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Part 1

OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1

Overview of instruments

and controls

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel

Summary of Contents for Previa

Page 1: ...ou 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 improve ment we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Please note that this manual applies to all mode...

Page 2: ...wner s Manual Supplement Mainte nance Schedule Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces sories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible either for their performance repair or replacement or for any damage they may cause to or adverse...

Page 3: ...y measures or special instructions regarding installa tion Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains ex plosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag left as it is it may cause an accident such as a fire Be sure to have the SRS airbag system re moved and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your ve hicle...

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

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Page 9: ...t 1 SRS airbag warning light 1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive of f indicator light OIL LEVEL Low engine oil level warning light 1 Cruise control indicator lights 2 PRN D2L Automatic transmission indicator lights 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 2 If t...

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Page 11: ... things locked in the glovebox when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey with the attendant Since the front sliding and back doors can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle Keep the key number plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need addit...

Page 12: ...terrent system locking and un locking the sliding door also controls the front and back doors LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Front doors Turns the lock knob for ward to lock and backward to unlock the front door Sliding door Slide the lock knob backward to lock and forward to un lock the sliding door Closing the front door or sliding door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the f...

Page 13: ...e side will un lock them CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked espe cially when small children are in the vehicle Along with the proper use of seat belts locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve hicle during an accident It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally ...

Page 14: ...cessary to hold the door open while passengers board or alight Do not leave the door unsupported while open as it could suddenly close by itself causing injury NOTICE Do not close the sliding door by applying the brakes Doing so could cause the door to be damaged The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door The power windows work when the igni tion switch is in the ON position How...

Page 15: ...nd then release it OPERATING THE PASSENGERS WIN DOW Use the switch on each passenger s door The driver s door also has a switch that controls the passenger s window The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Push down the switch To close Pull up the switch If you push in the WINDOW LOCK switch on the driver s door the passen ger s windows cannot be operated ...

Page 16: ... them from mak ing unexpected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Unat tended children can become in volved in serious accidents To open the side window pull the latch handle toward you and swing it fully out When closing the window make sure it is c...

Page 17: ...ot only keeps the lug gage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from enter ing the vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the back dampers do not apply any force paint or let any other foreign matter on them To open the hood pull the hood lock release lever under the dash The hood will spring up slightly In front of the vehicle press up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood ...

Page 18: ...ole cover under the driver s seat slide the seat to the rear most position push the knob and raise the seat cushion with the seatback in the normal upright position On vehicles with a tilt steering wheel tilt the steering wheel to the hightest position as it will interfere with the en gine access hole cover Engine access hole cover ...

Page 19: ...e cover Before closing the engine access hole cover check to see that you hve not forgotten any tools rags etc CAUTION Make sure the engine access hole cover is tightened securely After returning the driver s seat make sure it is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat back ...

Page 20: ...n time of 30 seconds before the setting during which the front sliding and back doors and hood may be opened to prepare for the setting Be careful not to use the key when open ing either front door This will cancel the system 4 After making sure the indicator light starts flashing you may leave the ve hicle The system will automatically be set after the preparation time elapses The indicator light...

Page 21: ... The back door must be closed with the key removed CANCELLING THE SYSTEM Unlock either front door with the key or unlock the sliding door with the key when it has been closed This cancels the sys tem completely and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once INDICATOR LIGHT The indicator light gives the following three indications FLASHING The system is set You need the key to open the front...

Page 22: ...re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before remov ing it After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident Use only a g...

Page 23: ... back and turn the le ver to open position and push it up To lower it pull the lever down and turn the lever to close position To protect things in the vehicle be careful no to forget to close it before leaving your vehicle Electric rear moon roof Front moon roof ...

Page 24: ...ON To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following While the vehicle is moving always keep the head hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening Other wise you can receive a serious in jury in a sudden stop or accident Always make sure nobody places hid her head hands and other parts of the body in the roof open ing before you close the roof If someone s...

Page 25: ...seated and not properly re strained by seat belts can be se verely injured in the event of emer gency braking or a collision During driving do not allow pas sengers to stand up or move around between seats Balance can be unsteady and severe injuries can occur in the event of emergen cy braking or a collision Adjust the driver s seat so that the foot pedals steering wheel and instrument panel contr...

Page 26: ...elease the lever ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull the lock release lever Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straig...

Page 27: ... make sure it is locked in position When returning seats to their origi nal position Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position for ready use Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion Do not allow passengers to ride on the f...

Page 28: ... the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are re clined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the ab...

Page 29: ...xi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are re clined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat back Removing second seat tow sea...

Page 30: ... knob and turn the seat clockwise for the right seat and counterclockwise for the left seat Hold the lock release lever until you have moved the seat slightly To return the seat rotate the seat in the re verse direction CAUTION Do not set the seat in the lateral position Have the seat face either forward or backward only Use the seat only in the forward facing position while the vehicle is in moti...

Page 31: ...ctive when it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recom mended CAUTION Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears After adjusting the head restraint make sure it is locked in position Do not drive with the head re straints removed Folding third seat up Head restraints type A ...

Page 32: ... cushion on the seatback is not recom mended CAUTION Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears After adjusting the head restraint make sure it is locked in position Do not drive with the head re straints removed To adjust the armrest simply raise the armrest to the desired angle Raising the armrest to the highest position un locks the armrest to let you ret...

Page 33: ...icient restraint If the shoulder belt falls across the child s neck or face move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt Pregnant woman Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Depend...

Page 34: ...The warning label REPLACE BELT will appear if the belt re ceives a severe impact or other force Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the seat To fasten your belt pull it out of the re tractor and insert the tab into the buckle You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position The retracto...

Page 35: ...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 It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury SEAT BELTS FOR SWIVEL TYPE SEC OND ROW SEAT FACING FRONT For the swivel type second row seat use 3 poin...

Page 36: ...e 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 severe injures in a collision Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not your waist then adjust it to a snug fit...

Page 37: ...utton and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts Sit up straight and well back in the seat To fasten your belt pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buclle You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle The seat belt length automatically adjusts to yo...

Page 38: ...t the position of the belt Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling it firmly across your lap toward the retractor so it can take up slack CAUTION High positioned and loose fitting lap belts could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt dur ing a collision Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as pos sible...

Page 39: ...n the tab CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt 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 It cannot protect an adult occupant or your...

Page 40: ...he lap belt positioned as low on hips as pos sible To release the belt press the buckle release button If your seat belt cannot be fastened se curely because it is not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest ...

Page 41: ...e buckle release buttons of the ex tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle When releasing the seatbelt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use CAU...

Page 42: ... on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS airbag is operating properly The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly in flators warning light interconnecting wir ing and power sources The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area be tween ...

Page 43: ...hat only one of your ve hicle s two airbags will deploy For the safety of all occupants be sure to always wear seat belts The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a side or rear impact if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor In a severe frontal impact sensors de...

Page 44: ...g system is designed only as a supplement to the prima ry protection of the seat belt sys tems of the driver and front passen ger The front seat occupants are particularly susceptible to injury if they do not wear their seat belts when sudden braking or a collision occurs they may be thrown for ward To obtain maximum protec tion in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should al...

Page 45: ... The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force you may be severely in jured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and always use your seat belt Do not allow a child to stand up or to kneel on the front passenger seat The airbag inflates with con siderable speed and force the child may be severely injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in th...

Page 46: ...f the SRS airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension system Modification of the front end structure Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snow plow winches or any other equip ment to the front end Repairs made on or near the front end structure console steeri...

Page 47: ...and Canada now require 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 for details CAUTION For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops children must be properly re strained using a seat belt or ch...

Page 48: ...er s instructions which accompany your child restraint system To provide proper restraint use a child re straint system following the manufactur er s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child re straint system Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system The child restraint system should be insta...

Page 49: ... m coarse thread metric bolt and a 15 mm 0 6 in spacers Note that the bolts accompanying many child restraint systems are not metric You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket see Top strap anchors and locations If your child restraint system does not pro vide any of the neces...

Page 50: ...ied into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer Types of child restraint system ...

Page 51: ...k mechanism of the front seats This can cause se vere injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ing or a collision 1 Run the center lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat fol lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt Installation with 2 point type seat belt ...

Page 52: ...normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your To yota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the infant seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem is different directions to be sure it is secure Follow ...

Page 53: ...on the child s age and size When instal ling follow the manufacturer s in struction about the applicable age and size of the child CAUTION Do not use a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it in terferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause se vere injury to the child and front pas senger in case of sudden braking or a collision ...

Page 54: ...the lap belt 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 it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your To yota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback tight...

Page 55: ...to be sure it is secure Follow all the installa tion instructions provided by its manufacturer 3 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 56: ...ll a rear facing child restraint system on the front seat Do not use a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ing or a collision 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its man...

Page 57: ... child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be ex tended To hold the infant seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before let ting the belt to retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat...

Page 58: ...d 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 B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA TION A convertible seat is used in forward facing and rear facing position de pending on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufac turer s instructions about the applica ble child s age and size as well as di rection for in...

Page 59: ...install a rear facing child restraint system on the front seat Only when it is unavoidable should a forward facing child restraint system be used on the front seat Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of de ploying airbag would cause seri ous injury to the child Do not use a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of t...

Page 60: ...s of the belt are 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 it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your To yota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retr...

Page 61: ...seat belt is securely locked Also make sure the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instruc tions provided by its manufacturer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger...

Page 62: ...oying airbag would cause serious injury to the child CAUTION 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned...

Page 63: ...n Keep the lap belt as low on hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally ...

Page 64: ... 6 in Tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards vehicles sold in Cana da are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox designed for use with any of the 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra tion If your child restraint system does not pro vide any of the necessary parts ask your Toyota dealer See Child rest...

Page 65: ...cle is moving After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position CAUTION Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror with a curved surface Any object seen in a convex mirror wi...

Page 66: ...cle is moving After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position CAUTION Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirror Be careful when judging the size of dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror with a curved surface Any object seen in a convex mirror wi...

Page 67: ... spray de icer to free the mirror Pull the lever toward you to reduce glare from the headlights of the ve hicle behind you during night driving Before adjusting the mirror to the position with most clarity push the day night charge lever away from you daylight driv ing position Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor an...

Page 68: ...itch is turned off To turn on the other exterior lights and in strument panel lights twist the knob to the first clickstop Under the daytime running light system the headlights turn on at reduced intensi ty Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn to full intensity for driving at night FIRST CLICKSTOP Only the parking side marker tail license plate and instru ment panel lights turn on SECOND...

Page 69: ... you may have to cancel it by hand You can also signal a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and holding it there If the green light in the instrument panel flashes faster than normal it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has burned out To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other...

Page 70: ...h on longer than necessary when the engine is not running To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the dial To turn on the front fog lights push the switch They will come on when the headlights are on low beam Front fog lights Instrument panel light control ...

Page 71: ...e rear interior light slide the switch With the switch in the DOOR position the light comes on when the sliding door or back door is opened To turn on the luggage compartment light open the back door or sliding door and push the switch Closing the doors will turn the light off With the switch is in the ON position the light comes on when the back door or slid ing door is opened Luggage compartment...

Page 72: ... adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in chapter 7 3 In cold weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent icing which could block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry It may scratch the glass To turn the wiper and washer on twist the knob at the end of the lever The key must be in the ON position The wiper wil...

Page 73: ...perating Push the switch once again to turn the de fogger off 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 NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged turn the switch on when the engine is r...

Page 74: ...tank It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1 4 full This fuel gauge has a non return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel level warning light comes on fill the fuel tank as soon as possible If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immedi...

Page 75: ... stop and go traffic Towing a trailer NOTICE Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your vehicle overheats in Part 4 The odometer records the total di...

Page 76: ...omewhere in the brake system Check the fluid level of the see through reservoir To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on check to see that the parking brake is fully released If the brake fluid level is low At a safe place test your brakes by start ing and stopping If you judge that the brakes still work adequately drive cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop f...

Page 77: ...that the engine oil pres sure is too low If it flickers or stays on while you are driv ing pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assis tance The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on brief ly after a hard stop There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the en gine is accel...

Page 78: ...g h ABS Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your anti lock brake sys tem If the light comes on while you are driving have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position After about 3 seconds the light will go off When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning lig...

Page 79: ...ne of the front sliding and back doors The open door warning light should come on 3 Close the door The open door warning light should go off 4 Turn the ignition key to ACC The SRS airbag warning light should come on It goes off after about 6 sec onds 5 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light and SRS air bag warn...

Page 80: ...engine is off If you leave the key in the ACC or LOCK position and open the driver s door a buzzer will remind you to remove the key LOCK Engine is off and the steer ing wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position The selector lever must be put in the P position before turning the key to the LOCK position When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To fre...

Page 81: ...being used even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise control in this chapter Automatic transmission ...

Page 82: ...Turn off the overdrive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 102 km h 64 mph and more powerful engine brak ing will be obtained Shift into the L position The trans mission will downshift to the first gear wh...

Page 83: ...parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake 3 With the brake pedal pressed down shift the selector lever to the P position While the vehicle is moving never attempt to move the selector lever into P position under any circum stances Serious mechanical dam age and loss of vehicle control may result CAUTION f Good driving practice If the transmission is repeatedly up shifted and...

Page 84: ...celerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing To set Pull up the lever To release Pull up slightly press the thumb button and lower Before leaving your vehicle f...

Page 85: ...control press the CRUISE ON OFF button This turns the system on The indicator light in the instru ment panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed Another push on the switch will turn the system completely off To avoid accidental cruise control engagement keep the CRUISE ON OFF switch off when not using the cruise control CAUTION SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED On vehicles ...

Page 86: ...rol lever downward in the SET COAST direction and hold it Re lease the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down ward the vehicle speed will gradually de crease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal and then push the control lever downward in the SET COAST direction RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control ...

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Page 88: ...ar audio system Reference Using your audio system some basics Using your audio system controls and features Anti theft system Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips Rear cooler system Instrumental vents Type 1 AM FM ETR radio Type 2 1 AM FM ETR radio cassette player ...

Page 89: ...ct the cassette tape If the radio was previously on it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM TAPE or CD if the sys tem is already on but you want to switch from one function to another TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of ...

Page 90: ...ay be damaged NOTICE YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up The player will au tomatically eject a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything except a compact ...

Page 91: ...86 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 92: ...to adjust the balance Push the knob back into its retracted position BASS This knob lets you adjust the bass level Push BASS TREB so that it pops out of its retracted position Turn the knob to ad just the bass Push the knob back into its retracted position FADE This knob lets you adjust the balance be tween the front and rear speakers Push BAL FADE so that it pops out of its retracted position Pul...

Page 93: ...ing Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Push and release the up or down side of TUNE to step up or down the station band If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the sta tion band To seek a station push and hold the or side of TUNE until you hear a beep Do this ...

Page 94: ...89 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2 1 ...

Page 95: ...ce Push the knob back into its normal position BASS This knob lets you adjust the bass level Push BASS TREB so that it pops out of its retracted position Turn the knob to ad just the bass Push the knob back into its retracted position Dolby NR If you are listening to a tape that was re corded with Dolby Noise Reduction push the button marked with the double D symbol The double D symbol will appear...

Page 96: ...stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a second time ST Stereo reception display Your radio automatically changes to ste reo reception when a stereo broadcast is received ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio re duces the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak ...

Page 97: ...92 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2 2 ...

Page 98: ...h AM FM to switch from cassette opera tion to radio operation APS Automatic program selection The automatic program selection APS feature allows you to program your cas sette player to skip forward or backward to locate the song you want to hear You can skip up to nine tracks at a time Push APS APS and 1 will appear on the display Next push APS until the number on the display reaches the number of...

Page 99: ...L to adjust the front rear balance MTL Metal display If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette tape is put in the cassette player the play er will automatically adapt to it and MTL will appear on the display PROG Program Push PROG to select the other side of a cassette tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indi cates top side indicates bottom side Auto reverse feature After th...

Page 100: ... and the radio will scan all the frequencies The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band stay there for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Push SCAN until you hear a beep The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a stat...

Page 101: ...both cases a cassette must already be loaded in the player TREB Treble This knob lets you adjust the treble level Push BASS TREB so that it pops out of its retracted position Pull out the knob Turn the knob to adjust the treble Push the knob back into its retracted position TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Push and release the up or down side of TUNE to step up or down th...

Page 102: ...97 Button display for radio cassette tape player compact disc player Type 3 ...

Page 103: ...r FM2 when you push AM FM To cancel out the preset station memory push 1 2 and 3 at the same time and hold them in until you hear a beep Eject Button Push the cassette tape eject button to eject a cassette Push the compact disc eject button to eject a compact disc After you turn the ignition to LOCK you will be able to eject a cassette or disc but you will not be able to reinsert it l l Track down...

Page 104: ... forwarding push on the up side of the track down up button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is rewinding push on the down side of the track down up button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the ca sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Play...

Page 105: ...that of track number Dolby B C If you are listening to a tape that was re corded with Dolby B or C Noise Reduc tion push the button marked with the double D symbol until the appropriate symbol appears on the display To turn off Dolby push the button until the symbol disappears from the display The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB The Dolby C NR mode re duces tape noise by another ...

Page 106: ...ep FADE This knob lets you adjust the balance be tween the front and rear speakers Push TREB FADE so that it pops out of its retracted position Pull out the knob Turn the knob to adjust the front rear bal ance Push the knob back into its re tracted position MID Mid range This knob lets you adjust the mid range level Push MID BAL knob so that it pops out of its retracted position Turn the knob to a...

Page 107: ...ong and the radio will scan all the frequencies The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band stay there for a few second and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Push SCAN until you hear a beep The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a st...

Page 108: ...e knob back into its retracted position TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Push and release the up or down side of TUNE to set up or down the station band If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the sta tion band To seek a station push and hold the...

Page 109: ...audio system is completely inoper able Contact you Toyota dealer Setting a security code for the first time 1 Turn off the audio system Turn the iginition key to ACC Simultaneously push and hold in 1 6 and PWR VOL until SEC appears on the display 2 While you are holding in the side of TUNE push 1 The display will read On some modes and will also turn on ...

Page 110: ...d be on the display Push and hold in SCAN until the display goes dark At first SEC will appear on the display If you pushed any wrong buttons Err and the number of errors you have made will appear on the display before SEC does Go back to step 2 and try again If the display returns to while you are entering the code go back to step 3 To make sure the security code has been accepted turn the igniti...

Page 111: ...e of TUNE push 1 The display will read On some models and will also turn on 3 Input the existing three digit code You have 10 seconds to enter each digit For example 209 To set the first digit Push 1 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the second digit Push 2 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the third digit Push 3 until the digit you want appears on the dis...

Page 112: ...mber of errors you have made will appear on the display before SEC does Go back to step 2 and try again If the display returns to while you are entering the code go back to step 3 To make sure the security code has been accepted turn the ignition to LOCK and then back to ACC SEC should appear on the display NOTICE A tenth error will activate the anti theft system and HELP will appear on the displa...

Page 113: ...e of TUNE push 1 The display will read On some models and will also turn on 3 Input the existing three digit code You have 10 seconds to enter each digit For example 209 To set the first digit Push 1 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the second digit Push 2 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the third digit Push 3 until the digit you want appears on the dis...

Page 114: ...p 2 and try again If the display returns to while you are entering the code go back to step 3 NOTICE A tenth error will activate the anti theft system and HELP will appear on the display The audio system will be completely inoper able At this time the anti theft light also comes on If this occurs con tact your Toyota dealer Reactivating a disabled audio system 1 Turn the ignition switch to ACC 2 W...

Page 115: ...rk At first SEC will appear on the display If you pushed any wrong buttons Err and the number of errors you have made will appear on the display before SEC does Go back to step 2 and try again If the display returns to while you are entering the code go back to step 3 To make sure the security code has been accepted turn the ignition to LOCK and then back to ACC SEC should appear on the display NO...

Page 116: ...o signals to reach your antenna at the same time If this hap pens the signals will cancel each other 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 Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering Station swapping If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or weak ened and...

Page 117: ...erior before you listen to a disc Bumpy road or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your compact disc player you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to be working Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries Handle compact discs carefully espe cially when you are inserting them Hold them on the edge and do not ben...

Page 118: ...d outer perimeter of the disc as shown If you continue to play a disc with rough edges flakes will fall on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible laser beam which could cause haz ardous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed ...

Page 119: ...114 1 Rear air flow selector 2 Temperature Selector 3 A C Button on some models 4 Air Flow Selector 5 Air Intake Selector 6 Fan Speed Selector Air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 120: ... mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents For details about air flow selector settings see the illustration after Rear air flow se lector Moving the air flow control lever to wind shield position turns on the defroster linked air conditioning At this time the A C button indicato...

Page 121: ...ill come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indictor flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this hapens take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer for service Rear air flow selector Moving the air flow selector lever to the BI LEVEL FLOOR or FLOOR WIND SHIELD position while heating makes the ...

Page 122: ...aves or snow for example 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 Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days move the fan speed to HI for a minute to help clear the in take ducts of snow or moisture This can r...

Page 123: ...N For quick cooling move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow PANEL Air conditioning OFF Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone ...

Page 124: ...de air Air flow WINDSHIELD On models with air conditioning moving the air flow control lever to this position turns on the air conditioning This is to clear up the front view more quickly Moving the air flow control lever to anoth er position turns off the air conditioning To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow ...

Page 125: ...120 1 A C button Push the button to turn on the air condi tioning system 2 Fan speed selector Move the lever to adjust the fan speed to the right to increase to the left to de crease Rear cooler system ...

Page 126: ...121 Side vents Center vents If air flow control is not satisfactory check the instrument panel vents The instru ment panel vents may be opened or closed as shown Instrument panel vents ...

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Page 128: ...r de press the H button To reset the min utes depress the M button To ad just the time to a full hour depress the 00 button For example if the 00 button is de pressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29 the time will change to 1 00 If the time is between 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time indi cation will be reduced Once ...

Page 129: ... oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre vent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray push it back in completely To remove the ashtray press down on the lock spring plate and pull out Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always close the ashtray cover compl...

Page 130: ... stop always keep the glovebox door closed while driving CAUTION To open the holder press the lever as shown above To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop always keep the glovebox door closed while driving CAUTION To turn the cool box on push the COOL switch on Remeber using the cool box will lower the air conditioning efficiency Cool box Auxiliary holder ...

Page 131: ...N To use a roof luggage carrier you must fit the genuine Toyota roof rails with two or more crossrails or their equiva lent Following the manufacturer s instructions and precautions when installing the roof rails and crossrails or their equivalent NOTICE When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier observe the follow ing precautions to prevent acci dents and damage to your vehicle Do not exceed...

Page 132: ... high speeds stop the vehicle now and then dur ing the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place To use the luggage covers pull the top covers out of the retractor and hook them to the each anchors of the third seatbacks Then detach the side cov ers from the retractor and attach them to the top covers Do not use the luggage covers when the third seatbacks are reclined Luggage covers ...

Page 133: ...d for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet 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 driving it may cause an accident CAUTION Floor mat ...

Page 134: ...tops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un leaded gasoline To help prevent gas station mixups your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will fit it but the larger standard nozzle on p...

Page 135: ...mixed with MTBE make certain that it does not contain more than 15 of MTBE If the use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and or poor fuel economy you should discontinue the use of fuels containing MTBE GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it is unleaded has an octane rating no lower than 87 and does not contain more than 10 ethonol Gasohol ...

Page 136: ... your ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags 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 fuel level running out of fuel could cause the engine ...

Page 137: ...ions The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out The exhaust gases cannot escape making this a paticularly dangerous situation Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with th...

Page 138: ... deceleration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned When judging the amount of oil con sumption note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately As an example if a vehicle is used for re peated short trips and consumes a normal amount of oil the dipstick may not show any drop in the ...

Page 139: ...ke system becomes op erative 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 approximate ly 5 km h 3 mph You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started This means that the anti lock brake system is in the self check...

Page 140: ...l go off If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on as de scribed above or remains on The light comes on while driving Even if the anti lock brake system should fail the brake system will still operate con venti...

Page 141: ...re replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary When stowing luggage or cargo in the ve hicle observe the following Put luggage or cargo in the cargo area when at all possible Be sure all items are secur...

Page 142: ...items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the ve hicle 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 impair the driver s control of the vehicle In an acci dent they may injure the veh...

Page 143: ...r is stamped on the engine block as shown CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chas sis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Suspension and chassis ...

Page 144: ... season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have ad equate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in accelera tion and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving CAUTION Do...

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Page 146: ...ing it 2 Adjust seat position seatback angle head restraint height and steering wheel angle 3 Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors 4 Lock all doors 5 Fasten seat belts 1 Apply the parking brake firmly 2 Turn off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Put the selector lever in P If you need to restart the engine while the ve hicle is moving put the selector lever in N A starter safety device ...

Page 147: ...ls frequently have the engine checked immediately NOTICE Always slow down in gusty cross winds This will allow you much better control Drive slowly onto curbs and if pos sible at a right angle Avoid driving onto high sharp edged objects and other road hazards Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage result ing in tire bursts When parking on a hill turn the front wheels until they touch the ...

Page 148: ... tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a lon ger stopping distance and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied Also the parking brake will not hold the vehicle securely The four tires must always be of...

Page 149: ...ing an anti freeze solution This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute as washer fluid because it may damage your vehicle s paint NOTICE Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze When parking put the transmission in...

Page 150: ...tion weight gross vehicle weight gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station building supply company trucking com pany junk yard etc CAUTION The total trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo load must not exceed 1587 kg 3500 lb Ex ceeding this weight is dan...

Page 151: ...ear HITCHES Use only a hitch with is recommended by the hitch manufacturer and con forms to the total trailer weight require ment Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease Toyota recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you are not tow ing a trailer to reduce the possibilty of additional damage caused by the hitch if your ve...

Page 152: ...see chapter 7 2 for instructions Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi P215 65 R 15 95H 240 2 4 35 T145 80 D 16 420 4 2 60 The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight TRAILER LIGHTS Trailer lights must comply with federal state provincial and local regulations See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental...

Page 153: ... the rear brakes may tend to lock up while braking especially on slippery roads thus causing oversteer during a turn skid spin and or jackknifing This ten dency may especially occur while braking abruptly during a turn when towing a trailer that does not have brakes TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer your vehicle will handle differently than when not tow ing The three main causes of vehicle...

Page 154: ...lly Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes the vehicle and trailer will sta bilize 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 have plenty of room be fore changing lanes In order to maintain efficient engine braking do ...

Page 155: ...uced braking efficiency Getting more kilometers mileage from a li ter gallon of fuel 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 Chapter 7 2 for instructions Do not carry unneeded weight in your ...

Page 156: ...h 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 corrosion Keep your vehicle tuned up and in top shape A dirty air cleaner improp er valve clearance dirty plugs dirty oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all lower eng...

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Page 158: ... is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump starting See c Jump starting for further in structions If the light is O K but the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance NOTICE Do not pull or push start the vehicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the en...

Page 159: ... these instruc tions must be followed precisely If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a competent me chanic or towing service Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling acid on your skin cloth ing or vehicle If you should accidentally get acid on...

Page 160: ...mp starting run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed 4 Make the cable connection in the order a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery c Connect the clamp of the negative bla...

Page 161: ...itive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked If your engine stalls while driving 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place 2 Turn on y...

Page 162: ...ter drain ing from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts CAUTION 4 If the engine drive belt is broken of 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 ...

Page 163: ... instructions Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing Never get beneath the vehicle when supported by the jack Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack CAUTION NOTICE Do not continue driving with a deflated tire Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair Compact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary e...

Page 164: ...cially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire Avoid sudden acceleration sud den deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire CAUTION NOTICE Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowly on rough unpaved roads and speed bumps Also...

Page 165: ...clamp bolt with the wheel nut wrench 4 Unlock the clamp from the tire holder while lifting the holder slightly up The spare tire will drop to the ground When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a col lision or sudden braking If you put a ...

Page 166: ...ock from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the bev eled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown Do not try to pull the ornament by hand Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury CAUTION Blocking the wheel Removing wheel ornament ...

Page 167: ...jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place 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 extension into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it cl...

Page 168: ...nd 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 metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving Therefore after the first...

Page 169: ...hten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely en gaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the or der shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it firmly with the side or heel of you...

Page 170: ...and flat tire securely When storing the flat tire put it into the tire holder with the outer side of the wheel fac ing up But if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire you should put the flat tire into the tire holder with the inner side of the wheel facing up As soon as possible after changing wheels tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Part 8 with a torque wrench and hav...

Page 171: ...uctions given in Emergency towing in this part Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are gener ally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most operators know the correct procedure it is possible to make a mistake To avoid damage to your veh...

Page 172: ...ruck From front Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground As this may cause serious damage to the transmission From rear Place the ignition key in the ACC position NOTICE When lifting wheels take care to ensure adequate ground clear ance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Other wise the bumper and or unde...

Page 173: ...short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive train steering and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and towing cable or chain The hook or eyelet and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage...

Page 174: ...eys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you us ing their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window because it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass If you lose your keys ...

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