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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
∗
P. 126
P. 113
P. 128
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 129
Tilt steering lock release lever P. 47
Hood opener
P. 225
Gauges and meters P. 117
Audio system P. 166
Shift lock override button∗ P. 316
Trunk opener P. 31
Glove box P. 194
Fuel filler door opener
P. 54
Auxiliary box
P. 198
Bottle holder
P. 198

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
lA locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the key (vehicles without wireless remote control)
or wireless remote control d oor lock function (vehicles with
wireless remote control). (The doors will lock again automati-
cally.)
l The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
l The battery is reconnected.
n Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors using
the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wire-
less remote control door lock
function (vehicles with wire-
less remote control). The sys-
tem will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
nDeactivating or stopping the alarm
lUnlock the doors or trunk using the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wireless remote control door lock func-
tion (vehicles with wireless remote control).
l Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
lNobody is in the vehicle.
l The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
lA person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
l The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
n When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm
may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
nPre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
n
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
lThe high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
l Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
lIf steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
l Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
nWhen adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
Turn signal lights switch ....... 113
Load capacity .......................... 140
Lock steering column ............. 108
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 221
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 220
General maintenance ........... 217
Maintenance data ................. 328
Maintenance requirements ... 215
Vehicle exterior..................... 210
Vehicle interior...................... 212
Manual transmission
Manual transmission ............ 112
Oil ......................................... 334
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 121
Meters .................................. 117
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 48
Side mirror heaters ............... 164
Side mirrors ............................ 49
Vanity mirrors ....................... 201
MP3 disc................................... 181
Odometer ................................. 120
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 229
Manual transmission ............ 334
Warning light ................. 294,296
Opener Fuel door ................................ 54
Fuel filler door......................... 54
Hood ..................................... 225
Trunk ...................................... 31
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting................................. 49
Defogger............................... 164 Folding ....................................50
Overheating, Engine ................321
Parking brake ...........................114
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................337
Personal lights Switch....................................193
Wattage .................................337
Portable ashtray .......................203
Power outlet .............................205
Power windows ..........................52
Radiator ....................................235
Radio .........................................169
Rear seat Folding down ...........................35
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................337
Rear turn signal lights
Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Rear window defogger ............164
Replacing
Key battery ............................257
Fuses ....................................259
Light bulbs .............................270
Tires ...............................242,303
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................358
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................41
ALR .........................................43
Automatic Locking Retractor ...43
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 225Fuel filler doorP. 5 4Hood lock release lever P. 225
Fuel filler door openerP. 5 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 336
Trunk openerP. 3 1
Fuel tank capacity 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 3 3 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 332
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30