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Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by the
jack. Personal injury may occur.

Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.

Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in Pº
(automatic) or reverse (manual).
Block the wheel diagonally opposite
to the one being changed if neces-
sary.

Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly posi-
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.

Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone.

Use the jack only for lifting your
vehicle during wheel changing.

Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.

When raising the vehicle, do not
put an object on or under the jack.

Raise the vehicle only high enough
to remove and change the tire.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a de-
flated tire. Driving even a short dis-
tance can damage a tire beyond re-
pair.Compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is designed for
temporary emergency use only.
The compact spare tire is identified by the
distinctive wording TEMPORARY USE
ONLYº molded into the side wall of the
tire.
The standard tire should be repaired and
replaced as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire saves space in
your luggage compartment, and its lighter
weight helps to improve fuel economy and
permits easier installation in case of a flat
tire.
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Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding- down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings are not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission Parkº mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in Pº position and all brakes re-
leased.IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Section 7- 3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the FULLº and LOWº lines on the see-
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Section 7- 2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See Section 7- 3
for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Section 7- 2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Section 7- 2 for addi-
tional information.
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Engine compartment
13. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
14. HEAD RH- LWR 10 A: Right- hand
headlight
15. HEAD LH- LWR 10 A: Left- hand head-
light
16. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
17. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
18. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meters,
buck- up lights, air conditioning system,
power windows, rear window defogger,
power door lock system
Instrument panel
19. WIP 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
20. DEF I- UP/M- HTR 10 A: Rear window
defogger, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21. ECU- IG 10 A: Starting system, electric
cooling fan, automatic transmission
shift lock system, anti- lock brake sys-
tem, cruise control system, theft deter-
rent system
22. IGN 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, charging system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensioners23. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, anti- lock brake system, auto-
matic transmission shift lock system,
cruise control system, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
24. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, gauges and me-
ters, instrument panel light control, cig-
arette lighter, clock, car audio system,
rear window defogger, license plate
lights, electronically controlled automat-
ic transmission system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, air conditioning
system, emergency flashers
25. OBD 7.5 A: On- board diagnosis sys-
tem
26. ECU- B 7.5 A: SRS airbag system,
seat belt pretensioners
27. ST 5 A: Starter system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
28. D/L 30 A: Power door lock system
29. FOG 15 A: No circuit
30. S- HTR 15 A: No circuit
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31. CIG 15 A: Car audio system, clock,
cigarette lighter, power rear view mir-
rors, SRS airbag system, seat belt pre-
tensioners, automatic transmission shift
lock system, theft deterrent system
Fuses (type B)
32. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system,
A/Cº fuse
33. MAIN 40 A: Starter system, HEAD
(LH) or HEAD (LH- UPR)º, HEAD (RH)
or HEAD (RH- UPR)º, HEAD LH- LWRº,
HEAD RH- LWRº and DRLº fuses
34. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
35. AM1 50 A: CIGº, TURNº, GAUGEº,
ECU- IGº, and WIPº fuses
36. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger,
DEF I- UP/M- HTRº fuse
37. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuses (type C)
38. FL ABS 50 A: Anti- lock brake system
39. FL ALT 100 A: RDIº, CDSº, AM1º,
POWERº, D/Lº, TAILº, OBDº, FOGº,
ECU- Bº, STOPº and DEFº, HTRº
fuses
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Instrument panel overview
1. Rear view mirror remote control levers
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light
6. Power door lock switches
(vehicles without power windows)
7. Glove box
8. Power door lock switches
(vehicles with power windows)
9. Power window switches
10. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Parking brake lever
12. Hood lock release lever
13. Window lock switch
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
(type A)
(type B)
(type A)
(type B)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
Open door warning light*
1
SRS warning light*
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light*
1
Low fuel level warning light*
1
Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive- off indicator light
Cruise control indicator light
*
2
Rear window defogger indicator light
*
1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Section 1- 5.
*
2: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº in Section 1- 6.
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Headlights and turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1ÐParking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2ÐHeadlights and all of the
above
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights
off when the driver 's door is opened if you
remove the key with the headlights left
on.
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
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 OFFº 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.
Vehicles for the U. S. A.: The headlights
automatically turn to full intensity in the
twilight even with the light switch in the
OFFº position.
The daytime running light control sensor
is on the top of the driver's side instru-
ment panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the
windshield to block this sensor.
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(k) Remove key.Key reminder
buzzer
(l) Turn off lights.Light reminder
buzzer If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...Do this.(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is turned on.

When the parking brake is applied...

When the brake fluid level is low...
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:

The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion ONº.
CAUTION
If the light does not go out even after
the parking brake is released during
the engine running, immediately stop
your vehicle at a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. In this case,
the brakes may not work properly and
your stopping distance will be longer.
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind you to
buckle up the driver's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, 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) 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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