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Part 1Keys (sedan)
7
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors

Keys

Side doors

Power windows

Trunk lid

Back door

Hood

Theft deterrent system

Fuel tank cap

Electric sun roof
The master key works in every lock.
The subkey will not work in the trunk.
To protect things locked in the trunk when
you have your vehicle parked, leave the
subkey with the attendant.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you acci-
dentally 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
additional keys, duplicates can be made
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.
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CAUTION!
To avoid serious personal injury,
you must do the following.

Always make sure the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all oc-
cupants are kept completely inside
the vehicle before you close the
power windows. If someone's neck,
head or hands gets caught in a clos-
ing window, it could result in a seri-
ous injury. When anyone closes the
power windows, be sure that they
operate the windows safely.

When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervi-
sion. Use the window lock button
to prevent them from making unex-
pected use of the switches.

Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the
ignition key still inserted. They
could use the power window
switches and get trapped in a win-
dow. Unattended children can be-
come involved in serious acci-
dents.
To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clock-
wise.
See ºLuggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION!
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
To open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
Trunk lid (sedan)Ð ÐLock release lever
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This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.
1. Push down the security lock levers
to lock the rear seatbacks.
On vehicles with built-in child restraint,
only the left seatback has a lock lever and
can be lowered. The right seatback can-
not be folded down.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are se-
curely locked, otherwise, someone could
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
seat.2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclockwise
to deactivate the lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.
After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclockwise
to deactviate the lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely closed.
ÐLuggage security system
(with fold-down rear seat)ÐLuggage security system
(without fold-down rear seat)
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To deter the vehicle theft, the system is
designed to give an alarm and keep the
engine from being started if any of the
side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood
is forcibly unlocked or the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights. The engine cannot
be started because the starter circuit will
be cut.SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKº
position.
2. Have all passengers get out of the ve-
hicle.
3. Close and lock all the side doors, trunk
lid, back door and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the side doors, trunk lid, back door and
hood are closed and locked.
As the side doors are locked, the system
will give you a preparation time of 30 se-
conds before the setting, during which the
side doors, trunk lid, back door 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.
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4. After making sure the indicator light
starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.
The system will automatically be set after
the preparation time passes. The indica-
tor light will flash to show the system is
set. If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back
door or hood is open at that time, the set-
ting is interrupted until it is closed and
locked.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will give the alarm and cut the
starter circuit under the following condi-
tions:

If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back
door or hood is unlocked without using
the key

If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
After 1 minute, the alarm will automatical-
ly stop with the starter circuit cut kept on.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm each time alll the side doors,
trunk lid, back door and hood are closed
after the alarm stops.
The alarm will be activated again under
the following conditions:
If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back
door or hood is opened

If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
Stopping the alarm
Turn the igniion key from the ºLOCKº to
ºACCº position. The alarm will be stopped
with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop-
ping the alarm in this manner will keep the
alarm from being reactivated when any of
the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood
is opened.
Interrupting the setting
With the system set, the trunk and back
door can be opened with the key without
activating or cancelling the system. While
it is open, the side doors and hood may be
opened in addition. However, when the
battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected, the system is activated.
To resume the setting, close and lock the
side doors, trunk, back door and hood.
The trunk and back door must be closed
with the key removed.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
Unlock either front door with the key. This
cancels the system completely and the
starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once.
INDICATOR LIGHT
The indicator light gives the following
three indications.FLASHINGÐThe system is set. You
need the key to open the side doors, trunk
lid , back door and hood.
ONÐThe system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The side doors,
trunk lid, back door and hood may be
opened without a key.
OFFÐThe system is inactive. You may
open any of the side doors, trunk lid, back
door or hood.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the
key. Be sure to wait until the indicator light
starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the side doors from the
inside. The system should activate the
alarm.
4. Cancel the system by unlocking either
front door with the key.
5. Repeat this operation for the other side
doors, trunk lid, back door and hood.
When testing on the hood, also check that
the system is activated when the battery
terminal is disconnected and then recon-
nected.
If the system does not work properly, have
it checked by your Toyota dealer.
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CAUTION!

Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.
It contains carbon monoxide,
which is a colorless and odorless
gas. It can cause unconsciousness
or even death.

Make sure the exhaust system has
no holes or loose connections.
The system should be checked
from time to time. If you hit some-
thing, or notice a change in the
sound of the exhaust, have the sys-
tem 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 particularly
dangerous situation.

Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine run-
ning. If it is unavoidable, however,
do so only in an unconfined area
and adjust the heating or cooling
system to force outside air into the
vehicle.

Keep the trunk lid or back door
closed while driving. An open or
unsealed trunk lid or back door
may cause exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. If you must
drive with the trunk lid or back door
open to accommodate a large ob-
ject, close the windows, open all
the instrument panel vents and
have the heating or cooling system
deliver fresh air into the vehicle by
turning the fan to high speed with
the air intake control lever set at the
OUTSIDE AIR position.

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.

If you smell exhaust fumes in the ve-
hicle, drive with the windows open
and the trunk lid or back door
closed. Have the cause immediately
located and corrected.FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of lu-
bricating and cooling the inside of the en-
gine, and plays a major role in maintaining
the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are
as follows.

Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is
left on the cylinder wall when a piston
moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated
when the vehicle is decelerating sucks
some of this oil into the combustion
chamber. This oil as well as some part
of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is
burned by the high temperature com-
bustion gases during the combustion
process.

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.
Facts about engine oil
consumption Engine exhaust cautions
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hicle, observe the following:

Put luggage or cargo in the trunk or
luggage compartment when at all pos-
sible. Be sure all items are secured in
place.

Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.

For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
CAUTION!

To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during brak-
ing, do not stack anything in the
enlarged trunk room or the lug-
gage compartment higher than the
seatbacks. Keep luggage or pack-
ages low, as close to the floor as
possible.

Never allow anyone to ride in the
enlarged trunk room or the luggage
compartment. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts
properly fastened. Otherwise, they
are much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.

Do not place anything on the filler
panel behind the rear seatback or
luggage cover. Such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sud-
den braking or an accident.

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 turn-
ing, and impair the driver's control
of the vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
vehicle capacity weight specified in
Part 8.
NOTICE
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
Its location is shown in the illustration.
The vehicle indentification number (VIN)
is also on the Certification Label or on the
manufacturer 's plate.
This is the primary identification number
for your Toyota. It is used in registering the
ownership of your vehicle.
Luggage stowage precautions Your Toyota's identification
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dealer's service department performs the
best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicleÐreliably and eco-
nomically.
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
all required maintenance has been per-
formed for warranty coverage. And if any
problems should arise with your vehicle
while under warranty, your Toyota dealer
will promptly take care of it. Again, be sure
to keep a copy of the repair order for any
service performed on your Toyota.
What about do- it- yourself mainte-
nance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
cal ability and a few basic automotive
tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
form them are presented in Part 7.
If you are a skilled do-it-yourself me-
chanic, the Toyota service manuals are
recommended. Please be aware that do-
it-yourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See Owner's Guide,
Owner 's Manual Supplement or Warranty
Booklet for the details.Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any un-
usual noise, smell or vibration, you should
investigate the cause or take your vehicle
to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service
shop immediately. It is recommended
that any problem you notice be brought to
the attention of your dealer or the qualified
service shop for their advice.
Make these checks only where
adequate ventilation can be obtained
if you run the engine.CAUTION
!
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be per-
formed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
Chapter 7-2 for additional information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for
additional information. When checking
the tires, make sure no nuts are missing,
and check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7-2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has been
parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found
and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid or
back door operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely. Make sure the en-
gine hood secondary latch secures the
hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing peri-
odic services, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warn-
ing buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
General maintenance
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Light BulbsBulb
No.WType
Rear turn signal
lights115627C
Stop and tail
lights115727/8C
Rear side marker,
stop and tail
lights
115727/8C
Back-up lights115627C
High mounted
stop light
Sedan
Wagon*
Ð
Ð
115618
21
27D
C
C
License plate
lightsÐ5D
Interior lightÐ8E
Personal lightÐ10C
Luggage
compartment lightÐ5E
Trunk light1943.8D
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
*: You may use either a 21 W or 27 W bulb.
1. Open the hood.
LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Remove the
clip and take out the air cleaner duct.
ÐHeadlights
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Fuses (type A)
1. CIG & RADIO 20 A: Cigarette lighter,
digital clock display, air conditioning sys-
tem, radio, cassette tape player, power
rear view mirrors, automatic transmission
shift lock system, theft deterrent system,
SRS airbags
2. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights, li-
cense plate lights, instrument panel lights,
daytime running light system
3. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, discharge warning light, SRS air-
bags
4. ECU-B 10 A: Daytime running light
system, cruise control system5. DEF-I/UP 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
6. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, cruise control system, automat-
ic transmission shift lock system, anti-
lock brake system
7. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights
8. ECU-IG 15 A: Starting system, anti-
lock brake system, automatic transmis-
sion shift lock system9. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
service reminder indicators (except dis-
charge and open door warning lights),
back-up light, air conditioning system,
daytime running light system, electroni-
cally controlled automatic transmission
system
10. WIP 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wiper and washer
11. A/C 15 A: Air conditioning system
12. DOME 20 A: Interior light, luggage
compartment light, trunk light, clock, open
door warning light, radio, cassette tape
player, anti-lock brake system, theft de-
terrent system, electric sun roof
13. HAZ-HORN 20 A: Emergency flash-
ers, horns
Fuses
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