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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner's Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read
it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully.
Doing so will help you that you can enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free
motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read
the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will
provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of Toyota's policy of continual product improvement, we reserve
the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
©
2008 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.
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  • Page 1 For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.

  • Page 2: Important Information About This Manual

    Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause...

  • Page 3: Occupant Restraint Systems

    None of these systems, either indi- Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time vidually or together, can ensure that there is no injury to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 4 In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten- Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota tial sources of death or serious injury if an occupant is limited warranties:...
  • Page 5 SRS airbag your vehicle, even though these parts may be approved by system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for certain authorities in your country. Toyota therefore cannot precautionary measures or special instructions regarding accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accesso- installation.
  • Page 6 Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle. hicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravi- ty than that of an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, accidents or vehicle rol- lover causing death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Model Code

    Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is. Cab type T: Single−cab P: Double−cab T G N 3 6 L − P The model code appears on the manufacturer’s plate with the heading “MODEL”. See “Your Toyota’s identification” on page 126 for the manufacturer’s plate location.
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  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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 11 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
  • Page 12 Instrument panel overview "View A 1. Side vent ..... . . 2. Instrument cluster ....3.
  • Page 13 "View B 1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches ..2. Wiper and washer switches ..3. Clock ......4.

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster Overview

    Instrument cluster overview 11h048 1. Tachometer ..... . . 4. Engine coolant temperature 6. Trip meter reset knob ... . . gauge .
  • Page 15 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Anti−lock brake system warning light* Brake system warning light* (on some models) Driver’s seat belt reminder light* Open door warning light* (on some models) Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light* SRS warning light* (on some models) (on some models) Charging system warning light* Headlight high beam indicator light...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobilizer system .

  • Page 18: Keys

    Keys (with engine immobilizer system) Your Toyota dealer will need one of mas- ter keys to make a new key with a built− in transponder chip. To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking, leave the sub key with the attendant.
  • Page 19 Otherwise the engine may not start, need additional keys, duplicates can be other objects. or may stop soon after it starts. If made by a Toyota dealer using the key this happens, remove the key once z Do not leave the key exposed to number.

  • Page 20: Engine Immobilizer System

    The engine will start only when glove box. need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- made by a Toyota dealer using the key To protect items locked in the glove box sponds to the registered ID code for number.

  • Page 21: Side Doors

    The system is maintenance−free. 12h081 12h041 For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with a 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 22 12h042 12h043b 12h018 LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS (on INSIDE LOCK KNOB POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH double−cab models) (on some models) Move the lock knob. Move the lock lever to the “LOCK” Push the switch. position as shown on the label. To lock: Push the knob forward.

  • Page 23: Power Windows

    Power windows (on some models) CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors closed locked, especially when small children are in the ve- 12h044 hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle in an accident.
  • Page 24 If the battery is disconnected or run down after the reconnection, the window may not operate automatically. In this Window lock case, you should return the window to switch normal. To normalize the window, pull up and hold 12h046 the switch for a few seconds with the window closed.

  • Page 25: Tailgate

    Tailgate CAUTION Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle. To avoid death or serious injury, you Never leave anyone (particularly a must do the following. small child) alone in your vehicle, Before you close the power win- especially with the ignition key still 12h033b dows, always make sure there is...
  • Page 26 Type A: To open the tailgate, unlock the CAUTION latches as shown. Type B: To open the tailgate, pull the If the open tailgate hides the stop/tail handle up. lights, rear turn signal lights, back−up The support cables will hold the tailgate lights or rear retro reflectors while 12h021 horizontal.

  • Page 27: Hood

    Hood 12h048 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY To open the hood: 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the (type B only) auxiliary catch lever and lift 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood. Insert the master key into the keyhole hood will spring up slightly.

  • Page 28: Fuel Tank Cap

    Fuel tank cap 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. 12i020 3. Hold the hood open by inserting the This indicates that the fuel filler door support rod into the slot.
  • Page 29 CAUTION Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable. 12h052 When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re- moved.
  • Page 30 CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.
  • Page 31 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats ............Front seats .

  • Page 32: Seats

    250 mm (10 the seat if your vehicle has that in the luggage compartment or car- in.) from your driver airbag provides feature. go area. If the occupants are im- you with a clear margin of safety.
  • Page 33 —Seat adjustment precautions Front passenger seat CAUTION While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the the moving parts. Otherwise, your vehicle is moving as the seat may hands or fingers may be caught and The SRS front passenger airbag also unexpectedly move and cause the...
  • Page 34 —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB (only driver’s seat of some models) Turn the knob either way.

  • Page 35: Tumbling Rear Seat Cushion

    Tumbling rear seat cushion (on double−cab models) CAUTION CAUTION Avoid reclining seatback When returning the seats to their more than needed. The seat belts pro- original position, observe the follow- vide maximum protection in a frontal ing precautions in order to prevent 13h004a or rear collision when the driver and death or serious injury in a collision,...

  • Page 36: Head Restraints

    Seat belts— Head restraints —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts Adjust the center of the head re- provided. Failure to do so could increase...
  • Page 37 If seat belt regulations exist in the country to the abdomen or your neck may where you reside, please contact your contact the shoulder belt. In the Toyota dealer for seat belt replacement or event of a frontal collision, installation. more the seat is reclined, the great-...
  • Page 38 Position the lap belt as low as possible Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat tractor and insert the tab into the on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- until the seat belt is fixed, because buckle.
  • Page 39 CAUTION CAUTION Both high−positioned lap belts and Always make sure the shoulder belt loose−fitting belts could cause is positioned across the center of death or serious injuries due to your shoulder. The belt should be 13h024 sliding under the lap belt during a kept away from your neck, but not collision or other unintended event.
  • Page 40 If the seat belt does not function Buckle normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because To release the belt, press the buckle Sit up straight and well back in the...
  • Page 41 CAUTION Too high Both high−positioned and loose−fit- ting lap belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under 13h007 the lap belt during a collision or oth- Adjust to er unintended event. Keep the lap a snug fit belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

  • Page 42: Srs Driver And Front Passenger Airbags

    SRS driver and front passenger airbags (on some models) In response to a severe frontal impact, CAUTION the SRS front airbags work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS front airbag system is de- The SRS front airbags help reduce injuries signed only as a supplement to the mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s primary protection of the driver and...
  • Page 43 The SRS front airbags will deploy if the child restraint system. Toyota severity of the impact is above the de- strongly recommends that all in- signed threshold level, comparable to an fants and children be placed in the...
  • Page 44 The front airbag sensors constantly moni- tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward decelera- tion beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At Hitting curb, Falling into or edge of pavement jumping over a this time, a chemical reaction in the infla- 13h059...
  • Page 45 13h060 can be killed or seriously injured. to the face, chest, arms and hands. These Toyota strongly recommends that: are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of The driver sit as far back as pos-...
  • Page 46 “Child 13h061 13h180 restraint” on page 39. Toyota strongly recommends that all Do not put anything or any part of infants and children be placed in your body on or in front of the the rear seat of the vehicle and be dashboard or steering wheel pad properly restrained.
  • Page 47 Modification of the front end struc- can result in death or serious injury. tion. It goes off after about 6 seconds. ture Consult your Toyota dealer about any This means the SRS front airbags are z Attachment of a grille guard (bull repair and modification.
  • Page 48 If any of the following conditions occurs, NOTICE this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as Do not disconnect the battery cables possible. before contacting your Toyota dealer. The light does not come on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 49: Child Restraint

    Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- Double−cab models: A forward−facing child restraint sys- propriate child restraint systems for Toyota strongly urges use of should allowed children. proper child restraint system which installed on front passenger...
  • Page 50 Do not store the provide a locking clip, you can purchase To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint unsecured in the passen- the following item from your Toyota dealer. ger compartment. restraint system following the manufactur- Locking clip for child restraint system er’s instructions about the appropriate age...
  • Page 51 —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Baby (infant) seat (B) Child (convertible) seat (C) Junior (booster) seat 13h064 13h066a Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
  • Page 52 —Installation with 3−point type seat belt CAUTION Vehicles with a front passenger air- bag: Never install a rear−facing child re- 13h072 13h080 straint system on the front passen- ger seat. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear−facing child re-...
  • Page 53 If your child restraint system does not sion. provide a locking clip, you can purchase If the driver’s seat position does one at your Toyota dealer. (See “—Child not allow sufficient space for safe restraint system” on page 40.) installation,...
  • Page 54 3. To remove the baby (infant) seat, press Contact your Toyota dealer Push and pull the child restraint the buckle release button and allow the immediately. Do not install the child system in different directions to be belt to retract completely.
  • Page 55 CAUTION Vehicles with a front passenger air- bag: Never install a rear−facing child re- 13h074 13h081 straint system on the front passen- ger seat. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear−facing child re- straint system is installed on the...
  • Page 56 13h082 13h075 Move seat fully back To install the forward−facing child (con- A forward−facing child restraint sys- Do not install a child restraint sys- vertible) seat: should allowed tem on the rear seat if it interferes 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through installed on front passenger with the lock mechanism of the...
  • Page 57 If the belt has any its manufacturer. slack, release the buckle and reinstall the locking clip. If your child restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase one at your Toyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint system” on page 40.)
  • Page 58 13H092 13h089 13h083 Move seat fully back 3. To remove the child (convertible) seat, (C) JUNIOR (BOOSTER) SEAT INSTAL- CAUTION press the buckle release button and LATION allow the belt to retract completely. The A junior (booster) seat must be used in Vehicles with a front passenger air- belt will move freely again and be forward−facing position only.
  • Page 59 Both high−positioned lap belts and Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- loose−fitting belts could cause ately. install child To install the junior (booster) seat:...
  • Page 60 —Installation with 2−point type seat belt 13H029a 2. To remove the junior (booster) seat, (A) BABY (INFANT) SEAT CHILD (CONVERTIBLE) SEAT press the buckle release button and INSTALLATION allow the belt to retract. CAUTION A child (convertible) seat must be used in forward−facing position only.
  • Page 61 CAUTION Vehicles with front bench seat: Do not install a child (convertible) seat in the front center position. 13h070 13H036a This seat position is not designed to hold a child (convertible) seat. If used in the front center position, depending on its type, the child (convertible) seat may interfere with the proper usage of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts.
  • Page 62 If the seat belt does not function normally, cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- 2. While pressing the child (convertible) ately. install child CAUTION seat firmly against the seat cushion...
  • Page 63 13H033 3. To remove the child (convertible) seat, press the buckle release button.
  • Page 65 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel ......... . . Outside rear view mirrors .
  • Page 66 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- 14h034 14h013 dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 67 —Power rear view mirror —Folding rear view mirrors control (on some models) NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de−icer to free the mirror. 14h019 14h015 To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
  • Page 68 Anti−glare inside rear view mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- 14h016 hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries. Adjust the mirror so that you can see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.
  • Page 69 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .

  • Page 70: Headlights And Turn Signals

    Headlights and turn signals 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. HEADLIGHTS High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away To turn on the following lights: Twist from you (position 1).

  • Page 71: 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. 14h009 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 72: Front Fog Lights

    Front fog lights Interior light Windshield wipers and washer (on some models) 14h011 To turn on the front fog lights, twist To turn on the interior light, slide the To turn on the windshield wipers, move the band of the headlight/turn signal switch.

  • Page 73: Rear Window Defogger

    If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to have the Push the switch once again to turn the vehicle serviced. defogger off. Make sure you turn the defogger off when NOTICE the window is clear.
  • Page 75 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .

  • Page 76: Fuel Gauge

    The indicator lamp goes off after driving 16i005 16i006 several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The gauge indicates the approximate The gauge indicates the engine coolant quantity of fuel remaining in the tank temperature when the engine switch is when the engine switch is on.

  • Page 77: Tachometer

    Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 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 con- 16i007 15h004 trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.
  • Page 78 3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the odometer each time you push.

  • Page 79: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    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. Fasten front passenger’s seat belt. Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
  • Page 80 If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Fill up tank. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. Close all doors. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately. Remove key. Key reminder buzzer Turn off the lights. Light reminder buzzer...
  • Page 81 (b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light Toyota dealer in the following case: (on some models) This light comes on in the following cases when the engine switch is in the “ON” The light does not come on even if the The light acts as a reminder to buckle up position.
  • Page 82 If it comes on while you are driving in case a, have your vehicle checked/re- Do not drive the vehicle with the paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as warning light on—even for one block. possible. It may ruin the engine.
  • Page 83 Have your vehicle switch is turned to the “ON” position. If (j) SRS Warning Light checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as the anti−lock brake system works properly, (on some models) possible.
  • Page 84 The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds. If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 85 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking brake Engine (ignition) switch ........Manual transmission .
  • Page 86 Engine (ignition) switch “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering CAUTION wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. Never remove the key when the ve- You must push in the key to turn the en- hicle is moving, as this will lock the gine switch from “ACC”...
  • Page 87 Manual transmission Maximum allowable speeds Good driving practice To get on a highway or to pass slower If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- the transmission in neutral, release the essary. Make sure you observe the follow- clutch pedal momentarily, and then try ing maximum allowable speed in each again.
  • Page 88 Parking brake CAUTION Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park- ing brake reminder light is off. 16h001 When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- ing power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting...
  • Page 89 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 90 Reference —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.
  • Page 91 18H033 To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is retracted before driv- ing through an automatic car wash. YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. The compact disc...
  • Page 92 —Controls and features Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows.
  • Page 93 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between (Reverse/Fast−forward buttons) the front and rear speakers. The display These buttons are used to preset and Push and hold the “ ” button (preset ranges from R7 to F7. tune in radio stations.
  • Page 94 Set the disc or magazine again. track currently being played. Push and hold the “ ” side of the button “ERROR 4”: Over−current. Ask your Toyota until you hear a beep. dealer to inspect. When playing a disc featuring both audio “CD OPEN”: The compact disc changer...
  • Page 95 RAND (Random) MP3/WMA Player RPT (Repeat) Compact Disc Player There are two random playback features— Compact Disc Player You can either listen to all the files on the There are two random features—You can There are two repeat features—You can compact disc in random order, or listen to either listen to the tracks on one compact either replay a disc track or a whole com-...
  • Page 96 MP3/WMA Player SCAN Compact Disc Player There are two repeat features—You can Radio There are two scan features—You can ei- either repeat a single file or an entire ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on folder.
  • Page 97 MP3/WMA Player SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Tracking up/down) MP3/WMA Player There are two scan features—You can ei- Radio To file up or down to a different file: ther scan the files in a folder on a specif- Push the “ ” or “ ” side of the “SEEK/ In the seek mode, the radio finds and ic disc or scan the first file of all the TRACK”...
  • Page 98 TEXT MP3/WMA Player TUNE·FILE (Tuning and File up/down) Compact Disc Player This button is used to change the display Radio for the MP3/WMA file that contains text This button is used to change the display Turn the knob clockwise to step up the data.
  • Page 99 Audio system operating hints Here are some common reception prob- NOTICE lems that probably do not indicate a prob- Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by lem with your radio: To ensure correct audio system op- the upper atmosphere—especially at night. erations: These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta- z Be careful not to spill beverages...
  • Page 100 CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS Your compact disc player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only. Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.
  • Page 101 NOTICE z Do not use special shaped, trans- parent/translucent, low quality or la- beled discs such as those shown in the illustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the disc. z This system is not designed for use Correct Wrong...
  • Page 102 MP3/WMA FILES WMA files can contain a WMA tag that is used in the same way as an ID3 MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA tag. WMA tags carry information such (Windows Media Audio) are audio com- as track title, artist name. pression standards.
  • Page 103 The MP3/WMA player does not play CD−R and CD−RW discs back MP3/WMA files from discs record- CD−R/CD−RW discs that have not been er using packet write data transfer subject to the “finalizing process” (a 001.mp3 (UDF format). Discs should be re- process that allows discs to be played 002.wma corded using “pre−mastering”...
  • Page 104 Titles and other text information re- TERMS ID3 Tag— corded on CD−R/CD−RW discs may not Packet write— This is a method of embedding track−re- be displayed by the MP3/WMA player lated information in a MP3 file. This em- This is a general term that describes the (in the case of audio data (CD−DA)).
  • Page 105 ISO 9660 format— m3u— This is the international standard for the Playlists created using “WINAMP” software formatting of CD−ROM folders and files. have a playlist file extension (.m3u). For the ISO 9660 format, there are two MP3— levels of regulations. MP3 is an audio compression standard Level 1: determined by a working group (MPEG) of...
  • Page 107 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... . Air flow selector settings .

  • Page 108: Controls

    Controls 1. “A/C” button (on some models) 2. Air intake selector 3. Temperature selector 4. Fan speed selector 5. Air flow selector 19h014b...
  • Page 109 Fan speed selector 3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor vents. Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- Use with the air intake selector posi- crease. tioned in Fresh. Temperature selector 4.
  • Page 110 “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. h17032 Air intake selector Move the selector lever to select the air source.

  • Page 111: Air Flow Selector Settings

    Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 112 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 be temporarily set to RECIR- Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
  • Page 113 Ventilation Defogging Defrosting For best results, set controls to: 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” Temperature— Towards COLD Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...

  • Page 114: Instrument Panel Vents

    Air conditioning filter— Instrument panel vents Open/ adjust 19H020a 19H041 Close Center vents The air conditioning filter information The air conditioning filter is behind the label is placed in the lower glove box lower glove box. as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed.
  • Page 115 19H023 FRESH mode. To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched- ule. See “Toyota maintenance schedule” on page 170. 1. Turn engine switch 3. Remove the filter cover as shown in “LOCK”...
  • Page 116 19H024 19H025 4. Pull the filter out of the filter outlet. When inserting the filter in the filter Inspect the filter on the surface. outlet, keep the arrow pointing up. If it is dirty, it should be replaced. INFORMATION filter should installed properly in position.
  • Page 117 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .

  • Page 118: Clock

    For example, if the “:00” button is de- pressed when time between Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. equivalent for replacement. If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the time will change to 2:00.
  • Page 119 FRONT ASHTRAY CAUTION To use the ashtray, pull it out. When finished with your cigarette, thor- To reduce the chance of injury in oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- case of an accident or sudden stop vent other cigarette butts from catching while driving, always close the ash- 10H015 fire.

  • Page 120: Power Outlet

    Upper glove box (on some models) plug that fits the outlet, or allowing The power outlet is designed for power any liquid to get into the outlet may supply for car accessories. To use it, cause electrical failure or short cir- open as shown. cuits.

  • Page 121: Cup Holders

    Cup holder To use the upper glove box: The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink−cans securely. Your ve- Push anywhere on the labelled “PUSH”. hicle is equipped with several types of To use the lower glove box: cup holders.

  • Page 122: Bottle Holders

    Bottle holders Floor mat NOTICE When using the bottle holder, put a cap on the bottle. Otherwise, the liq- uid will spill over when opening or closing the door. 10h008 The bottle holders are designed to hold Use a floor mat of the correct size. bottles securely.
  • Page 123 19h007 CAUTION Observe following precautions. Failure to do so may result in the floor mat slipping and interfering with the movement of the pedals during driving, resulting in an accident. Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the correct side faces upward.
  • Page 125 ........Your Toyota’s identification .

  • Page 126: Off−Road Vehicle Precautions

    Off−road vehicle precautions This vehicle has higher ground clear- CAUTION ance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to Always observe the following precau- make it capable of performing in a wide tions to minimize the risk of death, variety of off−road applications.

  • Page 127: Break−In Period

    But following a few simple tips Engine damage caused by use of improp- higher center of gravity, your ve- for the first 1000 km (600 miles) can add er fuels is not covered under Toyota’s new hicle more sensitive...

  • Page 128: Fuel Pump Shut Off System

    The special nozzle on pumps with un- switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start Toyota dealer. leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan- dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will However, occasionally, you may notice not.

  • Page 129: Operation In Foreign Countries

    Operation in foreign countries Three−way catalytic converters If you plan to drive your Toyota in The three−way catalytic converters are z Do not allow the engine to run at another country... emission control devices installed in idle speed for more than 20 min- the exhaust system.

  • Page 130: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may which could cause an accident or the inlet grilles in front of the wind- allow exhaust gases to enter the fire due to engine overheating. Ad-...

  • Page 131: Facts About Engine Oil Consumption

    Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL The amount of engine oil consumed de- Toyota does not recommend occu- pends on the viscosity of the oil, the Engine oil has the primary functions of pying the rear cargo area when it...

  • Page 132: Brake System

    There is enough reserved brake system warning light may come on. is essential that the oil level be checked vacuum for one or two stops–but no more! regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil CAUTION level be checked every time you refuel CAUTION the vehicle.
  • Page 133 ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM Depressing the brake pedal on slippery CAUTION (on some models) road surfaces such as on a manhole cov- er, a steel plate at a construction site, The anti−lock brake system is designed overestimate anti−lock joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day to automatically help prevent lock−up of brake system: Although the anti−lock tends to activate the anti−lock brake sys-...
  • Page 134 Always drive at a moderate the warning light system. Contact your speed and maintain a safe distance Toyota dealer as soon as possible to from the vehicle in front of you. service the vehicle. 20h011...

  • Page 135: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    When stowing cargo and luggage in the CAUTION vehicle, observe the following: Put cargo and luggage in the rear deck Double−cab models: To prevent car- when at all possible. Be sure all items go and luggage from sliding for- are secured in place.

  • Page 136: Rear Step Bumper

    NOTICE This is the primary identification number Do not allow more than one person for your Toyota. It is used in registering Use only a spare tire of the same to get on the rear step bumper at the ownership of your vehicle.
  • Page 137 —Engine number 20h010 The vehicle identification number (VIN) is The engine number is stamped on the The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the manufacturer’s plate (shown in also located beside the manufacturer’s plate engine block as shown. the illustration). (shown in the illustration).

  • Page 138: Suspension And Chassis

    Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of control.

  • Page 139: Starting And Driving

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

  • Page 140: Before Starting The Engine

    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 fore entering it. follow instructions “(a)

  • Page 141: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    To dry them, drive vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park- ing brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

  • Page 142: Driving In The Rain

    Driving in the rain Driving on a slippery road surface To drive down a long or steep hill, CAUTION Drive carefully when it is raining, because reduce your speed and downshift. visibility will be reduced, the windows may Remember, if you ride the brakes Sudden braking, acceleration and become fogged−up, and the road will be...

  • Page 143: Off−Road Driving Precautions

    Keep both hands flooded, be sure to have your Toyota belt. Therefore, the driver and all and especially your thumbs on the dealer check brake function, changes passengers should fasten their seat outside of the rim.

  • Page 144: Winter Driving Tips

    See page 187 for recommended viscosity. will cause severe engine damage. “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix- Leaving a heavy summer oil in your ve- z Water can wash the grease from ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized...

  • Page 145: How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer

    Keep your tires inflated at the cor- This product is available at your Toyota the parking brake mechanism may freeze, rect pressure. Underinflation causes dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow making it hard to release.
  • Page 146 Avoid continuous speeding up and Keep the bottom of your vehicle free slowing down. Stop−and−go driving from mud, etc. This not only lessens wastes fuel. weight but also helps prevent corro- sion. Avoid unnecessary stopping braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in to time the traffic signals so you only top shape.

  • Page 147: In Case Of An Emergency

    SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 148 Then try starting the broken. Have the key checked at your engine with your foot off the accelerator Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, If the engine turns over at its normal pedal. there malfunction speed but will not start—...
  • Page 149 (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 150 Jumper Discharged cable battery Booster battery Positive Discharged terminal battery (“+” mark) Positive Negative Booster Jumper terminal terminal battery cable (“+” mark) (“−” mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.

  • Page 151: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    If the engine will not start, see “If your vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle 7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as vehicle will not start” on page 138. cloths—they may now contain sulfuric possible.

  • Page 152: If Your Vehicle Overheats

    You should have it checked as 4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the Wait until the steam subsides before soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. coolant is leaking, stop the engine im- opening the hood. If there is no coolant mediately.

  • Page 153: If You Have A Flat Tire

    If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when a straight line. Move cautiously off the the vehicle is supported by the jack road to a safe place well away from When jacking, be sure to observe the alone.
  • Page 154 —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare tire. Jack Tool bag 40h050 To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their stor- age locations.
  • Page 155 40h059 40h003 40h060 To remove the spare tire: When connecting a jack handle extension 2. Insert the jack handle end with the with jack handle end, use a wrench or extensions into lowering screw 1. Put a wheel nut wrench, jack handle your hand to tighten the bolts on the through the access hole and turn it extensions and jack handle end togeth-...
  • Page 156 40h042 40h044 3. After the tire is lowered completely to 4. Remove the holding bracket as shown When storing the spare tire, put it in place the ground, remove the padlock. in the illustration. with the outer side of the wheel facing up, hook the holding bracket as shown in the illustration, then reattach the padlock after securing the tire.
  • Page 157 —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament —Loosening wheel nuts 40h021 40h012 40h045a 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite 3. Remove the wheel ornament. 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. the flat tire to keep the vehicle from Pry off the wheel ornament, using the Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- rolling when it is jacked up.
  • Page 158 —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cau- 40h046 40h006 se serious accident. Front Rear 5. Position the jack at the correct jack 6.
  • Page 159 —Changing wheels To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle end into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn clockwise with wheel wrench, making sure the wheel nut wrench remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. As the jack touches the vehicle 40h047a 40f032 and begins to lift, double−check that it is...
  • Page 160 —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight. Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in- ward) and tighten them as much as you can by hand. Press back on the tire and see if you can tighten them more. 40h019 CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts...
  • Page 161 —Reinstalling wheel ornament CAUTION CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make Take due care in handling the orna- sure all portions of your body and ment to avoid unexpected personal all other persons around will not be injury. 40h032 injured as the vehicle is lowered to Do not attach a heavily damaged the ground.

  • Page 162: If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck

    —After changing wheels If your vehicle becomes stuck 11. Check the air pressure of the re- If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, CAUTION placed tire. mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it Adjust the air pressure to the specification Before driving, make sure all forward and backward.

  • Page 163: If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed

    If towing is necessary, we recommend NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- If you rock your vehicle, observe the —From front vice. In consultation with them, have...
  • Page 164 (c) Towing with sling type truck If towing is necessary, we recommend for towing at the opposite end of you to have it done by your Toyota the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the NOTICE dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- bumper and/or underbody of the vice.
  • Page 165 —Emergency towing eyelet precautions A driver must be in the vehicle to steer Before towing, release the parking brake, Before emergency towing, check that it and operate the brakes. put the transmission in neutral. The en- the eyelet is not broken or damage and gine switch must be in “ACC”...

  • Page 166: If You Lose Your Keys

    Even if you lose only one key, contact not be driven out under its own pow- towing cable or chain when towing. your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If er, make sure to observe the precau- Remove the sand and soil in the front you lose all your master keys, you cannot tions mentioned below.
  • Page 167 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
  • Page 168 Now, it is up to Road salt or dust control chemicals will clean by regular washing, but to prevent you. Proper care of your Toyota can help accelerate corrosion, as will the pres- corrosion, the following points should be ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 169 Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the condition of your vehicle’s Use mud shields on your wheels. If you Washing your Toyota paint and trim. If you find any chips or drive on salted or gravel roads, mud Keep your...
  • Page 170 Hand−washing your Toyota Plastic wheel ornaments: plastic Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not wheel ornaments are damaged easily by scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper Work in the shade and wait until the organic substances. If any organic sub- faces are soft.
  • Page 171 Your vehicle may be washed in an auto- ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol- matic car wash, but remember that the lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol- paint can be scratched by some types of low the manufacturer’s instructions and...
  • Page 172 Cleaning the interior Vinyl interior Carpets CAUTION The vinyl upholstery may be easily Use a good foam−type shampoo to cleaned with a mild soap or detergent clean the carpets. Do not splash or spill liquid in the ve- and water. hicle.
  • Page 173 Never use organic substances such z When cleaning the inside of the z If you use a liquid car freshener, do as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or rear window, careful...
  • Page 174 Improper cleaning of the leather up- holstery could result in discolor- ation or staining. If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them.
  • Page 175 ......Toyota maintenance schedule .......

  • Page 176: Maintenance Requirements

    These checks or inspections can be done Long vehicle life either by yourself or a qualified technician, Driving enjoyment or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be Safety pleased to do them at a nominal cost. Reliability Scheduled maintenance...

  • Page 177: General Maintenance

    182. service information through technical bulle- vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- tins, service tips, and in−dealership train- Note, however, that some maintenance fied service shop immediately. It is recom- ing programs.
  • Page 178 Tire surface and wheel nuts INSIDE THE VEHICLE Seat belts Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Check that the seat belt system such as Items listed below should be checked or excessive wear. See page 193 for addi- buckles and retractors operate properly regularly, e.g.

  • Page 179: Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing

    Does your vehicle need repairing? IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Engine oil level Be on the alert for changes in perfor- Check the level on the dipstick with the mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that Items listed below should be checked engine turned off and the vehicle parked indicate service is needed.

  • Page 180: Toyota Maintenance Schedule

    If you notice any of these clues, take your The service interval for scheduled main- Whenever you drive off−road through vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as tenance is determined by the odometer sand, mud or water, check the following possible.
  • Page 181 Your Toyota needs to be serviced in accordance with the normal maintenance schedule. (See “—Maintenance schedule” on page 172.) If you mainly operate your Toyota under one or more of the special operating conditions below, some of the maintenance schedule items need to be serviced more frequently.

  • Page 182: Maintenance Schedule

    3. Replace at 160000 km (96000 miles) then every 80000 km (48000 miles). 4. Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids.) See “Checking the engine coolant level”...
  • Page 183 Maintenance operations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary; R = Replace, change or lubricate; L = Lubricate. SERVICE INTERVAL: ODOMETER READING MONTHS (Odometer reading or months, 1000 km whichever comes first.) 1000 miles FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 8 Fuel filter .
  • Page 184 Maintenance operations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary; R = Replace, change or lubricate; L = Lubricate. SERVICE INTERVAL: ODOMETER READING MONTHS (Odometer reading or months, 1000 km whichever comes first.) 1000 miles CHASSIS AND BODY 12 Brake linings and drums .
  • Page 185 —The additional maintenance schedule Refer to the following tables for maintenance schedule items requiring more frequent service specific to the type of special operating conditions. (For outline, see “⎯Maintenance schedule requirements” on page 171.) A−1: Operating on rough, muddy or melted−snow roads j Inspection of brake linings and drums Every 10000 km (6000 miles) or 6 months j Inspection of brake pads and discs...
  • Page 186 A−3: Operating on roads with road salt applied j Lubrication of propeller shafts grease «See notes 11 and 12.» Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months B−1: Using a car top carrier j Replacement of engine oil Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months...
  • Page 187 B−2: Repeated short trips less than 8 km (5 miles) and outside temperature remains below freezing j Replacement of engine oil Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 3 months j Replacement of engine oil filter Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 6 months B−3: Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police cars, taxis or door−to−door calls j Replacement of engine oil Every 5000 km (3000 miles) or 6 months...
  • Page 189 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .
  • Page 190 Engine compartment overview 1. Engine oil level dipstick 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse block 6. Battery 7. Windshield washer fluid tank 8. Condenser 9. Radiator 10. Engine coolant reservoir 71h032...
  • Page 191 Fuse locations Spare fuses 71h012 71h039 71h011...
  • Page 192 Do−it−yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, Right after driving, engine Use eye protection whenever you be sure to follow the correct procedure compartment—the engine, radiator, work under your vehicle given in this section. exhaust manifold, power steering where you may be exposed to flying You should be aware that improper or in- fluid...
  • Page 193 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life concerning recycling or disposal. or paint. Coolant” or similar high quality eth-...
  • Page 195 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .

  • Page 196: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Checking the engine oil level If the oil level is below or only slightly CAUTION above the low level, add engine oil of Low level Full level the same type as already in the engine. Be careful not to touch the hot ex- Remove the oil filler cap and add engine haust manifold.
  • Page 197 ENGINE OIL SELECTION If you use SAE 10W−30 or a higher viscosity engine oil in extremely low “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in temperatures, the engine may become your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved difficult to start, so SAE 5W−30 engine “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”...

  • Page 198: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    “Toyota Genuine Motor dardization and Approval Committee) Certi- If you can find no leak, have your Toyota Oil”, which has been specifically tested fication Mark is displayed on the front of dealer test the cap pressure and check and approved for all Toyota engines.

  • Page 199: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi- Use of improper coolants may damage tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. your engine cooling system. Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”...

  • Page 200: Checking Brake Fluid

    Checking brake fluid If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or NOTICE FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir. If you spill the fluid, be sure to wipe it off to prevent it from damaging the Remove and replace the reservoir cap by parts or painting.

  • Page 201: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    Checking power steering fluid Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If If cold add necessary, add automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III. If cold O.K. If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is (60_C–80_C or 140_F–175_F).

  • Page 202: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

    If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it ing could be damaged. sures that are even just a few pounds checked by your Toyota dealer. off can degrade ride and handling. Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.

  • Page 203: Checking And Replacing Tires

    Tires deteriorate with age even if they each tire. have never or seldom been used. High tire pressure (overinflation)— The tires on your Toyota have built−in This applies also to the spare tire and Poor handling treadwear indicators to help you know tires stored for future use.

  • Page 204: Rotating Tires

    Using tires whose previous history is un- same or greater load capacity as the known is a risk. originally installed tires. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at 72h002 Using any other size or type of tire may least both front or rear tires be re- seriously affect handling, ride, speedome- placed at a time as a set.

  • Page 205: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

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

  • Page 206: Replacing Wheels

    Correct replacement wheels are available When driving with chains installed, this may cause dangerous handling at your Toyota dealer. be sure to drive carefully. Slow characteristics resulting in loss of down before entering the curves to A wheel of a different size or type may control.

  • Page 207: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    The grade C corresponds to a lev- information. variations in driving habits, service prac- el of performance which all passenger car DOT quality grades—All passenger ve- tices and differences in road characteris- tires must meet under the Federal Motor hicle tires must conform to Federal tics and climate.

  • Page 208: Aluminum Wheel Precautions

    When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer. As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. If damaged, replace immediately.
  • Page 209 SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .

  • Page 210: Checking Battery Condition

    Checking battery condition— —Checking battery exterior —Precautions CAUTION EMERGENCY MEASURES Ground Terminals cable If electrolyte gets in your eyes, BATTERY PRECAUTIONS flush your eyes with clean water immediately immediate The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. medical attention. If possible, con- 73h002 tinue to apply water with a sponge Do not cause a spark from the bat-...
  • Page 211 —Checking battery fluid NOTICE O.K. z Be sure the engine and all accesso- Upper line ries are off before preforming main- tenance. 73h001 z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative terminal (“−” mark) first and rein- stall it last.

  • Page 212: Battery Recharging Precautions

    Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas. Therefore, before recharging: 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect 73i022 73i023 the ground cable. 2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them.
  • Page 213 Turn the engine switch and inoperative Blown component off. Pull the suspected fuse Good straight out and check it. Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. See 73i002a page 218 for the functions controlled by each circuit.

  • Page 214: Adding Washer Fluid

    It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve- hicle for emergencies. If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the electrical sys- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible.

  • Page 215: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Use bulbs with the in a car wash. This is not a problem Front fog lights wattage ratings given in the table.
  • Page 216 —Headlights 73h024 73h003a 73h004a 1. Open the hood. 2. Unplug the connector. Remove the 3. Release the bulb retaining spring For easy access to the right−hand rubber cover. and remove the bulb. Install a new headlight: Release the clips of the bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
  • Page 217 If the connector is tight, wiggle it. in the connector. Make sure the rubber cover fits securely 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.
  • Page 218 Release the clips of the air cleaner filter cover, and remove Aiming is not necessary after replacing both the cover and filter. the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 73h007a...
  • Page 219 —Side turn signal lights —Parking lights 73h010 73h012 Front of vehicle 73h011...
  • Page 220 —Rear turn signal, stop/tail and back−up lights 73h013 73h014 73h015 a: Stop/tail light Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. b: Rear turn signal light c: Back−up light...
  • Page 221 —License plate lights 73h016 73h018 73h017...
  • Page 223 SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions ..........Engine .

  • Page 224: Dimensions

    Dimensions Engine Fuel Overall length mm (in.) Model: Fuel type: 5130 (202.0)* 2TR−FE Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane 5255 (206.9)* Type: Number 91) or higher. Overall width mm (in.) 1760 (69.3)* 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. gal.): 1835 (72.2)* 80 (21.1, 17.6) Bore and stroke, mm (in.):...

  • Page 225: Service Specifications

    7.0 (7.4, 6.2) 1.1 (0.043) Coolant type: ENGINE LUBRICATION “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is Oil capacity (drain and refill), used in your Toyota vehicle at factory L (qt., Imp. qt.): fill. In order to avoid technical problems, only “Toyota Super...
  • Page 226 BATTERY DIFFERENTIAL BRAKES Specific gravity reading at 20_C (68_F): Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): Minimum pedal clearance when depressed 1.250—1.290 Fully charged with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) With limited−slip differential 1.160—1.200 Half charged with the engine running, mm (in.): 3.4 (3.6, 3.0) 1.060—1.100 Discharged...

  • Page 227: Tires

    Tires Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure: kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Rear Tire size Front Wheel size Loaded Unloaded 205R16C−8PR 110/108S 240 (2.4, 35) 320 (3.2, 46) 240 (2.4, 35) 16 x 6J 255/70R15C 112/110S 200 (2.0, 29) 250 (2.5, 36) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 x 7J...

  • Page 228: Fuses

    Fuses Engine compartment Front passenger side kick panel Instrument panel 1. SPARE 25 A: Spare fuse 9. FR HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system, 14. AM2 30 A: Engine starter, “ST”, “IGN” “A/C” fuse and “INJ” fuses 2. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse 10.
  • Page 229 21. ECU−B 10 A: Door courtesy switches, 34. INJ 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- 44. IGN 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- power door lock system, engine immo- tem/sequential multiport fuel injection tem/sequential multiport fuel injection bilizer system, headlights and air condi- system system, SRS airbags, fuel pump and tioning system...

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