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1. Rear view mirror remote control
lever
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side vent
4. Instrument cluster
5. Center vents
6. Glovebox
7. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light
8. Garage door opener box or
miscellany box
9. Power window switches
10. Power door lock switch
11. Cup holders
12. Cup holder or rear ashtray
13. Parking brake lever
14. Automatic transmission selector
lever or manual transmission gear
shift lever
15. Miscellany box
16. Hood lock release lever
Instrument panel overview
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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 restraing,
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 counter-
clockwise to deactivate the lock re-
lease lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will spring up slightly.
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is securely locked. Otherwise, the
hood may open unexpectedly while
driving and an accident may occur.
CAUTION! ÐLuggage security system Hood
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.3. Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its clip-
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
until make sure it locks into place. If nec-
essary, press down gently on front edge to
lock it.
CAUTION!
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely.
To deter the vehicle theft, the system is
designed to give an alarm and keep the
engine from being started if any of the
doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is dis-
connected and then reconnected
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.
Theft deterrent systemÐ
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SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCKº
position and remove it.
2. Have all passengers get out of the ve-
hicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and
hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are clsoed and
locked.As the doors are locked, the syste, will
give you a preparation time of 30 seconds
before the setting, during which the doors,
trunk and hood may be opened to prepare
for the setting.
Be careful not to unlock any door with the
key or wireless remote control transmitter
during setting. This will cancel the system.
4. After making sure the indicator light
starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
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 doors, trunck or hood is
open at that time, the setting is interrupted
until it is closed and locked.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the insode 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 doors is unlocked or if the
trunk or hood is forcibly opened without
the key or wireless remote control trans-
mitter

If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop with the starter cirucit cut kept
on.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm each time all the doors, trunk
and hood are closed after the alarm stops.
The alarm will be activated again under
the following conditiions:

If any of the doors, trunk or hood is
opened

If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
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Stopping the alarm
Turn the ignition key from the LOCKº to
ACCº position . The alarm will be stopped
with the starter circuit kep on. Stopping
the arm in this manner will keep the alarm
from being reactivated when any of the
doors, trunk or hood is opened.
Interrupting the setting
With the system set, the trunk can be
opened with the key without activating or
cancelling the system. While it is open,
the doors and hood may be opened in
addition. However, when the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected, the system is activated.
To resume the setting, close and lock all
the doors, trunk and hood. The trunk must
be closed with the key removed.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
Unlock either front door with the key or
wireless remote control transmitter. 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 or wireless remote control
transmitter to open the doors, trunk and
hood.
ONÐThe system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The doors, trunk
and hood may be opened without a key or
wireless remote control tranmsitter.
OFFÐThe system is inactive. You may
open any door, trunk and hood.TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control trans-
mitter. Be sure to wait until the indica-
tor light starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Cancel the system by unlocking any of
the doors with the key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter.
5. Repeart this operation for the other
doors, trunk and hood. When testing
on the hood, also check that the sys-
tem is activated when the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected.
If the system does not work properly, have
it checked by your Toyota dealer.
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If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you
experience a loss of power, or if you
hear a loud knocking or pinging noise,
the engine has probably overheated.
You should follow this procedure0
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-
hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in Pº
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and
apply the parking brake. Turn off the
air conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not, turn
the ignition off.
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.CAUTION
!
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from
the radiator, hoses, and under the ve-
hicle. However, note that water drain-
ing from the air conditioning is normal
if it has been used.
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.CAUTION
!
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-
gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check
the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
Do not attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine and
radiator are hot. Serious injury
could result from scalding hot fluid
and steam blown out under
pressure.CAUTION
!
6. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You should have it checked as
soon as possible at your Toyota deal-
er.
If your vehicle overheats
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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 and back door oper-
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine 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.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched postiion. For folding-down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle is
held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
Automatic transmission Parkº mech-
anism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your ve-
hicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ºPº position and all brakes re-
leased.
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The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and require special
handling. They can burst or shatter
if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
HeadlightsHB260/55A
Parking and front side
marker and front turn
signal lightsÐ27/8B
Rear side marker
lights1943.8C
Rear turn marker
lights315627C
Stop and tail lights315727/8C
Tail light9049.3C
Back-up lights92118C
Licenses plate lightÐ5C
High mounted stop
light21CP18C
Personal lightÐ10B
Interior lightÐ10D
Vanity lightsÐ3D
Glovebox lightÐ1.2C
Trunk lightÐ3.8C
A: HB1 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs
1. Open the hood. Unplug the con-
nector. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
ÐHeadlights Replacing light bulbsÐ
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