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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of the “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in the “ON” position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key
removal
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
(shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Engine braking
(shifting into overdrive not possible)
3, 2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking
Automatic transmission (5speed)
Shift normally. Selector lever
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed.
(The engine switch must
be in the “ON” position.)

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ISO 9660 format—
This is the international standard for the
formatting of CD−ROM folders and files.
For the ISO 9660 format, there are two
levels of regulations.
Level 1:
The file name is in 8.3 format (8 charac-
ter file names, with a 3 character file
extension. File names must be composed
of one −byte capital letters and numbers.
The “_” symbol may also be included.)
Level 2:
The file name can have up to 31 charac-
ters (including the separation mark “.” and
file extension). Each folder must contain
fewer than 8 hierarchies.
m3u—
Playlists created using “WINAMP” software
have a playlist file extension (.m3u).
MP3—
MP3 is an audio compression standard
determined by a working group (MPEG) of
the ISO (International Standard Organiza-
tion). MP3 compresses audio data to
about 1/10 the size of that on convention-
al discs. WMA—
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio
compression format developed by
Microsoft. It compresses files into a size
smaller than that of MP3 files. The decod-
ing formats for WMA files are Ver. 7, 8,
and 9.
Phone Setup (see page 245)
Pair phone
To use the hands
−free system, you
need to register your phone in the sys-
tem.
Change name
The registered phone names can be
changed.
Delete
The registered phones can be deleted.
List phones
The registered phone names can be
checked.
Select phone
The registered phones can be selected.
Set passkey
The passkey can be c hanged.
Handsfree phone system—
—Reference

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Set PassKey
The passkey can be c hanged. A 4 to 8
digit code can be input as a pa sskey.
Delete
The registered phones can be deleted.
To enter the phone setup menu 1. Push the off −hook switch to turn the
hands −free system on.
2. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Setup] is displayed and push the knob.
[Setup. Please push the talk switch and
say security, or phone setup.] is heard.
3. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Phone Setup] is displayed and push
the knob.
[Phone setup. Push the talk switch and
say pair phone, select phone, change
name, list phones, set pa sskey or delete.]
is heard.
[XXX (phone name) already selected.] is
heard and the phone name is displayed.
If no phone has been registered, the sys-
tem may not function properly. To pair phones
1. Push the talk switch and say [Pair phone], or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL”
knob until [Pair Phone] is displayed
and push the knob.
[Pair. Push the talk switch and say a
name for the phone.] is heard. 2. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Record Name] is displayed, push the
knob and say the desired phone name.
[Push the talk switch and say confirm.
Otherwise, say go back.] is heard. 3. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Confirm] is displayed and push the
knob.
[XXX (desired phone name) Ready for
phone pairing. Please use the phone to
connect it to the hands −free system. The
passkey for the p hone is....] is heard.
After [HANDS FREE] is displayed, a pass-
key
∗ is displayed and [Searching.] is
heard.
4. Input the displayed passkey into the phone. [The phone is paired and ready for use.
Returning to the main menu.] is heard and
[Paired] is displayed.
The system may not function in the follow-
ing cases:
If 6 phones have already been regis-
tered.
If the vehicle is moving.
If the system cannot communicate with
the phone.
∗: Passkey is a password r
equired to reg-
ister a phone to the system.
INFORMATION
To use the handsfree system, you
need to register your phone in the
system. Once you have registered
it, you can make a handsfree call.
Up to 6 phones can be registered.
For the operation of the phone, see
the manual that comes with your
cellular phone.
The passkey can be changed. See
page 249 for changing the passkey.

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Select phone
Push the talk switch and say [Select
phone], or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL”
knob until [Select Phone] is displayed and
push the knob.
For further details on selecting a phone,
see page 247.
Change name
Push the talk switch and say [Change
name], or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL”
knob until [Change Name] is displayed
and push the knob.
For further details on changing a name,
see page 247.
Delete
Push the talk switch and say [Delete], or
turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Delete] is displayed and push the knob.
For further details on deleting a phone,
see page 250.
If no phone has been registered, the sys-
tem may not function properly.To set a passkey
1. Push the talk switch and say [Set passkey], or turn the “AUDIO CON-
TROL” knob until [Set Passkey] is dis-
played and push the knob.
[Set Passkey. The passkey is required for
the phone pairing process. Push the talk
switch and say a new passkey.] is heard
and passkey is displayed. 2. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob to
select a number.
When using a voice command:
[XXXX (new pa sskey) Push the talk switch
and say confirm. Otherwise, continue add-
ing numbers, or say go back or delete.]
is heard and the new passkey is dis-
played.
Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn
the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Confirm] is displayed and push the knob.
[Passkey chan ged. Returning to the phone
setup.] is heard. When using the knob:
1. Turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob to select a number. Push the “AUDIO
CONTROL” knob to set.
2. When the passkey is set, push the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob.
[Passkey cha nged. Returning to the phone
setup.] is heard.
The system does not function in the fol-
lowing cases:
If the passkey has less than 4 digits.
If the passkey has more than 8 digits.

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To use the glove box:
Open by pulling the lever.
Lock by inserting the master key and turn-
ing it clockwise.
Unlock by inserting the master key and
turning it counterclockwise.
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, open it as shown
above.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.
As this holder is designed for hold-
ing light objects such as eye-
glasses, do not place objects heavi-
er than 0.2 kg (0.4 lb.) in it. Heavy
objects may cause the holder to
open and the contents to fly out
resulting in injuries.
NOTICE
During hot weather, the interior of the
vehicle becomes very hot. Do not
leave anything flammable or deform-
able such as a lighter, glasses, etc.
inside.
Glove boxAuxiliary box
(overhead console)

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
In case of an emergency
If your vehicle will not start356
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If your engine stalls while driving 359
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If you cannot increase engine speed 359
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If your vehicle overheats 360
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If you have a flat tire 361
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If your vehicle becomes stuck 373
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 373
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If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 378
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If you lose your keys 379
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Before making these checks, make sure
you have followed the correct starting pro-
cedure given in “How to start the engine”
on page 342 in Section 3 and that you
have sufficient fuel. If your vehicle is
equipped with the engine immobilizer sys-
tem, also check whether the other keys
will start the engine. If they work, your
key may be broken. Have the key
checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of
your keys work, there may be a malfunc-
tion in the immobilizer system. Call your
Toyota dealer. (See “Keys (with engine
immobilizer system)” on page 12 in Sec-
tion 1−2.)
If the engine is not turning over or is
turning over too slowly— 1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery
is discharged. You may try jump start-
ing. See “(c) Jump starting” on page
357 for further instructions.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop. If the engine turns over at its normal
speed but will not start—
1. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and try starting the
engine again.
2. If the engine will not start, the engine may be flooded because of repeated
cranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded
engine” on page 356 for further instruc-
tions.
3. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota
dealer or qualified repair shop. If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking.
If this happens, turn the engine switch to
the “START” position with the accelerator
pedal fully depressed. Keep the key and
accelerator pedal in these positions for 15
seconds and release them. Then try start-
ing the engine with your foot off the accel-
erator pedal.
If the engine does not start after 15 se-
conds of cranking, release the key, wait
a few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer
or qualified repair shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
If your vehicle will not start—
(a) Simple checks
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3. Insert your finger into the hole topush down the shift lock override
button. You can shift out of “P”
position only while pushing the but-
ton.
4. Shift into “N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. You can purchase a new key at your
Toyota dealer if you can give them the
key number. If your vehicle is equipped
with the engine immobilizer system, the
dealer will also need your master key.
Vehicles with engine immobilizer system—
Even if you lose only one key, contact
your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If
you lose all your master keys, you cannot
make new keys; the whole engine immobi-
lizer system must be replaced.
See the suggestion given in “Keys (with
engine immobilizer system)” on page 12 in
Section 1
−2.
You can use the wireless remote control
system with the new key. Contact your
Toyota dealer for detailed information.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you,
using their special tools. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest
breaking the smallest side window be-
cause it is the least expensive to replace.
Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from
the glass.
If you lose your keys