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1232-4. Fuel and Emission
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Before Driving
Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
■Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the v ehicle
Engine  exhaust  gas  is  dangerous.  This  gas  contains  carbon  monox ide
(CO),  which  is  colorless,  odorless,  and  poisonous.  When  inhaled ,  it  can
cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas  inside the
vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact your Toyota de aler immedi-
ately.
■ Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area
Running the  engine inside an  enclosed  area,  such  as  a garage, i s danger-
ous. Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, cou ld easily
enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occu r.
■ Open  the  windows  or  adjust  the  heating  or  cooling  system  to  draw
fresh air when idling the engine:
Exhaust  gas  is  dangerous.  When  the  vehicle  is  stopped  with  the  windows
closed  and  the  engine  running  for  a  long  time  even  in  an  open  a rea,
exhaust  gas,  which  contains  poisonous  carbon  monoxide,  could  en ter  the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur.
■ Clear  snow  from  underneath  and  around  your  vehicle,  particularl y  the
tail pipe, before starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is da ngerous.
The  exhaust  pipe  could  be  blocked  by  the  snow,  allowing  exhaust   gas  to
enter  the  cabin.  Because  exhaust  gas  contains  poisonous  carbon  monox-
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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
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When Driving
Turning the Engine Off
Stop the vehicle completely.
Manual transaxle:
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
Automatic transaxle:
Shift the selector lever to th e P position and set the parking  brake.
Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignitio n posi-
tion is off.
● The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a f ew minutes
after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or
off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
● When  the  push  button  start  is  pressed  from  ON  to ACC  or  OFF,  th e  KEY
indicator  light  (green)  may  flash  for  approximately  30  seconds  indicating
that the remaining battery power of the key is low.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on P. 410.
● Automatic transaxle:
If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a po sition other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing  it two
or  more  times  while  the  engine  is  running  or  the  vehicle  is  bei ng
driven  will  turn  the  engine  off  immediately.  The  ignition  switc hes  to
ACC.
WARNING
■ Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason  other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicl e is mov-
ing  will  result  in  reduced  braking  ability  due  to  the  loss  of  power  braking,
which could cause an accident and serious injury.
NOTICE
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.
Emergency Engine Stop
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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
dealer.
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2634-1. Climate Control System
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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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2674-1. Climate Control System
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Interior Features
■Temperature control dial
This  dial  controls  temperature.  Turn  it  clockwise  for  hot  and  coun-
terclockwise for cold.
■Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
● AUTO position
The  amount  of  airflow  will  be  aut omatically  controlled  in  accor-
dance with the set temperature.
● Except AUTO position
The airflow amount can be adjusted to the desired level by turn -
ing the dial.
● 0 position
To turn off the system, s et the dial to 0 position.
■Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial  to select airflow mode (P. 258).
● AUTO position
The airflow mode automatically a djusts to the selected tempera-
ture.
● Except AUTO position
The desired airflow position can  be selected by turning the dial.
■A/C switch
The air conditioner (cooling/de humidifying functions) can be tu rned
on  or  off  by  pressing  the  switch  while  the  fan  control  dial  is  at  a
position other than 0.
The indicator light tur ns on while the air conditioner is opera ting.
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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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3915-3. Owner Maintenance
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Maintenance and Care
WARNING
■Do not perform maintenance work  if you lack sufficient knowledge and
experience  or  the  proper  tools  an d  equipment  to  do  the  work.  Have
maintenance work done by a qualified technician
Performing  maintenance  work  on  a  vehicle  is  dangerous  if  not  do ne  prop-
erly. You can be seriously injured while performing some mainte nance pro-
cedures.
■ If you must run the engine while  working under the hood, make c ertain
that  you  remove  all  jewelry  (especially  rings,  bracelets,  watch es,  and
necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothin g before
getting near the engine or cooling fan which may turn on unexpe ctedly
Working  under  the  hood  with  the  engine  running  is  dangerous.  It  becomes
even  more  dangerous  when  you  wear  jewelry,  loose  clothing  or  ha ve  long
hair or a long beard.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injur y.
■   Switch  the  ignition  to  off  and   make  sure  the  fan  is  not  runnin g
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 leave items in the  engine compartment
After  you  have  finished  checking  or  doing  servicing  in  the  engi ne  compart-
ment, do not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in th e engine com-
partment.
Tools  or  other  items  left  in  the  engine  compartment  could  cause   engine
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5-3. Owner Maintenance
Engine Compartment Over view
Engine oil dipstick
Engine oil-filler cap
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
BatteryFuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield  washer  fluid  reser-
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