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TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The key must be in the ªONº position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.
If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out.HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1ÐParking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2ÐHeadlights and all of the
aboveThe lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when all the side doors and back
door are closed with the ignition key in
the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position and the le-
ver at position 2.
The lights also automatically turn off when
the driver 's door is opened with the lever
at position 1.
If the doors are locked by the wireless
remote control transmitter, the lights auto-
matically turn off immediately.
To turn them on again, turn the key to the
ªONº position or actuate the headlight
switch.
If you are going to park for over one
week, make sure the headlight switch is
off.
The timing for the headlights turning off
can be changed. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Headlights and turn signals
(without automatic light
control system)

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To turn on the front fog lights, twist
the band of the headlight and turn sig-
nal switch lever. They will come on
only when the headlights are on low
beam.To turn on the personal light, push the
switch. To turn the light off, push the
switch once again.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
When the center interior light switch is in
the ªDOORº position and any of the side
doors is opened, the personal light will
come on. After all the side doors are
closed, the light remains on for a certain
time before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes out immediately:

All the side doors are closed when the
ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.

The ignition key is turned to the ªACCº,
ªONº or ªSTARTº position after all the
side doors are closed.

All the doors are locked when the light
is still on.
When all the doors are unlocked using
either the key or the wireless remote con-
trol transmitter simultaneously, the light
come on for about 15 seconds before fad-
ing out.
The following adjustments can be made in
this system. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.

Cancelling the door key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter linked opera-
tion

Changing the timing for the light turn-
ing off
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the center interior light switch
in ªDOORº position for 20 minutes or
more.
For details about center interior light, see
ªCenter interior and personal lightsº on
page 150 or ªCenter interior lightº on page
151 in this Section.
Front fog lights Personal lights

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Without electric moon roof
With electric moon roof
CENTER INTERIOR LIGHT
To turn on the interior light, slide the
switch.
The interior light switch has the following
positions:
ªONºÐKeeps the light on all the time.
ªOFFºÐTurns the light off.
ªDOORºÐTurns the light on when any of
the side doors is opened. The light re-
mains on when all the side doors are
closed.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
When the switch is in the ªDOORº posi-
tion and any of the side doors is opened,
the light will come on. After all the side
doors are closed, the light remains on for
a certain time before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes out immediately:

All the side doors are closed when the
ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.

The ignition key is turned to the ªACCº,
ªONº or ªSTARTº position after all the
side doors are closed.

All the doors are locked when the light
is still on.When all the doors are unlocked using
either the key or the wireless remote con-
trol transmitter simultaneously, the light
come on for about 15 seconds before fad-
ing out.
The following adjustments can be made in
this system. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.

Cancelling the door key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter linked opera-
tion

Changing the timing for the light turn-
ing off
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the switch in ªDOORº position
for 20 minutes or more.
CENTER PERSONAL LIGHTS
To turn on the center personal light,
push the switch. To turn the light off,
push the switch once again.
Center interior and personal
lights

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The interior lights operate separately
with each outer switch.
To turn on the light, push the switch.
To turn the light off, push the switch
once again.
The interior light switch has the following
positions:
ªDOORºÐTurns the light on when any of
the side doors is opened. The light re-
mains on when all the side doors are
closed.
ªOFFºÐThe lights are off unless you oper-
ate either outside switch.ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
When the switch is in the ªDOORº posi-
tion and any of the side doors is opened,
the light will come on. After all the side
doors are closed, the light remains on for
a certain time before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes out immediately:

All the side doors are closed when the
ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.

The ignition key is turned to the ªACCº,
ªONº or ªSTARTº position after all the
side doors are closed.

All the side doors and back door are
locked when the light is still on.
When all the doors are unlocked using
either the key or the wireless remote con-
trol transmitter simultaneously, the light
come on for about 15 seconds before fad-
ing out.
The following adjustments can be made in
this system. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.

Cancelling the door key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter linked opera-
tion

Changing the timing for the light turn-
ing offTo prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the switch in ªDOORº position
for 20 minutes or more.
Center interior light

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To turn on the luggage compartment
light, slide the switch.
The luggage compartment light switch has
the following positions:
ªONºÐKeeps the light on all the time.
ªOFFºÐTurns the light off.
ªDOORºÐTurns the light on when any of
the side doors or back door are opened.
The light goes off immediately when the
back door is closed. However, the light
remains on when all the side doors are
closed.ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
When the switch is in ªDOORº position
and any door is opened, the light will
come on. After all the side doors are
closed, the light remains on for about 15
seconds before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the lights
go off immediately.

All the side doors and back door are
closed when the ignition key is in the
ªACCº or ªONº position.

The ignition key is turned to the ªACCº,
ªONº, or ªSTARTº position after all the
side doors are closed.

All the side doors and back door are
closed and locked.
When all the doors are unlocked using
either the key or the wireless remote con-
trol transmitter simultaneously, the light
will come on and remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out.
The following adjustments can be made in
this system. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.

Cancelling the door key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter linked opera-
tion

Changing the timing for the light turn-
ing off
For easy access to the ignition switch,
the ignition switch light comes on when
any of the side doors are opened.
The light remains on for some time after
all the side doors are closed.
However, in the following cases, the lights
go off immediately.

All the side doors are closed when the
ignition key is in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.

The ignition key is turned to the ªACCº,
ªONº, or ªSTARTº position after all the
side doors are closed.

All the side doors are closed and
locked.
Luggage compartment light Ignition switch light

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When all the doors are unlocked using
either the key or the wireless remote con-
trol transmitter simultaneously, the ignition
switch light will come on and remain on
for about 15 seconds before fading out.
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened for 20 minutes or more.
The following adjustments can be made in
this system. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.

Cancelling the door key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter linked opera-
tion

Changing the timing for the light turn-
ing off
To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the ªONº position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Slow
Position 3Fast
The ªINT TIMEº band lets you adjust the
wiping time interval when the wiper lever
is in the intermittent position (position 1).
Twist the band upward to increase the
time between sweeps, and downward to
decrease it.To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see ªAdding washer fluidº on page 444 in
Section 7±3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
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(l) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire pressure of
one or more of your tires (including the
spare tire) is low. The light comes on
when the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position. It goes off after a few sec-
onds. This indicates that the tire pressure
warning system is functioning properly.
If the warning light comes on, stop your
vehicle in a safe place as soon as pos-
sible and check that the inflation pressure
of all tires (including the spare tire) is as
specified on the tire and loading informa-
tion label. (See ªChecking tire inflation
pressureº on page 429 in Section 7±2.)
The light should go off a few minutes after
the tire pressure is adjusted.
If the warning light blinks, the tire pres-
sure warning system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your Toyota dealer.
For details, see ªTire pressure warning
systemº on page 198 in Section 1±7.
(m) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
This light warns that the windshield wash-
er fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid
at your earliest opportunity. (For instruc-
tions, see ªAdding washer fluidº on page
444 in Section 7±3.)(n) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder
Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light acts as a reminder to replace
the engine oil.
This light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to ªONº and will go off after
about a few seconds.
When you drive for about 7200 km (4500
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then flashes for about 12 seconds
with the ignition key turned to the ªONº
position. If you continue driving without
replacing the engine oil, and if the dis-
tance driven exceeds 8000 km (5000
miles), the light will come on after the
ignition key is turned to ªONº position.
The light will remain on thereafter.
If the light is flashing, we recommend that
you replace the engine oil at an early
opportunity depending on the driving and
road conditions. If the light comes on,
replace it as soon as possible.The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil replacement. Reset the system by
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position with the odometer
reading shown. (For details, see
ªOdometer and two trip metersº on
page 160 in this Section.)
2. Turn the ignition key to the ªONº posi-
tion while holding down the trip meter
reset knob.
Hold down the knob for at least 5 sec-
onds. The odometer indicates ª000000º
and the light goes off.
If the system fails to reset, the light will
continue flashing.
(o) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver's door
with the ignition key in the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position.

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ªSTARTºÐStarter motor on. The key
will return to the ªONº position when
released.
For starting tips, see page 361 in Section
3.
ªONºÐEngine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
It is not a malfunction if the needle on all
meters and gauges move slightly when the
ignition switch is turned to the ªONº posi-
tion.ªACCºÐAccessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position and open the driver's
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
ªLOCKºÐEngine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn it from
ªACCº to the ªLOCKº position. The selec-
tor lever must be in the ªPº position be-
fore pushing the key.
Once you remove the key, the engine im-
mobilizer system is automatically set. (See
ªEngine immobilizer systemº on page 16
in Section 1±2.)
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the ªLOCKº position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
Approximately five hours after the engine
is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from underneath the luggage compartment
for several minutes. This is normal opera-
tion and does not indicate a malfunction.
(See ªLeak detection pumpº on page ix.)
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ªONº
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the
ignition could be damaged.
Ignition switch with steering
lock