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Ty p e B
Pushing the alarm switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and turn signal
lights and turns on the interior and per-
sonal lights.
The alarm switch is used to deter vehicle
theft when you witness anyone attempting
to break into or damage your vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push any of the switch on
the key. You can also stop the alarm by
turning the ignition key from the “LOCK”
to “ON” position.
The alarm function does not work when
the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
This alarm function can be disabled. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre-
vent small children from swallowing
the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the battery, be care-
ful not to lose the components.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
Replace the battery by following these
procedures:
—Activating alarm —Replacing battery

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The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system consists mainly of the fol-
lowing components, and their locations are
shown in the illustration.1. SRS warning light
2. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indi- cator lights
3. Curtain shield airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
4. Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)
5. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
6. Curtain shield airbag sensors
7. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors 8. Airbag sensor assembly
9. Front passenger ’s seat belt buckle
switch
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system is controlled by the airbag
sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as-
sembly consists of a safing sensor and
airbag sensor.
In a severe side impact, the side and
curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the
curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the
side airbag inflators and/or the curtain
shield airbag inflators. At this time a
chemical reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non −toxic gas to help
restrain the lateral motion of the occu-
pants.
In a vehicle rollover, the airbag sensor
assembly triggers the curtain shield airbag
inflator. At this time, a chemical reaction
in the inflators quickly fills the airbags
with non −toxic gas to help restrain the
lateral motion of the occupants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a
fairly loud noise and release some smoke
and residue along with non
−toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time,
and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so imme-
diately.
Deployment of the airbags happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While the
system is desi gned to reduce serious inju-
ries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swelling.
Front seats as well as parts of the front
and rear pillars, front, center and rear
garnish and roof interior may be hot for
several minutes, but the airbags them-
selves will not be hot. The airbags are
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals11 4
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Emergency flashers 11 5
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Instrument panel light control 11 6
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Front fog lights 11 6
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Interior light 11 7
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Personal lights 11 7
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Luggage compartment light 11 8
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Illuminated entry system 11 9
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Windshield wipers and washer 120
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Rear window wiper and washer 121
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Windshield wiper de −icer 121
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 122
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To turn on the interior light, slide the
switch.
The interior light switch has the following
positions:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF”—Turns the light off.
“DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of
the side doors are opened. For details,
see “Illuminated entry system” on page
119 in this Section.INTERIOR LIGHT CUT OFF OPERATION
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
tion and the door is left opened with the
switch at “DOOR” position for 20 minutes
or more.Without electric moon roof
With electric moon roof
Interior light
Personal lights

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The personal lights operate separately
with each lens.
To turn on the light, push the lens on your
side. To turn the light off, push the lens
once again.
The personal light switch has the following
positions:
“DOOR”—Turns the lights on when any of
the side doors is opened. For details, see
“Illuminated entry system” on page 119 in
this Section.
“OFF”—Turn the lights on only when you
push the lens.
INTERIOR LIGHT CUT OFF OPERATION
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
tion and the door is left opened with the
switch at “DOOR” position for 20 minutes
or more.To turn on the luggage compartment
light, push the luggage compartment
light switch upwards. The light turn on
when the back door is opened. The
light goes off when the back door is
closed.
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The following lights will come on when
any of the side doors are opened. After
all the side doors are closed, the lights
remain on for about 15 seconds before
fading out.1. Ignition switch light
2. Personal lights (with the “DOOR” posi- tion)
3. Interior light (with the “DOOR” position)
4. Foot lights
When any of the side doors are unlocked,
the lights will come on and remain on for
about 15 seconds before fading out.
If all the doors are closed, when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “LOCK” position,
the lights will come on and remain on for
about 15 seconds.
The duration of the lighting can be
changed. For details, ask your Toyota
dealer.
If all the doors are closed and the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” position, the igni-
tion switch light and interior light will fade
out.
If all the doors are locked, all the lights
will fade out. To prevent the battery being discharged,
the lights will automatically turn off when
the ignition key is removed and the door
is left opened for about 20 minutes.
FOOT LIGHTS
The foot lights also come on when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position with
the automatic transmission selector lever
in the “P” position. When the selector le-
ver is moved out of “P” position, the foot
lights will be dimmed.
This operation can be customized. For de-
tails, ask your Toyota dealer.
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Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota’s finish.
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
surface does not repel water well.1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car −cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer ’s instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure
that the nozzles do not become blocked
when waxing. If a nozzle becomes
blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to
have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Exterior lights: Do not apply wax on the
surfaces of the lights. Wax may cause
damage to the lenses. If you accidentally
put wax on the light surfaces, wipe or
wash it off. 3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur-
face in large patches.CAUTION
Vehicles with side airbags and cur-
tain shield airbags:
Be careful not to splash water or
spill liquid on the floor. This may
prevent the side airbag and curtain
shield airbag from activating cor-
rectly, resulting in serious injury.
Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water, or allow water to get onto
the floor when cleaning the vehicle
interior or exterior. Water may get
into audio components or other
electrical components above or un-
der the floor carpet (or mat) and
cause a malfunction; and it may
cause body corrosion.
Vinyl interior
The vinyl upholstery may be easily
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
and water.
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NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just like the
windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if
there is a large drop of water on the
inside of the lens, or if there is water
pooled inside the light, contact your
Toyota dealer.Light bulbs
Bulb
No.WTy p e
Headlights (high)900560A
Headlights (low)900651B
Front turn signal,
parking and front
side marker lights
744321/5C
Front fog lights—55D
Rear turn signal
lights744021E
Back −up lights92116C
Rear side marker
lights—5C
License plate light1685C
Interior light—8F
Front personal
lights—8C
Vanity lights—8C
Luggage
compartment light—5E
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: H11 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
F: Double end bulbs