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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam-
age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to
avoid possible injury or damage.
The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are
used in this manual are explained as follows:
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and
others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed about what you must or
must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of
damage to your vehicle and its equipment.
Safety symbol
When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: “Do not...”;
“Do not do this”; or “Do not let this
happen”.

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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.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification 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.

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
5. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
6. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper
de− icer switch
7. Air conditioning controls
8. Car audio
9. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights
10. Snow mode button 11. Seat heater switches
12. Cigarette lighter
13. “TRAC OFF” switch (two −wheel drive models)
14. Cruise control switch
15. Ignition switch
16. Tilt steering lock release lever
17. Tire pressure warning system reset switch

Vehicles with manual air conditioning controls (view B)

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
5. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
6. Air conditioning controls and multi −information display
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper
de− icer switch
8. Car audio
9. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights
10. Snow mode button
11. Seat heater switches
12. Cigarette lighter
13. “TRAC OFF” switch (two −wheel drive models)
14. Cruise control switch
15. Ignition switch
16. Tilt steering lock release lever
17. Tire pressure warning system reset switch

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls (view B)

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1. Tachometer
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer and two trip meters
9. Instrument panel light control knob
Instrument cluster overview

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Brake system warning light∗
1
Discharge warning light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1Open door warning light∗1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1
or
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1
or
Vehicle stability control system warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1or
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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∗
1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 129 in Section 1 −6.
∗
2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 159 in
Section 1 −7.Cruise control indicator light
∗
2
Overdrive −off indicator light
Slip indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Snow mode indicator light
Traction control system off indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
or Engine oil replacement reminder light
∗
1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light

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Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY
For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre-
vent small children from swallowing
the removed transmitter battery or
components.
NOTICE
 When replacing the transmitter bat-
tery, be careful not to lose the com-
ponents.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
Replace the transmitter battery by follow-
ing these procedures:
1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the
transmitter case.