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2-9. Driving Tips
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a
small shovel, jumper  cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask your Toyota dealer  to check the following:
• Have the proper ratio of ant ifreeze in the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on P. 398.
• Inspect the battery and its cabl es. Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use an engine oil appropriate for the lowest ambient temperatures that the vehicle w ill be driven in (P. 395).
• Inspect the ignition  system for damage and  loose connections.
• Use washer fluid made with antifreeze but do not use engine cool-
ant antifreeze for washer fluid ( P. 402).
●Do not use the parking brake in freezing weather as it may freeze. Instead,
shift to 1 or R with a manual transaxle and to P with an automa tic transaxle.
Block the rear wheels.
● Remove snow before driving. Snow left on the windshield is dang erous as it
could obstruct vision.
● Do not apply excessive force to a window scraper when removing  ice or fro-
zen snow on the mirror glass and windshield.
● Never  use  warm  or  hot  water  for  removing  snow  or  ice  from  windo ws  and
mirrors as it could result in the glass cracking.
● Drive  slowly.  Braking  performance  can  be  adversely  affected  if  snow  or  ice
adheres  to  the  brake  components.  If  this  situation  occurs,  drive  the  vehicle
slowly,  releasing  the  accelerator  pedal  and  lightly  applying  the  brakes  sev-
eral times until the brake performance returns to normal. 
     
        
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3-2. Combination Meter and Display
When the ignition is switched ON,
the  outside  temperature  is  dis-
played.
■Changing  the  Temperature  Unit  of  the  Outside  Temperature
Display
The outside temperature unit can be switched between Celsius and
Fahrenheit.  Settings  can  be  changed  by  operating  the  center  dis -
play screen.
Refer to Customizabl e Features on P. 555.
●Under  the  following  conditions,  the  outside  temperature  display  may differ
from  the  actual  outside  temperature  depending  on  the  surroundings  and
vehicle conditions:
• Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
• Sudden changes in outside temperature.
• The vehicle is parked.
• The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
● When  the  temperature  unit  indicated  in  the  outside  temperature  display  is
changed, the temperature unit indicated in the engine coolant g auge display
changes in conjunction with it.
Outside Temperature Display 
     
        
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3-2. Combination Meter and Display
3
When Driving
Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
These lights turn on or flash to  notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.
Combination Meter
Analog  Speedometer  Type
(With Tachometer)Center of Dashboard
Warning Lights
*1Master  Warning  Light
( P. 489)*1Check Engine Light 
(P. 489)
*1, 2Brake System Warning 
Light ( P. 489)*1
(Red)
High Engine Coolant 
Temperature Warning 
Light (P. 489)
*1ABS Warning 
Light (P. 489)*1
(If equipped)
Automatic Transaxle 
Warning Light ( P. 489)
*1Charging System 
Warning Light (P. 489)*1Power Steering 
Malfunction Indicator 
Light (P. 489)
*1Engine Oil Warning 
Light (P. 489)*1Air Bag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner System 
Warning Light ( P. 489) 
     
        
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1753-2. Combination Meter and Display
3
When Driving
*1: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started . If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspect ed at your
Toyota dealer.
When the ignition is switched ON,
the wrench indicato r light is illumi-
nated  and  then  turns  off  after  a
few seconds.
The  wrench  indicator  light  is  illu-
minated  when  the  preset  mainte-
nance  period  arrives.  Verify  the
content  and  perform  mainte-
nance.
Refer  to  Maintenance  Monitor  on
P. 388.
(Blue)
Low Engine Coolant 
Temperature Indicator 
Light ( P. 176)
(If equipped)
Cruise  Main  Indication
(P. 237)
(If equipped)
Shift Position Indication 
(P. 182)(White/
Green)
(If equipped)
Cruise  Set  Indication/
Indicator Light ( P. 237)
Headlight High-Beam 
Indicator Light 
( P. 196, 196)
(If equipped)
Select Mode Indicator 
Light ( P. 225)
Turn Signal/Hazard 
Warning Indicator Lights 
( P. 199, 208) Lights-On Indicator Light 
(
P. 192)
*1Security Indicator Light 
(P. 137)*1Front  Passenger
Air  Bag  Deactiva-
tion Indicator 
Light ( P. 82)
Wrench Indicator Light 
     
        
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3-2. Combination Meter and Display
The  light  illuminates  continuously
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture  is  low  and  turns  off  after  the
engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant tempera-
ture  indicator  light  remains  illumi-
nated  after  the  engine  has  been
sufficiently  warmed  up,  the  tem-
perature sensor could have a mal-
function.  Consult  your  Toyota
dealer.
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2634-1. Climate Control System
4
Interior Features
Set the mode selector dial to the   position.
Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
Turn on the air conditioner  by pressing the A/C switch.
After  cooling  begins,  adjust  the  fan  control  dial  and  temperature
control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.
● When  maximum  cooling  is  desired,  set  the  temperature  control  di al  to  the
extreme  cold  position  and  set  the  air  intake  selector  to  the  re circulated  air
position, then turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.
● If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector  dial to the 
position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain ma ximum com-
fort.
● The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the tempera-
ture control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).
Cooling
NOTICE
If  the  air  conditioner  is  used  while  driving  up  long  hills  or  in  heavy  traffic,
monitor  the  engine  coolant  temperature  warning  light  to  see  if  it  is  illumi-
nated or flashing ( P. 164).
The  air  conditioner  may  cause  engine  overheating.  If  the  warnin g  light  is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air-conditioning off ( P. 484).
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5-3. Owner Maintenance
Engine Coolant
Inspect  the  antifreeze protection  and  coolant  level  in  the  cool ant  res-
ervoir  at  least  once  a  year—at  the  beginning  of  the  winter  seas on—
and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing .
Inspect  the  condition  and  connec tions  of  all  cooling  system  and
heater hoses.
Replace any that are sw ollen or deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator  and  between  the  F  and  L
marks  on  the  coolant  reservoir
when the engine is cool. Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to the coolant reserv oir to pro-
vide freezing and corrosion prote ction and to bring the level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant re servoir tank cap after adding co olant.
If the coolant reservoir is empty  or new coolant is required frequently,
consult your Toyota dealer.
Changing the coolant should be done by your Toyota dealer.
Inspecting Coolant Level
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3995-3. Owner Maintenance
5
Maintenance and Care
WARNING
■Do  not  use  a  match  or  live  flame  in  the  engine  compartment.  DO NOT
ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
A  hot  engine  is  dangerous.  If  the  engine  has  been  running,  part s  of  the
engine  compartment  can become very  hot. You could  be burned. Ca refully
inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
■   Pull  over  to  a  safe  location,  then  switch  the  ignition  to  off  and
make  sure  the  fan  is  not  running  before  attempting  to  work  near  the
cooling fan
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. T he fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped an d the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan an d seriously
injured.
■  Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot
When  the  engine  and  radiator  are  hot,  scalding  coolant  and  steam  may
shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.