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1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSPage
1 Overview of instruments and controls
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2 Keys and Doors11
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3 Occupant restraint systems33
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4 Steering wheel and Mirrors107
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5 Lights, Wipers and Defogger11 3
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6 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators123
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7 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake139
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8 Audio system169
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9 Air conditioning system237
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10 Other equipment255
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2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 STARTING AND DRIVING 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 345 . . . . . . . .
6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 353 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1 Introduction359
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2 Engine and Chassis367
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3 Electrical components381
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8 SPECIFICATIONS 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS 403 . . . . . . . . . .
1 0 INDEX 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Table of contents

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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Four −wheel drive lock switch
(four −wheel drive models) or “AUTO
LSD” switch (two −wheel drive models)
6. Audio system
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
9. Air conditioning controls
10. Clock display 11. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
12. Power outlet
13. Windshield wiper de −icer switch
14. Seat heater switch
15. Downhill assist control switch
16. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
17. Engine immobilizer system indicator light

View B (with manual air conditioning system)

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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Four −wheel drive lock switch
(four −wheel drive models) or “AUTO
LSD” switch (two −wheel drive models)
6. Audio system
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
9. Air conditioning controls
10. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
11. Clock and air conditioning display
12. Power outlet
13. Windshield wiper de −icer switch
14. Seat heater switch
15. Downhill assist control switch
16. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
17. Engine immobilizer system indicator light

View B (with automatic air conditioning system)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
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Steering wheel and Mirrors
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel108
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Outside rear view mirrors 108
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 11 0
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Sun visors 111
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SECTION 1 4

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
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Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals11 4
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Emergency flashers 11 5
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Instrument panel light control 11 6
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Front fog lights 11 6
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Interior light 11 7
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Personal lights 11 7
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Luggage compartment light 11 8
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Illuminated entry system 11 9
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Windshield wipers and washer 120
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Rear window wiper and washer 121
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Windshield wiper de −icer 121
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 122
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1. Check the area around the vehicle be-fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion height, head restraint
height, steering wheel angle and steer-
ing column length.
3. Adjust the 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. Put the selector lever in “P”. If you need to restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, put the selector le-
ver in “N”. A starter safety device will
prevent the starter from operating if the
selector lever is in any drive position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-
low the instructions in “(a) Before crank-
ing”.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system in your
engine automatically controls the proper
air
−fuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the key to
“START”. Release it when the engine
starts.
Engine should be warmed up by driving,
not in idle. For warming up, drive with
smoothly turning engine until engine cool-
ant temperature is within normal range.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See “If your vehicle will not start” on page
320 in Section 4.
Before starting the engine How to start the engine—
(a) Before cranking
(b) Starting the engine

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Controls, Instrument panel2,7
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Cooling system
Coolant level 370
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Engine overheating 324
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Radiator and reservoir 370
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Radiator cap 324
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Winter driving tips 309
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Corrosion prevention 346
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Cruise control 166
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Cup holder
Front 262
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Rear 262
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Defogger
Outside rear view mirror 122 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 122
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 114
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Dinghy towing 311
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Directional signals 114
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 364
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Service precautions 363
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 357 . . . . .
Doors
Back door 26
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Side doors 22
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Downhill assist control system 156
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 127 . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 127 . . . . . . . .
Driving
Automatic transmission 141,145
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Driving tips 306
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Driving tips in various conditions 307 . . . . .
Driving with an automatic transmission 141,145
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Economical driving 317
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Good driving practice 141,145
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Winter driving tips 309
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During
Break −in 277
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DVD player 191
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Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system 287 . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system warning light 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 382,384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 115 . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase engine speed 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 342 . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your engine stalls while driving 323
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If your vehicle becomes stuck 337 . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 337 . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 320 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs 358 . . . . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine 306 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 370 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 280 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converters 280 . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 124 . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil replacement reminder light 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RadiatorChecking the radiator 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system 191 . . . . .
Rear cargo net 269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box 261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat
Third seat entry 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat precautions 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear step bumper 289 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti −glare inside 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear/second seat 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controls 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switch 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second seat 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Separation net fixing hook 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 354 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 127 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
Iridium −tipped spark plugs 283 . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver airbag and front
passenger airbag 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting
Cold weather 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 108 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system 287 . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 140
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Sun visors 111
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Suspension and chassis 291
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Switch
Emergency flasher 115
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 114 . . . .
Ignition 140
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Outside rear view mirror defogger 122 . . . .
Rear window defogger 122
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Rear window wiper and washer 121 . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 120 . . . . . . . .
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Tachometer 125
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Telescopic steering column 108
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Theft prevention labels 291
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Three −way catalytic converters 280 . . . . . . . .
Tie −down hooks 263
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Tilt steering wheel 108
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Tire pressure warning light 127,161 . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system 161
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