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1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSPage
1 Overview of instru ments and controls
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2 Keys and DoorsNO TAG
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3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and MirrorsNO TAG
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4 Lights and WipersNO TAG
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5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicatorsNO TAG
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6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brakeNO TAG
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7 Car audio systemNO TAG
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8 Air conditioning systemNO TAG
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9 Other equipmentNO TAG
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2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA NO TAG . . . . . 
3 STARTING AND DRIVING NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPE ARANCE CARE NO TAG
6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1 IntroductionNO TAG
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2 Engine and ChassisNO TAG
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3 Electrical componentsNO TAG
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9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND  CAMPER INFORMATION NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Table of contents 
     
        
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1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Personal lights
5. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
6. Side defroster outlet
7. Glove box
8. Power door lock switches
9. Power window switches
10. Manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Front drive control lever
12. Rear condole box
13. Cup holders
14. Parking brake lever
15. Lower vent
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
18. Power rear view mirror control switches
Instrument panel overview
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1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Automatic transmission selector lever
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
7. Side defroster outlet
8. Glove box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11. Auxiliary box
12. Rear condole box
13. Cup holders
14. Lower vent
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Parking brake pedal
17. Window lock switch
18. Power rear view mirror control switches
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1. Oil pressure gauge
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Tachometer 4. Speedometer
5. Automatic transmission indicator lights
6. Voltmeter
7. Fuel gauge8. Trip meter reset knob
9. Odometer and two trip meters
10. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Instrument cluster overview
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Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗
1
Low engine 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 “Park” 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
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 
     
        
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1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Section 1 −5.
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2: If this light flashes, see “Four −wheel drive system” in Sec-
tion 1 −6.
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3: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1− 6.
Cruise control indicator light
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3
Low speed four −wheel drive indicator light∗
2
Four −wheel drive indicator light
High speed four −wheel drive indicator light
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NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair  shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may  come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position and
goes off after  the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is
operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or  the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator  lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp will not go off even after the
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible. If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
ing light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
5VZ− FE engine—
If the engine speed does not increase with
the accelerator pedal depressed down to
about the middle position, there may be
a problem  somewhere in  your electronic
throttle control system.
At this time, if you depress the accelera-
tor pedal more firmly and slowly, you can
drive your vehicle at low speeds. Have
your vehicle checked by  your Toyota deal-
er as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is  stopped and
the ignition key is turned to “ACC” or
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A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
are completely closed.
(j) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the system of  the air-
bag and front seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors  the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, front seat belt pretensioner assem-
blies, inflators, warning light,
interconnecting wiring and power  sources.
If either of  the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, or the light remains on.
The light comes on or flashes while
driving. (k) Unengaged “Park” Warning Light
(with automatic transmission and
front drive control lever)
This light warns that the transmission
“Park” mechanism is not engaged. If the
front drive control lever is in the “N” posi-
tion while the selector lever is in the “P”
position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the
front drive control  lever out of “N”,
or the vehicle can move.
(l) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light
(four wheel drive models)
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off  the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P”. With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start  the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair  shop for
assistance. (m) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
This light warns that the windshield wash-
er fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid
at your earliest opportunity. (For instruc-
tions, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section
7 −3.)
(n) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds  you to remove the
key when you open the driver ’s door with
the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
(o) Four wheel drive system warning buzzer
This buzzer reminds  you that  the transfer
mode is not selected correctly.
If the buzzer sounds when you shift the
transfer from “2WD” to “4HI”, “4LO” to
“4HI”, “4HI” to “4LO”, or “4LO”  to “2WD”
mode, follow the instructions in “Four −
wheel drive system” in Section 1 −6.