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2. Push and hold the convertible top
control switch on the “OPEN” side
until the convertible top is complete-
ly lowered. Raise the sun visors.
The side windows and quarter windows
will go completely down when the convert-
ible top control switch is pressed on the
“OPEN” side.
If you push the switch intermittently, the
side windows may not go completely
down.
You can conceal the lowered convertible
top by covering it with the top boot. For
instructions about how to use the top
boot, see “—Using the top boot” on page
38 in this Section.If the convertible top does not lower dur-
ing switch operation, see “If the convert-
ible top does not rise or lower” on page
274 in Section 4 for instructions.1. Lower the sun visors. Push the con-
vertible top control switch on the
“CLOSE” side until the top stops
moving.
The side windows go partially down and
quarter windows go completely down when
the windows are closed and the convert-
ible top control switch is pressed on the
“CLOSE” side.
If the convertible top does not rise during
switch operation, see “If the convertible
top does not rise or lower” on page 274
in Section 4 for instructions.
—Raising the convertible top

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2. Pull down the convertible top by
grasping the handle under the con-
vertible top. Push the latch handles
fully forward until they are hooked.
Visually check that the latch handles are
fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on
the convertible top side rails to make sure
the top is securely hooked.
3. Raise the side windows, quarter win-
dows and sun visors.The top boot is used to conceal the
lowered convertible top.The top boot is folded as shown in the
illustration and stored in the trunk.
When using it, take it out and unfasten
the straps holding the top boot. Then un-
fold the boot and fasten the straps again.
—Using the top boot

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1. Insert the top boot rear retainer un-
derside of the body molding and
place the top boot over the lowered
convertible top. Keep the edge of the
top boot above the body molding.2. Insert the top boot front retainer be-
tween the rear seatback and anchor
bar.
Make sure the top boot retainer protru-
sions are under the bar.3. Tuck the top boot edge underside of
the body moldings.

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4. Insert the tabs at the top boot ends
into the slots on the quarter trims.
Make sure the tabs are set in the slots
securely.5. Tuck the top boot edge behind the
rear seat belt slots and under the
quarter trims.
CAUTION
Make sure the top boot is securely
fixed. Otherwise the boot may be
caught by the wind and fly off.
When removing the top boot, do the
above procedures in the reverse order.

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Automatic car wash
Coupe—Your vehicle may be washed in
an automatic car wash, but remember that
the paint can be scratched by some types
of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or
the washing process itself. Scratching re-
duces paint durability and gloss, especially
on darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
NOTICE
Convertible—Do not run convertible
through automatic car washes or pos-
sible damage to the convertible top
may result.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota’s finish.
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
surface does not repel water well.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer’s instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure
that the nozzles do not become blocked
when waxing. If a nozzle becomes
blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to
have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
does not bead but remains on the sur-
face in large patches.
NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers if
your vehicle is repainted and placed
in a high heat paint waxing booth.
High temperatures could damage the
bumpers.
Washing convertible top
General cleaning—
Follow the procedure shown below.
1. Brush off any loose dirt and rinse off
with a hose.
2. Using a sponge, wash with a mild solu-
tion of soap (hand soap) in lukewarm
water (below 38C or 100F).
3. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap.
NOTICE
Do not use harsh or abrasive clean-
ers as they may damage the top
material.
Do not use waterrepellents, wax or
other preservative finishes as they
may stain the top material.

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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Be sure that the ignition is off if
you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.