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1944-1. Before driving
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This  type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or wh enever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota  dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle  in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm  the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 655)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always  keep  your  foot  on  the  brake  pedal  while  stopped  with  the  engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. 
• Accidentally  depressing  the  accelerator  pedal  instead  of  the  b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an ac cident.
• When  backing  up,  you  may  twist  your  body  around,  leading  to  a  diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals  properly.
• Make  sure  to  keep  a  correct  driving  posture  even  when  moving  t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and  accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress  the  brake  pedal  using  your  right  foot.  Depressing  the  brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency,  result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The  exhaust  system  and  exhaust  gases  can  be  extremely  hot. Thes e  hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During  normal  driving,  do  not  turn  off  the  engine.  Turning  the  engine  off
while  driving  will  not  cause  loss  of  steering  or  braking  contro l,  but  the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it m ore difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle a s soon as it
is safe to do so. 
However, in  the  event of  an emergency, such  as if  it becomes  im possible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 575 
     
        
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4-4. Refueling
●Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “LOCK”  position  and  ensure  that  a ll
the doors and windows are closed.
● Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn  the  engine  switch  off  and  ens ure  that  all  the  doors  and  win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 666
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To  help  prevent  incorrect  fueling,  your  vehicle  has  a  fuel  tank   opening  that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps  to open the fuel tank cap: 
Before refueling the vehicle 
     
        
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5087-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat  portions:  Organic  substances  such  as  benzene  or  gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene,  and alco-
hol
● Do  not  use  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  perio ds  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 wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not to uch the lens. 
( P. 281)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window and the rear quarter win dows
● Do  not  use  glass  cleaner  to  clean  the  rear  window  and  the  rear  quarter
windows,  as  this  may  cause  damage  to  the  rear  window  defogger  heater
wires  or  antenna.  Use  a  cloth  dampened  with  lukewarm  water  to  g ently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running paral lel to the
heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna . 
     
        
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6559-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Engine
Model1AR-FE2GR-FKS
Ty p e 4-cylinder in line, 
4-cycle, gasoline6-cylinder V type, 
4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke
3.54 
 4.13 in. 
(90.0   105.0 mm) 3.70 
 3.27 in. 
(94.0   83.0 mm)
Displacement 163.1 cu. in. 
(2672 cm3)210.9 cu. in.
 
(3456 cm3)
Valve clearance
Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.) 
     
        
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6689-1. Specifications
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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do  not  use  improper  fuels.  If  improper  fuels  are  used,  the  engi ne  will  be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded  gasoline  can  cause  damage  to  your  vehicle’s  three-way  ca talytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other  gasohol  may  cause  fuel  system  damage  or  vehicle  performan ce
problems.
● Using  unleaded  gasoline  with  an  octane  number  or  rating  lower  than  the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine k nocking, etc.) is
encountered  after  using  a  different  type  of  fuel,  discontinue  the  use  of  that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint. 
     
        
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 518 P. 258
Hood lock release 
leverFuel filler 
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 518 P. 258 P. 662
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 655
Cold tire inflation 
pressure P.   6 6 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — 
reference) P. 656
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 656