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Spark ignition system of yourTo 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 two way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two −way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as fol-
lows, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precau-
tionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Traction control system
“AUTO LSD” system
Vehicle stability control system
Cruise control system
Anti −lock brake system
Electronic throttle control system
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1. Instrument cluster
2. Center vents
3. Personal lights or interior light
4. Side vents
5. Rear view mirror remote control levers
6. Glove box
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Manual transmission gear shift lever orautomatic transmission selector lever
10. Rear console boxes
11. Cup holder
12. Power rear view mirror control switches
13. Front drive control lever
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
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1. Headlight and turn signal switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Passenger airbag manual on−off switch
5. Air conditioning controls
6. Car audio
7. Ashtray
8. Cigarette lighter
9. Power outlets
10. Clock
11. Parking brake lever
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Rear differential lock switch or “AUTO LSD” switch
15. Instrument panel light control knob
16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual transmission) or driving pattern selector
button (automatic transmission)
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Seat belt reminder light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Low fuel level warning light∗1
Brake system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗1
or
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1
Unengaged “Park” warning light∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Traction control system warning light∗1
“AUTO LSD” system warning light∗1
Vehicle stability control system warning
light∗1
Turn signal indicator lights
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Section 1 −6.
∗
2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1 −7.
Cruise control indicator light
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2
Rear differential lock indicator light
Four −wheel drive indicator light
Overdrive −off indicator light
Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light
Slip indicator light
Vehicle stability control system off indicator light
(four −wheel drive models)
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
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These keys work in every lock.
Since the doors can be locked without a
key, you should always carry a spare key
in case you accidentally lock your key
inside the vehicle.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.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 simulta-
neously with either front door. In the driv-
er’s door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-
cession will unlock all the door simulta-
neously.
KeysSide doors
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK BUTTON
Move the lock button.
To lock: Push the button downward.
To unlock: Pull the button upward.
Closing the door with the lock button
pushed in will also lock the door. On ve-
hicles with power door lock system, the
doors cannot be locked if you leave the
key in the ignition switch.
Be careful not to lock your keys in the
vehicle.Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch down on the
front side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
rear side.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-
ly.
All the doors cannot be unlocked with the
power door lock switch by the following
cases:
Either front door is locked by the key.
Either front door is closed with the
inside door lock button pushed in.
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