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Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
Avoid racing the engine.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles). FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix
−ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5 −M93
in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
OCTANE RATING
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-
tane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating or research octane number lower
than 87 may result in engine knocking.
Persistent knocking can lead to engine
damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern.
Breakin period Fuel

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Vehicle load limits include total load
capacity, seating capacity, towing ca-
pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the
load limits shown below. Total load ca-
pacity and seating capacity are also
described on the tire and loading in-
formation label. For location of the tire
and loading information label, see
“Checking tire inflat ion pr es s ur e” on
page 349.
Total load capacity:
Coupe410 kg (900 lb.)
Convertible 342 kg (754 lb.)
Total load capacity means combined
weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage. Seating capacity:
CoupeTotal 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Convertible Total 4 (Front 2, Rear 2)
Seating capacity means the maximum
number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is supposed to
be 68 kg (150 lb.) per person. De-
pending on the weight of each person,
the seating capacity given may ex-
ceed the total load capacity.
NOTICE
Even if the number of occu-
pants are within the seating ca-
pacity, do not exceed the total
load capacity.
Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Your ve-
hicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or de-
crease depending on the size (weight)
and the number of occupants. For de-
tails, see “—Capacity and distribu-
tion” that follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than
each load limit. That may cause
not only damage to the tires, but
also deterioration to the steering
ability and braking ability, which
may cause an accident.
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(4) The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exam-
ple, if the “ XXX” amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your ve-
hicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs. (1400–750
(5x150)=650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Toyota does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Your ve-
hicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo
capacity
Total load
capacity
Example on Your Vehicle
Coupe—In case that 2 people with the
combined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.)
are riding in your vehicle with the total
load capacity of 410 kg (900 lb.), the
available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be as follows:
410 kg – 166 kg = 244 kg. ( 900 lb. – 366 lb. = 534 lb. ) Convertible—In case that 2 people
with the combined weight of 166 kg
(366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle with
the total load capacity of 342 kg (754
lb.), the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity will be as
follows:
342 kg – 166 kg = 176 kg.
( 754 lb. – 366 lb. = 388 lb. )
From this condition, if 2 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of 93
kg (205 lb.) get on , the av ailable car-
go and luggage load will be reduced
as follows:
Coupe 244 kg – 93 kg = 151 kg.
( 534 lb. – 205 lb. = 329 lb. )
Convertible 176 kg – 93 kg = 83 kg.
( 388 lb. – 205 lb. = 183 lb. )

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
Before starting the engine290
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How to start the engine 290
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Tips for driving in various conditions 291
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Driving in the rain 292
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Winter driving tips 293
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Dinghy towing 294
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Trailer towing 295
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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 296
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DINGHY TOWING TIPS
Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob-
serve the following in order to reduce
the damage to your vehicle.1. Put the shift lever in neutral.
2. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. Make sure the audio is turned
off and any item is not plugged into
the power outlet.
NOTICE
To avoid the locking of the steering
wheel, turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.
3. Release the parking brake.
After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for
more than 3 minutes before driving the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle from the
rear. This may cause serious damage
to your vehicle.
Toyota does not recommend towing a
trailer with your Toyota. Toyota also
does not recommend the installation of
a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi-
cycle, etc. Your Toyota is not designed
for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.
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Tachometer131
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Telescopic steering column 108
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Theft deterrent system 30
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Theft prevention labels 270
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Three −way catalytic converter 261
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Tilt steering wheel 108
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Tire pressure warning light 133
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Tire pressure warning system 155
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Tires
Changing 305
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Checking and replacing 352
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Flat tire 305
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Glossary 278
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Inflation pressure 349,377
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Replacing wheels 357
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Rotating tires 354
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Size 275,377
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Snow tires and chains 355
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Spare 307
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Symbols 271,273
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 274 . . . . . .
Tools 307
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To w i n g
Dinghy towing 294
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Emergency towing 317
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 315 . . . . .
Trailer 295
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Traction control system 151
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Trailer towing 295
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Trip meter 131
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Trunk lid 28
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Turn signals 116,119
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Types of tires 287
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Uniform tire quality grading 276
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Vanity mirrors 113
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Vehicle identification number 268
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Vehicle stability control system 154 . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system
warning light 133
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels
Aluminum wheel 358 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 357 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switch 126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control 16,320 . . . . . . . . . . . .