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While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow sitting on top of a
folded down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment or cargo area.
Persons not properly seated and/or
properly restrained by seat belts
can be severely injured in the event
of emergency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe inju-
ries can occur in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in
the driver and front passenger seats.
Observe the following precautions.
Do not lean against the front door
when the vehicle is in use. The side
airbag inflates with considerable
speed and force; you may be killed
or seriously injured.
Do not use accessories for the
seats which cover the parts where
the side airbags inflate. Such acces-
sories may prevent the side airbags
from activating correctly, causing
death or serious injury.
Do not modify or replace the seats
or upholstery of the front seats
with the side airbags. Such changes
may disable the system or cause
the side airbags to inflate acciden-
tally, resulting in death or serious
injury. Consult your Toyota dealer if
you insist on modifications of this
kind.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be careful
that the seat does not hit a passen-
ger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
After adjusting the seatback, push
back your body to make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seat
lock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjusting
lever; the seat may suddenly move,
causing the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
SeatsFront seats—
—Front seat precautions (on vehicles with SRS side airbags)—Seat adjustment precautions

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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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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
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Back door lock 27
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Back window 25
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Back window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 119
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Back window wiper and washer switch 118
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Battery
Checking battery condition 296
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Gas caution 296
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Handling safety 296
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Recharging precautions 297
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Winter driving tips 232
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Before starting the engine 228
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 222 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 218
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Brake system warning light 125
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Brakes
Fluid level 287
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Pad wear limit indicators 222
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Parking 147
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Break in tips 213
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Brightness control 114
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C
Car audio system 152
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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
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 99,101
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions 82
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Types of child restraint system 84 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 95,97
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 195
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Cleaning the interior 267
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Clock 195
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Coin holder 203
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Cold weather
Operation 232
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Compact disc and cassette tape holder
Cassette tape holder 205
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Compact disc holder 205
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Compact disc auto changer 152
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Compact disc auto changer controller 152
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Compact disc player 152
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Compass 191
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 286
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Console box
Rear 202
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Controls, Instrument panel 2,4
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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
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Theft deterrent system 29
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Theft prevention labels 224
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Third seats 45
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Three way catalytic converter 216
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Tie down hooks 206
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Tilt steering wheel 103
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Tires Changing
249
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Flat tire 249
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Rotation 290
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Spare 250
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Tire information 288,289,290,291,292
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Tools 250
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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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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U
Unengaged “Park” warning light 125 . . . . . . . .
Uniform tire quality grading 318 . . . . . . . . . . . .