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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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Accessories, spare parts andmodification 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.
Spark ignition system of your To 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
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, electronic throttle control system, cruise
control system, anti −lock brake system, traction control
system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation.
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Leak detection pump
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This
check is done approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. So you may hear sound coming from under-
neath the trunk for several minutes. It does not indicate a
malfunction.
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1. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Instrument cluster overview
Ty p e A
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1. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Ty p e B
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1. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Ty p e C
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orBrake system warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Low fuel level warning light∗1
or
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
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1or Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light
∗
1
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
Front passenger occupant classification
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 14
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Wireless remote control 16
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Side doors 20
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Power windows 23
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Trunk lid 25
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Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP) 27
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Hood 29
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Fuel tank cap 31
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Electric moon roof 32
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