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3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUST-
ING KNOB
Turn the knob either way.
4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD-
JUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever upward or downward.1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSH-
ION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH
More the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the front
seats. It might interfere with the seat-lock
mechanism.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING
SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat-
back at that position.
ÐAdjusting front seats
(power seat)
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The built-in child restraint system mainly
consists of a child seat integrated in the
rear seat and 5-point seat belts. Refer to
the illustration to become familiar with the
parts of the system. This child restraint
system conforms to U.S. Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 213 and Canada Mo-
tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213.4.
1. Shoulder belts
2. Head restraint lock release button
3. Storage bag (for the head restraint and
upper pad)
4. Head restraint and upper pad (for the
rear seat)
5. Maximum shoulder height indicator la-
bel
6. Removable pad
7. Seat belt buckle
8. Seat blet release strap (black)
9. Seat blet adjustment strap (gray)
10. Child seat cushion
11. Seat belt buckle release button
12. Seat belt tabs
13. Owner 's manual supplement
14. Shoulder belt, clip
ÐBuilt-in child restraint
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only by children who wiegh between
10 and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds),
and whose height is between 85 and
127 cm (33.5 and 50.0 inches).
The child should be at least one year
old and must be capable of sitting up-
right alone and whose shoulder height
is at or below the maximum shoulder
height indicator.
It is important to use a rear-facing
child restraint until the child is about
a year old. A rear-facing restraint
gives the child's head, nech and body
the support they would need in a
crash. See ÐChild restraint systemº
for more information.
If your child's shoulders are above the
indicator position, do not use the
built-in child restraint. Your child
should use the vehicles seat belts.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
CAUTION!
Make sure the child is securely re-
strained with the built-in child re-
straint. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions provided here and also in the
owner 's manual supplement on the
use of this child restraint system can
result serious injuries when your
child strikes the vehicle's interior
during a sudden stop or crash. Snug-
ly adjust the belts provided with this
child restraint around your child.
When using the built-in child re-
straint, observe the following:

Use the belts for only one child at
a time. Do not use the belts for two
or more chidren.

Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care
that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seatback.

Inspect the belt system periodical-
ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Damaged parts
should be replaced. Do not disas-
semble or modify the child re-
straint belt system.

Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, use a mild
soap solution or lukewarm water.
Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive
cleaners-they may severely weak-
en the belts.

Replace the built-in child restraint
assembly if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assem-
bly should be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.

Do not use a separate child re-
straint system over the opened
built-in child restraint.

When the built-in child restraint is
in use, do not use the adult lap and
shoulder belt instead of the built-
in child restraint seatbelt as it can
cause severe injury to the child in
a sudden stop or crash.
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4. Compress the shoulder belt clip to
separate the right and left shoulder
belts.5. Pull down the seatback part of the
removable pad. Make sure the
child's shoulders are at or below
the maximum shoulder height indi-
cator label.
The removable pad is attached by fasten-
er tapes.
CAUTION!
If your child's shoulders are above
the maximum shoulder height indi-
cator label, do not use the built-in
child restraint. Your child should
use the adult lap and shoulder belt.
6. Press the removable pad against
the fastener tapes and install the
pad to the seatback. Make sure the
belts go through the slots in the
pad.
CAUTION!
If you have removed the removable
pad for cleaning etc., do not use the
built-in child restraint without the
pad.
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CAUTION!

Do not pump the brake pedal if the
engine stalls. Each push on the
pedal uses up your vacuum re-
serve.

Even if the power assist is com-
pletely lost, the brakes will still
work. But you will have to push
the pedal hardÐmuch harder
than normal. And your braking
distance will be longer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with
ABSº warning light)
The anti- lock brake system is designed to
automatically help prevent lock- up of the
wheels during sudden braking or braking on
slippery road surfaces. This assists in pro-
viding directional stability and steering per -
formance of the vehicle under these cir -
cumstances.
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 approximate-
ly 5 km/h (3 mph).You may hear a 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 malfunction.
Effective way to press the ABSº brake
pedal: When the anti-lock brake system
function is in action, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
In this situation, to let the anti-lock brake
system work for you, just hold the brake
pedal down more firmly. Do not pump
the brake. This will result in reduced
braking performance.
The brake pedal pulsation caused by the
anti-lock brake system may indicate haz-
ardous road surface conditions. Although
the anti-lock brake system assists in pro-
viding vehicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care, because the anti-
lock brake system cannot overcome the
laws of physics that act on your vehicle:

Braking capability is dependent on tire
friction with the road surface.
Even though the anti-lock brake sys-
tem is operating, a driver cannot main-
tain full control on certain slippery road
surfaces, when cornering at high
speeds, or in violent maneuvers.

Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The
anti-lock brake system cannot elimi-
nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss
of tire friction.
Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you. Compared with ve-
hicles 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-cov-
ered roads.

Driving with tire chains installed.

Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences
in surface height.
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Part 3
How to start the engineÐ
(a) Before cranking
Before starting the engine
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STARTING AND
DRIVING
Before starting the engine
How to start the engine
Tips for driving in various
conditions
Winter driving tips
Trailer towing
How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
head restraint height and steering
wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3.Manual transmission: Press the
clutch pedal to the floor and shift the
transmission into neutral. Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor until the engine
is started. A starter safety device will
prevent the starter from operating if
the clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the se-
lector lever in Pº. If you need to restart
the engine while the vehicle is moving,
put the selector lever in Nº. A starter
safety device will prevent the starter
from operating if the selector lever is in
any drive position.
4.Automatic transmission only: De-
press the brake pedal and hold it to the
floor until driving off.
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CAUTION!

Do not drive with the snow tires in-
correctly inflated.

Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size and
type.
Use SAE Class Sº type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or V-bar type
chains.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them be-
fore installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5'1.0 km
(1/4'1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.

Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer's recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.

Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.

Avoid sharp turns or locked-
wheel braking, as use of chains
may adversely affect vehicle han-
dling.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may
result in damage to the vehicle as
well as the tire.
NOTICE
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion,
the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or they may
cause loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that the wheels are
replaced by ones with the same load
capacity, diameter, rim width, and off-
set.
This must be observed on compact spare
tires, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may ad-
versely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/
odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or snow chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Replacing wheels
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Part 8Dimensions and weight
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight
Engine
Fuel
Service specifications
Tires
FusesP195/70R 14 tire
Overall length 4783 (188.3)
Overall width 1780 (70.1)
Overall height 1416 (55.7)*


Wheelbase 2670 (105.1)
Front tread 1547 (61.0)
Rear tread 1520 (59.8)P205/65R 15 tire
4783 (188.3)
1780 (70.1)
1419 (55.9)*


2670 (105.1)
1547 (61.0)
1520 (59.8)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)
kg(lb): 410 (900)
*1: Unladen vehicle
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