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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
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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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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
nOperation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
nPanic mode
nKey battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(→P. 257)
n Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle
from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
When is pushed for longer than about
1 second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
lA locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the key (vehicles without wireless remote control)
or wireless remote control d oor lock function (vehicles with
wireless remote control). (The doors will lock again automati-
cally.)
l The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
l The battery is reconnected.
n Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors using
the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wire-
less remote control door lock
function (vehicles with wire-
less remote control). The sys-
tem will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
nDeactivating or stopping the alarm
lUnlock the doors or trunk using the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wireless remote control door lock func-
tion (vehicles with wireless remote control).
l Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
lNobody is in the vehicle.
l The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
lA person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
l The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
n When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm
may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 158
ABSABS ...................................... 135
Warning light ........................ 294
Air conditioning filter .............. 254
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 254
Air conditioning system ........ 158
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 68
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 72
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 68
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 72
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 77
General airbag precautions .... 72
Indicators ................................ 77
Locations of airbags ............... 65
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 76
Proper driving posture ...... 63, 72
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 68
Side airbag precautions.......... 72
SRS airbags ........................... 65
Warning light ........................ 294
Alarm .......................................... 60
Antenna .................................... 172
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 135
Warning light ........................ 294
Armrest .................................... 206
Ashtrays ................................... 203
Audio input .............................. 190
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 172
Audio input ........................... 190
AUX adapter ......................... 190
CD player ............................. 175
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 181 Optimal use ...........................188
Portable music player............190
Radio .....................................169
Type ......................................166
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........110
Fluid ......................................334
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................316
Indicators...............................110
Shift lock system .... ...............316
AUX adapter .............................190
Auxiliary box ............................198
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............270
Wattage .................................337
Battery
Checking ...............................237
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................318
Preparing and checking before winter .......................141
Voltage ..................................334
Warning light .........................294
Bottle holders ...........................198
Brakes Fluid ......................................235
Parking brake ........................114
Specifications ........................335
Warning light .........................293
Break-in tips ...............................98
Care Exterior ..................................210
Interior ...................................212
Seat belts ..............................213
Cargo capacity .........................137
CD player ..................................175
Chains .......................................141A
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Alphabetical index
Power door lock switch........... 26
Power window switch ............. 52
Turn signal lights .................. 113
Window lock switch ................ 53
Wiper and washer ................ 129
Tachometer .............................. 117
Tail lights Indicator................................ 126
Replacing light bulbs ............ 270
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 337
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 60
Engine immobilizer system..... 58
Theft prevention labels ........... 62
Theft prevention labels ............. 62
Tire inflation pressure ............ 248
Tire information Glossary ............................... 348
Size ...................................... 345
Tire identification number ..... 344
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 346
Tires
Chains .................................. 141
Checking .............................. 242
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
Identification number ............ 341
Inflation pressure .......... 248, 336
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 243
Information ........................... 341
Replacing ..................... 242, 303
Rotating tires ........................ 242
Size ...................................... 336
Snow tires............................. 141
Spare tire .............................. 303
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 242, 296
Warning light ........................ 296
Tools......................................... 303
Total load capacity .................. 140 Towing
Dinghy towing................153, 154
Emergency towing.................283
Trailer towing.................144, 145
Trip meter .................................120
Trunk ...........................................31
Trunk light Wattage .................................337
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Vanity mirrors...........................201
Vehicle identification number ...................................329
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................293
Seat belt reminder .................296
Warning lights ABS .......................................294
Airbag system .......................294
Anti-lock brake system ..........294
Brake system ........................293
Charging system .... ...............294
Driver’s seat belt ...................296
Electric power steering system ................................294
Electronic engine control system ................................294
Engine oil replacement..........296
EPS system...........................294
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........294
Front passenger’s seat belt ...296
High engine coolant temperature ........................294
Low brake fluid ......................293
Low engine oil pressure ........294
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 303If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 314If the engine will not start
P. 5 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 318If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 316If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 321If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 317If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 318If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 6Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 6 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 324If the vehicle becomes stuck

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Doors.................................... 26
Trunk .................................... 31
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 34
Front seats ........................... 34
Rear seats (split rear seats only) .......... 35
Head restraints ..................... 38
Seat belts ............................. 40
Steering wheel ..................... 47
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 48
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 49
1-4. Opening and closing the windows...................... 52
Power windows .................... 52
1-5. Refueling ............................. 54 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 54
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 58 Engine immobilizer system ................................ 58
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 60 Theft prevention labels
(except Canada) ................. 62
1-7. Safety information .............. 63 Correct driving posture ......... 63
SRS airbags ......................... 65
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 77
Child restraint systems ......... 82
Installing child restraints ....... 86
2-1. Driving procedures............. 96 Driving the vehicle ................ 96
Engine (ignition) switch....... 106
Automatic
Transmission...... 110
Manual Transmission ......... 112
Turn signal lever ................. 113
Parking brake ..................... 114
Horn .................................... 116
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 117 Gauges and meters ............ 117
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 122
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 126
Headlight switch ................. 126
Fog light switch ................... 128
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 129
1Before driving
2When driving