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SU11009a
1. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
2. Speedometer
3. Extinction canceling button 4. Odometer and two trip meters
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter reset button
7. Tachometer
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
orBrake system warning light∗
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
Discharge warning light∗
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗
Anti-lock brake system warning light∗
SRS warning light∗
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗
Low fuel level warning light∗ (Type A)
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdriveoff indicator light
Low engine coolant temperature indicator light
(in blue)∗
High engine coolant temperature warning light
(in red)∗
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗
Open door warning light∗ ∗
: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Section 15.
or
Low fuel level indicator light∗
(Type B)
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
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Side doors 9
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Power windows 15
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Trunk lid 17
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Hood 19
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Theft deterrent system 21
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Fuel tank cap 22
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Keys (type A)
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These keys work in every lock.1. Master keys—These keys work in ev- ery lock.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare key in case you accidentally
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
Keys (type B)
SU12063
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of key.
1. Master keys—These keys work in ev- ery lock.
2. Sub key—This key will not work in the trunk.
To protect items locked in the trunk when
using valet parking, leave the sub key
with the attendant.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the ve-
hicle.
SU12002
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 writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.
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Side doors—
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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 system—All
the doors lock and unlock simultaneously
with either front door. In the driver ’s door
lock, turning the key once will unlock the
driver’s door and twice in succession will
unlock all the doors simultaneously.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK BUTTON
Move the lock button.
To lock: Push the knob down.
To unlock: Pull the knob up.
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 sys-
tem—Doors cannot be locked when either
front door is open and the key is in the
ignition.
SU12005
Vehicles with power windows (driver’s
side)
SU12006
Vehicles with power windows (passen-
ger’s side)
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SY12011
Vehicles without power windows
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
Vehicles with power windows—
To lock: Push the switch down on the
front side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
rear side.Vehicles without power windows—
To lock: Push the switch down on the
“LOCK” side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
opposite side of the “LOCK” side.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-
ly.
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REAR DOOR CHILDPROTECTORS
(4door models only)
Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a rear
door so it can be opened from the outside
only, not from inside. We recommend us-
ing this feature whenever small children
are in the vehicle.
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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.
—Wireless remote control
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Locking operation
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Unlocking operation
The wireless remote control system is
designed to lock or unlock all the
doors, or activate the “PANIC” mode
from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS
To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.
To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time, parking lights, side marker lights and
tail lights flash.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any of the doors is not securely closed,
or if the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be performed by the
“LOCK” switch.
To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the driver ’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. At
this time, parking lights, side marker lights
and tail lights flash twice.
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You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the switch
and then push again.
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“PANIC” SWITCH
Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlight and tail lights.
The “PANIC” switch is used to deter the
vehicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to brake into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
this in the midway, push the “PANIC”
switch once again, unlock any door with
the key or transmitter, open the trunk with
the key or turn the ignition key from the
“LOCK” to “ON” position.To cancel the “PANIC” mode, unlock any
door with the key or wireless remote con-
trol transmitter, open the trunk with the
key from the “LOCK” to “ON” position.
The “PANIC” mode does not work when
the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER
The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol-
lowing instruction in order not to cause
damage on the transmitter.Do not leave the transmitter on the
places where the temperature becomes
high such as on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.
Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 2 wireless remote con-
trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.
If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance.
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