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Page 1: ...u 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...

Page 2: ...ner s Manual Supplement Mainte nance Schedule Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces sories for Toyota vehicles are currently avail...

Page 3: ...multi port fuel injection system cruise control system anti lock brake system and SRS airbag system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regardin...

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Page 5: ...tion information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Research Octane Number 91 Octane Rating 87 or higher For improved vehicle performance the use of premium unleaded gaso line with a Research Octane Number o...

Page 6: ...Part 1 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...

Page 7: ...hift 5 Center vents 6 Electric moon roof switch or front interior light and personal lights 7 Power door lock switch 8 Power window switches 9 Seat heater switch 10 Glovebox 11 Automatic transmission...

Page 8: ...button 5 Thermometer 6 Clock 7 Emergency flasher switch 8 Car audio 9 Miscellany box 10 Air conditioning controls 11 Ashtray and cigarette lighter 12 Rear window defogger switch 13 Ignition switch 14...

Page 9: ...perature gauge 2 Tachometer 3 Service reminder indicators or indicator lights 4 Odometer 5 Trip meter 6 Speedometer 7 Fuel gauge 8 Trip meter reset knob 9 Theft deterrent system indicator light Instru...

Page 10: ...at belt reminder light 1 Discharge warning light 1 Low oil pressure warning light 1 Malfunction indicator lamp 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS airbag warning light 1 Tur...

Page 11: ...1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Chapter 1 6 Slip indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights...

Page 12: ...when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey with the attendant Since the side doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you acci dental...

Page 13: ...un lock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simul taneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN SIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button To lock Push the button forward To unloc...

Page 14: ...ows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before driving be sure that the...

Page 15: ...doors is not securely closed or if the key is in the ignition switch locking cannot be performed by the LOCK switch To unlock Push the UNLOCK switch once to unlock the driver s door alone Pushing the...

Page 16: ...lid or operate from a normal distance Check for closeness to a radio transmit ter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfer with normal operation of the transmitter The batteries may h...

Page 17: ...he igni tion switch is in the ON position Howev er if both front doors are closed they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off They stop working when either front side door is...

Page 18: ...oc cupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows If someone s neck head or hands gets caught in a closing window it could result in a serious injury When anyone cl...

Page 19: ...k lid lower it and press down on it After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing This not only keeps the luggage from being...

Page 20: ...pen the trunk lid from the outside insert the master key and turn it clock wise See Luggage stowage precautions in Part 2 for precautions to observe in load ing luggage To close the trunk lid lower it...

Page 21: ...osing the glovebox lid insert the master key into the glovebox lock and turn it clockwise to safeguard the lock release button After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely...

Page 22: ...and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights and other exterior lights The engine cannot be started because the starte...

Page 23: ...or hood is opened If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected Stopping the alarm Turn the ignition key from the LOCK to ACC position The alarm will be stopped with the starter circui...

Page 24: ...en the fuel filler door pull the lever up CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refuelling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot wea...

Page 25: ...fter the ignition switch is turned off It stops working when any of the doors are opened Sun shade operation The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand Sliding operation To open Push the switch on...

Page 26: ...cle is involved in an ac cident Always make sure nobody places his her head hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be fore you close the roof If some one s neck head or hands gets caugh...

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Page 28: ...ly seated and not properly re strained by seat belts can be se verely injured in the event of emer gency braking or a collision During driving do not allow pas sengers to stand up or move around betwe...

Page 29: ...lever 2 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a c...

Page 30: ...VER S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB FOR FRONT Turn the knob either way 4 DRIVER S CUSHION ANGLE AD JUSTING KNOB FOR REAR Turn the knob either way Separate seat Bench seat Adjusting front seats pow...

Page 31: ...up straight and well back in the seats If you are re clined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the...

Page 32: ...ON Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures erythe ma varicella Use extra caution for Baby small child elderly...

Page 33: ...accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an acci dent oc...

Page 34: ...accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an acci dent oc...

Page 35: ...hardware Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors Inspect the belt system periodical ly Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Damaged parts should be replaced Do no...

Page 36: ...ly the belt is locked in that posi tion and cannot be extended This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint in this chapter To free the belt again f...

Page 37: ...ion Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not your waist then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through t...

Page 38: ...the buckle If the belt is not long enough for you hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the bel...

Page 39: ...your waist then adjust it to a snug fit CAUTION High positioned and loose fitting lap belt could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt dur ing a collision Keep the lap belt positione...

Page 40: ...increasing the chance of personal injury Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt with out it Remember that the extender pro vided for your may not be safe when used on a diff...

Page 41: ...ion provided by the seat belts Vehicles with separate front seats The SRS airbags are designed to pro tect the driver and front passenger Vehicles with bench front seats The SRS airbags are designed t...

Page 42: ...arable to an approxi mate 20 km h 14 mph collision when im pacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level the SRS a...

Page 43: ...strain the forward motion of the occu pants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with the nitrogen gas This is not harmful and does not indicate a fir...

Page 44: ...recautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this chapter A baby or small child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured in a rear seat us ing a child restraint s...

Page 45: ...ont passenger seat The airbag inflates with con siderable speed and force the child may be severely injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear sea...

Page 46: ...way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension system Modification of the front end structure Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snow plow win...

Page 47: ...traint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substi tute for a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the windshield o...

Page 48: ...traint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substi tute for a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the windshield o...

Page 49: ...you must install a forward fac ing child restraint system on the front seat move the seat as far back as possible After installing the child restraint system make sure it is secured in place following...

Page 50: ...ed 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 manufa...

Page 51: ...rce of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child Do not use a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha nism of...

Page 52: ...f the belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect yo...

Page 53: ...t belt is securely locked Also make sure the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instruc tions provided by its manufacturer...

Page 54: ...s direction of a child restraint system CAUTION Never use a rear facing child re straint system in the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause severe in...

Page 55: ...ts manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and...

Page 56: ...ing the belt to retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely CAU...

Page 57: ...o work for an adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing only Only when it is unavoidable should a forward facing child restraint sys tem be...

Page 58: ...Failure to do so could re duce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could in crease the chance of injury du...

Page 59: ...ons to install the anchor bracket a Using the illustration as a guide run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of the holes underneath b Make a hole in the co...

Page 60: ...s tem CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing and rear facing position de pending on the child s age and size When installing following the manufacturer s instructio...

Page 61: ...nt sys tem is securely restrained CAUTION When using a forward facing child restraint system move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible set both seat backs to the same angle as the ba...

Page 62: ...are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normall...

Page 63: ...e belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel pull up the lock release lever tilt the steering wh...

Page 64: ...e belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel pull up the lock release lever tilt the steering wh...

Page 65: ...side It is a convexmirror with a curved surface Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror Do not adjust the mirror while the ve hicle is mo...

Page 66: ...face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever...

Page 67: ...tail license plate side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2 Headlights and all of the above Position 3 AUTO Headlights and or all of the above They automatically turn on or off depend ing on...

Page 68: ...Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you position 1 Pull the lever toward...

Page 69: ...gine started even with the light switch in the OFF position They will not go off until the igni tion switch is turned off To turn on the other exterior lights and in strument panel lights twist the kn...

Page 70: ...nel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch onc...

Page 71: ...turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light has the following posi tions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the door is...

Page 72: ...rn on the front personal lights push the switch To turn the lights off push the switch once again To turn on the rear personal light push the switch To turn the light off push the switch once again Fr...

Page 73: ...time inter val when the wiper lever is in the intermit tent position position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid push the b...

Page 74: ...iew mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the switch is on Push the switch once again to turn the de fogger off CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces reach...

Page 75: ...ly full Needle at F Nearly empty Needle at E It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1 4 full This fuel gauge has a non return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignitio...

Page 76: ...t 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 r...

Page 77: ...The black digits on white indicate tenths of kilometers or miles 3 Trip meter reset knob It resets the trip meter to zero To reset the trip meter push the knob Type A Type B The thermometer indicates...

Page 78: ...70 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers...

Page 79: ...the ignition key is turned to ON or START the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver s seat belt is not fas tened Unless the driver fastens the belt the light stays on and the buzzer stops af...

Page 80: ...is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces h Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are co...

Page 81: ...I CATORS except the low fuel level warning light 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Open one of the doors The open door warning light should come on 3 Close the door The open door warning light should go off...

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Page 83: ...LOCK position and open the driver s door a buzzer will remind you to remove the key LOCK Engine is off and the steer ing wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position You must push in...

Page 84: ...shift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise control in t...

Page 85: ...if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise c...

Page 86: ...ur foot in the accelera tor pedal while shifting CAUTION 3 Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting b Using engine braking To use engine braki...

Page 87: ...D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing d Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the R position...

Page 88: ...he accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels If your vehicle...

Page 89: ...40 km h 25 mph even with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance although a slight speed change may occur wh...

Page 90: ...he lever up for a faster speed or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for ex...

Page 91: ...se the ve hicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset sp...

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Page 93: ...m Reference Using your audio system some basics Using your audio system controls and features CD Compact Disc Auto changer Anti theft system Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system Co...

Page 94: ...tape If another function was previously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM TAPE or CD if the sys tem is already on but you want to switch from one function to another...

Page 95: ...ing other than cassette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be damaged NOTICE YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER Your compact disc player has an automat ic charger which stores up to 12 discs To insert d...

Page 96: ...88 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 1...

Page 97: ...89 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 1 2...

Page 98: ...90 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 1 3...

Page 99: ...io by pushing AM FM Also push AM FM to switch from cassette opera tion to radio operation APS Automatic program selection Type 1 3 only The automatic program selection APS feature allows you to progra...

Page 100: ...3 If you are listening to a tape that was re cored with Dolby B or C Noise Reduc tion push the button marked with the double D symbol until the appropriate symbol appears on the display To turn off Do...

Page 101: ...ding push FF or TAPE to stop the tape while it is rewinding push REW or TAPE The tape will immediately begin to play If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that...

Page 102: ...tinue scanning on the other side SKIP Type 1 3 only The skip feature allows you to fast forward past long stretches off blank tape This is especially useful at the end of cassettes Push SKIP SKIP will...

Page 103: ...TUNE to step up or down the station band If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up...

Page 104: ...96 Button display for radio cassette tape player compact disc player Type 2...

Page 105: ...1 2 and 3 at the same time and hold them in until you hear a beep Eject Button Push this button to eject a cassette After you turn the ignition to LOCK you will be able to eject a cassette but you wi...

Page 106: ...e Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc track push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button When you release the button the com pact disc player will...

Page 107: ...by Laboratories Licensing Corporation Five EQ settings EQ Equalizer Your audio system can store five different EQ settings in its memory so that you will not need to readjust in every time you lis ten...

Page 108: ...aying or fast forwarding PWR VOL Power Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio sys tem on and off Turn the PWR VOL knob to adjust the volume RAND Random The random feature allows you to listen to the tr...

Page 109: ...yer scan feature is similar to the radio scan feature Push SCAN SCAN will appear on the display The compact disc player will play the next track for 10 seconds then scan to the next disc To select a d...

Page 110: ...held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the sta tion band To seek a station push and hold the...

Page 111: ...nger 3 While pressing the lock release button on the magazine draw out a tray 4 Place a disc on the tray with its lable face up and insert the tray into the slot The magazine can store 12 discs of 12...

Page 112: ...s in the LOCK position You will need to know your security code to reactivate your radio after electrical ser vice is performed on your vehicle Choose a security code that is easy to re member and kee...

Page 113: ...g in the side of TUNE push 1 The display will read On some modes and will also turn on 3 Input the three digit code You have 10 seconds to enter each digit For example 209 To set the first digit Push...

Page 114: ...2 and try again If the display returns to while you are entering the code go back to step 3 To make sure the security code has been accepted turn the ignition to LOCK and then back to ACC SEC should a...

Page 115: ...09 To set the first digit Push 1 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the second digit Push 2 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the third digit Push 3 until the...

Page 116: ...code go back to step 3 To make sure the security code has been accepted turn the ignition to LOCK and then back to ACC SEC should appear on the display NOTICE A tenth error will activate the anti the...

Page 117: ...9 To set the first digit Push 1 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the second digit Push 2 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the third digit Push 3 until the d...

Page 118: ...he anti theft light also comes on If this occurs contact your Toyota dealer Reactivating a disabled audio system 1 Turn the ignition switch to ACC 2 While you are holding in the side of TUNE push 1 Th...

Page 119: ...me the anti theft light also comes on If this occurs contact your Toyota dealer NOTICE To ensure the correct audio system operation Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system Do not put a...

Page 120: ...nd there is another strong station nearby on the FM band your radio may tune in the second station until the original signal can be picked up again AM Fading AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper a...

Page 121: ...working Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries Handle compact discs carefully espe cially when you are inserting them Hold them on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerp...

Page 122: ...outer perimeter of the disc as shown If you continue to play a disc with rough edges flakes will fall on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems Compact disc players...

Page 123: ...115 1 Fan Speed Selector 2 Temperature Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Air Intake Selector 5 A C Button Air conditioning system Controls Type 1 Manual air conditioning controls...

Page 124: ...116 1 AUTO Button 2 Fan Speed Selector 3 Temperature Selector 4 Air Flow Selector 5 Air Intake Selector 6 A C Button Type 2 Automatic air conditioning controls...

Page 125: ...another air flow mode 1 Panel Air flows mainly from the in strument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor v...

Page 126: ...em A C button 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 If the A C button indicator flashes the...

Page 127: ...ves or snow for example On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep t...

Page 128: ...emperature Air intake FRESH outside air Air conditioning ON For quick cooling move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Type 1 Fan spe...

Page 129: ...ake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Moving the air flow selector lever to wind shield position turns on the defroster linked air conditioning At this time the A C button indicator comes on regar...

Page 130: ...122 Side vents Lower vent If air flow control is not satisfactory check the instrument panel vents The instru ment panel vents may be opened or closed as shown Instrument panel vents...

Page 131: ...on To reset the minutes Push the M button If quick adjustment to a full hour is de sired push the 00 button For example if the 00 button is de pressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29 the time will...

Page 132: ...t other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray close the ash tray cover completely To remove the ashtray open the ashtray cover and pull it out To reduce the chance of injury in ca...

Page 133: ...e cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans fit snugly in its holes To use the cup holder push on the lid Do not place anything else on the cup holder as such items may be thrown about and...

Page 134: ...SYSTEM The traction control system automati cally controls the spinning of the front wheels which may occur when accel erating on slippery road surfaces thus assisting driver to control the driving po...

Page 135: ...ntrol system and the TRAC OFF indicator warn ing light will go off Under certain slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicles and power to the front wheels can not be maintained even though...

Page 136: ...for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes w...

Page 137: ...not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un leaded gasoline To help prevent ga...

Page 138: ...e use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and or poor fuel economy you should discontinue the use of fuels containing MTBE GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you use gasohol in your Toy...

Page 139: ...e the engine is running The ex haust gas is very hot Do not drive idle or park your ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags A large amount of unburned gases fl...

Page 140: ...must re ceive the periodic inspections re quired by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled mainte nance information refer to the separate Owner s Manual Sup plement Maintenance Schedule CAUTION...

Page 141: ...moves downwards in the cylinder High negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber This oil as well as some part of the oil film left...

Page 142: ...he engine oil level in Chapter 7 2 Your engine is fitted with twin ground elec trode spark plugs Use only twin ground electrode spark plugs for your engine performance NOTICE TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BR...

Page 143: ...is in action you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise In this situation to let the anti lock brake system work for you just hold the brake pedal down more firmly Do not pump the brake...

Page 144: ...ck brake system should fail the brake system will still operate con ventionally However when the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system is not ass...

Page 145: ...vehicle balanced Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance For better fuel economy do not carry unneeded weight CAUTION Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the...

Page 146: ...through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on...

Page 147: ...ake sure what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions Since summer tires...

Page 148: ...n tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of con trol Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheel...

Page 149: ...st seat position seatback angle head restraint height and steering wheel angle 3 Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors 4 Lock all doors 5 Fasten seat belts 1 Apply the parking brake firmly 2 Tur...

Page 150: ...f the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately NOTICE Always slow down in gusty cross winds This will allow you much better control Drive slowly onto...

Page 151: ...ility tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a lon ger stopping distance and it may pull to one sid...

Page 152: ...cy equipment Some of the things you might put in the ve hicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jump er cables etc Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenge...

Page 153: ...cludes the weight of any special equip ment installed on your vehicle The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed th...

Page 154: ...hain for turns The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or seper ated For correct safety chain proce dures follow th...

Page 155: ...will handle differently than when not tow ing The three main causes of vehicle trailer accidents are driver error ex cessive speed and improper trailer loading Keep these in mind when tow ing Before...

Page 156: ...engine braking ef ficiency do not use overdrive Because of the added load of the trail er your vehicle s engine may overheat on hot days at temperatures over 30 C 85 F when going up a long or steep gr...

Page 157: ...s may take a little longer Accelerate slowly and smoothly Avoid jackrabbit starts Avoid long engine idling If you have a long wait and you are not in traffic it is better to turn off the engine and st...

Page 158: ...lon ger life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your ve hicle receives more frequent mainte nance For...

Page 159: ...terminals are O K switch on the interior light 3 If the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump starting See c Jump starting for further in...

Page 160: ...nents these instruc tions must be followed precisely If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a competent me chanic or towing service Batter...

Page 161: ...jump starting run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed 4 Make the cable connection in the order a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the...

Page 162: ...the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging is not a...

Page 163: ...ign of very high pressure CAUTION 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the ve hicle However note that water drain ing from the air conditioning is normal if it has been u...

Page 164: ...changed Otherwise the vehicle will move and possibly cause un expected accident Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will damage t...

Page 165: ...ve it 4 Remove the spacer Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeating the above...

Page 166: ...N 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is...

Page 167: ...Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting in the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it cl...

Page 168: ...sion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel t...

Page 169: ...r than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the or der shown Repeat the process until all the nuts...

Page 170: ...and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a...

Page 171: ...cedure it is possible to make a mistake To avoid damage to your vehicle make sure the following few precautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use...

Page 172: ...towing dolly The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight b Using flat bed truck c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck either fr...

Page 173: ...g and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing vehicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing...

Page 174: ...he button 4 Shift into N position 5 Insert the cover 6 Start the engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depressed Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If y...

Page 175: ...stion given in Keys in Chapter 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you us ing their special tools If you must brea...

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Page 177: ...erate corrosion as will the pres ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution High humidity accelerates corrosion especially when temperatures range just above the fr...

Page 178: ...on salted or gravel roads mud shields help protect your vehicle Full size shields which come as near to the ground as possible are the best We rec ommend that the fittings and the area where the shie...

Page 179: ...ollowed by a separate wax Carefully follow the manufacturer s instructions and precautions Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint 3 Wax the vehicle again when water does not be...

Page 180: ...window cleaner When cleaning the inside of the windows be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires on the rear window NOTICE Air conditioning control panel car au dio instrument panel consol...

Page 181: ...face of the leather Mildew may develop on soiled leather upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the lea...

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Page 183: ...proper operation It is the owner s responsibility to insure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technic...

Page 184: ...a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself me chanic the Toyota service manuals are recommended Please be aw...

Page 185: ...t for changes in steering condition such as hard steering or strange noise Seats Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc op erate smoothly and that all latches...

Page 186: ...edi ately See engine exhaust cautions in Part 2 Be on the alert for changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that in dicate service is needed Some important clues are as follows Engine missi...

Page 187: ...Part 7 179 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself service precautions Parts and tools...

Page 188: ...Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse blocks 6 Battery 7 Engine cooling fans 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid...

Page 189: ...181 Canada only Fuse locations...

Page 190: ...cidental injury Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to ob serve When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belts Re...

Page 191: ...station for informa tion concerning recycling or dis posal Remember that battery and igni tion cables carry high currents or voltages Be careful of accidental ly causing a short circuit Add only demin...

Page 192: ...arts if level is low Automatic transmission fluid DEX RON II or III Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking battery condition Non maintenance batteries Tools Warm water Baking s...

Page 193: ...ck and wipe it clean with a rag 3 Reinsert the dipstick push it in as far as it will go or the reading will not be correct 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end CAUTION Be caref...

Page 194: ...re added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use The API Service Symbol is located any where on the outside of the container The top portion of the label shows the oil quality...

Page 195: ...Coolant type selection Your coolant must contain ethylene gly col antifreeze In addition to preventing freezing and subsequent damage to the engine this will also prevent corrosion Further supplementa...

Page 196: ...hicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 60 C 80 C or 140 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room...

Page 197: ...damage from road hazards If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota dealer The following instructions for check ing tire pressure should be observed The pressure should be ch...

Page 198: ...rate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use only the same size and cons...

Page 199: ...ns SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and...

Page 200: ...rol WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are replaced by ones with the same load capacity diameter rim width and off set Correct replacement wheels are...

Page 201: ...ing 1600 km 1000 miles When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only the Toyota wheels nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels When balancing your wheels use o...

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Page 203: ...near the battery Keep children away from the bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention If possible...

Page 204: ...ce When checking the battery re move the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and reinstall it last Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools Take care no solution gets into th...

Page 205: ...ondition by the hydrometer color Maintenance type battery Hydrometer color Condition Type A Type B Condition GREEN BLUE Good DARK WHITE Charging necessary Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer CL...

Page 206: ...harging 1 Maintenance type batteries Remove the vent plugs 2 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 3 Be sure the power switch on the re charger...

Page 207: ...blown they must be replaced See Fuse locations in Chapter 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inopera tive component off Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it Determ...

Page 208: ...Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies If t...

Page 209: ...bs Bulb No W Type Headlight low beam 9006 55 A Headlight high beam 9005 65 B Parking lights 168 5 D Front turn signal lights 1156 27 C Front side marker lights 194 3 8 D Rear turn signal ligths 1156 2...

Page 210: ...ve it 3 Install a new bulb and the connec tor into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Use a Phillips hea...

Page 211: ...203 Remove the front side marker unit Use a Phillips head screwdriver Front turn signal lights...

Page 212: ...204 Use a Phillips head screwdriver Front side marker lights Rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights...

Page 213: ...205 a Rear turn signal light b Stop and tail light c Back up light Use a Phillips head screwdriver Removing cover clips Installing cover clips License plate lights...

Page 214: ...206 High mounted stoplight type A...

Page 215: ...207 High mounted stoplight type B...

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Page 217: ...Overall width mm in Overall height mm in Wheelbase mm in Front tread mm in Rear tread mm in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 4830 190 1 1785 70 2 1440 56 7 2720 107 0 1550 61 0 1525 60...

Page 218: ...higher is recommended Fuel tank capacity L gal Imp gal 70 18 5 15 4 ENGINE Valve clearance engine cold mm in Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type NIPPONDENSO PK20...

Page 219: ...rged 11 9 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging Rates Non maintenance battery 5 A max Maintenance type battery Quick charge...

Page 220: ...a kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Front 220 2 2 32 Rear 220 2 2 32 Wheel size 15 x 6JJ Wheel nut torque N m kgfm ft lbf 103 10 5 76 Engine compartment U S A Fuses type A 1 7 5 A Spare fuse 2 EFI 15 A Multiport...

Page 221: ...t high beam 11 HEAD HI RH 15 A Right hand headlight high beam 12 ALT S 5 A Charging system 13 AM2 30 A Gauge and meters SRS airbag system Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel inje...

Page 222: ...se control system high mounted stoplight anti lock brake system shift lock system multiport fuel injection system se quential multiport fuel injection system 32 PANEL 5 A Gauge and meter Audio system...

Page 223: ...OOR 30 A Power door lock system power seat 42 RR DEF 40 A Rear window defogger 43 POWER 30 A Power window electric moon roof Fuses type C 44 ALT 120 A RDI FAN CDS fuses 45 AM1 80 A RR DEF DOOR POWER T...

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Page 225: ...Motor Sales U S A Inc Toll free 1 800 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a reca...

Page 226: ...from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified govern ment test surfaces of asphalt and con cre...

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