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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Rear view mirror remote control levers
5. Auxiliary box
6. Power door lock switches(with power windows)
7. Power window switches
8. Glove box
9. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever
10. Parking brake lever 11. Power door lock switch (without power windows)
12. Hood lock release lever
13. Window lock switch
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ÐLuggage security system
SU12055
This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.1. Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks.
On vehicles with built±in child restraint,
only the left seatback has a lock lever
and can be lowered. The right seatback
cannot be folded down.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are
securely locked, otherwise someone could
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
seat.
SU12056
2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclock-
wise to deactivate the lock release
lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.
Hood
SU12016
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 closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
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If you are a skilled do±it±yourself
mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are
recommended. Please be aware that
do±it±yourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See ªOwner 's Warranty
Information Bookletº or ªOwner 's Manual
Supplementº for the details.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where ade-
quate ventilation can be obtained if
you run the engine.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
Section 7±2 for additional information.Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Section 7±2 for
additional information. When checking the
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tries according to the
maintenance schedule. (For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to
the ªScheduled Maintenance Guideº or
ªOwner 's Manual Supplementº.)
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
