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YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

Engine and Chassis

Checking the engine oil level

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Checking the engine coolant level

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Checking brake fluid

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Checking power steering fluid

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Checking tire pressure

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Checking and replacing tires

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Rotating tires

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Installing snow tires and chains

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Replacing wheels

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Aluminum wheel precautions

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Summary of Contents for 2001 Land Cruiser

Page 1: ...erested in your complete satisfaction He will provide quality mainte nance and any other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next 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 t...

Page 2: ...ning against something which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people NOTICE This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or red...

Page 3: ...ion place refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accesso ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their perfor mance repair or replacement or for any damage t...

Page 4: ... fire Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis pose of your vehicle On pavement and off road driving tips This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles This vehicle will handle and man...

Page 5: ...L C U L O 0008 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 5 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 6 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 6: ...or lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Automatic transmission selector lever 10 Seat heater switches 11 Cup holder 12 Parking brake lever 13 Second start mode selector button and driving pattern selector button 14 Four wheel drive control lever 15 Lower vent 16 Hood lock release lever 17 Fuel filler door opener 18 Window lock switch Instrument panel overview View A ...

Page 7: ... conditioning controls 10 Outside rear view mirror heater switch 11 Rear air conditioning switch 12 Rear heater switch 13 Rear window defogger switch 14 Center differential lock switch 15 Manual tilt steering lock release lever 16 Power tilt and telescopic steering switch 17 Instrument panel light control dial 18 Power rear view mirror control switch 19 Power quarter window switch left hand side 2...

Page 8: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 4 1 Ashtray 2 Cigarette lighter 3 Power outlet Lower part of center cluster panel ...

Page 9: ...t cluster overview 1 Voltmeter 2 Speedometer 3 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4 Tachometer 5 Oil pressure gauge 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 7 Odometer and two trip meters 8 Trip meter reset knob 9 Fuel gauge ...

Page 10: ...tor light Driver s seat belt reminder light 1 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Discharge warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Driving pattern POWER mode indicator light Automatic transmission second start indicator light Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 Unengaged Park ...

Page 11: ... 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Section 1 6 Automatic transmission indicator lights Vehicle skid control system off indicator light 1 Vehicle skid control system and active traction control system warning light 1 Active traction control system indicator light Slip indicator light ...

Page 12: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 8 ...

Page 13: ...OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 10 Engine immobiliser system 12 Side doors 13 Power windows 20 Power quarter windows 22 Back door 23 Hood 25 Theft deterrent system 26 Fuel tank cap 28 Electric moon roof 29 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 14: ...you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine To protect things locked in the glove box when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the attendant Since the side doors can be locked with out a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle For information on use of the wireless remote control key see Side doors ...

Page 15: ... other transponder keys includ ing keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine Do not bend the key grip Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet ic waves Do not knock the key hard against other objects Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on the dashboard and hood un...

Page 16: ...transponder chip in the key s head transmits an electronic code to the ve hicle The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set If either of the following indicator condi tions occur...

Page 17: ...es Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause unde sired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not express ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Side doors LOCKING AND UN...

Page 18: ...in the vehicle The front side doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch Driver s side Passenger s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock Push the switch on the front side To unlock Push the switch on the rear side All the side doors and back door lock or unlock simultaneously When the front side doors are locked from the outside the ...

Page 19: ... whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked especially when small children are in the ve hicle Along with the proper use of seat belts locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve hicle during an accident It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally Wireless remot...

Page 20: ...ously At this time parking lights and tail lights flash twice Together with the activation of unlocking the interior light comes on for 15 seconds if the interior light switch is in DOOR position However this function does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position For detailed information see In terior light in Section 1 4 You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remo...

Page 21: ...le to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident For detailed infor mation see If you lose your keys in Section 4 For vehicles sold in U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesire...

Page 22: ... the equip ment CAUTION Changes or modifications not express ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment REPLACING THE BATTERY For replacement use a lithium battery CR1616 and a special screwdriver CAUTION Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the re moved battery or components NOTICE When replacing the term...

Page 23: ... lid with the 2 screws 5 Install the module into the key frame and secure the cover with the screw 6 When pushing any switch on the wire less key make sure the indicator light comes on NOTICE Make sure the positive side and negative side of the battery should be faced correctly Be careful not to bend the electrode of the battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the case Take care n...

Page 24: ...nd then release it The window will fully open or close To stop the window part way lightly move the switch in the oppo site direction and then release it Jam protection function During automat ic closing operation or key off closing op eration the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame If the window receives a strong impact this function may wo...

Page 25: ...he window part way lightly move the switch in the oppo site direction and then release it Jam protection function During automat ic closing operation or key off closing op eration the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame If the window receives a strong impact this function may work even if nothing is caught CAUTION ...

Page 26: ...witches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the ignition key still inserted They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Unattended children can be involved in serious accidents Never try jamming any part of your body in a window to make the jam protection function work intention ally The jam protection function may not work if something gets cau...

Page 27: ...ey still inserted They could use the power quarter win dow switch and get trapped in a window Unattended children can be involved in serious accidents Back door LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the key hole and turn it To lock Turn the key clockwise To unlock Turn the key counterclockwise All the doors lock and unlock simulta neously with back door Operating the power door lock s...

Page 28: ...k door make sure it is fully closed See Luggage stowage precautions in Section 2 for precautions in loading lug gage CAUTION Keep the back door closed while driving This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle If the open back door hides the stop and tail lights rear turn sig nal lights or rear retro reflectors while you are parked...

Page 29: ...s closed and locked especially when small children are in the ve hicle Along with the proper use of seat belts locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve hicle during an accident It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before d...

Page 30: ...oor or hood is forcibly unlocked or opened or the bat tery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights SETTING THE SYSTEM 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove it The indicator light will start flashing when the key is removed from the ignition switch See Engine immobil...

Page 31: ...ill automati cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again Reactivating the alarm Once set the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in Activating the system Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following two ways Turn the ignition key from the LOCK to ON position Unlock any of...

Page 32: ...cap quickly In hot weather fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed 12C006 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before removing it After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise ti...

Page 33: ...switch is turned off It stops working when any of the side doors or back door is opened Sun shade operation The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand Sliding operation To open Push the switch on the rear side The roof will open and stop partway 35 mm 1 4 in from the fully opened posi tion When you push the switch again the moon roof will open fully To stop the roof partway push the same switch...

Page 34: ... anything caught CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following While the vehicle is moving al ways keep the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening Otherwise they could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident Always make sure nobody places his her head hands and other parts of...

Page 35: ... the vehicle around the roof opening Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work inten tionally The jam protection function may not work when something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed ...

Page 36: ...eel and Mirrors Seats 34 Front seats 34 Armrests 36 Rear seats 36 Head restraints 46 Seat heaters 47 Seat belts 48 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 57 Child restraint 65 Manual tilt steering wheel 85 Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel 86 Outside rear view mirrors 87 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 37: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 33 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 88 Sun visors 92 ...

Page 38: ...ollision Adjust the driver s seat so that the foot pedals steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose con trol of the vehicle When adjusting the seat be care ful not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage After adjusting the ...

Page 39: ...HION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position Do not place anything under the front seats It might interfere with the seat movement 2 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat back at that position Adjusting front seats ...

Page 40: ...hed Armrest To use the armrest pull it down as shown above NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest avoid putting heavy loads on it CAUTION Any operations should not be made while the vehicle is mov ing When adjusting the seat be care ful not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage After adjusting the seatback ex ert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position When returning seats to...

Page 41: ...he lug gage compartment See Luggage stowage precautions in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever toward you Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever Adjusting second seats ...

Page 42: ...ay in crease with increasing recline of the seatback Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving After adjusting the seatback ex ert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position For easy access to the third seat do this 1 Lower the head restraint to the low est position 2 Push the seat back angle adjusting lever and pull the seat cushion lock release lever or pull the strap A...

Page 43: ...lder belt passes through the hanger when folding the second seat This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from the hanger when the seat belt is in use FOLDING UP SECOND SEAT 1 Lower the outer head restraint to the lowest position and pull up the cen ter head restraint Unlock the seat back and fold it down Vehicles without third seats Folding up the r...

Page 44: ...nd seat to its original position put the holding strap into the hole 4 Remove the seat striker covers from the back of the seat cushion and install them over the seat strikers When returning the second seat to its original position remove the seat striker covers from the floor and install them in the back of the seat cushion ...

Page 45: ... CAUTION When returning seats to their original position observe the following in or der to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat back and by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion Fail ure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly Make sure the seat belts are not tw...

Page 46: ... lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may in crease with increasing recline of the seatback Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving After adjusting the seatback ex ert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position Folding up third seats BEFORE FOLDING U...

Page 47: ... the hanger when the seat belt is in use FOLDING UP THIRD SEAT 1 Lower the head restraint to the low est position Unlock the seatback and fold it down Folding up the third seats will enlarge the luggage compartment See Luggage stow age precautions in Section 2 for precau tions in loading luggage 2 Unlock the seat cushion and slide the whole seat to the rear most position while pulling up the handl...

Page 48: ... nal position put the holding strap into the hole 5 Remove the seat striker covers from the back of the seat cushion and install them over the seat strikers When returning the third seat to its origi nal position remove the seat striker cov ers from the floor and install them in the back of the seat cushion ...

Page 49: ...ts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use Removing third seats After folding up the third seat open the cover hold the whole seat and pull it up while pulling the handle toward you Removing the third seat will enlarge the luggage compartment See Luggage stow age precautions in Section 2 for precau tions in loading luggage Remove the ...

Page 50: ...ersonal injury in a colli sion or sudden stop Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback while driving Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle Do not try to sit on or place anything on the removed seat When reinstalling the seat be careful not to hit the seat against you or inside of the ve hicle Install each seat in the same position from which it was re moved Failure to do...

Page 51: ...usting the head restraint make sure it is locked in posi tion Do not drive with the head re straints removed Seat heaters Left side front seat Right side front seat To turn on the seat heater push the switch to HI high heating tempera ture or LO low heating temperature The key must be in the ON position Pushing lightly on the opposite side will turn it off CAUTION Occupants must use caution when o...

Page 52: ... should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt According to 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 accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly the force of the rapid infla tion of the airbag may cause dea...

Page 53: ... are in the upright position Refer to the seat ad justment instructions Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors Inspect the belt system periodi cally Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Damaged parts should be replaced Do not dis assemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning us...

Page 54: ...to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint in this section To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more CAUT...

Page 55: ...elt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious inju ries in a collision Take up slack Keep as low on hips as possible Too high Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hi...

Page 56: ...r your arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts 2 point seat belt Lengthen Sit up straight and well back in the seat To fasten your belt insert the tab into the buckle You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buc...

Page 57: ... cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hips as possible Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position To shorten the belt pull the free end of the belt Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit CAUTION High positioned and loose fitting lap belts could cause ...

Page 58: ...e of vehicle acci dent increasing the chance of person al injury Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it Remember that the extender pro vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle or for another person or at a dif ferent seating position than the one originally intended for To connect the extender to the seat belt insert the tab into the seat ...

Page 59: ...sor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractor so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants The front seat belt pretensioners are acti vated even with no passenger in the front seat Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the seat belt preten sioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together This ...

Page 60: ...ke or open the front seat belt pretensioner as semblies airbag sensor or surround ing area or wiring Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or dis able the system which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju ries NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting...

Page 61: ...t part of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the front seat belt pretensioners to operate Either front seat belt pretensioner as sembly or surrounding area is scratched cracked or otherwise dam aged The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addit...

Page 62: ...6 seconds This means the SRS airbags are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors inflators warning light interconnect ing wiring and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Section 1 5 The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area bet...

Page 63: ... the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not operate all together For the safety of all occupants always wear your seat belts properly Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision Hitting a curb edge o...

Page 64: ...some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have delicate skin it may cause a minor skin irritation Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While th...

Page 65: ...gers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and pre cautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this section Improperly seated and or re strained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying airbag An infant...

Page 66: ...hen it is unavoidable Al ways move the seat as far back as possible because the force of the deploying passenger airbag could cause death or serious in jury to the child For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint in this section Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use The airbags inflate with consid...

Page 67: ... pad that houses the airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of deploying airbags Like wise the driver and front pas senger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees Do not modify or remove any wiring Do not modify remove strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad steering wheel column c...

Page 68: ...rbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or the light remains on The light comes on while driving In the foll...

Page 69: ...e crushed against the windshield or between you and the vehicle s interior Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat According to accident sta tistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat In the event...

Page 70: ...urer s instructions which accompany the child restraint system To provide proper restraint use a child restraint system following the manufactur er s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer General directions are also provided under the following ...

Page 71: ...ned securely it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident When not using the child restraint system keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment This will prevent it from in juring passengers in the event of a sud den stop or accident Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a chi...

Page 72: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 68 A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 2 point type seat belt ...

Page 73: ...the center lap belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from prope...

Page 74: ...ghten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the infant seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instruction provided by its manufac turer 3 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button ...

Page 75: ...nstalling the child restraint system CAUTION Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the third seat if it interferes with the lock mecha nism of the second seats This can cause severe injury to the child and passengers sitting second seats in case of sudden braking or a colli sion 1 Run the center lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by it...

Page 76: ...oes not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be...

Page 77: ...INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front pas senger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passen ger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 78: ...rough or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er 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 that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent ...

Page 79: ... the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer ...

Page 80: ...ible seat is used in forward facing or rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in structions about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front pas senger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the pas se...

Page 81: ...e second or third seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front or second seats This may cause severe injury to the child and passenger sitting in front or second seats in case of sudden braking or a collision If your driving position is not satisfactory do not install the child restraint system on the sec ond left seat 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible...

Page 82: ...rotect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the convertible seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly ...

Page 83: ...installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only ...

Page 84: ...d cause death or serious in jury to the child 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as poss...

Page 85: ... result Keep the lap belt posi tioned as low on child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat...

Page 86: ...e of a top strap 13C002 Symbol Achor brakets Use the anchor bracket located behind the second seat on the floor to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each second seating position This symbol indicates the location of user ready anchor brackets 13C003 TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Remove the head restraint ...

Page 87: ...ions Follow all installation instructions provided by its manufacturer 13C005 4 Replace the head restraint 13C006 The lower anchorages for the child re straint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification are installed in the second seat The anchorages are installed in the clear ance between the seat cushion and seat back of left and center second seats Child restraint system interfaced with ...

Page 88: ...at cushion 13C009 Type A 13C008 Type B Type A 2 Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps Type B 2 Latch the buckles onto the anchor ages If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap in this section For the installation details refer to the instruction manual equipped with eac...

Page 89: ...his can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a colli sion Manual tilt steering wheel To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel pull up the lock release lever tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever When the steering wheel is in a low posi tion it will spring up as you release the lock release lever CAUTION Do ...

Page 90: ...umn length push the control switch forward or backward to set the steering wheel to the desired position When the ignition key is removed the steering column moves forward away from the driver and also tilts up for easy exit and entry When the key is inserted into the ignition switch the steering column returns to the previously set position This feature can be set inoperative Ask your Toyota deal...

Page 91: ...e heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or seri ous injuries Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the mirror heater switch is on To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 ...

Page 92: ...d backward Both the driver and pas senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving 13C010 Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror Pushing the switch changes the mode between AUTO and DAY The indicator comes on when the AUTO mode is selected DAY mode The mirror surface is nor mal AUTO mode If the mirror detects light fro...

Page 93: ... longer 3 seconds turns on or off the compass display The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions The vehicle is stopped immediately af ter turning The compass does not ad just while the vehicle is stopped The ignition switch is turned off imme diately after turning The vehicle is on an inclined surface The vehicle is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is su...

Page 94: ...om the true direction deter mined by the earth s magnetic field The amount of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust for this deviation stop the ve hicle and push the button for longer than about 6 seconds until the number 1 15 appears on the display Then push the button again referring to the following map to select the number of the zone where the vehicle ...

Page 95: ...ation is required due to the drastic change of the magnetic field To rectify this follow the calibration proce dure 13C012 Drive the vehicle slowly at 8km h 5mph or lower in a circle until the direction is displayed If there is not enough space to drive in a circle drive around the block until the direction is displayed After driving in 1 to 3 circles in the above method calibration is complete wi...

Page 96: ...igh borhood Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing cir cling calibration Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Sun visors To block out glare move the sun visor To block out glare from the front Swing down the main sun visor To block out glare from the side Swing down the main sun visor remove it from th...

Page 97: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 93 Vanity mirror To use the vanity mirror swing down the main sun visor and open the cover The vanity light comes on when you open the cover ...

Page 98: ...Emergency flashers 96 Instrument panel light control 97 Front fog lights 97 Interior lights 98 Personal lights 99 Center interior and personal lights 99 Ignition switch light 100 Windshield wipers and washer 101 Rear window wiper and washer 101 Rear window defogger 102 Outside rear view mirror heaters 103 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 99: ...affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor The headlights automatically turn off after some time since the ignition switch is turned off then any side door is opened To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do ...

Page 100: ...ition The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs in Section 7 ...

Page 101: ...r than necessary when the en gine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the dial Front fog lights To turn on the front fog lights twist the band of the headlight turn signal lever They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam ...

Page 102: ...the following cases the light goes out immediately All the doors are closed when the igni tion key is in ACC ON or START position The ignition key is turned to ACC ON or START when the light is still on All the doors are locked when the light is still on One front side door will be closed with the lock knob pushed forward while the other doors are locked INTERIOR LIGHTS CUT OFF OPERATION When the ...

Page 103: ... the key to the ACC position Opening or closing any of side doors and back door Turning off all the ON lights All the lights are cut off when all the doors are locked by key or wireless re mote control key CENTER INTERIOR LIGHT To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns t...

Page 104: ...ill be closed with the lock knob pushed forward while the other doors are locked INTERIOR AND PERSONAL LIGHTS CUT OFF OPERATION When the ignition switch is OFF and any interior lights in the vehicle stay lighting on the lights will cut off automatically after 30 minutes You can cancel the cut off operation by Turning the key to the ACC position Opening or closing any of side doors and back door Tu...

Page 105: ...nstructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass Rear window wiper and washer To turn on the rear window wi...

Page 106: ...ndicate the defogger is operating Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes Make sure you turn the defogger off when the surfaces are clear Leaving the defog ger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying rain ...

Page 107: ... system will automatically shut off af ter the mirror heaters have operated about 15 minutes CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the mirror heater switch is on Make sure you turn the mirror heaters off when the surfaces are clear Leaving the mirror heaters on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The mirro...

Page 108: ...ONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 105 Engine coolant temperature gauge 105 Oil pressure gauge 106 Voltmeter 107 Tachometer 107 Odometer and two trip meters 107 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 108 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 109: ...tely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load If the needl...

Page 110: ...ge indicates engine oil pressure when the ignition switch is on Check it while driving to make sure the needle is in the proper range If the oil pressure should stay below the normal range pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance Oil pressure may not build up when the oil level is too low The oil pressure gauge i...

Page 111: ...ng too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage Odometer and two trip meters This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters 1 Odometer Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven 2 Two trip met...

Page 112: ...icator Do this or buzzer comes on a If parking brake is off stop immediate ly and contact Toyota dealer b Fasten driver s seat belt d Stop and check f Fill up tank e Take vehicle to Toyota dealer Indicator and buzzer Indicator and buzzer g Take vehicle to Toyota d ealer immediately i Close all side doors and back door k Stop and check j Shift four wheel drive control out of N Key reminder buzzer h...

Page 113: ...ur immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running The warning buzzer comes on to gether with the warning light In either case this can indicate that the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the ...

Page 114: ...adio etc and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose e Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in the following cases a The fuel tank is completely empty See Fuel gauge in this section for instructions b The fuel tank cap is not tightened se curely See Fuel tank cap in Section 1 2 for instructions c...

Page 115: ...stem the vehicle skid control system and or active traction control system do does not operate but the brake system still operates conventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces If either of the following conditions oc ...

Page 116: ... System Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control sys tem and or active traction control system If the VSC TRAC warning light and VSC OFF indicator light come on have your vehicle checked by Toyota dealer as soon as possible However it is no problem that the VSC TRAC warning light comes on when the brake actuator temperature becomes high For detai...

Page 117: ...gine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light and SRS warning light should come on The ABS VSC TRAC VSC OFF AC TIVE TRAC and slip indicator light go off after a few seconds There may be the case that the ABS VSC TRAC and VSC OFF stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON position It is normal if they go out after a while If any service remind...

Page 118: ...LS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 115 Automatic transmission 116 Four wheel drive system 120 Parking brake 123 Cruise control 123 Active traction control system 126 Vehicle skid control system 128 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 119: ...ey can be re moved only at this position To turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position you must put the selector lever in the P position Once you remove the key the engine im mobiliser system is automatically set See Engine immobiliser system in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock t...

Page 120: ...ting either a three speed or four speed transmission O D OFF indicator light on the instrument panel shows the overdrive switch is off Second start mode selector button For selecting either second start mode or normal driving mode 2nd STRT mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the transmission is in the second start mode Shift while holding the lock release button in With the brake pe...

Page 121: ...e is off and restarted the overdrive will automatically be on When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not can celled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise control in this section b Normal driving 1 Start the engine as instructed in How to s...

Page 122: ...s being used even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise control in this section CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid d Using 2 and L positions The 2 and L positi...

Page 123: ...e If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between third gear and over drive when climbing a gentle slope the overdrive switch should be turned off Be sure to turn the switch on immedi ately afterward When towing a trailer in order to main tain engine braking efficiency do not use overdrive CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This prevent...

Page 124: ...omy j If you cannot shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the P position even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift lock override button For instructions see If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever in Section 4 k Driving in 2nd STRT second start mode In the 2nd STRT Second start mode the transmission system shifts up f...

Page 125: ...greater traction when you experience a loss of power such as wheel slipping in the center differential unlock mode N neutral position Lever at N No power is delivered to the wheels The vehicle must be stopped L low speed position center differen tial unlocked Lever at L center differ ential lock button left out Use this for maximum power and traction Use this for climbing or descending steep hills...

Page 126: ...he four wheel drive control lever in the L position and the automatic transmission lever in the L position or the automatic transmission lever in the D or 2 with the transmission down shifting to the first gear The four wheel drive control lever in the L position and the automatic transmission lever in the R position As for the automatic transmission lever positions see Automatic transmission in t...

Page 127: ...be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 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 when driving up or dow...

Page 128: ...n The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed Another push on the switch will turn the system completely off CAUTION To avoid accidental cruise control en gagement keep the CRUISE ON OFF switch off when not using the cruise control SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED The transmission must be in D before you set the cruise control speed Brin...

Page 129: ...en the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down the vehicle speed will gradually decrease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal and then push the control lever down in the SET COAST direction Even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not ...

Page 130: ... blinks You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started This means that the active traction control system is in the self check mode and does not indicate mal function When the active traction control system is operating you may feel vibra tion or noise of your vehicle caused by operation of the brakes This indicates ...

Page 131: ... control system is not operating The VSC TRAC warning light will come on when the ignition key is turned ON and will go off after a few seconds The VSC TRAC warning light may stay on for 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to ON position It is normal if it goes off after a few seconds Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the VSC TRAC warning light It is normal if it goes off a...

Page 132: ...ttently The vehicle skid control system activates when the vehicle speed is more than the following speed Four wheel drive control lever in H 15 km h 9 mph Four wheel drive control lever in L 30 km h 19 mph You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started This means that the vehicle skid control is in the self check mo...

Page 133: ... you contin ue to drive In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The VSC TRAC warning light VSC OFF indicator light and slip indicator light do not come on after the ignition key is turned ON The VSC TRAC warning light and VSC OFF indicator light remain on af ter the ignition key is turned ON The VSC OFF indicator light comes on while driving without pushing the center differential lock s...

Page 134: ...STRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 131 Using your audio system 131 Car audio system operating hints 140 For vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Owner s Manual for Navigation System SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 135: ...assette tape or com pact disc If the another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM1 2 TAPE or CD if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is large...

Page 136: ...just the antenna height push the switch Confirm that no one is close enough to get pushed before extending the antenna Clean the antenna mast periodically with a clean dry cloth YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette the exposed tape should be to the right NOTICE Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas sette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be...

Page 137: ... U L O 0008 133 NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only ...

Page 138: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 134 Controls and features Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows ...

Page 139: ...ther side of the DISC button until the number of the disc you want to eject is displayed 2 Push and release the compact disc eject button To eject all the discs loaded in the player Push and hold the compact disc eject but ton until you hear a beep when the audio system is on The last compact disc played before pushing the button will be ejected first If a disc is left in the slot for a long time ...

Page 140: ...n the knob to suit your preference The display will show the range from MId 5 to MId 5 For high pitch tone adjustment push CONTROL MODE repeatedly until TRE appears on the display Then turn the knob to suit your preference The display will show the range from TRE 5 to TRE 5 Sound balance adjustment function This knob is also used to adjust the sound balance between the front and rear and the right...

Page 141: ...the display This system allows you to set twelve FM stations two for each button If the audio system is off you can turn on the radio by pushing FM1 2 Also push FM1 2 to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation LOAD This button is used to load the compact discs in the compact disc auto changer which is integrated with the radio and cas sette player This compact disc auto c...

Page 142: ...til you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re peat feature to work correctly Compact Disc Player There are two repeat features You can either replay a disc track or a whole com pact disc Repeating a track Quickly push and release while the track is playing will appear on the display If you hear a beep...

Page 143: ... ning SEEK Seeking Radio In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station quickly push and re lease the or under the SEEK Do this again to find another station Cassette Player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track You can skip up to nine tracks at a time Push the up or down side of the button FF 1 or REW 1 will ap...

Page 144: ...isten to appears on the display If you want to return to the beginning of the current track push the down side of the button one time quickly TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Turn the knob clockwise to step up the frequency Turn the knob counterclock wise to step down the frequency NOTICE To ensure the correct audio system operation Be careful not to spill beverages over ...

Page 145: ...tion to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making it difficult to hear the broad cast Static AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise such as high tension power lines lightening or electri cal motors This results...

Page 146: ...ed for use with 12cm 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 Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your compact disc player you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to...

Page 147: ... section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc not in circles Dry...

Page 148: ...stem Controls 145 Air flow selector settings 148 Operating tips 149 Instrument panel vents 151 Rear heater system 152 Rear air conditioning system Controls 153 Air flow selector settings 155 For vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Owner s Manual for Navigation System SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 149: ... L O 0008 145 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Air Flow Selector 3 A C Button 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 AUTO Position for fan speed 6 AUTO Position for air flow 7 Temperature Selector Front air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 150: ... to select the air flow unless you desire another air flow mode 1 Panel Air flows mainly from the instrument 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 vents It is recommended to close the lower vent For details about it see Instru ment panel vents described below 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the flo...

Page 151: ...he vehicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem 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 there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer...

Page 152: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 148 Air flow selector settings See Instrument panel vents described below 17C001 ...

Page 153: ... set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to any setting except OFF If following another vehicle on a dusty road or driving in windy and dusty conditions it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior Heating For best results set controls to Fan speed AUTO T...

Page 154: ...OFF Turning the fan speed selector knob to AUTO position turns on the air condition ing At this time the A C button indicator comes on regardless of whether or not the A C button is pressed in When the A C button is not pressed in turning the fan speed selector knob to OFF or pressing in the A C button turns off the air conditioning system Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results se...

Page 155: ...w more quickly Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Instrument panel vents Center vents Side vents Lower vent If air flow control is not satisfactory check the instrument panel vents The instrument panel vents may be opened or closed as ...

Page 156: ...system on and off and adjust the fan speed Pressing the button once adjusts the fan speed to the LO mode and twice successionally adjusts the fan speed to the HI mode 2 Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the tempera ture to the right to warm to the left to cool Rear heater system ...

Page 157: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 153 1 Rear Air Conditioning On Off Button 2 AUTO Button 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 Temperature Selector 6 OFF Button Rear air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 158: ...speed selector Press the buttons to adjust the fan speed In automatic operation you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode Temperature selector Move the lever to adjust the tempera ture to the right to warm to the left to cool OFF button Push the button to turn off the rear air conditioning system Air flow selector Press one of the buttons to select the vents ...

Page 159: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 155 Air at lower than room temperature does not flow from the floor vents Air flow selector settings Warm air Cool air ...

Page 160: ...ide temperature display 157 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 158 Power outlets 158 Fuel pump shut off system 159 Rear console box 160 Glove box 161 Garage door opener 161 Garage door opener box 164 Auxiliary boxes 167 Cup holders 169 Tie down hooks 171 Luggage cover 171 Floor mat 172 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 161: ... 1 29 the time will change to 1 00 If the time is between 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time in dication will be reduced Outside temperature display The outside temperature display indi cate...

Page 162: ...d pull out CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always close the ash tray completely after using Power outlets The power outlets are designed for power supply for car accessories To use them open the lids as shown in the following illustrations The key must be in the ACC or ON position to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from being blown do n...

Page 163: ... pump shut off system In response to a severe impact which may cause a large amount of vehicle deformation the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the en gine to minimize the risk of fuel leak age The fuel pump shut off system activates when the impact detection sensor located in the footwell of the driver s seat detects an impact larger than specified ...

Page 164: ...d leakage on the ground it is probable that the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair In this case do not reset the fuel pump shut off system Do not strike or kick the impact detection sensor The fuel pump shut off system may activate shutting off the motor and plac ing the vehicle in a position to be involved in an unexpected ac cident The fuel pump shut off system is de signed to...

Page 165: ...ogramming into the HomeLink install a new battery in the hand held transmitter prior to program ming The battery side of the hand held trans mitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink during the programming pro cess For Canadian users follow the procedure in Programming an entrance gate Pro gramming all devices in the Canadian market 1 Decide which of 3 HomeLink buttons you want to program 2 Pl...

Page 166: ...pen press and release the button a third time This third press and release will complete the programming process by opening the garage door The ceiling mounted garage door open er motor should now recognize the HomeLink unit and be able activate the garage door up down 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each re maining HomeLink button to program another rolling code system Programming an entrance gate...

Page 167: ...o not use this HomeLink Uni versal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as re quired by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door opener which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet cur rent federal safety standards Us ing a garage door op...

Page 168: ...transmitter You can operate the stored garage door opener through the hole on the lid To use the garage door opener box do the following 1 Open the garage door opener box with a flat bladed screwdriver To protect the surface put a sheet of paper or cloth on the blade 2 Unscrew the screws on both sides and remove the stay ...

Page 169: ...hesive on back side of Velcro loop and adhere it just behind the button to back side of the transmitter near center Please note if the transmitter has wire clip for sun visor this clip must be removed prior to adhesion of the Velcro 4 Install the transmitter on the center of the stay with Velcro ...

Page 170: ...rews adjust the position of the transmitter as it can be operated through the opening on the lid Make sure the transmitter can be operated properly 7 Close the lid securely Make sure the lid is closed securely CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the garage door opener box closed while driving ...

Page 171: ...n accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving NOTICE Auxiliary boxes on the ceiling In hot weather inside of the vehicle ceiling becomes very hot Do not leave any thing flammable or deformable such as a lighter the glasses etc inside Type A luggage compartment Type B luggage compartment Type C luggage compartment Type D luggage compartment ...

Page 172: ...r strap to hold the first aid kit Although the first aid kit itself is not in cluded as an original equipment this aux iliary box can be used to store the first aid kit Type A Hold the first aid kit with a strap 1 To loosen Pull the buckle forward 2 To tighten Pull on the belt Type B Hold the first aid kit with a band Make sure the first aid kit is securely held ...

Page 173: ...rward 2 To tighten Pull on the belt Type D Hold the warning reflector with a band Make sure the warning reflector is secure ly held Cup holders The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely To use them observe the following illustra tions CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans on the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compart ment and...

Page 174: ...seat To use a cup holder in the console box 1 Open the console box lid Pull down the knob so that the cup holder swings down 2 While holding the console box lid with your hand push down the cup holder to be secured NOTICE When you use the cup holder in the console box make sure it is se curely locked Do not rest your arm on the cup holder in the console box Wipe up spilt drink at once For second s...

Page 175: ...d seats left hand side Tie down hooks To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Luggage stowage precautions in Section 2 for precautions in loading lug gage NOTICE Do not use the seat anchors instead of the tie down hooks Luggage cover Type A Type B ...

Page 176: ... luggage cover place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment This will prevent passengers from injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet ...

Page 177: ...01 L C U L O 0008 173 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

Page 178: ...talytic converter 179 Engine exhaust cautions 180 Facts about engine oil consumption 181 Iridium tipped spark plugs 182 Brake system 183 Brake pad wear limit indicators 186 Luggage stowage precautions 187 Rear step bumper 188 Limited slip differential 188 Your Toyota s identification 188 Theft prevention labels 189 Suspension and chassis 190 Types of tires 190 SECTION 2 ...

Page 179: ...ow slung sports cars designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver a...

Page 180: ... not drive over 88 km h 55 mph Run the engine at moderate speed be tween 2000 and 4000 rpm Avoid full throttle starts Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do 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 FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un leaded gasoline To help prevent gas station mix ups...

Page 181: ...rter WWFC that is expected to be applied world wide The WWFC consists of three categories that depend on required emission lev els In the U S category 3 has been adopted The WWFC improves air quali ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline including re formulated gasoline tha...

Page 182: ...gasoline that you are using If you continue to have unacceptable driveability try changing gasoline brands If that does not rectify your problem then consult your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems If drive ability problems are occur poor hot starting vaporizing en gine knock etc discontinue the use Take...

Page 183: ... following precautions Use only unleaded gasoline Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire creat ing an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicl...

Page 184: ... It can cause un consciousness or even death Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connec tions The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the ex haust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a ga rage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the ve hicle in or out The exhaust gases cannot esc...

Page 185: ...oil is left on the cylinder wall when a pis ton 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 on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the int...

Page 186: ...TANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en gine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired Therefore it is essential that the oil level be checked regularly Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle NOTICE Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to seri...

Page 187: ...ear a small sound in the engine compartment after the engine is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system and it is not a malfunction CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your brake fluid pressure reserve Even if the power assist is com pletely lost the brakes will still work But you will...

Page 188: ... is still important to drive with all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you be cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti lock brake system on If tires grip performance exceeds its capability or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain the anti lock brake sy...

Page 189: ...ons oc curs this indicates a malfunction some where in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If t...

Page 190: ...rake pedal This does not indicate a mal function The brake assist system becomes opera tive after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km h 3 mph The brake assist system may not work for about 60 seconds after the engine is started For an explanation of this system s warn ing...

Page 191: ...aking Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment It is not designed for passengers They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened Otherwise they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily in jury in the event of sudden brak ing or a collision Do not place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly in jure people in the vehicle d...

Page 192: ...heel If you are not sure whether your vehicle is equipped with one you can ask your Toyota dealer CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack The vehicle could be driven off the jack and could pose a danger or re sult in serious injury NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damag...

Page 193: ... 0 63 in The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attem...

Page 194: ...end using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall sho...

Page 195: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 191 ...

Page 196: ...arting the engine 193 How to start the engine 193 Tips for driving in various conditions 194 Off road driving precautions 195 Winter driving tips 197 Dinghy towing 198 Trailer towing 198 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 205 SECTION 3 ...

Page 197: ...l driving off b Starting the engine Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air fuel mixture for starting You can start a cold or hot engine as follows 1 With your foot off the accelerator ped al cran...

Page 198: ...eck that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the 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 CAUTION Before driving off make sure the park...

Page 199: ...rmitted to trav el b Respect private property Get owner s permission before entering private prop erty c Do not enter areas that are closed Honor gates barriers and signs that re strict travel d Stay on established roads When conditions are wet driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads For owners in U S mainland Hawaii and Puerto Rico To obtain additional in...

Page 200: ...to your vehicle s suspension and chassis NOTICE If driving through water such as when crossing shallow streams first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness Drive slowly and avoid deep water Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or other components does not occur Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine d...

Page 201: ...ter months may cause harder starting If you are not sure about which oil to use call your Toyota dealer he will be pleased to help Keep the door locks from freezing Squirt lock de icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from freezing Use a washer fluid containing an anti freeze solution This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s direc...

Page 202: ...e towing WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing make sure the total trail er weight gross combination weight gross vehicle weight gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station build ing supply company trucking company junk yard etc CAUTION The maximum gross trailer weight tr...

Page 203: ... trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross vehicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded ve hicle driver passengers lug gage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on y...

Page 204: ...ealer Use only a hitch recommended by the hitch manufacturer and the one which conforms to the total trailer weight requirement The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed accord ing to the hitch manufacturer s instruc tions The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of grease Toyota recommends removing the trail er hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to ...

Page 205: ...zes you will most likely find stamped on the coupler are Trailer Class Typical Trailer Ball Size III 2 5 16 in II 2 in I 1 7 8 in 2 Select the appropriate trailer ball to match or exceed the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer The trailer ball load rating should be printed on the top of the ball 3 When mounted in the ball mount the threaded ball shank must protrude be yond the bottom of the...

Page 206: ...hout using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the ve hicle If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball there is danger of the trailer wandering over into another lane TIRES Ensure that your vehicle s tires are properly inflated Adjust the tire pres sure indicated below Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Front 200 2 0 29 Rear 240 2 4 35 The trailer tires should be in...

Page 207: ...iving a short distance stop and recheck the lights and con nections Before actually towing a trail er practice turning stopping and back ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel Because stopping distance may be in creased vehicle to vehicle distance should be increased when towing a trailer For each 16 km h 10 mph of speed allow at least one vehicle and trailer leng...

Page 208: ...85 F when going up a long or steep grade with a trailer If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating immediately turn off the air conditioning if in use pull off the road and stop in a safe spot Refer to If your vehicle overheats in Section 4 Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking Apply the parking brake firmly Put the transmission in P Av...

Page 209: ...n cold winter days this may take a little longer Always keep the automatic transmis sion overdrive turned on Driving with the overdrive off will reduce the fuel economy For details see Automatic transmission in Section 1 6 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 start ...

Page 210: ...ugs dirty oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all lower engine performance and con tribute to poor fuel economy For longer 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 vehicle receives more frequent maintenance For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide o...

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Page 212: ...09 If your engine stalls while driving 212 If you cannot increase the engine speed 213 If your vehicle overheats 213 If you have a flat tire 214 If your vehicle needs to be towed 224 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 227 If you lose your keys 228 SECTION 4 ...

Page 213: ...ht 3 If the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump start ing See c Jump starting for further instructions If the light is O K but the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop NOTICE Do not pull or push start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the...

Page 214: ...recisely 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 CAUTION Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corro sive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling acid on your skin clothing or vehicle If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in your eyes remov...

Page 215: ...ghtly depressed Discharged battery Positive terminal mark Jumper cable Booster battery Positive terminal mark 4 Make the cable connections in the or der a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Discharged batter...

Page 216: ...negative cable and then 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 apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked If your engine stalls while driving 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the r...

Page 217: ...he air conditioning if it is being used 2 If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir stop the engine Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood If there is no coolant boiling over or steam leave the engine running CAUTION To help avoid personal injury keep the hood closed until there is no steam Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure 3 Visually ch...

Page 218: ...ually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway Park on a level spot with firm ground 2 Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers 3 Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P 4 Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic 5 Read the following instr...

Page 219: ...hicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal inju ry Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the ...

Page 220: ...ward during a collision or sudden braking Turn the jack joint by hand To remove Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking To remove the spare tire under the lug gage compartment 1 Put a jack handle jack handle exten sions and jack handle end together ...

Page 221: ...e sure the hol low meets the bolt on every joint when you tighten the bolts NOTICE Tighten all the joints securely Other wise the extension may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body 2 Remove the access hole cover on the rear bumper with a flat bladed screw driver To protect the paint place several sheets of paper over the paintwork 3 Insert the jack handle end into the low ering scr...

Page 222: ...Then secure the tire tak ing care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any other part to pre vent it from moving during a collision or sudden braking Check the tire from the side to see that the tire is stored horizontally Blocking the wheel 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel ...

Page 223: ...el nuts 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the handle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just u...

Page 224: ...ndle end together as shown in the illustration 1 Jack handle end 2 Jack handle extensions 3 Jack handle When connecting a jack handle extension with another extension and a jack handle end use a Phillips head screwdriver or jack handle to tighten the bolts on the joints as shown in the illustration When connecting the jack handle with extension tighten the wing bolt on the jack handle securely Mak...

Page 225: ...the handle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle end As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Changing wheels 7 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the spare wheel into position...

Page 226: ...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 Lowering your vehicle 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle extension counter clockwise with handle to lower the vehicle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwis...

Page 227: ...n 8 If the pressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station 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 new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as pos sib...

Page 228: ...ed while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most operators know the correct procedure it is possible to make a mistake To avoid damage to your vehicle make sure the following pre cautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWIN...

Page 229: ...r vice If towing service is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be tempo rarily towed by a cable or chain se cured to one of the following parts Front Front emergency towing hook Rear Rear emergency towing hook Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a...

Page 230: ...owing hook provided Before towing release the parking brake and put the transmission in N Unlock the center differential The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine run ning CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual Before emergency towing check that the hook is not broken or damage and...

Page 231: ...hicle dur ing towing Tips for towing a stuck vehicle The following methods are effective to use when your vehicle is stuck in the mud sand or other condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power Use extreme cau tion when towing the vehicles In addi tion keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing Remove the sand soil in the front and the back of the...

Page 232: ...Even if you lose only one key contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key If you lose all your master keys you cannot make new keys the whole engine immobi liser system must be replaced See the suggestion given in Keys in Section 1 2 You can use the wireless remote control system with the new key Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you ca...

Page 233: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 229 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 230 Washing and waxing your Toyota 231 Cleaning the interior 233 SECTION 5 ...

Page 234: ...tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following point...

Page 235: ...akness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust and chemical substance When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and m...

Page 236: ...e you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is retracted before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well apply wax 1 Always wash and dry the...

Page 237: ...am type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to pro duce a foam To shampoo the carpets use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water the best results are obtained by keeping ...

Page 238: ...y in a venti lated shaded area NOTICE If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent Never use organic substances such as benzine alcohol or gasoline or alkaline or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained surface of t...

Page 239: ...AINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 236 General maintenance 237 Does your vehicle need repairing 239 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 240: ...or the repair of the emission con trol system The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission control...

Page 241: ...ould be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or excessive wear See Section 7 2 for additional information When checking the tires make sure no nuts are missing and check the nuts for...

Page 242: ...l Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that on a safe incline your vehicle is held securely wit...

Page 243: ... pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A fluid leak under the vehicle however water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal when cornering uneven tire wear Vehicle pulls to on...

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Page 245: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 241 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 242 Fuse locations 243 Do it yourself service precautions 244 Parts and tools 246 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 246: ...nt overview 1 Engine oil filler cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir 3 Fuse blocks 4 Battery 5 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 6 Engine oil level dipstick 7 Engine coolant reservoir 8 Electric cooling fan 9 Power steering fluid reservoir ...

Page 247: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 243 Fuse locations Spare fuses ...

Page 248: ...a few precautions that you should be especially careful to ob serve CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belts Removing rings watches and ties is advis able Right after driving the engine compartment the engine radia tor exhaust manifold power steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boots etc will be hot So be careful not to tou...

Page 249: ... and repeated contact with it To remove used engine oil from your skin wash thor oughly with soap and water Do not leave used oil within the reach of children Dispose of used oil and filter only in a safe and acceptable manner Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your dealer or a service sta tion for information concerning recycling or disposal...

Page 250: ...yourself mainte nance Remember all Toyota parts are de signed in metric sizes so your tools must be metric Checking the engine oil level Parts if level is low Engine oil API grade SJ Energy Conserving multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your climate Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil Checking the engine coolant level Parts if level is low TOYOTA Long Life Co...

Page 251: ...Fuse with same amperage rating as original Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Re placing light bulbs in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver ...

Page 252: ...oil level 249 Checking the engine coolant level 251 Checking brake fluid 252 Checking power steering fluid 253 Checking tire pressure 254 Checking and replacing tires 254 Rotating tires 256 Installing snow tires and chains 256 Replacing wheels 258 Aluminum wheel precautions 259 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 253: ...ENGINE OIL on top should be read correctly and 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 careful not to touch the hot ex haust manifold If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in...

Page 254: ... Energy Conserving multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for your vehicle for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If you use SAE 10W 30 engine oil in extremely low temperatures the engine may become difficult to start so SAE 5W 30 engine oil is recommended API service symbol ILSAC certification mark ...

Page 255: ...up to the FULL line Always use ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of alumi num components See information in the next column If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing there may be a leak in the system Visually check the radiator hoses radiator cap and drain cock and water pump If you can find no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure ...

Page 256: ...ator is high If the reservoir needs frequent refueling it may indicate a serious mechanical prob lem If the level is low add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir Refilling brake fluid 1 Turn the ignition switch off 2 Depress the brake pedal more than 40 times 3 Remove the reservoir cap by hand Add brake fluid up to the MAX line If you do not follow the procedure above...

Page 257: ... F 85 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir tank and look at the fluid level If the fluid is cold the level should be in the COLD range Similarly if it is hot the fluid level should be in the HOT range If the level is at the low side of either range add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III to bring the level within the range To ...

Page 258: ... hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or 1 mile since you will get an accurate cold tire pressure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire can be mis leading Besides tire pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure after driving It is normal for the tire pressure to be higher after driving N...

Page 259: ...and with the same or great er load capacity Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect handling ride speedome ter odometer calibration ground clearance and clearance between the body and tires or snow chains CAUTION Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply tires on your vehicle It can cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Do not use tires or wheels o...

Page 260: ...S OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice On wet or dry roads conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires select the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota Do not use tires other than those men tioned above Do not install studded tires without first checking local reg...

Page 261: ... tire chains vary according to location or type of road so always check them before installing chains NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used the chains could dam age the vehicle body CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible Do not use tire chains on the front tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains...

Page 262: ...y slip off the wheel or cause loss of handling control WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are re placed by ones with the same load ca pacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer ...

Page 263: ...s check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels When balancing your wheels use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer As with any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage If dam...

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Page 265: ...008 261 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 262 Battery recharging precautions 264 Checking and replacing fuses 264 Adding washer fluid 266 Replacing light bulbs 266 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 266: ... water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contact area If you feel pain or burning get medical attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediately take off the ex posed clothing and follow the procedure above if necessary If you accidentally ...

Page 267: ...e Overtightening may damage the battery case NOTICE Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and rein stall it last Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it Checking battery fluid Type A Type B Green Dar...

Page 268: ... cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION Always charge the battery in an unconfined area Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not suffi cient ventilation Only do a slow charge 5 A or less Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous The battery may explode causing personal inju ries NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be su...

Page 269: ... clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the RADIO DOME or RR A C fuse which may be dispensable for normal driving and use it if its amperage rating is the same If you cannot use one of the same amper age use one that is lower than but as close as possible to the rating If the amperage is low...

Page 270: ...wattage ratings given in the table CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the l...

Page 271: ... 1 4 D Door courtesy lights 3 D Vanity lights 1 5 E A HB3 halogen bulbs B HB4 halogen bulbs C Single end bulbs amber D Wedge base bulbs E Double end bulbs F Single end bulbs Headlights 1 Open the hood LEFT HAND HEADLIGHT Remove the washer inlet Be careful not to spill the washer fluid over the NORMAL level Do not place the washer inlet on the en gine or battery 2 Turn the bulb base counterclockwis...

Page 272: ...b base by turning it clockwise to the front of the vehicle LEFT HAND HEADLIGHT Install the washer inlet securely Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Front fog lights 1 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown ...

Page 273: ...ght wiggle it 3 Install a new bulb base by turning it clockwise to the front of the vehicle Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Use a Phillips head screwdriver Front turn signal and front side marker lights ...

Page 274: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 270 Parking lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver ...

Page 275: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 271 Use a Phillips head screwdriver Use a flat bladed screwdriver Stop and tail lights Rear turn signal stop tail and back up lights ...

Page 276: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 272 a Back up light b Rear turn signal light c Stop tail light License plate lights ...

Page 277: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 273 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 274 Engine 274 Fuel 274 Service specifications 275 Tires 276 Fuses 277 SECTION 8 ...

Page 278: ...Unladen vehicle 2 With third seats Engine Model 2UZ FE Type 8 cylinder V type 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 94 0 84 0 3 70 3 30 Displacement cm3 cu in 4664 284 5 Fuel Fuel type Premium unleaded gasoline Octane Rat ing 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher for optimum engine performance However if such premium type cannot be obtained you may temporarily use unleaded gasoline with an Octan...

Page 279: ...nt or equivalent With ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone BATTERY Open voltage at 20 C 68 F 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max AUTOMATIC TRA...

Page 280: ...he engine running mm in 116 4 6 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Lining wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N 20 kgf 44 lbf 4 6 clicks Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel free play Less than 40 mm 1 6 in Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Tires Tire size P275...

Page 281: ...injection system emission control system fuel pump 9 HORN 10 A Horns 10 THROTTLE 15 A Electronic throttle control system 11 RADIO 20 A Car audio system 12 HAZ TRN 15 A Emergency flashers turn signal lights Left side kick panel 13 AM2 30 A Starting system multiport fuel injection system sequential multi port fuel injection system all compo nents in IGN fuse 14 ECU B1 20 A Power door lock control sy...

Page 282: ...I UP 7 5 A Engine idle up system 29 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights 30 STOP 15 A Stop lights high mounted stoplight 31 RR A C 30 A Air conditioning system 32 DEFOG 20 A Rear window defogger 33 ECU B 15 A Power tilt and telescopic steering system daytime running light system theft deterrent system 34 TAIL 15 A Tail lights license plate lights parking lights instrument panel lights 35 AHC B 15 A No cir...

Page 283: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 279 49 AM1 NO 1 80 A Charging system all components in AM1 NO 2 GAUGE WIPER DIFF A C and SEAT HTR fuses 50 HTR 60 A Air conditioning system 51 GLOW 80 A No circuit ...

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Page 285: ... 01 L C U L O 0008 281 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 282 Uniform tire quality grading 282 SECTION 9 ...

Page 286: ... C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in ac cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the purchasers and or prosp...

Page 287: ...The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high...

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