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Anti-lock brake system warning light *1
Brake system warning light *1
Seat belt reminder light*1
Discharge warning light*1
Low oil pressure warning light*1
Malfunction indicator light*1
Low fuel level warning light *1
Open door warning light*1
SRS airbag warning light*1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Over-drive indicator light
Cruise control indicator light*2
*1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1-5.
*
2: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº in Chapter 1-6.
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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High-low beamsÐFor high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will tell
you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)ÐPull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to OFFº.TURN SIGNAL
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to posi-
tion 1.
The key must be in the ONº position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.
If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb
is burned out.To turn on the emergency flashers,
push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, push the switch once again.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn
other drivers if your vehicle must be
stopped where it might be a traf fic hazard.
Always pull as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work
when the emergency flashers are operat-
ing.
Emergency flashers
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Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object,
in place of a fuse. This may cause
extensive damage and possibly a
fire.CAUTION
!
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Add washer
fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer 's directions for how much
to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle's paint.
The headlights have the beam angle
gauges to check:
1 Vertical movement
2 Horizontal movement
To obtain correct gauge readings, do
these before you check the headlight
aims.

Make sure the body around the head-
light is not deformed.

Park the vehicle on a level spot.

Fill up the fuel tank.

Bounce the vehicle several times.
A passenger should sit on the driver's
seat while checking the headlight aims.
Adding washer fluid Checking headlight aims
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Vertical movement gauges: The bubble
on the gauge should be within two marks
from center on both sides.Horizontal movement gauges: The
triangle mark on the gauge should be
within one mark from the Oº position.
If a gauge reading is not within the accept-
able range, have the aiming adjusted by
your Toyota dealer.The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and require special
handling. They can burst or shatter
if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
Headlights
(low beam)900655A
Headlights
(high beam)900565B
Front fog light-55C
Parking and front turn sig-
nal lights115727/8C
Front side marker lights1943.8D
Replacing light bulbsÐ
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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.120 A: Car audio system
5 ECU-B 15 A: Anti-lock brake sys-
tem, 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 head-
light
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 warn-
ing light
14 EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15 HEAD (LH) LO 15 A: Left-hand
headlight (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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