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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
4. Speedometer 5. Odometer and two trip meters
6. Clock
7. Outside temperature gauge
8. ADJº button
*
9. MODEº button*
10. ODO/TRIPº button
11. Fuel gauge
*: This button is used to adjust the clock. For details, see Clockº in Section 1- 9.
Instrument cluster overview

Ty p e A
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
4. Speedometer 5. Clock
6. Outside temperature gauge
7. Multi- information display
8. LIGHTº button
*
9. MODEº button*
10. RESET/ADJº button*
11. DISPLAYº button*
12. Odometer and two trip meters
13. ODO/TRIPº button
14. Fuel gauge
*: This button is used to operate the multi- information display. For details, see Multi- information displayк in Section 1- 5.


Ty p e B
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light*1
Driver 's seat belt reminder light*1
Discharge warning light*1
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
Low oil pressure warning light*1
(type A)
(type B)
Low fuel level 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
SRS warning light*1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light*1
Front passenger 's seat belt reminder light*1
Vehicle skid control system warning light*1
Vehicle skid control system off indicator light*1
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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.1. Master keyÐThis key works in every lock.
2. Sub keyÐThis key will not work in the glove box and trunk.
To protect things locked in the glove box
or trunk when you have your vehicle
parked, leave the sub key with the atten-
dant.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the ve-
hicle.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.
Master key (black)ÐThis key works in ev-
ery lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it
to make you a new key with built- in
transponder chip.
Sub key (gray)ÐThis key will not work in
the glove box and trunk.
A transponder chip for engine immobiliser
system has been filled in the head of the
master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.
Keys (without engine
immobiliser system) Keys (with engine
immobiliser system)
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To protect things locked in the glove box
or trunk when you have your vehicle
parked, leave the sub key with the atten-
dant.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the ve-
hicle.
NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans-ponder chip, observe the followingprecautions:

When starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring restingon the key grip and do not pressthe key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,or may stop soon after it starts.

When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponderkeys around (including keys of oth-er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.Otherwise the engine may not start,or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key onceand then insert it again after takingoff other transponder keys (includ-
ing keys of other vehicles) from thering or while gripping or coveringthem with your hand to start the
engine.
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Engine immobiliser system
The engine immobiliser system is a
theft prevention system. When you in-
sert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key's head
transmits an electronic code to the ve-
hicle. The engine will start, only when
the electronic code in the chip corre-
sponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing every
1 second to show the system is set.
If either of the following indicator condi-
tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

The indicator light stays on except
when the theft deterrent system is set-
ting or activating. (See Theft deterrent
systemº.)

The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.

The indicator light flashes unsteady.Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.
For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built- in transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the sys-
tem or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas-
semble the engine immobiliser sys-tem. If any unauthorized changes ormodifications are made, the proper
operation of the system cannot beguaranteed.
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3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-tive (+) side up.
Close the transmitter case securely.
NOTICE

Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat-tery should be faced correctly.

Be careful not to bend the electrode
of the transmitter battery insertionand that dust or oils do not adhereto the transmitter case.

Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-
dent. (See If you lose your wireless re-
mote control transmitterº in Section 4.)This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following
measures:
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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.

Always make sure the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all
occupants are kept completely in-
side the vehicle before you close
the power windows. If someone's
neck, head or hands gets caught in
a closing window, it could result in
a serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, be sure
that they operate the windows safe-
ly.

When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervi-
sion. Use the window lock switch to
prevent them from making unex-
pected use of the switches.

Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni-
tion key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unat-
tended children can become in-
volved in serious accidents.
Tr u n k lid (t yp e A) Ð
To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clock-
wise.
See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Section 2 for precautions to observe for
loading luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
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