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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.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding
them down to make sure they are securely
lockedÐotherwise, 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 counterclock-
wise to deactivate the lock release lev-
er.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.
ÐLuggage security system Back door (wagon)Ð
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To open the back door, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to unlock. Then
pull the handle and raise the door.
To close the door, lower it and press down
on it. After closing the back door, try pull-
ing it up to make sure it is securely closed.
FROM INSIDE (vehicles with third seat)
Turn the lock knob rightward to lock
and leftward to unlock the back door.
To open the door, pull the handle and
push the door outward.
For closing, hold the lever and lower the
door. After closing the back door, try push-
ing it outward to make sure it is securely
closed.
See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
Closing the back door with the lock knob
set in the lock position will also lock the
back door. Be careful not to lock your keys
in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock sys-
temÐTo lock the back door, push the
power door lock switch on the LOCK
side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side
will unlock it.
At this time, all the side doors are oper-
ated simultaneously (See Side doorsº.).
You can, of course, lock and unlock the
back door manually.Vehicles without power door lock sys-
temÐTo lock the back door, push the
switch on the LOCKº side. To unlock
the back door, push the switch on the
UNLOCKº side.
You can, of course, lock and unlock the
back door manually.
ÐPower back door lock
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Move the lock lever to the LOCKº
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a back door
so it can be opened from the outside only,
not from inside. We recommend using this
feature whenever small children are in the
vehicle.
CAUTION!

Before driving, be sure that the
doors are closed and locked.
Along with the proper use of seat
belts, locking the back door helps
prevent the passengers from be-
ing thrown out from the vehicle
during an accident. It also helps
prevent the back door from being
opened unintentionally.

Keep the back door closed while
driving. This not only keeps the
luggage from being thrown out
but also prevents exhaust gases
from entering the vehicle.
To open the hood, pull the hood lock
release lever under the dash. The hood
will spring up slightly. In front of the
vehicle, press up on the auxiliary
catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
ÐBack door child protector
(with third seat) Hood
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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
CAUTION!

Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.

When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot
weather, fuel under pressure
could cause injury by spraying out
of the filler neck if the cap is sud-
denly removed.
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.
5S-FE engined vehicles with automatic
transmissionÐ
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction 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.
Fuel tank cap
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CAUTION!

Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.

Use only a genuine Toyota fuel
tank cap for replacement. It has a
built-in check valve to reduce fuel
tank vacuum.
To open the moon roof, push the
switch on the SLIDEº side. Pushing
on the opposite side will close it. To tilt
up the rear end of the moon roof, push
the switch on the UPº side. Pushing
on the opposite side will lower it.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ONº position. However, if
both front doors are closed, it works for 60
seconds even after the ignition switch is
turned off. It stops working when either
front door is opened.
The moon roof will move while the switch
is being pushed and stop when released.
However, as a precaution when closing, it
stops at the three-quarters closed posi-
tion before fully closing. Therefore, re-
lease the switch and then push it again to
close it completely.
You may open the moon roof to any de-
sired position.
The sun shade can be opened or closed
manually. However, if you open the moon
roof, the sun shade will be opened togeth-
er with the moon roof.
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CAUTION!
To avoid serious personal injury,
you must do the following.

While the vehicle is moving, al-
ways keep the head, hands and
other parts of the body of all occu-
pants away from the roof opening.
Otherwise, you could be seriously
injured if the vehicle stops sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved
in an accident.

Always make sure nobody places
his/her head, hands and other
parts of the body in the roof open-
ing before you close the roof. If
someone's neck, head or hands
gets caught in the closing roof, it
could result in a serious injury.
When anyone closes the roof, first
make sure it is safe to do so.

Never leave small children alone
in the vehicle, especially with the
ignition key still inserted. They
could use the moon roof switches
and get trapped in the roof open-
ing. Unattended children can be-
come involved in serious acci-
dents.

Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.
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Part 1SeatsFront seatsÐ
ÐSeat adjustment precautions
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel
and Mirrors

Seats

Front seats

Rear seats

Head restraints

Seat belts

SRS airbags

Child restraint

Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors

Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror

Vanity mirrors
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION!

Do not drive with the vehicle occu-
pants not properly seated, such as
sitting on top of a folded-down
seatback, or in the luggage
compartment. Persons not proper-
ly seated and restrained by seat
belts can be severely injured in the
event of emergency braking or a
collision.

During driving, do not let passen-
gers stand up or move around be-
tween seats. Balance can be un-
steady and severe injuries can oc-
cur in the event of emergency brak-
ing or a collision.Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION!

Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.

When adjusting the seat, be care-
ful not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.

After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.

After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.

Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seat-
lock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjust-
ing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

While adjusting the seat, do not
put your hands under the seat or
near the moving parts. You may
jam your hands or fingers.
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