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Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the “HOT” 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.
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
size and the vehicle capacity weight are
given on page 308 and 312 in Section 8.
The recommended cold tire pressures and
tire size are also on the tire pressure
label as shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
do not forget the spare! Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
drive.
Low tire pressure results in excessive
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-
my, and the possibility of blowouts from
overheated tires. Also, low tire pressure
can cause poor sealing of the tire bead.
If the tire pressure is excessively low,
there is the possibility of w
heel deforma-
tion and/or tire separation.
High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,
handling problems, excessive wear at the
center of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of tire damage from road haz-
ards.
If a tire frequently needs ref illing, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
The following instructions for checking
tire pressure should be observed:
The pressure should be checked only
when the tires are cold. If your ve-
hicle has been packed for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you
will get an accurate cold tire pressure
reading.
Checking tire pressure

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Parking brake adjustment when depressed
with the force of 300 N (31 kgf, 67 lbf):6—9 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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A
Active traction control system warning light 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment
Front seats 37,38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second seat 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third seats 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbags 68,75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheel precautions 293 . . . . . . . . . .
Anti glare inside rear view mirror 106 . . . . . .
Anti lock brake system
warning light 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti theft steering column lock 132 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing 265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrests 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic door locking and unlocking functions 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 133 . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 125 . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 29 . . . . . . . . . . .
B
Back door 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back door lock 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 119
. . . . . . . . .
Back window wiper and washer switch 118
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery
Checking battery condition 296
. . . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 296
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 296
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 297
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 228
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 222 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 125
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Fluid level 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear limit indicators 222
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 147
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break in tips 213
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 114
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Car audio system 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon monoxide caution 217
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo net hooks 207
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette player 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center interior and personal lights 115 . . . . . . Checking and replacing fuses
298
. . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine oil level 284
. . . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator and condenser 286
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint
Child restraint system 83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 99,101
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of child restraint system 84 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 95,97
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 195
. . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 267
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 195
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coin holder 203
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold weather
Operation 232
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc and cassette tape holder
Cassette tape holder 205
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc holder 205
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc auto changer 152
. . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc auto changer controller 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass 191
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Condenser
Checking the condenser 286
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Console box
Rear 202
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instrument panel 2,4
. . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loosening wheel nuts252
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 255
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling w heel ornament 255
. . . . . . . . .
Removing wheel ornament 251
. . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 251
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 254
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 208
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level
Brake 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 299
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch, Front 114
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 215 . . . . . . . .
Four wheel drive
Operating the four wheel drive system 137
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front air conditioning system
Instrument panel 172
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light switch 114
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 36,37,38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
Filler door o pener 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 215
. . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 215 . . . . . . .
Tank cap 31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 213
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 215
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse
Fuse box 298
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G
Garage door opener 186
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener box 197
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 122
. . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure 123
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 197
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice 133
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks 207
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight switch 110,112
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High speed operation
During break in 213
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release, Engine 29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 228
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I
I/M test 276
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification
Vehicle 223
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel
Brightness control 114
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 195
. . . . . . . . .
Clock 195
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure gauge 123
. . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge
122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 114
. . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel overview 2,4
. . . . . . . . . . . .
J
Jack
Location 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 8,261
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L
Light bulbs
Back up light 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licence plate lights 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal light 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/tail/rear side marker light 303 . . . . . . .
Tail lights 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Light bulbs, Replacing300
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Luggage compartment 116
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Back door 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 125
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light 116
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage precautions 222
. . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Do it yourself maintenance 280 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 273 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 272 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 125,276 . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti glare inside rear view 106 . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors
Folding rear view 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moon roof 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi information display 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
New vehicle break in 213
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note pad holder 203
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Odometer 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off road driving precautions 230
. . . . . . . . . .
Off road vehicle precautions 212
. . . . . . . . . .
Oil
Consumption 217
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 287
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure gauge 123
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viscosity and grade 284
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 217
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open door warning light 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 215
. . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature and cruise information display 189
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive switch 133
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine 248
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine coolant 122
. . . . . . . . . .
Overview
Engine compartment 278
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P
Parking brake
Operation 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 104 . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 287 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 65 . . . . .
Pretensioners (seat belt pretensioners) 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 286 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 285 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear air conditioning system 180 . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat
Third seat entry 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat precautions 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti glare inside 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Rear view mirrorsFolding 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt comfort guide 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second seat 40,41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SRS driver and front
passenger airbags 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side and curtain shield airbags 75 . . . . .
SRS warning light 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Tilt steering wheel 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Column lock 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Back window defogger 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window wiper and washer 118 . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 110,112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror defogger 119 . . . .
Overdrive 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 117 . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system 29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft prevention labels 224
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third seats 45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three way catalytic converter 216
. . . . . . . . .
Tie down hooks 206
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires Changing
249
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 249
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation 290
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare 250
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire information 288,289,290,291,292
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools 250
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To w i n g
Dinghy towing 233
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Emergency towing 259
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Emergency towing hook precautions 260
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 257 . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 261 . . . . . . .
Trailer 233
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Traction control system warning light 125
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Trailer towing 233
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Trip meter 124
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Turn signals 110,112
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Types of tires 224
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Unengaged “Park” warning light 125 . . . . . . . .
Uniform tire quality grading 318 . . . . . . . . . . . .