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To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. See ºLuggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.
CAUTION!
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
To open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
Trunk lidÐ
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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 lever
to lock the rear seatback.
After locking the rear seatback, try folding
it down to make sure they are securely
locked-otherwise, someone could getinto 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 le-
ver.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will spring up slightly.
ÐLuggage security system
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.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 and make sure it locks into place. If
necessary, press down ge ntly on the front
edge to lock it.
CAUTION!
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely.
To deter the vehicle theft, the system is
designed to give an alarm and keep the
engine from being started if any of the
doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is discon-
nected and then reconnected when the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights, andother exterior lights. The engine cannot
be started because the starter circuit will be cut.
Theft deterrent system (for Puerto Rico)

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To tilt up the moon roof, first pull down
on the handle while pushing in one of
the lock buttons. Then push up the
moon roof until it locks. After tilting up the moon roof, make sure the handle is securely in place.
When closing the moon roof, slowly pull
down the handle while supporting the roof
with your hand. Close and lock the moon
roof by pushing the handle. Be sure to use
your palm to push the handle. After clos-
ing the moon roof, make sure it is securely locked.1. Pull the handle down while pushing
in one of the lock buttons.2. Push in the retaining spring arms
as shown and push up the moon roof.
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ÐTilting up and closing

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3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re-
lease it from the hook. Then lift the
moon roof panel and pull it out.1. Press in the retaining spring arms
and insert them in the holes to lock the
handle securely.2. Place the moon roof with sun shade
on the stowage bag.
When placing them, be sure the interior
side of the moon roof is facing downward.
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3. Fold the stowage bag in half and
zip. Put the stowage belt through the
retaining clip.
4. Put the stowage bag in the trunk room. Then attach the hooks to the
stowage anchor.
When putting the stowage bag in the trunk
room, be sure the side attached the cau-tion label facing upward.
CAUTION!
Be sure to place the moon roof cor-
rectly. Placing incorrectly may cause a damage and possibly per-
sonal injury.
Make sure both hooks are securely
attached to the stowage anchor.
NOTICE
Be sure that the luggages in the
trunk room do not hit on the
stowed moon roof.
To avoid damaging the moon roof,do not press on the center of the
stowed moon roof and do notplace anything heavy on thestowed moon roof.

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For easy access to the rear seat, do this.
1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback.
The seat will slide forward slightly.
2. Move the seat to the front-most posi- tion.
After passengers are in, lift up the seat- back and return the seat until it locks.
CAUTION!
After pulling back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rear-
ward to make sure it is secured inplace.
Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
1. Pull up the seatback security lock
lever 1 to the unlock position.
2. Pull out the lock release strap 2.
3. Fold down the seatback.This will enlarge the trunk room as far as the front seatbacks. See Luggage stow-
age precautionsº in Part 2 for precautions
to observe in loading luggage.
ÐMoving passenger's seat for rear seat entry
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CAUTION!
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 securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat- back. Toyota recommends that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase
the chance of injury and/or the severity of
injury in accidents.
Baby or
small child. Use a child restraint
system which fits your vehicle. See Child
restraintº for details.
Child. If a child is too large for a child re-
straint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle's seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. If the
shoulder belt falls across the child's neck
or face, have the child sit slightly closer to the center of the vehicle so that the belt
lays across the shoulder.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends
the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips and not on the waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury,
first check with your doctor for specific re-
commendations.CAUTION!
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more like-
ly to suffer serious bodily injury in
the event of sudden braking or a col-lision.
When using the seat belts, observe the following: Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more peopleÐeven chil- dren.
Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
much. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection when the seat-
backs are in the upright position.(See the seat adjustment instruc- tions.)
Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care
that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seat or side doors.
Inspect the belt system periodical-
ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Damaged parts should
be replaced. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
Seat beltsÐ ÐSeat belt precautions