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STARTING AND DRIVING

Before starting the engine

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How to start the engine

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Tips for driving in various conditions

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Driving in the rain

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road driving precautions

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Winter driving tips

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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer

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Summary of Contents for Car

Page 1: ...n your complete satisfaction Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However because of Toyota s policy of continual product improvement we res...

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

Page 3: ...ovide 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 indi vidually or together can ensure that there is no injur...

Page 4: ...ccupant restraint systems and increase the safety they can provide to you and your family in the event of an accident Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Sec tion 1 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle New vehicle warranty Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties D New vehicle warranty D Others For further i...

Page 5: ...on involving such parts This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Toyota products Modification with non genuine Toyota products could affect its performance safety or durabili ty and may even violate governmental regulations In addition damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty Installation of a mobile two way radio system As the in...

Page 6: ...and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for off road use also It has a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In addition this ve hicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravi ty than that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover Failure to operate thi...

Page 7: ...del code to see what type of model your vehicle is The model code appears on the manufacturer s plate with the heading MODEL See Your Toyota s identification on page 126 for the manufacturer s plate location Cab type T Single cab P Double cab ...

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Page 9: ... CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive ...

Page 10: ... towed NO TAG D Tips for driving during break in period 117 D How to start the engine NO TAG D General maintenance 167 D Maintenance schedule NO TAG D Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 117 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 80 L 21 1 gal 17 6 Imp gal Engine oil See pages 187 Tire informat...

Page 11: ...1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 12: ... Lower glove box 110 8 Power window switches 13 9 Bottle holder 112 10 Cup holders 111 11 Parking brake lever 78 12 Manual transmission gear shift lever 77 13 Hood lock release lever 17 14 Fuel filler door opener 19 15 Window lock switch 14 16 Power door lock switch 12 If equipped Instrument panel overview View A 11h099 ...

Page 13: ...dio system 80 6 Emergency flasher switch 61 7 Air conditioning controls 98 8 Ashtray 108 9 Cigarette lighter 108 10 Rear window defogger switch 63 11 Power outlet 110 12 Engine ignition switch 76 13 Tilt steering lock release lever 56 14 Engine immobilizer system indicator light 10 15 Power rear view mirror control switches 57 If equipped View B 11h100 ...

Page 14: ...eter 67 2 Speedometer 3 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 69 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 66 5 Fuel gauge 66 6 Trip meter reset knob 67 7 Odometer and two trip meters 67 Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 15: ...indicator lights Malfunction indicator lamp For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 69 Driver s seat belt reminder light on some models Front passenger s seat belt reminder light on some models Anti lock brake system warning light on some models SRS warning light on some models Front fog light indicator light on some models Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...

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Page 17: ...7 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 8 Engine immobilizer system 10 Side doors 11 Power windows 13 Tailgate 15 Hood 17 Fuel tank cap 18 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 18: ...a dealer will need one of mas ter keys to make a new key with a built in transponder chip To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking leave the sub key with the attendant Since the doors can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle 12h005 NOTICE When using a key containing a trans ponder chip observ...

Page 19: ...Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet ic waves z Do not knock the key hard against other objects z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer z Do not use the key with electromag netic materials 12h003 KEY NUMBER PLATE Y...

Page 20: ...Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend writing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place 12h008 The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system When you in sert the key in the engine switch the transponder chip i...

Page 21: ...nce free For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with a built in transponder chip your dealer will need your key number and master key However there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the sys tem or start the engine NOTICE Do not modify remove or disas semble the engine immobilizer s...

Page 22: ...k your keys in the vehicle 12h043b LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH on some models Push the switch To lock Push the switch down on the front side To unlock Push the switch down on the rear side All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous ly 12h018 REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS on double cab models Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label When the child protector i...

Page 23: ...E DRIVER S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver s door Normal operation The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To close Pull up the switch Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and then release it The window will fully open or close To stop the window part way lightly move the switch in the oppo site direction and ...

Page 24: ...ate the jam protection function intention ally as it could result in death or serious injury D The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed 12h046 Window lock switch OPERATING THE PASSENGERS WINDOWS Use the switch on each passenger s door or the switches on the driver s door that control each passenger s win dow The window moves as long a...

Page 25: ...ndows make sure he she oper ates the windows safely D When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches D Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle D Never leave anyone particularly a small child alone in your vehicle especially with th...

Page 26: ...ed CAUTION If the open tailgate hides the stop tail lights rear turn signal lights back up lights or rear retro reflectors while you are parked other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device NOTICE Avoid driving with the tailgate open 12h021 To lower the tailgate fully release the support brackets from the lugs as shown NOTICE z Lower the tail...

Page 27: ...lock Turn the key counterclockwise 12h048 To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Other wise the hood may open unexpected ly while driving and an accident may occur 2 In front of the vehicle pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Hood ...

Page 28: ...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 ing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend 12i020 This indicates that the fuel fill...

Page 29: ...not fill a fuel container with fuel on a plastic truck bed liner a rub ber truck bed mat or any other in sulating material A static electricity charge could cause a spark and fire hazard The proper procedure is to place an approved fuel container on the ground away from the truck for filling 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before removing it A...

Page 30: ...AUTION D Make sure the cap is tightened se curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure ...

Page 31: ...OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 22 Front seats 22 Tumbling rear seat cushion 25 Head restraints 26 Seat belts 26 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 32 Child restraint 39 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 32: ...he 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 D Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfor...

Page 33: ...eat does not hit a passenger or luggage D After adjusting the seat position re lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position D After adjusting the seatback push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position D Do not put objects under the seats Otherwise the objects may interfere with the seat lock mechanism or unex...

Page 34: ...ide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB only driver s seat of some models Turn the knob either way 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 35: ...he seat cushion as shown and anchor the strap to the bracket behind the rear seat CAUTION When returning the seats to their original position observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent death or serious injury in a collision sudden swerving or sudden stop D Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat D Make sure there are no obstacles under the seat which would prevent ...

Page 36: ...iver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re strained at all times with the seat belts provided Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and or the severity of injury in accidents The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size large enough to properly wear them Child Use a child restraint system ap propriate for the child until the child be comes la...

Page 37: ...th in the event of sudden braking or a collision When using the seat belts observe the following D Use the belt for only one person at a time Do not use a single belt for two or more people even children D Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and wel...

Page 38: ...then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat b...

Page 39: ...oulder anchor on double cab models Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise Slide the anchor up To lower Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down After adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in 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...

Page 40: ...to the buckle If the belt is not long enough for you hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact ...

Page 41: ...ot on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit CAUTION Both high positioned and loose fit ting lap belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or oth er unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible 13h007 To release the belt press the buckle release button Vehicles with front bench seat Always place the latched belt o...

Page 42: ...y as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems The driver and front passenger can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly During sudden braking just before a collision an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the ai...

Page 43: ...te 25 km h 15 mph collision when the vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the front of the vehicle underride...

Page 44: ...rward deceleration of the vehicle If an impact results in a forward decelera tion beyond the designed threshold level the system triggers the airbag inflators At this time a chemical reaction in the infla tors very quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants The front airbags then quickly deflate so that there is no obstruction of the driver s ...

Page 45: ...ver and inflator may be hot for several minutes after deployment so do not touch The airbags inflate only once The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat ing airbag CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that D The driver sit as f...

Page 46: ... a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 39 13h180 D Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag sys tem They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as t...

Page 47: ... proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys tem z Modification of the front end struc ture z Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end z Repairs made on or near t...

Page 48: ...3h181 In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D The SRS front airbags have been in flated D The front of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherw...

Page 49: ... seat Accord ing to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat D Vehicles with a front passenger air bag Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat In the event of an acci dent the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear fa...

Page 50: ... statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat CAUTION When the child restraint system is not in use D Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passen ger compartment D If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system remove it from the vehicle or store i...

Page 51: ... s age and size A Baby infant seat B Child convertible seat C Junior booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer 13h064 A Baby infant seat 13h065 B Child convertible seat 13h066a C Junior booster seat Types of child restraint system ...

Page 52: ... the front passen ger seat In the event of an acci dent the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child re straint system is installed on the front passenger seat Vehicles with the front passenger airbag display a warning label on the passenger side instrument panel as shown above to remind you not to install a ...

Page 53: ...t seatbacks 13H085 To install the baby infant seat 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the baby infant seat follow ing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight 13H041 2 Install a locking clip near the tab of the lap and shoulder belt by inserting the lap and shoulder webbi...

Page 54: ...tact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed D Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer 13H092 3 To remove the baby infant seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The bel...

Page 55: ...ll a child restraint system 13h081 CAUTION D Vehicles with a front passenger air bag Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat In the event of an acci dent the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child re straint system is installed on the front passenger seat Vehicles wi...

Page 56: ...r seriously injured in case of sud den braking swerving or a colli sion D If the driver s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation install the child re straint system on the rear right seat Child restraint system installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks To install the forward facing child con vertible seat 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through ...

Page 57: ... the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent child seat from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not install the chi...

Page 58: ... 13h089 C JUNIOR BOOSTER SEAT INSTAL LATION A junior booster seat must be used in forward facing position only 13h083 Move seat fully back CAUTION Vehicles with a front passenger air bag A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible be cause the front passenger airbag c...

Page 59: ... child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking swerving or a colli sion D 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 D For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s ...

Page 60: ...NFANT SEAT CAUTION Do not install a baby infant seat in either the front center or rear center positions These seat positions are not designed to hold a baby infant seat B CHILD CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A child convertible seat must be used in forward facing position only Installation with 2 point type seat belt ...

Page 61: ...mper your driving D Double cab models Do not install a rear facing child convertible seat in the rear center position This seat position is not designed to hold a rear facing child convertible seat Otherwise the child or front seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking swerving or a collision 13H036a To install the child convertible seat 1 Run the center lap belt ...

Page 62: ...rom 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 13H037a 2 While pressing the child convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the child convertible seat securely 13H038 CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in dif...

Page 63: ...53 13H033 3 To remove the child convertible seat press the buckle release button ...

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Page 65: ...55 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 56 Outside rear view mirrors 56 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 58 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 66: ...ishan dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries D After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position 14h013 Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an acci...

Page 67: ...ion NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror 14h015 The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in compact areas To fold the rear view mirror push back ward CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward Both the driver and pas senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adju...

Page 68: ...aylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity 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 Anti glare i...

Page 69: ...TION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals 60 Emergency flashers 61 Front fog lights 62 Interior light 62 Windshield wipers and washer 62 Rear window defogger 63 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 70: ...g dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you position 1 Pull the lever to ward you position 2 for low beams The headlight high beam indicator light blue light on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on Flashing the high beam headlights positi...

Page 71: ...han normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 205 14h009 To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch once again Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible ...

Page 72: ... interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any door is opened To turn on the windshield wipers move the lever to the desired setting The engine switch must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast For a single sweep of the windshield push...

Page 73: ...d do not try to clear it with a pin or other object The nozzle will be damaged To defog or defrost the rear window push the switch The engine switch must be in the ON position The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off Make sure you...

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Page 75: ...MENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 66 Engine coolant temperature gauge 66 Tachometer 67 Odometer and two trip meters 67 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 69 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 76: ...function 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 16i006 The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the engine switch is on The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load If the needle points to t...

Page 77: ...g with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage 15h004 This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters 1 Odometer Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven 2 Two trip me...

Page 78: ...lease 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 trip meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the trip meter is set to zero The same pro cess can be applied for resetting the trip meter B ...

Page 79: ...brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer e Stop and check f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 80: ...ator or buzzer comes on Do this g Fill up tank h Take vehicle to Toyota dealer i Close all doors j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately k Key reminder buzzer Remove key l Light reminder buzzer Turn off the lights ...

Page 81: ...hile the engine is running immedi ately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will increase Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop b Driver s Seat Belt Reminder Light on some models The light acts as a reminder to buckle up the driver s seat belt Once the engine sw...

Page 82: ...t then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low It is not designed to indicate low oil level and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on even for one block It may ruin the engine f Malfunction Indicator Lamp Some models This lamp warns that there is a problem s...

Page 83: ... is on the anti lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces but the brake system still operates conventionally If either of the following conditions oc curs this indicates a malfunction some where in the components monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the ...

Page 84: ...l warning light 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Open one of the doors The open door warning light should come on 3 Close the door The open door warning light should go off 4 Turn the engine switch to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light should come on If equipped the ABS warn ing light goes off after a few seconds The SRS warning light ...

Page 85: ...75 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Engine ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Engine ignition switch 76 Manual transmission 77 Parking brake 78 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 86: ...sys tem Once you remove the key the en gine immobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 10 When starting the engine the engine switch may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently It is not a malfunction if the needles on all meters and gauges mov...

Page 87: ... be nec essary Make sure you observe the follow ing maximum allowable speed in each gear gear km h mph 1 43 27 2 80 50 3 115 71 4 165 103 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice D If it is difficult to shift into reverse put the transmission in neutral release the clutch pedal momentarily and then try again D Wh...

Page 88: ...setting the parking brake To release Pull up the lever slightly 1 press the lock release button 2 and low er 3 To remind you that the parking brake is set the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake CAUTION Before driving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off Parking brake ...

Page 89: ...79 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 80 Using your audio system 80 Audio system operating hints 89 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 90: ...nother function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push the AM FM1 FM2 or DISC button if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to anoth er TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of...

Page 91: ...the disc Then it will play from track 1 again The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only 18H033 NOTICE z Do not stack up two discs for in sertion or it will cause damage to the compact disc player Insert only one compact disc into the slot at a time z Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything other than com pact discs into the slot ...

Page 92: ...82 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features ...

Page 93: ...AM button to turn on the radio and select the AM band AM will appear on the display AUDIO CTRL Tone and sound balance controls Each time you push the AUDIO CTRL 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...

Page 94: ...sk your Toyota dealer to inspect CD OPEN The compact disc changer lid of the separate unit is open Close the compact disc changer lid If NO MUSIC appears on the display it indicates that a disc with no MP3 WMA data has been inserted Remove the disc from the player and insert a MP3 WMA data disc If the malfunction still exist take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer FM1 FM2 Push the FM1 or FM2 butto...

Page 95: ...in a single folder in random or der Random playing for the files in a folder Quickly push and release the RAND but ton preset button 1 will ap pear on the display Random playing for all the files on the compact disc Push and hold the RAND button preset button 1 until you hear a beep will appear on the display and the player will play all the files on the disc in random order To turn off the ran do...

Page 96: ...onds and then move to the next preset station To stop scanning push this button again Scanning all the frequencies Quickly push and release the SCAN but ton The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for 5 seconds and then scan again to the next station To stop scanning push this button again Compact Disc Player There are two scan features You can ei ther scan the tracks o...

Page 97: ...his again to find the station after that Compact Disc Player Use this button to skip up or down to a different track Push the or side of the SEEK TRACK button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the begin ning of the current track quickly push the side of the button once MP3 WMA Player To file up or down to a different file Push the o...

Page 98: ...n is used to change the display for the MP3 WMA file that contains text data To change the display quickly push and release the TEXT button while the MP3 WMA file is playing The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to folder name to file name to album title to track title to artist name then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while an MP3 WMA file that does not contain...

Page 99: ...distance from the radio transmit ter They are often accompanied by distor tion Multi path FM signals are reflective making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time If this happens the signals will cancel each oth er out causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception Static and fluttering These occur when signals are blocked by buildings trees or other large objects Incr...

Page 100: ...moisture gets into your compact disc player the player may not play even though it appears to be working Re move the disc from the player and wait until it dries CAUTION Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly D Use only compact discs marked as shown above The following pro...

Page 101: ...e damage to the player or changer Correct Wrong D Handle compact discs carefully espe cially when you are inserting them Hold them on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side D 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 D...

Page 102: ... appropri ate file extensions D Multi session compatible CDs can also be played D MP3 files are compatible with the ID3 Tag Ver 1 0 Ver 1 1 Ver 2 2 and Ver 2 3 formats The unit cannot dis play disc title track and artist name in other formats D WMA files can contain a WMA tag that is used in the same way as an ID3 tag WMA tags carry information such as track title artist name D The emphasis functi...

Page 103: ...3 004 mp3 005 wma 006 mp3 Folder 1 Folder 3 Folder 2 D The play order of the compact disc with the structure shown on the left is as follows 001 mp3 002 wma 006 mp3 D It is possible to play up to 192 folders or 255 files on one disc D The order changes depending on the PC and MP3 WMA encoding software you use CD R and CD RW discs D CD R CD RW discs that have not been subject to the finalizing proc...

Page 104: ...nd The higher the rate the better the sound Multi session Multi session is a recording method that allows additional data to be recorded later When recording data on a CD ROM CD R or CD RW etc all data from be ginning to end is treated as a single unit or session Multi session is a method of recording more than 2 sessions on one disc CD DA CD DA is an abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio It...

Page 105: ...nsion Each folder must contain fewer than 8 hierarchies Extended formats Joliet File names can include up to 64 charac ters Romeo File names can include up to 128 charac ters m3u Playlists created using WINAMP software have a playlist file extension m3u MP3 MP3 is an audio compression standard determined by a working group MPEG of the ISO International Standards Organiza tion MP3 compresses audio ...

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Page 107: ...97 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 98 Air flow selector settings 101 Operating tips 101 Instrument panel vents 104 Air conditioning filter 104 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 108: ...98 1 A C button on some models 2 Air intake selector 3 Temperature selector 4 Fan speed selector 5 Air flow selector Controls 19h014b ...

Page 109: ...strument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Use with the ...

Page 110: ...ource 1 Recirculate Recirculates the air inside the vehicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem 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 111: ... D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D 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 D When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thrown up by the ve hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows it is r...

Page 112: ...e the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the en gine is stopped Heating For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF D For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been...

Page 113: ...d 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 Air conditioning OFF D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best result...

Page 114: ...ioning filter information label is placed in the lower glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent 19H041 The air conditioning filter is behind the lower glove box Air conditioning filter ...

Page 115: ...RESH mode To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule See Toyota maintenance schedule on page 170 19H022 1 Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position 2 Open the lower glove box and push in each side of the lower glove box to release the stoppers 19H023 3 Remove the filter cover as shown in the illustration Chec...

Page 116: ...uld be replaced 19H025 When inserting the filter in the filter outlet keep the arrow pointing up INFORMATION The air filter should be installed properly in position The use of air conditioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof performance and then affect air conditioning performance ...

Page 117: ...107 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 108 Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 108 Power outlet 110 Glove boxes 110 Cup holders 111 Bottle holders 112 Floor mat 112 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 118: ... to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time indi cation will be reduced 10h038 Cigarette lighter and front ashtray CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter press it in After it finishes heating up it automati cally pops out ready for u...

Page 119: ...ile driving always close the ash tray completely after use 10H015 Portable ashtray PORTABLE ASHTRAY on some models To use the ashtray open the lid The ashtray should be used in the bottle holders of the rear seat When finished with your cigarette thor oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre vent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray close the lid completely To remove ...

Page 120: ... capacity of 12V 120W z To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use Inserting anything other than an appropriate plug that fits the outlet or allowing any liquid to get into the outlet may cause electrical failure or short cir cuits 10h004 Upper glove b...

Page 121: ...s etc inside The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely Your ve hicle is equipped with several types of cup holders To use them observe the following instructions CAUTION D Type A Do not put bottles in the cup holder while driving Doing so may disturb the driver s view D Type B Do not put bottles in the cup holders while driving Doing so may obstruct use of other func tions...

Page 122: ...eople in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident NOTICE When using the bottle holder put a cap on the bottle Otherwise the liq uid will spill over when opening or closing the door Use a floor mat of the correct size If the vehicle carpet and floor mat have 2 holes then they are designed for use with locking clips Attach the floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the clips Lock the clips ...

Page 123: ...y result in the floor mat slipping and interfering with the movement of the pedals during driving resulting in an accident D Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the correct side faces upward D Do not place floor mats on top of existing mats ...

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Page 125: ...ration in foreign countries 119 Three way catalytic converters 119 Engine exhaust cautions 120 Facts about engine oil consumption 121 Brake system 122 Brake pad wear limit indicators 125 Luggage stowage precautions 125 Rear step bumper 126 Limited slip differential 126 Your Toyota s identification 126 Suspension and chassis 128 SECTION 2 ...

Page 126: ...assenger cars any more than low slung sports cars designed to per form satisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of death serious injury or damage to the ve hicle D In a rollover crash an unbelted per son has a significantly higher risk of death or serious injury than ...

Page 127: ... But following a few simple tips for the first 1000 km 600 miles can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle D Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving D Avoid racing the engine D Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles D Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear D Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast...

Page 128: ...ar steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads consult your Toyota dealer However occasionally you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel erating or driving up hills This is normal and there is no need for concern FUEL TANK CAPACITY 80 L 21 1 gal 17 6 Imp gal The fuel pump shut off system stops sup plying fuel to the engine when the engine stalls or an airbag inflat...

Page 129: ...running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire creat ing an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter z Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes z Avoid racing the engine z Do not push start or pull start your vehicle z Do not turn off the engine switch while the vehicle is moving z Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine ele...

Page 130: ...ed back door may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle D To allow proper operation of your vehicle s ventilation system keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind shield clear of snow leaves or oth er obstructions D If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle open the win dows Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsi ness and an accident resulting in de...

Page 131: ...erature combustion gases during the combustion process D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel High tem perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems The amount of engine oil consumed de pends on the viscosity of the oil t...

Page 132: ...er sub system should fail the other will still work However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping distance will increase Also the brake system warning light may come on CAUTION Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system Have your brakes fixed immediately BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to power assist the brakes If the engine should quit while you ar...

Page 133: ...after the vehicle begins to move This means that the anti lock brake system is in the self check mode and does not indicate a malfunction When the anti lock brake system is ac tivated the following conditions may occur They do not indicate a malfunc tion of the system D 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...

Page 134: ...tires other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed resulting in a longer stopping dis tance 20h011 ABS warning light The light comes on when the engine switch is turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds Thereafter if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on the anti ...

Page 135: ...ry unneeded weight CAUTION D Double cab models To prevent car go and luggage from sliding for ward during braking do not stack anything behind the front seats higher than the seatbacks Keep cargo and luggage low as close to the floor as possible D Never allow anyone to ride in the rear deck area other than on the seats It is not designed for passen gers They should ride in their seats with their s...

Page 136: ...ou can ask your Toyota dealer CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack The vehicle could be driven off the jack and could pose a danger or re sult in death or serious injury NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limited slip differential could possibly occur wit...

Page 137: ...lso on the manufacturer s plate shown in the illustration The vehicle identification number VIN is also located beside the manufacturer s plate shown in the illustration 20h010 The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown Engine number ...

Page 138: ...128 CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of control Suspension and chassis ...

Page 139: ...rting the engine 130 How to start the engine 130 Tips for driving in various conditions 131 Driving in the rain 132 Off road driving precautions 133 Winter driving tips 134 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 135 SECTION 3 ...

Page 140: ...ting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air fuel mixture for starting You can start a cold or hot engine as follows 1 With your foot off the accelerator ped al crank the engine by turning the en gine switch to START Release the key when the engine starts 2 After the engine runs stably you are re...

Page 141: ...e vehicle will not roll Apply the parking brake and place the transmis sion in first or reverse If necessary block the wheels D 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 vehic...

Page 142: ...rive carefully when it starts to rain because the road surface will be espe cially slippery D Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface prevent ing the steering and brakes from oper ating properly CAUTION D Sudden braking acceleration and steering when driving on a slippery road surface may cause ...

Page 143: ...eering wheel spokes when driving off road A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim D Always check your brakes for effec tiveness immediately after driving in sand mud water or snow D After driving through tall grass mud rock sand rivers etc check that there is no grass bush paper rags stone sand etc adhering or trapp...

Page 144: ...or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hy brid organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and or ganic acids See Checking the engine coolant level on page 188 for details of coolant type selection Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mix ture of 50 co...

Page 145: ...carry some emer gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc 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 D Keep your tires inflated at the cor rect pressure Underinfl...

Page 146: ...ment 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 D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion D Keep your vehicle tuned up and in top shape A dirty air cleaner carbure tor out of adjustment improper val...

Page 147: ...start 138 If your engine stalls while driving 141 If you cannot increase engine speed 141 If your vehicle overheats 142 If you have a flat tire 143 If your vehicle becomes stuck 152 If your vehicle needs to be towed 153 If you lose your keys 156 SECTION 4 ...

Page 148: ...pull or push start the ve hicle It may damage the 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 The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine for further instructions 2 If the engine still will not start it nee...

Page 149: ... a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1 If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle make sure the vehicles are not touching Turn ...

Page 150: ...nnect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal 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 points are shown in the following illustrations Connecting point Do not connect the cable to or near any part th...

Page 151: ...speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 3 Try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 138 CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If engine speed does ...

Page 152: ...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 engine drive belt is broken or the coolant is leaking stop the engine im mediately Call a Toyota dealer for as sistance 5 If the engine drive belt is O K and there are no obvious leaks you may help the engine cool down more quickly b...

Page 153: ... while your vehicle is supported by the jack D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in reverse Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if neces sary D 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...

Page 154: ...the tools and their stor age locations When storing the jack put it in place and secure to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Turn the jack joint by hand To remove Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Required too...

Page 155: ...use a wrench or your hand to tighten the bolts on the joints as shown in the illustration Make sure that the hollow faces to the bolt on any joint when you tighten the bolts NOTICE Tighten all joints securely Otherwise the extension may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body 40h003 2 Insert the jack handle end with the extensions into the lowering screw through the access hole and tu...

Page 156: ...ng bracket as shown in the illustration then reattach the padlock after securing the tire After the tire goes half way up check that the suspended chain is able to enter the tire hole for proper storage Then secure the tire taking care that the tire goes straight up without catching on the chain or any other part to prevent it from flying during a collision or sudden braking Check the tire from th...

Page 157: ...nament by hand Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected person al injury 40h045a 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the ha...

Page 158: ...points as shown Front Under the cross member Rear Under the rear axle housing Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place 40h006 6 After making sure 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 Positioning the jack Raising your vehicl...

Page 159: ...h047a 7 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the spare wheel into position 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 40f032 Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wi...

Page 160: ... or grease on any bolt or nut clean it 40h019 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle end with the exten sions counterclockwise to lower the ve hicle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle exten sion Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than y...

Page 161: ...s may fall off which could cause serious accident 40h032 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament Put the wheel ornament into position And 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 CAUTION D Take due care in handling the orna ment to avoid unexpected personal injury D Do not attach a hea...

Page 162: ...cian repair the flat tire and replace the spare tire with it This is the same procedure for changing or rotating your tires CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools jack and flat tire are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of death or se rious injury during a collision sudden swerving or sudden braking If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then...

Page 163: ...or b Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency towing on page 154 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 vehi...

Page 164: ...towing from the rear without a towing dolly The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight b Using flat bed truck 40h016 c Towing with sling type truck c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a ...

Page 165: ...gned for towing z Use only a cable or chain specifi cally intended for use in towing ve hicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided Before towing release the parking brake put the transmission in neutral The en gine switch must be in ACC engine off or ON engine running CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so st...

Page 166: ...n keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing D Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the tires D Place stones or wood under the tires 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 Vehicles with engine immobilizer syst...

Page 167: ...157 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 158 Washing and waxing your Toyota 159 Cleaning the interior 162 SECTION 5 ...

Page 168: ...can cause corrosion to those components of the vehicle which do not dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation 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 co...

Page 169: ... area where the shields are installed be treated to resist corrosion Your Toyota dealer will be happy to assist in supplying and installing the shields if they are recommended for your area Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a roofed place Do not park your vehicle in a damp poorly venti lated garage If you wash your vehicle in the garage or if you drive it covered with water or snow ...

Page 170: ...sh them off with water and check if the ornament is damaged Aluminum wheels Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent NOTICE z Do not use corrosive chemical based cleaners on your wheels Example hydrofluoric acid z Do not use steam cleaners or the chemicals therein to clean your wheels z Do not use scouring pads wire brushes or coarse abrasives to clean your wheels z Do not use alcohol solvents ga...

Page 171: ...ta s finish Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well 1 Always wash and dry the vehicle be fore you begin waxing even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax 2 Use a good quality polish and wax If the finish has become extremely weath ered use a car cleaning polish fol lowed by a separate wax Carefully fol low the manufacturer s instructions and precautions Be ...

Page 172: ...a clean 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 ...

Page 173: ... you use cleaners or polishing agents make sure their ingredients do not include the substances men tioned above z If you use a liquid car freshener do not spill the liquid onto the ve hicle s interior surfaces It may con tain the ingredients mentioned above Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above Leather interior The leather upholstery may be cleaned with neutral detergent fo...

Page 174: ...in a shaded area especially in the summer z The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these tend to stick to leather when warm z 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 T...

Page 175: ...165 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Maintenance requirements 166 General maintenance 167 Does your vehicle need repairing 169 Toyota maintenance schedule 170 SECTION 6 ...

Page 176: ...fied technician or if you prefer your Toyota dealer will be pleased to do them at a nominal cost Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Toyota maintenance schedule on page 170 are those required to be serv iced at regular intervals For details of your maintenance schedule read the Toyota maintenance schedule on page 170 Regular maintenance is essential We urge you to p...

Page 177: ...ote however that some maintenance tasks require special tools and skills These are best performed by qualified technicians Even if you are an experi enced do it yourself mechanic we recom mend that repairs and maintenance be conducted by your Toyota dealer who will keep a record of maintenance on your Toyota This record could be helpful should you ever require Warranty Service General maintenance ...

Page 178: ...urn signal lights and other lights are all working Check headlight aim Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly Horn Make sure it works Steering wheel Be alert for changes in steering condition such as hard steering or strange noise Seats Check that all seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc...

Page 179: ...ng fluid level Check the level through the reservoir The level should be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature See page 191 for additional information Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes have the cause located and corrected immedi ately See Engine exhaust cautions on page 120 Be on the alert for changes in perfor mance so...

Page 180: ... each item can be obtained from the maintenance schedule Rubber hoses for cooling and heater system brake system and fuel system should be inspected by a qualified tech nician in accordance with the Toyota maintenance schedule They are particularly important mainte nance items Have any deteriorated or damaged hoses replaced immediately Note that rubber hoses will deteriorate with age resulting in ...

Page 181: ...schedule on page 175 Maintenance schedule requirements A Road condition B Driving condition 1 Operating on rough muddy or melted snow roads 2 Operating on dusty roads 3 Operating on roads with road salt applied 1 Using a car top carrier 2 Repeated short trips less than 8 km 5 miles and outside temperature remains below freezing 3 Extensive idling and or low speed driving for a long distance such a...

Page 182: ...s R R 48 NOTE 1 After 80000 km 48000 miles or 48 months inspect every 20000 km 12000 miles or 12 months 2 Check that the radiator and condenser are not blocked with leaves dirt or insects and clean them if necessary and check the hose connection for the installation condition corrosion etc 3 Replace at 160000 km 96000 miles then every 80000 km 48000 miles 4 Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant ...

Page 183: ... 80 whichever comes first 1000 miles 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 8 Fuel filter R 96 9 Air cleaner filter I R I R I 24 R 48 10 Fuel tank cap fuel lines connections and fuel vapor control valve See note 5 I I 24 11 Charcoal canister I I 24 NOTE 5 After 80000 km 48000 miles or 48 months inspect every 20000 km 12000 miles or 12 months REMARKS See page 167 for general maint...

Page 184: ...id I I I I I I I I 6 16 Brake pipes and hoses I I I I 12 17 Steering wheel linkage and gear box I I I I I I I I 6 18 Propeller shafts grease See notes 6 and 7 L L L L L L L L 6 19 Ball joint and dust cover I I I I I I I I 6 20 Differential gear oil I R I R I 12 R 48 21 Manual transmission oil I I 48 22 Front and rear suspensions I I I I 12 23 Air conditioning filter R R R R AIR CONDITIONING COOLER...

Page 185: ...miles or 3 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months A 2 Operating on dusty roads j Replacement of engine oil j Replacement of engine oil filter j Inspection or replacement of air cleaner filter j Inspection of brake linings and drums j Inspection of brake pads and discs j Lubrication of propeller shafts grease See notes...

Page 186: ...pection of front and rear suspensions j Tightening of bolts and nuts on chassis and body See note 13 Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 6 months Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months Every 40000 km 24000 miles or 48 months Every 20000 km 12000 miles or 24 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 mo...

Page 187: ...r calls j Replacement of engine oil j Replacement of engine oil filter j Inspection of brake linings and drums j Inspection of brake pads and discs Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 6 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 6 months Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months B 4 Continuous high speed driving 80 or more of maximum vehicle speed for over 2 hours j Replacement of...

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Page 189: ...179 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 180 Fuse locations 181 Do it yourself service precautions 182 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 190: ...pstick 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Power steering fluid reservoir 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse block 6 Battery 7 Windshield washer fluid tank 8 Condenser 9 Radiator 10 Engine coolant reservoir Engine compartment overview 71h032 ...

Page 191: ...181 71h039 Spare fuses 71h011 71h012 Fuse locations ...

Page 192: ...re ful not to touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot D If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself D Do not leave anything that may burn easily such as paper or rags in the engine compartment D Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable D Be extremely cautious when...

Page 193: ...life hybrid organic acid technology to fill the radiator Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 cool ant and 50 deionized water z If you spill some of the coolant be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint z Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes z Do not pry the outer electrode of a spark plug against the center ele...

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Page 195: ... Checking the radiator and condenser 189 Checking brake fluid 190 Checking power steering fluid 191 Checking tire inflation pressure 192 Checking and replacing tires 193 Rotating tires 194 Installing snow tires and chains 195 Replacing wheels 196 Uniform tire quality grading 197 Aluminum wheel precautions 198 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 196: ...careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and f...

Page 197: ...de SL or SM multigrade engine oil 10W 30 and 5W 30 API grade SL Energy Conserving SM Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE Temperature range anticipated before next oil change If you use SAE 10W 30 or a higher viscosity engine oil in extremely low temperatures the engine may become difficult to start so SAE 5W 30 engine oil is recommended API service symbol ILS...

Page 198: ...pproved for all Toyota engines Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details about Toyota Genuine Motor Oil Other Motor oils of matching quality can also be used Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir If the level is low add the coolant For the coolant type see Coolant type s...

Page 199: ...ends 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 specifically designed to avoid engine cooling system malfunction on Toyota vehicles Please contact your Toyota dealer for...

Page 200: ...e and replace the reservoir cap by hand Fill the brake fluid up to the MAX line This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cap back on Use only newly opened brake fluid Once opened brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the brake fluid reservoir because brake fluid can harm your hands or ey...

Page 201: ...ine has not been run for about five hours If cold O K If cold add If hot O K If hot add a Clean all dirt from outside of the reser voir tank b Remove the reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick clean c Reinstall the reservoir cap d Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level If the fluid is cold the level should be in the COLD range on the dipstick Similar...

Page 202: ... have it checked by your Toyota dealer The following instructions for checking tire inflation pressure should be ob served D The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your ve hicle has been parked 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 pressure reading D Always use a tire pressure gauge The...

Page 203: ...when the tires need replacement When the tread depth wears to 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough...

Page 204: ...story is un known is a risk Toyota recommends all four tires or at least both front or rear tires be re placed at a time as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 143 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced oc...

Page 205: ... rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control When storing removed tires you should store them in a cool dry place Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when replacing CAUTION D Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated D Observe permissible maximum speed for your snow tires and the legal speed limit TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire c...

Page 206: ...els are re placed by ones with the same load ca pacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer odom eter calibration stopping ability headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clear ance and tire or snow chain clearance to the bod...

Page 207: ...s in road characteris tics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea sured under controlled conditions on spe cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braki...

Page 208: ...l tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles D When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels D Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels D When balancing your wheels use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer D As with any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage If damaged replace immediately Aluminu...

Page 209: ... IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 200 Battery recharging precautions 202 Checking and replacing fuses 202 Adding washer fluid 204 Replacing light bulbs 205 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 210: ...tention immediately D 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 D If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency help 73h002 ...

Page 211: ...indows on page 13 73h001 Upper line Lower line CHECKING BY FLUID LEVEL LINES The fluid electrolyte level must be be tween the upper and lower lines When checking the fluid level look at all six cells not just one or two If the level is lower than the lower line add distilled water See ADDING DISTILLED WATER Low O K ADDING DISTILLED WATER 1 Remove the vent plugs 2 Add distilled water to cells needi...

Page 212: ...ables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION Always charge the battery in an un confined area Do not charge the bat tery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventila tion NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be sure all accessories are turned off 73i022 Good Blown Type A 73i030 Good Blown Type B 73i023 Good Blown Type C 73i024 Good Blow...

Page 213: ...rative component off Pull the suspected fuse straight out and check it Determine which fuse may be causing the problem The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse See page 218 for the functions controlled by each circuit Type A and B fuses can be pulled out by the pull out tool The location of the pull out tool is shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fu...

Page 214: ...to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical sys tem Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher am perage rating or any other object in place of a fuse This may cause ex tensive damage and possibly a fire If any washer does not work the ...

Page 215: ... a bulb of the listed type 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 l...

Page 216: ...move both the cover and filter 73h003a 2 Unplug the connector Remove the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it 73h004a 3 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole Headlights ...

Page 217: ...n the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer 73f006 1 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown 73h020 2 Pull the bulb out of the bulb base If the connector is tight wiggle it Front fog lights on some models ...

Page 218: ...ng is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer 73h024 For easy access to the right hand front turn signal light Release the clips of the air cleaner filter cover and remove both the cover and filter 73h007a Front turn signal lights ...

Page 219: ...209 Parking lights 73h010 Front of vehicle 73h011 73h012 Side turn signal lights ...

Page 220: ...210 73h013 Use a Phillips head screwdriver 73h014 73h015 a Stop tail light b Rear turn signal light c Back up light Rear turn signal stop tail and back up lights ...

Page 221: ...211 73h016 73h017 73h018 License plate lights ...

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Page 223: ...213 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 214 Engine 214 Fuel 214 Service specifications 215 Tires 217 Fuses 218 SECTION 8 ...

Page 224: ...in 1510 59 4 3 1540 60 6 4 1 Without rear step bumper 2 With rear step bumper 3 With 205R16C tires 4 With 255 70R15C tires 5 Single cab models 6 Double cab models Model 2TR FE Type 4 cylinder in line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 95 0 95 0 3 74 3 74 Displacement cm3 cu in 2694 164 4 Fuel type Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity L gal lmp gal 80 21 1 17 ...

Page 225: ...ity SAE Temperature range anticipated before next oil change Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt With heater 7 8 8 2 6 9 Without heater 7 0 7 4 6 2 Coolant type Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is used in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill In order to avoid technical problems only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality...

Page 226: ...al Hypoid gear oil LSD API GL 5 Without limited slip differential Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity Above 18_C 0_F SAE 90 Blow 18_C 0_F SAE 80W or 80W 90 CHASSIS LUBRICATION Propeller shafts Spiders Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in With 205R16C tires 76 3 0 With ...

Page 227: ...108S 240 2 4 35 320 3 2 46 240 2 4 35 16 x 6J 255 70R15C 112 110S 200 2 0 29 250 2 5 36 200 2 0 29 15 x 7J Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 105 10 7 77 4 NOTE For complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Checking tire inflation pressure on page 192 through Aluminum wheel precautions on page 198 Tires ...

Page 228: ... Air conditioning system A C fuse 10 ABS NO 2 30 A Anti lock brake sys tem 11 ABS NO 1 40 A Anti lock brake sys tem 12 ALT 100 A Charging system FR HTR RR CLR ABS NO 1 ABS NO 2 PWR OUT STOP TAIL and OBD fuses 13 BATT P I 50 A FOG HORN and EFI fuses Instrument panel 14 AM2 30 A Engine starter ST IGN and INJ fuses 15 MAIN 40 A H LP RH and H LP LH fuses 16 A PUMP 50 A Emission control sys tem 17 H LP...

Page 229: ...ock brake system 37 TAIL 10 A Audio system gauges and meters front fog lights emergency flashers clock cigarette lighter air conditioning system parking lights tail lights license plate lights multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system and rear window defogger 38 PWR OUT 15 A Power outlet 39 ST 7 5 A Starting system and multi port fuel injection system sequential mu...

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