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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Garage door opener box or aux iliary
box
5. Personal lights
6. Side defroster outlet
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Glove box
10. Manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Front drive control lever
12. Parking brake lever (vehicles with manual transmission)
13. Lower vent
14. Hood lock release lever
15. Parking brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission)
16. Window lock switch
17. Power rear view mirror control switch
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Seat belt reminder light*
1
Low oil pressure warning light*1
Low fuel level warning light*1
Brake system warning light*1
Discharge warning light*1
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
Anti±lock brake system warning light*1
SRS warning light*1
or
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light*1
Unengaged ªParkº warning light*1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light*1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive±off indicator light Turn signal indicator lights
Open door warning light*1
Passenger airbag off indicator light
Front passenger 's seat belt reminder light*1
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Keys
This key works in every lock.
Since the doors can be locked without a
key, you should always carry a spare key
in case you accidentally lock your key
inside the vehicle.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Vehicles with power door lock systemÐ
Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously
with either door. In the driver's door lock,
turning the key once will unlock the driv-
er's door and twice in succession will un-
lock the driver 's door and passenger 's
door simultaneously.
Side doorsÐ
ÐFront doors
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK KNOB
Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the ve-
hicle.
Vehicles with power door lock systemÐ
The door will not lock if the key is left in
the ignition switch when closing the front
doors.Driver's side
Passenger's side
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch on the front side.
To unlock: Push the switch on the rear
side.
Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the doors
are 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.
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Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and then
release it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
Window
lock switch
OPERATING THE PASSENGER'S
WINDOW
Use the switch on the passenger 's door
or the switch on the driver's door that
controls the passenger 's window.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock switch on
the driver 's door, the passenger 's window
cannot be operated.
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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.
Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
Do not fill a fuel container on a
plastic truck bed liner, a rubber
truck bed mat, or any other insulat-
ing material. A static electricity
charge could cause a spark and fire
hazard. The proper procedure is to
place an approved fuel container on
the ground away from the truck for
filling.
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CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely
to suffer serious bodily injury or
death in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:
Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more peopleÐeven children.
Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
much. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection when the seatbacks
are in the upright position. (Refer
to the seat adjustment instructions.)
Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care that
they do not get caught or pinched
in the seat or side doors.
Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be re-
placed. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
ersÐthey may severely weaken the
belts. (See ªCleaning the interiorº
in Section 5.)
Replace the belt assembly (includ-
ing bolts) if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.
Adjust the seat as needed (front seats
only) and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it
out of the retractor and insert the tab
into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around freely.
ÐFront outside seat belts
and rear outside seat belts
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The cargo lamp is designed to light up the bed of your vehicle. How to operate the cargo lamp is shown in the table below.
CARGO LAMP OPERATION
OPERATION AND FUNCTION
OFF"ONON "OFF
ªCARGO LAMPº switch*
1push oncepush once
Door lock or unlock with the power door
lock switch or key (with the power door
lock system)
*2
Unlock
(The lamp will automatically turn off after
20 seconds.)Lock
Door open or closeOpen any of the doors
Close all of the doors
The lamp will automatically turn off after
20 seconds when the ignition switch is
in the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position or the
key is removed.
*3
The lamp will turn off immediately when
the ignition switch is in the ªONº posi-
tion.
Off function with vehicle speedÐOver approximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
Off function with timerÐThe lamp remains on for 30 minutes.
*1: An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the cargo lamp is on.
*2: When all of the doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position or the key is removed.
*3: When the ignition switch is turned to the ªONº position, the lamp will turn off immediately.
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