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’05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409)

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2005 MATRIX from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM12892U)

1. Power steering fluid reservoir

2. Engine oil level dipstick

3. Engine coolant reservoir

4. Engine oil filler cap

5. Brake fluid reservoir

6. Fuse block

7. Battery

8. Radiator

9. Electric cooling fan

10. Condenser

11. Windshield and rear window washer

fluid tank

2ZZ- GE engine

Summary of Contents for AVALON 2005

Page 1: ...2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 7 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8 SECTION 1 1 ...

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

Page 3: ... 7 Emergency flasher switch 8 Clock 9 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light front passenger occupant classification indicator light 10 Car audio 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 ve...

Page 4: ... 05 MATRIX_U L O 0409 4 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U 18 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 19 Glass hatch opener switch ...

Page 5: ...7 Rear window defogger switch 8 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light front passenger occupant classification indicator light 9 Navigation system 10 Auxiliary box or power outlet 115 VAC 11 Power outlet 12 VDC or cigarette lighter 12 Ignition switch 13 Cruise control switch 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 TRAC OFF traction control system off switch 16 Engine immobilizer system Toyota v...

Page 6: ... 05 MATRIX_U L O 0409 6 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U 17 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 18 Glass hatch opener switch ...

Page 7: ...Tachometer 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Low fuel level warning light 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Odometer two trip meters and outside temperature display Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 8: ...minder light 1 Open door warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 or Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 or Vehicle stability control system traction control system warning light 1 Low tire pressure warning light 1 Engine oil replacement reminder light 1 Front passenger occupant classification indicator light Indicator sym...

Page 9: ... in Section 1 6 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 132 in Section 1 7 Cruise control indicator light 2 Overdrive off indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Headlight low beam indicator light Tail light indicator light Slip indicator light traction control system off indicator light ...

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Page 11: ...OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobilizer system 14 Wireless remote control 16 Side doors 20 Power windows 24 Back door 26 Glass hatch 27 Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system TVIP 28 Hood 30 Fuel tank cap 31 Electric moon roof 33 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...rrectly 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 When using valet parking leave the sub key with the attendant Since the side doors and back door can be locked without a key you should al ways carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle NOTICE When using a key contai...

Page 13: ... again after remov ing other transponder keys includ ing keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine Do not bend the key grip Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet ic waves Do not knock the key hard against other objects Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on the...

Page 14: ...r We recommend writing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system When you in sert the key in the ignition switch the transponder chip in the key s head transmits an electronic code to the ve hicle The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle Without Toyota ...

Page 15: ...ere 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 modifications are made proper opera tion of the system cannot be guaran teed For vehicles sold in U S A This dev...

Page 16: ... con trol transmitters for the same vehicle Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm or operate from a normal distance Check for closeness to a radio trans mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter The battery may have been consumed Check the bat...

Page 17: ... the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the side doors and back door simultaneously At this time turn signal lights flash twice When the interior light dial is in the door position and all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a wireless remote control transmitter the in terior lights come on for about 15 seconds and then fade out even if the door is not opened For f...

Page 18: ...f the switch on the wireless remote control transmitter Turn the ignition key from the LOCK to ON position The PANIC mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position For replacement use a CR2032 lithium battery or equivalent CAUTION Special care should be taken to pre vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter battery or components NOTICE During replacing the transmi...

Page 19: ...the terminals 3 Put in a new transmitter battery with positive side up Close the transmitter case securely NOTICE Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat tery are faced correctly Do not replace the battery with wet hands Water may cause unexpected rust Do not touch or move any compo nents inside the transmitter or it may interfere with proper operation ...

Page 20: ...o unlock Turn the key backward Vehicles with power door lock system All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door In the driver s door lock turning the key once will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously When the interior light control dial is in the door position and all the side doors ...

Page 21: ...ition 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 in the ve hicle Vehicles with power door lock system Doors cannot be locked ...

Page 22: ...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 or wireless remote control transmitter Unlock the driver s door or front pas senger s door with the i...

Page 23: ...ed when the shift lever is moved out of the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position and all the doors are closed Unlocking function All the side doors and back door are automatically un locked when the shift lever is moved to the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position Mode 4 Automatic locking and un locking linked with the shift position and ignition switch Locking f...

Page 24: ...ction has changed to mode 3 Flashing four times the function has changed to mode 4 If the battery is disconnected or run down the mode is changed into initial mode mode 1 The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver s door Normal operation The window mov...

Page 25: ...serious personal injury you must do the following Before you close the power win dows always make sure there is nobody around the power windows You must also make sure the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If someone s neck head or hands get caught in a closing window it could result in death or serious in jury When anyone closes the ...

Page 26: ...f you turn the key fully clockwise the glass hatch will open See Glass hatch on page 27 in this Section To unlock Turn the key counterclockwise To open the back door pull the lock re lease lever Operating the power door lock switch or wireless remote control transmitter simul taneously locks or unlocks the back door See Locking and unlocking doors on page 17 and Side doors on page 20 in this Secti...

Page 27: ...force paint or let any other foreign matter on them OPENING THE GLASS HATCH WITH THE KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it fully clockwise one step further than the back door locking position The glass hatch can be opened with the wireless remote control transmitter See Opening glass hatch on page 18 in this Section OPENING THE GLASS HATCH WITH THE GLASS HATCH OPENER SWITCH Push the glas...

Page 28: ...ck all the doors with the power door lock switch CLOSING THE GLASS HATCH Lower the glass hatch and push the lower center of it until it is locked When you open the back door with the glass hatch opened the glass hatch will be closed After closing the back door you should check the glass hatch fully closed See Stowage precautions on page 207 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION...

Page 29: ...o the interior lights turn on when the interior light dial is in the door position The system detects a threat under any of the following conditions Either of the front doors is unlocked by means other than the key or wireless remote control transmitter If the key is not in the ignition switch all the side doors and back door will be automatically locked again Any of the side doors back door or gl...

Page 30: ...STEM 3 Unlock the driver s door with the inside lock knob The system should activate and the alarm should sound 4 Stop the alarm as described in Stop ping the alarm 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other doors For rear side doors unlock and then open the doors in step 3 If the system does not work properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The h...

Page 31: ...c and return the support rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood Clos ...

Page 32: ... could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 de grees to the pressure point 1 and then turn it an additional 30 degrees to point 2 Pause slightly before removing it It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened 3 The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel f...

Page 33: ...e cap apply force only in the turning direction to the cap Do not pull or pry it Sliding operation Tilting operation To operate the moon roof use the switch beside the personal light The key must be in the ON position The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand Sliding operation To open Push the switch on the rear side The sun shade will be opened together with the roof To close Push the switch ...

Page 34: ...so make sure nobody places his or her head hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening If someone s neck head or hands get caught in the closing roof it could result in death or serious injury When anyone closes the moon roof first make sure it is safe to do so Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle Never leave anyone particularly a small child alone in your vehic...

Page 35: ...005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 36 Front seats 36 Fold down rear seat 40 Head restraints 41 Seat belts 42 SRS airbags 50 Child restraint 69 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 36: ... the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can whi...

Page 37: ...gs from acti vating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of front seats equipped with side airbags Such changes may prevent the side air bags from activating correctly dis able the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally re sulting in death or serious injury CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat...

Page 38: ... and injured 1 SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT 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 39: ...pply re straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul der belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is re clined the greater the risk of death or personal injury 1 Lower the head restraint to the low est position and fix the seatback at the most upright lock position 2 Pull up either seatback lock release knob beside the seatback and fold the seatback d...

Page 40: ...emporary table CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position make sure the seat back is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating prop erly Lower the head restraints to the lowest position Pull up the lock release button and fold the seatback down Each seatback can be folded separately This will e...

Page 41: ...able CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud den stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback and that the red mark at the button on the top of the seatback cannot be seen Failure to do so will pre vent seat belt from operati...

Page 42: ...cle s seat belts See Child restraint on page 69 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 ...

Page 43: ...are Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors Inspect the belt system periodically Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Damaged parts should be re placed Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers or allow them to come into contact with...

Page 44: ... is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally 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 injury Take up slack Too high Keeps as low on hips as possible Adjust the posit...

Page 45: ...n position CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injures in a collision To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retra...

Page 46: ...s been connected to the driver s seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the extender in the driver s seat the SRS driver s air bag system will judge that the driv er wears the seat belt even if not wearing it In this case the driver s airbag may not activate correctly causing death or serious injury in the event of collision Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt exten...

Page 47: ...uckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is concerned do not fail to disconnect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in or der to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting into the vehicle next time When not in us...

Page 48: ...y activate if lug gage is put on the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat As for the front passenger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 65 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 consist...

Page 49: ...en operation of the system or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Con sult your Toyota dealer about any re pair and modification NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way...

Page 50: ...starts flashing while driving If any seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The front of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not s...

Page 51: ...nrestrained 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 belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out o...

Page 52: ... of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve hicle is very close to the designed thresh old level the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together Always wear your seat belts properly Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags...

Page 53: ...with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes skin or breathing Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water If you can safely exit from the vehicle you should do so imme diately Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction...

Page 54: ...sition see Front seat precautions on page 36 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 ...

Page 55: ...or disable the sys tem which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with physical disability con sult your Toyota dealer It may dan gerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any o...

Page 56: ...ion 1 6 If any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light comes on or starts flashing while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passeng...

Page 57: ... curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s front pas senger s or rear outside passenger s head The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas senger sitting in the front passenger seat However the side airbag on the passen ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupa...

Page 58: ...nst the door or the area of the seat 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 dan gerous if the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate and the impact of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the occupant Improperly seated and or restraine...

Page 59: ...m the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol lowing components and their locations are shown in the il...

Page 60: ...t of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes but the airbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to infl...

Page 61: ... allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat facing the pas senger s side door since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle Do not allow anyone to get his her head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield ...

Page 62: ... er device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury Do not hook a hanger heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook If the curtain shield airbag inflates those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injur...

Page 63: ...ta dealer It may dan gerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modif...

Page 64: ...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 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 a...

Page 65: ... 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 occurred A rear passenger lifts the fro...

Page 66: ...s turned to the ON position After about four seconds it will go off After that the front passenger occupant clas sification system operates and judges whether to indicate ON or OFF The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classifi cation indicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system ...

Page 67: ...illuminated Off Off Deactivated Activated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the fro...

Page 68: ...where it does not touches the rear seat Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve hicle is moving Reclining the seat back excessively may lessen the ef fectiveness of the seat belt system If an adult sits in the front passen ger seat the occupant classification indicator light should indicate ON If the OFF indicator is illumina ted ask the passenger to sit up straight we...

Page 69: ...re the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819 If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt See Seat belts on page 42 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 ...

Page 70: ...jury 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 b...

Page 71: ...tions provided by its manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 82 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 84 in this Sec tion A Infan...

Page 72: ...e death or se rious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats Otherwise the child or front seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision If the driver s seat position does no...

Page 73: ...ns of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat 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...

Page 74: ...o hold the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 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 75: ...posi tion 2 Move the front passenger seat to the rearward position 3 Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on the front passenger seat 4 Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle 5 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the seat securely make sure...

Page 76: ...ur Toyota dealer CAUTION Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat A forward facing child re straint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when unavoidable If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat put the seat in its most rearward position and install the forward facing child restraint system in the prop...

Page 77: ...rea 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 dan gerous if the side airbag and cur tain shield airbag inflate and the impact could cause death or seri ous injury to the child Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock m...

Page 78: ...s of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat 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 ...

Page 79: ...hold the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen g...

Page 80: ...nt classification indi cator light indicates OFF because the front passenger airbag could in flate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured 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...

Page 81: ...ulder Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under chi...

Page 82: ...the belt to retract Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Anchor brackets Symbol Use the anchor brackets in the luggage compartment to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indicates the location of the anchor bracket Using a top strap ...

Page 83: ...t system with the seat belt Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 69 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...

Page 84: ...s are installed in the rear seat The anchorages are installed in the clear ance between the seat cushion and seat back of both outside rear seats Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 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...

Page 85: ...s onto the anchor ages If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 82 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 anchorage...

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Page 87: ...Sep 04 Prod OM12892U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 88 Outside rear view mirrors 88 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 90 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 90 Sun visors 91 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 88: ...e the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a co...

Page 89: ... injuries To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the...

Page 90: ...AUTION 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 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 behin...

Page 91: ... darken in response to the detection of headlights CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries To ensure correct functioning of an 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 clo...

Page 92: ...U CAUTION Do not slide the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1 It can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view Driver s side Front passenger s side Driver s side only To use the vanity mirror open the cover Vanity mirrors ...

Page 93: ...UMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 94 Emergency flashers 96 Front fog lights 97 Interior instrument panel light control 97 Personal lights 98 Windshield wipers and washer 99 Rear window wiper and washer 100 Rear window defogger 100 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 94: ...riod when the engine is not running Daytime running light system for the U S A The daytime running light system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day This sys tem can be helpful in many different driv ing conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset This system will make your headlights come on at a reduced ...

Page 95: ...ome on at a reduced brightness when The engine is running The parking brake is released The headlight turn signal lever knob is in the OFF position or position 1 To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights twist the knob to position 1 Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for night driving High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and...

Page 96: ... panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 292 in Section 7 3 To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch once again Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as f...

Page 97: ... the side doors back door and glass hatch are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out However in the following cases the light goes out immediately All the side doors back door and glass hatch are closed when the ignition key is in the ON position The ignition key is turned to the ON position after all the side doors back door and glass hatch are closed All the side door...

Page 98: ...nning 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 Type A Type B Type C To turn on the personal light push the switch To turn the light off push the switch once again AUTOMATIC LIGHT CUT OFF SYSTEM type B and C only To prevent the battery from discharging the lights will...

Page 99: ...val when the wiper lever is in the intermittent posi tion position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 291 in Section 7 3 In freezing...

Page 100: ...ist the knob upward or downward as far as it will go position 3 or 4 The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it The rear window wip er operates while the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 291 in Section 7 3 NOTICE Do not operate the rear wiper if the rear window is dry It may scratch the glass Without navigation sys...

Page 101: ...ating Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger have operated about 15 minutes Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow NOTIC...

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Page 103: ...ON OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 104 Engine coolant temperature gauge 104 Tachometer 105 Odometer and two trip meters 106 Outside temperature display 106 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 107 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 104: ...edle 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 It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the fuel gauge retu...

Page 105: ...perature of the engine within the specified operating range Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats on page 230 in Section 4 The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes exces...

Page 106: ...er display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B The displayed temperature ranges fro...

Page 107: ... brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c indicator and buzzer Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop and check e Stop and check f or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer g Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 108: ...ght is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer i Close all side doors back door and glass hatch j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately k Take vehicle to Toyota dealer l Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switch for a few seconds If warning light remains contact Toyota dealer m Add washer fluid n Replace engine oil ...

Page 109: ... 05 MATRIX_U L O 0409 109 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Key reminder buzzer Remove key p Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights ...

Page 110: ...even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop Vehicles with anti lock brake sys tem The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not only the anti lock brake syste...

Page 111: ...ue to oper ate however until the battery is dis charged Turn off the air conditioning blower radio etc and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose e 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 pull off the...

Page 112: ...on key is turned to ACC or LOCK position CAUTION Be especially careful to prevent erro neous pedal operation Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs Your vehicle may not pass a state emission inspection if the malfunction indicator lamp remains on Contact your Toyota dealer to check your vehicle s emission control system and OBD On Board Diagnostics system before taking your vehicle for ...

Page 113: ... the systems malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system the brake assist system traction control system and the vehicle stability control system do not op erate but the brake system still operates conventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock br...

Page 114: ...es 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 flashes while driving 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 after about a few seconds ...

Page 115: ...r the engine oil replacement this light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 12 seconds with the ignition key turned to the ON position If you continue driving without replacing the engine oil and if the dis tance driven exceeds 8000 km 5000 miles the light will come on after the ignition key is turned to ON position The light will remain on thereafter If the light is flashin...

Page 116: ...lose the door hatch The open door warning light should go off 4 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light should come on The ABS VSC low tire pressure warning light and engine oil replacement reminder light go off after a few seconds The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds If any service reminder ind...

Page 117: ... CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 118 Automatic transmission 119 Manual transmission 122 Traction control system 124 Vehicle stability control system 126 Tire pressure warning system 128 Parking brake 132 Cruise control 132 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 118: ...e key to turn it from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the selec tor lever must be in the P position be fore pushing the key Once you remove the key the engine im mobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 14 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 pus...

Page 119: ...on and the lock re lease button depressed a Selector lever P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position Shift ...

Page 120: ...ne on page 212 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 driving If t...

Page 121: ...are used for strong engine braking as described pre viously With the selector lever in 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 2 the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear With the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in first gear NOTICE Be careful not to over rev the en gine Watch the tachometer to ...

Page 122: ...rdrive should be turned off Be sure to turn the switch on immediately after ward When towing a trailer in order to main tain engine braking efficiency do not use overdrive CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This prevents the vehicle from creeping NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Do not attem...

Page 123: ...eeds 5 speed Gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 6 speed Gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 5 to 6 or 6 to 5 80 50 Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel eration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds Upshifting too soon or do...

Page 124: ...turned to ON the system automatically turns on CAUTION Under certain slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicle and power against front wheels cannot be maintained even though the traction control system is in operation Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control In situations where the road surface is covered ...

Page 125: ...ction control system This system that controls engine performance inter feres with the process of freeing front wheels To turn off Push TRAC OFF switch The slip indicator light traction control sys tem off indicator light will come on The vehicle stability control system is al ways activated even if the traction control system is turned off To turn on Push TRAC OFF switch once again The slip indic...

Page 126: ...lip indicator light traction control sys tem off indicator light will come on when the VSC warning light comes on even if the TRAC OFF switch is not pushed The vehicle stability control system helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti lock brake sys tem traction control engine control etc This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from s...

Page 127: ... replacing the tires or wheels contact your Toyota dealer See Checking and replacing tires on page 280 in Section 7 2 In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains If the vehicle is going to skid during driv ing the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds intermittently Special care should be taken while drivin...

Page 128: ...n when the VSC warning light comes on even if the TRAC OFF switch is not pushed The tire pressure warning system is de signed to provide warning when tire inflation pressure of any one of the tires is critically low while the vehicle is moving The low tire pressure warn ing light comes on to inform you that such low tire pressure may hamper driving This system is not designed to operate when the v...

Page 129: ...ing Contact your Toyota dealer If the warning light blinks once every three seconds The low tire pressure warning system needs to be initialized Reset the system with the tire pressure warning system re set switch To reset the system see TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM RESET SWITCH The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain cir cumstances In the following cases the low ...

Page 130: ...ations of your tires are significant ly under inflated However there are other combinations of significantly under inflated tires for which your tire pressure monitoring system may not warn you These other combina tions are relatively common account ing for approximately half the instances in which vehicles have sig nificantly under inflated tires For ex ample your system may not warn you when bot...

Page 131: ...2 mph The roads are dry smooth and straight The number of passengers is 1 or 2 including driver When initializing the system make sure the low tire pressure warning light blinks three times If the warning light does not blink three times initializing will be failed and the tire pressure warning system will not function properly Do not push the reset switch without ad justing the tire inflation pre...

Page 132: ...ntrol allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km h 25 mph even with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control C...

Page 133: ...eed is not satisfac tory tap the lever up for a faster speed or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for 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 ...

Page 134: ...en if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled To decrease the vehicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever ...

Page 135: ...12892U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 136 Using your audio system 136 Car audio system operating hints 148 For vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 136: ...D BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is 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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 149: ...e upper atmosphere especially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta tion causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making it difficult to hear the broad c...

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

Page 151: ...nts on them particularly on the shiny side Dirt scratches warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it wit...

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Page 153: ...om Sep 04 Prod OM12892U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 154 Air flow selector settings 158 Operating tips 158 Instrument panel vents 160 Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 161 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 154: ...ATRIX_U L O 0409 154 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U 1 A C button on some models 2 Air flow selector 3 Fan speed selector 4 Temperature selector 5 Air intake selector Controls Without navigation system ...

Page 155: ... 05 MATRIX_U L O 0409 155 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U 1 A C button on some models 2 Air flow selector 3 Fan speed selector 4 Temperature selector 5 Air intake selector With navigation system ...

Page 156: ...pose of clearing the front view In this position air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clean up the front view quickly It is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE in this position Vehicles with A C button Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Turning the a...

Page 157: ...hicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem To prevent fogging up of the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button on some models To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again ...

Page 158: ... because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thrown u...

Page 159: ...ick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towa...

Page 160: ...e difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow selector to the wind shield or floor windshield position turns on the defrosting function with the pu...

Page 161: ...g filter is behind the glove box The air conditioning filter may clog af ter long use The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency or if the windows begin to fog up easily in FRESH mode To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintena...

Page 162: ... Sep 04 Prod OM12892U 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 the claws 3 Remove the filter cover as shown in the illustration ...

Page 163: ...urface 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 ...

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Page 165: ...Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray 166 Power outlets 12 VDC 167 Power outlet 115 VAC 168 Compass 169 Glove box 173 Auxiliary box 173 Rear console box 174 Cup holders 176 Seatback tables 176 Luggage storage boxes 177 Tie down hooks and tire tie down belts 178 Luggage deck rails 179 Luggage cover 180 Floor mat 181 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 166: ...lighter press it in After it finishes heating up it automati cally pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement PORTABLE ASHTRAY The ashtray can be removed and used outside the vehicle To use the ashtray open the lid When finished with your ci...

Page 167: ...ets to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 V 120W instrument panel and rear console box outlets together To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use Inserting anything ot...

Page 168: ... is not in use make sure that the main switch is turned off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use Inserting anything other than an appropriate plug that fits the outlet may cause electrical failure or short circuits The power outlet is not de...

Page 169: ...owing conditions The vehicle is stopped immediately af ter turning The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped The ignition switch is turned off imme diately after turning The vehicle is on an inclined surface The vehicle is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings ro...

Page 170: ...MPASS deviation calibration The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter mined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicle then push and hold the both personal light switches until the zone number appears on the display Then push the right side or left side p...

Page 171: ...OM12892U Zone number After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns it to the compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Samoa 5 Guam 8 Saipan 8 ...

Page 172: ... in the above method calibration is completed when the direction is shown on the display If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc take your vehicle to Toyota dealer Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected Do not perform circling ca...

Page 173: ...while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped To open the glove box door pull the lever CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving To use the box pull on the handle CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxilia...

Page 174: ... box and pull it up CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Do not use this auxiliary box as an ashtray To access the rear console box pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console bo...

Page 175: ...ole box lid without touching the lock release lever CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console box closed while driving Rear console box type B ...

Page 176: ...g else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident Rear cup holder To reduce the chance of injury in case of an acci dent or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Front passenger s seatback Rear right side seatback Cup holde...

Page 177: ...UTION To avoid serious injury Do not set up the seatback table while the vehicle is moving Do not sit on the seatback table NOTICE To prevent damage to the seat avoid putting heavy loads on the temporary table Front Rear To open the luggage storage box turn the knobs to the UNLOCK position and open the lid To close the luggage storage box lower the lid and turn the knobs to the LOCK position CAUTI...

Page 178: ...hook stored in its original posi tion as shown when it is not in use To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above The tire tie down belts are designed to secure the flat tire You can also use the belts to secure your luggage To secure the flat tire see Stowing flat tire on page 239 in Section 4 See Stowage precautions on page 207 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage Ti...

Page 179: ...equivalent See Stowage precautions on page 207 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 accessorie...

Page 180: ...n hooks 3 Pull the belt ends of the right side hooks to secure the luggage cover CAUTION Do not place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or a collision To remove the luggage cover loosen the right side belts of the hooks as shown above Then remove the hooks from tie down hooks When you remove the luggage cove...

Page 181: ...at have two holes then it is designed for use with two locking clips Fix the floor mat with lock ing clips into the holes in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident Floor mat ...

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Page 183: ...peration in foreign countries 186 Three way catalytic converters 187 Engine exhaust cautions 188 Facts about engine oil consumption 189 Iridium tipped spark plugs 190 Brake system 190 Brake pad wear limit indicators 194 Your Toyota s identification 195 Theft prevention labels 196 Suspension and chassis 196 Tire information 197 Vehicle load limits 207 Cargo and luggage 207 Types of tires 210 SECTIO...

Page 184: ...ou 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 1ZZ FE engine Select Octane Rating 87 Research Oc tane Number 91 or h...

Page 185: ...of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These types of gas oline provide excellent vehicle perfor mance reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it has an octane rating no lo...

Page 186: ...ing fuel to the engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it is the fuel system has bee...

Page 187: ...st gas is very hot Do not drive idle or park your ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard To prevent this and other damage observe the following precautions Use only unleaded gasoline Do not drive with an extremely low fue...

Page 188: ...ns carbon monoxide which is a colorless and odorless gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive...

Page 189: ...ed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned Oil consumption Max 1 0 L per 1000 km 1 1 qt 600 miles 0 9 lmp qt 600 miles When judging the amount of oil con sumption note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately As an e...

Page 190: ...er uses engine vacuum to power assist the brakes If the engine should quit while you are driving you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserved vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu um Even if the power assist is com pletely lost the brakes will stil...

Page 191: ...d the following conditions may occur They do not indicate a malfunc tion of the system You may hear the anti lock brake sys tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve hicle body and steering wheel You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve hicle is stopped At the end of the anti lock brake sys tem activation the brake pedal may ...

Page 192: ... in a longer stopping dis tance Type A Type B ABS warning light Vehicles without vehicle stability control system The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light...

Page 193: ...tem malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system the brake assist system the traction control system and the vehicle stability control system do not operate but the brake system still oper ates conventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake s...

Page 194: ... this time you may hear a sound in the engine compartment and feel the vibrations of the brake pedal This does not indicate a mal function The brake assist system becomes opera tive after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km h 3 mph For an explanation of this system s warn...

Page 195: ...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 the Certification Label 1ZZ FE engine 2ZZ GE engine Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number Engine number ...

Page 196: ...ehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not 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 k...

Page 197: ...e quality grading For details see Uniform tire quality grading on page 202 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 280 5 Turning direction indicator Some vehicles are equipped with directional tires For details see Rotating tires on page 283 6 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean ...

Page 198: ...as a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure 9 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 280 10 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pres sure to which a tire may be in flated For details about recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 306 11 Summer tire or all season tire An all sea...

Page 199: ...wall This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only For details see Compact spare tire on page 232 3 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 4 Tire size For details see Tire size on page 201 5 TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly fil...

Page 200: ...ated For details about recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 306 9 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 280 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 Manufacturer s optional tire t...

Page 201: ...nger car T Temporary use 2 Section width in millimeters 3 Aspect ratio tire height to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter 8 Speed category alphabet with one letter 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter Tire size ...

Page 202: ...t conform to Fed eral Safety Requirements in addi tion to these grades Quality grades can be found where appli cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum sec tion width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government tes...

Page 203: ...the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Fed...

Page 204: ...ed air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Intended outboard sidewall A the sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or Intended outboard sidewall deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B the outward facing ...

Page 205: ...rs roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Recommended inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer Rim a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter Wheel diameter nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation rim diameter and width Rim type designation the industry of manufacturer s designa...

Page 206: ... weight distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle...

Page 207: ...ur vehicle is able to tow Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or de crease depending on the size weight and the number of occu pants For details see Capacity and distribution that follows CAUTION Do not apply the load more than each load limit That may cause not only damage to the tires but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ability which may cause an accident When stowi...

Page 208: ... in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Secure all items in a safe place Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning and im pair the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occu pants Cargo capacity depends on the to tal ...

Page 209: ... page 217 Cargo capacity Total load capacity EXAMPLE ON YOUR VEHICLE In case that 2 people with the com bined weight of 166 kg 366 lb are riding in your vehicle with the total load capacity of 385 kg 850 lb the available amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity will be as follows 385 kg 166 kg 219 kg 850 lb 366 lb 484 lb From this condition if 3 more passen gers with the combined weight of 176 k...

Page 210: ...or icy roads we recommend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to pro vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also al...

Page 211: ...VING Starting and driving Before starting the engine 212 How to start the engine 212 Tips for driving in various conditions 213 Four wheel driving tips 214 Winter driving tips 215 Dinghy towing 216 Trailer towing 217 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 222 SECTION 3 ...

Page 212: ...afety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your eng...

Page 213: ...transmis sion in P automatic or in first or reverse manual If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing th...

Page 214: ...s use tire chains on the front wheels Always check your brakes for effective ness immediately after driving across sand mud or water If operating in adverse conditions frequently vehicle maintenance should be increased See the separate Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement CAUTION Observe the following tire instruc tions Otherwise an accident may oc cur resulting in death or ser...

Page 215: ...le for the cold weather See page 272 in Section 7 2 for recom mended viscosity Leaving a heavy sum mer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause harder starting If you are not sure about which oil to use call your Toyota dealer they will be pleased to help Keep the door locks from freezing Squirt lock de icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from freezing Use a washer fluid contai...

Page 216: ...eels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage to your vehicle Your vehicle can be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground from the front behind a motorhome CAUTION Dinghy towing requires special equip ment and accessories Please refer to your service outlet of the motorhome manufacture for the recommended equip...

Page 217: ... vehicle Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling performance braking durability and driving economy fuel consumption etc Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits For your safety and the safety of others you must not overload your vehicle or trailer Toyot...

Page 218: ...t rating speci fied for the trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri ous personal injuries The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross ve hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch an...

Page 219: ... trailer hitch be removed when not towing to prevent injury and or damage by the hitch in event of a rear end collision After removing the hitch the installa tion area should be sealed to prevent entry of exhaust fumes and mud NOTICE Do not use an axle mounting hitch as it may cause damage to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels and or tires BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS Toyota recommends trailers wi...

Page 220: ... Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km 600 miles of trailer driving PRE TOWING SAFETY CHECK Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition and check for improper tongue load overload worn suspen...

Page 221: ... If swaying happens firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes the vehicle and trailer will stabilize Be careful when passing other ve hicles Passing requires considerable distance After passing a vehicle do not forget the length of your trailer and be sure you hav...

Page 222: ...al down too long or too frequently This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi ciency Improving fuel economy is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs Keep your tires inflated at the cor rect pressure Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel See page 278 in...

Page 223: ...onsumption By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption Keep the front wheels in proper alignment Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion ...

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

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

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

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

Page 229: ...keeping a 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 226 in this Section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be muc...

Page 230: ... sign of very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gine immediately Call a Toyota dealer for assistance 5 If...

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

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

Page 233: ...t at tempt to go through an auto matic car wash as the vehicle may get caught resulting in damage 1 Open the rear luggage storage box and get the required tools and spare tire 1 Jack handle 2 Wheel nut wrench 3 Jack 4 Spare tire To open the rear luggage storage box see Luggage storage boxes on page 177 in Section 1 10 To prepare yourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the us...

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

Page 235: ...efore raising the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the 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 o...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 241: ...ssure of the re placed tire Adjust the air pressure to the specifi cation designated on page 306 in Section 8 If the pressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla tion valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as so...

Page 242: ... valve stem as shown 2 Press hand firmly on one side of wheel ornament and then firmly tap the other side around the edge of wheel ornament with the heel of your hand to snap into place Aluminum wheels Push the wheel ornament into the center hole CAUTION Take due care in handling the or nament to avoid unexpected per sonal injury Initial adjustment of the tire pres sure warning system is necessary...

Page 243: ...e vehicle During the 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 ...

Page 244: ...uctions given in Emergency tow ing on page 246 in this Section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most operators know the correct procedure it is possible to make a mistake To avoid dam...

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

Page 246: ...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 which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and towing cable or chain The eyelet and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain...

Page 247: ...ta dealer as soon as possible You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number If your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer system the dealer will also need your master key Even if you lose only one key contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key If you lose all your master keys you cannot make new keys the whole engine immobi lizer system must be re...

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

Page 249: ...05 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 250 Washing and waxing your Toyota 251 Cleaning the interior 253 SECTION 5 ...

Page 250: ...ilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following points...

Page 251: ...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 driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust or chemical substances When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand washing your To...

Page 252: ...rability and gloss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is removed before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Appl...

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

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

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

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

Page 258: ...the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission contro...

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

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

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

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

Page 263: ...3 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 264 Fuse locations 266 Do it yourself service precautions 266 Parts and tools 268 Positioning the jack 269 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 264: ...g fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine coolant reservoir 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse block 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Electric cooling fan 10 Condenser 11 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview 1ZZ FE engine ...

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

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

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

Page 268: ...mber all Toyota parts are de signed in metric sizes so your tools must be metric CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL Parts if level is low 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...

Page 269: ... wattage rating as original See charts in Replacing light bulbs on page 292 in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver Front Rear two wheel drive models Rear four wheel drive models When jacking up your vehicle with the jack position the jack correctly as shown in the illustrations CAUTION When jacking be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury Follow jacking instructions ...

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

Page 271: ...ne coolant level 274 Checking the radiator and condenser 275 Checking brake fluid 276 Checking power steering fluid 276 Precautions for tires of four wheel drive models 277 Checking tire inflation pressure 278 Checking and replacing tires 280 Rotating tires 283 Installing snow tires and chains 284 Replacing wheels 285 Aluminum wheel precautions 286 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 272: ...ng a rag under the end NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to ...

Page 273: ...he following grade and viscosity Oil grade API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 oil is not available SAE 10W 30 oil may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change API service symbol ILSAC cert...

Page 274: ...has been specifically tested and approved for all Toyota engines Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details about Toyota Genuine Motor Oil Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low add the coolant For the coolant type see Coolant type selection descri...

Page 275: ...water This coolant pro vides protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor result in malfunction of your engine coolant system with proper usage Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is formulated with long life hybrid organic acid technology and has been specific...

Page 276: ...d excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush the af fected area with clean water immedi ately If you still feel uncomfortable with your hands or eyes go to the doctor NOTICE If you spill some of the fluid be sure to wipe it off to prevent it from...

Page 277: ...be careful not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steer ing could be damaged CAUTION Observe the following instruc tions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Keep your tire pressure at the proper level See Checking tire inflation pressure on page 278 in this Section Do not use tires including snow tires of different brands sizes construction or...

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

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

Page 280: ... 06 in or less the indica tors will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be replaced The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding Vehicles equipped with P215 50ZR17 tires Your Toyota has been fitted with specially developed tires which provide exceptional dy namic performance under general road conditions However your riding comfort may worsen...

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

Page 282: ... Do not use tires of different brands sizes construction or tread patterns as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Toyota recommends all four tires or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 231 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbala...

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

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

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

Page 286: ...s of different brands sizes and types as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is necessary after you have replaced your wheels See Tire pressure warning system on page 128 in Section 1 6 When installing aluminum wheels check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 100...

Page 287: ...X from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 288 Battery recharging precautions 289 Checking and replacing fuses 290 Adding washer fluid 291 Replacing light bulbs 292 SECTION 7 3 ...

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

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

Page 290: ...tool is shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the INV or P POINT fuse which may be dispens able for normal ...

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

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

Page 293: ...ut compass 192 4 3 D Personal lights on the switch panel of the electric moon roof 10 C A HB4 halogen bulbs B HB3 halogen bulbs C Single end bulbs D Wedge base bulbs clear E Wedge base bulbs amber 1 Open the hood Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown 2 Unplug the connector If the connector is tight wiggle it Headlights low beam ...

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

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

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

Page 297: ...409 297 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U a Stop tail and rear side marker light b Rear turn signal light c Back up light Remove the clips and the cover Removing the clips Installing the clips High mounted stoplight ...

Page 298: ...ATRIX_U L O 0409 298 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U Remove the bolts with a Phillips head screwdriver Remove the cover with a flat bladed screwdriver which is wrapped with a cloth License plate lights ...

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Page 301: ... 05 MATRIX_U L O 0409 301 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 302 Engine 302 Fuel 303 Service specifications 303 Tires 306 Fuses 307 SECTION 8 ...

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

Page 303: ...ide Intake 0 08 0 18 0 003 0 007 Exhaust 0 22 0 32 0 009 0 013 Spark plug type 1ZZ FE engine DENSO SK16R11 NGK IFR5A11 2ZZ GE engine DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt 1ZZ FE engine With filter 3 7 3 9 3 3 Without filter 3 5 3 7 3 1 2ZZ GE engine With filter 4 4 4 8 4 0 Without filter 4 2 4 6 3 8 Toyota Genuine Moto...

Page 304: ...15 0 2 0 6 Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 5 speed 1 9 2 0 1 7 6 speed 2 3 2 4 2 0 Oil type Gear oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Two wheel drive models Up to 3 0 3 2 2 6 Four wheel drive models Up to 2 9 3 1 2 6 Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV Chang...

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

Page 306: ...17 90H 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 17 7 JJ Four wheel drive models P205 55R16 89H 240 2 4 35 220 2 2 32 16 6 1 2JJ Compact spare tire Tire size kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size T135 70R16 420 4 2 60 16 4T T135 80R16 420 4 2 60 16 4T Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 103 10 5 77 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Precautions for tires of four wheel drive...

Page 307: ...A Car audio system navi gation system clock personal lights interior lights open door warning light wireless remote control system 11 HORN 10 A Horn 12 HAZARD 10 A Emergency flashers turn signal lights 13 EFI 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system emission control system EFI fuse 14 ALT S 5 A Charging system 15 HEAD LH LWR 10 A Left hand head light low bea...

Page 308: ...ft lock control 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...

Page 309: ... 05 MATRIX_U L O 0409 309 2005 MATRIX from Sep 04 Prod OM12892U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 310 SECTION 9 ...

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

Page 311: ... engine 212 General maintenance 259 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type 1ZZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 2ZZ GE engine Premium UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher See page 184 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity Two wheel drive models 50 L 13 2 gal 11 0 lmp gal Four wheel drive models...

Page 312: ...nt 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 can ...

Page 313: ...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 event Th...

Page 314: ...ce or other authorities Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit Ordered by the court However if necessary Toyota will Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance Disclose the data to a third party for research pur poses without disclosing details of the vehicle owner and only when it is deemed necessary Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identifi cation information t...

Page 315: ... Engine exhaust some of its constitu ents and a wide variety of automobile compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and other reproductive harm In addition oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear con tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defec...

Page 316: ...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 system ...

Page 317: ...mits given in this Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 207 and 278 Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are this may cause an accident such as fire Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and...

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

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