1997 TOYOTA T100 instrument panel

Part 11
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTSAND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview
Instrument cluster overview
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

2Instrument panel overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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4WD
Anti-lock brake system warning light*
Brake system warning light* Seat belt reminder light*
Discharge warning light*
Low oil pressure warning light*
Malfunction indicator light*
Low fuel level warning light*
SRS airbag warning light* Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning light*
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Over-drive indicator light
Unengaged Parkº warning light* Low windshield washer fluid level warning light*
4WDº indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Cruise control indicator light
The indicators marked with * are service reminder indicators.
For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1-5.

Part 1Seats Front seatsÐ
ÐSeat adjustment precautions
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors
Seats
Front seats
Rear seats
Head restraints
Armrest
Seat belts
SRS airbags
Child restraint
Tilt steering wheel
Outside rear view mirrors
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
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 belt 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. Per sons not proper-
ly seated and not properly re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Balance
can be unsteady and severe inju- ries can ocur in the event of emer- gency braking 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 lug- gage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and back-
ward to make sure it is locked in position.
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.!

Part 1Headlights and turn signals
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-4
Lights and Wipers
Headlights and turn signals
Emergency flashers
Instrument panel light control
Interior light
Personal lights
Ignition switch and step light
Windshield wipers and washer
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on
the end of the lever.
Daytime Running Light System (Canada only)Ð
The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started,
even with the light switch in the OFFº
position. They will not go of until the igni-
tion switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and in-
strument
panel lights, twist the knob to the
first clickstop.
Under the daytime running system, the
headlights turn on at reduced intensity.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop toturn to full intensity for driving at night. FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: The headlights
also turn on.
On some models, the buzzer will remind
you to turn lights off when the driver 's door
is opened if the ignition switch is turned to the LOCKº position with the headlight
switch on.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a long period when theengine is not running.

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For high beam, push the lever away
from you. Pull it toward you for low low
beam. For the headlight flasher, pull
the lever all the way back and release.
A blue light in the instrument panel indi-
cates high beam is on.
The headlight flasher works even when
the headlight switch is off.For signaling a turn, move the lever up
or down in the conventional manner The key must be in the ONº position.
The turn signal is self-cancelling after a
turn, but after a lane change, you may
have to cancel it by hand. You can also
signal a lane change by moving the turn
signal lever partway and holding it there.
If the green light in the instrument panel
flashes faster than normal, it indicates
that the front or rear turn signal bulb has burned out.To turn on the emergency flashers,
push the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash.
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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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a long period when the engine is not running.
To adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the knob.To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.
With the switch in the DOORº position,
the light comes on when either of the doors is opened.
Instrument panel light control Interior light

Part 1Car audio systemÐ ÐReference
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLSÐ
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
Instrument panel vents
Type 1-1: AM´FM ETR radio
Type 1-2: AM
VFM ETR radio