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Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its profile and
higher center of gravity, your ve-
hicle is more sensitive to side
winds than an ordinary passenger
car. Slowing down will allow you to
have better control.
When driving off−road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns,
strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You
are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and
chassis.
Do not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your ve-
hicle (or any similar off−road ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or back-
ward.
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
Avoid racing the engine.
Try to avoid hard stops 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 mix−ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93
in Canada.NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three−
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
Break−in period
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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 installing
the shields if they are recommended for
your area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated
garage or a roofed place. Do not park
your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-
lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in
the garage, or if you drive it covered with
water or snow, your garage may be so
damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your
garage is heated, a wet vehicle can cor-
rode 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 exposed to coal tar, tree sap,
bird droppings and carcass of an insect
When driving in areas where there is
a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust or
chemical substances
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 warm to the touch.
CAUTION
When cleaning under floor or chas-
sis, be careful not to injure your
hands.
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipe to become quite hot. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot ex-
haust pipe can cause burns.
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- move any mud or road salt from the
underside of the vehicle or the wheel
wells.
2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap, mixed according to the manufacturer ’s
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and
keep it wet by dipping it frequently into
the wash water. Do not rub hardlet
the soap and water remove the dirt.
Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high−
pressure car wash, for example) at or
near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel f iller
door opened. If the water enters the air
vent, you may experience trouble with re-
fueling or rough engine idling.
Rear height control air suspension: Do not
spray a jet of high−pressure water at the
air suspension unit, especially the air
spring, at an extremely close range. This
may damage the air suspension.
Washing and waxing your
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EngineBefore starting the engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 438 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 436 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three−way catalytic converters 342 . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 146 . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil replacement reminder light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch light 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 130,132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you have a flat tire 395
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Jack point 399 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 399 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling w heel ornament 403 . . . . . . . . .
Removing wheel ornament 398 . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 398 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level
Brake 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 453 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch, Front 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 341 . . . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive
Operating the four−wheel drive system 168,171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front cup holder 327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light switch 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger occupant classification system 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seat
Driving position memory system 48 . . . . . .
Seatback flattening 46,47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 43,44,45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
Filler door o pener 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 341 . . . . . . . . . . Gauge 146
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Operation in foreign countries 341 . . . . . . .
Tank cap 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 341 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse
Fuse box 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Garage door opener 318
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Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 146
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Fuel 146
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Glove box 317
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Good driving practice 163
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Grocery bag hooks 331
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H
Hazard switch 135
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Head restraints 62
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Headlight switch 130,132
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Height control
Rear height control air suspension 191
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High speed operation
During break−in 339
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Hill−start assist control system 189 . . . . . . . .
Hood release, Engine 34
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How to start the engine 370
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