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Front passenger seat
CAUTION
The SRS front passenger airbag also
deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury es-
pecially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passen-
ger seat should be as far from the
airbag as possible with the seatback
adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright.
Front seats (with SRS side airbags)
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in
the driver and front passenger seats.
Observe the following precautions.
Do not lean against the front door
when the vehicle is in use, since
the side airbag inflates with consid-
erable speed and force. Otherwise,
you may be killed or severely in-
jured.
Do not use seat accessories which
cover the area where the side air-
bags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from acti-
vating correctly, causing death or
serious injury.
Do not modify or replace the seats
or upholstery of the seats equipped
with side airbags. Such change may
prevent the side airbag system from
activating correctly, disable the sys-
tem or cause the side airbags to
inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving as the seat may
unexpectedly move and cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Be careful that the seat does not
hit a passenger, luggage or the rear
seat.
NOTICE
Do not operate the control switch in
more than one dimension at a time.
It may cause electrical overload.
—Seat adjustment
precautions

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For your safety and comfort, adjust the
head restraint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.
Front head restraint only—You can also
move the head restraint forward or back-
ward. If such adjustment is desired, pull
or push the head restraint.
Rear center head restraint—When an oc-
cupant sits on the rear center seat, al-
ways pull up the rear center head re-
straint to the lock position.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
mended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head re-
straint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
Seat heaters
Left side
front seatRight side
front seat
To turn on the seat heater, push the
switch to “HI” (high heating tempera-
ture) or “LO” (low heating temperature).
At this time, the indicator light on ei-
ther side will illuminate to indicate the
seat heater is operating. To turn off the
seat heater, push the switch lightly on
the opposite side.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” posi-
tion to operate seat heaters.
CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when op-
erating the seat heater because it
may make them feel too hot or cause
burns at low temperatures (erythema,
varicella). Use extra caution for;
Babies, small children, elderly per-
sons, sick persons or persons with
physical disabilities
Persons who have delicate skin
Persons who are exhausted
Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs which induce sleep (sleeping
drug, cold remedy, etc.)
To prevent the seat from overheating,
do not use the seat heater with a
blanket, cushion, or other insulating
objects which cover the seat.

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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder
anchor—
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to
your size.
To raise: Slide the anchor up.
To lower: Push in the lock release button
and slide the anchor down.
After adjustment, make sure the anchor is
locked in position.
CAUTION
Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
your shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not
falling off your s
houlder. Failure to
do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and cause
serious injuries in a collision.
To release the belt, press the buckle
release button and allow the belt to
retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then
make sure it remains untwisted as it re-
tracts.

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Adding washer fluid315
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Adjustment
Front seats 36
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Seat belt 48
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Second seat 37
38
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Third seat 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning system 176 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbags 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheel precautions 309 . . . . . . . . . .
Anti −theft steering column lock 134 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing 277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrest 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift lock override button 272 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 27 . . . . . . . . . . .
B
Back door 25
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Back door lock 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery
Checking battery condition 312
. . . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 312
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 312
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Recharging precautions 313
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Winter driving tips 240
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Before starting the engine 236
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 219 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 215
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Brakes
Fluid level 300
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Pad wear limit indicators 219
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Parking 142
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Break −in tips 209
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Brightness control 110
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C
Car audio system 152
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Carbon monoxide caution 213
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 230
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distribution 231
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Stowage precautions 230
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette player 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses 314
. . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 304
. . . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 300
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine oil level 296
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Checking the radiator and condenser 299
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint
Child restraint system 77
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Installation 78, 83
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76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of child restraint system 77 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtray 192
. . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 188
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Coat hooks 205
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Cold weather
Operation 240
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Compact disc auto changer
controller 152
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Compact disc player 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instrument panel 2, 6
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system
Coolant level 298
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and reservoir 298
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion prevention 276
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder 199
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D
Defogger, Rear window 115
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Differential, Limited slip 220
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimmer switch, Headlight 108
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Directional signals 108
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N
New vehicle break
−in 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Odometer 121
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off road vehicle precautions 208
. . . . . . . . . . .
Oil
Consumption 214
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 301
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure gauge 119
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Viscosity and grade 296
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 214
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 211
. . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror heaters 115 . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 188
. . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating, Engine coolant 118
. . . . . . . . . .
Overview
Engine compartment 290
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P
Parking brake
Operation 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power quarter windows 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 99 . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 55 . . . . . Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q
Quarter windows 24
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R
Radiator
Coolant, Engine 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear air conditioning system 184 . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat
Third seat entry 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat audio system 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear step bumper 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view monitor system 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 115 . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch 114 . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rollover sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second seat 37, 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 284 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skyhook TEMS 145, 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
Iridium −tipped spark plugs 215 . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver and
front passenger airbags 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side and curtain shield airbags with rollover sensing function 65 . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Power tilt steering wheel 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 134
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Steering pad switches 172
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Sun visors 105
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