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’06 MATRIX_U (L/O 0508)

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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

Engine and Chassis

Checking the engine oil level

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Checking the engine coolant level

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Checking the radiator and condenser

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Checking brake fluid

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Checking power steering fluid

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Precautions for tires of four- wheel drive models

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Checking tire inflation 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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SECTION

Summary of Contents for 2006 Matrix

Page 1: ...ATRIX_U L O 0508 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 2: ...s and personal light 7 Power door lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Glove box 10 Portable ashtray 11 Cup holders 12 Power outlet 12 VDC 13 Parking brake lever 14 Auxiliary boxes 15 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 16 Hood lock release lever 17 Window lock switch Instrument panel overview View A ...

Page 3: ...ency flasher switch 8 Clock 9 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light front passenger occupant classification indicator light 10 Audio system 11 Auxiliary box or power outlet 115 VAC 12 Power outlet 12 VDC or cigarette lighter 13 Ignition switch 14 Cruise control switch 15 Tilt steering lock release lever 16 TRAC OFF traction control system off switch 17 Engine immobilizer system Toyota vehicle...

Page 4: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 4 18 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 19 Glass hatch opener switch ...

Page 5: ...e reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Low fuel level warning light 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Odometer two trip meters and outside temperature display Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 6: ...pen door warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 or Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 or Vehicle stability control system traction control system warning light 1 Low tire pressure warning light 1 Engine oil replacement reminder light 1 Front passenger occupant classification indicator light Indicator symbols on the inst...

Page 7: ...f this light flashes see Cruise control on page 130 in Section 1 7 Cruise control indicator light 2 Overdrive off indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Headlight low beam indicator light Tail light indicator light Slip indicator light traction control system off indicator light ...

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Page 9: ...ONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 10 Engine immobilizer system 12 Wireless remote control 14 Side doors 18 Power windows 22 Back door 24 Glass hatch 25 Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system TVIP 26 Hood 28 Fuel tank cap 29 Electric moon roof 30 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...t parking leave the sub key with the attendant A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and sub keys These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly so be careful not to lose these keys If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine NOTICE When using a key containing a trans ponder...

Page 11: ...ing 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...

Page 12: ...ing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system When you in sert the key in the ignition switch the 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 Without Toyota vehicle intrusion p...

Page 13: ...er to make you a new key with built in transponder chip your dealer will need your key number and master key However there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the sys tem or start the engine NOTICE Do not modify remove or disas semble the engine immobilizer sys tem If any unauthorized chan...

Page 14: ...oor open the glass hatch or activate the PANIC mode from a distance within approximately 1 m 3 ft of the vehicle When you operate any switch push it slowly and securely The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component Observe the fol lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter Do not leave the transmitter in places where the temperature becomes high such a...

Page 15: ...cking operation Unlocking operation To lock and unlock all the side doors and back door push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely To lock Push the LOCK switch All the side doors and back door are locked si multaneously At this time turn signal lights flash once Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked If any of side doors or back door is not securely cl...

Page 16: ...age 25 in this Section Pushing the PANIC switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights turn signal lights and interi or lights The PANIC switch is used to deter ve hicle theft when you witness anyone at tempting to break into or damage your vehicle The alarm will last for one minute To stop alarm midway do the following Push any of the switch on the wireless remote control transm...

Page 17: ...not push the LOCK UNLOCK and HATCH GLASS switches many times When replacing the transmitter bat tery be careful not to lose the com ponents Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws Replace the transmitter battery by follow ing these procedures 1 Using a coin or equivalent open the transmitter case 2 Remove th...

Page 18: ...move any compo nents inside the transmitter or it may interfere with proper operation Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting the transmitter bat tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case Close the transmitter case securely LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock Turn the key backward Vehic...

Page 19: ...an be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock knobs are in the locked position CAUTION Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving The doors will open and an accident may occur Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door Be careful not to lock ...

Page 20: ...oors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter when all the side doors and back door are closed Open the driver s door or front passen ger s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position then close the front doors The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways Turn the ignition key to ON Unlock all the side doors and back door w...

Page 21: ...ollowing modes of the automatic locking and unlocking functions Mode 1 Automatic locking linked with the shift position All the side doors and back door are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position and all the doors are closed Mode 2 Functions cancelled Automatic door locking and unlocking functions do not activate in t...

Page 22: ...e 95 in Section 1 5 2 Shift the selector lever into the P position and close all the side doors and back door 3 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 4 Within 5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position push and hold the power door lock switch on the front side for about 5 seconds 5 The interior light will flash to indicate that the mode has been changed The flashing of ...

Page 23: ...you close the power win dows always make sure there is nobody around the power windows You must also make sure the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If someone s neck head or hands get caught in a closing window it could result in death or serious in jury When anyone closes the power windows make sure he or she op erates the windows s...

Page 24: ...rs on page 15 and Side doors on page 18 in this Section When closing the back door the inside handle can be used to make the reach easier To close the back door lower it and press down on it After closing the back door try pulling it up to make sure it is secure ly closed See Stowage precautions on page 206 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION Keep the back door and glass hatc...

Page 25: ...f you do either of the followings the glass hatch cannot be opened with the glass hatch opener switch Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter when the front doors are closed Open the driver s door or front passen ger s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position then close the front doors The glass hatch opener swit...

Page 26: ...haust gases from entering the vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the back door and glass hatch dampers do not ap ply any force paint or let any other foreign matter on them TVIP is a theft deterrent system If someone attempts to damage or break into your vehicle the system sounds the alarm while flashing the lights SETTING THE SYSTEM You can set the system as follows 1 Remove the key from the ign...

Page 27: ...e tapped or bro ken The battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected The ignition is hotwired After one minute the alarm automatically stops and the indicator light starts flashing again Reactivating the alarm Once set until you cancel the system the system automatically resets the alarm af ter the alarm has stopped The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in A...

Page 28: ...iliary catch lever and lift the hood 3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot To insert the support rod into the slot move it straight up If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle it may become detached Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return the support rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then low...

Page 29: ...rod up could cause the hood to bend This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury b...

Page 30: ...he cap is not installed securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is installed se curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for ...

Page 31: ...owing While the vehicle is moving always keep the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening Other wise they could be seriously in jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident Before you close the moon roof always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof You must also make sure nobody places his or her head hands ...

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Page 33: ...RIX_U L O 0508 33 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 34 Front seats 34 Fold down rear seat 38 Head restraints 39 Seat belts 40 SRS airbags 48 Child restraint 67 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 34: ...driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching t...

Page 35: ...ating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of front seats with side airbags Such changes may prevent the side airbags from acti vating correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally resulting in death or serious injury CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move an...

Page 36: ... POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER Pull up or push down the lever 3 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever Adjusting front seats ...

Page 37: ...ces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul der belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is re clined the greater the risk of death or personal injury 1 Lower the head restraint to the low est position and fix the seatback at the most upright lock position 2 Pull up either seatback lock release knob beside the seatback and fold the seatback down CAUTION Do not ...

Page 38: ...ION When returning the seatback to the upright position make sure the seat back is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating prop erly Lower the head restraints to the lowest position Pull up the lock release button and fold the seatback down Each seatback can be folded separately This will enlarge the luggage ...

Page 39: ...eturning the seatback to the upright position observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud den stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback and that the red mark at the button on the top of the seatback cannot be seen Failure to do so will pre vent seat belt from operating prop erly Make s...

Page 40: ...e Child restraint on page 67 in this Section for details If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child 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...

Page 41: ...they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors Inspect the belt system periodically Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Damaged parts should be re placed Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers or allow them to come into contact with the belts they may...

Page 42: ...rt coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from death or serious injury Take up slack Too high Keeps as low on hips as possible Adjust the position of the...

Page 43: ...Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injures in a collision To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it...

Page 44: ... the driver s seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the extender in the driver s seat the SRS driver s air bag system will judge that the driv er wears the seat belt even if not wearing it In this case the driver s airbag may not activate correctly causing death or serious injury in the event of collision Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender Make sure the f...

Page 45: ...n on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is concerned do not fail to disconnect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in or der to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting into the vehicle next time When not in use remove the extend...

Page 46: ...age is put on the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat As for the front passenger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 63 in this Section The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air bags may not operate together in all colli sions The seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following ...

Page 47: ...the system or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Con sult your Toyota dealer about any re pair and modification NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette ...

Page 48: ...n not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The front of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate Either s...

Page 49: ...airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly During sudden braking just before a collision an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli sion To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wear ...

Page 50: ...rrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve hicle is very close to the designed thresh old level the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together Always wear your seat belts properly Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags are not generally d...

Page 51: ...This does not indicate a fire This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes skin or breathing Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water If you can safely exit from the vehicle you should do so imme diately Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the...

Page 52: ...at precautions on page 34 in this Section Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle is in use since the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Anyone who is up against or very close to an airbag when it inflates can be killed or seriously injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and always use your seat belt properly ...

Page 53: ...tem which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with physical disability con sult your Toyota dealer It may dan gerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following cha...

Page 54: ...he following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light comes on or starts flashing while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classif...

Page 55: ...bags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s front pas senger s or rear outside passenger s head The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas senger sitting in the front passenger seat However the side airbag on the passen ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat As f...

Page 56: ...of the seat front pillar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the SRS side air bag and or curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact of the deploy ing airbag could cause death or se rious injury to the occupant Improperly seated and or restrained infants and...

Page 57: ...n from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol lowing components and their locations are shown in the illustration 1 SRS wa...

Page 58: ...ppens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes but the airbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once CAUTI...

Page 59: ...eel on the passenger seat facing the pas senger s side door since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle Do not allow anyone to get his her head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield airbags could infla...

Page 60: ...t will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury Do not hook a hanger heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook If the curtain shield airbag inflates those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury When you hang clo...

Page 61: ...n gerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the susp...

Page 62: ...for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light comes on or starts flashing while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in dicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu pant classification system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Any of the SRS side airbags and cur tain shield ...

Page 63: ... on the front passenger seat and front passenger s seat belt preten sioner The indicator light will indicate OFF when the ignition switch is in the ON position with the condition 2 in the table shown below If the front passenger occupant classifica tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the OFF indicator is illuminated one of the following is likely...

Page 64: ...position After about four seconds it will go off After that the front passenger occupant clas sification system operates and judges whether to indicate ON or OFF The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classifi cation indicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system ...

Page 65: ... Deactivated Activated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat t...

Page 66: ... where it does not touches the rear seat Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve hicle is moving Reclining the seat back excessively may lessen the ef fectiveness of the seat belt system If an adult sits in the front passen ger seat the occupant classification indicator light should indicate ON If the OFF indicator is illumina ted ask the passenger to sit up straight w...

Page 67: ...ld restraint system Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819 If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt See Seat belts on page 40 in this Section for details CAUTION For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint ...

Page 68: ...erious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se cured If it is not secured properly it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud den stop or accident A child restraint system for a small child or baby must...

Page 69: ...ts manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 80 in this Section The child restraint lower anchorages ap proved for your vehicle may also be used See Installation with child restraint low er anchorages on page 82 in this Sec tion A Infant seat B Convertibl...

Page 70: ... injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats Otherwise the child or front seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision If the driver s seat position does not allow sufficient ...

Page 71: ...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 belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in ...

Page 72: ...eat 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 4 To remove the infant 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 ...

Page 73: ...e front passenger seat to the rearward position 3 Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on the front passenger seat 4 Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle 5 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 seat securely make sure the belt is in the...

Page 74: ...UTION Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat A forward facing child re straint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when unavoidable If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat put the seat in its most rearward position and install the forward facing child restraint system in the proper or der Otherwise...

Page 75: ...r or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag and or curtain shield airbag inflate and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with ...

Page 76: ...ot 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 belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in t...

Page 77: ...le seat securely 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 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 ...

Page 78: ... because the front passenger airbag could in flate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airba...

Page 79: ... child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inse...

Page 80: ...w the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Anchor brackets Symbol Use the anchor brackets in the luggage compartment to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets Using a top strap ...

Page 81: ...eat belt Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 67 in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacture...

Page 82: ...d in the rear seat The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed to these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle Canada only Type A Installation with child restraint lower anchora...

Page 83: ...or the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 80 in this Section For installation details refer to the instruc tion manual equipped with each product CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different d...

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Page 85: ...5 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 86 Outside rear view mirrors 86 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 88 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 88 Sun visors 89 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 86: ...n accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a convex mirror Any obj...

Page 87: ... a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Power rear ...

Page 88: ...t the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror This mirror is equipped with auto anti glare function The function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night ...

Page 89: ...e to the detection of headlights CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries To ensure correct functioning of anti glare mirror sensors located on both sides of the mirror do not touch or cover the sensors with your finger or a piece of cloth etc To block out g...

Page 90: ...ide the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1 It can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view Driver s side Front passenger s side Driver s side only To use the vanity mirror open the cover Vanity mirrors ...

Page 91: ...hts Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 92 Emergency flashers 94 Front fog lights 95 Instrument panel light control 95 Interior lights 95 Personal lights 96 Windshield wipers and washer 97 Rear window wiper and washer 98 Rear window defogger 98 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 92: ...e is not running Daytime running light system for the U S A The daytime running light system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day This sys tem can be helpful in many different driv ing conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset This system will make your headlights come on at a reduced brightness when The...

Page 93: ... brightness when The engine is running The parking brake is released The headlight turn signal lever knob is in the OFF position or position 1 To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights twist the knob to position 1 Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for night driving High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and push the lever awa...

Page 94: ... than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 292 in Section 7 3 To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch once again Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as ...

Page 95: ... you have to turn on the tail lights head lights in daytime or if the daytime running light control sensor activates in circum stances such as shade the brightness of instrument cluster will be reduced In this case set the dial to the full intensity posi tion To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light has the following posi tions OFF Turns the light off ON Keeps the light on...

Page 96: ... glass hatch is closed and the light is still on When the switch is in the DOOR posi tion and the side doors are unlocked the light comes on and remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out To prevent the battery being discharged the light will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened with the switch in the DOOR position for 20 minutes or more Type A Type B T...

Page 97: ...lever is in the intermittent posi tion position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 291 in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the w...

Page 98: ...quirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 291 in Section 7 3 NOTICE Do not operate the rear wiper if the rear window is dry It may scratch the glass To defog or defrost the rear window push the switch The key must be in the ON position The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the window surface An indicator light will illuminate...

Page 99: ...the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec tors ...

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Page 101: ...ND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 102 Engine coolant temperature gauge 102 Tachometer 103 Odometer and two trip meters 104 Outside temperature display 104 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 105 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 102: ...move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely 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 indicate...

Page 103: ...the specified operating range Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats on page 230 in Section 4 The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel...

Page 104: ...push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B The displayed temperature ranges from 30 C 22 F up to 5...

Page 105: ...immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c indicator and buzzer Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop and check e Stop and check f or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer g Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 106: ... immediately and contact Toyota dealer i Close all side doors back door and glass hatch j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately k Take vehicle to Toyota dealer l Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switch for a few seconds If warning light remains contact Toyota dealer m Add washer fluid n Replace engine oil ...

Page 107: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 107 If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Key reminder buzzer Remove key p Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights ...

Page 108: ...ing brake is released while the engine is running In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop Vehicles with anti lock brake sys tem The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but als...

Page 109: ...TICE When the charging system warning light comes on while the engine is running malfunctions such as the en gine drive belt being broken may have occurred If the warning light comes on immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer e Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres sure is too low If it flickers or stays on while you are...

Page 110: ...turned to ACC or LOCK position CAUTION Be especially careful to prevent erro neous pedal operation Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs Your vehicle may not pass a state emission inspection if the malfunction indicator lamp remains on Contact your Toyota dealer to check your vehicle s emission control system and OBD On Board Diagnostics system before taking your vehicle for the inspec...

Page 111: ...ions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system the brake assist system the traction control system and the vehicle stability control system do not operate but the brake system still oper ates conventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does n...

Page 112: ... driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in dicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu pant classification system k VSC Warning Light The light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle stability control system or traction control system The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to O...

Page 113: ...placement this light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 12 seconds with the ignition key turned to the ON position If you continue driving without replacing the engine oil and if the dis tance driven exceeds 8000 km 5000 miles the light will come on after the ignition key is turned to ON position The light will remain on thereafter If the light is flashing we recommend that...

Page 114: ...gnition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light should come on The ABS VSC low tire pressure warning light and engine oil replacement reminder light go off after a few seconds The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds Slip indicator light traction control system off indicator light also comes on and go off after a few...

Page 115: ... Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch 116 Automatic transmission 117 Manual transmission 120 Traction control system 122 Vehicle stability control system 124 Tire pressure warning system 126 Parking brake 130 Cruise control 130 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 116: ...lly set See Engine immobilizer system on page 12 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 the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off you may hear sound coming from underneath the luggage compartment for several minu...

Page 117: ...lease button depressed a Selector lever P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position Shift while holding the l...

Page 118: ...ection 3 The transmission must be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant t...

Page 119: ... engine braking as described pre viously With the selector lever in 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 2 the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear With the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in first gear NOTICE Be careful not to over rev the en gine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm fro...

Page 120: ...rned off Be sure to turn the switch on immediately after ward 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 prevents the vehicle from creeping NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Do not attempt to hold the vehi...

Page 121: ...m h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 6 speed Gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 5 to 6 or 6 to 5 80 50 Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel eration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late...

Page 122: ...stem automatically turns on CAUTION Under certain slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicle and power against front wheels cannot be maintained even though the traction control system is in operation Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow yo...

Page 123: ...vehicle out of mud or newly fallen snow etc turn off the traction control system This system that controls engine performance inter feres with the process of freeing front wheels To turn off Push TRAC OFF switch The slip indicator light traction control sys tem off indicator light will come on The vehicle stability control system is al ways activated even if the traction control system is turned o...

Page 124: ... traction control sys tem off indicator light will come on when the VSC warning light comes on even if the TRAC OFF switch is not pushed The vehicle stability control system helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti lock brake sys tem traction control engine control etc This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when corner...

Page 125: ...s or wheels contact your Toyota dealer See Checking and replacing tires on page 280 in Section 7 2 In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains If the vehicle is going to skid during driv ing the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds intermittently Special care should be taken while driving The slip indicato...

Page 126: ...ing light comes on even if the TRAC OFF switch is not pushed The tire pressure warning system is de signed to provide warning when tire inflation pressure of any one of the tires is critically low while the vehicle is moving The low tire pressure warn ing light comes on to inform you that such low tire pressure may hamper driving This system is not designed to operate when the vehicle is stopped T...

Page 127: ...yota dealer If the warning light blinks once every three seconds The low tire pressure warning system needs to be initialized Reset the system with the tire pressure warning system re set switch To reset the system see TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM RESET SWITCH The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain cir cumstances In the following cases the low tire pressure warni...

Page 128: ...s are significant ly under inflated However there are other combinations of significantly under inflated tires for which your tire pressure monitoring system may not warn you These other combina tions are relatively common account ing for approximately half the instances in which vehicles have sig nificantly under inflated tires For ex ample your system may not warn you when both tires on the same...

Page 129: ... dry smooth and straight The number of passengers is 1 or 2 including driver When initializing the system make sure the low tire pressure warning light blinks three times If the warning light does not blink three times initializing will be failed and the tire pressure warning system will not function properly Do not push the reset switch without ad justing the tire inflation pressure to the specif...

Page 130: ...f The cruise control is designed to main tain a set cruising speed without requir ing the driver to operate the accelera tor Cruising speed can be set to any speed above 40 km h 25 mph Within the limits of the engine s capabili ties cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades However changes in ve hicle speed may occur on steeper grades CAUTION To help maintain maximum control of your vehic...

Page 131: ...d accidentally engaging the cruise control turn the system off when it is not in use Make sure the CRUISE indicator light is off SETTING THE CRUISING SPEED On vehicles with automatic transmission the transmission must be in D before you set the cruising speed Bring your vehicle to the desired speed push the lever down in the SET direc tion and release it This sets the vehicle at that speed If the ...

Page 132: ...n To turn the cruise control off push the ON OFF button Make sure the CRUISE indicator light is off If the cruise control automatically cancels out other than for the above cases have your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal er at the earliest opportunity RESUMING THE CRUISE CONTROL If the cruise control is temporarily can celled the cruising speed can be resumed by pushing the lever up in the RES...

Page 133: ...turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on If any of the following conditions then oc curs there is some trouble in the cruise control system The indicator light does not come on The indicator light flashes again The indicator light goes out after it comes on If this is the case contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected ...

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Page 135: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 135 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 136 Using your audio system 136 Audio system operating hints 148 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 136: ...ls 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 largely determined by the mix of the treble midrange on some models of type 2 and bass levels In fact different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble midrange and bass Balance A good balance of the left and right ste...

Page 137: ...CT DISC PLAYER WITH CHANGER type 2 When you insert a disc push the LOAD button wait for the load eject status light to turn green then gently push the disc in with the label side up The player will play from track 1 through to the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 of the next disc The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only NOTICE Do not stack up two discs for in serti...

Page 138: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 138 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 139: ...L knob the mode changes To adjust the tone and balance turn the knob BAS Adjusts low pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 TRE Adjusts high pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 FAD Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers The display ranges from F7 to R7 BAL Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left speakers The display ranges from L7 to R7 DISC Com...

Page 140: ...isc you are listening to in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again With compact disc changer only To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order Push and hold RAND preset button 1 until you hear a beep will ap pear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order To turn off the random feature push this ...

Page 141: ... the disc it will stop scanning With compact disc changer only Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push and hold or side of the SCAN button until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will scan the first track of the next disc To stop scanning push or side of this button again If the player has scanned all the discs it will stop scanning SEEK TRACK S...

Page 142: ...sed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on the display If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display push and hold the button until you hear a beep The rest of the title will appear TUNE Tuning Turn the TUNE knob clockwise to step up the frequ...

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Page 144: ...utton Push and hold preset button 6 or preset button 5 to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc When you release the button the compact disc play er will resume playing AM Push the AM button to turn on the radio and select the AM band AM will appear on the display AUDIO CONTROL Tone and sound bal ance adjustment function Each time you push the AUDIO CONTROL knob the mode changes To adjust ...

Page 145: ...t disc After the disc is loaded the shutter of the slot will close After a few seconds the shutter will auto matically open again so the next disc can be inserted The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs If the player is full of discs DISC FULL will appear on the display If no compact disc is inserted the shutter will close after 15 seconds PWR VOL Power and Volume Push PW...

Page 146: ... station up the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next preset station To stop scanning push this button again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release the SCAN but ton The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for 5 seconds and then scan again to the next station To stop scanning push this button again Compact disc player There are two scan fe...

Page 147: ... display If the entire the message is not displayed will appear on the display To display the rest of the message push and hold the TEXT button until you hear a beep After the entire message has been dis played the message will disappear The message display will be canceled if any button that affects the display is pushed If no messages are received NO MESSAGE will appear on the display and the di...

Page 148: ...the SEEK TRACK or SCAN button while the program type is displayed If no program is found NOTHING will appear on the display The previous pro gram information will resume When the system is left untouched for 6 seconds the program type display will change to the frequency display NOTICE To ensure correct audio system op erations Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system Do not put any...

Page 149: ...especially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta tion causing the radio station 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 ea...

Page 150: ...iscs marked as shown above The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable CD ROM Special shaped discs Transparent translucent discs Low quality discs Labeled discs ...

Page 151: ...larly on the shiny side Dirt scratches warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a 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 ...

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Page 153: ...IX_U L O 0508 153 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 154 Air flow selector settings 157 Operating tips 157 Instrument panel vents 159 Air conditioning filter 160 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 154: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 154 1 A C button on some models 2 Air flow selector 3 Fan speed selector 4 Temperature selector 5 Air intake selector Controls ...

Page 155: ...e front view In this position air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clean up the front view quickly It is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE in this position Vehicles with A C button Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Turning the air flow selector to...

Page 156: ... outside air into the sys tem To prevent fogging up of the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button on some models To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again ...

Page 157: ...ference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thrown up by the ve hicle i...

Page 158: ...recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone ...

Page 159: ...en the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow selector to the wind shield or floor windshield position turns on the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing t...

Page 160: ...ioning filter information label is placed inside of the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box Air conditioning filter on some models ...

Page 161: ... mode To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement 1 Open the glove box Remove the screw with a Phillips head screw driver and slide off the damper as shown 2 Push in each side of the glove box to ...

Page 162: ... on the surface If it is dirty it should be replaced When installing the filter in the filter outlet keep the arrow pointing up INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per formance and then affect air condi tioning performance ...

Page 163: ...nd portable ashtray 164 Power outlets 12 VDC 165 Power outlet 115 VAC 166 Compass 167 Glove box 171 Auxiliary box 171 Rear console box 172 Cup holders 174 Seatback tables 174 Luggage storage boxes 175 Tie down hooks and tire tie down belts 176 Luggage deck rails 177 Luggage cover 178 Floor mat 179 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 164: ... it finishes heating up it automati cally pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement PORTABLE ASHTRAY The ashtray can be removed and used outside the vehicle To use the ashtray open the lid When finished with your cigarette thor oughly extin...

Page 165: ...CE To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 V 120W instrument panel and rear console box outlets together To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use Inserting anything other than an ap prop...

Page 166: ... sure that the main switch is turned off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use Inserting anything other than an appropriate plug that fits the outlet may cause electrical failure or short circuits The power outlet is not designed for the foll...

Page 167: ...e vehicle is stopped immediately af ter turning The compass does not adjust 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 subject to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings roof parking near a c...

Page 168: ... The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter mined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicle then push and hold the both personal light switches until the zone number appears on the display Then push the right side or left side personal light switch referr...

Page 169: ...r After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns it to the compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Samoa 5 Guam 8 Saipan 8 ...

Page 170: ...d calibration is completed when the direction is shown on the display If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc take your vehicle to Toyota dealer Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected Do not perform circling calibration of the co...

Page 171: ...s moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped To open the glove box door pull the lever CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving To use the box pull on the handle CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while...

Page 172: ... CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Do not use this auxiliary box as an ashtray To access the rear console box pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console box closed while driv...

Page 173: ... touching the lock release lever CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console box closed while driving Rear console box type B ...

Page 174: ...ups or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident Rear cup holder To reduce the chance of injury in case of an acci dent or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Front passenger s seatback Rear right side seatback Cup holders Seatback tables ...

Page 175: ...ous injury Do not set up the seatback table while the vehicle is moving Do not sit on the seatback table NOTICE To prevent damage to the seat avoid putting heavy loads on the temporary table Front Rear To open the luggage storage box turn the knobs to the UNLOCK position and open the lid To close the luggage storage box lower the lid and turn the knobs to the LOCK position CAUTION To reduce the ch...

Page 176: ...original posi tion as shown when it is not in use To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above The tire tie down belts are designed to secure the flat tire You can also use the belts to secure your luggage To secure the flat tire see Stowing flat tire on page 239 in Section 4 See Stowage precautions on page 206 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage Tie down hooks and ti...

Page 177: ...age precautions on page 206 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION When you secure cargo with the lug gage deck rails be sure follow the instructions below in order to avoid the cargo coming loose Do not place cargo exceeding 31 kg 70 lb on the luggage deck rails To prevent luggage or cargo from sliding forward during braking make sure the deck rail accessories such as tie down ...

Page 178: ...belt ends of the right side hooks to secure the luggage cover CAUTION Do not place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or a collision To remove the luggage cover loosen the right side belts of the hooks as shown above Then remove the hooks from tie down hooks When you remove the luggage cover fold up and store...

Page 179: ...hen it is designed for use with two locking clips Fix the floor mat with lock ing clips into the holes in the floor carpet 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 Floor mat ...

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Page 181: ... countries 184 Three way catalytic converters 185 Engine exhaust cautions 186 Facts about engine oil consumption 187 Iridium tipped spark plugs 188 Brake system 188 Brake pad wear limit indicators 192 Your Toyota s identification 193 Theft prevention labels 194 Suspension and chassis 194 Tire information 195 Vehicle load limits 205 Cargo and luggage 206 Types of tires 208 SECTION 2 ...

Page 182: ...s of ASTM D4814 in the U S A and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose its ef fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly Also this can increase maintenance costs OCTANE RATING 1 8 L 4 cylinder 1ZZ FE engine Select Octane Rating 87 Research Oc tane Number 91 or higher 1 8 L 4 cylin...

Page 183: ...gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These types of gas oline provide excellent vehicle perfor mance reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87 Toyota ...

Page 184: ...ine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it is the fuel system has been damaged and it is...

Page 185: ...e exhaust gas is very hot Do not drive idle or park your ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard To prevent this and other damage observe the following precautions Use only unleaded gasoline Do not drive with an extremely ...

Page 186: ...which is a colorless and odorless gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or ...

Page 187: ...iv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned Oil consumption Max 1 0 L per 1000 km 1 1 qt 600 miles 0 9 Imp qt 600 miles When judging the amount of oil con sumption note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately As an example if a vehicle...

Page 188: ... power assist the brakes If the engine should quit while you are driving you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserved vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu um Even if the power assist is com pletely lost the brakes will still work But you will have...

Page 189: ...ditions may occur They do not indicate a malfunc tion of the system You may hear the anti lock brake sys tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve hicle body and steering wheel You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve hicle is stopped At the end of the anti lock brake sys tem activation the brake pedal may move a little forwa...

Page 190: ...ng dis tance Type A Type B ABS warning light Vehicles without vehicle stability control system The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lo...

Page 191: ...e light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system the brake assist system the traction control system and the vehicle stability control system do not operate but the brake system still oper ates conventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not oper...

Page 192: ... you may hear a sound in the engine compartment and feel the vibrations of the brake 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 For an explanation of this system s warn ing light...

Page 193: ...be seen through the windshield from the out side This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label 1 8 L 4 cylinder 1ZZ FE engine 1 8 L 4 cylinder 2ZZ GE engine Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number Engine number ...

Page 194: ...s 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 attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain state or federal laws CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs...

Page 195: ...or details see Uniform tire quality grading on page 200 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 280 5 Turning direction indicator Some vehicles are equipped with directional tires For details see Rotating tires on page 283 6 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming...

Page 196: ...e tire and the tube maintains the air pressure 9 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 280 10 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pres sure to which a tire may be in flated For details about recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 306 11 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on...

Page 197: ...or details see Compact spare tire on page 232 2 Tire size For details see Tire size on page 199 3 DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN For details see DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN on page 198 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 280 5 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Checking and replacing tir...

Page 198: ...y filled in the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure 9 Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall A tire not marked with RADIAL is a bias ply tire This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufacturer s identification mark 4 Tire si...

Page 199: ...y use 2 Section width in millimeters 3 Aspect ratio tire height to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter 8 Speed category alphabet with one letter 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter Tire size ...

Page 200: ...al Safety Requirements in addi tion to these grades Quality grades can be found where appli cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum sec tion width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex amp...

Page 201: ...eat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle ...

Page 202: ... and additional weight optional engine Intended outboard sidewall A the sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or Intended outboard sidewall deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B the outward facing sidewall of an asym...

Page 203: ...duty battery and special trim Recommended inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer Rim a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter Wheel diameter nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation rim diameter and width Rim type designation the industry of manufacturer s designation for a rim by s...

Page 204: ... in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in...

Page 205: ...nts whose esti mated average weight is 68 kg 150 lb per person Depending on the weight of each person the seating ca pacity given may exceed the total load capacity NOTICE Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity do not exceed the total load ca pacity Towing capacity 680 kg 1500 Ib Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo weight th...

Page 206: ...orward dur ing braking do not stack anything in the enlarged lug gage compartment Keep car go and luggage low as close to the floor as possible 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 suffer seri ous bodily injury in the event of sudden braking...

Page 207: ... 1400 750 5x150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available car go and luggage load capa...

Page 208: ...ac ity do not apply the load uneven ly That may cause not only dam age to the tire but also deteriora tion to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle causing an accident Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capabil ity tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions Since summer tires do not have the...

Page 209: ...ared with summer tires in highway driving The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all season tires are described on page 195 CAUTION Do not mix summer and all sea son tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous han dling characteristics resulting in loss of control Do not use tire other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes differe...

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Page 211: ...riving Before starting the engine 212 How to start the engine 212 Tips for driving in various conditions 213 Four wheel driving tips 214 Winter driving tips 215 Dinghy towing 216 Trailer towing 218 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 223 SECTION 3 ...

Page 212: ...revent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off 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 c...

Page 213: ...automatic or in first or reverse manual If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check 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 ...

Page 214: ...overed roadways use tire chains on the front wheels Always check your brakes for effective ness immediately after driving across sand mud etc If operating in adverse conditions frequently vehicle maintenance should be increased See the separate Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement CAUTION Observe the following instructions Otherwise an accident may occur re sulting in death or ...

Page 215: ...xture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water This coolant pro vides protection down to about 35 C 31 F For Canada Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55 coolant and 45 deionized water This coolant pro vides protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be ...

Page 216: ...r fenders can make steering difficult During bad winter driving stop and check under the fenders occasionally Depending on where you are driving we recommend you carry some emer gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc NOTICE Do not use window scraper or deicer when the plastic resin moo...

Page 217: ...ghy towing be sure to ob serve the following in order to reduce the damage to your vehicle 1 Put the shift lever in neutral 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position Make sure the audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet NOTICE To avoid the locking of the steering wheel turn the ignition switch to the ACC position 3 Release the parking brake After dinghy towing le...

Page 218: ... found at a highway weighing station build ing supply company trucking company junk yard etc CAUTION The total trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo load must not exceed 680 kg 1500 lb Ex ceeding this weight is dangerous Trailer hitch assemblies have differ ent weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer Even though the vehicle may be physically capa ble of towing a higher weigh...

Page 219: ... the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40 in the rear HITCHES Use only a weight carrying hitch designed for the total trailer weight Toyota does not recommend using a weight distribution load equalizing hitch The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed accord ing to the hitch manufacturer s instruc tions The hitch ball should have a light coat of grease Toyota re...

Page 220: ...o the total trailer weight TRAILER LIGHTS Trailer lights must comply with federal state provincial and local regulations See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of wiring and relays for your trail er Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up Direct splicing may dam age your vehicle s electrical system and cause a...

Page 221: ...icle in a tight turn Slow down before making a turn to avoid the necessity of sudden braking Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to the right This pro cedure is generally opposite to that when backing without a trailer Also just ...

Page 222: ...ntil the blocks absorb the load 4 Apply the parking brake firmly 5 Shift into first or reverse manual or P automatic and turn off the engine When restarting out after parking on a slope 1 With the transmission in P position automatic or the clutch pedal de pressed manual start the engine With an automatic transmission be sure to keep the brake pedal de pressed 2 Shift into gear 3 Release the parki...

Page 223: ...Maintain a steady pace Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights Keep a proper dis tance from other vehicles to avoid sud den braking This will also reduce wear on your brakes Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal This causes premature...

Page 224: ...24 CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and brake booster will not function with out the engine running Also the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run ning ...

Page 225: ... driving 229 If you cannot increase engine speed 229 If your vehicle overheats 230 If you have a flat tire 231 If your vehicle becomes stuck 243 If your vehicle needs to be towed 243 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 247 If you lose your keys 247 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 248 SECTION 4 ...

Page 226: ... collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine on page 226 for further instruc ti...

Page 227: ...oduced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1 If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle make sure the vehicles are not touch...

Page 228: ...harged battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black cable to the negative termi nal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The recommended connecting point is shown in the following illustration Connecting point Do not connect the cable to or near a...

Page 229: ... cautiously off the road to a safe place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 3 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 226 in this Section 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 If engin...

Page 230: ...pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gine immediately Call a Toyota dealer for assistance 5 If there are no obvio...

Page 231: ...ed by the jack Otherwise personal injury may occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diag onally opposite to the one be ing changed if necessary Make sure to set the jack prop erly in the jack point Raising the vehic...

Page 232: ... tion in case of a flat tire The compact spare tire can be used many times if necessary It has tread life of up to 4800 km 3000 miles de pending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indi cators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire information on page 280 in Section 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other ser vice information CAUTION The compact...

Page 233: ...rough an auto matic car wash as the vehicle may get caught resulting in damage 1 Open the rear luggage storage box and get the required tools and spare tire 1 Jack handle 2 Wheel nut wrench 3 Jack 4 Spare tire To open the rear luggage storage box see Luggage storage boxes on page 175 in Section 1 10 To prepare yourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each ...

Page 234: ...bove removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking The compact tire storage area is de signed only for a compact spare tire Standard size tires cannot be stored in this storage area 2 Block the wheel diagonally op posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of...

Page 235: ...ehicle 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 han dle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just un screw them about one half turn CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts...

Page 236: ...t positions 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that i...

Page 237: ... holes in the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to met al contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause...

Page 238: ...which could cause a seri ous accident If there is oil or grease on any bolt or nut clean it 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle counterclock wise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any addition al leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure ...

Page 239: ...cause a serious accident 10 Restow all the tools and jack se curely in the luggage storage box Then secure the flat tire in the luggage compartment with the tire tie down belts and tie down hooks as follows CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools jack and flat tire are se curely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a colli sion or sudden bra...

Page 240: ... storage box lid with the outer side of the wheel facing up Hook the belt clips closest to the buckle to the rear upper tie down hooks 3 Pass the belts through the center hole of the wheel as shown above 4 Attach the other clips of the belts to the lower rear tie down hooks ...

Page 241: ...ced tire Adjust the air pressure to the specifi cation designated on page 306 in Section 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 infla tion 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 As s...

Page 242: ...mly tap the other side around the edge of wheel ornament with the heel of your hand to snap into place Aluminum wheels Push the wheel ornament into the center hole CAUTION Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury Do not attach a heavily dam aged plastic wheel ornament It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents while the ve hicle is moving Initial adjustment of t...

Page 243: ...in jury or damage to nearby people or objects Four wheel drive models Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels Attempting to forcibly move the vehicle may cause dangerous handling charac teristics that will result in loss of control NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts Do not depress the accelerator ped...

Page 244: ...ergency tow ing on page 246 in this Section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged 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...

Page 245: ... a towing dolly place the ignition key in the ACC position and put the transmission in neutral NOTICE Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position when towing from the rear without a towing dolly The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight Automatic transmission Use a towing dolly under the front wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic ...

Page 246: ... wheels axles drive train steering and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve hicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and towing cable or chain The eyelet and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically inten...

Page 247: ... possible You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number If your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer system the dealer will also need your master key 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 lizer system must be replaced See the sugge...

Page 248: ... as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident Then have the identification number of your new transmitter registered At the same time you must bring all of the remaining transmitters to have them registered again as well You can use the wireless remote control system with the new transmitter Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information If you lose your wireless remot...

Page 249: ...X_U L O 0508 249 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 250 Washing and waxing your Toyota 251 Cleaning the interior 253 SECTION 5 ...

Page 250: ...ignifies 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 points should be observed...

Page 251: ... parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When exposed to coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust or chemical substances When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand washing your Toyota Work in the shade an...

Page 252: ...ash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is removed 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 Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well ...

Page 253: ...l the dirt do not come off re peat the procedure Commercial foaming type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline or window cleaner on the interior Carpets Use a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are ava...

Page 254: ...pill using the method mentioned above Leather interior The leather upholstery may be cleaned with neutral detergent for wool Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened with 5 solution of neutral detergent for wool Then thoroughly wipe off all traces of detergent with a clean damp cloth After cleaning or whenever any part of the leather gets wet dry with a soft clean cloth Allow the leather to dry in ...

Page 255: ... the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these tend to stick to leather when warm Improper cleaning of the leather up holstery could result in discolor ation or staining If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them ...

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Page 257: ...and care Maintenance requirements 258 General maintenance 259 Does your vehicle need repairing 261 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 262 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 258: ...l system be Toyota supplied 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 devices and syste...

Page 259: ...NE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked from time to time e g each time when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 291 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 274 in Section 7 2 for addition al infor...

Page 260: ... the locks hold securely in any latched position For folding down rear seatbacks check that the latches lock securely Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as buckles retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly Make sure the belt webbing is not cut frayed worn or dam aged Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Clutch pedal Chec...

Page 261: ...rt for changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that indicate service is needed Some impor tant clues are as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the wind...

Page 262: ...been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not pass the I M test The ...

Page 263: ...ATRIX_U L O 0508 263 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 264 Fuse locations 266 Do it yourself service precautions 266 Parts and tools 268 Positioning the jack 269 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 264: ...oil level dipstick 3 Engine coolant reservoir 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse block 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Electric cooling fan 10 Condenser 11 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview 1 8 L 4 cylinder 1ZZ FE engine ...

Page 265: ...voir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine coolant reservoir 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse block 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Electric cooling fan 10 Condenser 11 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 1 8 L 4 cylinder 2ZZ GE engine ...

Page 266: ...r details and suggestions This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Section 6 there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools For information on tools and parts for do it yourself maintenance see Parts and tools on page 268 in this Section Utmost care should be taken when wo...

Page 267: ...eye protection whenever you work on or under your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material fluid spray etc Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as in flammation or skin cancer so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it To re move used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap and w...

Page 268: ...ts are de signed in metric sizes so your tools must be metric CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL Parts if level is low Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equiva lent See Section 7 2 for details about en gine oil selection Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Parts if level is low Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non s...

Page 269: ...original See charts in Replacing light bulbs on page 292 in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver Front Rear two wheel drive models Rear four wheel drive models When jacking up your vehicle with the jack position the jack correctly as shown in the illustrations CAUTION When jacking be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury Follow jacking instructions Do not put any part...

Page 270: ...e to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone use vehicle support stands Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not place any object...

Page 271: ...4 Checking the radiator and condenser 275 Checking brake fluid 275 Checking power steering fluid 276 Precautions for tires of four wheel drive models 277 Checking tire inflation pressure 277 Checking and replacing tires 280 Rotating tires 283 Installing snow tires and chains 284 Replacing wheels 285 Aluminum wheel precautions 286 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 272: ...der the end NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components 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 small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the l...

Page 273: ...ended viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 oil is not available SAE 10W 30 oil may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change Oil identification mark The ILSAC International Lubricant Stan dardization and Approval Committee Certi fication Mark is added to some oil c...

Page 274: ...tor hoses radiator cap and drain cock and water pump If you can find no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION To prevent burning yourself be care ful not to touch the radiator or con denser when the engine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolan...

Page 275: ...i tion take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer CAUTION To prevent burning yourself be care ful not to touch the radiator or con denser when the engine is hot NOTICE To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser do not perform the work by yourself To check the fluid level simply look at the see through reservoir The level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir It is normal for the ...

Page 276: ...fluid DEXRON II or III If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 60 C 80 C or 140 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours Clean all dirt from the outside of the res ervoir tank and look at the fluid lev...

Page 277: ...uction or tread patterns See Checking and replacing tires on page 280 and Installing snow tires and chains on page 284 in this Section Do not use tires with different tread wear To equalize the tire wear rotate tires at the ap propriate interval See Rotat ing tires on page 283 in this Section Use the manufacturer s recom mended wheels Do not use wheels of different sizes and types See Replacing wh...

Page 278: ...d for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or 1 mile since you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pres sure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire can be misleading Besides tire inflation pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling Take special care when adding air to the compact spare tire The smaller tire s...

Page 279: ...checked by your Toyota dealer CAUTION Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps Without the valve caps dirt or moisture could get into the valve core and cause air leakage If the caps have been lost have new ones put on as soon as pos sible Incorrect tire inflation pressure may waste fuel reduce the comfort of driv ing reduce tire life and make your ve hicle less safe to drive If a tire frequently ...

Page 280: ...indica tors will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be replaced The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding Vehicles equipped with P215 50ZR17 tires Your Toyota has been fitted with specially developed tires which provide exceptional dy namic performance under general road conditions However your riding comfort may worsen a little and road ...

Page 281: ...le driving do not continue driving Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This applies also to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use a tire o...

Page 282: ...f different brands sizes construction or tread patterns as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Toyota recommends all four tires or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 231 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affe...

Page 283: ...hen rotating tires check for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pres sure improper wheel alignment out of balance wheels or severe braking CAUTION Do not include a compact spare tire when rotating the tires It is designed for temporary use only Initial adjustment of the tire pres sure warning system is necessary after you have rotated your tires See Tire press...

Page 284: ...o not use snow tires other than the manufacturer s recommended si ze as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Four wheel drive models Do not use snow tires of different brands sizes construction or tread patterns as this may cause danger ous handling characteristics result ing in loss of control SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all w...

Page 285: ...l braking as use of chains may ad versely affect vehicle handling When driving with chains installed be sure to drive carefully Slow down before entering curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle Otherwise an accident may occur NOTICE Do not attempt to use a tire chain on the compact spare tire as it may re sult in damage to the vehicle as well as the tire WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS If you ha...

Page 286: ...ds sizes and types as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is necessary after you have replaced your wheels See Tire pressure warning system on page 126 in Section 1 7 When installing aluminum wheels check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles If you have...

Page 287: ...0508 287 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 288 Battery recharging precautions 289 Checking and replacing fuses 290 Adding washer fluid 291 Replacing light bulbs 292 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 288: ...di cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency help Te...

Page 289: ... or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION Always charge th...

Page 290: ...e illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the 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 INV or P POINT fuse which may be dispens able for normal driving and use it ...

Page 291: ... gauge If the washer fluid level is at LOW add washer fluid For vehicles sold in Canada If any washer does not work or the low wind shield washer fluid level warning light comes on the washer tank may be empty Add washer fluid You may use plain water as washer fluid However in cold areas where tempera tures range below the freezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is avail...

Page 292: ...e lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens just like the windshield fogs up in the rain However if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens or if there is water pooled inside the ...

Page 293: ...D Personal lights on the switch panel of the electric moon roof 10 C A HB4 halogen bulbs B HB3 halogen bulbs C Single end bulbs D Wedge base bulbs clear E Wedge base bulbs amber 1 Open the hood Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown 2 Unplug the connector If the connector is tight wiggle it Headlights low beam ...

Page 294: ...e Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer 1 Open the hood LEFT HAND HEADLIGHT Remove the clip and pull out and twist the air cleaner duct unit as shown Removing the clip Installing the clip Headlights high beam ...

Page 295: ...ise to the front of the vehicle 3 Unplug the connector If the connector is tight wiggle it 4 Install a new bulb and connector into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 296: ...bulbs burns out contact your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog light bulbs by yourself You may dam age the vehicle Front fog lights Parking front side marker and front turn signal lights Stop tail rear side marker rear turn signal and back up lights ...

Page 297: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 297 a Stop tail and rear side marker light b Rear turn signal light c Back up light Remove the clips and the cover Removing the clips Installing the clips High mounted stoplight ...

Page 298: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 298 Remove the bolts with a Phillips head screwdriver Remove the cover with a flathead screw driver which is wrapped with a cloth License plate lights ...

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Page 301: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 301 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 302 Engine 302 Fuel 303 Service specifications 303 Tires 306 Fuses 307 SECTION 8 ...

Page 302: ...all width mm in Overall height 1 mm in Wheelbase mm in Front tread mm in Rear tread mm in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb P205 55R16 89H tires P215 50ZR17 P215 50R17 90H tires 4350 171 3 4350 171 3 1775 69 9 1775 69 9 1550 61 0 2600 102 4 2600 102 4 1515 59 6 1505 59 3 1495 58 9 2 1500 59 1 3 1485 58 5 385 850 385 850 1 Unladen vehicle 2 Two wheel drive models 3 Four wheel drive mo...

Page 303: ...e Intake 0 08 0 18 0 003 0 007 Exhaust 0 22 0 32 0 009 0 013 Spark plug type 1 8 L 4 cylinder 1ZZ FE engine DENSO SK16R11 NGK IFR5A11 1 8 L 4 cylinder 2ZZ GE engine DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt 1 8 L 4 cylinder 1ZZ FE engine With filter 4 2 4 4 3 7 Without filter 4 0 4 2 3 5 1 8 L 4 cylinder 2ZZ GE engine With...

Page 304: ... 0 2 0 6 Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 5 speed 1 9 2 0 1 7 6 speed 2 3 2 4 2 0 Oil type Gear oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Two wheel drive models Up to 3 0 3 2 2 6 Four wheel drive models Up to 2 9 3 1 2 6 Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV Change ...

Page 305: ...0 Below 18 C 0 F SAE 85W or 85W 90 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 294 N 30 kgf 66 lbf with the engine running mm in Without anti lock brake system 78 3 07 With anti lock brake system 76 2 99 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Lining wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N 20 kgf 44 lbf 5 ...

Page 306: ...H 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 17 7 JJ Four wheel drive models P205 55R16 89H 240 2 4 35 220 2 2 32 16 6 1 2JJ Spare Tire size kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size T135 70R16 420 4 2 60 16 4T T135 80R16 420 4 2 60 16 4T Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 103 10 5 77 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Precautions for tires of four wheel drive models through Al...

Page 307: ...arting system AM2 fuse 10 DOME 15 A Audio system navigation system clock personal lights interior lights open door warning light wireless remote control system 11 HORN 10 A Horn 12 HAZARD 10 A Emergency flashers turn signal lights 13 EFI 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system emission control system EFI fuse 14 ALT S 5 A Charging system 15 HEAD LH LWR 10 A...

Page 308: ...tem clock shift lock con trol system 32 GAUGE 10 A Gauges and meters air conditioning system daytime running light system charging system auto anti glare inside rear view mirror pow er windows cruise control system rear window defogger back up lights front passenger s seat belt reminder light emergency flasher 33 WASHER 15 A Windshield washer rear window washer 34 M HTR DEF I UP 10 A Engine contro...

Page 309: ... 06 MATRIX_U L O 0508 309 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 310 SECTION 9 ...

Page 310: ...tiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may ei ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Tra...

Page 311: ... maintenance 259 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type 1 8 L 4 cylinder 1ZZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 1 8 L 4 cylinder 2ZZ GE engine Premium UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher See page 182 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity Two wheel drive models 50 L 13 2 gal 11 0 Imp gal Four whe...

Page 312: ...ems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision None of these systems either individ ually or together can ensure that there i...

Page 313: ...y and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle Event data recorder Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer tain aspects of your vehicle These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance Be sides storing data useful for troubleshooting there is a system to record data in a crash or a near car crash event This is called an Even...

Page 314: ...ormation above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance Unlike general data recorders the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when An agreement from the vehicle s owner or the leas ing company for a leased vehicle is obtained Officially requested by ...

Page 315: ...ance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Important health and safety information about your Toyota CAUTION WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constitu ents and a wide variety of automobile compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and other reproductive harm In addition oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produ...

Page 316: ...l regulations In addi tion damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty Spark ignition system of your Toyota The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard Installation of a mobile two way radio system As the installation of a mobile two way radio system in your vehicle cou...

Page 317: ...Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 205 and 277 Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are this may cause an accident such as fire Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten s...

Page 318: ...his pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check This check is done approximately five hours after the engine is turned off So you may hear sound coming from under neath the luggage compartment for several minutes It does not indicate a malfunction ...

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