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2 1. Side vents 
2. Side defroster outlets 
3. Instrument cluster 
4. Center vents 
5. Electric moon roof switches and/or
personal lights
6. Glove box
7. Power door lock switches 
8. Power window switches 
9. Automatic transmission selector lever
10. Seat heater switches
11 . C u p  h o l d e r
12. Parking brake lever 
13. Second start mode selector button and driving pattern selector button
14. Four −wheel drive control lever
15. Lower vent 
16. Hood lock release lever 
17. Fuel filler door opener 
18. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview  
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BACK DOOR CHILD−PROTECTOR
Move the lock lever to the ”LOCK” 
position as shown on the label. 
This feature allows you to lock a back 
door so it  can be opened from  the outside 
only, not from inside. We recommend us-
ing this feature whenever small children 
are in the vehicle.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that  the back 
door is closed and locked, especially 
when small children are in the ve-
hicle. Along with the proper use of 
seat belts,  locking the doors helps 
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the ve- 
hicle during an accident. It also helps 
prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.
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 closed and securely  locked. Other- 
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may 
occur.     
     
        
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that 
you have not forgotten any tools, rags, 
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press 
down gently on the front edge to lock it. Theft deterrent systemTo deter  the vehicle theft,  the system 
is designed to give an alarm if any of 
the side doors, back door or hood is 
forcibly unlocked or  opened or  the bat-
tery terminal is disconnected and then 
reconnected when the vehicle is locked. 
The alarm blows the horn intermittently 
and flashes the headlights and tail lights.SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position and remove it.
The indicator light will start flashing when 
the key is removed from the ignition 
switch. (See ”Engine immobiliser system”
for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the side doors, back door and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the side doors, back door and hood are
closed and locked.    
     
        
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The system will automatically be set after 
30 seconds. When the system is  set, the
indicator light will start flashing again.
4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking 
from the inside will activate the system. 
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET 
Activating the system 
The system will give the alarm under the 
following conditions:   If any of the side doors is unlocked or
opened without the key or wireless re- 
mote control key, or if the back door 
or hood is forcibly opened
  If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
The indicator light will come on when the 
system is activating. If any of the side door or back door is 
unlocked without the key or wireless re-
mote control key and the key is not in the 
ignition switch, all the side doors and 
back door will be automatically locked
again. 
After one minute, the alarm will automati- 
cally stop and the indicator light will starts
flashing again. 
Reactivating the alarm 
Once set, the system automatically resets 
the alarm after the alarm stops. 
The alarm will activate again under the 
same circumstances described in 
”Activating the system”. 
Stopping the alarm 
The alarm will be stopped by  the following 
two ways:
  Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK”
to ”ON” position.
  Unlock any of the side doors or back
door with the key or wireless remote
control key.
These ways cancel the system at the
same time. TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows. 
2. Set the system as described above. The side doors  and back  door  should 
be locked with the key or wireless re- 
mote control key. Be sure to wait until 
the indicator light goes off or starts
flashing.
3. Unlock any side door or back door from the inside. The system should ac-
tivate the alarm.
4. Stopping the alarm as described above. 
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, back door and hood. When test- 
ing on the hood, also check that the
system is activated when the battery 
terminal is disconnected and then re- 
connected.
If the system does not work properly,
have it  checked by  your Toyota dealer. 
     
        
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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 ”Owner ’s Warranty 
Information Booklet” or ”Owner ’s Manual 
Supplement” 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 tires according to the mainte- 
nance schedule. (For scheduled mainte- 
nance information, please refer to the
”Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or ”Own- 
er ’s Manual Supplement”.) See Section 7 −2 for additional information.
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 and back door oper- 
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely. 
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood from opening when 
the primary latch is released.  
     
        
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Light bulbs
Bulb
No.WTy p e
Rear turn signal  
lights744021D
Stop/tail lights744321/5D
Back −up lights744021D
License plate lights—5D
Interior lights—8E
Personal lights
Ty p e A 
Ty p e B
— —5 8F
E
Glove box  light—1.4D
Door courtesy  
lights—3D
Vanity lights—1.5E
A : HB3 halogen bulbs 
B : HB4 halogen bulbs
C : Single end bulbs  (amber) 
D : Wedge base bulbs 
E : Double end bulbs
F : Single end bulbs —Headlights
1. Open the hood.
LEFT–HAND HEADLIGHT: Remove the 
washer inlet.
Be careful not to spill the washer fluid
over the ”NORMAL” level. 
Do not place the washer inlet on the en- 
gine or battery.2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of  the vehicle as shown.