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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and
quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner ’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS: Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll free: 1 800 331 4331
CANADIAN OWNERS:Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free: 1 888 TOYOTA 8 (1 888 869 6828)
Please leave this Owner ’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of
continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2003 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyo ta
Motor Corporation.
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Your responsibility formaintenance
It is the owner ’s responsibility to make sure that the speci-
fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section
6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.
Important health and safety
information about your Toyota
CAUTION
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects and other reproductive harm. In addition,
oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as
well as waste produced by component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.
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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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1. Tachometer
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer and two trip meters
7. Trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster overview
2AZ FE engine
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1. Tachometer
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer and two trip meters
7. Trip meter reset knob
1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines
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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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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys12
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Engine immobilizer system 15
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Side doors 16
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Power windows 24
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Trunk lid 27
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Hood 29
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Theft deterrent system 30
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Fuel tank cap 32
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Electric moon roof 34
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