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Instrument panel overview
1. Rear view mirror remote control lever
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side vent
4. Instrument cluster
5. Center vents
6. Glovebox
7. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light
8. Garage door opener box or
miscellaneous box
9. Power door lock switch
10. Power window switches
11. Cup holders
12. Cup holder or rear ashtray
13. Parking brake lever
14. Automatic transmission selector lever or
manual transmission gear shift lever
15. Auxiliary box
16. Hood lock release lever
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light∗
1
Seat belt reminder light∗
1
Discharge warning light∗
1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
1
Low oil pressure warning light∗
1
Anti-lock brake system warning light∗
1(type A)
(type B)
Open door warning light∗
1
Rear light failure warning light∗
1
(type A)
(type B)
SRS airbag warning light∗
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗
1
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Your vehicle has a wireless remote
control system that can lock or unlock
all the doors, or activate the theft
deterrent system from a distance within
approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS
To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and surely.
To lock: Push the ”LOCK” switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time, parking lights, side marker lights and
tail lights flash.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any of the doors is not securely closed,
or if the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be performed by the
”LOCK” switch.
To unlock: Push the ”UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the driver ’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. At
this time, parking lights, side marker lights
and tail lights flash twice.You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
If the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the button
and then push again.
”PANIC” SWITCH
Pushing the ”PANIC” switch for 2 se-
conds blows the horn intermittently and
flashes the headlights and tail lights.
The ”PANIC” switch is used to deter the
vehicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to brake into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
this in the midway, push the ”PANIC”
switch once again, unlock any door with
the key or transmitter, open the trunk with
the key or turn the ignition key from the
”LOCK” to ”ON” position.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−4
Lights, Wipers and
Defogger
Headlights and turn signals
Emergency flashers
Instrument panel light control
Interior light
Ignition switch light
Personal light
Windshield wipers and washer
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
Headlights and turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
above
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened with the ignition
turned off. To turn them on again, turn the
key to the ”ON” position or actuate the
headlight switch. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the head-
light switch is off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-
ty when the parking brake is released with
the engine started, even with the light
switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned
off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
the position 1.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
to full intensity for driving at night.
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Odometer and two trip meters
This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters.
1. Odometer—It shows the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip meters—They show two differ-
ent distances independently driven
since the last time each trip meter was
set to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
trical power source is disconnected.3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset the
two trip meters to zero, and also
change the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release the knob. The meter
display changes in the order from the
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer each
time you push.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-
play the meter A reading, then push
and hold the knob until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can be
applied for resetting the trip meter B.
(a) If parking brake
is off, stop and
check.
(b) Fasten seat belts.
If the indicator or Do this.
buzzer comes on...
(c) Stop and check.
(d) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(e) Fill up tank.(type A)
(type B)
(Indicator and buzzer)
Low fuel level
warning light
Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers
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(f) Stop and check.
(g) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer
immediately.
If the indicator or Do this.
buzzer comes on...
(h) Close all doors.
(i) Replace bulb.
(j) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer
immediately. (type A)
(type B)
(k) Add washer fluid.
(l) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
If the indicator or Do this.
buzzer comes on...
(m) Remove key.Key reminder
buzzer(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking
brake is fully released. The light should
go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while
you are driving, slow down and pull off
the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and ped-
al effort may be increased. There may be
a problem somewhere in the brake sys-
tem. Check the fluid level of the see−
through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not
caused the warning light to come on,
check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by start-
ing and stopping.
If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to your
nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
If the brakes are not working, have the
vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow-
ing information, see Part 4.)
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CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by your
Toyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzz-
er
Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or
”START”, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light stays on and the buzzer
stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
”Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1−5 for instruc-
tions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See ”Fuel tank cap” in Chapter
1−2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission electrical
system.
If it comes on while you are driving in
case c, have your vehicle checked/re-
paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
(e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.
(g) ”ABS” Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in your anti−lock brake sys-
tem.
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If the light comes on while you are driv-
ing, have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the ”ON” position. After
about 3 seconds, the light will go off.
When the ”ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
brake system operates conventionally but
anti−lock brake system is not assisting
brake performance so that the wheels can
lock−up during sudden braking or braking
on slippery road surfaces.
(h) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
and back door are completely closed.
(i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight
switch is turned on (at the first or second
clickstop), it indicates that one or more of
the tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is
depressed, one or more stop lights are
burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as
possible.(j) SRS Airbag Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or
”ON” position. After about 6 seconds,
the light will go off. This means the
systems of the airbag and front seat
belt pretensioner are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, seat belt pretension-
er assembly, inflators, warning light, inter-
connecting wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or
”ON” position or remains on.
The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7−3.)(l) ”TRAC OFF” Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to ”ON”, and will go off after 3
seconds. This means that the system is
operating properly.
If one of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light remains on more than 3 se-
conds after the ignition switch is turned
on.
The light comes on while driving even
if the ”TRAC OFF” switch is not
pushed.
The light flashes.
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver’s door with
the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK”
position.
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