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Important information about your Toyota
Occupant restraint systems
Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to
read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In
terms of helping you understand how you can receive the
maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this
vehicle provides, Section 1 −3 of this Owner ’s Manual is
the most important Section for you and your family to
read.
Section 1 −3 describes the function and operation concern-
ing seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint sys-
tems of this vehicle and some potential hazards you
should be aware of. These systems work together along
with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide
occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of
each system is enhanced when it is used properly and
together with other systems. No single occupant restraint
system can, by itself, provide you or your family with the
equal level of restraint which these systems can provide
when used together. That is why it is important for you and
your family to understand the purpose and proper use of
each of these systems and how they relate to each other.
The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help
reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the
event of a collision. None of these systems, either individ-
ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the
event of collision. However, the more you know about
these systems and how to use them properly, the greater
your chances become of surviving an accident without
death or serious injury.
Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of
the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear
seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be
secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for
their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with,
and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes
for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing
the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of
the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with
tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS air-
bags makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources
of injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag, or if an
object or some part of his or her body has been placed
between the occupant and the airbag at the time of deploy-
ment. This is just one example of how the instructions in
Section 1−3 of this Owner ’s Manual will help ensure proper
use of the occupant restraint systems, and increase the
safety they can provide to you and your family in the event
of an accident.
Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section
1 −3 carefully and refer to them from time to time during
your time of ownership of this vehicle.New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited
warranties:
 New vehicle warranty
 Emission control systems warranty
 Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s War-
ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment”.

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Accessories, spare parts andmodification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non −genuine spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market.
You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or
adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non −genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non −genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the
modification may not be covered under warranty.
Spark ignition system of your To y o t a
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require-
ments of the Canadian Interference −Causing Equipment
Standard.
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two −way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, electronic throttle control system, cruise
control system, anti −lock brake system, traction control
system, vehicle skid control system, SRS airbag system
and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with
your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.

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Tires and loading on yourTo y o t a
Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the
excess load may result in the deterioration of
steering ability and braking ability, leading to an
accident. Check the tire inflation pressure periodi-
cally and be sure to keep the load limits given in
this Owner ’s Manual. For details about tire inflation
pressure and load limits, see pages 287 and 219.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they
are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to
have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten-
sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service
shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your
vehicle.

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock/outside temperature display, multi −information display, and “AIRBAG
ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights
5. Car audio
6. Theft deterrent system/engine immobilizer system indicator light
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Power outlet
10. Cigarette lighter and ashtray 11. Seat heater switches
12. Cruise control switch
13. Ignition switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Multi −information display control
switches
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Traction control system off switch
18. Power adjustable pedals switch

With manual air conditioning controls

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock/outside temperature display, multi −information display, and “AIRBAG
ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights
5. Car audio
6. Theft deterrent system/engine immobilizer system indicator light
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Power outlet
10. Cigarette lighter and ashtray 11. Seat heater switches
12. Cruise control switch
13. Ignition switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Multi −information display control
switches
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Traction control system off switch
18. Power adjustable pedals switch

With automatic air conditioning controls

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Brake system warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
Open door warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1
or
or
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗
1
Low fuel level warning light∗1
Vehicle stability control system and traction
control system warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Slip indicator light
∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 111 in Section 1− 6.
∗
2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 135 in Sec-
tion 1 −7.
Cruise control indicator light∗
2
Overdrive −off indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Traction control system off indicator light
or
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light