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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock215
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Outside temperature gauge 215
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 216
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Power outlet 217
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Glove box 219
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Garage door opener 220
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Auxiliary box 221
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Coin holder 223
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Front cup holder 224
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Rear cup holder 225
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Floor mat 227
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SECTION 1- 9
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Clock (type A)
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ONº position.
To reset the hour: Push the MODEº but-
ton until the hour display blinks. Then
push the ADJº button.
To reset the minutes: Push the MODEº
button until the minute display blinks.
Then push the ADJº button.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced.
Clock (type B)
For details, see Multi- information dis-
playк in Section 1- 5.
Outside temperature gauge
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
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NOTICE

To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not use the poweroutlet longer than necessary whenthe engine is not running.

Close the power outlet lid when thepower outlet is not in use. Insertinga foreign object other than the ap-
propriate plug that fits the outletmay cause electrical failure or shortcircuits.
The power outlet is not designed for
the following electric appliances even
though their power consumption is un-
der 115 VAC/100W. These appliances
may not operate properly.

Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age: cathode- ray tube type televisions,
compressor- driven refrigerators, electric
pumps, electric tools, etc.

Measuring devices which process pre-
cise data: medical equipment, measur-
ing instruments, etc.

Other appliances requiring an extremely
stable power supply: microcomputer-
controlled electric blankets, touch sen-
sor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause
radio noise.
Glo ve bo x
To use the glove box, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
With the instrument panel lights on, the
glove box light will come on when the
glove box is open.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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Auxiliary box (type B)
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
Auxiliary box (type C)
To use the box, pull up the lock release
lever and open the lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
Auxiliary box (type D)
To use the box, pull up the lock release
lever and open the lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
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Front cup holder (type A)
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink- cans securely.
To use the cup holder, push on the lid.
CAUTION

Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink- cans on the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.

To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.
Front cup holder (type B)
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink- cans securely.
To use the cup holder, pull up the lock
release lever and open the lid.
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Rear cup holder (type B)
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink- cans securely in its
holes.
To use the cup holder, open the armrest
lid by pulling up the lock release lever
and pull out the cup holder. Then close
the armrest lid.
CAUTION

Do not leave the armrest lid open,
especially when the cup holder
holds a scalding hot drink. If the lid
is forcibly pulled up, the drink may
spill over the seat occupants.

When the cup holder is in use, the
armrest lid must be securely closed
with the lock engaged.

Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink- cans on the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.

To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.

Do not lift the armrest upright when
the cup holder is pulled out.
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Floor mat
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a
hole, then it is designed for use with a
locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking
clip into the hole in the floor carpet.CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly
placed on the floor carpet. If the floor
mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driv-
ing, it may cause an accident.
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ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
The anti- lock brake system is designed to
help prevent lock- up of the wheels during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces. This assists in providing
stability and steering performance of the
vehicle under these circumstances.
Effective way to press the ABS brake
pedal:
When the anti- lock brake system func-
tion is in action, just hold the brake
pedal down more firmly. Especially, in a
panic stop, you need to keep it de-
pressed more firmly, and do not pump
the brake. Pumping the brake pedal
makes the stopping distance longer.
The anti- lock brake 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
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery
road surfaces such as on the manhole
cover, the steel plate under the construc-
tion, joints in the bridge, etc. on a rainy
day tends to activate the anti- lock brake
system. You may hear a click or motor 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 mode, and does not indicate a mal-
function.
When the anti- lock brake system is ac-
tivated, the following conditions may
occur, however, do not indicate a mal-
function of the system:

You may hear the anti- lock brake sys-
tem operating and feel the brake pedal
pulsating and the vibrations of the ve-
hicle body and steering wheel. You
may also hear the motor sound in the
engine compartment even after the ve-
hicle is stopped.

At the end of the anti- lock brake sys-
tem activation, the brake pedal may
move a little to the forward.
CAUTION
Do not overestimate the anti- lock
brake system: Although the anti- lock
brake system assists in providing ve-
hicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care and maintain
a moderate speed and safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you, be-
cause there are limits to the vehicle
stability and effectiveness of steering
wheel operation even with the anti-
lock brake system on
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If tires grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs
during high speed driving in the rain,
the anti- lock brake system does not
provide vehicle control.
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Anti- lock brake system is not de-
signed to shorten the stopping dis-
tance: Always drive at the moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles not fitted
with an anti- lock brake system, your
vehicle may require a longer stopping
distance in the following cases:

Driving on rough, gravel or snow-
covered roads.

Driving with tire chains installed.

Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road

Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The anti- lock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respec-
tive wheels' turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed,
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
ABSº warning light
The lights come on with the ignition
key turned to ONº. If the anti- lock
brake system and the brake assiste sys-
tem work properly, the light goes out
after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either
of the system malfunctions, the lights
come on.
When the ABSº warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti- lock brake system, the brake assist
system, the traction control system and/or
the vehicle skid control system do/does
not operate, but the brake system still
operates conventionally.
When the ABSº warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti- lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden brake or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
If 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 with the
ignition key turned to ONº or remainds
on.
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
also on the Certification Label.
ÐEngine number
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown.Your new vehicle carries theft preven-
tion labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).
The purpose of these labels is to reduce
the incidence of vehicle thefts by fac
ilitat-
ing the tracing and recovery of parts from
stolen vehicles. The label is designed so
that once it is applied to a surface, any
attempt to remove it will result in destroy-
ing the integrity of the label. Transferring
these labels intact from one part to anoth-
er, will be impossible.NOTICE
You should not attempt to remove the
theft prevention labels as it may vio-late certain state or federal laws.
Theft prevention labels
(except for Canada)
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