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If the convertible top does not rise or
lower during convertible top control
switch operation, have your vehicle
checked at your Toyota dealer.
If raising the convertible top manually is
unavoidable, see “RAISING THE
CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUALLY”. Then
you should have it checked as soon as
possible at your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not lower the convertible top
manually. It may cause damage to the
system.
RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
MANUALLY1. Lower the side windows, quarter windows and sun visors.
If the battery is discharged and the win-
dows cannot be lowered, open both doors. 2. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Open either
door or wait for 43 seconds before
raising the convertible top manually.
3. From the rear seat, place one handon top of the rear seat head re-
straint. With the other hand, grasp
the edge of the convertible top at
the center and slowly raise the top
halfway.4. Move to the front seat, and graspthe handle underneath the convert-
ible top. Pull the top forward. Hold-
ing the convertible top against the
windshield frame, push the latch
handles fully forward until they are
hooked.
Visually check that the latch handles are
fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on
the convertible top side rails to make sure
the top is securely hooked.
If the convertible top does not
rise or lower
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Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 262 in Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding
−down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in “P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
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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. ALT S 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
l
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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32. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, front fog lights,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
33. PANEL 10 A: Glove box light, multi −in-
formation display, instrument cluster
lights, instrument panel lights
34. ECU IG 10 A: SRS airbag system,
anti −lock brake system, vehicle stability
control system, traction control system,
brake assist system, compass, anti −
glare inside rear view mirror, electric
moon roof, power windows, multiplex
communication system
35. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger, outside rear
view mirror defoggers
36. WASH 15 A: Windshield washer
37. S/HTR 20 A: Seat heaters
38. GAUGE1 10 A: Gauges and meters,
multi −information display, shift lock con-
trol system, turn signal lights, back −up
lights, cruise control system, charging
system, theft deterrent system, auto-
matic transmission
39. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers
40. RAD1 20 A: Audio system 41. ECU B 10 A:
Multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, secu-
rity system, auto −door locking system,
automatic light control system, head-
light delay off system, tail light auto
cut system, illuminated entry system,
daytime running light system, wireless
remote control system), air conditioning
system, front passenger occupant clas-
sification system, gauges and meters,
vehicle stability control system
42. DOME 7.5 A: Engine switch light, inte-
rior light, personal lights, trunk light,
vanity lights, wireless remote control
system, multi −information display
43. ECU ACC 7.5 A: Power rear view mir-
rors, multi −information display, gauges
and meters, automatic transmission,
multiplex communication system
44. CIG 15 A: Power outlet
45. P/POINT 15 A: Power outlet
46. RAD2 10 A: Audio system
47. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers, multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system Fuses (type C)
48. MAIN 40 A: Headlights, daytime run-
ning light system, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system, “HEAD LH LWR”,
“HEAD RH LWR”, “HEAD LH UPR”,
“HEAD RH UPR” and “DRL” fuses
49. ABS No.1 50 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, brake assist
system
50. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
51. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
52. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
53. TSK 30 A (convertible): Convertible
top control system, quarter windows
54. PWR 30 A: Side power windows
55. P/SEAT 30 A: Power
seats
Fuses (type D)
56. ALT 120 A: “HEAD LH LWR”, “HEAD
RH LWR”, “DRL”, “A/C”, “AM2”, “HEAD
LH UPR”, “HEAD RH UPR”, “ALT −S”,
“IGN”, “IG2”, “DOOR1”, “EFI”, “HORN”,
“D.C.C”, “A/F”, “ABS No.2”, “ETCS”,
“HAZ”, “DEF”, “MAIN”, “ABS No.1”,
“CDS”, “RDI” and “HTR (50 A)” fuses
57. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger, out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
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JackLocation 307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Audio
AUX 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 133
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Keys 12,320
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L
Light bulbs
Back −up light 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker light 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal light 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 365,367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight 369 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal light 368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, Replacing 364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior
Ignition switch light 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quarter trim courtesy light 124 . . . . . . . . . . .
Load capacity 284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lock
Internal trunk release handle 29 . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure
warning light 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 133 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low tire pressure warning light 155 . . . . . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage security system 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Do −it−yourself maintenance 338 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 330 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 334 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 133 . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 133 . . . . . . . . . .
Manual air conditioning system 220 . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission
Driving with a manual transmission 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 110
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Auto anti −glare inside rear view 111 . . . . . .
Mirrors
Outside rear view 109
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Power rear view 110
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Vanity 113
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Moon roof 34
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Multi −information displays 238
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N
New vehicle break −in 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Odometer 131
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Oil
Consumption 263
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Power steering 348
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Viscosity and grade 344
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Oil consumption 263
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Open door warning light 133
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Operation in foreign countries 260
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Outside temperature display 241
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Overheating, Engine 304
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Overheating, Engine coolant 130
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Overview
Engine compartment 336
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