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Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, re-
placed or disconnected.
Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth's magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
During calibration, do not operate elec-
tric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with
the calibration.
CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and ve-
hicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
To reset the hour: Push the ªHº button.
To reset the minutes: Push the ªMº button.
The key must be in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication may be reduced.Cigarette lighter and front ashtray
Rear ashtray
Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtrays

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The auxiliary box type E is equipped
with a strap to hold the third seat cen-
ter head restraint.
Store the head restraint in the auxiliary
box when it is not is use. Storing proce-
dures are as follows:
1. Store the removed head restraint, with
its legs in the hole, in the auxiliary
box.2. Attach the straps.
Make sure the head restraint is securely
held in place.

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To install the console box:
1. Install the front hook in the front
striker of the console box under±
tray.
2. Rotate down straight and push down
to engage the rear lock.
CAUTION
Be careful not to get your hands or
feet pinched in the console box.
Make sure the console box is se-
curely locked by pushing forward,
rearward, upward and sideways.
Failure to do so may cause an un-
expected accident or severe injury
in the event of emergency braking
or a collision.
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink±cans securely. To use
them, observe the following illustra-
tions.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink±cans in the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or in an accident.
Type A onlyÐto reduce the chance
of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop while driving, keep
the cup holder closed when it is
not in use.
NOTICE
Type A onlyÐAs this holder is de-
signed for holding soft cups only, do
not place too heavy a cup, drink±can
or bottle in it.
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Type A (instrument panel)
Type B (front side of rear console box)
Type C (rear side of rear console box)
Type D (rear side trim)
To secure your luggage, use the tie±
down hooks as shown above.
See ªÐStowage precautionsº on page 356
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, keep the tie±
down hooks folded in place on the
floor when not in use.
NOTICE
Do not use the seat anchors instead
of the tie±down hooks.
Tie±down hooks

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CAUTION
When you load cargo on the roof lug-
gage carrier, observe the following:
Place the cargo so that its weight
is distributed evenly between the
front and rear axles.
If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. (See ªDimensions and
weightsº on page 454 in Section 8
for information on your vehicle
overall length and width.)
Before driving, make sure the cargo
is securely fastened on the roof
luggage carrier.
Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of the
vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneu-
vers, otherwise it may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover due to
failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly.
If driving for a long distance, on
rough roads, or at high speeds,
stop the vehicle now and then dur-
ing the trip to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
Do not exceed 68 kg (150 lb.) cargo
weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
When loading the luggages, be careful
not to scratch the surface of the
moon roof.
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a
hole, then it is designed for use with a
locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking
clip into the hole in the floor carpet.
Floor mat

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Four±wheel drive models onlyÐToyota
recommends not using four±wheel drive
on dry hard±surfaced roads, because
four±wheel driving will cause unneces-
sary noise and wear, and poor fuel
economy.

Four±wheel drive models onlyÐIn cold
temperatures, noise may occur when
driving in two±wheel drive before the
transfer is warmed up. Therefore, first
drive in four±wheel drive until the
transfer is warmed up.

Vehicles with rear height control air
suspension: When driving on a bumpy
road, set the vehicle height to ªHIº in
automatic control mode, then select
manual control mode by pushing the
mode select switch. You should drive
at a speed of less than 30 km/h (18
mph).
CAUTION

Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.

Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.

Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.

To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.

Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking, could cause
the vehicle to skid or spin.

Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high±speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high±speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.

Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.

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HITCHES

If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.

Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.

The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer 's instruc-
tions.

The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.

Toyota recommends removing the trail-
er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
NOTICE
Do not use axle±mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal function
of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so
equipped.
1 Trailer ball load rating
2 Ball diameter
3 Shank length
4 Shank diameter

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CAUTION

If the total trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.

Never tap into your vehicle's hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.

Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.
SERVICE CONNECTOR FOR TOWING
BRAKE CONTROLLER (with towing
package)
Your vehicle is equipped with a service
connector for the towing brake controller
as shown. Link the connector to the tow-
ing brake controller via the sub wire har-
ness stored in the glove box. The detailed
explanation of the sub wire harness circuit
is packed together with the sub wire har-
ness.
Be sure to position the towing brake con-
troller where it does not prevent the driver
from operating the pedal.
Toyota recommends that the sub wire har-
ness be stored in the glove box when it
is not in use.TIRES

Ensure that your vehicle's tires are
properly inflated. See page 429 in Sec-
tion 7±2 and page 458 in Section 8 for
instructions.

The trailer tires should be inflated to
the pressure recommended by the trail-
er manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.