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If the power mechanism for the con-
vertible top should become inopera-
tive, you may operate the convertible
top manually. Have the system
checked as soon as possible at your
Toyota dealer.
RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
MANUALLY
1. Open the trunk and remove the cov-
er from the front trim. Push the manual
control switch on the MANUALº side.
2. Lower the sun visors. Check that all
the side windows and quarter win-
dows are lowered.
If the battery is discharged and the win-
dows cannot be lowered, open both side
doors.3. From the rear seat, place one hand
on top of the rear seatback. With the
other hand, grasp the convertible top
edge at the center and slowly raise the
top half way.4. Move to the front seat, grasp the
handle which is under the convertible
top and pull the top fully forward.
If the convertible top does not
raise or lower
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5. While holding the convertible top
against the windshield frame, push
the latch handles fully forward till they
are hooked.
Visually check that the latch handles are
fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on
the convertible top side rails to make sure
the top is securely hooked.6. Return the manual control switch to
the opposite side of the MANUALº
position, attach the cover, and close
the trunk. Raise all the side windows,
quarter windows, and sun visors.LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
MANUALLY
1. Open the trunk and remove the cov-
er from the front trim. Push the manual
control switch on the MANUALº side.
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2. Lower all the side windows, quarter
windows, and sun visors. Then pull
the latch handles fully backward.
If the battery is discharged and the win-
dows cannot be lowered, open both side
doors.3. Place your palms under either front
convertible top side rail around its
center and lower the convertible top
all the way down. Raise the sun visors.
To prevent personal injury, do not
grasp the convertible top side rails.CAUTION
!
4. Return
the manual control switch to
the opposite side of the MANUALº
position, attach the cover, and close
the trunk.
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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for
additional information. When checking
the tires, make sure no nuts are missing,
and check the nuts for looseness. T ighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7-2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has been
parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found
and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid or
back door operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely. Make sure the en-
gine hood secondary latch secures the
hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing peri-
odic services, cleaning the vehicle,
etc. Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and
warn-
ing buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched postiion. For folding-down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged. Accelerator pedal
Check
the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle is
held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
Automatic transmission Parkº mech-
anism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your ve-
hicle is held securely with the selector
lever in Pº position and all brakes re-
leased.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time , e.g. each time when
refueling.
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Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
Rear side marker lights
(liftback)1944.9D
Rear turn signal lights115627C
Stop and tail lights115727/8C
Back-up lights115627C
License plate lights1685D
High mounted stoplight92118D
Interior light
(with moon roof)Ð10C
Interior lights
(without moon roof)Ð8C
Personal lightsÐ5E
Glovebox lightÐ1.2D
Door courtesy lightsÐ3.8D
Luggage compartment
lightÐ5E
Trunk lightÐ3.8D
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
1. Unplug the connector while de-
pressing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.
ÐHeadlights
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Fuses (type A)
1 AM2 30 A: Starting system
2 HAZARD 10A: Emergency flashers
3 HORN 7.5 A: Horns
4 Radio NO.1 20 A: Car audio system
5 ECU-B 15 A: Anti-lock brake system,
cruise control system
6 DOME 10 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, luggage compartment light, trunk
light, door courtesy lights, clock
7 HEAD (LH) 15 A: Left-hand headlight
8 HEAD (RH) 15 A: Right-hand head-
light9 SPARE: Spare fuse
10 SPARE: Spare fuse
11 SPARE: Spare fuse
12 ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system
13 SRS WRN 7.5 A: SRS airbag warning
light
14 EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15 HEAD (LH) LO 15 A: Left-hand head-
light (low beam)
16 HEAD (RH) LO 15 A: Right-hand
headlight (low beam)
17 HEAD-HI (RH) 15 A: Right-hand
headlight (high beam)
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