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Instrument cluster overview
SB11023a
1. Speedometer
2. Service reminder indicators and indica-tor lights
3. Gear position indicators (sequential manual transmission) 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Fuel gauge
7. Tachometer
8. Trip meter reset knob
9. Odometer and two trip meters
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge74
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 74
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Tachometer 75
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Odometer and two trip meters 75
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 77
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SECTION 1 6

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If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle is not displayed, there may be a
problem in the system. In this case, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in
the engine cooling system as this
may cause the engine to overheat.
The thermostat is designed to con-
trol the flow of coolant to keep the
temperature of the engine within
the specified operating range.
 Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” on page 166 in
Section 4.
Tachometer
SB15008
The tachometer indicates engine speed
in thousands of rpm (revolutions per
minute). Use it while driving to select
correct shift points and to prevent en-
gine lugging and overrevving.
Driving with the engine running too fast
causes excessive engine wear and poor
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
the slower the engine speed, the greater
the fuel economy.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get
into the red zone. This may cause
severe engine damage.
Odometer and two trip meters
SB15005
This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters.
1. Odometer—Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip meters—Show two different distances independently driven since
the last time each trip meter was set
to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
trical power source is disconnected.
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3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the twotrip meters to zero, and also change
the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release the knob. The meter
display changes in the order from the
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer each
time you push.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-
play the trip meter A reading, then
push and hold the knob until the meter
is set to zero. The same process can
be applied for resetting the trip meter
B.
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This also applies to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use a tire of
the same size and construction,
and the same or greater maximum
load as the originally installed
tires. Also, all the tires must be the
same brand and have the same
tread patterns.
Using any other size or type of tire
may seriously affect handling, ride,
speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance be-
tween the body and tires or snow
chains.Check that the maximum load of the
replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
of either the front axle or the rear
axle, whichever greater. As for the
maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall
of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer-
tification Label. For details about the
sidewall of the tire and the Certifica-
tion Label, see pages 141 and 139.CAUTION
Observe the following instruc-
tions. Otherwise, an accident
may occur resulting in death or
serious injuries.

Do not mix radial, bias belted,
or biasply tires on your ve-
hicle, as this may cause dan-
gerous handling characteris-
tics resulting in loss of control.
 Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s recommended
size, as this may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics
resulting in loss of control.
 Do not use tires of different
brands, sizes, construction or
tread patterns, as this may
cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
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G
GaugeEngine temperature 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice Manual transmission 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 69
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Headlight switch 68
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High speed operation
During breakin 130
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Hood release, Engine 16
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How to start the engine 154
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Identification
Engine 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel Cigarette lighter and ashtray 122 . . . . . . .
Clock 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control 70 . . . . . . . . . Instrument panel overview 2
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Interior light 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iridiumtipped spark plugs 135 . . . . . . . . . .
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Jack
Location 169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 82
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Keys 8,182
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L
Light bulbs
Backup lights 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 231 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 231 . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 232 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal, stop/tail, stop and backup lights 232 . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior Interior light 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, replacing 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light reminder buzzer 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limitedslip differential 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load limits 149
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Lock Side doors 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 77 . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning light 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage space 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Doityourself maintenance 201 . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 192 . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 192 . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 77 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission
Driving with amanual transmission 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed Manual transmission 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequential manual transmission 85 . . . .
Mirror Antiglare inside rear view 66 . . . . . . . . .
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MirrorsFolding rear view 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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New vehicle breakin 130
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Odometer 75
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Oil Consumption 134
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Power steering 210
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Viscosity and grade 206,239
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Oil power steering 210
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Open door warning light 77
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Operation in foreign countries 132 . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine 166
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Overheating, Engine coolant 74
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Overview Engine compartment 198
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Instrument cluster 4
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Instrument panel 2
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P
Parking brake
Operation 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake reminder light 77 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passenger airbag manual
onoff switch 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger ’s seat belt reminder light 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power door lock switch 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 65 . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid level 210 . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window lock switch 14 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners (seat belt pretensioners) 35 . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota
from corrosion 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Radiator
Coolant, Engine 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, Antiglare inside 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, Power controlled 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors, Folding 66 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors, Outside 64 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 71 . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat belts
Cleaning 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 35 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequential manual transmission Driving with a sequential manual transmission 85 . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 192 . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators 77 . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soft top 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs lridiumtipped spark plugs 135 . . . . . . . .
Specifications 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and passenger airbags 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Cold weather 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Column lock 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 140 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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