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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 clipÐthis prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood make sure it locks into place. If nec-
essary, press down gently on the front
edge to lock it.
CAUTION!
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood security.
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever.
CAUTION!
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refuelling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re- moved.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise, then
pause slightly before removing it. Af-
ter removing the cap, hang it on the
cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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For easy access to the temporary third seat, do this.
1. Swing
the right side bottom cushion up
by pulling the lock release strap.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.
2. Unlock the left side seatback and fold it down.
After the passengers are in, lift up the left
side seatback and return the right side
bottom cushion.
CAUTION!
When returning the right side bot-
tom cushion to its place: Do not forget to pull out the buckle
of the side seatbelts and center
seatbelt and arranged them in
their proper position for ready use.
Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near
the lock release straps.
When returning the seatback to the upright position: Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat- back.
BEFORE FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT
Stow the rear seat belts as shown in
the illustration.
This prevents the belts from falling out
when you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.
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1. Remove the head restraint, and
swing the bottom cushion up by pull-
ing the lock release strap. Be certain to replace the head restraint.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.
CAUTION!
When returning the bottom cushion
to its place: Do not forget to pull out the buckle
of the side seatbelts and center
seatbelt and arrange them in their
proper position for ready use.
Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near
the lock release straps.
2. Unlock the seatback and fold it down.
This will enlarge the luggage compart-
ment as far as the raised seat cushion.See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage.
If desired, each seatback may be folded
separately.