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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Electric moon roof switches andpersonal light
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Glove box
10. Portable ashtray
11. Cup holders
12. Power outlet (12 VDC)
13. Parking brake lever
14. Auxiliary boxes
15. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
View A
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1. Power rear view mirror control switches
2. Instrument panel light control dial
3. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Air conditioning controls
6. Rear window defogger switch
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Clock
9. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light/front pass enger occupant
classification indicator light
10. Audio system
11. Auxiliary box or power outlet (115 VAC)
12. Power outlet (12 VDC) or cigarette lighter
13. Ignition switch
14. Cruise control switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
16. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system off) switch
17. Engine immobilizer system/Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system
indicator light
View B
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To open the hood:1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
To insert the support rod into the slot,
move it straight up. If it is moved to the
side or toward the inside of the vehicle,
it may become detached.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
If necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.
Hood
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock166
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Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray 166
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Power outlets (12 VDC) 167
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Power outlet (115 VAC) 168
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Compass 169
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Glove box 173
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Auxiliary box 173
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Rear console box 174
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Cup holders 176
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Seatback tables 176
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Luggage storage boxes 177
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Tie −down hooks and tire tie −down belts 178
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Luggage deck rails 179
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Luggage cover 180
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Floor mat 181
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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and ve-
hicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
To open the glove box door, pull the
lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.
Do not use this auxiliary box as an
ashtray.
Glove boxAuxiliary box (type A)
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To use the box, push the lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
To use the box, push the knob.
To remove the auxiliary box, open the box
and pull it up.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.
Do not use this auxiliary box as an
ashtray.
To access the rear console box, pull up
the lock release lever while raising the
rear console box lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the console box closed
while driving.
Auxiliary box (type B)Auxiliary box (type C) Rear console box (type A)