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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1- 5
Gauges, Meters
and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Tachometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers
Fuel gauge
The gauge works when the ignition
switch is on and indicates the approxi-
mate quantity of fuel remaining in the
tank.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non- return type
needle which remains at the last indicated
position when the ignition switch is turned
off.
If the fuel level approaches ºEº or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
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Odometer and two trip meters
This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters. To change the odome-
ter display to the trip meter display,
push the ºODO TRIPº button. To reset
the trip meter A to zero, display the
meter A reading, then push the
ºRESETº button. The same applies for
the trip meter B.
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven. The trip me-
ters can record two different distances in-
dependently.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to mea-
sure the distance on each trip. All trip
meter data is cancelled if the electrical
power source is disconnected.
The meter display changes each time you
push the ºODO TRIPº button, changing in
order from the odometer to trip meter A
to trip meter B, then back to the odome-
ter.
(b) If parking brakeis off, stop and
check.
(c) Fasten seat belts.
If the indicator or Do this.
buzzer comes on...
(d) Stop and check.
(e) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(Indicator and buzzer)
(a) Stop and check.
Service reminder indicators
an d warn in g bu zzers
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This also applies to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use only the
same size and construction as original-
ly installed and with the same or great-
er load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome-
ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,
and clearance between the body and tires
or snow chains.
CAUTION
Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias- ply tires on your vehicle. It
can cause dangerous handling char-
acteristics, resulting in loss of con-
trol.
Do not use tires or wheels other
than the manufacturer 's recom-
mended size.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both of the front or rear tires be
replaced at a time as a set.
See ºIf you have a flat tireº in Part 4 for
tire change procedure. When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
of balance with regular use and should
therefore be balanced occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.
Rotating tires
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Do not perform rotation of the tires,
from front to rear or from left to right,
or using the compact spare tire. Per-
forming such tire rotation may result in
the tires interfering with the body or in
uneven wear of the tires, so that steer-
ability of the vehicle is impaired.
Tires with turning direction indicatorÐ
The tire is a uni- directional type and can-
not be used for tire rotation. Using the tire
on the opposite side to the designated
side will impair the tire performance.
The compact spare tireÐ
The tire is designed for temporary use
only and cannot be used for tire rotation.