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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock (See the separate Navigation
System Owner 's Manualº.)
5. Front passenger 's seat belt reminder
light
6. Navigation system including air
conditioning controls (See the separate
Navigation System Owner 's Manualº.)
7. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch
8. Audio system (See the separate
Navigation System Owner 's Manualº.)
9. AIRBAG ONº and AIRBAG OFFº
indicator lights
10. Snow mode button
11. Seat heater switches
12. Cigarette lighter
13. TRAC OFFº switch
(two- wheel drive models)
14. Cruise control switch
15. Ignition switch
16. Tilt steering lock release lever Vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls (view B with navigation system)
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise.
To open the back door, pull the lock
release lever.
Operating the power door lock switch or
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously locks or unlocks the back door.
(See ÐLocking and unlocking doorsº on
page 20 and Side doorsº on page 24 in
this Section.)
When closing the back door, make sure
it is fully closed.See ÐStowage precautionsº on page 313
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.When closing the back door, the inside
strap can be used to make the reach
easier.
To close the back door, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the back door,
try pulling it up to make sure it is secure-
ly closed.
See ÐStowage precautionsº on page 313
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
Back door
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap counterclockwise by 90 de-
grees (to the pressure point 1), and
then turn it an additional 30 degrees
(to point 2). Pause slightly before
removing it.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened.3. The removed cap can be stored on
the back side of the fuel filler door.
Position the cap so that the hooks point
to the left and right, and set it in the
receptacle on the back side of the door.When installing the cap, turn the cap
clockwise until you hear a click. When
you hear the click, the cap is fully
closed.
If the cap is not installed securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is installed se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
the event of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It is designed
to regulate fuel tank pressure.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the cap, apply
force only in the turning direction to
the cap. Do not pull or pry it.
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YOUR RADIO ANTENNA
Your vehicle has the mast type antenna or
on- glass antenna printed on the inside of
the rear quarter window.
Mast type antennaÐTo remove an anten-
na, carefully turn it counterclockwise.
NOTICE
Mast type antenna:
To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure it is removed before
driving your Toyota through an au-
tomatic car wash.
On- glass antenna:
Attaching the film (especially con-
ductive or metallic type) on the rear
glass will noticeably reduce the
sensitivity of the radio.
YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
When you insert a cassette, the exposed
tape should face to the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the player and
do not insert anything other than cas-
sette tapes into the slot, or the tape
player may be damaged.
YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER (type 1)
When you insert a disc, gently push it in
with the label side up. The player will play
from track 1 through to the end of the
disc. Then it will play from track 1 again.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Do
not insert anything other than com-
pact discs into the slot.
8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles
Your compact disc player does not need
an adaptor to play compact disc singles.
Compact disc singles are about 8 cm (3
in.) in diameter- smaller than standard
discs.
After you eject a compact disc single, do
not insert a standard 12 cm (4.7 in.) disc
until DISCº disappears from the display.
NOTICE
Do not use an adaptor for compact
disc singles
Ðit could cause tracking
errors or interfere with the ejection of
compact discs.
YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH
CHANGER (type 2)
When you insert a disc, push the LOADº
button and gently push the disc in with
the label side up. This compact disc play-
er can store up to six discs. The player
will play from track 1 through to the end
of the disc. Then it will play from track
1 of the next disc.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm
(4.7 in.) discs only.
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TEXT
This button is used to change the display
for the compact disc that contains text
data.
To change the display, quickly push and
release the TEXTº button while the com-
pact disc is playing. The display changes
in the order from the elapsed time to disc
title to track title, then back to the
elapsed time.
If this button is pushed while a compact
disc that does not contain text data is
playing, NO TITLEº will appear on the
display.
If the entire disc or track title does not
appear on the display, push and hold the
button until you hear a beep. The rest of
the title will appear.
TUNE (Tuning)
Turn the TUNEº knob clockwise to step
up the frequency. Turn the knob counter-
clockwise to step down the frequency.
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If no traffic program station is found, NO
TRAFINFOº appears on the display, and
the display returns to the previous mode
and a beep sounds.
To cancel the traffic announcement, push
this button again.
TUNE (Tuning)
Turn the TUNEº knob clockwise to step
up the frequency. Turn the knob counter-
clockwise to step down the frequency.
TYPE (Program Types)
When you push º or º of the TYPEº
button while receiving an RDS station, the
current program type will appear on the
display. If the system is receiving a sta-
tion that is not RDS, NO PTYº will ap-
pear.
Repeat this operation within 6 seconds to
display the program types in the following
order:
ROCK
EASY LIS (Easy listening)
CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
R&B (Rhythm and Blues)
INFORM (Information)
RELIGION
MISC (Miscellaneous)
ALERT (Emergency message)
To seek or scan for the same type of
program, push the SEEK/TRACKº or
SCANº button while the program type is
displayed.
If no program is found, NOTHINGº will
appear on the display. The previous pro-
gram information will resume.
When the system is left untouched for 6
seconds, the program type display will
change to the frequency display.
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SRS
NOTICE: When inspecting or repairing the SRS, perform service in accordance with the following precautionary instructions
and the procedure, and precautions in the Repair Manual applicable for the model year.
Malfunction symptoms of the SRS are difficult to confirm, so the DTCs become the most important source of information
when troubleshooting. When troubleshooting the SRS, always inspect the DTCs before disconnecting the battery.
Work must be started more than 90 seconds after the ignition SW is turned to the ºLOCKº position and the
negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
(The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source so that if work is started within 90 seconds from
disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may deploy.)
When the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the memory of the clock and audio system will be
cleared. So before starting work, make a record of the contents in the audio memory system. When work is finished,
reset the audio systems as they were before and adjust the clock. Some vehicles have power tilt steering, power
telescopic steering, power seat and power outside rear view mirror which are all equipped with memory function.
However, it is not possible to make a record of these memory contents. So when the work is finished, it will be
necessary to explain it to your customer, and ask the customer to adjust the features and reset the memory. To avoid
erasing the memory in each system, never use a back-up power supply from outside the vehicle.
Before repair, remove the airbag sensor if shocks are likely to be applied to the sensor during repair.
Do not expose the following parts directly to hot air or flame;
Even in cases of a minor collision where the SRS does not deploy, the following parts should be inspected;
Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.
For the purpose of reuse, never disassemble and repair the following parts.
If the following parts have been dropped, or have cracks, dents and other defects in their case, bracket, and connector,
replace with new one.
Use a volt/ohmmeter with high impedance (10 kW/V minimum) for troubleshooting electrical circuits of the system.
Information labels are attached to the periphery of the SRS components. Follow the instructions of the notice.
After work on the SRS is completed, check the SRS warning light.
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precaution in the IN section of the Repair
Manual.
*Steering wheel pad
*Front passenger airbag assembly
*Side airbag assembly
*Curtain shield airbag assembly
*Seat belt pretensioner
*Center airbag sensor assembly
*Front airbag sensor assembly
*Side airbag sensor assembly
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OpenIf hot O.K.
If hot add
If cold add If cold O.K.
Close
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRONII or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (80C or 175F). You may also check
the level when the fluid is cold (about
room temperature, 10CÐ30C or
50FÐ85F) if the engine has not been
run for about five hours.Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-
ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If
the fluid is cold, the level should be in the
COLDº range. Similarly, if it is hot, the
fluid level should be in the HOTº range.
If the level is at the low side of either
range, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Checking power steering fluidChecking tire inflation
pressure