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903-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆Keys
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
■Driver’s doorLocks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other doors.
■
Front passenger’s door Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
■Operation signals (vehicles with a wireless remote control)
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Security feature (vehicles with a wireless remote control)
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
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923-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
■Conditions affecting the operatio n of the wireless remote control
P. 8 7
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 333)
Rear door child-protector lock (5-door models only)
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943-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Back door
◆Door lock switch
P. 9 1
◆Wireless remote control (if equipped)
P. 8 9
◆Keys
From the back door (vehicles with a back door key cylinder):
Unlocks all the doors
Locks all the doors
From the driver’s door: P. 9 0
Lower the back door using the
back door handle, and make sure
to push the back door down from
the outside to close it.
The back door can be locked/unl ocked and opened by the fol-
lowing procedures.
Unlocking and locking the back door
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When closing the back door
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Operation of each component
■Operation signals (vehicles with a wireless remote control)
P. 9 0
■ Security feature (vehicles with a wireless remote control)
P. 9 0
■ Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment lights turn on when the back door is opened.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Before driving
● Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.
● Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the
luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 194
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 197
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 200
General maintenance........ 202
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
program .......................... 205
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 206
Hood ................................. 209
Positioning a floor jack ...... 211
Engine compartment ......... 213
Tires .................................. 223
Tire inflation pressure ....... 231
Wheels .............................. 235
Air conditioning filter.......... 238
Wireless remote control battery ............................. 240
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 243
Light bulbs......................... 248
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1996-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
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2406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wireless remote control batter y
●Flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016
Ty p e A
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a tape.
Remove the module.
Open the battery cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.,
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
: If equipped
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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2426-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Use a CR2016 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The wireless remote control will not function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
■ When replacing the module (type B only)
Replace the module from right above.
Replacing it from diagonally above may
prevent the key buttons from operating
properly.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.