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“TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on for
a few seconds when the engine switch is
turned to “ON”. It will come on again
when you push the “TRAC OFF” switch to
turn off the system.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The indicator light does not come on
when the engine switch is turned “ON”.
The indicator light remains on after the
ignition is turned on.
The indicator light comes on with the
normal driving mode while driving.
“VSC” warning light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the traction control system
or the vehicle stability control system.
The light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to “ON” and will go off
after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the
system does not work. However, as con-
ventional braking operates when applied,
there is no problem to continue your driv-
ing.In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The warning light does not come on
after the engine switch is turned to
“ON”.
The warning light remains on after the
engine switch is turned to “ON”.
The warning light comes on while driv-
ing.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light will come
on when the “VSC” warning light comes
on even if the “TRAC OFF” switch is not
pushed.

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The vehicle stability control system
helps provide integrated control of the
systems such as antilock brake sys-
tem, traction control, engine control,
etc. This system automatically controls
the brakes and engine to help prevent
the vehicle from skidding when corner-
ing on a slippery road surface or oper-
ating steering wheel abruptly.
The vehicle stability control system is acti-
vated when your vehicle speed reaches or
exceeds 15 km/h (9 mph), and will deacti-
vate when the vehicle speed reduces to
below 15 km/h (9 mph).
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the sys-
tem is in the self−check mode, but does
not indicate a malfunction.CAUTION
Do not rely excessively on the ve-
hicle stability control system. Even
if the vehicle stability control sys-
tem is operating, you must always
drive carefully and attentively to
avoid serious injury. Reckless driv-
ing will result in an unexpected ac-
cident. If the slip indicator light
flashes, an alarm sounds, and spe-
cial care should be taken while
driving.
Only use tires of specified size. The
size, manufacture, brand and tread
pattern for all 4 tires should be the
same. If you use the tires other
than specified, or different type or
size, the vehicle stability control
system may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels,
contact your Toyota dealer. (See
“Checking and replacing tires” on
page 352 in Section 72.)
In situations where the road surface
is covered with ice or snow, your
vehicle should be fitted with snow
tires or tire chains.
If the vehicle is going to skid during driv-
ing, the slip indicator light blinks and an
alarm sounds intermittently. Special care
should be taken while driving.
The slip indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the engine switch is turned
to “ON”. If the indicator light does not
come on when the ignition is turned on,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Vehicle stability control
system

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The center display indicates the time
when the engine switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.The right side display indicates the out-
side air temperatures when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position.
The displayed temperature ranges from
−30 C ( −22 F) up to 50 C (122 F).
If an abnormality exists in the connection
of the outside air temperature sensor, “ −−”
will appear on the display. If “ −−” appears
on the display, contact your Toyota dealer.
There may be a case that “−−” appears
momentarily when the ignition is quickly
turned to “ON”. It is normal if it goes out
soon.The direction is indicated on the inside
rear view mirror.
If the engine switch was turned off with
the system on, the system will automati-
cally turn back on when the engine switch
is turned on.
Push the “AUTO” switch for longer than 3
seconds to turn the compass system on
and off.
—Clock —Outside temperatureCompass

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The threeway catalytic converter is an
emission control device installed in the
exhaust system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Keep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
Do not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that may burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.
NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases
flowing into the threeway catalytic
converter may cause it to overheat
and create a fire hazard. To prevent
this and other damage, observe the
following precautions:
Use only unleaded gasoline.
 Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creat-
ing an excessive load on the three
way catalytic converter.
 Do not allow the engine to run at
idle speed for more than 20 min-
utes.
 Avoid racing the engine.
 Do not pushstart or pullstart your
vehicle.
 Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.
Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic ignition
system/distributor ignition system
or fuel system could cause an ex-
tremely high threeway catalytic
converter temperature.
 If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
vehicle in for a checkup as soon
as possible. Remember, your Toyota
dealer knows your vehicle and its
threeway catalytic converter sys-
tem best.
 To ensure that the threeway cata-
lytic converter and the entire emis-
sion control system operate proper-
ly, your vehicle must receive the
periodic inspections required by the
Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For
scheduled maintenance information,
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment”.
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If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
tronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
neous pedal operation.
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
For the coolant type, see “Coolant type
selection” on page 347 in Section 7 −2.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Be sure that the ignition is off if
you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water (for
the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water (for Canada).
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.

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Instrument panel
Fuses (type A)1. HEAD LH LWR 15 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
2. HEAD RH LWR 15 A: Right−hand
headlight (low beam)
3. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light system
4. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
5. EFI2 5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
6. ST 5 A: Starting system
7. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
8. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse 9. SPARE 5 A:
Spare fuse
10. AM2 30 A: Starting system, “IGN” and
“IG2” fuses
11. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (high beam)
12. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (high beam)
13. ALTS 5 A: Charging system
14. IGN 15 A: Ignition system, multi −infor-
mation display
15. IG2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, cruise
control system, gauges and meters,
front passenger occupant classification
system
16. DOOR1 25 A: Multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, auto −
door locking system, wireless remote
control system)
17. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, emission control system
18. HORN 10 A: Horns
19. D.C.C 30 A: “ECU−B”, “RAD1” and
“DOME” fuses 20. A/F 25 A:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21. ABS No.2 25 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, brake assist
system
22. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
23. HAZ 15 A: Emergency flashers
Fuses (type B)
24. P/W No.2 7.5 A (convertible): Side power windows
25. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
26. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
27. AMP 25 A: Audio system
28. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, anti −lock brake system, shift
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ock control system, vehicle stability
control system, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
29. AM1 7.5 A: Starting system
30. P/W 25 A: Power windows
31. S/ROOF 25 A: Electric moon roof

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Engine coolant temperature gauge 130. . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil replacement reminder
light 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine switch 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil consumption 263 . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 116,119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling w heel ornament 313 . . . . . . . . .
Removing wheel ornament 309 . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level
Brake 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch, Front 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fold −down rear seat 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foreign countries, Operation in 260
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Front fog light switch 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger occupant
classification system 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat belt
reminder buzzer 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat belt
reminder light 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seat
Rear seat entry 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 45,46,47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
Filler door opener 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 260 . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in foreign countries 260 . . . . . . .
Tank cap 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel information 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system 260 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse
Fuse box 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 338 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Garage door opener 247
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Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 130
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Fuel 130
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Glove box 252
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Good driving practice 146,150
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Grocery bag hooks 255
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Hands −free phone system 189 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard switch 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight beam level control dial 121 . . . . . . .
Headlight switch 116,119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High speed operation
During break −in 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release, Engine 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I/M test 334
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Identification
Engine 269
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Tire 274
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Vehicle 268
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Ignition switch 144
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Ignition switch light 124
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Indicator symbols 8
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Instrument panel
Brightness control 123
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Fuel gauge 130
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Indicator symbols 8
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Odometer 131
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Tachometer 131
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Trip meter 131
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Instrument panel light control 123
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Instrument panel overview 2,7
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Internal trunk release handle 29
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