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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam-
age warnings. You must follow these warnings  carefully to
avoid possible injury or damage.
The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are
used in this manual are explained as  follows:
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may
cause injury to people if the warning is ignored.
You are informed about what you must or must not
do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself
and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may
cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what
you must or must not do in order to avoid or re-
duce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: “Do not”; “Do
not do this”; or “Do not let this hap-
pen”. 
     
        
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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 contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive 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.
Accessories, spare parts andmodification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non −genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, 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 durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems  resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty. 
     
        
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
Open door warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Low fuel level warning light∗1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light∗1
Unengaged “Park” warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light
Center differential lock indicator light Driving pattern (“POWER” mode) indicator 
light
Automatic transmission second start indicator 
light
Cruise control indicator light∗2
Automatic transmission indicator lights 
     
        
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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 122.
∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 142.
∗3: For details, see “Roll  sensing of  curtain shield airbags off
switch” on page 66.
Vehicle stability control system off indicator
light∗1
Vehicle stability control system and active traction
control system warning light∗1
Active traction control system indicator light
Slip indicator light
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off indicator light∗3 
     
        
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The alarm will last for 1 minute. To stop
the alarm midway, push the “PANIC”,
“LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch, or unlock
any side door or back door with key. You
can also stop the alarm by  turning the
ignition key from “LOCK” to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The “PANIC” mode does not work when
the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may  cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant  to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide  reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,  there is
no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.  If this
equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by  turning the
equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct  the interfer-
ence by one or  more of  the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment. 
     
        
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Push the handle and push down the
lower side of the back door.
When closing the back door, make sure
it is fully closed.
See “Cargo and luggage” on page 230 for
precautions when loading luggage.
CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while
driving. This not only keeps the
luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
If the open back door hides the
stop and tail lights, rear turn signal
lights or rear retro reflectors while
you are parked, other road users
must be warned of the presence of
your vehicle by a warning triangle
or other device.
BACK DOOR CHILD PROTECTOR
Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
When the child−protector is locked, you
cannot open the back door by the inside
door handle. We recommend using this
feature whenever small  children are in the
vehicle. 
     
        
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The seat belt pretensioner system con-
sists mainly of the following components,
and their  locations are shown in the il-
lustration.1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies
4. Airbag sensor assembly
The seat belt pretensioners are controlled
by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sen-
sor and airbag sensor. When the seat belt pretensioners are acti-
vated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of non
−toxic gas may
be released. This does not indicate that
a fire is occurring. This gas  is normally
harmless.
Once the seat belt pretensioners have
been activated, the seat belt retractors
remain locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or
open the seat belt pretensioner as-
semblies, airbag sensor or sur-
rounding area or wiring. Failure to
follow these instructions may pre-
vent the seat belt pretensioners
from activating correctly, cause sud-
den operation of the system or dis-
able the system, resulting in death
or serious injury.
Do not use tires or wheels other
than the manufacturer ’s recom-
mended size. Such a use may cause
the curtain shield airbags and seat
belt pretensioners to inflate acci-
dentally, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury. For details, see “Check-
ing and replacing tires” on page
304.
Do not place luggage heavier than
specified on the roof luggage carri-
er. Such luggage may cause the
curtain shield airbags and seat belt
pretensioners to inflate accidentally,
resulting in death or serious injury.
For details, see “Roof  luggage car-
rier” on page 202.
Do not modify or change the sus-
pension system. Such changes may
cause the curtain shield airbags to
inflate accidentally,  resulting in
death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious inju-
ries. Consult your Toyota dealer
about any repair and modification. 
     
        
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in some
cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the seat belt pretensioners are
operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner as-
semblies, inflators, warning light, roll sens-
ing of curtain shield airbags off indicator
light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service remind-
er indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 122.) If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of  the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.
The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.
If any seat belt does not retract or can
not be pulled out due to a malfunction
or activation of  the relevant  seat belt
pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner assembly or
surrounding area has been damaged.