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Same
angle
Same position

When installing a child restraint
system on the rear center position,
adjust both seat cushions to the
same position and align both seat-
backs at the same angle. Otherwise,
the child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained and this may
cause death or serious injuries in a
collision.1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run
the lap and shoulder belt through or
around the booster seat and across the
child following the instructions provided
by its manufacturer and insert the tab
into the buckle taking care not to twist
the belt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly
across the child's shoulder and that the
lap belt is positioned as low as possible
on the child's hips. See Seat beltsº on
page 44 in this Section for details.
CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
child's shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from child's neck, but
not falling off child's s houlder.
Otherwise, the child may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.

Both high- positioned lap belts and
loose- fitting belts could cause
death or serious injuries due to
sliding under the lap belt during a
collision or other unintended event.
Keep the lap belt positioned as low
on a child's hips as possible.

For child's safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under child's arm.

After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the lap and shoulder portions
of the belt are not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent your
child from properly latching the tab
and buckle.

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3. Outside anchor brackets onlyÐReplace the head restraint.Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 specifications are
installed in the rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the clear-
ance between the seat cushion and seat-
back of both outside rear seats.
Child restraint systems complying with the
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification
can be fixed to these anchorages. In this
case, it is not necessary to fix the child
restraint system with a seat belt on the
vehicle.
1st lock
position
4th lock
position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
1. Fold down the seatback and back it to the 1st lock position (most up-
right position) until it locks into
place. Adjust the seatback to the 4th
lock position.
Make sure the seatback is locked secure-
ly.
ÐInstallation with child
restraint lower anchorages

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For installation details, refer to the instruc-
tion manual equipped with each product.
CAUTION

When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular ob-
jects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.

Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.

When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, en-
sure that the seat is moved to the
rear- most position, with the seat-
back close to the child restraint
system.

After securing the child restraint
system, never slide or recline the
seat.

Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupant(s) may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.

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To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, push down the
lock release lever, tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle and return
the lever to its original position.
CAUTION

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishan-
dle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.

After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passenger 's side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object
seen in a convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than when seen in a flat
mirror.
On some models, when you push the rear
window defogger switch, the heater panels
in the outside rear view mirrors will quick-
ly clear the mirror surface. (See Rear
window and outside rear view mirror de-
foggersº on page 104 in Section 1- 5.)
Tilt steering wheelOutside rear view mirrorsÐ

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Ty p e A
Ty p e B
To block out glare, move the sun visor.
To block out glare from the frontÐSwing
down the main sun visor (position 1).
To block out glare from the sideÐSwing
down the main sun visor, remove it from
the hook and swing it to the lateral side
(position 2).
Type AÐIf glare comes from obliquely be-
hind you, slide the visor backward (to
position 3).
Type BÐIf glare comes from obliquely be-
hind you, extend the plate at the end of
the visor (to position 3).
CAUTION

Type AÐSlide the sun visor only
when it is swung down to the later-
al side. It can cover the anti- glare
inside rear view mirror and obstruct
the rear view.

Type BÐDo not extend the plate at
the end of the sun visor when the
visor is in the position 1. It can
cover the anti- glare inside rear
view mirror and obstruct the rear
view.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Sun visorsÐÐVanity mirrors

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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
(vehicles with the power door lock sys-
tem)
When the switch is in the DOORº posi-
tion and any of the side doors and back
door are opened, the lights will come on.
After all the side doors and back door are
closed, the lights remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the light
fades out immediately:

All the side doors and back door are
closed when the ignition key is in
ACCº or ONº position.

All the side doors and back door are
locked when the light is still on.
When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked simultaneously using either
the key or the wireless remote control
transmitter, the interior lights will come on
and remain on for about 15 seconds be-
fore fading out.
INTERIOR LIGHT CUT OFF OPERATION
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the ignition switch is in the LOCKº posi-
tion and the door is left opened with the
switch at DOORº position for 20 minutes
or more.
With moon roof
Without moon roof
To turn on the personal light, push the
switch. To turn the light off, push the
switch once again.
Personal light

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For easy access to the ignition switch,
the ignition switch light comes on when
any of the doors are opened.
Vehicles with the power door lock sys-
temÐ

The light remains on for about 15 sec-
onds after all the side doors and back
door are closed.

When all the doors are locked, or when
the ignition switch is turned to ACCº
or ONº after all the side doors and
back door are closed, the light fades
out.

When any door is unlocked using ei-
ther the key or the wireless remote
control key, the light will come on and
remain on for about 15 seconds before
fading out.
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the ignition switch is in the LOCKº posi-
tion and the door is left opened for 20
minutes or more.
To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the ONº position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Slow
Position 3Fast
For a single sweep of the windshield,
push the lever up and release it.
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The INTº band lets you adjust the wiping
time interval when the wiper lever is in
the intermittent position (position 1). Twist
the band upward to increase the time be-
tween sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see Adding washer fluidº on page 303 in
Section 7- 3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.
To turn on the rear window wiper, twist
the lever knob upward.
The key must be in the ONº position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Normal
To squirt washer fluid on the rear window,
twist the knob upward or downward as far
as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob
automatically returns from these positions
after you release it. The rear window wip-
er operates while the washer squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see Adding washer fluidº on page 303 in
Section 7- 3.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear wiper if therear window is dry. It may scratch theglass.
Rear window wiper and
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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is in the ONº posi-
tion.

When the parking brake is applied...
Vehicles with anti- lock brake systemÐ
This light comes on for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the
ONº position even after the parking brake
is released.

When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:

The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the igni-
tion key is in the ONº position.
Vehicles with anti- lock brake systemÐ

The light does not come on even if the
ignition key is turned on with the park-
ing brake released. A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If either of the following conditions
occurs, immediately stop your vehicle
at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.

The light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running.
In this case, the brakes may not
work properly and your stopping
distance will become longer. De-
press the brake pedal firmly and
bring the vehicle to an immediate
stop.
Vehicles with anti- lock brake sys-
temÐ

The brake system warning light re-
mains on together with the ABSº
warning light.
In this case, not only the anti- lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely un-
stable during braking.
(b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
buckle up the driver's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer sounds if the driver 's seat belt is
not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light continues flashing and the
buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Front Passenger 's Seat Belt Re- minder Light
The light acts as a reminder to have the
front passenger buckle up the seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light flashes if a
passenger sits in the front passenger seat
and does not fasten the seat belt. Howev-
er, if a front passenger uses an additional
seat cushion, the light may not flash even
when the seat belt is not buckled up.
If luggage or other load is placed on the
front passenger seat, depending on its
weight and how it is placed on the seat,
built- in sensors in the seat cushion may
detect the pressure, causing the reminder
light to keep flashing.

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(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio,etc., and drive directly to the
nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the enginedrive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance. The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light onÐeven for one block.It may ruin the engine.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the ONº position and
goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is
operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.

Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.

Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...

There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
ing light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
tronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.