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OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2, 20\
09 Owner’s Manual
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Tachometer
Speedometer
Clock
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Instrument cluster
With optitron type meter
Without optitron type meter
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
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104 2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
nWhen driving the vehicle
Vehicles with a manual transmission
l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
l Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
l Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
l Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
n When parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always put the shift lever in P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
n Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
lDo not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
l When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
n If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise while driving (brake pad wear
limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.
