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Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
nDriving in the rain
lDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
n Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
lFor the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
l For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
l For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
n Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 340)
n Normal characteristics afte r turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a
fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
n
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 126)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 139)Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.
(except
Canada)
Headlight indicator
( →P. 139)AIR BAG ON indicator
( →P. 89)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 139)AIR BAG OFF indicator
( →P. 89)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 141)
(Automatic transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( →P. 123)
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
n Front fog light switch
OFF
Front fog lights ON
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
Rear window defogger (if equipped)
nThe rear window defogger can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
NOTICE
n To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
ON/OFF
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger.
The indicator light will come
on.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
n
Under the instrument panel (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 TAIL 10 A Side marker lights, parking lights
tail lights, license plate lights, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
2 PANEL 1 7.5 A Illuminations, instrument panel light
control, meter and gauge
3 A/C 7.5 A Rear window defogger, air condi-
tioning system
4 D DOOR 20 A No circuit
5 RL DOOR 20 A Rear passenger’s power window
(left side)
6 RR DOOR 20 A Rear passenger’s power window
(right side)
7 CIG 15 A Power outlet
8 ACC 7.5 A Door lock system, outside rear
view mirrors, audio system
9 ID/UP/MIR HTR 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
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10 IGN7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, front pas-
senger occupant classification
system
11 MET 7.5 A Meter and gauge
12 WIP 25 A Windshield wiper
13 RR WIP 15 A Rear wiper
14 WSH 15 A Windshield washer
15 ECU-IG 10 ADaytime running light system, anti-
lock brake system, electric power
steering system, power windows,
door lock system, theft deterrent
system, electric cooling fan
16 GAUGE 10 ACharging system, turn signal lights,
emergency flashers, buck-up
lights, instrument panel light con-
trol, shift lock system, rear window
defogger, air conditioning system,
automatic transmission system
17 OBD2 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
18 STOP 10 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, shift lock system,
anti-lock brake system
19 D/L 25 A Door lock system
20 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
21 AM1 25 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
n Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( →P. 346)
n Front bulb locations
Headlights
Front fog lights
(if equipped)
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights
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Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts
of the mounting hole.
nFront fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the bolts and clips.
Partly remove the fender liner.