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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1- 2
Keys and Doors
Keys
Side doors
Power windows
Back door
Hood
Theft deterrent system
Fuel tank cap
Sport roof
Keys
The master key works in every lock.
The subkey will not work in the glove- box.
To protect things locked in the glovebox
when you have your vehicle parked, leave
the subkey with the attendant.
Since the side doors and back door can
be locked without a key, you should al-
ways carry a spare master key in case
you accidentally lock your keys inside the
vehicle.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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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
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 insta lling,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear aclick.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel sp illage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built-
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.
Sport roofÐ
ÐDetaching from vehicle

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1. Get the tool bag out of the console
box.
In the tool bag, you will find a special kit
consisting of: Wrench and handle
ÐFor turning the center lock and the
front and rear bolts
Caps
ÐFor covering the front bolts
Plugs
ÐFor stopping up the rear holes
2. Face the ºLOOSENº side of the han-
dle toward you and insert the
wrench into the handle.3. Unlock the center lock by insertingthe wrench and turning it a 1/4 turn
counterclockwise.
Before detaching the sport roof from the
vehicle, fully open both of the side doors
and windows, and clear the seats.

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4. Loosen the bolts in the order shown by turning the wrench counterclock-
wise. Then lift up the front edge of
the sport roof and lift off the roof
forward.
CAUTION
Be careful not to get your hands or
fingers caught between the sport roof
and the vehicle body when detaching
the roof.
NOTICE
Take care not to hit the sport roof
against the vehicle body to avoiddamage to the roof when detaching the roof.
5. After removing the roof, put the caps on the front bolts and insert
the plugs into the rear holes.
CAUTION
Do not stick your head, arms or
any objects out of the opening
while the vehicle is moving.
Never attempt to remove the roof
while driving.
Do not sit on top of the vehicle
around the opening.

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1. Open the back door and set up therear holders as shown above.
Before stowing the roof in the luggage
compartment, be sure to remove the lug-
gage cover. (See ºLuggage coverº in
Chapter 1- 8.)
2. Put in the roof from the left side as shown. Then insert the front edge of
the roof in the front holders, and
engage the rear edge with the rear
holders.
Put the front edge on the triangle marks
of the front holders.
To engage the rear edge of the roof with
the rear holders, put the rear edge on
the holders while pushing the front edge
fully forward against the front holders.
CAUTION
To minimize the risk of personal inju-
ry, make sure all four corners of the
roof are securely locked in the hold-
ers after installation.
NOTICE
To avoid damage the roof panel, do not press on the center of the stowedroof panel and do not put anyting on the stowed roof panel.
ÐStowing in luggage
compartment

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ÐReinstalling on vehicle
1. Lift up the rear edge while pushing
the roof fully forward, then pull the
front edge out of the holders. Re-
move the roof from the right side as shown.
After removing the roof, put back the rear
holders by pulling up the lock release
knob.
NOTICE
Do not operate the knob until the roof
has been removed.

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2. Place the rear edge on first and thenthe front edge.
Before installation, be sure to take the
caps and plugs off.
CAUTION
To minimize the risk of personal inju-
ry, make sure all four corners are
securely fixed on the brackets after
installation.
3. Tighten the bolts and lock the center lock in the order shown. (See ºÐDe-
taching from vehicleº for details.)
Note that all five connections need to be
tight to secure the sport roof.
Reverse the wrench handle so the
ºTIGHTENº side faces toward you and
turn it clockwise.
Check that the roof is correctly installed
by lightly trying to move the roof.
Put the wrench, handle, caps and plugs
back in the tool bag in the console box.
CAUTION
Make sure to tighten all four bolts
and to lock the center lock when
installing the sport roof.

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Brake pad wear limit indicators
The brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
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.
Luggage stowage pr
ecautions
When stowing luggage or cargo in or on
the vehicle, observe the following: Put luggage or cargo in the luggage
compartment when at all possible. 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 braking,
do not stack anything in 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
luggage compartment. It is not de-
signed for passengers. They should
ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise,
they are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury, in the event
of sudden braking or a co llision.
Do not place anything on the lug-
gage cover. Such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden
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.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
vehicle capacity weight specified inPart 8.
If using a roof luggage carrier on
sport roofs, avoid prolonged drivingon rough roads with heavy items onthe roof luggage carrier.

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High pressure water or steam is effec-
tive for cleaning the vehicle's underside
and wheel housings. Pay particular
attention to these areas as it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to simply wet the
mud and debris without removing them.
The lower edge of doors, rocker panels
and frame members have drain holes
which should not be allowed to clog
with dirt as trapped water in these
areas can cause corrosion.
Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-
oughly when winter is over.
See ºWashing and waxing your Toyotaº for
more tips.
Check the condition of your vehicle's
paint and trim. If you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them up im-
mediately to prevent corrosion from start-
ing. If the chips or scratches have gone
through the bare metal, have a qualified
body shop make the repair. Check the interior of your vehicle.
Wa-
ter and dirt can accumulate under the
floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-
casionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-
ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-
ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these s hould be
transported in proper containers. If a spill
or leak should occur, immediately clean
and dry the area.
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you
drive on salted or gravel roads, mud
shields help protect your vehicle. Full- size
shields, which come as near to the ground
as possible, are the best. We recommend
that the fittings and the area where the
shields are installed be treated to resist
corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be
happy to assist in supplying and insta lling
the shields if they are recommended for
your area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated
garage or a roofed place. Do not park
your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-
lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in
the garage, or if you drive it in covered
with water or snow, your garage may be
so damp it will cause corrosion. Even if
your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can
corrode if the ventilation is poor. Washing your Toyota
Keep your vehicle clean by regular
washing.
The following cases may cause weakness
to the paint or corrosion to the body and
parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-
sible.
When driving in a coastal area
When driving on a road sprinkled with
antifreeze
When having stuck of coal tar, tree
sap, bird droppings and carcass of an
insect
When driving in the areas where there
are a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron
dust and chemical substance
When the vehicle becomes remarkably
dirty with dust and mud
Hand- washing your Toyota
Work in the shade and wait until the
vehicle body is not hot to the touch.
CAUTION
When cleaning under floor or chassis,
be careful not to injure your hands.
Washing and waxing your
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Where to go for service?
Toyota technicians are well- trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information through technical
bulletins, service tips, and in- dealership
training programs. They learn to work on
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
rather than while they are working on it.
You can be confident that your Toyota
dealer 's service department performs the
best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle±reliably 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 maintenance?
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 mechan-
ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-
mended. Please be aware that do- it- your-
self maintenance can affect your warranty
coverage. See Owner 's Guide, Owner 's
Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet
for the details
General maintenance
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
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where ade-
quate ventilation can be obtained if
you run the engine.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
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.