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STARTING AND DRIVING

Starting and driving

Before starting the engine

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How to start the engine

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Tips for driving in various conditions

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Winter driving tips

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Dinghy towing

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Trailer towing

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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer

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SECTION

Summary of Contents for 2007 Matrix

Page 1: ...MN 00452 PRG07 MAT Printed in USA 6 06 2007 Pocket Reference Guide Customer Experience Center 1 800 331 4331 ...

Page 2: ...as a substitute for the Owner s Manual located in the vehicle s glove box We strongly encourage you to review the Owner s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle s capabilities and limitations Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Corolla Matrix This Pocket Reference ...

Page 3: ...up holders 12 Door locks Power 10 Light control Interior Instrument panel 11 Lights turn signals 10 Moonroof 12 Parking brake 15 Power outlets 14 Seat adjustments Front 9 Seat adjustments Rear 9 Seats Head restraints 9 Tilt steering wheel 15 Window Glass hatch 11 Windows Power 12 Wiper washer lever Front Rear 11 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors Child safety locks 17 Seat belts 16 Seat belts Sho...

Page 4: ...e Warning System reset Glass hatch opener switch If equipped 2 OVERVIEW Power rear view mirror control Instrument panel light control Headlight turn signal and front fog light controls Wiper and washer controls Air Conditioning Heater controls Rear window defogger switch Emergency flasher switch Clock Front passenger seat belt reminder light Front passenger occupant classification indicator Audio ...

Page 5: ...re 2 If this light flashes refer to Cruise control Section 1 7 2007 Owner s Manual OVERVIEW Instrument cluster Indicator symbols When the Anti lock Brake System ABS function is in action you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise In this situation to let the Anti lock Brake System work for you just hold the brake pedal down more firmly Do not pump the brake as this will result in redu...

Page 6: ...d rear window washer fluid tank Note Regularly scheduled maintenance including oil changes will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance Please refer to the Owner s Warranty Information Booklet Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Hood release Pull Keyless entry if equipped Locking operation Unlocking operation Glass hatch opener Alarm operation Push Push O...

Page 7: ... illuminated overdrive is OFF 1 The ignition must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park Downshifting increases power going uphill or provides engine braking downhill For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions always drive with the shift lever in the D position Front Rear Auto lock functions if equipped Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in 4 different mo...

Page 8: ...dlights High beam flasher Low beam FEATURES OPERATIONS Turn signals Right turn Lane change Lane change Left turn Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam Front fog lights if equipped Turn Light control Instrument panel Brightness control Window Glass hatch To open with key Turn the key FULLY clockwise To open with opener switch Push and hold the switch when the vehicle is ...

Page 9: ...ith RDS system FEATURES OPERATIONS CD PLAYER To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold SCAN Push again to hold selection CD Changer Type 2 only To load one disc Push LOAD and insert one disc To load multiple discs Push and hold LOAD until you hear a beep Insert one disc Wait until the green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to insert next disc To preset stations Tune in the desired station and ...

Page 10: ... wheel push lever down set angle then return lever Note Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion Tilt steering wheel Lock release lever Air Conditioning if equipped Heating Rear defogger Air flow vent Fan speed Temperature Fresh or recirculate cabin air Air Conditioning ON OFF Angle Parking brake Pull Set Release 1 Pull slightly 2 Push 3 Lower 1 The set speed may also be cancelled b...

Page 11: ...m refer to the Owner s Manual Keep as low on hips as possible Squeeze lock release to lower or raise Take up slack Too high SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Tire Pressure Warning System reset if equipped If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires excluding compact spare indicator illuminates Pushing SET button should not turn off the light Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn...

Page 12: ...as a substitute for the Owner s Manual located in the vehicle s glove box We strongly encourage you to review the Owner s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle s capabilities and limitations Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Corolla Matrix This Pocket Reference ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...nal 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 15: ...r 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 intrusion ...

Page 16: ...4 18 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 19 Glass hatch opener switch ...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...rning 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 instrument pane...

Page 19: ... 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 indicator light Tail light indicator light Slip indicator light traction control system off indicator light ...

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Page 21: ... ashtray 162 Power outlets 12 VDC 163 Power outlet 115 VAC 164 Compass 165 Glove box 169 Auxiliary box 169 Rear console box 170 Cup holders 172 Seatback tables 172 Luggage storage boxes 173 Tie down hooks and tire tie down belts 174 Luggage deck rails 175 Luggage cover 176 Floor mat 177 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 22: ...s 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 extinguish it in...

Page 23: ...nt 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 propriate plug ...

Page 24: ...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 following elect...

Page 25: ...s 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 crossing nea...

Page 26: ...ion 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 referring to the ...

Page 27: ...ibration 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 28: ...on 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 compass in a ...

Page 29: ... 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 driving Do...

Page 30: ... 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 driving Auxilia...

Page 31: ...he 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 32: ...k 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 33: ...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 chance of inj...

Page 34: ...si 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 235 in Section 4 See Stowage precautions on page 203 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage Tie down hooks and tire tie down...

Page 35: ...ions on page 203 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 hooks are s...

Page 36: ...f 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 it in the ...

Page 37: ...h two locking clips Attach the floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the clips Lock the clips into the holes in the vehicle carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle 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 39: ...s 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 40: ...eave 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 chip obser...

Page 41: ...ransponder 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 under dire...

Page 42: ...e 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 protec tion ...

Page 43: ...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 changes or modi...

Page 44: ...e 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 as on the da...

Page 45: ...tion 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 closed or if ...

Page 46: ...his 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 transmitter Turn ...

Page 47: ...e 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 the discharge...

Page 48: ...mpo 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 Vehicles with po...

Page 49: ...d 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 your keys i...

Page 50: ...ck 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 with the key...

Page 51: ...des 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 this mode Mo...

Page 52: ...tion 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 the interio...

Page 53: ...he 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 safely When ...

Page 54: ...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 203 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION Keep the back door and glass hatch closed wh...

Page 55: ...ther 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 switch can be r...

Page 56: ... 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 ignition switc...

Page 57: ... 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 Activat ing ...

Page 58: ...h 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 lower the hood...

Page 59: ...d 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 by spraying ...

Page 60: ...ot 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 replacement...

Page 61: ... 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 and other p...

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Page 63: ...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 64: ...ag 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 the pedals c...

Page 65: ...ctly 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 and cause the...

Page 66: ...DJUSTING 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 67: ...y 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 sit on or p...

Page 68: ...turning 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 compartment...

Page 69: ...e 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 sure the sea...

Page 70: ...traint 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 accident o...

Page 71: ... 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 severely w...

Page 72: ...ips 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 lap and sh...

Page 73: ... 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 out and ch...

Page 74: ... 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 front passen...

Page 75: ...tender 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 extender and stor...

Page 76: ...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 components ...

Page 77: ...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 tape player...

Page 78: ...t 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 seat belt pretensio...

Page 79: ...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 ing a seat ...

Page 80: ...oes 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 designed to ...

Page 81: ...ot 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 airbags mu...

Page 82: ...ons 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 Toyota stro...

Page 83: ...ould 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 changes withou...

Page 84: ...ng 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 classification in...

Page 85: ...educe 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 for the fron...

Page 86: ... 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 children c...

Page 87: ...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 warning light...

Page 88: ...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 CAUTION SRS side...

Page 89: ...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 inflate with con...

Page 90: ...hrown 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 clothes hang t...

Page 91: ...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 suspension sys ...

Page 92: ...conds 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 airbags have been ...

Page 93: ...nt 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 to have oc...

Page 94: ...ter 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 95: ...d 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 the system m...

Page 96: ...oes 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 well back in...

Page 97: ...t 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 system depe...

Page 98: ...ry 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 itself be ...

Page 99: ...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 Convertible seat C Bo...

Page 100: ...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 space for s...

Page 101: ... 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 the lock mo...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...senger 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 lock mode ...

Page 104: ... 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 the front ...

Page 105: ...ea 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 the lock me...

Page 106: ...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 the lock mod...

Page 107: ...urely 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 108: ...e 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 airbags deploy e...

Page 109: ...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 inserting the t...

Page 110: ...dure 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 111: ...tch 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 manufacturer ...

Page 112: ...ar 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 anchorages ...

Page 113: ...allation 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 directions t...

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Page 115: ... 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 116: ...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 object seen in...

Page 117: ...se 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 view mirror...

Page 118: ...r 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 driving Whe...

Page 119: ...tection 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 glare move t...

Page 120: ... 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 121: ...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 122: ...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 engine is running The parking brake is released The headlig...

Page 123: ... 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 away from you ...

Page 124: ...l a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 286 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 pos sible T...

Page 125: ...o 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 all the ti...

Page 126: ...h 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 Type C To tu...

Page 127: ... 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 285 in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield w...

Page 128: ...instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 285 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 to indicat...

Page 129: ...r 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 131: ... Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 102 Engine coolant temperature gauge 102 Tachometer 103 Odometer and two trip meters 103 Outside temperature display 104 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 105 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 132: ...f 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 indicates the engin...

Page 133: ...m 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 economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage This m...

Page 134: ...ter 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 50 C 122 F The key must be in the ON position If an abnormality exists in the connection of the outside air temperature sensor will appear on the display If appears on the display contact your Toyota dealer The...

Page 135: ...oyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c indicator and buzzer Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer 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 136: ...y 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 137: ...107 If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Key reminder buzzer Remove key p Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights ...

Page 138: ...s 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 also the vehic...

Page 139: ...he 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 driving pu...

Page 140: ... 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 inspection For details see Emissions Inspect...

Page 141: ...ght 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 operate ...

Page 142: ...arning 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 ON and will go off ...

Page 143: ...his 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 you replac...

Page 144: ... 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 seconds If...

Page 145: ...witch 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 129 Cruise control 130 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 146: ... 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 minutes This is...

Page 147: ...n 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 lock release...

Page 148: ...rt the engine on page 208 in Section 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 d...

Page 149: ...lector 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 from going into the red zone The approximate maximum al...

Page 150: ...ake 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 vehicle using the accelerator ped al as this can cause the transmission to overheat i If you cannot shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the P po...

Page 151: ...lowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic maximum acceleration may be nec essary Make sure you observe the follow ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear Gear km h mph 1 58 36 2 98 61 3 142 88 4 180 112 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse put the ...

Page 152: ...ry driving so that it can operate when needed You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the trac tion control system is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malfunction When the traction control system is oper ating the following conditions occur The system controls the spinning of ...

Page 153: ...or a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the TRAC OFF switch to turn off the traction control system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode while ...

Page 154: ...ph You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the sys tem is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malfunction CAUTION Do not rely excessively on the ve hicle stability control system Even if the vehicle stability control sys tem is operating you must always drive carefully and attent...

Page 155: ...g cases contact your Toyota dealer The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode while driving VSC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle stability control system or the traction control system The light will com...

Page 156: ... operate when the vehicle is stopped Therefore check the tire inflation pressure regularly The recommended cold tire inflation pres sure tire size and the vehicle capacity weight are on the tire and loading informa tion label For instructions see Checking tire inflation pressure on page 272 in Section 7 2 Installed tires should be of the specified size They should be of the same size and construct...

Page 157: ...the tire inflation pres sure is low or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal A compact spare tire snow tires or tire chains are used The tire inflation pressure is excessive ly higher than specified or tire inflation pressure suddenly drops due to burst ing or other causes The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as rough or frozen roads The vehicle speed ...

Page 158: ... in the following condi tions When the low tire pressure warning light blinks once every three sec onds After replacing or rotating tires or wheels When initializing the system the pres ent tire condition is stored as a stan dard To initialize the system perform the fol lowing 1 Park the vehicle at a safe place and apply the parking brake Stop the en gine 2 Adjust the pressure of all the installed...

Page 159: ...light may not come on even if the tire pressure is low or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal If you push the reset switch while the vehicle is moving initialization is not per formed If the low tire pressure warning light does not blink when you push and hold the reset switch have the low pressure warn ing system checked at your Toyota dealer When the warning light ...

Page 160: ...in 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 vehicle do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or on slip pery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill If t...

Page 161: ... If you need acceleration for example when passing depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed When you release it the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration CAUTION For manual transmission While driving with the cruise control on do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal as this may cause engine racing or overrev ving CANC...

Page 162: ...faster way to reset is to ac celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the SET direction RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the SET direc tion and hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down the vehicle speed will gradually decrease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal and then push the lever down in t...

Page 163: ...133 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 134 Using your audio system 134 Audio system operating hints 146 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 164: ...ur 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 stereo channel...

Page 165: ...YER 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 sertion or it wi...

Page 166: ...136 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 167: ...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 Compact disc P...

Page 168: ... 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 button agai...

Page 169: ...t 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 Seeking Trac...

Page 170: ... 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 frequency Turn t...

Page 171: ...141 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Type 2 ...

Page 172: ...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 the tone an...

Page 173: ...r 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 PWR VOL to tu...

Page 174: ... 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 features you ...

Page 175: ... 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 display retur...

Page 176: ...ACK 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 anything other...

Page 177: ...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 easily affect...

Page 178: ... 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 179: ...e 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 cloth that ...

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Page 181: ...151 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 152 Air flow selector settings 155 Operating tips 155 Instrument panel vents 157 Air conditioning filter 158 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 182: ...152 1 A C button on some models 2 Air flow selector 3 Fan speed selector 4 Temperature selector 5 Air intake selector Controls ...

Page 183: ...w 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 the windsh...

Page 184: ...r 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 185: ...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 is still dra...

Page 186: ...d 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 Air intake ...

Page 187: ...ide 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 the front vi...

Page 188: ...er 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 189: ...intain 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 disconnect ...

Page 190: ...face 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 191: ...182 Three way catalytic converters 183 Engine exhaust cautions 184 Facts about engine oil consumption 184 Iridium tipped spark plugs 185 Brake system 186 Brake pad wear limit indicators 190 Your Toyota s identification 190 Theft prevention labels 191 Suspension and chassis 191 Tire information 192 Vehicle load limits 202 Cargo and luggage 203 Types of tires 205 SECTION 2 ...

Page 192: ... leaded gas will not At a minimum the gasoline you use should meet the specifications 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 Select Octane Rating ...

Page 193: ...ppropriately 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 does not recom...

Page 194: ...hen 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 fuel has leaked onto the ground the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair In this case do not restart the en...

Page 195: ...erter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system distributor ignition system or fuel systems could cause an ex tremely high three way c...

Page 196: ...e plenty of fresh air enters the ve hicle If you can smell exhaust fumes even though there are no other vehicles in the surrounding area have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer Continued in halation of exhaust fumes can lead to death by gas poisoning FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine and plays a major role in ma...

Page 197: ...d with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds as on an expressway making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en gine oil at the opti...

Page 198: ...k up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces This assists in providing directional stability and steer ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal When the anti lock brake system function is in action you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise In this situation to let the anti lock brake system ...

Page 199: ...th the anti lock brake system on If tire grip performance exceeds its capability or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain the anti lock brake system does not provide vehicle control Anti lock brake system is not de signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles wit...

Page 200: ...he wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces If either of the following conditions oc curs this indicates a malfunction some where in the components monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light ...

Page 201: ...the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle...

Page 202: ...lt if the pads are not replaced when necessary The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can 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...

Page 203: ... 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 etc It can cause ...

Page 204: ...see Uniform tire quality grading on page 197 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 275 5 Turning direction indicator Some vehicles are equipped with directional tires For details see Rotating tires on page 277 6 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies ...

Page 205: ... the air pressure 9 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Vehicle load limits on page 202 and Checking and replacing tires on page 275 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 300 11 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has...

Page 206: ...tire on page 228 2 Tire size For details see Tire size on page 196 3 DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN For details see DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN on page 195 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 275 5 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Vehicle load limits on page 202 and Checking and replac...

Page 207: ... 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 size code 5 M...

Page 208: ...tion 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 209: ...equirements 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 ample a tire g...

Page 210: ... 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 Safety Stan...

Page 211: ...onal 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 asymmetrical ti...

Page 212: ...y 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 style or cod...

Page 213: ...nce 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 front 5 th...

Page 214: ...sti 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 ex ceed the total load capacity Towing capacity 680 kg 1500 Ib Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo weight that your veh...

Page 215: ...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 or a colli...

Page 216: ...150 650 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 cargo and luggage load capacity of your ...

Page 217: ...ot 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 same tract...

Page 218: ...ummer tires in highway driving The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all season tires are described on page 192 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 different from the...

Page 219: ...d driving Before starting the engine 208 How to start the engine 208 Tips for driving in various conditions 209 Winter driving tips 210 Dinghy towing 211 Trailer towing 213 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 218 SECTION 3 ...

Page 220: ...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 controls the...

Page 221: ...r 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 the park in...

Page 222: ...cking the engine coolant level on page 270 in Section 7 2 for details of coolant type selection For the U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture 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 N...

Page 223: ...an 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 moon roof is h...

Page 224: ...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 let the engin...

Page 225: ... 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 weight the opera...

Page 226: ...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 recommends th...

Page 227: ... 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 malfunctio...

Page 228: ...ight 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 turn the st...

Page 229: ...ocks 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 parking brake al...

Page 230: ...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 wear overh...

Page 231: ...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 ...

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Page 233: ...5 If you cannot increase engine speed 225 If your vehicle overheats 226 If you have a flat tire 227 If your vehicle becomes stuck 239 If your vehicle needs to be towed 239 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 242 If you lose your keys 243 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 243 SECTION 4 ...

Page 234: ...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 222 for further instruc tions 3 If th...

Page 235: ... 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 touching Turn of...

Page 236: ...ery 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 any part tha...

Page 237: ... straight line Move 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 222 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 ...

Page 238: ...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 obvious leaks ch...

Page 239: ...ack 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 vehicle with jac...

Page 240: ...se 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 275 in Section 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other ser vice information CAUTION The compact spare tire...

Page 241: ...to 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 173 in Section 1 10 To prepare yourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tool...

Page 242: ...l 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 one of the...

Page 243: ... 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 The nuts m...

Page 244: ... 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 it is proper...

Page 245: ...he 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 a wheel to...

Page 246: ... 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 the wrench ...

Page 247: ...ious 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 braking 1 Alum...

Page 248: ...x 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 249: ...just the air pressure to the specifi cation designated on page 300 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 soon after c...

Page 250: ... 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 the tire pre...

Page 251: ...e rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob jects 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 al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward ...

Page 252: ...n system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Release the parking brake NOTICE When lifting wheels take care to en sure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or ...

Page 253: ...yelet otherwise your vehicle may be dam aged A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the 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 whi...

Page 254: ...he brake pedal is de pressed use the shift lock override but ton as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is applied 2 Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent 3 Insert your finger into the hole to push down the shift lock override button You can shift out of P position only while pushing the but ton 4 Shift into N position 5 Insert the cove...

Page 255: ...est side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass You can purchase a new wireless re mote control transmitter at your Toyota dealer Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident Then have the identific...

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Page 257: ...245 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 246 Washing and waxing your Toyota 247 Cleaning the interior 249 SECTION 5 ...

Page 258: ...e 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 If you dri...

Page 259: ...hicle can cor rode if the ventilation is poor Washing your Toyota Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When exposed to coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When drivin...

Page 260: ...you wash it 4 To prevent water spots dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel Do not rub or press hard you might scratch the paint NOTICE Do not use organic substances gasoline kerosene benzine or strong solvents which may be tox ic or cause damage Do not scrub any part of the ve hicle with a hard brush which may cause damage Automatic car wash Your vehicle may be washed in an auto matic ca...

Page 261: ...g in serious injury Do not wash the vehicle floor with water or allow water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above or un der the floor carpet or mat and cause a malfunction and it may cause body corrosion Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and ...

Page 262: ...cratch or damage the heater wires or connec tors Air conditioning control panel audio panel instrument panel console panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke warm water then lightly wipe off dirt NOTICE Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These chemicals can cause discol oring st...

Page 263: ...tery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink Keep your ve hicle in a shaded area especially in the summer The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these tend to s...

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Page 265: ...intenance requirements 254 General maintenance 255 Does your vehicle need repairing 257 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 258 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 266: ... 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 system performed...

Page 267: ...ENT 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 285 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 270 in Section 7 2 for addition al information Radi...

Page 268: ...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 Check the pedal...

Page 269: ...ges 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 windows open an...

Page 270: ... 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 malfunction...

Page 271: ...259 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 260 Fuse locations 261 Do it yourself service precautions 261 Parts and tools 263 Positioning the jack 264 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 272: ...ine 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 ...

Page 273: ...nd 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 263 in this Section Utmost care should be taken when work ing on y...

Page 274: ...ion 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 water Do not...

Page 275: ...igned 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 silicate non...

Page 276: ...e sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury Follow jacking instructions Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack 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 m...

Page 277: ...ed 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 objects on top of or un derneath the jack NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly or your vehicle may be damaged ...

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Page 279: ...coolant level 270 Checking the radiator and condenser 271 Checking brake fluid 271 Checking power steering fluid 272 Checking tire inflation pressure 272 Checking and replacing tires 275 Rotating tires 277 Installing snow tires and chains 278 Replacing wheels 279 Aluminum wheel precautions 280 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 280: ...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 level between low and full on the dipstick is indicated as follows 1 5 L 1 6 qt 1 3 Imp qt For the engine oil capacity see Service specifications on page 297 in Section 8 When the level reaches within...

Page 281: ...tion mark The ILSAC International Lubricant Stan dardization and Approval Committee Certi fication Mark is added to some oil con tainers to help you select the oil you should use To ensure excellent lubrication perfor mance for your engine Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is available which has been specifically tested and approved for all Toyota engines Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther deta...

Page 282: ... system Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hy brid organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and or ganic acids For the U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized wate...

Page 283: ...us mechanical prob lem If the level is low add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir Remove and replace the reservoir cap by hand Fill the brake fluid to the dotted line This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cap back on Use only newly opened brake fluid Once opened brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous...

Page 284: ...r tank and look at the fluid level If the fluid is cold the level should be in the COLD range Similarly if it is hot the fluid level should be in the HOT range If the level is at the low side of either range add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III to bring the level within the range To remove the reservoir cap turn it coun terclockwise and lift up To reinstall it turn it clockwise After ...

Page 285: ...ing 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 size can gain pressure very quickly Add com pressed air in small quantities and check the pressure often until it reaches the specified pressure Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving It is normal f...

Page 286: ...ste fuel reduce the comfort of driv ing reduce tire life and make your ve hicle less safe to drive If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota deal er CAUTION Keep your tires properly inflated Otherwise the following condi tions may occur and cause an ac cident resulting in death or seri ous injuries Low tire pressure underinfla tion Excessive wear Uneven wear Poor handling...

Page 287: ...ral road conditions However your riding comfort may worsen a little and road noise may increase during driving You may also notice that your tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be reduced on the snowy and or icy roads when compared to standard tires Be sure to have snow tires or tire chains on the snowy and or icy roads and drive carefully with the speed appropriate for roa...

Page 288: ... four wheel drive models all the tires must be the same brand and have the same tread patterns Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect handling ride speedometer odometer calibration ground clearance and clearance be tween the body and tires or snow chains Check that the maximum load of the replaced tire is greater than 1 2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings GAWR of either the front...

Page 289: ... tire life Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires accord ing to the maintenance schedule For scheduled maintenance infor mation please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Own er s Manual Supplement However the most appropriate tim ing for tire rotation may vary ac cording to your driving habits and road surface conditions See If you have a flat tire on page 227 in Section 4 for tire...

Page 290: ...g local regulations for possible restrictions CAUTION Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead ...

Page 291: ...s 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 have wheel da...

Page 292: ...djustment 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 rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 m...

Page 293: ... IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 282 Battery recharging precautions 283 Checking and replacing fuses 284 Adding washer fluid 285 Replacing light bulbs 286 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 294: ...ntion 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 Terminals Gro...

Page 295: ...ellow 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 the battery i...

Page 296: ...ion 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 if its ampe...

Page 297: ...he 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 available at you...

Page 298: ...xterior 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 light conta...

Page 299: ...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 300: ... 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 301: ...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 302: ... 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 303: ...291 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 304: ...292 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 307: ...295 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 296 Engine 296 Fuel 297 Service specifications 297 Tires 300 Fuses 301 SECTION 8 ...

Page 308: ...erall height 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 1485 58 5 385 850 385 850 Unladen vehicle 1540 60 6 Towing capacity trailer weight cargo weight kg lb 680 1500 680 1500 Engi...

Page 309: ...ark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt With filter 4 2 4 4 3 7 Without filter 4 0 4 2 3 5 Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Toyota vehicle Use Toyota approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature Pleas...

Page 310: ...0 2 0 6 Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 1 9 2 0 1 7 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 Up to 3 0 3 2 2 6 Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary Generally it is necessary to change automatic t...

Page 311: ...ck 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 8 clicks Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel free play Less than 30 mm 1 2 in Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III ...

Page 312: ...17 7 JJ P215 50R17 90H 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 17 7 JJ 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 Checking tire inflation pres sure through Aluminum wheel precautions pages 272 through 280 in Section 7 2 Tire...

Page 313: ...n door warning light wireless remote control system 11 HORN 10 A Horn 12 HAZARD 10 A Emergency flashers turn signal lights 13 EFI 20 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system emission control system EFI2 fuse 14 ALT S 5 A Charging system 15 HEAD LH LWR 10 A Left hand head light low beam 16 HEAD RH LWR 10 A Right hand headlight low beam 17 EFI2 15 A Multiport fue...

Page 314: ...l 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 control system Fuses type B 35 ABS...

Page 315: ...303 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 304 SECTION 9 ...

Page 316: ...inds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot be come involved in individual problems be tween you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street S...

Page 317: ...nd or Canada Toyota Customer Experience Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 Hawaii Servco Automotive Customer Services Toll free 1 888 272 5515 CANADIAN OWNERS When traveling in Canada or the U S mainland Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 or 1 888 869 6828 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information a...

Page 318: ... a flat tire 227 If your vehicle needs to be towed 239 Tips for driving during break in period 180 How to start the engine 208 General maintenance 255 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 180 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 50 L 13 2 gal 11 0 Imp gal Engine oil ILSAC multigrade engine oil...

Page 319: ... follows CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do i...

Page 320: ...straint which these systems 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...

Page 321: ... in Section 1 3 carefully 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 even...

Page 322: ... diagnostic data The information 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 ...

Page 323: ...to the Scheduled Maintenance 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 vehicle...

Page 324: ...even violate governmental 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 sy...

Page 325: ...ad limits given in this Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 202 and 272 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 airba...

Page 326: ... 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 Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate These components may include airbag seat belt preten sioners and wireless remote control batteries ...

Page 327: ... 07 MATRIX_U L O 0608 x 2007MY COROLLA MATRIX from Oct 06 Prod OM12B33U ...

Page 328: ...ed Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of ...

Page 329: ... toll free at 1 800 622 2033 Maintenance procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to prevent small problems fromgrowing intolarger oneslateron Therepairmanualoutlinesexactly whatmaintenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step A...

Page 330: ...X from Oct 06 Prod OM12B33U WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

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