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Instrument panel overview
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Automatic transmission selector lever
5. Center vents
6. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
7. Electric moon roof switch or
personal light switch
8. Front personal lights or front interior
light
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11 . G l o v e b o x
12. Auxiliary boxes
13. Tilt steering lock release lever
14. Hood lock release lever
15. Parking brake pedal
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light∗
1
(type A)
(type B)
(type A)
(type B)
Seat belt reminder light∗
1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
1
Low fuel level warning light∗
1
Discharge warning light∗
1
(type A)
(type B)
Low oil pressure warning light∗
1
Anti−lock brake system warning light∗
1
Open door warning light∗
1
SRS airbag warning light∗
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗
1
Low tire pressure warning light∗
1
Open power sliding door warning light∗
1
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CAUTION
When the vehicle is stopped on a
gradient, the door will slide faster
when opening or closing, so be es-
pecially careful that the passengers
do not get hit or pinched in the
doorway.
When stopping on a downward
slope, open the door fully while
passengers are getting on or off.
Do not pull the outside handle or
push the lock release button while
the door is open as the door could
suddenly close by itself causing in-
jury.
NOTICE
Do not close the sliding door by ap-
plying the brakes. Doing so could
cause the door to be damaged.
Power sliding door
Some vehicles are equipped with a power
sliding door on the right side. This system
has the following functions:
The power sliding door can be oper-
ated with the ”PWR DOOR” switches
inside the vehicle or wireless remote
control transmitter. (For details about
the wireless remote control transmitter,
see ”Wireless remote control” in this
chapter.)
If you move the sliding door to the
opening or closing direction by hand,
the sliding door will automatically and
completely open or close after you let
go of the sliding door.
CAUTION
Do not leave small children or pets
unattended in your vehicle. They
could operate the power sliding door,
and they themselves or others could
be injured. Turn off the power sliding
door system when the power sliding
door is not in use.
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The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened with the ignition
key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK” position. 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 headlight 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 (on some
models)
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
the headlights to full intensity for driving
at night.
High−Low beams—For 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)—Pull 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 ”OFF”.TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The key must be in the ”ON” 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.
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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 (on some
models)
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
the headlights to full intensity for driving
at night.
High−Low beams—For 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)—Pull 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 ”OFF”.
Headlights and turn signals
(without automatic light
control system)
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(a) If parking brake
is off, stop and
check.
(b) Fasten driver ’s
seat belt.
(d) Stop and check.(type A)
(type B)
(instrument cluster—
indicator and buzzer)
(c) Fasten front
passenger’s seat
belt.
(clock display—
indicator only) If the indicator Do this.
or buzzer
comes on...
(h) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer. (g) Stop and check. (f) Fill up tank.
Low fuel level
warning light
(type A)
(type B)
(type A)
(type B)
(e) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(type A)
(type B) If the indicator Do this.
or buzzer
comes on...
(l) Add washer fluid. (k) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer
immediately. (j) Close the right
side sliding door. (i) Close all doors.
(m) Adjust tire
pressure.
(n) Remove key.
Key reminder
buzzer
(indicator and buzzer)
If the indicator Do this.
or buzzer
comes on...
Service reminder indicators
an d warn in g bu zzers
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(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 maybe
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.)
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) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Buzzer
The light and buzzer remind you to buckle
up the driver ’s seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or
”START”, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer sounds if the driver ’s seat belt is
not pulled out. Unless the driver starts to
pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor,
the light keeps flashing and the buzzer
stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Front Passenger ’s Seat Belt Re-
minder Light
The light reminds you to buckle up the
front passenger ’s seat belt.Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or
”START”, the reminder light flashes if a
passenger sits in the front passenger seat
and does not pull out the seat belt. Un-
less the front passenger starts to pull the
shoulder belt out of the retractor, the light
stays flashing.
If luggage load is placed on the front
passenger seat, depending on its weight
and how it is placed on the seat, built−in
sensors in the seat cushion may detect
the pressure, causing the reminder light to
come on.
(d) 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.
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(e) 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.
(f) 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.(g) 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.
(h) ”ABS” Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in your anti−lock brake sys-
tem.
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
a few 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.
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
and back door are completely closed.
When the ignition switch is ”OFF” and this
light stays lighting on, the light will turn off
automatically after 30 minutes with the light
flashing five times. See ”Personal lights” and
”Interior light” for details in Chapter 1−4.
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