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2-5. Steering WheelSteering Wheel.................. 127
2-6. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 129
2-7. Windows Power Windows ................ 132
2-8. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 135
Immobilizer System ........... 136
Theft Deterrent System ..... 138
2-9. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 141
Saving Fuel and Protection of the 
Environment .................... 142
Hazardous Driving............. 143
Floor Mat ........................... 144
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 145
Winter Driving.................... 146
Driving In Flooded  Area ................................ 149
Overloading ....................... 150
Driving on Uneven  Road ............................... 151
2-10. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 152
Recreational Towing ......... 153 3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch ................... 156
Starting the Engine ............ 158
Turning the Engine Off ...... 163
3-2. Combination Meter and  Display
Meters and Gauges ........... 164
Warning/Indicator  Lights ............................... 173
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation......................... 177
Automatic Transaxle  Controls ........................... 181
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 192
Fog Lights .......................... 198
Turn and Lane-Change Signals............................. 199
Windshield Wipers  and Washer ..................... 201
Rear Window Wiper and  Washer ............................ 206
Rear Window  Defogger.......................... 207
Hazard Warning  Flasher ............................ 208
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 209
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) .... 213
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3-1. Start/Stop EngineIgnition Switch ................... 156
Starting the Engine ........... 158
Turning the Engine Off ...... 163
3-2. Combination Meter and  Display
Meters and Gauges .......... 164
Warning/Indicator  Lights .............................. 173
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation ........................ 177
Automatic Transaxle  Controls........................... 181
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 192
Fog Lights ......................... 198
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................ 199
Windshield Wipers  and Washer..................... 201
Rear Window Wiper and  Washer............................ 206
Rear Window  Defogger ......................... 207
Hazard Warning  Flasher ............................ 208 3-5. Brake
Brake System.................... 209
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ... 213
3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC Antilock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 215
Traction Control System  (TCS) .............................. 216
Dynamic Stability Control  (DSC) .............................. 218
3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Economy Monitor ...... 221
3-8. Drive Selection Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle) ..... 224
3-9. Power Steering Power Steering ................. 226
3-10. Active Safety System Active Safety System ........ 227
Low Speed Pre-Collision System ............................ 228
Laser Sensor..................... 234
3-11. Cruise Control Cruise Control ................... 236
3-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring  System
Tire Pressure Monitoring  System ............................ 241
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3-4. Switches and Controls
Fog Lights
The fog lights can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
The  fog  lights  turn  on  when  the
fog  light switch is  turned to the 
position  and  turn  off  when  the
switch  is  turned  to  the  OFF  posi-
tion.
The  fog  lights  turn  on  when  the
headlights  are  turned  on. They  will
not turn on if the headlight switch is
in  the    position  or  OFF  posi-
tion.
● The fog lights will turn off when the headlights are set at hig h beams.
● With auto-light control: 
If  the  fog  light  switch  is  in  the  position  and  the  headlight  switch  is  in  the
AUTO  position,  the  fog  lights  will  turn  on  when  the  headlights,  the  exterior
lights and dashboard illumination turn on.
: If equipped
Use  this  switch  to  turn  on  the  fog  lights.  The  fog  lights  will
improve visibility at night  and during foggy conditions.
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When Driving
Rear Window Defogger
The ignition must be switched ON to use the defogger.
Press  the  switch  to  turn  on  the  rear  window  defogger.  The  rear  win-
dow  defogger  operates for  about 15 minutes  and  then  turns off a uto-
matically.
The indicator light illuminates when the defogger is operating.
To  turn  off  the  rear  window  defogger  before  the  15  minutes  has
elapsed, press the switch again.
This defogger is not designed for melting snow. If there is an  accumulation of
snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the ignition ON and pre ss the
rear window defogger switch ( P. 207).
The rear window defogger clears fog from the rear window.
Manual Climate ControlFully  Automatic  Climate  Con-
trol
NOTICE
Do  not  use  sharp  instruments  or  window  cleaners  with  abrasives  to  clean
the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defo gger grid
inside the window.
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When Driving
●The Low Speed Pre-Collision System will not operate if the driv er is deliber-
ately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and stee ring wheel).
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System will operate under the follo wing condi-
tions.
• The engine is running.
• The Low Speed Pre-Collision System warning light (amber) does  not illu-
minate.
• The vehicle speed is between about 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h).
• The Low Speed Pre-Collision System is not turned off.
• The DSC is not malfunctioning.
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a
near-infrared  laser  beam  and  receiving  the  beam  reflected  off  the  reflector
of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Co nsequently,
the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  System  may  not  operate  under  the  following
conditions:
• Reflection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicl e ahead.
• The vehicle ahead is significantly dirty.
• Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
• The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it’s raining.
• The windshield is dirty.
• The  steering  wheel  is  turned  completely  left  or  right,  or  the  vehicle  is
accelerated rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
• Trucks  with  low  loading  platforms  and  vehicles  with  an  extreme ly low or
high profile.
• Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
● Under  the  following  conditions,  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  Sys tem  may
not operate normally.
• Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the r ear seat.
• If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle  ahead.
• When  driving  on  continuously  curving  roads,  and  entering  and  e xiting
exits.
• Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails  and covers
the laser sensor.
• Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water v apor rising
from manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
• When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
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4-1. Climate Control System
Operating Tips
• Operate the climate control system with the engine running.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the  fan
control  dial  on  for  a  long  perio d  of  time  with  the  ignition  switched
ON when the engine is not running.
• Clear  all  obstructions  such  as  l eaves,  snow  and  ice  from  the  hood
and the air inlet in t he cowl grille to imp rove the system efficiency.
• Use the climate control system  to defog the windows and dehumi d-
ify the air.
• The recirculate mode should be used when driving through tunne ls
or  while  in  a  traffic  jam,  or  when  you  would  like  to  shut  off  o utside
air for quick cooling of the interior.
• Use the outside air position for  ventilation or windshield defrosting.
• If the vehicle has been parked  in direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows to let warm air  escape, then run the climate con-
trol system.
• Run  the  air  conditioner  about  10  minutes  at  least  once  a  month  to
keep internal parts lubricated.
• Have the air conditioner checke d before the weather gets hot. Lack
of refrigerant may make the ai r conditioner less efficient.
The  refrigerant  specifications
are  indicated  on  a  label
attached  to  the  inside  of  the
engine  compartment.  Check
the  label  before  refilling  the
refrigerant.  If  the  wrong  type  of
refrigerant  is  used,  it  could
result  in  a  serious  malfunction
of the air conditioner.
For  details,  consult  your Toyota
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4-1. Climate Control System
■Air intake selector
Outside  or  recirculated  air  positions  can  be  selected.  Press  th e
switch to select outside/ r ecirculated air positions.
● Recirculated air po sition (indicator light illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position when going through t un-
nels,  driving  in  congested  traffic  (high  engine  exhaust  areas)  or
when quick cooling is desired.
● Outside air position (indi cator light turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter t he cabin. Use this mode for venti-
lation or windshield defrosting.
■Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear windo w.  
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on P. 207.
■ Mode selector dial
●With the airflow mode set to the   position and the temperature  control
dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and air at
a  comparably  lower  temperature  will  flow  through  the  central,  left  and  right
vents.
● When the fan control dial is ON, and the mode selector dial is  in the 
or   position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on and the out-
side  air  position  is  automatically  selected  to  defrost  the  windshield.  In  the
  or    position,  the  outside  air  position  cannot  be  changed  to  th e
recirculated air position.
■ A/C switch
The  air  conditioner  may  not  function  when  the  outside  temperatu re
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
WARNING
■ Do not use the   position in cold or rainy weather:
Using  the    position  in  cold  or  rainy  weather  is  dangerous  as  it   will
cause  the  windows  to  fog  up.  Your  vision  will  be  hampered,  whic h  could
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Interior Features
Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position.
Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light
turned off).
Set the fan control dial to the AUTO position.
Press  the A/C  switch  to  operate  the  air  conditioner  (turn  indic ator
light on).
Set the temperature control  dial to the desired position.
To turn off the system, set the  fan control dial to the 0 position.
■Operation of Automatic Air conditioner
●If the recirculated air position is used for long periods in co ld weather or high
humidity, the windshield may fog up more easily.
● Setting the temperature to maximum hot or cold will not provide  the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
● When  selecting  heat,  the  system  will  restrict  airflow  until  it  has  warmed  to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the vents.
Set the mode selector dial to t he   position and turn the fan co n-
trol dial to the desired speed.
In this position,  the outside air position is automatically sel ected, and
when the fan control dial is ON , the air conditioner automatica lly turns
on. The air conditioner will directly dehumidify the air to the  front wind-
shield and side windows ( P. 258). Airflow amount will be increased.
Use  the  temperature  control  dial  to  increase  the  air  flow  temperature  and
defog the windshield more quickly.
Operation of Automatic Air Conditioner
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
WARNING
■Set  the  temperature  control  to  the hot or warm position when de fog-
ging (  position):
Using  the    position  with  the  temperature  control  set  to  the  col d  posi-
tion  is  dangerous  as  it  will  cause  the  outside  of  the  windshiel d  to  fog  up.
Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.
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