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Spark ignition system of your
To y o t a
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
two way 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, anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag
system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary mea-
sures or special instructions regarding installation.
Tires and loading on your Toyota
Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pres-
sure and the excess load may result in the
deterioration of steering ability and braking abil-
ity, leading to an accident. Check the tire infla-
tion pressure periodically 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 221 and 161.
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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Rear view mirror remote control levers
5. Auxiliary box
6. Power door lock switches
(with power windows)
7. Power window switches
8. Glove box
9. Automatic transmission selector lever or
manual transmission gear shift lever
10. Parking brake lever
11. Power door lock switch
(without power windows)
12. Hood lock release lever
13. Window lock switch
SU11001a
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1. Headlight and turn signal switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Rear window defogger switch
4. Emergency flasher switch
5. Clock
6. Air conditioning controls
7. Security indicator light/Front passen-
ger ’s seat belt reminder light
8. Car audio
9. Cigarette lighter/Power outlet
10. Ashtray/Coin box
11. Ignition switch
12. Tilt steering lock release lever
13. Power rear view mirror control switches
14. Instrument panel light control knob
SU11002a
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
orBrake 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
SRS warning light∗
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗
1
Low fuel level warning light∗
1
(Type A)
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive−off indicator light
Low engine coolant temperature indicator light
(in blue)∗
2
High engine coolant temperature warning light
(in red)∗
1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗
1
Open door warning light∗
1
or
Low fuel level indicator light∗
1
(Type B)
∗
1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 90 in Section 1−6.
∗
2: For details, see “Engine coolant temperature indicator and
warning light” on page 87 in Section 1−6.
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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—
SY12008
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.
SY12009
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
“UNLOCK” side.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-
ly.
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REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS
(4 door 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
SU12023a
Locking operation
SU12024a
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.