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The oil pressure gauge indicates engine
oil pressure when the engine switch is
on. Check it while driving to make sure
that the needle is in the proper range.
If the oil pressure should stay below the
normal range, pull off the road to a safe
place and stop the engine immediately.
Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.
Oil pressure may not build up when the
oil level is too low. The oil pressure
gauge is not designed to indicate oil level,
and the oil level must be checked using
the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the oil
pressure below the normal range until
the cause is fixed—it may ruin the
engine.
XS16015c
High range
Ty p e A
XS16016c
High range
Ty p e B
Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture gauge indicates automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature when the en-
gine switch is on. Check it while
driving to make sure that the needle is
in the proper range.
The gauge displays the current tempera-
ture of the automatic transmission fluid.
The gauge informs the driver of changes
in the automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature especially if it becomes too high
while towing a heavy trailer or hauling a
heavy load.
If the needle reads high range while you
are driving, slow down and pull off the
road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and
put the selector lever in “P”. With the
engine idling, wait until the needle reads
below the high range. If the needle reads
below the high range, you may start the
vehicle again. If the needle reads the high
range, call a Toyota dealer or qualified
repair shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Continued driving with reading in the
high range may damage the automatic
transmission.
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature gauge (with
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MessageStatusAction
(d)Fuel in tank becomes nearly empty.Fill up tank.
(e)Automatic transmission fluid temperature is
too high.Stop and check.
(f)Oil change is nearly due.Check engine oil.
(g)Oil change is due.Replace engine oil.
(h)Washer fluid level is low.Add washer fluid.

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(a)
This message is to warn the driver that
the parking brake is not completely re-
leased at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3
mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle and release the park-
ing brake fully.
When the message appears, the master
warning light flashes, the brake system
warning light remains on, and an intermit-
tent warning tone also sounds.
(b)
This message is to warn the driver that
the engine coolant temperature is too
high.
Stop the vehicle and allow the engine
to cool.
The message appears, the master warning
light flashes, and a warning tone also
sounds.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. See “If your vehicle
overheats” on page 502 in Section 4.
(c)
This message is to remind the driver
that one or more of the doors are
opened.
Close the door securely.
The message appears, the master warning
light flashes, the open door warning light
remains on, and a warning tone also
sounds when the vehicle speed rises
above 5 km/h (3 mph).
(d)
This message is to remind the driver
that the fuel is nearly empty. When the message appears, the low fuel
level warning light comes on, and a warn-
ing tone also sounds. If it appears, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.
The message disappears by pressing the
“SELECT RESET” button when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position. However,
the low fuel level warning light remains
on.
(e)
This message is to warn the driver that
the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
If the automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature is too high, the message appears,
the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture warning light comes on, and a warn-
ing tone also sounds.
If this message appears while you are
driving, slow down and pull off the road.
Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put
the selector lever in “P”. With the engine
idling, wait until the message goes off. If
the message goes off, you may start the
vehicle again. If the message does not go
off, call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.

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NOTICE
Continue driving with the warning
message on may result in damage of
the automatic transmission.
(f) (U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil. The message is
a prior notice.
Toyota recommends that the engine oil
be changed as soon as possible.
If the driving distance after the previous
oil change reaches 7200 km (4500 miles),
the message appears for about 15 sec-
onds, the master warning light comes on,
and a warning tone also sounds.
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after the engine oil change. See
following “Resetting the engine oil
maintenance data”. (g)
(U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil.
Change the engine oil as soon as pos-
sible.
If the driving distance after the previous
oil change reaches 8000 km (5000 miles),
the message appears, the master warning
light comes on, and a warning tone also
sounds. The message stays on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after the engine oil change. See
“Resetting the engine oil maintenance
data” below for the procedure to reset the
system.
Resetting the engine oil maintenance
data
The engine oil maintenance data must be
reset after replacement of the engine oil.
Reset the data by the following procedure: 1. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position with the trip meter A
reading shown. (For details, see
“Odometer and two trip meters” on
page 186 in this Section.) 2. Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position while holding down the trip
meter reset knob.
Hold down the knob for at least 5
seconds. The information display indicates
“MAINT REQD RESET MODE
COMPLETE”, the master warning light
comes on and the tone sounds.
If the system fails to reset, perform the
above procedure again.
(h)
This message appears when the washer
fluid level becomes very low.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
The message appears the master warning
light comes on and a warning tone also
sounds.
If the message appears, fill the washer
tank as soon as possible. For instruc-
tions, see “Adding washer fluid” on
page 567 in Section 73.

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(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position
and goes off after the engine starts.
This means that the warning light sys-
tem is operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
ing light system itself. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
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 the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
neous pedal operation.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state
emission inspection if the malfunction
indicator lamp remains on. Contact your
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s
emission control system and OBD
(On
−Board Diagnostics) system before
taking your vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs” in Section 6.
(g) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light acts as a reminder to replace
the engine oil.
This light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position and
will go off after about a few seconds.
When you drive for about 7200 km (4500
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then flashes for about 12 seconds
with the engine switch turned to the “ON”
position. If you continue driving without
replacing the engine oil, and if the
distance driven exceeds 8000 km (5000
miles), the light will come on after the
engine switch is turned to “ON” position.
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If the light comes on, stop your vehicle in
a safe place as soon as possible and
check that the tire inflation pressure of all
four tires is as specified on the tire and
loading information label. (See “Checking
tire inflation pressure” on page 553 in
Section 7−2.) The light should go off
several minutes after the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted.
If the warning light comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute, the tire pressure warning
system may be malfunctioning. Contact
your Toyota dealer.
For details, see “Tire pressure warning
system” on page 254 in Section 1 −7.
(n) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem- perature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P”. With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning
light on may damage the automatic
transmission.
(o) Master Warning Light
If the master warning light comes on, a
message appears on the multi −information
display. Depending on the conditions a
warning tone may sound. (See “—Warning
messages” on page 193 in this Section for
instructions.)
(p) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 567 in
Section 7 −3.)
The light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position and
will go off after a few seconds.
(q) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the engine switch in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. (r) Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer
The buzzer acts once when the parking
brake is not completely released at the
vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking
brake fully.
(s) Fourwheel Drive System Warning
Buzzer (fourwheel drive models)
This buzzer reminds you that the transfer
mode is not selected correctly.
If the buzzer sounds when you shift the
transfer from “2WD” to “4H”, “4H” to
“2WD”, “4L” to “4H”, “4H” to “4L”, or “4L”
to “2WD” mode, follow the instructions in
“Four −wheel drive system” on page 240 in
Section 1 −7.
(t) Open Moon Roof Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to close
the moon roof when you turn the engine
switch off and open the driver ’s door.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking
brake
Engine (ignition) switch 210
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Automatic transmission 211
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Four −wheel drive system 240
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Traction control system 243
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”AUTO LSD” system 246
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Vehicle stability control system 250
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Tire pressure warning system 254
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Parking brake 261
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Cruise control 262
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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 “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in “ON” position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
S: “S” mode driving
+: Upshift range
: Downshift range
Automatic transmission (floor shift type)
5speed models
XS17002a
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed. (The engine switch
must be in “ON” position.)
Shift normally.
To select “S” or “D”, lean the
selector lever leftward or rightward.
Selector lever