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102This function does not work properly un-
less the blank portions on the tape have 3
seconds or more between one program
and another.
SKIPº button: Use for automatic skip-
ping of blank portions between programs.
Push the SKIPº button. SKIPº appears
on the display. The player will automati-
cally skip any blank portions of 15 sec-
onds or more and play the next program,
even if it is on the other side. To cancel it,
push the button once again.
SCANº button: Use for program-to-
program scanning.
Push the SCANº button. With SCANº on
the display, each program will be played
for 12 seconds and scan to the next. To
continue listening to the program of your
choice, simply push the SCANº button
once again.
The player will automatically reverse di-
rections at the end of the tape and keep
scanning.
RVMº button (radio monitor system):
Use for automatic station reception.Push the R
Mº button. RMº appears on
the display. In this mode, if you push the
REWIND or FAST FORWARD button
when listening to the tape, the system will
change the radio mode and automatically
receive the last station which was set. At
the time, the received station condition
appears on the display.
The system will be cancelled out when the
power source is severed (battery discon-
nected, burnt fuse etc.)
(i) Listening to the Compact Disc
This Compact Disc player does not need
to use an adapter for 8 cm (3.2 in.) Discs.
Do not use an adapter when listening to 8
cm (3.2 in.) Discs, which cause tracking
errors or interfere with Disc ejection.
1. Put the Compact Disc into the slot, with
the label side up and lightly push it in. The
Disc player will grab the Disc and slide it
into place to play it from the track 1 pro-
gram. As this is done, the DISCº light will
come on. The track number will appear on
the display.
If the Compact Disc is already in the slot,
push the CDº button.The Compact Disc player can also be
turned on by pushing the PWR VOLº
knob if the Compact Disc player was play-
ing when the system was turned off by
pushing the knob.
If the radio or cassette tape player is on
when playing the Disc, it will automatically
turn off.
If the Disc is inserted with the label side
down, the Disc will automatically be
ejected.
2. Turn the PWR VOLº knob to adjust the
volume.
3. Select your program. (See (j) Select-
ing a programº.)
When the end of the Disc is reached, the
player starts playing the track 1 program
again.
4. Adjust the tone and sound balance.
(See (d) Adjusting the toneº and (e) Ad-
justing the sound balanceº.)
5. Push the EJECT button to eject the
Disc. As this is done, the Compact Disc
player will turn off. If the radio or cassette
tape player was on when the Disc was in-
serted, it will automatically turn on again.
6. Push the PWR VOLº knob to turn the
Compact Disc player off.
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5. With your identification number ap-
pearing on the display, press the SCANº
button and hold it in until SECº appears
on the display. SECº will go off to indicate
the system is set. If invalid buttons have
been used, Errº will appear on the display
before SECº appears. Try again from the
step 3.
Once the system is set, the indicator light
turns on and off with the ignition switch in
OFFº and SECº will appear each time
the key is turned to the ACCº position.
To change the identification number for
some reason, cancel the system (See
Cancelling the anti-theft systemº) and
set it again with a new number.The system will be activated if the electri-
cal power source is disconnected from the
radio unit. When the system is activated,
the audio system cannot be turned on
even after the power supply resumes and
SECº will appear on the display. If this
happens, such as when the battery is dis-
charged, see If the anti-theft system is
activatedº.Cancelling the anti-theft system
1. Follow the steps 1 to 4 described in
Setting the anti-theft systemº.
2. With your identification number ap-
pearing on the display, press the SCANº
button and hold it in until - - -º appears
on the display. - - -º will go off to indicate
the system is cancelled. If invalid buttons
have been used, Errº will appear on the
display and SECº appears. Try again
from step 3 in Setting the anti-theft sys-
temº.
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Part 1Cigarette lighter and ashtray Clock
123
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-8
Other equipment

Clock

Cigarette lighter and ashtray

Glovebox

Miscellany holder

Cup holder

Luggage cover

Parcel straps

Floor mat
The digital clock indicates the time
with the ignition key at the ACCº or
ONº position. To reset the hour, de-
press the Hº button. To reset the min-
utes, depress the Mº button. To ad-
just the time to a full hour, depress the
:00º button.
For example, if the :00º button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01Ð1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30Ð1:59, 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 the electrical power source has
been disconnected from the clock, the
time is automatically set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
When it becomes heated, it automati-
cally pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ACCº position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
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.
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CAUTION!

Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.
It contains carbon monoxide,
which is a colorless and odorless
gas. It can cause unconscious-
ness 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
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 particularly
dangerous situation.

Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine
running. If it is unavoidable, how-
ever, 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 object, 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 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
other obstructions.

If you smell exhaust fumes in the
vehicle, drive with the windows
open and the trunk lid or back
door closed. Have the cause im-
mediately 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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133 The amount of engine oil consumed
depends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions
the vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high-speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
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 be-
come 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 nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is
because the oil is gradually becoming di-
luted with fuel or moisture, making it ap-
pear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds.IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in proper
vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine
oil at the optimum level so that oil function
will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essen-
tial that the oil level be checked regularly.
Toyota recommends that the oil level be
checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regu-
larly could lead to serious engine
trouble due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see Checking the engine oil levelº in
Chapter 7-2.
Your engine is fitted with twin ground elec-
trode spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only twin ground electrode
spark plugs for your engine perfor-
mance.
Twin ground electrode spark
plugs (1MZ-FE engine)
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174IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Chapter 7-3 for additional infor-
mation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the FULLº and LOWº lines on the see-
through reservoir. See Chapter 7-2 for
additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower level
lines on the case. Add only distilled water
when replenishing. See Chapter 7-3 for
additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-
tion.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the en-
gine turned off and the vehicle parked on
a level spot. See Chapter 7-2 for addition-
al information.Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the HOTº or COLDº
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-
tion.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See engine exhaust cautions in
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CAUTION!
Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias-ply tires on your vehicle. It can
cause dangerous handling charac-
teristics, resulting in loss of control.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both of the front or rear tires be
replaced at a time as a set.
See If you have a flat tireº in Part 4 for tire
change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
of balance with regular use and should
therefore be balanced occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.
To equalize the wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires approximately every
12000 km (7500 miles). However, the
most appropriate timing for tire rotation
may vary according to your driving hab-
its and road surface conditions.
See If you have a flat tireº in Part 4 for tire
change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, out-of-balance
wheels, or severe braking.
CAUTION!
Do not include a compact spare tire
when rotating the tires. It is de-
signed for temporary use only.
Rotating tires
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