WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel WWW.MANUALS.WS...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument panel overview 1. Side vent 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Rear view mirror remote control lever 5. Glovebox 6. Power door lock switch 7. Power window switches 8. Parking brake lever 9. Automatic transmission selctor lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 1. Instrument panel light control knob 2. Headlight and turn signal switch 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Emergency flasher switch 5. Clock 6. Air conditioning controls 7. Car audio 8. Cigarette lighter 9. Ashtray 10. Cup holders 11. Rear window defogger switch 12.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument cluster overview DWithout tachometer 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. Odometer 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Fuel gauge 5. Speedmeter 8. Trip meter 3. Service reminder indicators or 6. Tachometer indicator lights WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS DWithout tachometer 1. Fuel gauge 4. Speedometer 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Service reminder indicators or 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge 8. Trip meter indicator lights 6. Theft deterrent system indicator light 3. Odometer WWW.MANUALS.WS...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 Keys OPERATION OF KEY PLATE Type A— INSTRUMENTS AND Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key. CONTROLS— 1. Master key—This key works in every lock. Chapter 1-2 2. Subkey—This key will not work in the trunk.
To unlock: Turn the key backward. Closing the door with the lock button by a Toyota dealer using the key number. pushed in will also lock the door. Be care- Vehicles with power door lock sys- You should also put a copy of the key ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- Driver’s side REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Power windows CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, espe- cially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all oc- cupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Trunk lid— —Lock release lever CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. To open the trunk lid from the outside, To open the trunk lid from the driver’s insert the master key and turn it clock- seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Luggage security system Hood This system deactivates the lock re- 2. After closing the trunk lid, insert To open the hood, do the following. lease lever so that things locked in the the master key and turn it counter- 1.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Theft deterrent system (for Puerto Rico) 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the 3. Hold the hood open by inserting To deter the vehicle theft, the system is auxiliary catch lever and lift the the support rod into the slot. designed to give an alarm and keep the hood.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Be careful not to use the key when open- Reactiviating the alarm ing either front door. This will cancel the Once set, the system automatically resets system. the alarm each time all the doors, trunk and hood are closed after the alarm stops. 4.
The indicator light gives the following If the system does not work properly, have three indications. it checked by your Toyota dealer. FLASHING—The system is set. You need the key to open the doors, trunk and hood. ON—The system will automatically be set when the time comes.
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CAUTION D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built- D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- in check valve to reduce fuel tank low open flames when refuelling.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Front seats— Part 1 Seats —Seat adjustment precautions OPERATION OF While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel and instrument INSTRUMENTS AND upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- panel controls are within easy reach of the erly wear the seat belts provided.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LE- D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers. the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.
—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry WWW.MANUALS.WS (2-door models) Fold-down rear seat CAUTION D After pulling back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure it is secured in place. D Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- neck or face, move the child to the center strained at all times with the seat belts position and use the center lap belt.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- neck or face, move the child to the center strained at all times with the seat belts position and use the center lap belt.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS D Keep the belts clean and dry. If CAUTION they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Persons should ride in their seats Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive properly wearing their seat belts cleaners-they may severely weak- whenever the vehicle is moving.
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The retractor will lock the belt during a normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock seat until the seat belt is fixed. It if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION CAUTION D High-positioned lap belts and Always make sure the shoulder loose-fitting belts both could belt is positioned across the center cause severe injuries due to slid- of your shoulder. The belt should ing under the lap belt during a col- be kept away from your neck, but lision.
D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your To release the belt, press the buckle- Sit up straight and well back in the child from injury.
If your seat belt cannot be fastened se- curely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able from your Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender.
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D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the To connect the extender to the seat seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant belt, insert the tab into the seat belt or your child from injury.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS SRS airbags (for U.S.A.) The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- This indicator comes on when the The SRS airbag system is designed to tem) airbags are designed to provide ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or activate in response to a severe frontal further protection to the driver and “ON”...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on im- pact, or if it is involved in an underride col- lision (a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck.)
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WWW.MANUALS.WS In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the CAUTION airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the airbags D The SRS airbag system is designed with non- toxic nitrogen gas to help restrain only as a supplement to the prima- the forward motion of the occupants.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS D Only D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or D Do not allow a child to stand up, or when it is unavoidable should a forward-facing child re- lean over the dashboard when the to kneel on the front passenger straint system be used on the front vehicle is in use.
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries. NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic items...
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In the following cases, contact your The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- This indicator comes on when the Toyota dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbag is designed to provide fur- ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or D The SRS airbags have been inflated.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on im- pact, or if it is involved in an underride col- lision (e.g.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the CAUTION airbag inflator. Then a chemical reaction in the inflator momentarily fills the airbag The SRS airbag system is designed with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help re- only as a supplement to the primary strain the forward motion of the driver.
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NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two-way radio,...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child D Toyota strongly urges use of a restraint systems for children small proper child restraint system that enough to use it. conforms to the size of the child on the rear seat.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child D Toyota strongly urges use of a restraint systems for children small proper child restraint system that enough to use it. conforms to the size of the child on the rear seat.
If it is not re- cident statistics, the child is safer when Toyota dealer. strained securely, it can cause in- properly restrained in the rear seat than in jury to the child in the event of a * CRS installation kit the front seat.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —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.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Installation with 2-point type seat belt (A)INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Run the center lap belt through or around the infant seat following the in- CAUTION An infant seat is used in rear-facing structions provided by its manufactur- only. er and insert the tab into the buckle Do not use a rear-facing child re- taking care not to twist the lap belt.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 3. To remove the infant seat, press the (B)CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA- buckle-release button. TION CAUTION A convertible seat is used in forward facing and rear-facing position de- Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it in- pending on the child’s age and size.
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D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is 1. Run the center lap belt through or 2. While pressing the convertible seat fixed.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Installation with 3-point type seat belt 3. To remove the convertible seat, press (A)INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION the buckle-release button. CAUTION An infant seat is used in rear-facing position only. Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through D Do not use a rear-facing child re- or around the infant seat following the CAUTION straint system in the rear seat if it instructions provided by its manufac- interferes with the lock mecha- D Vehicles with a passenger airbag: turer and insert the tab into the buckle nism of the front seats.
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Contact your 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is then against the seat cushion and seat-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B)CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA- buckle-release button and allow the TION CAUTION belt to retract completely. The belt will A convertible seat is used in forward- D Push and pull the child restraint move freely again and be ready to facing and rear-facing position de- work for an adult or older child passen-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS D Do not use a rear-facing child re- Only when it is unavoidable should CAUTION straint system in the rear seat if it a forward-facing child restraint sys- interferes with the lock mecha- tem be used on the front seat. Al- D Vehicles with a passenger airbag: nism of the front seats.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 3. While pressing the convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press firmly against the seat cushion and CAUTION the buckle-release button and allow seatback, let the shoulder belt retract the belt to retract completely. The belt as far as it will go to hold the convert- will move freely again and be ready to Push and pull the child restraint ible seat securely.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS (C)BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or CAUTION A booster seat is used in forward-fac- around the booster seat and child fol- ing position only. D Vehicles with a passenger airbag: lowing the instructions provided by its Only when it is unavoidable manufacturer and insert the tab into...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS D If the seat belt does not function CAUTION normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your To- D Always make sure the shoulder yota dealer immediately. Do not belt is positioned across the cen- use the seat until the seat belt is ter of child’s shoulder.
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3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion. If your child restraint system does not pro- vide any of the necessary parts, ask your Toyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint sys- tem”.) If your child restraint system requires On the filler panel behind the rear seat the use of a top strap, latch the hook a.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Rear view mirror remote Anti-glare inside rear view Outside rear view mirrors— control mirror Adjust the mirror so you can just see To adjust the rear view mirror, simply To reduce glare from the headlights of the side of your vehicle in the mirror. operate the control lever.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 Headlights and turn signals OPERATION OF NOTICE INSTRUMENTS AND To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights CONTROLS— on for a long period when the engine is not running. Daytime running light system (Canada Chapter 1-4 only) Lights, Wipers...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Emergency flashers High-Low beams—For high beams, To turn on the emergency flashers, TURN SIGNALS turn the headlights on and push the lever push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ away from you (position 1). Pull the lever All the turn signal lights will flash.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument panel light control Interior light NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the ment panel lights, turn the knob.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Windshield wipers and Windshield wipers and washer (intermittent type) washer (mist type) To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The key must be in the “ON” position. Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Rear window defogger To turn on the windshield wipers, Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger move the lever to the desired setting. on for a long time could cause the battery The key must be in the “ON”...
INSTRUMENTS AND the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving CONTROLS— several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine coolant temperature Tachometer gauge NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Service reminder indicators Odometer and trip meter and warning buzzers These meters show the running dis- tance. 1. Odometer—It shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 2. Trip meter—It shows the distance driv- en since the last time it was set to zero. The black digits on white indicate tenth or kilometers or miles.
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(For tow- charged. Turn off the air conditioning, block. It may ruin the engine. blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the ing information, see Part 4.) nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
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After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the airbag your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. system is operating properly. (f) “ABS” Warning Light The warning light system monitors the...
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If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- WWW.MANUALS.WS sible.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Ignition switch with steering Part 1 lock OPERATION OF You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. On INSTRUMENTS AND vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be in the “P” posi- CONTROLS—...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Automatic transmission (3-speed type) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON” position and the lock re- lease button depressed).
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WWW.MANUALS.WS (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the “2” and “L” positions z Do not continue hill climbing or To use engine braking, you can downshift The “2” and “L” positions are used for hard towing for a long time in the the transmission as follows: strong engine braking as described pre- “2”...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS (e) Parking NOTICE NOTICE 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Do not hold the vehicle on an If you rock your vehicle, observe the 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to upgrade with the accelerator pedal. following precautions to prevent securely apply the parking brake.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Your automatic transmission has a shift 3. Release the parking brake and brake (c) Using the “2” and “L” positions lock system to minimize the possibility of pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal The “2” and “L” positions are used for incorrect operation.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS z Do not continue hill climbing or NOTICE CAUTION hard towing for a long time in the Do not hold the vehicle on an “2” or “L” position. This may While the vehicle is moving, never upgrade with the accelerator pedal. cause severe automatic trasmis- attempt to move the selector lever It can cause the transmission to...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Manual transmission Recommended shifting speeds NOTICE The transmission is fully synchronized If you rock your vehicle, observe the and upshifting or downshifting is easy. following precautions to prevent For the best compromise between fuel damage to the transmission and economy and vehicle performance, you other parts.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Parking brake Maximum allowable speeds Good driving practice To get on a highway or to pass slower traf- If it difficult to shift into reverse, put the fic, maximum acceleration may be neces- transmission in neutral, release the clutch sary.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS When parking, firmly apply the park- ing brake to avoid inadvertent creep- ing. To set: pull up the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Pull up the lever slightly, press the thumb button, and lower.
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Car audio system— WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 —Reference OPERATION OF Operating tips Side vents INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1-7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system Car audio system Type 1-1: AM·FM ETR radio Reference Using your audio system: some basics Using your audio system: controls and features Car audio system operating...
—Using your audio system: some basics 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.
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NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is retracted before driv- ing your Toyota through an auto- matic car wash. YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to the right.
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—Using your audio system: controls and features WWW.MANUALS.WS D Type 1-1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS D Type 1-2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) BAL (Balance) PWR VOL (Power Volume) These buttons are used to preset and This knob lets you adjust the balance be- Push “PWR VOL” to turn the audio sys- tune in radio stations. tween the right and left speakers.
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Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push the knob back into its retracted position. TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the “ ” (up) or “ ” (down) side of “TUNE” to step up or down the station band.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS D Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS *: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab- 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Press buttons) If the audio system is off, you can turn on oratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double D symbol the radio by pushing “AM FM”.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS PWR/VOL (Power/Volume) SCAN ST (Stereo reception) display Your radio automatically changes to ste- Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio sys- You can either scan all the frequencies on reo reception when a stereo broadcast is tem on and off. Turn the “PWR/VOL” knob a band or scan only the preset stations for received.
Tuning crease with the distance from the radio ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGIC transmitter. They are often accompanied Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio by distortion. (ETR). On some audio-units, when the instru- ment panel lights are on, the letters on op- Multi-path—FM signals are reflective,...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Use high-quality cassettes. z Low-quality cassette tapes can cause Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by upper atmosphere-especially many problems, including poor sound, night. These reflected signals can inter- inconsistent playing speed, fere with those received directly from the constant auto-reversing. They can radio station, causing the radio station to also get stuck or tangled in the cas- sound alternately strong and weak.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Air Intake Selector 2. Temperature Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. “A/C” Button (on some models) WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Fan speed selector For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after “A/C” button. Move the lever to adjust the fan speed-to the right to increase, to the left to de- crease. Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature- to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
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If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air in- side the vehicle.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air condi- tioning to cool the interior more quickly.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Heating Air conditioning Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—...
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Side vents If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents. The side vents may be opened or closed as shown. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed time is automatically set to 1:00 (one o’clock). Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or When the instrument panel lights are equivalent for replacement. turned on, the brightness of the time indi- cation will be reduced.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Glovebox Cup holder ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, pull it out. When finished wiith your cigarette, thor- oughly extingish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push it back in completely.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size. CAUTION If the floor mat has a hole, then it is de- signed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in Make sure the floor mat is properly the floor carpet.
1600 km (1000 miles) can add To help prevent gas station mixups, your YOUR TOYOTA to the future economy and long life of your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- vehicle: Break-in period ing. The special nozzle on pumps with un- D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
FUEL TANK CAPACITY If you detect heavy knocking even when 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 imp. gal.) If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be using the recommended fuel, or if you sure that it is unleaded, has an octane...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Operation in foreign countries Three-way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... A large amount of unburned gases First, comply with the vehicle registration flowing into the three-way catalytic laws. converter may cause it to overheat Second, confirm the availability of the and create a fire hazard.
D Do not remain for a long time in a Have the cause immediately lo- quired by the Toyota Maintenance parked vehicle with the engine run- cated and corrected. Schedule. For scheduled mainte- ning.
D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston More oil is consumed by high-speed driv- Toyota recommends that the oil level be ing and frequent acceleration and decel- rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Twin ground electrode spark plugs Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE- CAUTION SYSTEM The tandem master cylinder brake sys- D Do not pump the brake pedal if the tem is a hydraulic system with two sepa- engine stalls. Each push on the rate sub-systems.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS D Even though the anti-lock brake sys- You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the tem is operating, a driver cannot main- engine is started or just after the vehicle tain full control on certain slippery road is started.
Have your vehicle checked dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- signed passengers. They by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- tor damage can result if the pads are not should ride in their seats with their sible. replaced when necessary.
The vehicle indentification number (VIN) Part 8. is also on the Certification Label or on the manufacturuer’s plate. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Theft prevention labels -Engine number (except for Canada) Suspension and chassis Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 inches) by 16 mm 0.63 inch). Do not modify the suspension/ The purpose of these labels is to reduce chassis with lift kits, spacers, the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- springs, etc.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your CAUTION vehicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires D Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can Summer tires are high-speed capability cause dangerous handling char- tires best suited to highway driving under acteristics, resulting in loss of dry conditions.
How to start the engine— WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 3 (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine STARTING AND 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- DRIVING 2.
See “If your vehicle will not start” in Part 4. while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake pulled. If they WWW.MANUALS.WS still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
Sudden ac- harder starting. If you are not sure about celeration engine braking, which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer- could cause the vehicle to spin or he will be pleased to help. skid. Keep the door locks from freezing.
Depending on where you are driving, freeze solution. we recommend you carry some emer- gency equipment. This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow Some of the things you might put in the ve- the manufacturer’s directions for how hicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag much to mix with water.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too D Avoid continuous speeding up and D Keep the bottom of your vehicle Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li- slowing down. Stop-and-go driving free from mud, etc. This not only ter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it easy.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will If you lose your keys not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. NOTICE Do not pull— or push-start the vehicle.
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CAUTION is correct. If the engine still will not start, it needs ad- D Batteries contain sulfuric acid justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. which is poisonous and corrosive. Wear protective safety glasses...
WWW.MANUALS.WS JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the ve- hicles are not touching. Turn off all un- necessary lights and accessories. 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster and discharged bat- teries.
WWW.MANUALS.WS If your engine stalls while driving 6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the If your engine stalls while driving exact reverse order: the negative 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping cable and then the positive cable. a straight line. Move cautiously off the 7.
You should have it opening the hood. If there is no coolant mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as- checked as soon as possible at your sistance. boiling over or steam, leave the engine Toyota dealer.
WWW.MANUALS.WS If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping D Stop the vehicle on a level place a straight line. Move cautiously off the and chock the wheel diagonally road to a safe place well away from the opposite being traffic.
1 Wheel nut wrench D The compact spare tire was de- 2 Jack signed especially for your Toyota. Do not use it on any other vehicle. 3 Jack handle D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) 4 Spare tire...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Blocking the wheel Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: 2. Block the wheel diagonally oppo- To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 un- 1. Remove the spare tire cover. site the flat tire to keep the vehicle til the jack is free.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Removing wheel ornament —Loosening wheel nuts 3. Remove the wheel ornament. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the bev- eled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown. CAUTION Do not try to pull the ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament avoid unexpected...
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack 6. After making sure that no one is in point as shown. the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Changing wheels —Reinstalling wheel nuts Before putting on wheels, remove any 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a tires. tight. wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Lowering your vehicle —Reinstalling wheel ornament CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground. 9. Lower the vehicle completely and 10.
11. Check the air pressure of the re- If towing is necessary, we recommend placed tire. you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Adjust the air pressure to the specification vice. In consultation with them, have designated in Part 8.
WWW.MANUALS.WS TOWING PRECAUTIONS: NOTICE Use a safety chain system for all towing, Do not tow with the key removed or and abide by the state/provincial and local in the “LOCK” position when laws. The wheels and axle on the ground towing from the rear without a must be in good condition.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota only cable chain dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- specifically intended for use in vice. If towing service is not available in an towing vehicles.
WWW.MANUALS.WS If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you can give them the key num- ber. See the suggestion given in “Keys” in Chapter 1-2.
Now, it is up to you. Proper D High temperatures will cause corro- CARE care of your Toyota can help ensure long- sion to those components of the ve- term corrosion prevention. hicle which are prevented from quick-...
See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and to resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will for more tips. be happy to assist in supplying and instal- keep it wet by dipping it frequently into Check the condition of your vehicle’s...
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Toyota through an placed in a high heat paint waxing automatic car wash. booth. High temperatures could 3. Rinse thoroughly — dried soap can damage the bumpers.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Cleaning the interior NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION Do not use dye or bleach on the solvent, thinner, belts-it may weaken them. Do not wash the vehicle floor with gasoline or window cleaner on the water, or allow water to get into the interior.
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These chemicals can If you have any questions about the z Never use organic substances cause discoloring, staining or cleaning of your Toyota, your local peeling of the surface. such as benzine, alcohol or gaso- Toyota dealer will be pleased to...
These checks or inspections can be done WWW.MANUALS.WS er’s Guide, Owner’s Manual Supple- either by yourself or a qualified technician, ment or Warranty Booklet for complete or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be warranty information. pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
They learn to work on Booklet for the details. to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, shop immediately. It is recommended rather than while they are working on it.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Tire surface and wheel nuts INSIDE THE VEHICLE Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Items listed below should be checked buckles, retractors and anchors operate or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for regularly, e.g.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Does your vehicle need repairing? Automatic transmission “Park” mech- Brake fluid level Be on the alert for changes in perfor- anism mance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that in- Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. dicate service is needed. Some important Check the lock release button of the se- See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa- clues are as follows:...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or repair. CAUTION Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked. It could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE— Chapter 7-1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do-it-yourself service precautions Parts and tools WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Read the sepa- tor, exhaust manifold, power rate Toyota Warranty statement for details steering fluid reservoir and spark and suggestions. plug boots, etc.—will be hot. So This part gives instructions only for those be careful not to touch them. Oil,...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS D Dispose of used oil and filter only D Be sure that the ignition is off if you z Use only spark plugs of the speci- in a safe and acceptable manner. work near the electric cooling fans fied type. Using other types will Do not dispose of used oil and fil- or radiator grille.
Tools: Tools: need on performing do-it-yourself main- D Rag or paper towel D Warm water tenance. Remember all Toyota parts are D Funnel (only for adding fluid) D Baking soda designed in metric sizes, so your tools D Grease Checking power steering fluid must be metric.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Tools: D Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in “Re- placing light bulbs” in Chapter 7-3.) Tools: D Screwdriver D Conventional Wrench WWW.MANUALS.WS...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 7 Checking the engine oil level DO-IT-YOURSELF If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level, add engine oil of MAINTENANCE— the same type as already in the engine. Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time, checking Chapter 7-2 the dipstick.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine oil selection Oil identification marks Use API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” mul- Either or both API registered marks are tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en- added to some oil containers to help gine oil. you select the oil you should use. Recommended viscosity (SAE): The API Service Symbol is located any- where on the outside of the container.
NOTICE and water pump. Do not use alcohol type antifreeze If you can find no leak, have your Toyota or plain water alone. dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking power steering fluid To check the fluid level, simply look at NOTICE the see-through reservoir. The level If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash should be between the “MAX” and it off with water to prevent it from “MIN”...
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it age. checked by your Toyota dealer. Keep your tire pressures at the proper The following instructions for check- CAUTION level.
Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer’s recom- mended size. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be To equalize tire wear and help extend replaced at a time as a set.
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Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or as the original tires on your Toyota. the chain manufacturer’s recom- TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Do not use tires other than those men-...
This must be observed on compact spare tires, too. Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. A wheel of a different size or type may ad- versely affect handling, wheel and bear- ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/...
Checking battery condition— WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 7 —Precautions DO-IT-YOURSELF D If electrolyte gets on your skin, CAUTION thoroughly wash the contact area. MAINTENANCE— If you feel pain or burning, get BATTERY PRECAUTIONS medical attention immediately. D If electrolyte gets on your clothes, The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
WWW.MANUALS.WS —Checking battery exterior —Checking battery fluid There are two types of batteries: Main- NOTICE tenance type and non-maintenance z Be sure the engine and all acces- type. sories are off before performing A non-maintenance battery has “MAIN- maintenance. TENANCE FREE BATTERY” on its top. A z When checking the battery, re- maintenance type battery does not have move the ground cable from the...
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Type A Type B GREEN BLUE Good Charging necessary. DARK WHITE Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. CLEAR or LIGHT Have battery checked YELLOW by your Toyota dealer. NOTICE CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Do not refill the battery with water.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- NOTICE ducing hydrogen gas. Do not overfill the cells. Excess Therefore, before recharging: electrolyte could squirt out of the 1. Maintenance type batteries—Remove battery during heavy charging, the vent plugs. causing corrosion or damage.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking and replacing fuses NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced.
Add washer out tool is shown in the illustration. tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as fluid. soon as possible. If you are not sure whether the fuse has You may use plain water as washer fluid.
WWW.MANUALS.WS Replacing light bulbs— —Headlights The following illustrations show how to Light bulbs Bulb Type gain access to the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and Headlights 60/55 light switch are off. Use bulbs with the Parking, front side wattage ratings given in the table.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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—Rear side marker, rear turn signal, stop and tail, and WWW.MANUALS.WS back-up lights Use a wrench. a: Rear side marker light b: Rear turn signal light c: Stop and tail light d: Back-up light WWW.MANUALS.WS...
WWW.MANUALS.WS Fuel Service specifications Fuel type: ENGINE Recommended oil viscosity (SAE): Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.) Number 91 (Octane rating 87) or higher Intake 0.15 0.25 (0.006 0.010) Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): Exhaust 0.31 0.41 (0.012 0.016) 45 (11.9, 9.9)
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WWW.MANUALS.WS BATTERY MANUAL TRANSAXLE BRAKES Minumum pedal clearance when de- —Maintenance type battery Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50 Specific gravity reading at 20 C (68 F): 1.9 (2.0, 1.7) kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm Oil type: 1.260 Fully charged...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Tires Fuses Tire size: Spare tire T115/70D14 T105/70D14 Except spare tire 115 SR13 P185/60R14 82H P175/65R14 81S Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi): Spare tire 420 (4.2, 60) Except spare tire 6. DOME 10 A: Interior lights, open door 155 SR13 Engine compartment (U.S.A.) warning light, clock, car audio sysem,...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine compartment (Canada only) Instrument panel Instrument panel 17. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meters, 22. IGN 5 A: Charging system, dis- 13. HEAD (LH-UPR) 10 A: Left-hand service reminder indicator and warning charge warning light, multiport fuel injec- headlight (high beam) buzzers (except discharge and open door tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 29. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger 30. PWR 30 A: Power windows, power door lock system Fuses (type C) 31. ABS 60 A: Anti-lock brake system 32. AM1 “DEF”, “WIPER”, “GAUGE”, “ECU-IG”, “TURN”, “IGN” and “PWR” fuses 33. ALT 100 A: “ABS”, “STOP”, “TAIL”, “SRS”, “DEF”, “AM1”,...
A tire marked C may have poor trac- failure. quality grading. tion performance. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Warning: The traction grade assigned to questions you may have as you read this this tire is based on braking (straight information.
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