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Hood
To open the hood:1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is securely closed and locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clipthis prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
If necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
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Removing
1. Pull the handle down while pushingin one of the lock buttons.2. Push in the retaining spring arms asshown and push up the moon roof.3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re-lease it from the hook. Then lift the
moon roof panel and pull it out.
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WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT
(Xtra−cab models):
Raise the bottom cushion before instal-
ling the child restraint system.
If your child restraint system is too large,
you can use the folding table as an auxil-
iary support. For instructions about how to
stand the table, see Cup holder (Xtra−cab
models)" in Section 1−9.(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear−facing
position only.CAUTION
Never put a rear−facing child restraint
system on the right front seat with
the passenger airbag manual on−off
switch in the ON" position. In the
event of an accident, the force of the
rapid inflation of the passenger air-
bag can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
Installation with 3−point
type seat belt
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Reference
Type 1: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette·com-
pact disc auto changer controller
Type 2: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/
compact disc auto changer controller
Type 3: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/
compact disc player/compact disc auto
changer controller
This section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio system works when the ignition
key is in the ACC" or ON" position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push PWR/VOL" or PWR·VOL" to turn
the audio system on and off.
Push AM", FM1·2", TAPE", CD" or
AUX" to turn on that function without
pushing PWR/VOL" or PWR·VOL".
You can turn on each player by inserting
a cassette tape or compact disc.
You can turn off each player by ejecting
the cassette tape or compact disc. If the
audio system was previously off, then the
entire audio system will be turned off
when you eject the cassette tape or com-
pact disc. If the another function was pre-
viously playing, it will come on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push AM", FM1·2", TAPE", CD" or
AUX" if the system is already on but you
want to switch from one function to anoth-
er.
Using your audio system
Some basics
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Sound balance adjustment function
This knob is also used to adjust the
sound balance between the front and rear,
and the right and left speakers.
For front/rear adjustment, push CTRL /
MODE" repeatedly until FAd" appears on
the display. Then turn the knob to adjust
the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from
FAd−F7" to FAd−R7".
For left/right adjustment, push CTRL /
MODE" repeatedly until BAL" appears on
the display. Then turn the knob to adjust
the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from
BAL−L7" to BAL−R7".
AUX (Auxiliary button)
This button is used to operate each player
when a cassette tape player, compact disc
player or compact disc auto changer is
equipped with this radio player.
With cassette tape player
Push AUX" to switch from radio to cas-
sette operation. If the audio system is off,
you can turn on the cassette player by
pushing AUX". In both cases, a cassette
must already be loaded in the player.With compact disc player or compact
disc auto changer
Push AUX" to switch from radio to com-
pact disc operation. If the audio system is
off, you can turn on the compact disc
player by pushing AUX". In both cases,
a disc must already be loaded in the
player.
When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or,
track and disc number currently being
played. Each time you push AUX", the
system c
hanges to the automatic changer.
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-
tem will display one of the six following
error messages.
If WAIT" appears on the display, it indi-
cates that the inside of the player unit
may be too hot due to the very high ambi-
ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag-
azine from the player and allow the player
to cool down.
If Err 1" appears on the display, it
indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted up−side down. Clean the
disc or insert it correctly.
If Err 2" appears on the display, it
indicates no disc is loaded inside the
magazine. Insert a disc. If Err 3" or Err 4" appears on the
display,
it indicates there is a trouble in-
side the system. Eject the disc or maga-
zine. Set the disc or magazine again.
If OPEn" appears on the display, it
indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc auto
changer lid.
If the malfunction is not rectified, take
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
DISC
Compact disc auto changer only
By using this button, you can select a
disc you wish to listen to.
Push either side of the button until the
number of the disc you want to listen to
appears on the display.
Dolby
B NR∗
If you are listening to a tape that was
recorded with Dolby B Noise Reduction,
push the button marked with the double−D
symbol. The double−D symbol will appear
on the display. Push the button again to
turn off Dolby B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-
tion, play your tapes with this button on
or off according to the mode used for
recording the tape.