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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Seat belt reminder light
*
1
Low oil pressure warning light *
1
Low fuel level warning light *
1
Brake system warning light
*
1
Discharge warning light *
1
Malfunction indicator lamp *
1
Anti- lock brake system warning light *
1
SRS airbag warning light *
1
(type A)
(type B)Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light
*
1
Unengaged ºParkº warning light
*
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light *
1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive- off indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Four-wheel drive indicator light

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To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the ºONº position.Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Slow
Position 3Fast
The ºINT TIMEº band lets you adjust the
wiping time interval when the wiper lever
is in the intermittent position (position 1).
Twist the band upward to increase the
time between sweeps, and downward to
decrease it. To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you and release it.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see ºAdding washer fluidº in Chapter 7- 3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.
To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the ºONº position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Slow
Position 2Fast
For a single sweep of the windshield,
push the lever up and release it.
To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you and release it.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see ºAdding washer fluidº in Chapter 7- 3.
Windshield wipers and washer
(intermittent type)
Windshield wipers and washer
(mist type)

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In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

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(d) Stop and check.
(a) If parking brake is
off, stop and
check.
(b) Fasten seat belts.
(c) Stop and check.
(f) Fill up tank.
(e) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(Indicator and buzzer)
If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...
Do this.
(h) Take vehicle to
To y o t a
d ealer
immediately.
(g) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(i) Shift front drive control lever out of
ºNº.
(j) Stop and check.
(k) Add washer fluid.
If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...
Do this.
(type B)
(type A)
If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...
(l) Turn off lights.
(m) Remove key. Key reminder
buzzer
Light reminder
buzzer
Do this.
Service reminder indicators
an d warn in g bu zzers

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(i) Unengaged ºParkº Warning Light
(vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
This light warns that the transmission
ºParkº mechanism is not engaged. If the
front drive control lever is in the ºNº posi-
tion while the selector lever is in the ºPº
position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the
front drive control lever out of ºNº,
or the vehicle can move.
(j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem- perature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in ºPº. With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance. (k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light (Canada)
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see ºAdding washer fluidº in Chapter 7- 3.)
(l) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the driver 's door
is opened while the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position with the
headlight switch on. Removing the key will
not stop the buzzer as long as the head-
light switch is on.
(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 ºACCº or ºLOCKº
position. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA-
TORS (except the low fuel level warning
light and low windshield washer fluid
level warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to ºACCº. The SRS airbag warning light should
come on. It goes off after about 6 se-
conds.
3. Turn the ignition key to ºONº, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the SRS airbag warning light
should come on. The ºABSº warning
light goes off after a few seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, either the bulb is burned out or the
circuit is in need of repair. Have it
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.