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To defog or defrost the back window,
push the switch. The key must be in the ONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the back window will quickly clear the surface.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the de-
fogger off.
Make sure you turn the defogger off when
the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery
to discharge, especially during stop-and-
go driving. The defogger is not designed
for drying rain water or for melting snow.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, turn the switch onwhen the engine is running.
When cleaning the inside of theback window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the heaterwires.
Back window defogger

Part 1Car audio systemÐ ÐReference
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTSAND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-7 Car audio system and Air conditioningsystem
Car audio system
Reference
Using your audio system: some basics
Using your audio system: controls and features
Anti-theft system
Car audio system operating hints
Air conditioning system
Controls
Air flow selector settings
Operating Tips
Instrumental vents
Rear heater system
Type 1: AM´FM ETR radio
Type 2-1: AM
VFM ETR radio/cassette
player

1281. Fan Speed Selector
2. Temperature Selector Fan speed selector Push the switch toward HIº or LOº
Temperature selector Place the lever anywhere except the
OFFº position.
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Do not use solvent, thinner, gas-oline or window cleaner on the in-
terior.
NOTICE
Carpets
Use a good foam-type shampoo to
clean the carpets.
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to re-
move as much dirt as possible. Several
types of foam cleaners are available; some are in aerosol cans and others are
powders or liquids which you mix with wa-
ter to produce a foam. To shampoo the
carpets, use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles.
Do not apply water ± the best results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible. Read the shampoo instructions
and follow them closely. Seat belts
The seat belts may be cleaned with
mild soap and water or with lukewarm
water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-
ing, check the belts for excessive wear,
fraying, or cuts.
Do not use dye or bleach on the
beltsÐit may weaken them.
NOTICE
Windows
The windows may be cleaned with any
household window cleaner.
When cleaning the inside of the
windows, be careful not to scratch
or damage the heater wires on therear window.
NOTICE
Air conditioning control panel, car au-
dio, instrument panel, console panel,
and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-
warm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.
Do not use organic substances
(solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gas-
oline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic
solutions. These chemicals cancause discoloring, staining or
peeling of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishingagents, make sure their ingredi-
ents do not include the sub-
stances mentioned above.
If you use a liquid car freshener, do not spill the liquid onto the ve-
hicle's interior surfaces. It maycontain the ingredients men-
tioned above. Immediately clean
any spill using the method men-tioned above.
NOTICE
Leather Interior
The leather upholstery may be cleaned
with neutral detergent for wool. Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened
with 5 % Solution of neutral detergent for
wool. Then thoroughly wipe off all traces
of detergent with a clean damp cloth.

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5VZ-FE engine
Generator belt 100 + 20
Air conditioning compressor belt 100 + 20
Power steering
pump belt 100
ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): 3RZ-FE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.9 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ-FE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3) Oil grade:
API SH, Energy-Conserving IIº multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en-
gine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ-FE engineWith rear heater 11.0 (11.6, 9.7)
Without rear heater 10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
5VZ-FE engine With rear heater
9.0 (9.5, 7.9)
Without rear heater
8.0 (8.5, 7.0) Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY ÐMaintenance type battery
Specific gravity reading at 20
C (68 F):
1.280 Fully charged1.180 Half charged 1.080 Discharged
ÐNon-maintenance batteryOpen voltage* at 20 C (68 F):
12.7 V Fully charged12.3 V Half charged
11.9 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates:
Non-maintenance battery 5 A max. Maintenance type battery
Quick charge 15 A max.
Slow charge 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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19. ECU-B 7.5 A:
SRS airbag warning
light
20. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four-wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signals lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back window defogger, daytime run-
ning light system, air conditioning sys-
tem, electric moon roof
23. ECU-IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, electronically
controlled automatic transmission
system, power antenna
24. WIPER 240 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, back window wiper
25. IGN 7.5 A: SRS airbag system, multi-
port fuel injection system / sequential
multiport fuel injection system, dis-
charge warning light Fuses (type B)
26. HEATER 50 A:
Air conditioning sys-
tem, A.C.º fuse
27. AM1 40 A: Starting system
28.AM2 30 A: Starting system, IGNº fuse
29. POWER 30 A: Power window, power
back window, electric moon roof
Fuses (type C)
30. ABS 60 A: Anti-lock brake system
31. ALT 100 A: Charging system