release button on the extender, Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat not on the seat belt. This helps prevent until the seat belt is fixed, because...
  • Page 76 —Seat belt pretensioners The front passenger’s seat belt pretension- er will not activate if no passenger is detected in the front passenger seat by the front passenger occupant classification system. However, the front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner may activate if lug- gage is put on the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat.
  • Page 77 Repairs made on or near the front or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Con- fenders, front end structure or con- sult your Toyota dealer about any re- sole pair and modification.
  • Page 78: Srs Airbags

    105 in Section 1−6.) If any of the following conditions occurs, In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- this indicates a malfunction of the airbags dealer as soon as possible: tem) front airbags are designed to pro- or seat belt pretensioners.
  • Page 79 Toyota The driver and front passenger can The SRS front passenger airbag will not be killed or seriously injured by the strongly recommends that all in- activate if there is no passenger sitting in...
  • Page 80 The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) colli- sions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the ve- Hitting a curb, edge Falling into or hicle exceeds the designed threshold Collision from the rear of pavement or jumping over level.
  • Page 81 8. Driver’s seat position sensor Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must 9. Airbag sensor assembly inflate with considerable force. While the 10. Airbag module for driver system is designed to reduce serious inju- (airbag and inflator) ries, primarily to the head and chest, it The airbag sensor assembly consists of a...
  • Page 82 All vehicle occupants be properly Do not sit on the edge of the seat Toyota strongly recommends that all restrained using the available seat or lean against the dashboard when infants and children be placed in belts.
  • Page 83 Toyota dealer. It may dan- z Repairs made on or near the front force of the deploying airbags. Like- gerously interfere with the SRS front...
  • Page 84 105 in Section 1−6.) If any of the following conditions occurs, This indicator comes on when the igni- In the following cases, contact your Toyota this indicates a malfunction of the airbags tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
  • Page 85 Do not disconnect the battery cables reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side before contacting your Toyota dealer. airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest and the SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s, front pas-...
  • Page 86 Toyota passenger and rear outside passen- ger seat belt systems. To ensure seated in the child restraint system. strongly recommends that all in- maximum protection in an accident,...
  • Page 87 Collision from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbag and curtain shield The SRS side airbags and curtain shield The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the airbags are not generally designed to airbag system consists mainly of the fol- vehicle is subjected to a collision from inflate if the vehicle is involved in a...
  • Page 88 8. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle Deployment of the airbags happens in a switch fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the 9. Airbag sensor assembly system is designed to reduce serious inju- The SRS side airbag and curtain shield ries, it may also cause minor burns or airbag system is controlled by the airbag abrasions and swelling.
  • Page 89 Do not allow anyone to get his/her Do not allow anyone to kneel on Do not allow anyone to get his/her head closer to the area where the the passenger seat, facing the pas- head hands windows side airbag and curtain shield air- senger’s side door, since the side since curtain...
  • Page 90 Do not hook a hanger, heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Page 91 Modification of the side structure of tion key is turned to the “ON” position. sult your Toyota dealer. It may dan- It goes off after about 6 seconds. This the passenger compartment gerously interfere with the SRS front...
  • Page 92 This warning light system monitors the In the following cases, contact your Toyota airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- dealer as soon as possible: sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen- Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv- tain shield airbags have been inflated.
  • Page 93 —Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front If the front passenger occupant classifica- passenger occupant classification sys- tion system determines that a person of tem. This system detects the conditions adult size sits in the front passenger seat 1—4 in the table on page 65 and based but the “OFF”...
  • Page 94 The front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicator light will indicate “ON” and “OFF” when the ignition key is turned “ON” position. After about four seconds, it will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant clas- sification system operates and judges whether to indicate “ON”...
  • Page 95 Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system Indicator/warning light Devices Condition detected by Front Curtain shield Front Side airbag Front the front passenger passenger Front airbag in the passenger’s on the front passenger’s SRS warning occupant classification occupant passenger front...
  • Page 96 CAUTION Do not recline the front passenger Wear the seat belt properly. seatback so far that it touches a Make sure the front passenger’s To avoid potential death or serious rear seat. This cause seat belt tab has not been left in- “OFF”...
  • Page 97: Child Restraint

    Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- When it is unavoidable to install the Toyota strongly urges use of propriate child restraint systems for forward−facing child restraint sys- proper child restraint system which children. tem on the front passenger seat, conforms to the size of the child, The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A.
  • Page 98 —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small A forward−facing child restraint sys- Do not use the seat belt extender child or baby must itself be properly should allowed when installing child restraint restrained on the seat with the lap por- installed on front passenger system on the front or rear passen-...
  • Page 99 —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
  • Page 100 —Installation with seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION Do not install a child restraint sys- CAUTION An infant seat must be used in rear− tem on the rear seat if it interferes facing position only. Never install a rear−facing child re- with the lock mechanism of the front seats.
  • Page 101 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- or around the infant seat following the in the lock mode. When the belt is ately.
  • Page 102 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle release button and allow the let the shoulder belt retract as far as belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- it will go to hold the infant seat secure- move freely again and be ready to...
  • Page 103 Install the child restraint system on the CAUTION front passenger seat only when it is un- avoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a Push and pull the child restraint sys- front passenger occupant classification tem in different directions to be sure system.
  • Page 104 Remove the child restraint system and senger airbag and side airbag on occupant classification indicator contact your Toyota dealer. front passenger seat could light indicates “OFF”. In the event deploy.
  • Page 105 On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint...
  • Page 106 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- or around the convertible seat following in the lock mode. When the belt is ately.
  • Page 107 3. While pressing convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle release button and allow the seatback, let the shoulder belt retract belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- as far as it will go to hold the convert- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure...
  • Page 108 On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint...
  • Page 109 Always make sure the shoulder belt child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be ately. install child kept away from child’s neck, but restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
  • Page 110 —Using a top strap Anchor brackets Symbol 2. To remove the booster seat, press the Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor brackets in the luggage buckle release button and allow the restraint system that requires the use compartment to attach the top strap.
  • Page 111 TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 2. Open the lid of the anchor bracket. 3. Securely fasten the child restraint system with the seat belt. 1. Outside anchor brackets only— Remove the head restraint. Latch hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. For instructions to install the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint”...
  • Page 112 —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 4. Outside anchor brackets only— Lower anchorages for the child restraint Replace the head restraint. systems complying with the FMVSS225 CMVSS210.2 specifications installed in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats.
  • Page 113 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAUTION INSTALLATION 1. Widen the gap between the seat When using the lower anchorages cushion and seatback slightly and for the child restraint system, be confirm the position of the lower an- sure that there are no irregular ob- chorages near the button on the jects around the anchorages or that seatback.
  • Page 115 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel ......... . . Outside rear view mirrors .
  • Page 116: Tilt Steering Wheel

    Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 117 —Power rear view mirror control NOTICE CAUTION If ice should jam the mirror, do not Do not adjust the mirror while the operate the control or scrape the mir- vehicle is moving. Doing so may ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free cause the driver to mishandle the ve- the mirror.
  • Page 118: Anti−Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    Anti−glare inside rear view Auto anti−glare inside rear mirror view mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries. Adjust the mirror so that you can just Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-...
  • Page 119: Sun Visors

    Sun visors— In automatic function mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light. To turn off the automatic function, push and release the “ ”...
  • Page 120 —Vanity mirrors Driver’s side only—To use the vanity CAUTION mirror, open the cover. Do not slide the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti−glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view. Driver’s side Front passenger’s side...
  • Page 121 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .
  • Page 122: Headlights And Turn Signals

    Headlights and turn signals HEADLIGHTS Daytime running light system (for the U.S.A.) To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. The daytime running light system can make it easier for others to see the front Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate, of your vehicle during the day.
  • Page 123 Daytime running light system (for Canada) The daytime running light system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. This sys- tem can be helpful in many different driv- ing conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
  • Page 124: Emergency Flashers

    Emergency flashers 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. TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.
  • Page 125: Front Fog Lights

    Front fog lights Instrument panel light control Interior lights Full intensity position To turn on the front fog lights, twist To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the the band of the headlight and turn sig- ment panel lights, turn the dial.
  • Page 126: Personal Lights

    Personal lights ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (with power door lock system) When the switch is in the “DOOR” posi- tion, the light comes on when any side door, back door or glass hatch is opened. After all the side doors, back door and glass hatch are closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out.
  • Page 127: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    Windshield wipers and washer This function will be cancelled when you With interval adjuster: The “INT” band lets turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- you adjust the wiping time interval when tion. the wiper lever is in the intermittent posi- tion (position 1).
  • Page 128: Rear Window Wiper And Washer

    Rear window wiper and Rear window defogger washer NOTICE Do not operate the rear wiper if the rear window is dry. It may scratch the glass. To turn on the rear window wiper, twist To defog or defrost the rear window, the lever knob upward.
  • Page 129 Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and− go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow. NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or...
  • Page 131 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .
  • Page 132 The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does Low fuel level not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as warning light soon as possible. The gauge indicates the approximate The gauge indicates the engine coolant...
  • Page 133 Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: Driving up a long hill on a hot day. Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.
  • Page 134 If an abnormality exists in the connection of the outside air temperature sensor, “−−” will appear on the display. If “−−” appears on the display, contact your Toyota dealer. There may be a case that “−−” appears momentarily when the ignition is quickly turned to “ON”.
  • Page 135: Seat Belts

    Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Fasten driver’s seat belt. (indicator and buzzer) Fasten front passenger’s seat belt. (indicator and buzzer) Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
  • Page 136 If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Close all side doors, back door and glass hatch. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
  • Page 137 If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Remove key. Key reminder buzzer Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights.
  • Page 138 Toyota dealer in the following cases: The brake system warning light re- mains on together with the “ABS” The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied when the igni- warning light.
  • Page 139 If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place Empty fuel tank and stop the engine immediately. Call a If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi- Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for ately. assistance.
  • Page 140 Have your vehicle the tank as soon as possible. These cases are temporary malfunctions. checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as The malfunction indicator lamp will go off On inclines or curves, due to the move- possible.
  • Page 141 Contact your the warning light system. Contact your is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti− Toyota dealer as soon as possible to Toyota dealer as soon as possible to lock brake system and the brake assist service the vehicle.
  • Page 142 (i) Open Door Warning Light If any of the following conditions occurs, In the following cases, contact your Toyota this indicates a malfunction of the airbags dealer: This light remains on until all the side or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your...
  • Page 143: Tire Pressure Warning System Reset

    When you drive for about 7200 km (4500 2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi- checked at your Toyota dealer. miles) after the engine oil replacement, tion while holding down the trip meter...
  • Page 144 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 145 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch ..........Automatic transmission .
  • Page 146: Ignition Switch

    Ignition switch “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering CAUTION wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. For manual transmission: You must push in the key to turn it from Never remove the key when the ve- “ACC”...
  • Page 147: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of Lock release button Selector lever incorrect operation. This means you can To prevent misshifting only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”...
  • Page 148 Vehicles with cruise control—When the CAUTION cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and Never put your foot on the accelera- releasing overdrive switch, engine tor pedal while shifting. braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled.
  • Page 149 Shift into the “L” position. The trans- (e) Using “2” and “L” positions z Do not continue hill climbing or mission will downshift to first gear The “2” and “L” positions are used for hard towing for a long time in the when the vehicle speed drops down to strong engine braking as described pre- “2”...
  • Page 150: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission (g) Parking CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal pressed down, Always keep your foot on the brake fully depress the parking brake pedal pedal while stopped with the engine to apply the parking brake securely. running.
  • Page 151 Recommended shifting speeds Maximum allowable speeds Good driving practice The transmission is fully synchronized and To get on a highway or to pass slower If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put upshifting or downshifting is easy. traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- the transmission in neutral, release the essary.
  • Page 152: Traction Control System

    “ON”. control system is in operation. Do not NORMAL DRIVING MODE In the following cases, contact your Toyota drive the vehicle under any speed or dealer: maneuvering conditions which may Leave the system on during the ordi-...
  • Page 153 “ON”. It will come on again when you push the “TRAC OFF” switch to turn off the traction control system. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned “ON”.
  • Page 154: Vehicle Stability Control System

    Vehicle stability control system In the following cases, contact your Toyota vehicle stability control system CAUTION dealer: helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti−lock brake sys- The warning light does not come on Do not rely excessively on the ve- tem, traction control, engine control, after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
  • Page 155 In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned “ON”. The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on. The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode while driving.
  • Page 156: Tire Pressure Warning System

    Tire pressure warning system In the following cases, contact your Toyota The tire pressure warning system is de- dealer: signed to provide warning when tire inflation pressure of any one of the The warning light does not come on tires is critically low while the vehicle after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
  • Page 157 The low tire pressure warning system may mph), and the driving duration is less control of the steering wheel or the be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota than 5 minutes. brakes, causing death or serious in- dealer. jury.
  • Page 158 To initialize the system, perform the fol- Note: The tire pressure monitoring lowing: system on your vehicle will warn you 1. Park the vehicle at a safe place and when one of your tires is significantly apply the parking brake. Stop the en- under−inflated and when some com- gine.
  • Page 159: Parking Brake

    If the low tire pressure warning light does not blink when you push and hold the reset switch, have the low pressure warn- ing system checked at your Toyota dealer. When the warning light blinks once every three seconds while driving, you may be unable to reset the system.
  • Page 160: Cruise Control

    Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking The cruise control is designed to main- brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. tain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelera- To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- tor.
  • Page 161 you need acceleration—for example, CAUTION when passing—depress accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed To avoid accidentally engaging the the set speed. When you release it, the cruise control, turn the system off vehicle will return to the speed set prior when it is not in use.
  • Page 162 While the If this is the case, contact your Toyota lever is held down, the vehicle speed will To turn the cruise control off, press the dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
  • Page 163 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 164 Reference —Some basics This Section describes some of the basic Tone features on Toyota audio systems. Some How good an audio program sounds to information may not pertain to your sys- you is largely determined by the mix of tem.
  • Page 165 YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER (type 1) When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. The player will play from track 1 through to the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again. NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player.
  • Page 166 —Controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows.
  • Page 167 L7 to R7. eject a compact disc. If the malfunction still exists, take your DISC (Compact disc) vehicle to your Toyota dealer. (Reverse/Fast−forward button) Push the “DISC” button to play a compact Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or disc.
  • Page 168 DISC RAND (Random) RPT (Repeat) With compact disc changer only— There are two random features—you can There are two repeat features—you can either listen to the tracks on one compact either replay a disc track or a whole com- Use these buttons to select a disc you disc in random order, or listen to the pact disc.
  • Page 169 SCAN Compact disc player SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- Radio ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on In the seek mode, the radio finds and scan the first tracks of all the discs in the a band or scan only the preset stations plays the next station up or down the...
  • Page 170 TEXT This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” button while the com- pact disc is playing. The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title track title,...
  • Page 171 "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows.
  • Page 172 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) To eject all discs at a time, press and TRE: Adjusts high−pitched tones. The dis- hold the eject button until you hear a play ranges from −5 to 5. These buttons are used to preset and beep.
  • Page 173 If the malfunction still exists, take your If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter disc in random order, or listen to the vehicle to your Toyota dealer. will close after 15 seconds. tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order.
  • Page 174 RPT (Repeat) SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—you can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
  • Page 175 SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) TEXT Compact disc player Radio Radio This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text In the seek mode, the radio finds and This button is operational only in RDS data. plays the next station up or down the mode.
  • Page 176 Audio system operating hints After the traffic announcement program is RELIGION NOTICE over, the display returns to the previous MISC (Miscellaneous) mode. To ensure correct audio system op- ALERT (Emergency message) erations: If no traffic program station is found, “NO To seek or scan for the same type of TRAF INFO”...
  • Page 177 Here are some common reception prob- CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC lems that probably do not indicate a prob- PLAYER AND DISCS Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by lem with your radio: the upper atmosphere–especially at night. The player is intended for use with 12 These reflected signals can interfere with cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
  • Page 178 Special shaped discs Low quality discs Use only compact discs marked as shown above. The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player. Copy−protected CD CD−R (CD−Recordable) CD−RW (CD−Re−writable) CD−ROM Transparent/translucent discs Labeled discs...
  • Page 179 NOTICE Do not use special shaped, transpar- ent/translucent, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the il- lustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the disc.
  • Page 181 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .
  • Page 182 Controls 1. “A/C” button (on some models) 2. Air flow selector 3. Fan speed selector 4. Temperature selector 5. Air intake selector...
  • Page 183 Fan speed selector In this position, air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to to clean up the front view quickly. It is the right to increase, to the left to de- not possible to return to RECIRCULATE crease.
  • Page 184 “A/C” button (on some models) To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1.
  • Page 185 Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 186 If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
  • Page 187 Instrument panel vents Defogging Defrosting Open The inside of the windshield The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Close Temperature—Towards WARM Temperature—Towards WARM (red zone) to heat;...
  • Page 188 Air conditioning filter (on some models)— You can change air flow direction by turn- The air conditioning filter information The air conditioning filter is behind the ing the instrument panel vents. label is placed inside of the glove box glove box. as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed.
  • Page 189 —Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter may clog af- ter long use. The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi- tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to fog up easily in FRESH mode.
  • Page 190 3. Remove the filter cover as shown in 4. Remove the filter from the filter out- When installing the filter in the filter the illustration. let. Inspect the filter on the surface. outlet, keep the arrow pointing up. If it is dirty, it should be replaced. INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop- erly in position.
  • Page 191: Information Before Driving Your Toyota

    INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Break−in period ..........
  • Page 192: Break−In Period

    To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane to the future economy and long life of Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. rating or research octane number lower your vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with un-...
  • Page 193 If you els. In the U.S., category 4 has been Toyota, be sure that it has an octane continue to have unacceptable driveability, adopted. The WWFC improves air quali- rating no lower than 87.
  • Page 194: Fuel Pump Shut Off System

    Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE plying fuel to the engine to minimize the another country... risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls...
  • Page 195: Three−Way Catalytic Converters

    Remember, your Toyota The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the and create a fire hazard. To prevent dealer knows your vehicle and its exhaust gas.
  • Page 196: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    The exhaust gases cannot This oil as well as some part of the oil escape, making this a particularly your Toyota dealer. Continued in- film left on the cylinder wall is burned dangerous situation. halation of exhaust fumes can lead by the high temperature combustion to death by gas poisoning.
  • Page 197: Iridium−Tipped Spark Plugs

    Therefore, it eration. is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil A new engine consumes more oil, since level be checked every time you refuel its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls the vehicle.
  • Page 198: Brake System

    Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION is a hydraulic system with two separate pedal: When the anti−lock brake system sub−systems. If either sub−system should function is in action, you may feel the Do not pump the brake pedal if the fail, the other will still work.
  • Page 199 When the anti−lock brake system is ac- CAUTION Driving with tire chains installed. tivated, the following conditions may occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- Driving over the steps such as the overestimate anti−lock tion of the system: joints on the road. brake system: Although the anti−lock You may hear the anti−lock brake sys- Driving on roads where the road...
  • Page 200 Contact your The light comes on when the ignition key Toyota dealer as soon as possible to is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti− service the vehicle. lock brake system works properly, the The light does not come on when the light turns off after a few seconds.
  • Page 201 Contact your brake assist system judges as an emer- is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti− Toyota dealer as soon as possible to gency stop and provides more powerful lock brake system and the brake assist service the vehicle.
  • Page 202: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    Toyota This is the primary identification number dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- for your Toyota. It is used in registering tor damage can result if the pads are not the ownership of your vehicle. replaced when necessary.
  • Page 203: Theft Prevention Labels

    Theft prevention labels —Engine number Suspension and chassis (except for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 47 mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.). Do not modify the suspension/chassis The purpose of these labels is to reduce with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
  • Page 204: Tire Information

    Tire information— —Tire symbols (standard tire) This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire size” on page 196. 2. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)” on page 195. 3.
  • Page 205 7. Radial tire or bias−ply tires—A 11. Summer tire or all season radial tire has “RADIAL” on the tire—An all season tire has “M+S” sidewall. A tire not marked with on the sidewall. The tire not “RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire. marked with “M+S”...
  • Page 206 —Tire symbols (compact spare tire) This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”—A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. For details, see “Compact spare tire”...
  • Page 207 —DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 6. Maximum cold tire inflation The “DOT” symbol certifies that the pressure—This means the pres- tire conforms to applicable Federal sure to which a tire may be in- Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. flated. For details about recom- mended cold tire...
  • Page 208 —Tire size This illustration indicates typical tire size. 1. Tire (P=Passenger car, T=Temporary use) 2. Section width (in millimeters) 3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section width) 4. Tire construction code (R=Radial, D=Diagonal) 5. Wheel diameter (in inches) 6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits) Type A 1.
  • Page 209 For ex- the purchasers and/or prospective ample, a tire graded 150 would wear purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in- one and a half (1−1/2) times as well formation on uniform tire quality grad- on the government course as a tire ing.
  • Page 210 Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- grades, from highest to lowest, are ture grades are A (the highest), B, AA, A, B, and C, and they represent and C, representing the tire’s resis- the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave- tance to the generation of heat and ment as measured under controlled its ability to dissipate heat when...
  • Page 211 —Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power Accessory weight windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not) tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile...
  • Page 212 Tire related term Meaning 68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second Normal occupant weight column of Table 1 that follows distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table Occupant distribution 1 that follows the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing...
  • Page 213 Tire related term Meaning the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle Vehicle normal load on the tire its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1—Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities...
  • Page 214: Vehicle Load Limits

    Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load NOTICE CAUTION capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the Even if the number of occupants are Do not apply the load more than load limits shown below. Total load ca- within the seating capacity, do not ex- each load limit.
  • Page 215: Cargo And Luggage

    Cargo and luggage— —Stowage precautions When stowing cargo and luggage in D Do not place anything on the When the rear seatbacks are the vehicle, observe the following: luggage cover. Such items may folded down— D Put cargo and luggage in the lug- be thrown about and possibly To prevent cargo and lugga- gage compartment when at all...
  • Page 216 —Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the to- (4) The resulting figure equals the tal weight of the occupants. available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam- (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac- ple, if the “XXX” amount equals ity) –...
  • Page 217: Types Of Tires

    Types of tires 219 kg – 176 kg = 43 kg. Determine what kind of tires your CAUTION (484 lb. – 388 lb. = 96 lb.) vehicle is originally equipped with. As shown in the above example, if the 1. Summer tires Even if the total load of occu- number of occupants increases, the Summer tires are high−speed capabil-...
  • Page 218 All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving. The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all season tires are described on page 192.
  • Page 219 SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .
  • Page 220 How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine (a) Before cranking 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. low the instructions in “(a) Before crank- 2.
  • Page 221 Other- work safely, pull to the side of the road wise the impact could cause severe and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. damage to the tires and/or wheels. When parking on a hill, turn the front...
  • Page 222 Be careful when accelerating, up- tected against freezing. cables. shifting, downshifting or braking on Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of a slippery surface. Sudden accelera- similar high quality ethylene glycol any battery, so it must be in top shape tion or engine braking, could cause based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,...
  • Page 223 Dinghy towing (with automatic transmission) NOTICE NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any Do not use window scraper or deicer other substitute because it may dam- when the plastic resin moon roof is age your vehicle’s paint. heavily coated with frost or ice. The plastic resin moon roof is easily dam- aged.
  • Page 224 Dinghy towing (with manual transmission) NOTICE Dinghy towing does not eliminate the possibility of damage to your vehicle. DINGHY TOWING TIPS Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob- serve the following in order to reduce the damage to your vehicle. 1.
  • Page 225 Toyota fied for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding warranties do not apply to damage or the maximum weight rating set by...
  • Page 226 Toyota does not recommend using a axles must not exceed the Gross weight distribution (load equalizing) Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed hitch.
  • Page 227 Never tow a trailer without using a Toyota recommends trailers with Toyota recommends that you do not safety chain securely attached to brakes that conform to any applica- tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a both the trailer and the vehicle. If...
  • Page 228 Check that your rear view mirrors con- Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera- Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- form to any applicable federal, state/ tion. If your vehicle has a manual versely affect handling of your vehicle provincial or local regulations. If not, transmission, prevent excessive clutch and trailer, causing sway.
  • Page 229 Because of the added load of the trail- When restarting out after parking on a Slow down and downshift before er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat slope: descending steep or long downhill on hot days temperatures over 1. With the transmission in “P” position grades.
  • Page 230 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer Improving fuel economy is easy—just take Avoid long engine idling. If you have Keep front wheels in proper it easy. It will help make your vehicle last a long wait and you are not in traffic, alignment.
  • Page 231 CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function with- out the engine running. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run- ning.
  • Page 233: In Case Of An Emergency

    SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 234: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start

    Have the key checked at your fire hazard. lease them. Then try starting the engine Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, with your foot off the accelerator pedal. there may be a malfunction in the immobi- If the engine turns over at its normal If the engine does not start after 15 se- lizer system.
  • Page 235 (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
  • Page 236 Positive terminal Discharged (“+” mark) battery Discharged battery Jumper Booster Jumper cable cable Positive terminal Booster Negative terminal battery (“+” mark) battery (“−” mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.
  • Page 237: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    “LOCK”, and try starting the engine vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle 7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover again. checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as cloths—they may now contain sulfuric If the engine will not start, see “If your possible.
  • Page 238: If Your Vehicle Overheats

    You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and...
  • Page 239: If You Have A Flat Tire

    If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually D Make sure to set the jack prop- CAUTION while driving in a straight line. erly in the jack point. Raising Move cautiously off the road to a When jacking, be sure to observe the vehicle with jack improper- safe place well away from the traf- the following to reduce the possi-...
  • Page 240 The compact spare tire can be used NOTICE many times, if necessary. It has tread Do not continue driving with a life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) de- pending on road conditions and your deflated tire. Driving even a driving habits.
  • Page 241 —Required tools and spare tire D Replace the compact spare tire with the standard tire as soon as possible. D Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire. NOTICE Your ground clearance is re- duced when the compact spare 1.
  • Page 242 —Blocking the wheel The compact tire storage area is de- signed only for a compact spare tire. Standard size tires cannot be stored in this storage area. To remove the spare tire: 2. Block the wheel diagonally op- posite the flat tire to keep the 1.
  • Page 243 —Removing wheel ornament —Loosening wheel nuts (steel wheels) CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious ac- cident. 3. Remove the wheel ornament. 4.
  • Page 244 —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle Jack point guide 5. Position the jack at the correct With side mud guards—The jack point 6. After making sure that no one jack point as shown. guides are located under the side is in the vehicle, raise it high mud guards.
  • Page 245 —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 7. Remove the wheel nuts and Before putting on wheels, remove any change tires. corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation Lift the flat tire straight off and put it of wheels without good metal−to−met- aside.
  • Page 246 —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and damaging the bolts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a seri- ous accident.
  • Page 247 —Stowing flat tire 10.Restow all the tools and jack se- CAUTION curely in the luggage storage box. Then secure the flat tire in D When lowering the vehicle, the luggage compartment with make sure all portions of your the tire tie−down belts and tie− body and all other persons down hooks as follows.
  • Page 248 Buckle 2. Put the flat tire on the rear luggage 3. Pass the belts through the center 4. Attach the other clips of the belts storage box lid with the outer side hole of the wheel as shown above. to the lower rear tie−down hooks. of the wheel facing up.
  • Page 249 —After changing wheels 5. Position the tire edge against the 11. Check the air pressure of the re- rear center end of the rear luggage placed tire. storage box lid. Then pull the ends Adjust the air pressure to the specifi- of the belts to secure the tire se- cation designated on page 300 in curely.
  • Page 250 After repairing the flat tire, change CAUTION it with compact spare tire and rein- stall the wheel ornament as fol- D Take due care in handling the lows. ornament to avoid unexpected Steel wheels— personal injury. 1. Put the wheel ornament into posi- D Do not attach a heavily dam- tion.
  • Page 251: If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck

    If your vehicle needs to be If your vehicle becomes stuck towed— If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it If you rock your vehicle, observe the —From front forward and backward.
  • Page 252 If towing is necessary, we recommend TOWING PRECAUTIONS: NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota Use a safety chain system for all towing, dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Do not tow with the key removed or and abide by the state/provincial and local vice.
  • Page 253 (c) Towing with sling type truck If towing is necessary, we recommend towing eyelet and towing cable or you to have it done by your Toyota chain. The eyelet and towing cable or NOTICE dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- chain may break and cause serious vice.
  • Page 254: If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever

    6. Start the engine. For your safety, 2. Pry up the cover with a flathead keep the brake pedal depressed. screwdriver or equivalent. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 255: If You Lose Your Keys

    Even if you lose only one key, contact Have the registered identification numbers your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If of your transmitters deleted from your ve- you lose all your master keys, you cannot hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as make new keys;...
  • Page 257 APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
  • Page 258 Now, it is up to be dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do you. Proper care of your Toyota can help more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 259 Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota Hand−washing your Toyota ter and dirt can accumulate under the Keep your vehicle clean by regular Work in the shade and wait until the floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc- washing.
  • Page 260 To prevent damage to the antenna, rub or press hard—you might scratch make sure it is removed before driv- Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not the paint. ing your Toyota through an automatic scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper NOTICE car wash. faces are soft.
  • Page 261 Cleaning the interior 2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If Vinyl interior CAUTION the finish has become extremely weath- The vinyl upholstery may be easily ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol- cleaned with a mild soap or detergent Vehicles with side airbags and cur- lowed by a separate wax.
  • Page 262 Carpets Windows z If you use a liquid car freshener, do Use a good foam−type shampoo to The windows may be cleaned with any not apply the liquid onto the ve- clean the carpets. household window cleaner. hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con- Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove tain ingredients...
  • Page 263 Use of a nylon brush or synthetic cleaning of your Toyota, your local fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer fine grained surface of the leather. them. z Mildew may develop on soiled leath- er upholstery. Be especially careful to avoid oil spots.
  • Page 265 SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
  • Page 266: Maintenance Requirements

    Simple instructions for how to per- or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War- form them are presented on page 259 in pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
  • Page 267: General Maintenance

    Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- should investigate the cause or take your al information. ment” for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Radiator, condenser and hoses fied service shop immediately. It is recom- mended that any problem you notice be...
  • Page 268 Power steering fluid level Seats Parking brake Check the level through the reservoir. The Check that all front seat controls such as Check that the lever has the proper travel level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD” seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op- and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle range depending on the fluid temperature.
  • Page 269: Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing

    Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as Check that all doors and back door includ- indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.
  • Page 270: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs

    Toyota dealer comes on. In this case, your vehicle may to prepare the vehicle for re−testing. not pass the I/M test and need to be repaired.
  • Page 271 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .
  • Page 272 Engine compartment overview 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil level dipstick 3. Engine coolant reservoir 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Fuse block 7. Battery 8. Radiator 9. Electric cooling fan 10. Condenser 11. Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank...
  • Page 273 Read separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Section 6, there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools.
  • Page 274 Do not leave anything that may z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life skin, wash thoroughly with soap burn easily, such as paper or rags, Coolant” or similar high quality eth- and water.
  • Page 275 Funnel (only for adding coolant) sure to wash it off with water to nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- prevent it from damaging the parts CHECKING BRAKE FLUID signed in metric sizes, so your tools must or paint.
  • Page 276 Positioning the jack CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES When jacking up your vehicle with the jack, position jack correctly as Parts (if replacement is necessary): shown in the illustrations. Fuse with same amperage rating as original CAUTION ADDING WASHER FLUID When jacking, be sure to observe the Parts: following to reduce the possibility of Water...
  • Page 277 Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone; use vehicle support stands. Do not raise the vehicle with some- one in the vehicle. When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or un- derneath the jack.
  • Page 279 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .
  • Page 280: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the engine oil level ENGINE OIL SELECTION NOTICE “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in Low level Full level Be careful not to drop engine oil on your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved the vehicle components. “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent...
  • Page 281 Mark is added to some oil con- Toyota engines. tainers to help you select the oil you should use. Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details about “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
  • Page 282: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    “Toyota Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and If you can find no leak, have your Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is formulated 45% deionized water. This coolant pro- dealer test the cap pressure and check with long−life...
  • Page 283: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    Fill the brake fluid to the dotted tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. line. This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cap back on.
  • Page 284: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    Checking tire inflation Checking power steering fluid pressure Clean all dirt from the outside of the res- If hot ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If O.K. the fluid is cold, the level should be in the If cold O.K.
  • Page 285 D Always use a tire pressure Keep your tire inflation pressures Tire pressure gauge at the proper level. gauge. The appearance of a tire can be misleading. Besides, tire The recommended cold tire inflation inflation pressures that are even pressures, tire sizes and the com- just a few pounds off can degrade bined weight of occupants and cargo ride and handling.
  • Page 286 D A greater possibility of tire waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driv- damage from road hazards ing, reduce tire life and make your ve- hicle less safe to drive. If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it checked by your Toyota deal-...
  • Page 287: Checking And Replacing Tires

    Checking and replacing tires The tires on your Toyota have built−in NOTICE Tread wear indicator tread wear indicators to help you know when the tires need replace- profile tire like ment. When the tread depth wears to P215/50ZR17 or P215/50R17 90H 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica-...
  • Page 288 If you are not speedometer/odometer calibration, hicle, as this may cause dan- sure, consult with your Toyota dealer. ground clearance, and clearance be- gerous handling characteris- tween the body and tires or snow If air loss occurs while driving, do not tics resulting in loss of control.
  • Page 289: Rotating Tires

    Rotating tires Toyota recommends all four tires, When rotating tires, check for uneven or at least both of the front or rear wear and damage. Abnormal wear is tires be replaced at a time as a set. usually caused by incorrect tire pres- sure, improper wheel alignment, out−...
  • Page 290: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

    Installing snow tires and chains WHEN SNOW TIRES SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION CHAINS Snow tires should be installed on all Snow tires or chains are recommended wheels. when driving on snow or ice. Installing snow tires on the front wheels On wet or dry roads, conventional tires only can lead to an excessive difference provide better traction than snow tires.
  • Page 291: Replacing Wheels

    Correct replacement wheels are available (1/4—1/2 mile). avoid losing control of the vehicle. at your Toyota dealer. Otherwise an accident may occur. When installing chains on your tires, care- A wheel of a different size or type may fully follow the instructions of the chain adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- manufacturer.
  • Page 292: Aluminum Wheel Precautions

    When balancing your wheels, use only characteristics resulting in loss of Toyota balance weights or equivalent control. Otherwise, an accident may and a plastic or rubber hammer. occur resulting in death or serious As with any wheel, periodically check injuries.
  • Page 293 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .
  • Page 294 Checking battery condition— —Checking battery exterior —Precautions Terminals Ground cable CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
  • Page 295 Charging necessary. Have battery Dark White checked by your NOTICE Toyota dealer. Never recharge the battery while the Clear or Have battery engine is running. Also, be sure all light checked by your accessories are turned off.
  • Page 296 Checking and replacing fuses Type A fuses can be pulled out by using the pull−out tool. The location of the pull− out tool is shown in the illustration. Type A If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.
  • Page 297 You may use plain water as washer fluid. there is a problem with the electrical sys- However, in cold areas where tempera- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as tures range below the freezing point, use soon as possible.
  • Page 298 Toyota dealer. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas Stop/tail and rear inside and require special handling. side marker 7443 21/5 They burst shatter lights scratched or dropped.
  • Page 299 —Headlights (low beam) Bulb Light bulbs Type Interior lights — Personal lights (on the inside rear view mirror without compass) Personal lights (on the switch panel of the — electric moon roof) 1. Open the hood. Turn the bulb base 2.
  • Page 300 LEFT−HAND HEADLIGHT: Remove the Aiming is not necessary after replacing clip and pull out and twist the air the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- cleaner duct unit as shown. essary, contact your Toyota dealer. Installing the clip...
  • Page 301 4. Install a new bulb and connector to the front of the vehicle. into the mounting hole. 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 302 —Front fog lights lights and front turn signal lights If either the left or right front fog light bulbs burns out, contact your Toyota dealer. NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog light bulbs by yourself. You may dam-...
  • Page 303 —High mounted stoplight a: Stop/tail and rear side marker light Remove the clips and the cover. Removing the clips b: Rear turn signal light c: Back−up light Installing the clips...
  • Page 304 —License plate lights Remove the bolts with a Phillips−head Remove the cover with a flathead screw- screwdriver. driver which is wrapped with a cloth.
  • Page 307 SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights ........Engine .
  • Page 308: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and weights Engine Model: P215/50ZR17 P205/55R16 89H tires 1ZZ−FE P215/50R17 90H tires Type: Overall length mm (in.) 4350 (171.3) 4350 (171.3) 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Overall width mm (in.) 1775 (69.9) 1775 (69.9) Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 79.0 91.5 (3.11 3.60)
  • Page 309: Fuel

    Outside temperature With filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7) Without filter 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent ther details.
  • Page 310 ∗ : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV used in your Toyota vehicle at factory ter the key is removed with all the lights fill. In order to avoid technical problems, Change automatic transmission fluid only...
  • Page 311 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.): Without anti−lock brake system 78 (3.07) With anti−lock brake system 76 (2.99) Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24) Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04) Lining wear limit, mm (in.):...
  • Page 312: Tires

    Tires Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure: Front and rear kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Tire size Front Rear Wheel size P205/55R16 89H 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) 6 1/2JJ P215/50ZR17 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) 7 JJ P215/50R17 90H 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)
  • Page 313: Fuses

    Fuses 9. MAIN 30 A: Starting system, “AM2” fuse 10. DOME 15 A: Audio system, clock, per- sonal lights, interior lights, open door warning light, wireless remote control system 11. HORN 10 A: Horn 12. HAZARD 10 A: Emergency flashers, turn signal lights 13.
  • Page 314 21. AM2 15 A: Charging system, multiport 32. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, air 39. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system fuel injection system/sequential multi- conditioning system, daytime running 40. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger, port fuel injection system, starting sys- light system, charging system, auto “M−HTR/DEF I−UP”...
  • Page 315 SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... .
  • Page 316 However, NHTSA cannot be- come involved in individual problems be- tween you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 317 Hawaii www.toyotahawaii.com Canada www.toyota.ca 2006 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation. 2007MY COROLLA MATRIX from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM12B33U)
  • Page 318 ’07 MATRIX_U (L/O 0608) qU−2 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ... D If your vehicle will not start ......... D If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 319: Important Information About This Manual

    ’07 MATRIX_U (L/O 0608) Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION...
  • Page 320: Occupant Restraint Systems

    None of these systems, either individ- Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 321: Event Data Recorder

    Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section D Engine speed 1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not of ownership of this vehicle.
  • Page 322 EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include activating the VSC under which the VSC Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a EDR will record certain information. The VSC EDR may...
  • Page 323 ’07 MATRIX_U (L/O 0608) New vehicle warranty Important health and safety information about your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: D New vehicle warranty CAUTION D Emission control systems warranty WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-...
  • Page 324 Toyota Toyota A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require- for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod- Standard.
  • Page 325 Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten- sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle. viii...
  • Page 326 ’07 MATRIX_U (L/O 0608) Leak detection pump This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This check is done approximately five hours after the engine is turned off. So you may hear sound coming from under- neath the luggage compartment for several minutes. It does not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 327 ’07 MATRIX_U (L/O 0608) 2007MY COROLLA MATRIX from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM12B33U)
  • Page 328 The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.
  • Page 329 The repair manual outlines exactly what maintenance The repair manual for COROLLA MATRIX may is required and clearly explains how to do the work be purchased from any Toyota dealer or the Mate- yourself step−by−step. rial Distribution Center. To purchase the repair...
  • Page 330 ’07 MATRIX_U (L/O 0608) WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts. Toyota belts are: Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.

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