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When the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and
“VSC OFF” indicator light come on, the
vehicle stability control system and/or ac-
tive traction control system are not operat-
ing, but there is no problem if  you contin-
ue to drive.
(n) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA-
TORS (except the low fuel level warning
light)1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side doors or back door.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light  should go
off. 4. Place the four
−wheel drive control lever
in “N” position and the selector lever
in “P” position and turn the ignition key
to “ACC”.
The “A/T P” should come on. It goes
off when you place the four −wheel
drive control lever in “H” or “L” posi-
tion.
5. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light  should
come on. The “ABS”, “VSC/TRAC”,
“VSC OFF”, “TRAC”, and slip indicator
light go off after a few seconds. The
SRS warning light goes off after about
6 seconds.
There may be the case that the “ABS”,
“VSC/TRAC” and “VSC OFF”  stay on
for about 60 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to “ON” position. It is
normal if they go out after a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
Trip information display
The following information is shown with
the ignition key turned on. Each time
you push the “MODE” button, the dis-
played information is changed.
Average vehicle speed
Driving distance after engine starting
Available driving range
Average fuel consumption after refuel-
ing
Current fuel consumption
The displayed cruise information values
indicate the general driving condition and
may not always reflect precise and actual
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Air intake control button
Press the button to select the air source.
An indicator light will illuminate to show
which air intake mode is being selected.1. Recirculate— Recirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. Fresh— Draws outside air into the sys-
tem. “A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
“A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press  the button again.
If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
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The brake assist system may not work for
about 60 seconds after the engine is
started.
For an explanation of this  system’s warn-
ing light, see “Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers” on page 122.
Brake pad wear limit indicators
The brake pad wear limit  indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or  scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by  your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.
Rear step bumper
The rear step bumper is for  rear end
protection and easier step up loading.
To get on the rear step bumper, use the
shaded area between the arrows  in the
illustration.
CAUTION
Do not allow more than one person
to get on the rear step bumper at
a time. It is designed for only one
person.
Never drive the vehicle with anyone
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Exhaust system
If  you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 213.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers  function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraint move up and down smooth-
ly and that the locks hold securely in any
latched position. For folding
−down rear
seatbacks, swing −up rear seat cushions
and detachable third seats, check that the
latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has  the proper  clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
Check the lock  release button of  the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check  that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in “P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while.  If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any  leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors and back door oper-
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
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Some states have vehicle emission in-
spection programs which include OBD
(On−Board Diagnostics) che cks.
The OBD system monitors the operation
of the emission control system. When the
OBD system determines that a problem
exists somewhere in the emission control
system, the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on. In this case, your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test and need to be
repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to
service the vehicle.
Even if the malfunction indicator lamp
does not come on, your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test as  readiness codes
have not been set in the OBD system.
Readiness codes are automatically set
during ordinary driving. However, when the
battery is disconnected or run down, the
codes are erased. Also, depending on
your driving habits, the codes may not be
completely set.
Also, if the malfunction indicator lamp had
come on recently due to temporary mal-
function such as a loose fuel tank cap,
your vehicle may not pass the I/M test. The malfunction indicator  lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips, but the
error code in the OBD system will not be
cleared unless about 40 trips or more are
taken.
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
even the malfunction indicator lamp does
not come on, contact your Toyota dealer
to prepare the vehicle for re
−testing.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs 

336
Tank cap29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuel information 209
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuel pump shut off system 211
. . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuse
Fuse box 314
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuse locations 291
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 118 . . . . . . . . . 
Engine oil pressure 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuel 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Glove box 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
H
Hazard switch 110
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Head restraints 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Headlight switch 108
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
High speed operation
During break −in 209
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Hood release, Engine 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
How to start the engine 236
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
I
Identification
Engine 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vehicle 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
If your vehicle becomes stuck 268 . . . . . . . . . 
Ignition switch 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Ignition switch light 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Indicator symbols 7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Installation with child restraint  lower anchorages 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Instrument panel
Brightness control 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 192 . . . . . . . . . 
Clock 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Engine oil pressure gauge 119 . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuel gauge 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Indicator symbols 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Odometer 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tachometer 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Trip meter 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Instrument panel light control 110 . . . . . . . . . . 
Instrument panel overview 2, 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interior light 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
J
Jack
Location 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Jump starting 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
K
Keys 10, 273
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
L
Light bulbs
Back −up lights 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front fog lights 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front side marker lights 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Front turn signal lights 319
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Headlights 316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
License plate lights 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Parking lights 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rear turn signal lights 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Stop and tail lights 320, 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Light bulbs, Replacing 315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Limited slip differential 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Load limits 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lock
Back door 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Side doors 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Steering column 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
M
Maintenance
Do −it−yourself maintenance 292 . . . . . . . . . 
Does your vehicle need repairing? 287 . . . 
General maintenance 285 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Maintenance requirements 284 . . . . . . . . . . 
Parts and tools 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Where to go for service 284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Mirrors
Folding rear view 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Outside rear view 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Power rear view 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vanity 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Moon roof 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .